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 Worst Media Fails Of 2013: Atlantic, New York Post, CNN, Fox News Channel, Daily Mail Top List

Plagiarism! Sensationalism! Scandal! IBTimes compiles the biggest news blunders of the year.

The Best Christmas Drinking Games 2013

Break out the eggnog and mistletoe. IBTimes rounds up the best holiday and Christmas drinking games on the Internet. Please drink responsibly.

Justine Sacco Twitter Revolt: Fierce Blowback After AIDS-Africa Tweet Sent From IAC Exec’s Account

Twitter is furious at IAC Communications Director Justine Sacco after a snarky tweet sent from her account joked about AIDS in Africa.

Bypass UK Porn Filters? ‘Go Away Cameron’ Google Chrome Extension Claims To Do Just That

A Chrome browser free extension claims to let bypass Cameron’s pornography filters. But is it legal, and does it even work?

The Worst Tweets Of 2013: Onion, AT&T, Home Depot, Melissa Bachman Top The List Of Twitter Fails

Cue the Fail Whale. IBTimes rounds up the most offensive, most invasive, most ill-conceived tweets of the year. It’s racism. It’s misogyny. It’s half-baked marketing ploys. It’s Twitter.

Phil Robertson Fans Lash Out At A&E, GLAAD, GQ: Fierce Boycott Fueled By Christian Fundamentalism

Fans of “Duck Dynasty” are slamming GLAAD and vowed to boycott A&E, accusing the network of punishing Robertson for expressing Christian beliefs.

Elizabeth Warren Takes On Pre-Employment Credit Checks, But Bill Faces Strong Industry Opposition

Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduced a bill that would prohibit employers from running credit checks on job applicants, but the major credit bureaus might not just sit back and watch.

Shia LaBeouf Plagiarism Scandal: Critics Crucify Apologetic ‘Transformers’ Star Following Daniel Clowes Comic Revelations

Shia LaBeouf said he’s sorry for failing to credit the cartoonist whose graphic novella inspired his new short film. Is he just sorry he got caught?

Suey Park Twitter Talk Blows Up: #NotYourAsianSidekick Sparks Discussion, Debate Over Asian-American Stereotypes

Freelance writer Suey Park spearheaded the viral hashtag #NotYourAsianSidekick, which trended for more than 24 hours this weekend.

SantaCon NYC 2013 Backlash: Fed-Up LES Bars Vow Not To Serve Drunken Santa Claus Clones

In New York City, 30,000 rowdy Santa Clauses are coming to town, but police, bar-owners and community organizers are fighting back.

‘Rape Insurance’ Michigan Law Triggers Backlash Against State Republicans

Despite fierce opposition, an unpopular law restricting abortion coverage in Michigan was passed by the state’s Republican-controlled legislature on Wednesday.

The Rise Of Clickbait Spoilers: Bloggers Expose What’s Behind Upworthy’s Histrionic Headlines

The 2-year-old Upworthy has generated phenomenal social traffic with its emotionally driven headlines, but not everyone thinks they’re worth the click.

Romanian Stray Dogs Slaughtered On The Streets As ‘Red Card For Romania’ Spreads On Facebook

The Romanian government approved a law that will allow captured dogs to be killed after 14 days, but some citizens fed up with the country’s overwhelming stray problem aren’t waiting that long.

Former ‘Sleep No More’ Interns Say Immersive NYC Megahit Offers Little Educational Benefit

In response to an IBTimes report earlier this week, former unpaid interns for the commercially successful production “Sleep No More” shared some of their backstage experiences.

Paris Hilton Nelson Mandela MLK Tweet: Why Were Twitter Users So Quick To Believe A Fake Screenshot?

In spreading a phony quote about Nelson Mandela, Twitter user @DeletedTweets inadvertently proved the powerful allure of the almighty screenshot.

The Bloody Battle Over Bullfighting In Southern France: Violence, Protests, Boycotts As Cultures Collide

With clashes turning violent in southern France, could a simple tourist boycott be the coup de grace for a centuries-old blood sport?

‘Sleep No More’ Internship Post Flouts Fair Wage Laws: Unpaid Laborers Asked To Work 10-Hour Days

Though offered no pay, the smash hit's interns are asked to work six shows weekly and ensure the safety of audience and performers.

Beastie Boys Vs. GoldieBlox In Fair Use Dispute: ‘Girls’ Parody Underscores Murky Copyright Laws

GoldieBlox Inc., which encourages girls to become engineers, used an unlicensed parody of a Beastie Boys song in its commercial. Is it a social statement or copyright theft?

Brian Griffin Death Backlash: ‘Family Guy’ Fanatics Lash Out At Seth MacFarlane On Twitter, Say It Should Have Been Meg

Legions of angry “Family Guy” fans took to Twitter on Monday, attacking creator Seth MacFarlane for killing off the beloved character Brian the dog.

Pitchfork Media Takes A Stab At Print With The Pitchfork Review: Can It Save Music Magazines?

A pioneer in online music journalism is entering old-media territory with a quarterly magazine called The Pitchfork Review.

Microsoft Vs. Google Holiday Edition: Scroogled Merchandise Has Some Snickering, Others Buying

Buying a gift for that privacy enthusiast in your life? “Scroogled” gear arrives just in time for the holidays.

Melissa Bachman Twitter Hunters Bully Wrong Target: Terrified Grad Student Harassed, Threatened In Mistaken Identity

A frightened grad student became the target of death threats and insults after she was mistaken on Twitter for the controversial lion hunter Melissa Bachman.

Christianity Is In Decline And Could Go Extinct In The UK, Says Lord George Carey

Religious populations are aging in the U.K., and a former Archbishop of Canterbury said Saturday that the church could go extinct if it doesn’t attract more young people.

Writing For Free Is Not OK: Fed-Up Writers’ Guild, Freelancers Push Back Against Unpaid Gigs

The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain is the latest group to launch a campaign telling writers not to work without pay.

Melissa Bachman Twitter Fury: Death Wishes, Vicious Insults Follow South African Lion Hunt

Melissa Bachman, a controversial game hunter, found herself the target of death wishes and obscenity-laced insults after she bragged of killing a lion in South Africa.

Rape Porn Ban Comes To UK: Possession Of Images Depicting Simulated Rape To Be Punishable By Jail

U.K. lawmakers are banning the possession of pornographic images that depict simulated rape, but some say the law goes too far.

Justin Lookadoo Gay Conversion Link: #Lookadouche Target Had Reported Ties To Exodus International

Justin Lookadoo, whose gender-stereotyping lecture at a Texas high school brought outrage this week, has been linked to the ex-gay organization Exodus International.