“We have never, nor would we ever, use auto-tuning during the American Idol competition.”
— PRODUCERS at American Idol, responding to the use of the controversial voice-enhancing software in the U.K.’s X Factor competition. (via BBC)
Jon Stewart’s “I Have a Scheme” Glenn Beck Takedown
Glenn Beck’s 8/28 rally on the National Mall falls on the same date as Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. That — and, well, everything else Beck does — was enough to raise Jon Stewart’s ire again on The Daily …
Facebook Trying To Trademark “Face” and “Book,” Eventually Taking Away All Nouns
First, they came for our privacy. Now, they want to take two very common nouns, too.
Top 5 Gratuitous Gadgets
From the wheel to the 18-wheeler, innovation is the heart of human progress. But some innovators have taken a step… too far.
Quotes: Rep. Bobby Bright on Nancy Pelosi
“Never cross a bridge until you come to it. She may get beat (for re-election), she may step away, she may get sick and die.”
— REP. BOBBY BRIGHT, a Democratic congressman from Alabama, when asked whether he would support …
Carrey and McGregor To Come Out…In Theaters
Ever wonder to yourself what it would be like to see Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor make out?
Raw Video Shows Organized, Optimistic Chilean Miners
For a group of men trapped underground, the Chilean miners seem to be in good spirits.
China’s Got Talent Displays Inspiring, Toe-Tapping Skill
China’s Got Talent, the Chinese version of the TV show that helped make Britain’s Susan Boyle a singing star, has drawn attention to a very special kind of talent.
Ow-lellujah! Mormon Youth Leader Learns Saving Souls is Painful
As many of the faithful may attest, it can never be said that saving souls isn’t heavy lifting and strenuous work. But a Las Vegas man understands that in a painfully literal way.
Asian Carp Halts Kayaker’s Race
When you’re kayaking on a 340-mile race down the Missouri River, the last thing you should be worried about is fish.
Happy Friday: It’s Marcel, the Shell—With Shoes On
Here’s some adorable to start your day.
Lindsay Lohan Returns to Twitter, Delivers a Driving Lecture
After her brief but brutal prison-rehab combo, LiLo returned to the land of social networking on Wednesday with a new subject: staying out of trouble while on the road.