Geek is chic.
This Saturday happens to be Hobbit Day, which is the birthday of the hobbits Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. In case you missed the memo, Bilbo and Frodo are two fictional characters from J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit," and subsequently characters in the movie series staring Orlando Bloom and Elijah Wood. The series happens to have an extremely high mark on the geek meter Read more
According to my gal geeksugar, tomorrow is Hobbit Day. When I think of Hobbits — the heroes from "Lord of the Rings" — I think about folks with insatiable appetites, the kind of folks who need eleven meals a day in order to survive. Or, the kind of folks who could eat several pieces of elvish waybread — something a normal man only needs one bite of — in one sitting. If all of this Read more
If you haven't caught up on the first season of Sherlock yet, then you'd better hurry: we have just three days before the season two premiere. Star Benedict Cumberbatch is one of our favorite famous geeks, and if you love him too, here's your comprehensive guide to where to find him next. On TV: The second season of Sherlock begins this Sunday, May 6, on Masterpiece PBS. On DVD: Better yet, Read more
Last October, we were so excited to pay a visit to the set of Snow White and the Huntsman outside London. We got a sneak peek into the amazing world Kristen Stewart and her costars, including Chris Hemsworth, Sam Claflin, Charlize Theron, and more, inhabited while shooting the action-packed fairy-tale movie. We have tons to come from our day poking around the remarkable set and learning about Read more
Coming up short for Valentine's Day date ideas? If you and your sweetheart are more of the geeky persuasion, simply hitting up an overpriced restaurant just won't cut it. We brainstormed 50 date ideas that incorporate science, tech, and video games, for a special Valentine's eve. But don't limit yourself — tackle these date ideas all year! Bundle up, pack a dinner picnic, and head to the Read more
The cast of Celeste and Jesse Forever hit the Sundance Film Festival to show off their sweet movie on Friday. It's Rashida Jones's first screenplay, and she also stars alongside Andy Samberg in the project. On the red carpet at their premiere, the two gushed about working together, and Andy joked that if he was tasked with winning back an old love in real life, he'd probably revert to "d*ck in a Read more
Miranda Kerr dressed up in a Louis Vuitton dress to attend a reception at the brand's Sydney store last night. The supermodel arrived home in Australia just a few days ago with her son, Flynn, and her mother was there to greet them at the airport. It was a happy reunion for the Kerrs, who will be together over the holidays. Orlando Bloom will join in on the fun as well, since Miranda told us at Read more
Miranda Kerr held on tight to her son, Flynn, as they made their way through the airport in Sydney this afternoon. Miranda was on trend in colored denim and stripes for the travel day while baby Flynn rocked a pair of yellow Sex Pistols sneakers by Sourpuss. His adorable style is just one of many reasons the little guy is currently winning our favorite new celebrity baby of 2011 poll, but there Read more
Will the Conchords fly again? According to Bret McKenzie, it just might happen — and this time, on the big screen. The actor recently told The Hollywood Reporter that there's definitely hope for a Flight of the Conchords film, saying, "We’re gonna try and do a movie. We just need a story." Though the HBO comedy series fizzled out after just two seasons, the show's 23 episodes are enough to Read more
The action began backstage at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in NYC today! Hairstylist Orlando Pita and lead makeup artist Lauren Cosenza were in charge of transforming the models into Angels, and girls like Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Adriana Lima squeezed in interviews between primping sessions. Kanye West, who's performing during tonight's show, popped between the beauty Read more
