John Oliver Takes On Miss America Pageant’s ‘Unbelievable’ Scholarship Claims
On "Last Week Tonight," host John Oliver takes on the "literally unbelievable" claim that pageant offers $45 million in scholarships to women a year.
Cuddlr App Connects Strangers For ‘Platonic’ Cuddle Sessions
A new app called Cuddlr debuted on iTunes, helps strangers meet up to cuddle.
Woman Sues NYC Matchmaker For $100,000 Worth Of Bad Dates
A New York City woman sues a high-end matchmaker for $100,000 for failing to deliver a potential husband in a timely manner.
Silicon Valley Startup Homejoy Using Homeless Contractors As Housecleaners
Silicon Valley startups often use independent contractors, but in Homejoy's case, they're sometimes homeless.
Weekend Movie Preview: 'Tusk,' 'This Is Where I Leave You' Hit Theaters Sept. 19
Going to the movies this weekend? Kevin Smith, Tina Faye, Jason Bateman and Liam Neeson will be there too.
LinkedIn Dating App BeLinked: Tinder For Professionals?
If you're already surfing LinkedIn for prospective dates, the BeLinked app might be for you
'SNL' Veteran Darrell Hammond Will Replace Don Pardo As Announcer
Famed impressionist and "Saturday Night Live" veteran Darrell Hammond will start doing the famed intro Sept. 27.
Politico Appoints Susan Glasser As Editor; Will Have 'Full Authority' Over Newsroom
Politico has appointed its first female editor, who will have "full authority" over the site's editorial content.
The MacArthur Grant: What Happens When You Give A Genius Free Money
A look at how some former MacArthur "genius" grant recipients spent their six-figure awards
‘Act of Killing’ Director Joshua Oppenheimer Gets MacArthur Genius Grant, Vindicated For Oscars Loss
Documentary filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer was named a MacArthur Fellow after his film "The Act of Killing" lost at the 2014 Oscars.
Oscar Pistorius Trial Book Might Be In The Works, Says Manager
Oscar Pistorius, acquitted of the most serious charges in the death of Reeva Steenkamp, now considers writing about the trial.
'Poop And Pooches,' German Satirical Magazine That Hates Dogs, Is A Huge Hit
What started as a joke turned into a real satirical magazine for dog-haters in Germany.
Artist Formerly Known As Cat Stevens Returns For US Tour
The singer-songwriter formerly known as Cat Stevens returns to the American stage after 38 years away.
Netropolitan: Social Networking For Rich People
The new paid social networking site lets rich people talk about anything without scorn from the 99 percent.
Model Joy Corrigan To Sue Apple For Leaked Nude Photos
Model Joy Corrigan claims that she twice alerted Apple in July about stolen nude photos from iCloud, and was told to change her password.
Urban Outfitters' Blood-Splattered Kent State Sweatshirt: 'Outrage Marketing' Or Innocent Mistake?
Urban Outfitters sparks outrage with its "Vintage Kent State Sweatshirt" that featured blood spatters
‘Sex Tape,’ ‘Expendables 3’ Get Second Life At Overseas Box Office
Some movies that are trash at the domestic box office are treasures overseas.
'Apparently Kid' Is Seriously Cute In Petfresh Commerical
Viral video sensation "Apparently Kid" stars in his first television commercial for Petfresh using his former favorite word.
Kendall Jenner, Fashion Week Force Of Nature
Kendall Jenner is keeping a firm grasp on the spotlight. Can the reality star transition to a runway sensation?
Weekend Movie Preview: 'Skeleton Twins' And James Gandolfini's Final Film Arrive In Theaters
There's something for everyone at the box office this weekend.
‘Rat-Copter’: Grieving Dutch Boy Gives Dead Pet His Wings
A 13-year-old Dutch boy turned his taxidermied pet rat into a flying "rat-copter" with the help of two Dutch inventors.
John Oliver Slams For-Profit Colleges, Student Debt Cycle: ‘It Will Follow You Forever’
The comedian recently looked at the student debt problem and found that for-profit colleges were helping to create the burden.
Steven Salaita Reinstatement Appeal Denied: University Of Illinois Board Votes 8 to 1
The University of Illinois board voted almost unanimously to deny Steven Salaita's appeal to be reinstated.
Jill Abramson Talks ‘Backlash,’ Women’s Progress And Yes, New York Times Firing
Jill Abramson has been making the media rounds since her firing, and is emerging as a go-to commentator on feminist issues.
'Catfish' Host Nev Schulman Punched A Woman In The Face At Sarah Lawrence
A woman who attended Sarah Lawrence with the "Catfish" host says he punched her in the face unprovoked, contradicting his book's account.
Lena Dunham Will Give Archie Comics A Feminist Update
Lena Dunham has been given a chance to put a feminist spin on the Archie Comics series.
Men’s Rights Movement Defends Ray Rice, Claims Janay Palmer Is To Blame For Domestic Assault
A thread analyzes the Ray Rice knockout video and mostly finds Rice the victim. What is the Men's Rights Movement?
The Fappening Nude Photo Leak Made Reddit A Fortune, But Does It Conflict With Image Advertisers And Investors Want?
The hacked images of nude celebrities made Reddit enough money to pay for about 27 days of site server time. But what do investors say?
Professor Steven Salaita Asks For Job Reinstatement After Anti-Israel Tweets
In his first public statement since his job offer was rescinded, Professor Steven Salaita asked to be reinstated.
French Women Say Au Revoir To Topless Sunbathing: Sign Of A More Squeamish Culture?
French women say "au revoir" to topless sunbathing, "bonjour" to a more modest era.
