MAGIC BOX: December 2010

"'Digital Deaths' of Kim Kardashian and Others Greatly Exaggerated; AIDS Charity Not Raising Money" and related posts

Thursday, December 2, 2010

MovielineFile this under: When good intentions go bad. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Ryan Seacrest pledged to stay off all social networking sites this week to support Worlds AIDS day, and claimed they wouldn't return until $1 million had been...

"World Cup 2018: Russia Wins" and related posts

The Huffington Post | Full News FeedIt was chosen Thursday by FIFA's executive committee over England and joint bids by Spain-Portugal and Netherlands-Belgium. Russia won despite the absence of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in Zurich.Celebrities Back...

"Tea Party Caucus Members Were For Earmarks Before They Were Against Them" and related posts

SwamplandCombing through records compiled by the spending watchdog group Citizens Against Government Waste, Hotline's Reid Wilson writes that members of the 52-person Congressional Tea Party Caucus requested more than $1 billion in earmarks during the...

"Prop. 8: Circuit Judge challenged" and related posts

SCOTUSblogBackers of California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage formallly asked one of the three Ninth Circuit judges scheduled to hear the constitutional challenge to the ban to take himself off the case, arguing that his wife has been actively...

"US Republicans Axe Global Warming Panel" and related posts

A Western HeartHouse Republicans will scrap the committee set up by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to investigate global warming, the panel's top Republican announced Wednesday.Repubs Kill House Climate Panel - Drudge RetortHouse Republicans Scrap 'Unnecessary'...

"Logitech, Google TV enlist Kevin Bacon (and his biggest fan) for a new ad" and related posts

EngadgetThey keep pulling us back in -- Logitech's latest Google TV ad takes a different, and yet still stalker related tack to sell users on the viability of search and web in their living room, focusing on the Kevin Bacon obsessed (and incredibly ...Kevin...

"Google Takes Steps To Combat Copyright-Infringing â€œBad Applesâ€" and related posts

TechCrunchThe web and copyright sometimes butt heads as we learned from the recent Cooks Source fiasco. Google often find itself at the center of these copyright battles and DCMA takedown requests.Google takes action against online copyright infringement - Music...

"BLUE VALENTINE director Derek Cianfrance to reteam with Ryan Gosling on THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES" and related posts

GordonandtheWhale.comFor those fortunate enough to have seen BLUE VALENTINE, it's no lie that director Derek Cianfrance and actor Ryan Gosling make beautiful music together.Derek Cianfrance & Ryan Gosling Find 'The Place Beyond the Pines' - FirstShowing.netActor...

"'Celebration' Murder: Disney-Built Town Has Its First Killing Ever" and related posts

The Huffington Post | Full News FeedCELEBRATION, Fla. - Celebration, Disney's master-planned, picture-perfect central Florida community, has never reported a homicide in its 14-year existence - until this week.Celebration, Florida in Walt Disney World...

"BBC iPlayer to go Global with iPad subscription service" and related posts

Pocket-lint : Latest NewsLike Sir Francis Drake in 1577, the Beeb has global plans for its flagship vessel and the British will attempt to conquer the world once more....well, at least get it watching a bit of UK telly. That's right, the BBC iPlayer...

"The Beautiful "Black Swan" Swoops in for NYC Premiere" and related posts

indieWIRE NewsWow! "Black Swan!" Last night was the NYC premiere for director Darren Aronofsky's latest, starring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Barbara Hershey and Winona Ryder.Natalie Portman Goes Glam for Black Swan Premiere - US...

"92nd Street Y Blasts Steve Martin Event, Wishes He Played His Old Stuff" and related posts

MovielineA 92nd Street Y event with Steve Martin was interrupted on Monday night when interviewer Deborah Solomon was handed a note, which she read aloud, asking her to focus more on Martin's career.Film: Newswire: Tickets refunded for "boring" Steve...

"An Android challenge to close out 2010" and related posts

Android Central - Android Forums, News, and HelpDecember's here. Just one more month until this year wraps up and the next one begins. And when you stop and think about it, what a year it's been.[Update: It's Gone!] Gingerbread FINALLY Emerges from Blurrycam...

"2011 Sundance Unveils Competition Slate" and related posts

Deadline.comThe Sundance Film Festival has unveiled its slate for the festival that begins January 20 and runs through January 30, 2011 in Park City, Utah.Sundance Film Festival 2011 Non-Competition Line-Up Unveiled - FirstShowing.netBig Filmmaking...

"Tammy Banovac, Wheelchair-Bound Airline Passenger, Strips To Lingerie For TSA Patdown (VIDEO)" and related posts

The Huffington Post | Full News FeedTammy Banovac, a 52-year old, wheelchair-bound Oklahoman, stripped down to her skivvies (in this case, black lingerie) to get through security at Will Rogers World Airport Tuesday, according to CBS News.WheelChair...

"Zynga buys Newtoy, studio rebranded as Zynga With Friends" and related posts

TUAWWell how about this -- Facebook and social game giant Zynga has bought up iPhone developer Newtoy, makers of the popular Games with Friends apps, including Words with Friends and Chess with Friends.Zynga buys Newtoy, renames it Zynga With Friends - JoystiqZynga...

"Twilightâ€™s Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart â€“ Instyle Most Fashionable Couple" and related posts

BSCreviewRobert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart make news where ever they go. Whether it was Pattinson's impromptu visit of Stewart on the set of her upcoming movie On the Road (which is like Welcome to the Rileys in that Pattinson isn't in those films...

"KKK Snowman With Noose Appalls Idaho Neighbors" and related posts

News OneHAYDEN, Idaho (AP) - A white separatist drew complaints from neighbors and a visit from law enforcement officers after erecting a snowman shaped like a member of the Ku Klux Klan on his front lawn.KKK snowman brings holiday hate to Idaho town - Obscure...

"Katy Perry uses blasphemy after 'Teenage Dream' Album of the Year nod" and related posts

Oh No They Didn't!Katy Perry was so surprised by her Grammy nomination for Album of the Year for "Teenage Dream" that she issued a religious expletive when the host of "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!Katy Perry At The Grammy Nominations...

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"Taylor Swift & Jake Gyllenhaal â€œIn Loveâ€ â€“ US Weekly Cover" and related posts

Gossip TeenThe cover of US Weekly is cute with Taylor Swift's arm wrapped around Jake Gyllenhaal as the pair laugh and stroll down some ubiquitous street with a coffee in hand.Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal are Officially Bumping Uglies - The...

"Heat Vs. Cavaliers: LeBron James Returns To Cleveland For First Time Since 'The Decision'" and related posts

SBNation.com - All Posts5 months ago: CLEVELAND - JULY 8: Police stand guard near a larger than life photograph of LeBron James after the announcement that James will play next season for the Miami Heat July 8 2010 in Cleveland Ohio.Cleveland Cavaliers...

"The Day Obama Caves On Bush-Era Tax Cuts Is The Day VDB Goes All In On A Primary" and related posts

Vermont Daily BriefingEveryone has a unique tipping point, when it comes to dropping a once-beloved President. Here at VDB, we can see ours in the near-distance, at least a prospective tipping point: the fight over Bush-era tax cuts.MoveOn Ad To Obama:...

"Has Nasa Found A New Type Of Life Right Here On Earth?" and related posts

CrunchGearThere's several big announcements coming up later today. The biggest is probably the World Cup bids, and the tension is evident. (More on that later.NASA scientist discovers arsenic-based alien life form - on Earth - Personal Money...

"Google still can't effectively harness user sentiment to shape search results" and related posts

BetanewsBy Tim Conneally, Betanews In the last week of November, the New York Times ran an article that showed how one retailer could use customer complaints and negative reviews to boost its search ranking in Google.Google Changes Search Algorithm To...

"May Katy Perry Win Exactly Zero Grammy Awards" and related posts

QueertyMichael Jackson, Florence and the Machine, Lady Gaga, Margaret Cho, Barbra Streisand … oh, and that Adam Lambert fellow all received Grammy nominations this year.Lady GaGa Dominates Grammy Nominations Ahead Of UK Shows - CaughtOffsideLady...

"MGM studio's bankruptcy plan wins judge's OK" and related posts

Hobbit Movie News and Rumors | TheOneRing.net™(Reuters) - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc won a federal judge's approval for its bankruptcy reorganization plan, clear the way for the storied Hollywood studio to emerge from Chapter 11 under new ownership.New...

"PICS: Alicia Keys Swings By "106 & Park" To Talk "Digital Death Campaign"" and related posts

The Young, Black, and FabulousWhile your fave celebs like Alicia Keys, Usher, Jennifer Hudson and plenty others remain "digitally dead" until that $1 millie mark is reached in money raised for AIDS afforts, Mrs.New.Music.Live.: Celebrities Die For World...

"Art Basel Miami Beach 2010" and related posts

FlyArt Basel Miami Beach is the biggest art event in the Americas, and it's happening as we speak. With unique programs, events and exhibitions Art Basel Miami celebrates contemporary art from all over the globe.Collectors from Around the World Gather...

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"Should the Sox get Jayson Werth or Carl Crawford?" and related posts

SawxBlogWould you rather the Red Sox have Jayson Werth or Carl Crawford? (SawxBlog Illustration) "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.Report: Red Sox Meet With Jayson Werth, Scott...

"Should the Sox get Jayson Werth or Carl Crawford?" and related posts

"CALIFORNIA: Protect Marriage Files Request For Recusal Of Prop 8 Judge" and related posts

Joe. My. God.Protect Marriage has filed a formal request for the recusal of Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Reindhardt, who is scheduled to be part of the three judge panel hearing the appeal of Proposition 8 on Monday.Prop. 8: Circuit Judge...

"Nigeria to Charge Dick Cheney in Pipeline Bribery Case" and related posts

cryptogon.comVia: Bloomberg: Nigeria will file charges against former US Vice President Dick Cheney and officials from five foreign companies including Halliburton Co.Nigeria: Dick Cheney To Be Charged Over Alleged Bribery Case - The Full Feed...

"MoveOn Ad To Obama: Let The Bush Tax Cuts Expire (VIDEO)" and related posts

TPMDCJust as Congress prepares to vote on the Bush-era tax cuts, MoveOn.org has a new ad out today, calling for President Barack Obama to return to his bold days as a candidate."Obama, GOP negotiating deal on Bush-era tax cuts" - protein wisdomThe...

"MoveOn Ad To Obama: Let The Bush Tax Cuts Expire (VIDEO)" and related posts

"Jonah Hill And Channing Tatum Confirmed To Star In '21 Jump Street'" and related posts

MTV Movies BlogIn a press release, Columbia Pictures announced that Channing Tatum is indeed co-starring alongside Hill in what they're describing as "a contemporary motion picture adaptation of '21 Jump Street.Toldja! Channing Tatum In '21 Jump Street' - Deadline.comItâ€™s...

"FDA Panel Turns Down Glaxo Drug" and related posts

DailyMarkets.comGlaxoSmithKline's (NYSE:GSK) efforts to get its prostate cancer drug, Avodart, approved for an additional indication faced a stumbling block recently with an advisory panel of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voting against the...

"Old Navy pilots iPod-based point-of-sale system, still has creepy mannequins" and related posts

TUAWOld Navy, the retail clothing store chain that owned by another retail clothing store chain (The Gap, former employer of onetime Apple retail exec George Blankenship), is reportedly piloting an iPod touch-based point-of-sale (POS) system like ...Old...

"Heath Ledger Will Not Return in The Dark Knight Rises" and related posts

MoviesOnlineHonestly, I should have written this update article as soon as I wrote the one reporting the rumor. Instead, I'm doing it now that official word has gotten out: no, Heath Ledger will not be in The Dark Knight Rises via CGI-assisted cut footage...

"Dr. Thomas Hess Pleads Guilty In Erica Blasberg Suicide Case" and related posts

The Huffington Post | Full News FeedHENDERSON, Nev. - A Las Vegas physician who found the body of professional golfer Erica Blasberg after she committed suicide has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor obstruction.Erica Blasberg, Thomas Hess - Celebrity...

"Kanye Westâ€™s â€œTwisted Fantasyâ€ Opens At Number One" and related posts

FreddyO.comKanye West is back at number one. The emcee's new album, "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," opens atop this week's Billboard 200 chart with first-week sales of 496-thousand.Kanye West and Nicki Minaj Top the Charts - The Boombox...

"Angry Birds Seasons for iPhone and iPad lands in the App Store" and related posts

Pocket-lint : Latest NewsNope, it's an Angry Bird with a Santa hat on and it's flying towards your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. That's right iOS based ornithologists, Angry Birds Seasons has arrived (a day after the Android version, mind) in the App Store...

"Emily Blunt And Ricky Gervais Join Long, Distinguished List Of 'Muppets' Movie Cameos" and related posts

MTV Movies BlogThe list of "The Muppets" movie's cameo appearances might soon outnumber the list of actual Muppets in the film. The Hollywood Reporter has the scoop that Emily Blunt and Ricky Gervais are the latest celebrities to sign on to the film,...

"Is Texas Death Penalty Unconstitutional?" and related posts

Human Rights Now - Amnesty International USA BlogThat's the question that District Judge Kevin Fine in Houston will be deciding in the next couple of weeks. A hearing in the case of Texas v. Green, starting Monday, Dec. 6, will put the Lone Star State's...

"Taylor Swift Grabs Coffee Without Jake Gyllenhaal" and related posts

Pink is the New Blog | Everybody's Business Is My BusinessTaylor Swift, who has just been selected as Entertainment Weekly magazine's 2010 Entertainer of the Year, was spotted in her hometown of Nashville, TN heading out for a cup of coffee WITHOUT...

"Thursday Night Football, Texas Vs. Eagles: Michael Vick Is Key To Stopping Philly" and related posts

SBNation.com - All PostsThe Philadelphia Eagles will host the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football this week and the NFL odds are saying Philly is the heavy favorite.Houston Texans vs Philadelphia Eagles Live Streams Online Video Sopcast Kick Off...

"KENTUCKY: Creation Museum To Build "Full-Scale Replica" Of Noah's Ark" and related posts

Joe. My. God.The famed/infamous Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky has announced plans to build a "full-scale replica" of Noah's Ark. SRSLY.KY Gov. Beshear Unveils Plans For Creationist Theme Park Complete With Full-Sized Ark - TPMMuckrakerKentucky...

"NASA scientist discovers arsenic-based alien life form - on Earth" and related posts

Personal Money StoreA NASA researcher has discovered a bacterium unlike any other life on Earth living in the arsenic-laced waters of Mono Lake in California.NASA Discovery Literally Changes Life As We Know It - Daily IntelHas Nasa Found A...

"8 Facts You Missed About HIV/AIDS in the Black Community" and related posts

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Hip-Hop WiredThe state of black health has mounted under wide concern among health experts and community advocates alike, who propose that more people of color are subjected to the HIV/AIDS disease than any other ethnic group.Fighting Against the Black...

"Kate Gosselin Admits Her Kids Have "Anger Issues"" and related posts

Us Magazine All Channel NewsKate Gosselin doesn't want everyone to worry: She says her family is "doing wonderfully." Sitting down with the Today show's Meredith Vieira Wednesday to "set the record straight" on various rumors, she insisted once again...

"Cleveland Cavaliers Fans Make Chant Sheet For LeBron James' Return" and related posts

The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.comLeBron James returns to Cleveland to play his former team Thursday night for the first time since signing with the Miami Heat in the summer.LeBron Jamesâ€™ Brand Takes on the Cavaliers in Cleveland - Brand-Yourself.com...

"Tax Cuts Panel May Handle Jobless Benefits After Senate Blocks Reauthorization" and related posts

The Huffington Post | Full News FeedPresident Obama suggested Tuesday that a group of congressional leaders he has asked to work out a compromise on expiring tax cuts will also try to work out a compromise on expiring unemployment benefits.Congress'...

"Report: Britney Spears Leaked Audio Casts Boyfriend Jason Trawick as Physically Abusive" and related posts

PopEaterStar magazine's exclusive about Britney Spears being abused by boyfriend and former agent Jason Trawick seemed a little dubious ... until RadarOnline.com posted a telephone conversation that seems to prove it. The tape is conversation allegedly...

"Norad Santa Tracker 2010: Christmas Eve via Mobile Phone" and related posts

Phones ReviewIt is that time of year again when Norad Santa Tracker tracks where Santa Claus is; this year is different because as from Christmas Eve you can track him via your mobile phone.Track Santa Claus With Help from NORAD and Google - Techie...

"Frank Darabont Cuts WALKING DEAD Writing Staff" and related posts

Blog@NewsaramaWell, this is surprising: Deadline.com reports that Frank Darabont, writer/director/executive producer of AMC's The Walking Dead adaptation, has let go of the season one writing staff, and is considering going all-freelance writers for...

"Condoms with a Cause: HIV/AIDS in the African-American Community" and related posts

Clutch MagazineIn commemoration of World AIDS Day, Clutch Magazine has partnered with b condoms to educate our readers on the effects of HIV/AIDS in the African-American community.8 Facts You Missed About HIV/AIDS in the Black Community - Hip-Hop...

"Britney Spears Admits Being Abused in Leaked Audio" and related posts

PopEaterStar magazine's exclusive about Britney Spears being abused by boyfriend and former agent Jason Trawick seemed a little dubious ... until RadarOnline.com posted a telephone conversation proving it. The tape is a verified conversation between...

"Mike Leach Receives Endorsement From Donald Trump For Miami Head Coach Job" and related posts

SBNation.com - From Our EditorsBlog PostsDonna-- You made a big mistake when you did not take my advice and hire Mike Leach of Texas Tech--Look what's happened to them since he left they [COME ON TRUMP DON'T WRITE IN SMALL LETTERS OVER A PIC OF A GUY'S...

"House May Block Food Safety Bill Over Senate Error" and related posts

Dprogram.net(RollCall) - A food safety bill that has burned up precious days of the Senate's lame-duck session appears headed back to the chamber because Democrats violated a constitutional provision requiring that tax provisions originate in the House.House...

"BREAKING: Civil Unions PASS In Illinois Senate, Gov. Quinn To Sign Bill" and related posts

Joe. My. God.The bill just passed 32-24! Updates and reactions will be added to this post shortly. Somebody rush a defibrillator to Porno Pete's house!Illinois Senate Passes Civil Union Bill; Governor Has Promised to Sign - Towleroad News #gayIllinois...

"Latest Nielsen Report Shows Android and iPhone Most Desired Smartphone" and related posts

Android Phone FansWhat a shocker! Nielsen's latest findings show that not only do people want smartphones, but that those planning to move from a feature phone or upgrade from a current smartphone have spoken, and the mobile platforms they desire most...

"Sony's PlayStation Phone gets caught on blurrycam with Gingerbread" and related posts

Android Central - Android Forums, News, and HelpWell, what do we have here? The Sony PlayStation Phone has made a brief appearance in Greece. Perhaps most interesting is that the phone was running Android 2.3 aka Gingerbread, which still has yet to be...

"Mila Kunis Put through Paces for Black Swan" and related posts

Couture in the CityMila Kunis, along with co-star Natalie Portman had to go through grueling training sessions to prepare for the movie Black Swan, which opens December 3. This celebrity news and gossip comes courtesy of MTV.Natalie Portman and Mila...

"WIKI-CREEP ASSANGE, THE SCAMPPvt. Bradley, the Champ" and related posts

Greg Palastby Greg Palast I'm a "hero" and it makes me want to puke. This week I was voted a "Hero of the Media" in one of those fairly harmless polls that are little more than thermometers of face time on the idiot box.Wikileaks and the Elephant in...

"Video: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at the Paris Premiere of Megamind" and related posts

ShoppingBlog.comBrad Pitt and Angelina Jolie walked the red carpet for the Paris, France, premiere of Megamind. Brad has a beard again and is wearing his hair in a pompadour.Angelina Jolie Rises and Shines For a Busy Day Promoting The Tourist - PopSugarAngelina...

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