Michael Jackson's new single was co-written and recorded by...Paul Anka picked by suebe 1 month ago

Among many other traditions, Chinese immigrants brought opium dens to the Western world. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Dickens, and Oscar Wilde all embellished the existence of opium dens in Victorian England. picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

You may be surprised. picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

How do you like your wine? USB Port? picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

Can you achieve super maestro? picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

I'd have to go with Pinky and the Brain. picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

"ALVIN!" picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

An elaborate Toyota marketing plan scared a woman into thinking she was being stalked. She's suing them for $10 million, of course. picked by suebe 1 month ago

Anybody vaguely familiar with Anne McCaffrey's beloved Pern series knows her books are packed with psychic dragon sex. picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

While you may agree/disagree with the choices and sequence, the analysis, history and discussions are worth the read. Also, check out the videos. picked by suebe 2 months ago

Excellent article about a writer and his discovery of metal. picked by ITC518 2 months ago

Unfortunately most people only know Patton from Faith No More, who are one of my all time favorite bands but FNM does not show off Mike Pattons amazing range and vocal ability. picked by ITC518 2 months ago

The LA Times has reported that the estate of the George Gershwin recently authorized Wilson to complete some songs left behind when the composer passed away in 1937. picked by ITC518 2 months ago

It's coming out next Monday. Someone posted the announcement a year ago, but I'm curious to find out how everyone feels now that the release is imminent. I'm skeptical, but I do plan on reading it. Just as soon as I finish Unseen Academicals, that is. picked by PhantomPineapple 2 months ago

Steampunk kicking and screaming out of the Victorian era, slapped it about a bit and tossed it, still writhing, into an Art Deco cityscape.
*bookmark and read* picked by Bornbad 2 months ago

Is escapism the enemy of smart science fiction? Are stories that let us escape reality always inconsequential fluff? That's what people argue — but the reverse is true. Escapism is a literary impulse, and escapist art is the highest art. picked by Bornbad 2 months ago

Will David Letterman ever live down the shame of being the first American to sleep with someone at work? Let's hope not!

*Trixie from Toronto:"Dave -- call me."* picked by Bornbad 2 months ago

The IRS is raising hell with "Raising Arizona" star Nicolas Cage, who owes more than $6.2 million in unpaid income taxes, records show.
The lien comes at a tough time for Cage, 45, who is weathering withering reviews for some of his recent flicks.

Plus 20 other tax dodgers picked by DerAlt 2 months ago

The battle of the undead on the big screen has been under way for some time now, and after months of hearing that vampires are taking over pop culture, it seems like we shouldn't quite put our friends the zombies (no, not those ones) down for the count. picked by yamz66 2 months ago

President Obama yesterday rolled out the red carpet -- and handed out doctors' white coats as well, just so nobody missed his hard-sell health-care message.
In a heavy-handed attempt at reviving support for health-care reform, the White House orchestrated a massive photo op to buttress its claim that front-line physicians support Obama. picked by nateebiinature 2 months ago

SNL is seeing that there is comedy potential in the politics, actions, and inactions of the president of the United States. picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

Comcast is in talks about creating a joint venture that would combine its entertainment assets with the video website's parent, NBC Universal. A deal could end free viewing of some TV shows.

Noooooooooooooooo! picked by nateebiinature 2 months ago

John Gosselin, of John & Kate Plus 8, takes $200,000 out of his and Kate's joint bank account, leaving only $1,000.

Yes, this show is still on, despite John's refusal to be in it... picked by Pazez 2 months ago

The Department of Health is spending £640,000 on sponsorship of television show The Simpsons as part of its campaign to raise awareness of obesity. picked by Franz6 2 months ago

Joey Ramone was diagnosed with schizophrenia at a young age and battled the illness all his life, the punk icon's younger brother details in a new book. picked by suebe 2 months ago