Real Beauty Sketches – Men

The Dove Real Beauty Sketches promotion for women is an awesome campaign.

It was only a matter of time before the guys had to get into the picture (literally)

Here’s the guys response – note, yes it is a parody.

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Hands On: Givit

Hands On: Givit (via THE Tech Scoop)

Today we take a look at the iOS video editor called Givit version 3.0.4.  I was immediately pleased that although Facebook sharing is included, I was not forced to use my Facebook log in to create … Read More

Thrift Shop – Classical Style

I played a little violin back in the day (I stress a little), but nothing like my man Peter Lee Johnson.

If you don’t know – you need to know, Peter Lee Johnson has been blowing up YouTube with his … Read More

IK Multimedia: help discover the DJ in you

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to jump in the DJ game, now might be the time to dabble for a nominal investment.

You may not have the “skillz” to DJ like a professional but IKMultimedia’s current sale might … Read More

Grandma Playing Kinect

Virtual Kick Ball

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People Are Awesome 2013

Music: Levitate by Hadouken. [iTunes Link]

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Hey Mama (via Bentley Green)

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THE NFL – A Bad Lip Reading

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Shira Lazar – IAWTV Awards 2013 Red Carpet

INFOtainment News caught up with one of our most favorite people in the business, Shira Lazar while we were covering the IAWTV Awards at the International CES conference in Las Vegas.

Shira was up for the award of Best Host … Read More

Justine Ezarik – IAWTV Awards 2013 – Red Carpet

INFOtainment News caught up with iJustine, Justine Ezarik, on the red carpet at the 2013 IAWTV Awards at the International CES conference.

Here’s a brief look at her show, iJustine, which she was nominated for “Best Variety Show”

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What’s Trending and Virgin Mobile Present The Tube-A-Tweet-A-Thon Holiday Spectacular

Tonight – Tune in at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET for what is guaranteed to be an awesome digital experience.

Mainstream and YouTube celebs will join forces to Raise Mad Cash for Homeless Youth during the 1st Annual … Read More

Alex Pelzer – Wake Up Call

I was virtually introduced to Alex Pelzer through one of my social media colleagues, Cindy Hoang.

Here’s a video of Alex performing one of his original songs, Wake Up Call.

I decided to post it here on INFOtainment News because … Read More

Rudolph, Meet DMX

This is off the chain!

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Hands On: Insanely Great Products

Over the last couple weeks, I had the opportunity to review some simple but great products from Insanely Great Products. The hyperbole in the name aside, these products are very cool and totally worth the money.

When I first opened … Read More

Nicole Westbrook: It’s Thanksgiving

Move over Rebecca Black, the 12 year old singer YOU discovered may be the next biggest YouTube sensation since, well you…

Nicole Westbrook is blowing up the interweb, and iTunes with her song about Thanksgiving – she loves some Thanksgiving … Read More

Sam Gordon: All She Does is Win!

Impressive…

Sam finished the 2012 season with 35 touchdowns on 232 carries, totaling 1,911 yards and averaging 8.2 yards per carry. She also added 65 tackles.

Read more on Sam here.

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The Simpsons Opening – For Real [video]

This is too cool – had to share

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Catch the Ice Dude [video]

So I saw this on ESPN this morning on the SVP & Russillo show. He closed out his show with the #bestavailablevideo (follow that hashtag for some great stuff…)

Today’s was so crazy I had to post it.

There’s a … Read More

AMAZING Voice – Girl Sings Whitney Houston Song in Grocery Store

[dropcap]Y[/dropcap]ou can tell God-given talent immediately when you see/hear it.

Case in point, check out this YouTube video of a young girl, in a grocery store, doing a killer rendition of Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You.

As you … Read More

15 Minute App Review – algoriddim vjay

I had a chance to try out the algroriddim app, vjay, this week.  I used their djay app already (the free version) and have been impressed with some of the cool features so I was really excited to try out … Read More

Gillette Targets Teens By Teaching The Art Of Shaving

Most men are relying on the lessons taught to them by their fathers, uncles, or that random guy they knew growing up when it comes to learning those important shaving skills. Most likely, you’ve been doing it all wrong. Now … Read More

3 Mobile Video Apps To Suit All Your Needs

In this day and age, it has never been more easy to use technology to capture a moment forever whether it be professional or social in content. It could a single second captured in a photo or minutes captured on … Read More

Hackers threaten Youtube over Anonymous video takedown

Hackers threaten Youtube over Anonymous video takedown (via The Inquirer)

HACKERS CALLING THEMSELVES Anonymous have threatened Google’s video sharing web site Youtube with attack if it does not restore access to a closed-down account. Youtube has pulled down Anonymous videos before, but it has never raised this much ire. At issue is the web site’s blocking of an account…

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Fake YouTube Site Targets Syrian Activists With Malware

Fake YouTube Site Targets Syrian Activists With Malware (via EFF)

Last week, EFF reported on two instances of pro-Syrian-government malware targeting Syrian activists through links sent in chats and emails. This week, we’ve seen new Windows malware dropped by a fake YouTube site hosting Syrian opposition videos. Below is a screenshot of the fake YouTube page, which…

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Wait, we just met. Hands off my Privacy!

Dear social media site/app creators,

I really enjoy some of the new services available you’ve created on the internet. You’ve also made some cool applications on mobile devices that allow us to share our experiences and interesting finds with others.  … Read More

Jeremy Lin – How To Get Into Harvard

Not only can he throw down a nasty dunk, or hit a game winning 3-pointer, but New York Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin can also give college counseling advise.

Check Lin’s 5 quick steps to get into Harvard

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15 Minute App Review – Avid vs iMovie

When I saw Avid show up in the app store the other day, I was excited to see some additional video editing tools available for the iPad.  The feature descriptions looked cool and although I wanted to wait for it … Read More

Jelly Bean Art: Kina Grannis’ Tasty “In Your Arms” Music Video

I am a “Kinerd”

My fiance and I have very different taste in music.  Sure, there are overlaps, but for the most part, he’s a punk rock fiend and I like (what he calls) “Middle of the Road” music; or … Read More

Best Commercials Are From Google

Thank goodness for TiVo, DVR, Hulu, Netflix, etc… because commercials stand in the way of satisfying my instantaneous entertainment needs.  There is nothing worse than…

Dun, dun, dun… Susie walks in the door, completely oblivious to the menacing shadow around … Read More

Black Keys: Blakroc 2

The Black Keys have taken to YouTube to announce the upcoming album, from their collaboration with Damon Dash, called Blakroc 2

Check it out:

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Klout Adds YouTube

You social influence profile, according to Klout, is pretty much complete now. They’ve added YouTube into the Klout score algorithm

It was mentioned during this afternoon’s extremely informative #KloutChat where the topic was, coincidentally, “New Networks”

If you’re on Klout – … Read More

G+ The Song

It was inevitable – someone was going to make a viral video for the latest social media/interaction platform, Google+

There have been countless songs produced for Facebook, MySpace and Twitter – so why not Google+ ?

Check out this remix … Read More

10 Viral YouTube Artists You’ve Never Heard Of

Very few people know this about me, but I had a very short-lived singing stint.  For about one year in high school, I sang everyday and did karaoke with friends almost every weekend.  I attributed that to my muscular thoracic … Read More

1982 Joe Montana TV Commercial [NSFW outtakes]

Less than a year after Joe Montana led the San Francisco 49ers to their first Super Bowl he was in the TV studio shooting the following commercial for a local car dealership.

Man I do not miss the days of … Read More

iJustine Challenges You to a “Fluidity” Contest

Justine Ezarik, aka, YouTube and social media maven, iJustine is putting her graphic design and art background to help charity:water. charity:water is a non-profit organization bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations.  They use 100% of public … Read More

Google shutters its Google Video service

Google + YouTube

In January of 2005 Google launched a little service called Google Video, much like YouTube.

Google Video was going to be a place where users could find, download and even purchase videos in order … Read More

Waka Flocka Wake Up Call

If only my kids could wake up with this much enthusiasm…

Check out this video of a young (2 year old) waking from a car nap to, what appears to be, one of his favorite Waka Flocka jams !

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Top YouTube Videos of All Time. You Guessed Wrong.

When I first came across ReadWriteWeb’s article, “Top 10 YouTube Videos of All Time,” a plethora of videos arranged themselves into a collage of thumbnails panning through my mind.  What could these videos be?  Old Spice commercial? Conan O’Brien’s controversial … Read More

Twin Baby Boy Chat

One word – HILARIOUS !

These little guys are having a conversation and, even though they’re toddlers, you can gather from the excitement that daddy did something with the socks and he’s in trouble for it

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YouTube In Talks With NBA & NHL For Live Streams, NHL Denies

Rumors of YouTube entering the realm of livestreaming started flying last Spring and they officially jumped on the livestreaming bandwagon last Fall.

In the months since, YouTube has been streaming as many events as they can get their virtual video … Read More