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Video: Yale student performs amazing Jackson tribute

By Jenn Beckett   |  Michael Jackson, Music video, Pop  |  October 06, 2009

Ivy League student Sam Tsui sings a lot like Michael Jackson; make that six Michael Jacksons.

Using a cloning effect, the singer was able to create an a capella medley of several popular Jackson songs — as six different people. It’s a solid show.

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Video: Before ‘Idol,’ Cowell sang as Wonderdog

By Jenn Beckett   |  American Idol, Music News, Weird news  |  August 12, 2009

When he was 23-years-old, Simon Cowell performed his single ‘Ruff Mix’ in a Wonderdog suit on Top of the Pops, a   British TV show sort of like MTV’s TRL but without the music videos.

The doggone track climbed to No. 31 on the U.K. charts in 1982, according to TVSquad.com.

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’80s flashback: Video tribute to Hughes classic films

By Jenn Beckett   |  Deaths, Movies, Tribute  |  August 06, 2009

John Hughes: Iconic director dies | Filmmaker defined a genre | Photos Photos from his movies

Throw on a pair of acid-washed jeans, grab some Wonka Nerds and watch the movie trailers of five cult classics from late director John Hughes. Plus, vote for your favorite Hughes film below.

The Breakfast Club:

Handful of high-schoolers stuck in Saturday detention realize they’re more than their stereotypes.

Memorable quote:

John Bender: “Hey, how come Andrew gets to get up? If he gets up, we’ll all get up, it’ll be anarchy.”

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‘West Side Story’ meets Web 2.0

By Jenn Beckett   |  Arts and Culture, Music video  |  July 01, 2009

Officially called ‘Web Side Story,’ this Internet musical parody includes remixes of the Jet Song (When you’re on the Net), I Feel Pretty (I’m on Twitter), Maria (Pandora), America (I like to be on eHarmony) and Tonight (Evite).

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Quacking phone doesn’t ruffle Obama’s feathers

By Jenn Beckett   |  Gossip, Politics  |  June 30, 2009

“Who’s duck is that,” Obama quickly quips after a cell phone with a duck ringtone interrupts his speech.

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Wiping worries flushed with new butt baton

By Jenn Beckett   |  Cringe  |  June 22, 2009

“Think about it, toilet paper is really archaic and disgusting,” the actress in this commercial says.

Arguable, but doesn’t the wonder wiper – er the “comfort wipe” – still use TP? So …. yeah.

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It’s the pits: Gillette tells men to shave armpits

By Jenn Beckett   |  Human nature  |  June 18, 2009

In an effort to sell more razors, Gillette encourages men to shave their armpits to avoid body odor.

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Teen’s tattoo trauma: 56 stars inked on face

By Jenn Beckett   |  Hey, Watch It  |  June 18, 2009

Belgian teen says she asked tattoo artist for three stars near her eye but woke up with 56 covering the left side of her face.  How does someone fall asleep while getting tattooed?

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Selling bling from ex-lovers for cold-hard cash

By Jenn Beckett   |  Bars and Clubs, Hey, Watch It  |  June 11, 2009

Ready to move on from your past relationship? What better way than to sell jewelry from your former beau.

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“Got Talent” singer earns YouTube stardom

By Jenn Beckett   |  Reality TV  |  April 15, 2009

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Susan Boyle is a YouTube sensation and poster child for judge not lest ye be judged.

Her audition for “Britain’s Got Talent” has been watched by more than 28 million YouTubers since Saturday.

Boyle’s performance is memorable because no one, including the judges, took the unemployed woman seriously.

Audience members rolled their eyes when the salt-and-pepper haired Scot said she wanted to be a professional singer, others chuckled after she said she wanted to be as famous as Elaine Paige.

All were shocked when she started singing.

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