There can be no more precarious word in showbiz than ‘sequel.’ Get it right and you’ve made The Empire Strikes Back. Get it wrong and you’ll be watching Staying Alive — and history tells us that’s far likelier. But that hasn’t …
Brilliant Idea: Florida Vending Machine Dispenses Gold
What happened to the days where vending machines only sold Fritos and Coke?
Reading While Eating for December 17: Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Celebrate the weekend with slow jams and fast fame.
Culturomics: Google Tracks Culture Trends Through Books
Want to know if the Beatles really were bigger than Jesus? Then head over to the Google Books NGram Viewer.
It’s Twins! Mariah Carey Prepares to Unleash Offspring on World
Congrats to Mariah Carey and her husband, Nick Cannon. But get this: the first people to be told the happy news? Only President Obama and the First Lady!
Video: Crazy Kitty Jumps from 30-Foot Telephone Pole
Here at NewsFeed we can’t help but get excited about animal videos (remember DJ Cat and Kitty vs. Gator?) and specifically, talented cats. But this feline caper had us hoping that kitty had some magic as well as some moves.
Did Facebook Kill the Blogging Star?
A new report says blogging has decreased among younger generations. Social media may be to blame.
Exclusive Video – Working With Zuckerberg: We Spend A Day With Facebook’s Profile Team
It’s 11:30 a.m. on a Wednesday morning. While average users flock to their Facebook account to brush up on the latest news stories or profile updates, the Facebook team in Palo Alto, Calif. conducts some serious business.
Free Shipping Day Saves Cash (and Grief) for Last-Minute Holiday Buys
Still putting off buying Christmas gifts? Today’s the day to stop procrastinating. (via It’s Your Money)
A Kardashian Christmas Begins With an Unforgettable Family Portrait
Oh, the weather outside is frightful. But the fire inside this mansion is so delightful. (Via the Huffington Post)
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Throw Dinner Party from Hell
Insulting your dinner guests for posing in Playboy is never a good idea. Especially if you posed in Playboy, too.
Could Student Protest Violence Lead to ‘Martial Law’ in the U.K.?
The violent escalation of the student protests against the tuition fees hike in London shocked many people, and now one of Britain’s top police chiefs is pondering the banning of future marches.