Avatar 's made a billion dollars in 17 days. Haters may take some vanishingly small measure of solace in the fact that ticket price inflation means that despite the incredible financial haul, it may have been seen by only half as many people as Titanic.
Avatar hits $1bn
Are these the greatest songs of all time?
Rolling Stone magazine just released its list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time," as selected by artists, writers, and music industry folks. Here are the top 10: 1 Aretha Franklin "Respect" 19672 Public Enemy "Fight the Power" 19893 Sam Cooke "A Change Is Gonna Come" 19644 Bob Dylan "Like a Rolling Stone" 19655… READ THE REST
Spotify's "Blend" feature automatically makes and updates shared playlists with friends based on your listening data
Can't agree with your partner on a road trip playlist? Let Spotify curate your music based on both of your listening habits. "Spotify is globally rolling out Blend, which invites two users (with a Spotify Free or Premium plan) to merge their musical tastes into one curated playlist. Introduced in June, Blend is updated daily and… READ THE REST
Hollywood actor arrested in $227m ponzi scheme
Zachary Horwitz, 34, stage name Zach Avery, stars in low-budget genre thrillers. He is also, say prosecutors, the operator of a massive ponzi scheme that cheated 200 investors out of $227 million. The alleged hook was fictitious film deals with HBO and Netflix backed by his slim but factual Hollywood resume. Horwitz sent investors bottles… READ THE REST
This CBD balm can help ease aches as the world opens up again
Studies show that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of many who might not have had such problems before, and it's hardly surprising given the plight New York City experienced throughout 2020. After living through such a tense time when it was rare that we could even leave our houses, New Yorkers may… READ THE REST
Bright Cellars is making wine selection a lot easier – and a lot tastier
There's a reason why the movie Sideways was such a hit with audiences. Sure, it had a great cast and a fun script, but part of its success was baked into its premise. It was a comedy about people who took wine way too seriously. That's an idea that practically writes itself. You know all… READ THE REST
This ultra-compact, totally wireless portable charger is only $24
Nothing is worse than having your devices die when you're out and about. Sure, standard portable power banks will do the trick, but most are too bulky to carry around in your pockets. Plus, then you have to worry about the long charge times for those power banks have, not to mention the hassle of… READ THE REST
