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January 9, 2012

No, The Internet Does Not Make Introverts More Introverted [The Internet]

In one of those hilariously ponderous technology-meets-society stories for which the New York Times exists today, fabled internet thinker Clay Shirky (pictured)…

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Polish Military Prosecutor Shoots Himself In The Face After Press Conference—And Survives [Video]

Col. Mikolaj Przybyl was defending the country’s team of military prosecutors against leaks that suggested it mishandled investigations to protect a deeply…

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Evan Rachel Wood and Jamie Bell: Engaged?

The actress is spotted out with her boyfriend wearing what looks like an engagement ring…

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Hillary Scott’s Custom Wedding Gown: All the Details!

The Lady Antebellum singer married in a one-of-a-kind Vera Wang mermaid dress that made her “a contemporary vision of a traditional bride,”…

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‘Underworld 4′ Image Gallery & Clips; Kate Beckinsale Talks Franchise Future

It’s all things ‘Underworld 4’, including a gallery of hi-res images and reel of clips from the film – as well as…

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Screenwriter John Logan to be Honored by Irish in Film

Mike Barnes “Hugo,” “Gladiator” scribe joins Michelle Williams and Melissa McCarthy at intimate Feb. 23 event in Santa Monica.read more…

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Ousted ‘Walking Dead’ Showrunner Frank Darabont Lines Up TNT Drama Pilot

Lesley Goldberg He’ll write, direct and exec produce the period project “L.A. Noir,” based on the true story of former LAPD chief…

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‘Shameless’ Season 2 Premiere Jumps in Ratings, ‘House of Lies’ Starts Strong

Michael O’Connell Showtime’s Sunday line-up launched to good results, though “Californication” may show slight signs of fatigue with a modest fifth season…

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Drug dog busts Snoop Dogg’s bus

Hip hop star Snoop Dogg faces a drug charge after border agents searched his tour bus along the same stretch of a…

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‘Mad Men’ Season 5 Premiering in March, Says Jon Hamm

Michael O’Connell The star of the AMC series announced an unconfirmed date for the drama after contract negotiations delayed its return nearly…

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Watch: Duncan Jones-Directed UK TV Commercial for Virgin Money

This is an odd video to feature, but it’s cool nonetheless, and directed by one of our favorite directors, Duncan Jones (of…

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Lisa Wilson and Myles Nestel Launch New International Sales and Financing Company

Pamela McClintock The Solution Entertainment Group, funded by private equity, will make its debut at Berlin’s European Film Market.read more…

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‘Cassady Nippleson,’ the Best Offensive Fast-Food Receipt Yet [Fast Food Racism]

We’ve been writing all day about racist fast food receipts. But how could we forget sexist fast food receipts, too? Reader Diane…

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Jonathan Nolan Being Eyed To Re-Write ‘Akira’

Warner Bros. is considering ‘The Dark Knight’ co-writer Jonathan Nolan (among others) to rework the script for its troubled Americanized ‘Akira’ movie….

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‘Hunger Games’ Star Jennifer Lawrence to Announce Academy Awards Nominations

Lauren Schutte The actress, whose “Winter’s Bone” performance was nominated for an Oscar last year, will join Academy president Tom Sherak for…

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Jay-Z’s New Song ‘Glory’ Features His ‘Greatest Creation’ Blue Ivy

Hear his and Beyoncé’s newborn daughter cry at the end of the track…

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Writers Guild of America to Honor Eric Roth With Its Laurel Award

Gregg Kilday The screenwriter of both “Forrest Gump” and “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” will receive the lifetime achievement award on Feb….

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Jay-Z Releases Rap About Daughter Two Days After Her Birth as Neo-Natal Neighbors Stew Over Their Treatment by Hospital

Jay-Z has confirmed the birth of “the most beautiful girl in the world” his newborn daughter with, what else, a new rap!…

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