Links of Interest 2/1

The Grammys last night were, uh, interesting.

When artists pick a cover and try to kick it up a notch. Sometimes it works. More than not however, it doesn't.

Not a huge hype year for Sundance. Your opinion may vary on whether that's good or bad. Regardless, here's a recap of what happened on the mountain Redford built.

Well this article was a bait and switch. I feel cheated.

The top 10 worst athlete signings of the last decade and no Philadelphia teams? The top 5 alone could have involved the Sixers!

What really goes on at those American Idol auditions?

At first glance, this list of everything John Locke said in Season 5 of Lost seems great. But then, you have to realize (well I think you have to realize) that for the last half of the season, it wasn't John Locke. And so it kind of falls apart. Still, freshen up for the premiere tomorrow.

With the Internet it's easier than ever to find that special someone, regardless of your interests.

Say what you want about Lady GaGa (though honestly, it's probably been already said) but you have to give her credit for spicing up a struggling music industry and succeeding.

A voodoo scholar (one of the better titles I've read in awhile) tries to set the record straight about the religion in the face of the Haiti earthquake.

Links of Interest 1/15

(Apologies for no links yesterday. Real life creeps in. If anyone has any need for freelance copy work, I'm your guy.)

Marvin Harrison seems like he might be in some trouble.

For the men out there – the hottest American Idol contestants of all time.

The Twilight franchise has inspired some very frightening merchandise.

Who doesn’t like a good snowmobile crash?

If you’re feeling hungry, here are a couple challenges you may want to seek out.

A closer look at Avatar.

One-episode characters from Lost.

Talking to a Facebook employee – and finding out what you don’t know about the site. (kottke)

Know these skills and you will go far.

Links of Interest 8/10

All advertising people need redemption for the evil they weave.

Who would you replace Paula Abdul with on American Idol? I know this list is supposed to be humorous, but I would really look toward Yoko Ono or Diplo.

A look at fast food in America.

I can’t beat this headline.

John Hughes left a great mark – here are some of the things we’ll probably never see in a movie again.

Wonder no more about where the cast of E.T. is now.

7 lies about lying?

These people – let’s just say they didn’t have the greatest timing.

Promotional stunts don’t always go right.

So, how is Obama’s presidency going so far?