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The Recession Helps Fans

Chris Tsakalakis | Posted 11.11.2009 | Sports


Chris Tsakalakis

An interesting trend has emerged from the clouds of the recession, a silver lining for sports and music fans. It turns out that more fans are going to more events -- and doing so at lower prices.

Patrick Swayze Will Respond to Each Fan's Condolences Through Whoopi Goldberg's Twitter

Ben Berkon | Posted 11.15.2009 | Comedy


Ben Berkon

"Thanks for all the RIPs," typed the dead Swayze to the first of the 15 million fans who posted on Twitter, as his ghost-self sat on Goldberg's lap.

Stay Cool This Summer Without Breaking The Bank (VIDEO)

Posted 09.03.2009 | Green


It's hot out there, but you don't have to trample on the environment to keep cool. Here are some efficient suggestions from Grist to survive the summe...

The Mighty Boosh: A Mighty Interview

Jeff Kreisler | Posted 08.28.2009 | Home


Jeff Kreisler

Their appeal and fan base is definitely growing, whether or not it'll be enough to make them a hit in the U.S. still remains to be seen, but in the meantime founders Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding are certainly enjoying the ride.

Harlem Memorializes Michael Jackson at Apollo Theater

Lauri Lyons | Posted 08.06.2009 | New York

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Lauri Lyons

The Apollo Theater's memorial tribute to Michael Jackson might as well have been Mardi Gras in Harlem.

Opening Day, and the Madness of Fandom

Michael Shapiro | Posted 05.07.2009 | Entertainment


Michael Shapiro

It is Opening Day and a show of hands, please, from all those sitting at their desks, and deluding themselves into thinking they are working while a ball game is on.

Getting a Grip on Fan Behavior in College Sports

Myles Brand | Posted 12.12.2008 | Entertainment


Myles Brand

There is something very wrong taking place in sports, including college sports. Fans cheering and jeering has, in some cases, gone beyond what is tolerable.

Gotta Be There At Invesco Field

Calvin Gipson | Posted 09.12.2008 | Home


Calvin Gipson

Yes, I admit I'm caught up in Obamamania. I have been one of the fans (as the McCain campaign likes to describe me) ever since I saw Obama speak in January at Denver University.

An Air Conditioner Or Tons Of Fans? Ask Umbra

Grist.org | Umbra Fisk | Posted 07.15.2008 | Green


Q. Dear Umbra, I'm a girl trying to make it in a big, hot, airless city -- New York, that is. We're in the middle of a heat wave that will soon end, ...