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ICYMI, Lady Gaga's latest release, Born This Way is dropping this Monday, May 23. But you don't have to wait to get in on the Gaga action — she's been taking over the Internet in the weeks leading up to the album release by partnering with digitally savvy companies in unexpected ways. Want to get your hands on some free tickets to her show, Gaga-inspired clothes, and swag? Read on to find out Read more
Lady Gaga is already big on Facebook, and now for the first time ever, she's about to get down on the farm. A unique partnership between Lady Gaga and Farmville creator Zynga will allow fans to complete tasks within the Facebook game to earn listens to previously unreleased tracks from "Born This Way," set to be released on May 23. Starting on May 17, you can visit "Gagaville," a neighboring Read more
Really? Really? The next edition of the popular instructional For Dummies series is dedicated to one of the most well-known and successful Facebook games in history: FarmVille. FarmVille For Dummies ($20) is a beginner's guide to the game, offering instructional advice, tips and tricks, and addresses technical issues. The author is "the founder and creator of the largest FarmVille fan site," so Read more
iPad alternatives: the main contenders — Gizmodo Dad crushes son's spirit by telling him he's not a Single Lady — Urlesque Email-counting shirt broadcasts your unread tally — Dvice The Stark Expo 2010 isn't real, but I wish it was — io9 Kill the comments with a single switch in Chrome — Lifehacker 15 April Fool's jokes with a tech twist — Unplggd Even Bulgarian politicians are Read more
I recently read an article about the increase in spending on virtual goods and gifts. According to the piece, analysts estimate that this kind of virtual spending could bring in $1 billion this year in the US alone — and nearly $5 billion worldwide. From Facebook apps like the popular FarmVille — which allows players to run their own virtual farms — to competitive games like Sorority Life Read more
Engage in the messy drama, bloody politics, and sexual escapades of the mythical world of Westeros in the new Game of Thrones Facebook game. Based on the TV and book series, the social game Games of Thrones Ascent mixes storytelling and strategy as seven noble families fight for control of Westeros. Players choose one of seven noble families to swear allegiance to, cultivate their land, earn Read more
Many women love social gaming and spend countless hours watering their virtual crops via Farmville or taking care of their Sim. Prominent brands are attempting to tap into this digital game obsession by providing customers with games that reward them for their physical activity. Take a look at the social games that Striiv, SELF magazine, and Nike have developed to motivate you to train, and let Read more
Cate Blanchett says she "pities" women who've had plastic surgery — Refinery 29 Just in time for St. Patrick's Day: how to wear shamrock without looking froggy — Stylelist Lady Gaga goes to Harvard wearing an unbelievable headpiece — Styleite Be a beauty rebel and ditch these rules — Beauty High Get all FarmVille on your nails — Beautylish The staff of Elle magazine made a sexy music Read more
Emma Stone sat down to chat about her new movie The Help on last night's Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, but things took a turn to the geeky when Emma revealed why she had to cancel her Facebook account — Farmville! Check out part one of her interview with Jimmy Fallon (and the return of The Recharger!) below! Read more
One Kings Lane cofounder Alison Pincus and her husband, Zynga CEO and founder Marc Pincus (you may recognize him if you're a Farmville fan), are selling their absolutely lovely home in San Francisco's Presidio Heights neighborhood for $8.9 million. As you may expect from a cofounder of One Kings Lane, the home is dressed impeccably in the real estate photos. According to Trulia: The grand, Read more
