Christopher Zara

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Christopher Zara is the deputy editor of media and culture. He joined IBT in June 2012. He was previously managing editor of Show Business, a magazine for New York City's performing arts industry. His writing has also appeared in the Independent, Salon, Newsweek, Mental Floss, Emmy magazine and elsewhere. Zara’s book "Tortured Artists" was released in 2012 by F+W Media and internationally by Burda Publishing in 2015. Email him at c.zara@ibtimes.com.

The Best State of the Union Drinking Games 2014

IBTimes culled together the best drinking games for State of the Union address. Income inequality may be getting worse, but as Chuck Klosterman said, “Booze is the greatest of all equalizers.”

Cathy McMorris Rodgers Voting Record: Pro-Life Obamacare Critic Gives State Of The Union 2014 Republican Response

Scrambling to soften its image with women voters, the Republican Party chose Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., to rebut President Obama’s State of the Union Address.

How Much Will The Super Bowl Cost Taxpayers? Impact On New York/New Jersey Residents In 2014

The much-touted economic impact of Super Bowl XLVIII comes with a hefty tax bill for New Yorkers and New Jerseyans. Is it worth the cost?

Super Bowl 2014: NFL Cheerleader Pay Debate Follows Lawsuit From Oakland Raiderette Lacy T

A lawsuit filed by an anonymous Oakland Raiderette has sparked calls for fair wages for cheerleaders in the NFL.

Mike Huckabee Capitalizes On Uncle Sugar Libido Controversy: Would-Be 2016 President Nabs Huck PAC Donations

Following his much-mocked comments about women’s libidos, former Gov. Mike Huckabee made a plea for donations to his political action committee, Huck PAC. It worked.

I Want TheBlaze TV: Glenn Beck Fanatics Take To Twitter And Facebook, Demand Cable Providers Carry Conservative Network

The conservative media personality is urging his viewers to besiege their cable companies with requests for TheBlaze TV, and it’s working.

Yelp Filtered Reviews Blues: Businesses Hate The Mysterious Algorithm, But Is There Any Way To Crack It?

Reputation-management companies claim they can improve Yelp ratings. Are their services legit?

Rizzoli Bookstore Demolition: 57th Street Building Lacks Significance For Landmark Protection, Says NYC Committee

Reportedly facing demolition, the building that houses New York’s beloved Rizzoli Bookstore was deemed to lack the architectural significance for landmark protection.

Harvey Weinstein NRA Backlash: Angry Gun Lovers Fired Up Over Reported Meryl Streep Movie

Following reports that the Weinstein Co. is producing an anti-NRA Meryl Streep vehicle, angry gun owners flocked to Facebook and posted one-star reviews of the film company.

Empire State Building Lawsuit: Topless Photos Of Shelby Carter Trigger Support For Photographer Allen Henson

The management of the New York landmark is suing photographer Allen Henson, who took cellphone shots of a topless model on the observation deck last summer.

Shape Magazine Agrees To Stop Labeling Advertorials As News: NAD Asks American Media To Change Its Ways

Publishing giant American Media Inc. argued that its “well-educated” readership understood the financial motivation behind its advertorials, but the National Advertising Division disagreed.

Mia Farrow Joins Ronan Farrow In Twitter Criticism Of Golden Globes: Woody Allen Tribute ‘Showed Contempt’ For Abuse Survivors

Mia Farrow on Monday joined her son Ronan in publicly bashing the Golden Globes over a lengthy tribute to filmmaker Woody Allen.

The Best Golden Globes Drinking Games 2014

Why watch Amy and Tina sober? IBTimes scours the Internet for the best Golden Globes drinking games.

Upworthy’s Top Topics: LGBT, Gender Equality, Bullying, Social Issues Dominate In 2013, But Is It Sustainable?

The rapidly growing viral video aggregator shared its top topics for 2013, but is Upworthy just one Facebook tweak away from obscurity?

Bridgeghazi Backlash: Conservatives Livid Over Hashtag For Chris Christie GWB Scandal

The #Bridgeghazi hashtag is being condemned by conservatives as liberals use it with glee - underscoring their polarized political lenses.

Velveeta Shortage A Publicity Stunt? Twitter Is Suspicious, But Kraft Foods (KRFT) Says Cheesepocalypse Not Planned

Twitter users expressed skepticism Wednesday about the curiously timed “Cheesepocalypse,” but Kraft Foods says it wasn’t cooked up in a marketing meeting.

Frozen Dogs To Be Temporary Removed From NY Breeding Compound, But Controversy Is Not Over For Flat Creek Border Collies

Following a massive protest from animal-welfare advocates, a judge in Montgomery County, N.Y., ruled that the adult dogs at a local breeding facility must be removed from the property.

Oklahoma Satan Monument: Devil-Loving Hell-Raisers Reach Indiegogo Funding Goal Amid Press Coverage

A crowdfunding campaign to erect a statue of Satan at the Oklahoma State Capitol reached its fundraising goal Tuesday.

NY Dog Lovers Fight For ‘Frozen’ Puppies: Flat Creek Border Collies Blasted As Frigid Temps Hit Northeast

As Northeast temperatures plummet, an upstate New York dog breeder is coming under fire for allegedly keeping some 100 puppies out in the cold.

Celebrity Big Brother 2014: Boy George Socks Evander Holyfield On Twitter Over Homophobic Comments

In an incident that echoes the recent “Duck Dynasty” debacle, boxer turned reality star Evander Holyfield used the Bible to back up anti-gay comments on “Celebrity Big Brother.”

Zero-Tolerance Policies Don’t Make Schools Safer, Says Vera Institute Report

A quarter century of harsh disciplinary policies in U.S. public schools have done little to improve safety, according to a new report.

‘Wolf Of Wall Street’ F-Word Record? Wikipedia-Sourced Reports Raise Vulgar Questions

Following a report from Variety that cited Wikipedia, numerous media outlets say “Wolf of Wall Street” sets a new record for the F-word in a nondocumentary. Is it true?

PETA Hunter Drones Shot Down By Illinois Law? ‘Air Angels’ Will Still Fly, Says Animal-Rights Group

Despite a new Illinois law prohibiting the use of drones to interfere with hunting, PETA says it is going forward with a plan to catch illegal hunters via unmanned vehicles.

American Girl Responds To Melissa Shang, Who Wants A ‘Girl Of The Year’ Doll With A Disability

The Mattel-owned doll-maker said it is committed to diversity, but it stopped short of committing to a doll with a disability.

Hangover Cures For New Year’s Day 2014

Need a little something to bring your swollen head down to size? The Internet is awash with so-called hangover cures, but some may do more harm than good.

The Best New Year’s Eve Toasts For 2014

Looking for the right thing to say when the clock strikes midnight? Say goodbye to 2013 with the perfect New Year’s Eve toast. Be brainy. Be boozy. Be prepared.