Nick Romano
This Day in History for May 7 – Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1718 – New Orleans, Louisiana (first named La Nouvelle-Orléans) was founded by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville (More info)
1824 – Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, famous for its ‘Ode to Joy’ melody, debuts in Vienna (More info)
‘It Gets Better’ Creator Dan Savage Sparks Uproar From Christian Teens
Dan Savage, known for creating the anti-bullying series ‘It Gets Better,’ sparked a controversy with a speech he gave recently at a high school journalism conference. While discussing the Bible, he reportedly so offended the Christian teens in attendance that many of them simply walked out.
Emma Stone Was the Cutest 2012 Oscars Presenter
The 2012 Oscars was Emma Stone’s first time presenting an award and she was super excited. (We’re letting you know just in case you didn’t already get that from her bit.) You know who wasn’t revved up at all, though? Her co-presenter Ben Stiller.
2012 Oscars – See the Big Night’s Worst Dressed Celebrities
The 2012 Oscars is that one night a year where no one wants to be on the worst dressed list. Despite all their efforts, however, there’s always those handful of stars that think they’re workin’ it when really Tim Gunn is rolling his eyes in the background.
2012 Oscar Nominations Honor George Clooney, ‘The Artist’ and Meryl Streep [PHOTOS]
The 2012 Oscars are just around the corner. It’s our favorite time of year when the really hardcore movie fans throw parties and get aggravated when all their guests aren’t paying close attention. Well, start getting pumped ’cause the Oscar nominations have been released. Check ‘em out below.
Twitter Users Completely Freak Out Over the SOPA and PIPA Blackout [IMAGES]
Who would’ve thought that a simple Congressional bill aimed at ending online piracy with the same potential to censor the entire internet community would cause such a mass panic? But that’s exactly what’s going on, especially with Twitter users.
Ultimate Guide to Christmas — Everything You Need to Know for the Holidays
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From gift giving to holiday movie specials to Santa Claus, Christmas time is one of the most best times of the year… and one of the most stressful ones. We know you're frantically browsing the web for last-minute presents, funny tidbits about the holiday and funny videos to watch. So, to take
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‘National Sheriff of the Year’ Thrown In Jail Named After Him
Based on a recent arrest in Denver, CO, no one is above the law, not even a former police officer who was the National Sheriff Association’s Sheriff of the Year in 2001.
Forget Flash Mobs — ‘Flash Robs’ Are the New Trend [VIDEO]
It seems as though teens have taken the flash mob to a new and criminal level by planning events called “flash robs,” during which they run screaming into a store, steal things in a frenzied mass and run out as quickly as they came in.
Addiction Vaccines Will Potentially Cure Nicotine and Drug Dependencies
Scientists in San Diego are developing new vaccines that will potentially cure addictions, allowing cigarette and drug abusers to kick their habits with a simple injection.
Dr. Kim D. Janda, a Scripps Research Institute professor, is one of the leading experts, having made addiction vaccines his main priority for the past 25 years. “We view this as an alternative or better way for some people,” he