Twitter buys Niche, a talent agency for viral stars
Startup Niche has officially joined the Twitter family.Twitter announced Wednesday that it acquired Niche for a reported $30 million. It's a platform for digital stars to monetize their social...
View ArticleThings get weird when Conan O'Brien and Steven Yeun strip down at a Korean spa
Steven Yeun and Conan O’Brien took some time to get to know each other better outside of Conan's studio.In this clip from Conan, the two friends headed out to a spa in Koreatown for a relaxing day. The...
View ArticleBrett Gelman's new Adult Swim special is a dysfunctional family affair
The first time I talked to Brett Gelman, he explained he was driving to see his parents in San Francisco and stressed that they’re both wonderful people and he had a very happy childhood. The next time...
View Article'Hot Tub Time Machine 2' may have unintentionally predicted the next 'Daily...
A Hot Tub Time Machine 2 cameo just added a new dimension to the debate over who will host The Daily Show once Jon Stewart leaves.Jessica Williams, a fan-favorite Daily Show correspondent, quickly rose...
View ArticleThe first clip from James Bond's 'Spectre' is up—with a twist
Daniel Craig has once again donned his glasses and his Walther PPK. For the foreseeable future, on sets across the world, Craig is Bond, James Bond. Recognizing that the world is hungering for a...
View ArticleJon Stewart wants Arby's to take its job offer and deep-fry it
Jon Stewart may not know yet what he'll be doing after he leaves The Daily Show, but the job offers are already pouring in—including one from his longtime adversary.Casual viewers who saw Arby’s tweet...
View ArticleAzealia Banks combines nudity and cats for her 'Playboy' cover shoot
The Internet barely recovered after Kim Kardashian and Amber Rose attempted to break it, but Azealia Banks is giving it her best shot next.The rapper has been in the news more for what she’s said on...
View ArticleThe must-watch LGBTQ animated webseries that stars an out-and-proud french fry
If an out-and-proud french fry and a still-in-the-closet hot dog can find love, there's hope for us all.At least, that's part of the message behind McTucky Fried High, a new webseries that brings an...
View Article'This American Life' helped a woman say 'I love you' to her boyfriend for the...
Valentine's Day is only two days away, and couples all over America are busy searching for the perfect present with which to surprise their loved one. While many buy cheap boxes of chocolates and...
View ArticleKanye West debuts 'Wolves,' the reported first song from his new album
Kanye West debuted "Wolves" Thursday during his Adidas fashion show. It's almost surely the first track from West's new album if the Adidas livestream or his label's aggressive work in taking down...
View ArticleThe world's most incompetent leader gets his own webseries
You may not be familiar with Australia's prime minister, Tony Abbott—recently named the most incompetent leader of any industrialized economy—but whatever your politics he certainly makes for...
View ArticleDrake drops a new album out of thin air
Upon hearing the miserable news that brilliant New York Times journalist David Carr passed away Thursday, Drake shed a single tear, looked at at the reflection in his Josephine Floor Mirror, and...
View Article'Jimmy Kimmel Live' feels a bit different with Cookie Monster writing jokes
Cookie Monster is a creature of many trades. He’s a newsmonster, a wizard, a Jedi Knight, and even a parody master. But when it comes to writing jokes, he sticks to what he knows, leaving a very...
View ArticleThis Galentine's Day, treat yo self to the 13 best 'Parks and Rec' episodes
Over the past seven seasons, Parks and Recreation has bestowed upon us some of the most indelible pop culture touchstones. From Ron Swanson’s moustache to a little lesson in treating yo self, there...
View ArticleThe little girl from Missy Eilliott's 'Work It' video made an amazing tribute
Do you remember Missy Elliott's "Work It" and "Gossip Folks" videos? Unless you're one of the poor souls who'd apparently never heard of Elliott before the Super Bowl, of course you do. And there's...
View ArticleTaylor Swift enchants us with smoke and mirrors in 'Style' music video
As promised, Taylor Swift on Friday morning debuted the music video for “Style,” her third single off of the album 1989, which is brought to you by Instagram.Okay, it's not really brought to you by...
View ArticleYouTuber Ray William Johnson is back with ‘How to Get a Date’
BY BREE BROUWERRay William Johnson is back and ready to entertain on YouTube. After handing over hosting responsibilities of his popular =3 video commentary show to newcomer Robby Motz nearly eight...
View ArticleNew Beyoncé and Beck mashup proves they were made for each other
We could keep the Kanye-inspired beef between Beyoncé and Beck going, or we could rock out to this terrific mashup by SoundCloud user Beckyoncé.Inspired by the upset at the 2015 Grammys, the mashup...
View Article#WhyImSingle will make you feel better about being forever alone
Aside from Taylor Swift’s “Style” music video, the next thing dancing around your head around this weekend might be the question of why you’re single. It could be because of your social media habits,...
View ArticleInstagram can't touch this topless photo of Chelsea Handler
This article contains sexually explicit content.Has anyone out there not seen Chelsea Handler’s boobs yet? The comedian and TV host isn’t trying to “break the Internet,” though—just Instagram’s prudish...
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