“It’s a hit,” Kim Dotcom sang in the $3 million Megaupload Mega Song production released in December. The web mogul, who was arrested on Jan. 20 in New Zealand on copyright infringement charges, made a quick cameo in the …
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Megaupload’s Kim Dotcom Loses Top-Ranked Position in Call of Duty
Kim Dotcom, founder of the recently shuttered file-sharing site Megaupload, faces at least four more weeks in custody after a New Zealand judge denied him bail, Reuters reported. The German-born mastermind, also known as Kim …
Photos: The Larger-Than-Life Lifestyle of Megaupload’s Kim Dotcom
Kim Dotcom, Megaupload’s founder, was nabbed in a Jan. 20 raid of his New Zealand mansion. Authorities seized 18 luxury cars worth $4.8 million, as well as millions in artwork and electronics. Here are some of the most extravagant finds
Megaupload Founder Kim Dotcom, by the Numbers
When news of the international raid on Megaupload broke on Jan. 19 in the U.S., Internet aficionados got a glimpse of the man behind one of the largest file-sharing websites in the world. It turns out that the site’s founder, …
Where Are the World’s Friendliest Countries?
If you’re looking for a new home (or just a vacation spot), head Down Under for a friendly reception.
Governments Crack Down on Offbeat Baby Names
Hope Beyoncé and Jay-Z are feeling patriotic. In some other countries, Blue Ivy might not be an acceptable name.
The Foo Fighters Rock, Geologically Speaking
Now there is scientific proof that the Foo Fighters are one of the hardest-rocking acts around.
During a Dec. 13 concert in Auckland, New Zealand, Dave Grohl and his band literally shook the earth. Two seismic stations, …
Lost for 80 years, Alfred Hitchcock’s Earliest Known Film Makes Its Debut
Whether it’s a discovery made due to one man’s hoarding or his collecting habits is unclear — either way, a gem has been uncovered in the form of Alfred Hitchcock’s very first film, locked away for almost 80 years.
Sad News About Happy Feet? Rescued Penguin May Have Been Eaten
Here’s your sad animal story of the day: Happy Feet, the emperor penguin who famously washed ashore in New Zealand, has gone missing and his trackers are fearing the worst.
Lost Penguin ‘Happy Feet’ Takes First Steps Back to Antarctica
The beloved emperor penguin is finally on his way home after a three-month detour to New Zealand.
New Zealand Cathedral to Be Rebuilt With Cardboard. Seriously.
After devastation comes imagination.
Reading While Eating for August 29: 100% Irene-Free
We promise, this is the last time you’ll see the phrase “Hurricane Irene” in today’s links.