Fred Armisen To Lead 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' 8G Band

February 10, 2014, 1:53 pm

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There's been a lot of speculation on how "Late Night With Seth Meyers" was going to fill the enormous shoes of The Roots, who are moving with Jimmy Fallon to "The Tonight Show." Earlier reports said Meyers and his producers weren't even sure if they wanted a band or DJ.

Well, we can finally stop guessing: "LNSM" will indeed have a band, and it's leader will be none other than Seth Meyers' fellow "SNL" alum and star of "Portlandia", Fred Armisen. Meyers made the announcement via Twitter Monday afternoon:

Here's the first photo of the new @LateNightSeth band! #8GBand pic.twitter.com/jR07bDIZXQ

— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) February 10, 2014

A spokesperson for NBC tells Huffington Post that the band's official name is the "8G Band With Fred Armisen," and the additional members are (pictured left to right above) Seth Jabour (guitar), Kimberly Thompson (drums), Eli Janney (keyboards), and Syd Butler (bass). Janney is a member of Girls Against Boys, and Jabour and Butler are both from Les Savy Fav. Thompson is a world-renowned drummer who has played with the likes of Beyonce Knowles, Kanye West, George Michael and more.

In a subsequent tweet, Meyers explained that, "Fred will curate and lead the band, and continue to run it even when he's off shooting Portlandia."

Having Armisen on stage every night opens up even more exciting "SNL"-esque possibilities for the upcoming show, which according to The Hollywood Reporter will involve more sketches and characters than its predecessor.

Fingers crossed for regular appearances by Ian Rubbish.

Fred Armisen was born to play Ian Rubbish in "History of Punk" http://t.co/xlezCGokjP

— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) April 14, 2013

The @LateNightSeth twitter account followed up Meyers' announcement with one of their own, highlighting last year's drum-off between Armisen and Questlove from "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon."



Naturally, Twitter was abuzz Monday afternoon with the news, but we think Cecily Strong said it best:

@LateNightSeth oh my god dang. Fred Armisen now, too?! I am jealous of how cool and funny this show is already.

— Cecily Strong (@cecilybecily) February 10, 2014

We concur.

"Late Night With Seth Meyers" debuts Monday, February 24 on NBC.

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Performance Artist Imprisons People In Paris Metro Car In The Name Of Art (VIDEO)

February 10, 2014, 2:01 pm

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Some unsuspecting subway riders were recently in for the worst ride of their lives.

In piece of performance art on the Paris metro, an artist trapped riders in a train car that was made to look like a prison cell. He entitled the work "Métro-Boulot-Dodo" ("Subway-Work-Sleep"), a French expression that means the "same old routine."

Known only as Farewell, the French artist used black tape to outline prison bars on the interior of the metro car. Once riders entered the car at a Parisian metro stop, Farewell stepped out and quickly locked the doors. He then filmed commuters' reactions as they tried to exit the car at another stop.

Let's just say, the stranded subway riders were not amused.

On Vimeo, the artist explained that he and his partner tried to pull the stunt three years ago but failed. So when his friend passed away the year after, Farewell vowed to try again.

"I hope he will like the result," he writes.

See Farewell's performance art piece on the Paris metro in the video above.

(h/t Atlantic Cities)

11 Reasons You Need To Watch (Or Rewatch) 'Twin Peaks'

February 10, 2014, 2:20 pm

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I'm always looking for something new (or old) to watch during winter. My body is not equipped to go out in the unbearable New York City weather from December through March (sometimes longer), so I like to pile on 15 sweaters, eat a lot and watch TV every weeknight evening and throughout the weekend.

During this particularly horrible New York winter, I started rewatching David Lynch's 1990 hit TV show "Twin Peaks." I've only seen it once in its entirety (during college), but seeing as I rewatch Lynch's films more frequently than that, it seemed like the right time to watch it again.

I had almost forgotten how amazing it is. Sure, the ending is shoddily wrapped up (but did you expect David Lynch to be able to wrap something up neatly or to your satisfaction?!). Sure, some of the acting is atrocious (but that's definitely part of what makes it so hilarious and watchable).

Having doubts? Here are 11 reasons why you should be watching "Twin Peaks" right now.

Because it's David Lynch. And David Lynch is AWESOME.

Who else manages to capture our dreams the way they actually happen in our minds? Dreams are WEIRD! And David Lynch gets that. Who else would create such bizarre art? Every time I rewatch a David Lynch film, I find myself wanting to watch another. What better way to get all the Lynch you want than binge-watching the only TV show he made?

Because David Lynch isn’t making any new movies.

David Lynch's last film, "Inland Empire," came out in 2006. So how else are you going to get your fix?

Because of Special Agent Dale Cooper.

Oh, Special Agent Cooper. So weird. So straight-laced. And he also loves sweets, and drinks more coffee than anyone I've ever met! They just don't make 'em like this any more, girls.

Because of Audrey Horne.


SIGH.



SO GREAT.



Isn't she the best? I know the her "relationship" -- they never actually have sex or anything -- with Dale Cooper is a little creepy (she's only 18), but if it's wrong, then I don't want to be right! I
Because of all the doughnuts, coffee and pie.

What better time to host a "Twin Peaks"-themed party and gorge on these high-calorie treats?!

Because there are no other shows on television like it.

This show is WEIRD. Can you think of another show where a lady talks to a log and thinks it talks back? I didn't think so.


Because of David Duchovny's guest-starring appearance.

David Duchovny in drag? Great.

Because it's creepy.

David Lynch knows what lives in your nightmares. He knows what scares people. And what better time to be scared than when it's freezing and snowing outside and you're curled up under a snuggly blanket?!

Because you'll have strong feelings about the characters you like and dislike.

My love for Agent Dale Cooper and Audrey Horne is only rivaled by my hatred for James Hurley and Donna Hayward.

Because of all the ridiculous romances.

Have fun trying to keep track!

Because of its campiness and corniness. And its own awareness of its campiness and corniness.

Boy, does this show have some ridiculous, campy, corny dialogue. David Lynch is well aware of the soap opera aspects (why else would Lynch show brief glimpses of TVs airing the fictional soap opera "Invitation to Love"?).

One Man Took Screenshots Of Every Computer In 'Law & Order'

February 10, 2014, 2:27 pm

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We all want to believe that binge-watching is productive, but in reality we're really just lazily watching TV.

Jeff Thompson however, an artist and programmer, decided to do something useful with his binge-watching and created a fascinating project that charts the history and of technology in "Law & Order." Thompson began streaming the detective procedural on Netflix and found himself noticing the computers in the background.

Thanks to a commission from Rhizome, a nonprofit arts organization, Thompson bought the entire series and set out on a hefty endeavor: watching all 456 "Law & Order" episodes, in order, and screen-capping every single computer in every shot (though he admits he missed a few blurry ones). After a year-and-a-half's worth of work, he ended up with about 11,000 screenshots and some pretty interesting data.

Thompson charted the overall increase of computers during the show's 20-year run, how many appeared in each episode, noted every mention of a computer and gathered every fake website that appears on the show. While that sounds like an insanely daunting task, Thompson told The Atlantic that he watched every episode at 150 percent speed and even invented a special device that captured and categorized multiple screenshots for him.

His screenshots and all of the fascinating data he collected can be found on the project's Tumblr, Twitter and in a PDF book. So next time you brag about having seen every "Law & Order" episode, remember Thompson and how your binging didn't include half the work he did.

[h/t The Atlantic, Yahoo]

Artist Klemens Torggler Reinvents The Door

February 10, 2014, 2:37 pm

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Sliding, rotating, automatic, hinged. We thought we had a pretty firm grasp on the types of doors that exist in the world. How wrong we were.

This past week, a new kind of door, created by Austrian designer Klemens Torggler, has been mesmerizing the Internet -- and forever changing the way we look at this everyday structure.

"I can't stop watching this door open and close," wrote i09 Friday. We second that.



Dubbed the "Evolution Door," the clever geometric structure made its YouTube debut last June. (Watch the video below.) At the time, Torggler described his invention as a "flip-panel door." The artist has also said that the door has "soft edges" (for wayward fingers) and is "absolutely safe."

The "Evolution Door" is just one of several unorthodox doors designed by Torggler. All his doors are "based on rotating squares," his website reads, adding: "The special construction makes it possible to move the door sideways without the use of tracks. This technical trick opens up new applications for the door."

Watch a video of Torggler's "Evolution Door" in action here:

This Is What The 'Downton Abbey' Cast Looks Like Out Of Costume

February 10, 2014, 3:12 pm

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It's no secret that "Downton Abbey" is one of the most popular shows on TV, and we watch it for a lot of reasons. For the Dowager's zingers, for the latest on Lady Mary's love life, to find out what drama is unfolding downstairs and, of course, for the costumes.

So you may be a little surprised to see what the "Downton" gang looks like out of costume. Check them out below:

Robert Crawley, Hugh Bonneville


Violet Crawley, Maggie Smith


Cora Crawley, Elizabeth McGovern


Lady Mary Crawley, Michelle Dockery


Lady Edith Crawley, Laura Carmichael


Lady Sybil Crawley, Jessica Brown Findlay


Matthew Crawley, Dan Stevens


Lady Rose MacClare, Lily James


Anna Bates, Joanne Froggatt


John Bates, Brendan Coyle


Mrs. Patmore, Lesley Nicol


Mrs. Hughes, Phyllis Logan


Sarah O'Brien, Siobhan Finneran


Daisy Mason, Sophie McShera


Thomas Barrow, Rob James-Collier


"Downton Abbey" airs on Sundays at 9 p.m. EST on PBS.

Kendall Jenner, Miley Cyrus Pose In Bed For Sexy W Magazine Photo Shoot

February 10, 2014, 3:32 pm

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Miley Cyrus is baring more than her soul once again, posing topless for W magazine's beautiful "Pillow Tweets" photo shoot.

The 21-year-old singer had nothing to hide when it came time for photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott to snap the sexy shot. Kendall Jenner, Cindy Crawford, Miranda Kerr, and Lara Stone, to name a few, also posed in various states of undress for the stunning black and white photos.

It's no secret that Cyrus, who posed topless for German Vogue last week, fancies herself something of a nudist, telling Ronan Farrow in her W magazine cover story, "We never were inside, and we never wore shoes. I think it’s why I like wearing no clothes so much and I’m always naked."

Head over to W magazine to see the entire photo series.


CLICK HERE TO SEE MILEY CYRUS' STUNNING TOPLESS PHOTO

Watch This Couple Break Up In 154 Movie Titles

February 11, 2014, 12:50 pm

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"I know what you did last summer" means something totally different now.

In this funny and innovative sketch from POYKPAC Comedy, we see a couple break up using only movie titles -- 154 of them to be exact.

From, "Liar Liar," to, "It's Complicated," and, "What's Love Got To Do With It?," you'll be amazed at how well they make the movie titles flow together to create the perfect break-up storm.

They even find a way to include "Good Burger." Now that's impressive. Watch above!

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This Contortionist's Pumped Up Kicks Are the Kookiest Things You'll See Today (VIDEO)

February 11, 2014, 1:13 pm

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GoPros are the camera of choice for daredevils breathing fire over rooftops and adventuring "lion whisperers" on safari, so when we saw that something as safe (and relatively simple) as a breakdance was filmed with one, we knew it had to be pretty special.

Arthur Cadre, the "leg tutter" in the video above, is an incredible contortionist. Cadre must have devoted an inordinate amount of time so that his legs could loop, flip, and bend in the way they do -- and we can't imagine that it's a skill in high demand.

It's definitely one of the world's stranger hobbies, but we can't help but hit replay. Those first five seconds always get us.

Hugh Jackman Will Host The Tony Awards... Again

February 11, 2014, 1:18 pm

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NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Patrick Harris has given way to Hugh Jackman at the Tony Awards.

Producers of the annual telecast celebrating the best of Broadway said Tuesday that Jackman will once again take up hosting duties for the next awards on June 8 at Radio City Music Hall. It will be Jackman's fourth time hosting the Tonys. He previously emceed the show from 2003-2005.

Jackman, best known for being the hairy Wolverine in "The X-Men" franchise, was last on Broadway with a one-man show in 2011 that routinely sold out the 1,176-seat Broadhurst Theatre and usually posted weekly grosses of $1.5 million.

It was his third time on the Great White Way, following "The Boy From Oz" in 2003 and the play "A Steady Rain" with Daniel Craig in 2009. He had hoped to be back in the musical "Houdini" but he pulled out of that project.

Jackman's other stage credits include Australian productions of "Sunset Boulevard" and "Beauty and the Beast." In London he starred as Curly in Trevor Nunn's staging of Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!" He also was in the Oscar-nominated film "Les Miserables" directed by Tom Hooper.

The official eligibility cut-off date for the Tonys this year will be April 24, meaning all shows hoping to be considered for the awards must open by that date. Nominations will be announced April 29.

Last year's telecast saw viewership jump to 7.24 million people, the show's largest audience in four years. Harris hosted for the fourth time but he'll be on Broadway this spring in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch."

Huffington Issue 88: Virtual Love, Ty Burrell And More

February 11, 2014, 1:39 pm

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In this week's issue of Huffington magazine, we mark Valentine's Day with an unconventional kind of love: the virtual kind. Elsewhere in the issue, we discover the staggering amount of sexism in the classical music world, and speak to Americans who are too poor to afford Obamacare. On the lighter side, don't miss our sit-down with Ty Burrell, a taste test of canned chilis, and much more.

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10 Iconic Photos Of Absolute Fury From Iran's 1979 Revolution

February 11, 2014, 1:44 pm

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On Tuesday, Iranians marked the 35th anniversary of the revolution that overthrew Iran's pro-Western leader Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and instituted the Islamic Republic. Anniversary rallies brought millions of Iranians onto the streets to celebrate, according to Iranian state media.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, whose administration broke years of stalemate by engaging in talks with the west over the country's nuclear program, used his anniversary speech to appeal to hardline factions within the country. Rouhani criticized U.S. policy and vowed to continue a peaceful nuclear program, Al Jazeera America reports.

Iran's 1979 revolution ended the "humiliation" of western-imposed autocracy, Rouhani told crowds in Tehran. "People wanted their views to be an influence (but) the big powers were interfering in the internal affairs of this country. ... The Americans thought the country of Iran belongs to them. They interfered everywhere even on security issues."

The revolution ended Iran's constitutional monarchy and ousted autocrat Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Returning after 14 years in exile, Shiite leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini became the first Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, a religious system of government that endures until today.


Troops loyal to Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi arrive to control a crowd of demonstrators outside a burning government building at the height of Islamic revolutionary fervor in Tehran, November 4, 1978. (Kaveh Kazemi/Getty Images)




Women demonstrators carrying posters of Ayatollah Khomeini gather around a statue of the ruling Mohammad Reza Pahlavi at 24 Esfand square, December 11, 1978. (Kaveh Kazemi/Getty Images)




Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Empress Farah walk on the tarmac at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran to board a plane to leave Iran, on Jan. 16, 1979. (AP Photo)




More than a million supporters of an Islamic republic assembled around the Shayad (Shah Memorial) monument in Tehran, Jan. 19, 1979. (AP Photo/Aristotle Saris)




An Iranian soldier holds up a pro-Shah poster, while another holds a portrait of Imam Ali, son-in-law of Prophet Mohammad, as demonstrators pass by with the Iranian national flag flying in the sky on Jan. 25, 1979 in Tehran. (AP Photo/ Bob Dear)




Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini emerges from a plane after his arrival at Mehrabad airport after 14 years of exile, Feb. 1, 1979. (AP Photo/FY)


Armed women on guard in one of the main squares in Tehran at the beginning of the Iranian Revolution. (Keystone/Getty Images)




An army officer guarding the SAVAK (National Intelligence and Security Organization) headquarters in Tehran stands on top of an armored personnel carrier, with three demonstrators as a gesture of unity, on the afternoon when the army conceded and the Iranian Revolution was declared victorious, February 11, 1979. (Kaveh Kazemi/Getty Images)




Two men with guns looted from army garrisons celebrate on the afternoon of the victory of the Islamic revolution in Tehran, February 11, 1979. (Kaveh Kazemi/Getty Images)




Troops loyal to Ayatollah Khomeini stand in front of the U.S. Embassy during shooting in the compound in Tehran, Feb. 15, 1979.

This Is How Fred Armisen's 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' Band Can Make Our Dreams Come True

February 11, 2014, 1:46 pm

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With Monday’s exciting news that Fred Armisen will lead the “Late Night with Seth Meyers” band, we can’t help ourselves from wondering what to expect.

It’s no surprise that Meyers brought on his former “SNL” castmate to command the 8G Band, since music has always been a part of Armisen’s sketches. He even played drums in the band Trenchmouth and in the Blue Man Group (WHAT?!). Knowing Armisen’s penchant for hilarious, wacky musical sketches, these are some things we’re hoping to see from the new “Late Night” band -- we know we’re dreaming big, but why not?

Some serious drum action.



Another wedding band reunion.
Screaming, Dave Grohl and Ashton Kutcher included, please.



A performance by Defiance of Anthropomorphic Sea Mammals.
The greatest band ever.



The awesome sound effects from "Pet Sounds."
That echo chamber, that snap, that clap. Oh, and a Jack White cameo would be amazing, too.



A Carrie Brownstein appearance.
Can we have some table-dancing too?



Improvised trumpet and flute action from Garth and Kat.



A Bjelland Brother reunion.
Featuring a performance of "A Bottle of Sparkling Apple Juice," of course.



A Prince cameo.



A Blue Jean Committee performance.
Playing nothing but "Massachusetts Afternoon."



A Liberace tribute.



British Saddam Hussein playing guitar.



Fericito banging on the drums.



And of course, an Ian Rubbish cameo.


"Late Night With Seth Meyers" debuts Feb. 24 on NBC at 12:35 a.m. EST.

'Achy Breaky 2' Releases from Billy Ray Cyrus and Buck 22

February 11, 2014, 1:51 pm

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As far as Billy Ray Cyrus is concerned, to put a "hip-hop spin" on his 1992 hit single, "Achy Breaky Heart," all he needed was a bevy of scantily clad women, some new dance moves, and a guest appearance from Larry King (of all people). The country star, who is likely best known these days for being the father of Miley Cyrus, teamed up with rapper Buck 22 to release "Achy Breaky 2" with a new beat and an added rap verse. The 52-year-old singer may have taken inspiration from his daughter, who has expanded her range to rap music in recent months, telling Billboard, "A lot of people wanted to try to make me the white Nicki Minaj. That’s not what I’m trying to do. I love ‘hood’ music, but my talent is as a singer." Take a look at Billy Ray's attempted foray into the world of hip-hop below.

These 100-Year-Old Best Friends Share Their Hilarious Thoughts On Today's Pop Culture (VIDEO)

February 11, 2014, 2:02 pm

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When these ladies first met 94 years ago, the world was a completely different place.

Irene Cook and Alice Jensen were born in Chicago in 1913, ABC7 reported. They met at St. Gregory's School in first grade and "took to each other almost immediately," Jensen told the outlet.

In 1918, the year they met, Woodrow Wilson was president, Congress was grappling with an amendment that would give women the right to vote and World War I was being fought.

Now, the two 100-year-olds are still best friends, and recently appeared on the "Steve Harvey Show" where they shared their thoughts on today's pop culture -- chatting about everything from selfies and twerking to Justin Bieber and iPhones.

Between not believing that someone actually named their child North West and referring to Justin Bieber as "Justin Beaver," these two are nothing short of brilliant.

Watch the hilarious video above for their full appearance on the show.

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'Let It Go' According To Google Translate Is A Hilarious Mess (VIDEO)

February 11, 2014, 2:05 pm

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For now, at least, Google Translate isn't as accurate as a human translator. Words tend to slip and slide as if on ice, and the more translations you pile onto a single phrase, the stranger and more awkward it becomes.

Vassar College student Malinda Kathleen Reese recently performed a lyrical experiment where she used the site to translate "Let It Go," the song from Disney's "Frozen" that has taken over the Internet, one-by-one through a dozen languages.

The results are hilarious, as expected.

Reese warns in the description that she "can't belt like Idina Menzel," but if we're being honest, the power of her voice delivering the truly ridiculous lyrics was half the fun.

Watch the video above and see for yourself.

A 'History Of Men Moving On' Through Music, Just In Time For Valentine's Day

February 11, 2014, 2:10 pm

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While many people in relationships are excited about the upcoming Valentine's Day, some singles may not see it quite the same way. In fact, some people may just need to use this holiday as an opportunity to move on.

Luckily for us, music has provided just such a context, as illustrated by CDZA (short for Collective Cadenza) in this creative piece titled "History of Men Moving On."

Controversial Book, 'The Hindus', By Religious Scholar Wendy Doniger Withdrawn By Penguin Over Lawsuit

February 11, 2014, 2:23 pm

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Penguin Books India has agreed to withdraw a controversial book on Hinduism as settlement for a lawsuit filed in 2011, The New York Times reported.

The book, entitled "The Hindus: An Alternative History," by University of Chicago Divinity School professor Wendy Doniger, was published in the U.S. and India 2009 and was shortlisted for a National Book Critics Circle award. In it, Doniger reportedly argues that Hinduism is not a neatly 'unified' religion but rather the amalgamation of many practices and traditions that developed over millennia.

Dina Nath Batra, who heads Shiksha Bacho Andolan, a Hindu educational organization in New Delhi, filed the lawsuit against Penguin in 2011. In a notice to the author and Penguin Group USA, Batra said he, "found [the book] to be a shallow, distorted and non serious presentation of Hinduism."

Batra's sentiments appear to have been shared by others in the Hindu community. "During a lecture in London in 2003," New York Times book reviewer Pankaj Mishra wrote in 2009, "Doniger escaped being hit by an egg thrown by a Hindu nationalist apparently angry at the “sexual thrust” of her interpretation of the “sacred” “Ramayana.”"

The New York Times and Reuters referred to what appears to be a copy of the court settlement, which shows Penguin Books India's agreement to withdraw all copies of the book from India within six months.

Despite the Penguin's decision, the book has also been defended by many. Hindustan Times noted:

"Doniger is regarded as one of the foremost scholars of Hinduism. In her unique and authoritative account, she debates about Hindu traditions become platforms from which to consider the ironies, and overlooked epiphanies, of history."

The news generated over the issue may have worked to spread awareness of Doniger's book, despite the lawsuit's aim. In the wake of the settlement, someone set up a website, DownloadTheHindus, where the book may be purchased or downloaded in its entirety.

Who Knew Bill Nye's Takedown Of Creationism Would Sound So Spiritual? (VIDEO)

February 11, 2014, 2:54 pm

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When Bill Nye squared off against creationist Ken Ham in last week's highly anticipated debate, America's beloved "Science Guy" was concerned mostly with knocking down his opponent's pseudoscientific arguments.

But at times his rhetoric took on a surprisingly poetic tone.

"Where did we come from?" Nye asked the crowd at one point. "What was before the Big Bang? To us this is wonderful and charming and compelling. This is what makes us get up to go to work every day."

Nye's eloquence caught the attention of YouTube user melodysheep, who used Nye's words and some mesmerizing music to create a surprisingly inspiring video mashup -- check it out above.

The creationism debate itself, which was covered extensively by The Huffington Post, caused quite the stir on Twitter and across the internet. Maybe the video will help create some calm.

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“The Book of Mormon” can add another impressive record to its already vast collection of accolades. The production’s national tour become the highest one-week gross of a national Broadway tour ever.

According to Broadway World, “Mormon” raked in $2,802,606 at the 4,678-seat Fox Theater in Atlanta, Ga., for the weekend that ended Feb. 9. This dethrones the previous record holder, “Wicked,” which grossed $2,755,070 for a single week at the 4,500-seat Fabulous Fox Theater in St. Louis, Mo.

“The Book of Mormon” is the creative masterpiece from the minds of "South Park" creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker. Since it debuted on Broadway in 2011, the play has won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

During its run on Broadway, “Mormon” broke the Eugene O’Neill Theater house record some 50 times, selling out the theater for the highest cost per ticket. So far during its tour, it has set house records at 27 theaters across the country.

Due to its home theater’s relatively small capacity, 1,066 seats, average ticket prices can soar as high as $477. The musical’s consistent popularity contributes to these prices. However, Variety notes the theater's small size prevents the play from achieving the Broadway-wide record sales.