Breaking down D'Angelo's legendary 'Black Messiah,' track by track
D'Angelo released his first studio album in 14 years somewhat unexpectedly Monday morning.These digital age marketing event releases follow a clear path—an onslaught of superlatives flutter about,...
View ArticleChase Utley makes cancer survivor's day in surprise appearance on 'Ellen'
The Philadelphia Phillies may have had a lousy season, but one of their stars made a loyal fan’s day when he surprised her on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.Julie Kramer, a 23-year-old cancer survivor and...
View ArticleOne New Jersey family just got the caroling experience of a lifetime
Charlie Todd, the man behind the “No Pants Subway Ride,” is bringing his gleeful brand of surprise-based public performances to Christmas. As a part of Improv Everywhere, a New York City-based...
View Article'Naked Gun' comedy clone shines as clever YouTube webseries
Frank Drebin fans, he of the puntastic Naked Gun series, will find a new object of affection in the form of Burt Paxton, Private Detective—a clever and hilarious new webseries.Actor/comedian Burt...
View ArticleSony hires YouTube stars for a series of 'Annie' covers
It's perhaps the opposite of the hard knock life for YouTube content creators, who are increasingly getting more and more partnership opportunities with Hollywood and television. One such partnership,...
View ArticleChris Pratt jumped on stage at the 'Parks and Rec' wrap party for a special...
Friday marked the end of an era: the last day of filming for the final season of NBC's cult hit Parks and Recreation. During the day, the cast and crew took to Twitter for a nostalgic look back at the...
View ArticleDid Beyoncé illegally sample this Hungarian folk singer?
Hungarian singer Mitsou (real name Mónika Juhász Miczura) is suing Jay Z and Beyoncé over illegal use of her voice on 2013 blockbuster single, "Drunk in Love." Her lawsuit alleges that co-producer...
View ArticleNick Jonas taking a turn on the 'Big' piano will make your heart swoon
Ever since Tom Hanks first set foot on FAO Schwarz's larger than life, 15.8-feet-long piano in the movie Big, the instrument has become somewhat of a New York City landmark. While most choose to stomp...
View ArticleSir Ian McKellen teaches Cookie Monster how to resist his cookie urges
If anyone is a master of resistance, it’s Sir Ian McKellen. As Gandalf the Great, he helped a young, wayward Frodo Baggins resist the urge to become corrupted by the power of the One Ring. The famous...
View ArticleJimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake reunite to sing 'Jumper' in summer camp...
It’s always a special occasion when Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake get back together, whether it’s another rendition of “History of Rap” or, in this case, a look back at simpler times.On Tuesday...
View ArticleGiveaway queen Ellen DeGeneres upstaged Conan O'Brien on his own show
Ellen DeGeneres is renowned for her generosity. Conan O’Brien, not so much. While Ellen’s audiences are regularly given to gadgets, concert tickets, holidays, and more, Conan’s in-studio fans are more...
View ArticleKendrick Lamar debuts brand new song on 'The Colbert Report'
Kendrick Lamar, Tuesday night's guest on The Colbert Report, happened to be Stephen Colbert's last-ever musical performance. To send out the show in style, Lamar, accompanied by a jazz band that...
View ArticleTeach William Shatner about technology by crowdfunding his new book
William Shatner is writing a new book, but he needs your help to make his dream a reality.The 83-year-old Star Trek icon is turning to Kickstarter to help fund his latest tome, Catch Me Up. The book is...
View ArticleAnna Kendrick thinks David Letterman's cat toy is something NSFW
There's a classic “dirty mind” test in which some people see a cute picture of some frolicking dolphins, while those with baser urges instead see… other things. Anna Kendrick's recent appearance on the...
View ArticleJenny Slate belts out 'Landslide' as Marcel the Shell
Marcel the Shell is in the covers business now.Jenny Slate, the mastermind behind Marcel, has already showed off the tiny snail’s vocal capabilities on The Late Show, but this time she’s demonstrating...
View ArticleThe 'Black Mirror' holiday special is a dystopian Christmas nightmare
Dystopian sci-fi satire Black Mirror is the last show you'd expect to have a Christmas special, but by some miracle of British TV programming, White Christmas actually happened.As a palate-cleanser...
View ArticleAMC testing a monthly movie-subscription service to compete with Netflix
Like all other theater chains, AMC Theatres has seen a drop-off in ticket revenue as more consumers gather around the warm glow of streaming video. To combat this phenomenon, AMC is embracing the old...
View ArticleYouTube Music Night: Meet your 2015 musical obsessions
To close out 2014, YouTube celebrated the year in music on the platform by featuring a spate of up-and-coming performers who will likely dominate the mainstream in 2015.The event at YouTube Space L.A....
View ArticleCinemark, AMC, and other major theater chains drop 'The Interview' after...
The four largest theater chains in the United States have pulled showings of the Sony film The Interview after hackers threatened a massive terrorist attack as a reprisal for the film's premiere.Regal...
View ArticleAdult Swim's latest infomercial will scare you away from allergy meds forever
Just when you think it’s finally safe to stay up till 4am watching reruns of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Adult Swim strikes again with another one of their 11-minute journeys through the dystopian land of...
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