Monthly Archives: February 2011

Will Distributed Solar Drive Utilities into Bankruptcy?

Mr. Tirpak outlined the following parallels: Both had long been considered to be sure-fire businesses with dependable income. Both took advantage of the seemingly dependable income to load up on debt. Both face disruption from a disruptive technology (the Internet, … Continue reading

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Miley Cyrus to appear on ‘SNL’ as guest host (AP)

NEW YORK – NBC says Miley Cyrus will be making her first appearance as guest host of “Saturday Night Live” this week. The network said Monday that the multiplatinum-selling singer will be joined by musical guests The Strokes. A week … Continue reading

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Corey Haim Snubbed at Oscars "In Memoriam" Tribute (omg!)

Ron Galella, Ltd./Wireimage.comUs Magazine Corey Haim is this year’s Farrah Fawcett. The troubled teen star, who died at age 38 in March 2010, was left out of the “In Memoriam” segment during Sunday’s Academy Awards show, which paid tribute to … Continue reading

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Oscar After-Party Tweets from Hollywood’s Hottest Celebrities (omg!)

After the 83rd Academy Awards end, the only place to see and be seen for Hollywood’s royalty are the Oscar after-parties. This year celebrities were hobnobbing at Elton John‘s AIDS After-Party, Madonna and Demi Moore‘s Oscar affair, Vanity Fair’s infamous … Continue reading

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The Best Real Oscar Moments: Acceptance Speeches (omg!)

While some of the great moments at the Oscars are pre-planned and carefully rehearsed before the ceremony, a lot of what is caught on camera, especially what is said in acceptance speeches, isn’t the product of a production team. Take … Continue reading

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5 Best Ways the Oscars Tried to Stay "Young and Hip" (omg!)

During their banter at the beginning of the Oscars, hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway made a few quips about the award show’s attempt at being “young and hip.” So did it succeed? Here’s a look at some of the … Continue reading

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Anne Hathaway’s Performance at the Oscars: Her Best Lines (omg!)

Anne Hathaway at last year’s Academy Awards. Chrisa HickeyYahoo! Contributor Network Anne Hathaway might have shared the stage at the Oscars with one of the biggest personalities in Hollywood, but it didn’t stop her from sneaking in some of the … Continue reading

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Melissa Leo’s Cursing Brings Excitement to a Dull Oscar Ceremony (omg!)

Melissa Leo‘s Oscar speech for her Best Actress in a Supporting Role win was one for the history books — and it wasn’t because of Kirk Douglas‘ extended introduction. Leo — who played Alice Ward in the Mark Wahlberg and … Continue reading

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The Top Rock and Roll Moments at the Oscars (omg!)

Rock and roll and The Oscars don’t usually go hand in hand, but over the years we’ve seen a few iconic rock and roll moments on the annual awards show. At this year’s 83rd Academy Awards, Nine Inch Nails front … Continue reading

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Preliminary Oscars ratings down for ABC (AP)

NEW YORK – Preliminary Oscars ratings from the nation’s biggest markets are down 7 percent from 2010. The Nielsen Co. said Sunday’s Academy Awards telecast, where “The King’s Speech” was the big winner, had a 24.6 rating and 37 share … Continue reading

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