New ad zapper has TV networks worried about sales
(Tue, 22 May 2012 16:28:15 -0400)
The maker of a new DVR that lets consumers zap away broadcast TV commercials at the touch of a button suggested Tuesday that the networks are being short-sighted in opposing the technology.

UK hacker hits Justin Bieber's girlfriend account
(Tue, 22 May 2012 12:36:59 -0400)
Britain's judiciary says that a 21-year-old sentenced last week for hacking into a U.S.-based Facebook account accessed the page belonging to teen actress Selena Gomez, who is the girlfriend of pop idol Justin Bieber.

'House' closes after 8 seasons of healing and pain
(Mon, 21 May 2012 23:54:59 -0400)
Whither Dr. Gregory House? Would the cantankerous hero of the Fox medical drama mend his ways or self-destruct for all time?

Jenkins has top score coming into 'Dancing' finals
(Tue, 22 May 2012 11:09:58 -0400)
Only one point separates Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins from her fellow finalists on "Dancing With the Stars."

Gambling claims with Houston daughter investigated
(Tue, 22 May 2012 10:51:10 -0400)
Casino regulators are investigating whether the 19-year-old daughter of late pop singer Whitney Houston gambled at a Las Vegas Strip resort.

Carol Burnett writing book about late daughter
(Tue, 22 May 2012 12:38:43 -0400)
Carol Burnett's next book will likely inspire tears along with laughter.

UK virtual orchestra puts you in conductor's stand
(Tue, 22 May 2012 13:06:56 -0400)
A London museum is putting the conductor's baton in visitors' hands, allowing guests to direct a virtual orchestra using three-dimensional motion sensors.

Hip Hop Hall of Fame finds NYC home
(Tue, 22 May 2012 07:17:56 -0400)
Organizers say the Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum has found a home in midtown Manhattan.

Agent: 'OMG' diet book subject of 7-figure deal
(Tue, 22 May 2012 12:31:43 -0400)
The author of a self-published diet book that advocates skipping breakfast and taking cold baths has agreed to lucrative deals with British and U.S. publishers.

LA museum to unveil artist's big rock work in June
(Tue, 22 May 2012 17:06:43 -0400)
A rockin' good time is planned next month when the Los Angeles County Museum of Art pulls the covers off artist Michael Heizer's latest creation — a 340-ton boulder positioned to appear as though it's floating in mid-air.