Rapper Mos Def Announces He’s Retiring His Name
What’s in a name? Well, for Mos Def, not much of anything after this year.
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No Jail for Galliano: French Court Fines Designer Over Anti-Semitic Remarks
It was judgment day for John Galliano, whose trial verdict over anti-Semitic hate speech was handed down today by a French court.
New ‘Chick’ Beer Is a Lady-Catered Brew in a Girly, Pink Package
Ladies, are you looking for beer that you can enjoy without going against your gender-specific needs such as a love of pink and a hatred of calories? You’re in luck!
It’s Finally Official: Ben Flajnik Will Be the Next Bachelor
At last, the news you’ve been hoping for — oh, and totally expecting — is official: Ben Flajnik will be the next Bachelor.
Watch: Jimmy Kimmel Chokes Up During His Tribute to Uncle Frank
Things got emotional on Jimmy Kimmel Live Tuesday night.
Study: Getting Married Before Age 18 Linked to Psychological Problems
A new study has found that girls who marry before they’re 18 are more likely to suffer from mental health problems later on.
Tumblr of the Week: TIME on Tumblr
If you’ll forgive us a bit of self-promotion, we must say that we think TIME’s latest Internet venture is pretty special.
Kids Do the Darndest Things: Teen Builds His Own Teeny-Tiny Home
For some 16-year-olds, planning for college consists of choosing the best party school. For Austin Hay, it consists of building the house he’ll be living in.
Teen Impersonates Physician’s Assistant, Examines Patients in Florida Hospital
A teenage boy spent a week examining patients in a Florida hospital. It may sound like the plot of a certain TV show, but Doogie Howser he is not.
Meet the Godfather: Wendi Deng Reveals Just How Close Tony Blair Is to the Murdochs
From a tiger-wife stint to a TMI interview, Wendi Deng has certainly been making headlines recently.
California Lawmakers Might Ban Styrofoam Containers
Certain to-go containers could get the heave-ho if a California bill is passed into law.
Tumblr of the Week: Windoodles
Who knew dry-erase markers and a sheet of glass could be so charming?