Facebook Announces Verified Accounts: 5 Things to Complain About
Facebook.com has launched verified accounts for it's most popular members and celebrities. While you wait for the newest feature from Mark Zuckerberg, the man who brought us Timeline, to show up in your newsfeed here are the top five reasons to complain about Facebook's newest change to the site.
Lil Kim Fires Back at Nicki Minaj: No, You a Stupid Hoe [VIDEO]
The Hip Hop diva feud continued when Lil Kim appeared on the talk show Watch What Happens Live. “I'm pretty sure I feel the same way everybody else feels about it now. If you have to make a song called 'Stupid Hoe', you must be a stupid hoe,” said Lil Kim without hesitating.
Anonymous, Hackers Take Credit for Knocking NASDAQ Website Offline, Announce 'Global Internet Blackout' for March 31
A group of ‘hacktivists’ calling themselves L0NGwave99 took on the stock exchange earlier this week after announcing their intentions on Sunday. Through coordinated Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS ) attacks the group, which acted in conjunction with the formless and international hacker collective Anonymous, and in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement, temporarily shut down the public websites for NASDAQ, BATS stock exchange and the Chicago Board options Exchange (CBOE).
Jeremy Lin, Knicks Defeat Kings 100-85, but Sacramento Puts a Cap on Linsane Scoring [VIDEO]
Mr Lincredible has done it again, leading the New York Knicks to a seventh straight victory against the Sacramento Kings. Lin had career high 13 assists but only scored ten points in Wednesday night’s game.
Jeremy Lin's Favorite Christian Rapper: Lecrae Moore Blends Hip Hop with Faith [VIDEO]
During a routine practice with the New York Knicks, Jeremy Lin took a minute to talk to a reporter from Fuse TV about his favorite music. Lin, who makes no efforts to hide his religion, named the popular Christian rapper, Lecrae Moore.
Twisted Metal Movie: Top Five Other Films Based on Video Games [VIDEOS]
On the same day that the new Twisted Metal video game for the PS3 was released, Sony announced that its movie studio is planning to produce a Twisted Metal film. Brian Taylor, who directed Ghost Rider and Crank, is set to write and direct. The movie has no release date as of yet, but until then check out the trailers for the top five movies based on video games.
Sarkozy Launches on Twitter: Campaign Slogan ‘France Forte’ Trends Worldwide
Earlier today Sarkozy announced his official slogan La France Forte! (Strong France!), and in response French twitter users flooded the site with their opinions and criticisms of Sarkozy and the slogan, causing France Fort to temporarily trend worldwide.
Google Wallet App Temporarily Shut Down After Possible Hacks Pointed Out, Payment Service Now Functioning Again
According to a blog post written by Osama Bedier, vice president of Google Wallet and Payments, the company has repaired a weakness in the Google Wallet app that would have allowed anyone who picked up an Android phone with the application on it to make purchases with the original user's credit card.
Jeremy Lin, Knicks Defeat Toronto in Closest Game Yet (VIDEO)
In their most difficult game since Lin came off the bench, the Knicks emerged victorious against the Toronto Raptors, after a last minute 13-1 scoring run followed by a buzzer beating 3-pointer by Lin himself for a final score of 90-87. The game marked New Yorks's fifth straight victory, the team's longest winning streak this season, which began when Lin came off the bench against the New Jersey Nets. The Asian-American point guard finished with 27 points and a career-high 11 assists.
Angry Birds Find Facebook for Valentine’s Day [Video]
Rovio, the Finish company that makes Angry Birds, announced that they would release their trademark title on Facebook back in January, and, true to their word, the repetitive game of slingshots, birds and pigs is now available to all 800 million Facebook users.
Before the Linsanity: Jeremy Lin’s 2010 Visit to New York Caught on YouTube [VIDEO]
In a YouTube video posted in Aug. 2010, Jeremy Lin, the NBA Knicks’ rising star, explores New York City for the first time and narrates the experience. In the short video, Lin comes across as the humble, intelligent and upbeat player that his New York fans have come to love over the last few weeks. However, the California-born player makes several prophetic comments while on camera during his first visit to New York with his home team, the Golden State Warriors.
Michael Bay Signed on for Transformers 4: Movie Release Date Set for Next Summer
Movie director Michael Bay, known for the heavy incorporation of explosions and special effects in his films, has signed on to direct the his fourth Transformers film, Paramount studios announced Feb. 14. According to the Hollywood studio, the film, which currently has no set title, cast, plot or writer, will be released on June 29, 2014.
Apartment Hunting With Jeremy Lin: 5 Spots for the NY Knicks' Rising Star
According to an anonymous realtor working with Jeremy Lin, the rising star is on the hunt for a NYC apartment after securing his first NBA contract with the Knicks. Here are five apartments he should consider before making a final decision.
Valentine’s Day With One Direction: Members Name the Most Romantic Things They’ve Done [VIDEO]
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner the members of One Direction talked about the most romantic things they have ever done for a girlfriend. The answers included cooking a home-made dinner of mozzarella-stuffed, ham-wrapped chicken, and writing a love song.
Halle Berry Engaged, Moving to France with Daughter and New Fiance to Flee Dangerous Stalkers
Halle Berry has received plenty of bad news in the last few weeks. Not just one, but two of her stalkers are back on the streets of Hollywood and the movie star is running scared. The best solution may be to relocate with her 3-year old daughter, Nahla, and newly announced fiancée Oliver Martin, to her future husband's homeland, France.
Andrej Pejic Interview: Gender Bending Male Bra Model Bares All to the Associated Press [VIDEO]
Gender-bending bra model Andrej Pejic is in New York for Fashion Week 2012, and although it's still unclear what role, if any, he will play in the week's events, Pejic did have time for a photo shoot with the Associated Press and an accompanying video interview.
PS Vita Games: Price Drop for Digital Downloads Confirmed
Sony is offering consumers the opportunity to buy PS Vita games at a discounted price if they purchase their games online through the Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) in an effort to increase sales and cut out middle men like video game retailer Game Stop.
Is Earl Sweatshirt Back Home?: 5 Things You Should Know about Odd Future’s Most Promising Rapper
Like the Joker in a Batman movie, Earl Sweatshirt rode back into town and aired a short 30 second video in which he laid out his demands, speaking from behind a transparent cartoon face with gigantic lips.
How to Get Into Harvard With Jeremy Lin: Knicks Rising Star's YouTube Skit [VIDEO]
A video Jeremy Lin posted on YouTube in 2011 offers his fans five easy steps to getting into his alma mater, Harvard. Lin recorded the joke video during the recent NBA lockout.
Andrej Pejic: Fashion’s Man of the Moment is a Cross-Dressing Bra Model [SLIDESHOW]
Andrej Pejic, the Australian, gender-bending, 20 year old male model has broken onto the scene and changed the way the fashion industry thinks about cross-dressing.
Most Disliked American Athletes: Why Michael Vick, Tiger Woods, Kris Humphries, Alex Rodriguez Made List [SLIDESHOW]
Michael Vick topped this year's list of America's most hated athletes as reported by Nielsen ratings thanks to his involvement in dog fighting and his subsequent arrest. Also topping the list were Tiger Woods for his extra-marital affairs and Kris Humphries for his decision to marry Kim Kardashian.
Lady Gaga Tour Dates 2012: Pop Queen Will Perform in Asia and Australia this Spring/Summer
Lady Gaga's 2012 Born This Way Ball tour dates will be announced in a few hours, but the dates for the Australian leg of her show have already been leaked online.
Who is Foster Friess?: 5 Things to Know about the Man Behind Rick Santorum's Super PAC
Whether or not Rick Santorum is chosen by his party to take on President Obama, Foster Friess, the conservative billionaire who has fueled Santorum’s campaign will most likely continue to exert influence over the 2012 election. Here are five things you should know about the self-dubbed “Man Atop the Horse.”
Michelle Obama Crushes Jimmy Fallon in Fitness Competition at the White House [Video]
Last night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon the host played a video recorded last month in which he traveled to the White House to challenge Michelle Obama's commitment to physical fitness.
Google Heads Up Display Glasses: Sightings Rumored, Arrival Soon? [VIDEO]
Google obsessed blog 9to5google.com claims secret information on the development of their most futuristic product to date, Head’s Up (HUD) Glasses. According to their anonymous, source the product is still in development, but there is still a lot to get excited (or freaked out) about.
Jeremy Lin: Knicks Newbie to Be NBA's Newest Star? [SLIDESHOW]
Are you ready to go Linsane? Check out our gallery of Jeremy Lin photos while you wait for the next Knicks game and another chance to see Lin lead the team as point guard.
RIP Big Pun: Big Punisher Fans on Twitter for 12th Anniversary of Death [VIDEOS]
Big Pun was the first Latino rapper to make a platinum album. Known for his proficiency as a rapper, his rapid and steady flow, his heavy use of alliteration, and his complex internal and multi-syllabic rhyme schemes, the Bronx-born rapper died 12 years ago today at just 28 years old on Feb. 7, 2000. The cause of death was a heart attack brought on by his life long struggle with obesity.
Occupy Wall Street Evictions: Pittsburgh Movement Faces Eviction at Noon [LIVE STREAM]
Spirits are still high among the members of Occupy Pittsburgh, one of the few remaining factions of the Occupy Wall Street movement with a functioning campsite, despite, or perhaps because of the fact that they are facing a court ordered eviction at 12 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 7. Occupy Pittsburgh is currently live-streaming from their campsite and have planned a press conference for noon, the same time as their ordered eviction.
Jeremy Lin NBA: 5 Things to Know About the New York Knicks New Starting Point Guard [VIDEO]
After coming off the bench to score 25 points in last weekend's game, setting a personal record and leading the New York Knicks to a victory against the New Jersey Nets, hopes were high that Jeremy Lin would help the Knicks defeat the Utah Jazz in Thursday night's game. Lin delivered.
Giants Win Skyrim Super Bowl 2012: Gamer Blog Makes Its Own NFL Championship Prediction, Madden Simulation Concurs [VIDEO]
According to a simulation run by the bloggers at 1up.com using the popular video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the Giants will Clobber the Patriots during tomorrow's Super Bowl. A Madden NFL simulation agreed that the Giants will win, but it suggested that it will be a close game.