Django Unchained and raunchy comedy Ted have landed seven MTV Movie Awards nominations, leading a slew of comedies and superhero blockbusters among the nominees at the annual film awards voted for by youth audiences.
Django, Ted lead MTV Movie nods
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Watch: Amanda Palmer’s excellent TED talk
This article originally posted at Mashable.com Ask attendees what they most remember about the TED 2013 conference, wrapping up Friday in Long Beach, USA, and here’s one of the most frequent answers you’ll get: Amanda Palmer. The former Dresden Dolls singer is the first to admit, as she does in her TED talk, above, that her punk cabaret music isn’t for everyone
Cost Disparity Thrives Among Markets
Given that I earn a living as a journalist, you can call me a professional observer. A set of properly working eyeballs attends this occupation, and mine requires eyeglasses for optimal performance.
Cameron Diaz in Bad Teacher: What’s Her Motivation?
Bridesmaids hit theaters six weeks ago, igniting a flurry of recognition, however late and daft, that women are indeed funny.
The Devil Made Him Do It
In New York City, where they never roll up the sidewalks, illegal social clubs are a long tradition.
Does Obama’s Education Plan Make the Grade?
On March 15, President Obama unveiled his plan for reforming the nation’s education system. The bulk of the plan, which looks to overhaul George W.
Affordable Hedge Funds
One of the best ways to make money and reduce risk in today’s choppy market is through a classic hedge fund: one that bets on some stocks to go up and others to go down. Since January 2000, when the Dow peaked, hedge funds have risen 13% on average, while the typical stock has fallen 20%, reports Hennessee Group, a hedge-fund tracker
The Last Concert: Indie Icons LCD Soundsystem Bid a Brilliant, Bizarre Adieu
LCD Soundsystem knows how to throw a party. The dance rock brainchild of 41-year-old James Murphy has been shaking things up for over 10 years, first in the form of house parties 9:13 p.m.
Kevin O’Leary, TV’s ‘Shark Tank’ Guru: In Real Life, No Business Whiz
Kevin O’Leary stars on ABC’s new business reality show Shark Tank as one of five executives who vet business ideas pitched by would-be entrepreneurs. O’Leary often delivers the harshest of the business critiques
Barry Bonds Trial: Why the Government Should Get Over It
This weekend, college basketball will whittle its postseason tournament down to the Final Four.