Spielberg Might Be Planning Social Network About Ghosts and UFOs

Michael Arrington at TechCrunch reports that director Steven Spielberg may be launching a social network focused on ghosts, UFOs and other unexplained phenomenon. March 4, 2008

MTV Networks Buys Babunga

MTV Networks recently acquired Babunga, a network of baby and family websites including BabyNamesWorld and 3DPregnancy. March 4, 2008

Author Admits Gang Memoir Was a Big Fake

Here we go again. March 4, 2008

Hillary Clinton's Surprise Appearance on Saturday Night Live

Hillary Clinton made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live this past weekend. March 3, 2008

Senator Schumer Says Young People Read Blogs Not Newsweek or Time

The Business and Media Institute reports that New York Senator Charles Schumer sees blogs as one of the reasons the Democratic Party has been able to reach young voters. March 3, 2008

Art Anxiety is a Crippling Disorder for the Wealthy

The International Herald Tribune reports on the latest affliction for the wealthy: art anxiety. March 3, 2008

J.K. Rowling Feels Betrayed By Fan

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Facebook Anthem Viral Suggests Some Are Getting Bored of Facebook

This amusing video called the Facebook Anthem suggests that at least some Facebook users are growing tired of certain aspects of Facebook. February 29, 2008

New Comic Based on Dead Space Game

Electronic Arts and Image Comics have partnered for a new comic book series based upon an upcoming survival horror video game called Dead Space. February 29, 2008

Jim Shepard Wins The Story Prize

Jim Shepard has won the fourth annual Story Prize for his collection of short stories called Like You'd Understand, Anyway. February 29, 2008

Oprah Boosts Eckhart Tolle's Book Sales With Joint Seminar

Oprah Winfrey latest book pick - Eckhart Tolle's self-help title A New Earth - has now sold 3. February 29, 2008

TV Viewers Ignore Quarterlife Premiere on NBC

There was a lot of Internet buzz when Quarterlife, a show about twenty-somethings, was moved from web to NBC during the Writer's Strike. February 28, 2008

Stephen King and John Mellencamp Write a Musical

Stephen King has written a musical with John Mellencamp that they'll be trying out in Atlanta, with an eye towards a Broadway run. February 28, 2008

The Ohio Debate: Will Life Imitate Art?

Tonight is the debate between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama in Ohio. February 26, 2008

Google Adsense Updates Terms and Conditions

Google AdSense - an advertising vehicle used by many bloggers - is updating its terms and conditions for publishers using Google AdSense. February 26, 2008

New DVD Picks: Becoming Jane and Gone Baby Gone

Now out on DVD are two great movies: Becoming Jane and Gone Baby Gone. February 26, 2008

Turbangate is Much Ado About Nothing

Over the weekend some conservative blogs pointed out this photo of Barack Obama in traditional Somali apparel, which he wore while visiting Kenya. February 25, 2008

Reed Elsevier to Cut 1,000 Jobs. Sell RBI Unit

The Telegraph is reporting that Reed Elsevier plans to cut 1,000 jobs. February 25, 2008

No Country For Old Men Wins Best Picture Oscar

No Country for Old Men won Best Picture at the Oscars last night. February 25, 2008

Diablo Cody: From Exotic Dancer to Oscar Winner

Former exotic dancer turned screenwriter Diablo Cody won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Juno. February 25, 2008

Pakistan Temporarily Shuts Down YouTube

The BBC is reporting that Pakistan's attempts to block YouTube resulted in an hour-long nearly worldwide blockage of YouTube's website. February 24, 2008

Will Young People Still Care About Facebook in 2013?

There are reports today that the traffic to Facebook might be falling or plateauing in the U. February 22, 2008

Julie Christie Biography to Be Published

Carlton Books imprint Andre Deutsch is rushing to print a biography of Julie Christie, who is nominated for an Academy Award. February 22, 2008

Hillary Clinton's Debate Knockout Performance

The Democratic debate between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton was held at the University of Texas tonight in front of a very enthusiastic crowd. February 21, 2008

Booker Prize to Select Best-Ever Winner

The Man Booker Prize is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a Best of the Booker award prize. February 21, 2008