VIDEO Meet Goliath: the tallest, fastest, steepest wooden roller coaster in the world
Attention, thrill-seekers of the world: you have a new assignment.
AMC renews “Better Call Saul” for a second season, pushes debut back to 2015
The potential hit show, starring Bob Odenkirk and Aaron Paul of “Breaking Bad,” gets (at least) twice as many episodes. But we won’t be able to see them for twice as long.
Selena Gomez throws noisy house party; police break it up
Confusion reigns in Selena Gomez’ neighborhood, though it may be no real fault of her own.
PHOTO The first official photo of Christian Grey is real, and it’s spectacular
The long wait for the first photo is over. Ongoing are the waits for the teaser trailer, the actual trailers, and the film itself. But, hey, at least this is (a pretty good) something.
Sandra Bullock’s stalker had an arsenal of weapons, including two machine guns
Joshua James Corbett is charged with nineteen felony counts, nine of which involve possession of an illegal weapon. Corbett could serve up to twelve years in prison on the weapons charges alone.
VIDEO Mob of Chilean soccer fans storms through World Cup media center, because World Cup
Note to readers: if you are in Brazil for the World Cup, and you find yourselves short of tickets to a preferred match, do not use these fans’ method of entry. Contrary to what you may have heard about good old-fashioned soccer madness, breaking into a venue is illegal in every country.
Jack White’s new album debuts at #1, sets one-week vinyl sales record
The former White Stripes mainman scores his second consecutive number one solo album. An impressive and unusual percentage of first-week sales came from vinyl.
Clint Dempsey is releasing a rap album after the World Cup
The multitalented forward has been working on a debut album for years. Find out why he’s waited this long to release it.
What is a Maker Faire? Why did the White House host one?
3D printing, responsible for the image at left, is only a small part of what happens when a group of serious and creative people get together in the name of technology.
VIDEO The latest installment of Brian Williams rapping is here, and it is spectacular
The NBC Nightly News anchor has many talents: from world champion bass fishing to ultramarathoning to rapping, he’s done more than most men could in three lifetimes.
Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti drops F-bomb during Los Angeles Kings victory speech
Sometimes the day’s excitement carries you away with it.
Jozy Altidore’s injury status uncertain; future World Cup play a possibility
The striker is still nursing the hamstring injury he suffered in America’s 2-1 win over Ghana, but remains optimistic that he will resume World Cup play.
Alex Trebek becomes the longest-tenured game show host of all time
When Alex Trebek began his time as host of Jeopardy!, Ronald Reagan was in his first term as President, the Summer Olympics were in Los Angeles, and gasoline cost $1.21 per gallon.
Lars Ulrich will battle Will Ferrell and Chad Smith for title of “Least Relevant Drummer and/or Comedian”
However many cowbells you had before, get more of them.
Meet Jack Trammell: Democratic aspirant for the House of Representatives, vampire pseudo-expert, steamy romance novelist
David Brat has more than just yard signs and attack ads to be worried about.
America stands poised (maybe) to swoop in (potentially) and grab Qatar’s controversial World Cup bid (perhaps)
FIFA’s investigation into corruption and vote-rigging won’t be complete until July, but rumors are swirling that Qatar is on the cusp of losing the Middle East’s first-ever hosting bid (unless it isn’t), and that soccer’s world federation wants America to repeat its successful turn as host. (Or it might not.)
VIDEO Australian man cliff dives into Sydney Harbour, discovers Great White Shark, refrains from pooping pants
Remember this, the next time you take a trip Down Under, or are talking to someone who’s about to: Australia is a beautiful island paradise surrounded on all sides by bloodthirsty sharks.
To the surprise of no one, Michael Jordan is the newest American billionaire
What’s a sports icon to do when he has every bestowable title short of the Congressional Medal of Honor? Michael Jordan can tell you: go out and grab the most golden of brass rings, the one that says “Billionaire” on it.
Mila Kunis asks, politely and respectfully, that men stop saying “We’re pregnant”
Mila Kunis is due in September, which means she’s had to endure several months of “Oh, we’re pregnant, too” rejoinders to her own announcement. So, when Jimmy Kimmel told her that he, too, is pregnant, she had to take a stand.
Bill Murray crashed a couple’s engagement photo shoot, because Bill Murray
What do you do with yourself when you’re Bill Murray? Why–whatever you want, of course.
What is professional cuddling?
The idea might sound silly, or even absurd. But the spate of full-time, professional cuddlers cropping up across the country suggests that America could use a hug. Or, more time wearing pyjamas.
Did Kylie and Kendall Jenner write a young adult novel? What is it about?
And, if so, is that even the right question to be asking about a book clearly written by someone not named Kylie or Kendall Jenner?
Is “You Oughta Know” really about Dave Coulier?
The subject of Alanis Morissette’s song “You Oughta Know” will probably remain a mystery forever. As Morissette herself has put it, “With all due respect to whomever may see themselves in my songs, and it happens all the time, I never really comment on it because I write these songs for myself. I don’t write them for other people.” Is it really about Full House‘s Dave Coulier, or is that decades-old rumor completely baseless?
What does Halt and Catch Fire mean?
Here’s a hint: it does not refer to spicy hot coffee, Bastille Day, or disastrous pony rides.