February 18, 2011

2011: The Year Robots Will Destroy Us All

I always half-joke about that whole "world ending in 2012" thing, but I'm starting to lean more towards believing it after watching no less than three examples of robots or computers taking the place of humans.


First we saw the IBM supercomputer named Watson beat out two of Jeopardy's smartest players. CNN says Watson's win doesn't make humans obsolete (yet), but I'm not sure I'm buying it. Jeopardy superstar Ken Jennings seems to agree, using his screen to say, "I for one welcome our new computer overlords." I'm with ya, Ken.

February 17, 2011

6 Things: My Favorite Britney Spears Videos

Although we've received nearly two weeks of sneak peeks, Britney Spears will fully debut just debuted her new music video for "Hold It Against Me" at 9:56pm on MTV. which you can watch right here. And because there is so much Brit Brit discussion to have, MTV.com will hold an hour-long discussion following the premiere with special guests breaking down the new video and looking forward to what we can expect from the album Femme Fatale.


Thinking of a new Britney Spears video had me reminiscing about the good ol' days of Brit when she was really selling it in her music videos. So, to celebrate the release of the "Hold It Against Me" video please enjoy my six favorite Britney Spears videos, in no particular order.

February 16, 2011

Watch: Live-Action Mario Kart

live action mario kart

Some things do not transfer from real life to video games (like the ANTM Wii game, oy!) but there are some very awesome video game to real-life switcheroos out there!

Behold the awesomeness of this live-action Mario Kart but some dude who zips and dodges his way along busy streets, and even into a shopping center to pick up some valuable bananas.


I've seen a lot of Super Mario Bros. costumes in my day, but this Mario Kart spoof takes the cake -- er, toadstool.

February 15, 2011

Tyra Banks Launches New Fashion & Beauty Site

Things have been fairly quite on the Tyra Banks front lately as we anxiously await the premiere of Cycle 16 of America's Next Top Model. But today Tyra tweeted about a new fashion and beauty Web site she's launching called TypeF.com.


The new site won't be fully available until March 15, but a beta version is now up for preview. As if her current site Tyra.com wasn't enough, TypeF.com is being described as a site for beauty of every size, shade and style.

Tyra says on her welcome page says, "YOU are beauty and typeF.com is the beginning of a movement that starts with and for YOU. It's a destination that continues my mission to expand the definition of beauty. My goal is for typeF to be THE place where you will find your ultimate style confidence created for you, with you and by others like you." Sounds very Tyra, no?

Check out this clip Tyra explaining to us what TypeF.com is all about.


If you're not enticed enough, you can sign up now for a chance to win some cool prizes like some concert cash or a shopping spree in New York City. Not too shabby! TypeF.com full launches on March 15 and the new Cycle of America's Next Top Model premieres on February 23 at 8pm on The CW. Click here to meet the models of Cycle 16.

What do you think of Tyra Banks launching a new fashion and beauty site? Leave a comment!

February 14, 2011

Watch Cat Jump In and Out of Box Repeatedly

Perhaps it's because I spent an entire weekend in a house full of cats, but I'm finding this video particularly enjoyable this morning.


Please enjoy this adorable clip of Maru the fat cat jumping in and out of a box!


Hope you're having as a productive day as I am!