The Winner Is... Not The Sing-Off

The Sing-Off has been dropped from NBC's line-up and announced to be replace by a new singing talent show called The Winner Is. It will feature a new form of elimination process, and a new prize for contestants to outdo each other for.

Video Game Geeks Rejoice, E3 Approaches

June 4 marks the start of another epic Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). It's the place to be for video game news. So expect Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony to bring their A+ games. Along with the big game developers, this is the video game event of the year.

Have I Got News For You, It's Still Here

Have I Got News For You, Britain's benchmark and beginning of British Panel shows, returns for its 43rs series. Satirical and comedic takes on the news have never been better with a list of guest hosts that create a new atmosphere every week including actors, comedians, and politician.

Today's Addition - Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums

Their's a new addition to your array of panel shows, Dara O'Briain: School of Hard Sums. It's a largely mathematically based panel game where the host, extremely funny stand-up comedian Dara O'Briain, and a special guest star of the week are thrown fun maths based questions by resident math guru Marcus du Sautoy.

Happy Memorial Day

Let's take a moment, a minute, a day to remember all those people who built this country for without them we would not be here right now, workers, parents, soldiers, presidents, Americans.

Comedy Round-Up

This is your comedy round-up for this week of May 26.
Featured this week are the panel shows 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Would I Lie To You?. Also we'll be taking a look into other popular panel shows that aired this week.

Shareholders Throw The Facebook At Underwriters

Since Facebook's initial public offering (IPO) of $38 was not successful in more ways than one. Shareholders are not only disappointed with the performance of the stock on the NASDAQ, currently juggling between $31 and $32, reports now say that insider information was being circulated amongst "preferred" investors.

It's Back ... Would I Lie To You?

Host Rob Brydon reunites with team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell for another series filled with guests stars as they engage in fibbing and faking. Welsh boy wonder Rob Brydon tries to rein in the chaos as posh cynic David Mitchell constantly bickers with hyperactive Lee Mack.

Lucky 13 For 8 Out Of 10 Cats

The Friday night Channel 4 panel show 8 Out Of 10 Cats has recently returned for a lucky 13th series. Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and John Richardson, along with a band of new guest stars, return to start a new series of satirical bantering of the hottest pieces of new each week. Treading the line between satire and insult, the three regulars come back to make us laugh at the state of the world.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review

Samsung Galaxy Nexus, one of the hottest items with the Android operating systems. What it should do it does very well and what it can do is simply amazing. That said it is not without its flaws. But should you buy it? 

Don't Let The Sing-Off Sign Off

The Sing-Off, NBC hit singing contest is starting to sing its swan song, having announced to not be renewed for the NBC Fall season. After three seasons, each one increasing in size, length and talent with memorable moments of no instruments required, the series has come to a dramatic screeching stop.

Blog Opening

Welcome to the latest news blog for contemporary life. This blog focuses on more or less niche interests such as electronic gadgets, a cappella music, video games, stand-up comedians. OK, fine, they may not all be niche activities but certainly not always tackled by our local new channels.