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Australian man wins a tropical island in an online raffle
For the budget price of A$49 an Australian man has won himself a tropical bloody island. More specifically a tropical resort on the Micronesian island of Kosrae, a place so perfectly remote and teensy that it barely registers on a … Continue reading
Amazon Video Direct announces first Stars program winner
LOS ANGELES — Baltimore-based filmmaker Justin Doescher has been tapped as Amazon Video Direct’s first Stars program winner. The program, which was announced at the same time as Amazon Video Direct’s launch in May, gives show creators the opportunity to earn … Continue reading
Excitement levels for the ‘Harry Potter’ script have reached a fever pitch
LONDON — As the July 31 release of the script to J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter play inches closer, social media excitement is quickly reaching unprecedented levels. SEE ALSO: The first ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ reviews will get your … Continue reading
Demi Lovato, Nick and Joe Jonas get together for mini ‘Camp Rock’ reunion
“Joe, why don’t you come out here,” Nick Jonas said on stage Tuesday night, successfully taking us all back to 2008. Joe Jonas joined Demi Lovato and Nick at the Washington, D.C., stop of their Future Now tour, and treated … Continue reading
Tumblr advertising push could bring it back in favor with Verizon’s help
Soon, Tumblr will have a new parent, and soon, it will help pay more of the bills. The blogging site, owned by Yahoo (which is in the process of being acquired by Verizon), is introducing a new advertising program that … Continue reading
Tumblr users will soon see ads on their blogs in a move to generate revenue
Soon, Tumblr will have a new parent and be expected to help pay more of the bills. The blogging site, owned by Yahoo (which is in the process of being acquired by Verizon), is introducing a new advertising program that … Continue reading
Alibaba invests $150 million into esports, including $5.5 million tournament
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba on Tuesday made a a $150 million investment in the International e-Sports Federation. The IeSF and Alibaba will use the investment to help “esports be recognized as sports,” including securing participation in the Olympic Games. The … Continue reading
ESL One is kicking off 2017 with a ‘Dota 2′ tournament in Malaysia
ESL One is bringing Dota 2 back to Southeast Asia, pitting eight of the best teams from around the world against each other Jan. 6-8 in Genting, Malaysia. SEE ALSO: Esports creeping beyond livestreams and onto TV networks The premiere … Continue reading
Yes, Donald Trump basically called for Russia to hack Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump stood before the media on Wednesday and, when asked about the leaked emails from the Democratic National Committee, encouraged Russia to do more. “Russia, if you’re listening, I hope you’re able to find the 30,000 e-mails that are missing,” he … Continue reading
‘Stranger Things’ is full to bursting with references from ’80s films
Netflix’s latest original show, the 1980s themed horror-mystery-synth album Stranger Things, has exploded in popularity since its release. And it’s absolutely full of ’80s throwbacks, and not just because it stars Winona Ryder. Vimeo user Ulysse Thevenon put together a … Continue reading
