From Rolling Stone. Proving once again that Christopher Lee is more awesome than you’ll ever hope to be, for his 91st birthday (yep, 91st), Sauron collaborated with Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner for his second heavy metal album based on the life of Charlemagne.  ...

It’s Memorial Day weekend and not only does that mark the unofficial start of summer, but it’s also my SEASON PREMIERE!   This is my 141stblogumn (plus 6 for Fierce Anticipation) and kicks off my fourth year on F & N.  To start the new season off right, I want to update some of the great...

Little Rock, AR – Friday By Joshua Mauldin 8-year-old Jeremy Martin was tragically born without the muscle dexterity to smile. His mother thought he would never know the joy of laughter until Kickstarter raised enough money to pay for corrective surgery. “We feel so...

Mean. Lazy. Boring. Be a fan

If you’re looking for a Father’s Day gift cup, Etsy’s got em! Be a...

The next time I’m tempted to deflect a compliment, I’m going to think of this awesome, awesome Amy Schumer video. Also, I’m going to start watching INSIDE AMY SCHUMER on Comedy Central like yesterday. [via Gawker]   Be a...

Sedona, AZ – Thursday By Joshua Mauldin After a long battle with depression, guru/psychic/healer/cranial-sacral specialist Soaring Eagle (birth name Lawrence Jones) decided to traverse to higher spiritual plain by imbibing a homeopathic cyanide solution. After little more than slight...

Just in case you’re as upset about the Merida makeover as many of us nerds are, here’s a very special episode of DORK TOWER by John Kovalic. [h/t The Mary Sue]     Be a...

Santa Clara, CA – Wednesday By Joshua Mauldin Yesterday’s breaking news that Super Bowl L will be held at the new home of the San Francisco 49ers delighted fans of the home city. Today’s announcement that the stadium will also include the bay area’s second biggest...

And it is AMAZING! [via i09] Be a...

Washington, DC – Wednesday By Joshua Mauldin FED Chairman Ben Bernanke released the details of a revolutionary stimulus plan that he hopes the Obama Administration will enact in time to take advantage of the summer months. The controversial plan would ban all citizens except for 15 to...

As a self-identifying hipster (I mean I’m an original L.A. Derby Doll, used to spend a ton of money on high-quality eyeglasses, and run a blog called Fierce and Nerdy for goshsakes), I’m often surprised by how many people in my circles don’t consider themselves hipster. As...

Washington, DC – Tuesday By Joshua Mauldin Amidst increasing pressure from Republican leaders for over-scrutinizing conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status, no one stood up to defend the Internal Revenue Service in any way, shape or form. “Sure it looks like they...

The only video game I’ve played in ten years is Madden [Seahawks!] so the new Xbox reveal means very little to me. However, I know I’m in the minority on this one so the LA Times is thankfully picking up the slack: 10:02 a.m.: Microsoft launched its event with a video full of...

The internet has done what the internet does best (outside of porn of course) and snatched (no pun intended) Beyonce’s new single Grown Woman before it was barely legal (pun intended). Check it out at Salon before it disappears. And it will. The single has the usual chicks-be-badass...

This Funny or Die She-Ra reboot is supposed to be a joke, but I would watch the heck out of both SHE-RA and SKELLY. Just saying can we get a female-led hero drama or a villain-led comedy around here already? She-Ra with Kylie Minogue from Kylie Minogue Be a...

Virginia Beach, VA – Tuesday By Joshua Mauldin While answering a viewer’s question Monday afternoon, Pat Robertson, the controversial televangelist and host of The 700 Club said something totally reasonable. “I’m a little surprised,” said Amanda Clix, the viewer...

I’m going to do this 7-minute workout for 7 days straight, starting next Sunday. Anyone interested in joining me? Here’s the breakdown: In 12 exercises deploying only body weight, a chair and a wall, it fulfills the latest mandates for high-intensity effort, which essentially...

Rubbing my  hands together. Ooooohhhh! This new season of television go’on to be good!!! (And this time, I promise to do a full rundown as opposed to going on massive amounts of bedrest like I did last year). First up, ONCE UPON A TIME: WONDERLAND, which not only stars the second main...