No Paywall For Slate - And No End To The P-Word Polemic
A Forbes reporter had a Twitter argument today with Slate magazine's editor-in-chief, underscoring the contentiousness of the ongoing paywall debate.
What Does Jihad Mean? Dueling Ad Campaigns Fight A Holy War Of Semantics
In response to Pamela Geller's controversial pro-Israel "Defeat Jihad" ad campaign, CAIR-Chicago has launched its own campaign about the meaning of the word jihad.
Will The New York Times End Its Print Edition? Netscape Founder Says It’s Time
Marc Andreessen, the co-founder of Netscape, told attendees at the New York Times DealBook Conference that the New York Times should end its print edition.
MTV Courts Controversy With 'Buckwild': 'Jersey Shore' Clone Crosses The Mason-Dixon Line
Sen. Joe Manchin sent MTV a letter asking it to cancel "Buckwild" at a time when the network desperately needs a hit to replace "Jersey Shore."
Drudge Report's Bizarre Tarantino N-Word Headline Baffles Media, Moviegoers
The Drudge Report posted a front-page story apparently criticizing Quentin Tarantino for his new film, "Django Unchained," which contains more than 100 instances of the N-word.
Tea Party Boiling Mad Over Anarchist Children's Book
The new children's book "A Rule Is to Break: A Child's Guide to Anarchy" is angering some tea party members, who say its message is anti-capitalist.
BuzzFeed In Hot Water Over Hatchet Job On Oatmeal Cartoonist
An unflattering article on BuzzFeed, written by contributor Jack Stuef, was found to contain a major error regarding its target, the Oatmeal cartoonist Matthew Inman.
Hitler Inc: When A Genocidal Dictator Is Good For Business
The popularity of the Hitler clothing store in India reflects cultural differences in perceptions of the Nazi tyrant.
Twitter Followers Held Hostage? The Legal Risks Of Outsourcing Social Media
According to a recent report, more marketers are outsourcing their Facebook/Twitter accounts, with possible legal consequences.
Kate Middleton Royal Hoax: Did Radio Pranksters Break The Law?
Radio DJs are experiencing backlash over a prank call to Kate Middleton that may have led to the suicide of a nurse. But did they break any laws?
Gangnam Vile? Obama’s Handshake With Psy Draws Fierce Media Reaction
President Obama saw Psy perform at the annual "Christmas in Washington" benefit days after the "Gangnam Style" rapper apologized for anti-American lyrics he sang in 2004.
Tina Brown: ‘The Sad Moment Has Arrived’ As Layoffs Begin At Newsweek
Newsweek, which is folding its print edition after 80 years, announced layoffs on Thursday, according to a memo by Editor Tina Brown.
Bondage Bonuses: Random House Shares '50 Shades' Wealth With Employees
Random House, publisher of E. L. James's "Fifty Shades of Grey," is giving $5,000 bonuses to all of its employees.
Stephen Colbert For Senate? Fans Want Host To Replace Tea Party Senator
Fans of Stephen Colbert are calling on South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley to appoint the political satirist to the U.S. Senate as Jim DeMint's replacement.
Psst, Your Amazon Kindle Is Spying On You
The Electronic Frontier Foundation reports that e-readers like Amazon's Kindle track much more data than users realize.
After New York Post Subway Death Story, A Safety Question Remains: Why No Platform Barriers?
Platform screen doors, widely used around the world, could have saved Ki-Suck Han's life. NYC's MTA says they're too costly.
Hearst Corp. Seeks Allies In Lawsuit Against Unpaid Interns: Report
Lawyers for Hearst Corp. may be stepping up efforts to defend themselves in a class-action lawsuit brought on by a former intern at Harper's Bazaar magazine.
Ed Asner ‘Tax The Rich’ Cartoon Has Conservative Media Seeing Red [VIDEO]
Ed Asner, the former "Mary Tyler Moore Show" actor, riled up conservative commentators like Fox's Sean Hannity over a pro-union cartoon called "Tax the Rich."
In Protest Of Draft Constitution, Egyptian Media Goes On Strike For A Free Press
More than a dozen news outlets in Egypt are going on strike to protest the country's draft constitution, which they say does not protect the rights of journalists.
Film And TV Tax Credits Support 28K Jobs For New Yorkers, Report Says
A new report published by the MPAA shows the economic impact of New York state's popular tax incentive program for film and TV producers.
New York Post Subway Death Photo: Unethical Or Just Tasteless?
The New York Post ran a cover photo of Ki Suk Han, a Queens man, seconds before his death on a subway track. Some journalism experts say the paper acted unethically.
Layoffs Loom As The New York Times Shrinks Its Newsroom Again
Jill Abramson, executive editor of the New York Times, sent a memo asking 30 non-union newsroom managers to accept buyouts.
Why Rupert Murdoch’s The Daily Failed And What It Means For iPad Publishing
News Corp.'s Rupert Murdoch announced that he will shut down the iPad-only newspaper The Daily. Why did it fail?
News Corp May Tap Robert Thomson To Lead Its New Publishing Company
Robert Thomson, managing editor of the Wall Street Journal, is expected to head News Corp.'s newly created publishing company.
Atheism Is On The Rise, And It’s Finally Paying Off
A sizable school grant is expected to be awarded to a group of student atheists, reflecting a shift in cultural attitudes toward nonbelievers.
Is Twitter Making Us Meaner? Uncivil Discourse In The Age Of Social Media
Almost one-half of all online users consider social-media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to be uncivil forms of communication.
Commercials For 5-Hour Energy Could Go The Way Of Joe Camel
Rep. Edward J. Markey has sent a letter to the FTC urging an investigation into advertisements by energy drinks such as 5-Hour Energy.
Is Angus T. Jones Brainwashed? Supporters Say No Way
Supporters of "Two and a Half Men" star Angus T. Jones are saying the actor's now-infamous religious rant against his own show is not evidence that he's been brainwashed.
CNN’s ‘Mad As Hell’ Moment: Can Jeff Zucker Save Cable News Without Killing It?
Jeff Zucker, the former president of NBCUniversal, will take over as president of CNN Worldwide in January. Can he turn the struggling cable news network around?
Sexism In The Director’s Chair? Sundance Shines Light On Hollywood Boys’ Club
A record eight of the 16 dramas competing in the 2013 Sundance Film Festival were directed by women, underscoring longstanding gender disparity among Hollywood directors.
