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Tracy Morgan Homophobic Rant to Air on ’30 Rock,’ Should NBC, Tina Fey Rehash Controversy?
Last summer, comedian Tracy Morgan went on a lengthy rant which showcased some homophobic sentiments he harbored during a Nashville stand-up gig, causing a major backlash from fans and the media. While many have forgotten about the offensive anti-gay tirade or have simply moved onto criticizing other celebrities, NBC has plans to rehash the controversial rant and air as a part of its hit show, 30 Rock, written by Tina Fey.
Michelle Obama Joins Twitter Officially as @MichelleObama
@MichelleObama wrote her first tweet on Thursday morning at 8 a.m. ET. In a second tweet, she announced that the social media account will be managed by campaign staff, with any tweets from the First Lady herself signed '-mo.'
Google+ Map-Based Game Arriving in February (VIDEO)
Google is set to launch a Google Maps-based game.
Jenelle Evans: 'Teen Mom 2' Star Arrested for Alleged Harassment, Communicating Threats
Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans, 20, has been arrested ... again. This time the arrest, which took place on Tuesday in Brunswick County, N.C., was on suspicion of communicating threats and making harassing phone calls to her ex-roommate Hannah Inman.
Top Canadian skier critically hurt in Utah
World-class Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke was in critical condition and sedated at a Salt Lake City hospital on Wednesday, a day after she was badly injured during a training run, doctors said.
Social TV startup GetGlue bags $12 million
As more and more television viewers spend time tweeting about their shows or posting comments on Facebook, social entertainment startup GetGlue has raised more money to keep fans talking through their favorite shows.
Social TV start-up GetGlue bags $12 million
As more and more television viewers spend time tweeting about their shows or posting comments on Facebook, social entertainment start-up GetGlue has raised more money to keep fans talking through their favorite shows.
U.S. Denies Role in Iran Nuclear Scientist's Assassination
Both the United States and Israel have denied involvement in the assassination of a nuclear scientist in Iran on Wednesday. But is the claim enough for Iran?
Berlin theater stages first live play on Facebook
Pistol dueling in print and energetic postings of applause accompanied the Facebook premier of Theodor Fontane's Effi Briest, which organizers said was the first live staging of a play on the social networking site.
ASUS Transformer Prime Ice Cream Sandwich Update has Arrived
The highly anticipated Android Ice Cream Sandwich software update has arrived for the ASUS Transformer Prime, making it the first major company to launch the update for one of its products, according to Into Mobile.
Google Search Plus Your World May Force Google to Explain Themselves to FTC (VIDEO)
Privacy activists have cause to report Google to the Federal Trade Commission because they think it conflicts with people's privacy and may be unfair, the Los Angeles Times reported. A group called the Electronic Privacy Information Center is taking the matter up, the report said, and they may file a letter to the FTC Marc Rotenberg, the executive director said.
Google Search Changes Irks Twitter
Twitter lashed out at changes Google Inc unveiled for its search engine on Tuesday, describing the changes as bad for consumers and for Web publishers.
Muslim Cleric Says Facebook is Un-Islamic, Membership Sin
A Muslim cleric from Iran has claimed that the social networking site Facebook is un-Islamic and being a member of it is a sin, the ISNA news agency reported last week.
Dolce & Gabbana Photo Ban Leads to Mass Rally Outside Hong-Kong Flagship Store
Thousands gathered outside the Dolce & Gabbana flagship store in Hong Kong after the company's security guards reportedly banned a photographer from taking pictures of the store from the sidewalk earlier this week.
Amanda Cummings' Suicide Brings Tough Cyberbullying Law
The tragic death of Amanda Cummings has prompted New York lawmakers to act. State Senator Jeffrey Klein (D-Bronx) introduced a bill that will make cyberbullying a crime in New York.
Justin Timberlake Beard at CES Overshadows MySpace TV [PHOTOS]
Although Justin Timberlake went to the 2012 International CES to promote a joint venture between Panasonic and MySpace, it was his beard at CES that seems to be grabbing all of the attention as photos circulated the Internet.
Kim Kardashian Replaced by Dog for Skechers Super Bowl Commerical [VIDEO]
Kim Kardashian has been replaced by a French bulldog for Skechers' Super Bowl 2012 commercial.
Facebook's newest frontier: inside the car
At restaurants, at movies and at the office, checking Facebook has become a regular habit for many of the Internet social network's more than 800 million users.
Slate XX Factor v. Gov. Chris Christie: Was Comment Really an ‘Offensive Oral Sex Joke’? [VIDEO]
Slate's XX Factor blasted New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Monday for what write Torie Bosch dubbed an offensive oral sex joke.
‘Breaking Bad’ Cutie Aaron Paul Engaged!
Emmy award-winning actor Aaron Paul is engaged.
Controversial Anti-Obesity Ad Campaign in Ga. Calls Kids 'Fat' and 'Chubby' [VIDEOS]
A controversial anti-obesity ad campaign run by Strong4Life in Atlanta, Georgia has sparked outrage from parents and health officials across the state. The goal of the campaign, called Stop Sugarcoating It, Georgia, is to shock young adults and their parents into realizing that being overweight or obese is a health problem that needs to be addressed. The ads are straightforward and harsh, using charged words like fat, obese and chubby.
Facebook's Newest Frontier: Inside the Car
At restaurants, at movies and at the office, checking Facebook has become a regular habit for many of the Internet social network's more than 800 million users.
‘She Smells So Nice:’ The Doors Release First New Track in 40 Years
The Doors have released a new and unreleased track, She Smells So Nice, for the first time in 40 years.
Sydney Spies Sexy Photo Can Appear in Yearbook for $300 [VIDEO]
Sydney Spies, a Durango, Colo., High School senior, made headlines over the weekend after news spread that her school yanked her yearbook photo due to her super-sexy attire. Now, the yearbook staff is willing to publish her photo in the yearbook for $300.
Ron Paul 2012: 'Compassion' Ad Goes Viral, Paul's Reaction and the Story Behind
A video that describes GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul helping an interracial couple in Texas in 1972 went viral following its release on YouTube on Dec. 28. The video, titled The Compassion of Dr. Ron Paul, highlighted the Texas congressman and medical doctor's personal generosity and support of free market health care.
Facebook Enters Cars; Mercedes-Benz to Introduce Facebook in Its Cars
Mercedes-Benz USA is bringing Facebook to its cars, with a special version of the service that is built-in to a new in-vehicle telematics system that will be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week.
The Simpsons Aim for Viewer World Record
Now here's a competition that even noted layabout Homer Simpson could get behind.
Facebook's Zuckerberg and Washington Post's Graham Mentoring Each Other Despite 39-Year Age Gap
One day in year 2005, a young man called Mark Zuckerberg surprised the world with a new concept called social media service. He called it Facebook, which has grown to have a market value of $100 billion now.
Sydney Spies Responds to Yearbook Photo Controversy: ‘It’s Artistic’ [PHOTOS]
Sydney Spies, a Durango, Colo., High School senior, made headlines over the weekend after news spread that her school yanked her yearbook photo due to her super-sexy attire.
Angry Birds, Facebook most downloaded apps in 2011
Angry Birds and Facebook were the most downloaded iPhone apps of 2011, according to Apple, but some less predictable apps also made their lists.


