A movie with a working title of The Hill is based on the popular Matterhorn ride. At this rate, we’ll be out of original ideas before the year’s out.
‘We Put Liberty on Layaway’: Stephen Colbert Addresses Crowds After FEC Approves Super-PAC
Stephen Colbert appeared at the Federal Election Commission in Washington, D.C., this morning to find out if his “super PAC” had been approved. It was. And so today is the first day Colbert can start living out his committee …
Canada Day Tour: William and Kate Begin North American Adventure
Remember Canada? That place in the South Park song? Well Prince William and Kate are heading there now, eh?
Watch: Javier Colon Wins NBC’s ‘The Voice’
Hit it! Javier Colon sang his way to become the first-ever winner of NBC’s singing competition The Voice last night, landing a recording contract with Universal Republic and $100,000.
Report: Jonathan Rhys Meyers Hospitalized After Apparent Suicide Attempt
Tuesday, reports surfaced that Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers (star of Showtime’s The Tudors) had been hospitalized following an alleged suicide attempt. (via People)
Casey Anthony Case Update: Casey Anthony Will Not Testify; Defense Rests
When Judge Belvin Perry, Jr. asked defense lawyer Jose Baez if he had any more live witnesses, Baez said he did not. Perry asked if the defendant would testify, and he said she would not. Perry asked Casey Anthony directly if she …
Reading While Eating For June 30: Pancakes, Penguins and Positivity
Today’s links highlight news and technology that are both eye-opening and delicious.
Mother-In-Law’s E-mail Rant to ‘Bad Mannered’ Bride Goes Viral
With her scathing e-mail on etiquette now circling the globe, stepmother Carolyn Bourne may soon be the world’s most famous monster-in-law.
Security Catch-22: Airports Can Opt Out of TSA Screeners, But It’s Not Easy
Airport administrators across the country trying to opt out of using TSA screeners for security checks are required to explain how private screening would be advantageous to the TSA. Only problem is the TSA won’t disclose what that means.
Slimy Summer: The 10 Dirtiest Beaches in America
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) recently released a contamination report of America’s beaches, and while some stretches of coast fare well, for others, the results aren’t a pretty shade of blue.
Elizabeth Taylor’s Famous Jewels Are Going on Tour
The world remembers Elizabeth Taylor by her beauty, eight tumultuous marriages and diamonds. Even after her death in March, the relics of her life, full of glamour and impassioned love affairs, live on to (literally) dazzle the fans.
Return of the Meat-Eaters: Many Lapsed Vegetarians Become ‘Ethical Omnivores’
Are you a vegetarian? Stats say you’re probably a woman. You probably bid adieu to four-legged creatures for ethical reasons. And you’ll probably be a carnivore again in no time.