News, Politics

Current TV has a new owner. The struggling cable network co-founded and introduced to the world by former Vice President Al Gore, has been sold to Al Jazeera, news of which was confirmed Wednesday (Jan. 2). The Qatar-owned network has plans to replace Current TV with Al Jazeera America with hopes of expanding its viewership […]

News, Politics, public enemy

President Obama has officially become a lizard. A newly unearthed fossilized prehistoric lizard has been named after the commander in chief because of its teeth. The foot long extinct reptile has been named “Obamadon  gracilis,” (Latin for Obama’s teeth) as an ode to the president’s pearly whites.

News

Common stays getting those acting checks and now he’s getting another one. The Chi-town MC has been recruited by Current TV for a new promotion highlighting the burgeoning network’s prime time lineup. Describing the network and its viewers as “Politically Direct,” Common recites a series of phrases to classify the Current viewer – “trailblazer,” “truth seeker” and […]

Politics

Al Gore and wife Tipper Gore have decided to separate after 40 years of marriage. Al Gore, who is best known for his role as vice president and active role within climate change, announced the separation via e-mail.  Gores wife Tipper is best known as the leader of the Parents Music Resource Center, where she […]