Mormon-affiliated Brigham Young University lifts YouTube blockade, citing educational benefitsPROVO, Utah — Brigham Young University, the Mormon church school where students agree to live a chaste and virtuous life, has lifted its almost three-year policy of blocking access to YouTube. Filipino inmates famous for recreating ‘Thriller’ video pay dance tribute to Michael JacksonCEBU, Philippines — The Filipino inmates who shot to global fame with a YouTube video of their “Thriller” dance swayed and stomped again Saturday in a behind-bars tribute to their idol, Michael Jackson. Ashton Kutcher, Perez Hilton, millions of YouTube viewers make NY singing 5th graders famousNEW YORK — They’re a bunch of regular grade school kids, but their fans include Ashton Kutcher, Tori Amos and Perez Hilton — plus millions of YouTube viewers. NYC 5th grade chorus sings hits online, and world takes notice; fans include Amos, KutcherNEW YORK — There’s something different about a group of fifth-graders graduating this week in New York City. Erie, Pa., officer seen mocking murder victim in drunken YouTube rant to patrol again soonERIE, Pa. — The police chief in Erie, Pa., says a white officer videotaped mocking a black murder victim and his family in a drunken barroom rant will soon return to patrol duty. ‘America’s Got Talent’ looking for its own Susan Boyle in show’s fourth seasonLOS ANGELES — “America’s Got Talent” has got a problem: Susan Boyle. New study: YouTube’s 2009 expenses will cost Google nearly $300M less than some analysts thinkSAN FRANCISCO — Paying the bills for Internet video leader YouTube isn’t as much of a burden on Google as some analysts think. Publisher warms to Scribd store, offers books by Dan Brown, Stephen KingNEW YORK — The publisher of Stephen King and Chelsea Handler will be selling books through Scribd, the online document-sharing service that the industry has criticized for enabling the downloading of pirated texts. Schwarzenegger wants to move classrooms toward online instruction, but technology lagsSACRAMENTO, Calif. — In the state that gave the world Facebook, Google and the iPod, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says forcing California’s students to rely on printed textbooks is so yesterday. Blue Jays OF Alex Rios apologizes for swearing at fan in tirade caught on YouTubeTORONTO — Blue Jays outfielder Alex Rios apologized Friday after he was caught on video yelling profanities at a fan. Simon Cowell’s spokesman says Susan Boyle recovers; career still on track despite setbacksLONDON — Susan Boyle is getting better after an anxiety attack caused by the pressures of her overnight fame and celebrity judge Simon Cowell plans to help her launch a professional career, Cowell’s spokesman said Tuesday. Simon Cowell’s agent says Susan Boyle is recovering; career still on track despite setbacksLONDON — Susan Boyle is getting better after an anxiety attack caused by the pressures of her overnight fame and celebrity judge Simon Cowell plans to help her launch a professional career, Cowell’s agent said Tuesday. Prime View of Taiwan to buy E Ink, maker of Kindle display, for $215MNEW YORK — E Ink Corp., the maker of the innovative display for the Amazon Kindle e-book reader, said Monday it has agreed to be acquired by a Taiwanese company for $215 million. Prime View of Taiwan to buy E Ink, maker of Kindle display, for $215MNEW YORK — E Ink Corp., the maker of the innovative display for the Amazon Kindle e-book reader and other devices, has agreed to be acquired by a Taiwanese company for $215 million. Report: YouTube sensation Susan Boyle in London clinic after finishing 2nd in talent showLONDON — Scottish singer Susan Boyle was taken to a London clinic for treatment following her second-place finish in a nationwide talent competition, a newspaper reported Monday. Book publishers waiting on Spanish-language boom can’t translate lackluster salesNEW YORK — The long-rumored e-book boom at last has arrived. But publishers still wait, and wait, for another supposed surge: Spanish-language titles. Susan Boyle decides on her future after taking second place on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ TV showLONDON — Susan Boyle may have been beaten by a group of street dancers who jumped, kicked and shook their way to victory against her on “Britain’s Got Talent,” but her musical career has barely begun. Church volunteer Susan Boyle faces the music and takes second place on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’LONDON — She may not have won, but unlikely singing star Susan Boyle showed she could face the music. Dream is done but melody lingers: Susan Boyle finishes second on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’LONDON — She gave a final curtsey, a shimmy of her hips, and walked off stage, leaving the winners to perform an encore. But it’s unlikely that finishing second on “Britain’s Got Talent” Saturday night to a dance troupe called “Diversity” will be the end of Susan Boyle’s showbiz dream. Dream over, but melody lingers: Susan Boyle finishes 2nd on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ TV showLONDON — She gave a final curtsey, a shimmy of her hips, and walked off stage, leaving the winners to perform an encore. But it’s unlikely that finishing second on “Britain’s Got Talent” Saturday night to a dance troupe called “Diversity” will be the end of Susan Boyle’s showbiz dream. The dream is done: Boyle finishes second on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’LONDON — She gave a final curtsey, a shimmy of her hips, and walked off stage, leaving the winners to perform an encore. Susan Boyle performs in the finals of “Britain’s Got Talent”LONDON — The lady has sung. But has she won? Does she have the talent? Ultimate test for UK’s Susan Boyle as Saturday showdown loomsLONDON — Susan Boyle, the Scottish church volunteer whose soaring voice has taken her to TV fame in a matter of weeks, goes into the finals of “Britain’s Got Talent” on Saturday as the public wonders if she will crack under the pressure. The Susan Boyle YouTube sensation: Cause for celebration, or a massive missed opportunity?NEW YORK — The final act of the year’s biggest pop culture sensation will not be seen on TVs, beamed out to multiplexes or heard much on the airwaves. Well, at least not in America. Australian man charged with inciting racial conflict against Jews with Internet postingPERTH, Australia — Police have charged a man who allegedly posted a video on YouTube with inciting racism under Australian state law, officials said Thursday. A newspaper report said the video targeted Jews. Obama’s Justice Dept. plans more aggressive antitrust investigationsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration warned corporate America on Monday that the government will more aggressively investigate big firms that hurt smaller competitors, contending that lax enforcement by the Bush administration contributed to the current economic troubles. Google CEO Schmidt confident his job on Apple board will withstand government scrutinyMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt is taking a government inquiry into his role on Apple Inc.’s board in stride, expressing confidence that the probe won’t find any evidence that the ties between the two companies throttle competition in mobile phones and other technology fields. Warner Music CEO Bronfman criticizes digital music efforts as 2nd-quarter loss widensLOS ANGELES — Warner Music Group Corp. Chief Executive Edgar Bronfman criticized digital music efforts Thursday, as the recording label reported online sales growth slowed, losses widened and wrote down investments in two Internet startups. Amazon unveils $489 Kindle with large screen, considered better for textbooks, newspapersNEW YORK — Amazon.com Inc. hopes a bigger version of its Kindle electronic reading device can be a hit, even if it’s more expensive, and the company is aiming it in part at college students who are eager to save money on their textbooks. British man snags ‘Best Job in the World’ _ lounging around Australian island paradiseSYDNEY — A bungee jumping, ostrich-riding British charity worker was named the winner Wednesday of what’s been dubbed the “Best Job in the World” — a six-month contract to serve as caretaker of a tropical Australian island. Ben Southall, 34, of Petersfield, beat out nearly 35,000 applicants from around the world for the dream assignment to swim, explore and relax on Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef for while writing a blog to promote the area. Disney’s quarterly income plunges 46 percent on declines at studio, theme parksLOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday its second-quarter net income fell 46 percent, dragged down by an underperforming movie slate and the impact of the recession on its theme parks. But its results narrowly beat Wall Street forecasts and its shares rose. A larger Kindle book reader could alter the economics of textbooks and periodicalsNEW YORK — Amazon.com Inc. is widely expected to unveil a new Kindle electronic book device with a larger screen Wednesday, which would be geared for textbooks, magazines and newspapers and possibly shake up the economics of multiple industries at once. |
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