The Sopranos star James Gandolfini has died, an HBO representative confirmed late Wednesday. He was on vacation in Italy with his family and may have suffered a heart attack, the HBO spokesperson told Vulture. Gandolfini was 51. Gandolfini won three Emmys for his iconic performance as Tony Soprano on the
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As has been written ad nauseam, we've seen a lot of activity in the wild and whacky world of cryptocurrency of late, thanks primarily to the tech industry's new obsession with Bitcoin. Depending on whom you ask, digital currency like Bitcoin will either be worth nothing in 10 years, or its value will make Warren Buffet weep. Show More Summary
Insomnia is the forthcoming album from J-Dub (not to be confused with J-Dub/Rockstar from the mid to late 90?s), and from the release is a song he made a video for called “Dancer”, which sounds like a mantra/chant. Of/for what? A dancer, of course.
A recent late night video segment during Late Night With Jimmy Fallon may have been his goofiest endeavor, yet, and surprisingly Fallon coaxed one of the world?s suavest actors into doing the skit with him. If you haven?t caught the sketch, which follows Fallon and actor Brad Pitt as they go on a yodeling adventure, you can do so here.
ByUnbigoted Research: WellCare Health Plans (WCG) has posted some extremely positive financials of late - with anticipation of continuing to do so throughout 2013 and beyond. This Tampa, Florida, based entity provides managed care services for government-sponsored healthcare programs throughout the U.S. Show More Summary
Fantagraphics co-publisher Kim Thompson has passed away.
He was born in Denmark, but moved to the United States in the late 1970s where he edited The Comics Journal and Amazing Heroes. During his tenure at Fantagraphics, he worked with a wide range of influential artists and writers. Show More Summary
NQ Mobile Inc (ADR) (NYSE:NQ) was in 14 hedge funds’ portfolio at the end of March. NQ investors should pay attention to an increase in enthusiasm from smart money lately. There were 7 hedge funds in our database with NQ holdings at the end of the previous quarter. In the financial world, there are a [...]
AutoNavi Holdings Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:AMAP) was in 6 hedge funds’ portfolio at the end of the first quarter of 2013. AMAP shareholders have witnessed a decrease in activity from the world’s largest hedge funds of late. There were 8 hedge funds in our database with AMAP holdings at the end of the previous quarter. In [...]
In late June, 40-year-old former Playboy Playmate Jenny McCarthy can be seen sporting a cleavage-bearing black minidress in a new commercial for the Carl's Jr. Cranberry Walnut Grilled Chicken Salad. Of her participation in the ad, McCarthy, who appeared again in Playboy in June 2012, said, "I'm excited to be the new Carl's Jr. Show More Summary
Post by Emily Abbate Aside from Jenelle Evans' trip to the hospital yesterday after feeling a lump in her throat, things with the Teen Mom star have been surprisingly quiet lately. I think it's safe to say the reason for that is her new boyfriend, Nathan Griffith. Show More Summary
Is EZchip Semiconductor Ltd. (NASDAQ:EZCH) a safe investment right now? Prominent investors are getting less optimistic. The number of bullish hedge fund bets were cut by 4 lately. In the eyes of most shareholders, hedge funds are viewed as underperforming, old financial vehicles of yesteryear. While there are more than 8000 funds in operation at [...]
Like many consumer-goods companies, Newell Rubbermaid is best known for the products it makes. Lately, though, it's been the dependable earnings growth and solid dividend that have led investors to buy Newell Rubbermaid stock, and if the company can deliver on expectations in the coming years, then its shares could see even further gains. Show More Summary
Mia McKenzie’s post about 8 ways not to be an ally is the must read article of the week. I’ve been thinking and writing notes about this topic a lot lately, and will probably post something about it myself, but Mia nailed a number of the issues that have been on my mind. Do Something has [...]
On Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, they occasionally hand out yearbook-style superlatives. Last night, they did it for the Stanley Cup finalists. It's worth your time. Read more...
Beverly Hills, CA – “Marijuana Moms” refers to a huge subculture that has popped up on the West Coast lately. A group of adults have banded together to openly reveal that they smoke weed regularly, and that it makes them better parents. Show More Summary
By YCharts: By Carla Fried Ever since its late 2011 initial public offering, affordable luxury clothing and accessory retailer Michael Kors (KORS) has eaten Coach's (COH) lunch, as seen in a stock chart. COH data by YCharts Kors needed...Show More Summary
The energetic and powerful young journalist Michael Hastings, most famous for his reporting on the follies of our Afghanistan intervention, who died yesterday in a car crash in Los Angeles went out with an interesting and iconclastic...Show More Summary
"If you grew up in the late 80s and early 90s you probably spent a fair amount of time (if your parents or your friend’s parents were cool) playing video games on Nintendo entertainment systems, at video arcades, and on your school’s primitive computers. Show More Summary
Last month I wrote about Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)’s China Strategy, highlighting the important trends in the Chinese market, and how important it was for Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), a late entrant, to gain market share in the world’s largest auto market. As fast as Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is likely to grow, it’s worthwhile to [...]
"Late Night" host shows Microsoft has an Xbox One messaging problem to solve.