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Why Yum! Took a Chance on Doritos Locos Tacos

Taco Bell's new Doritos Locos Taco hit restaurants last week, and it's already getting plenty of publicity -- and mockery. But whether it's a hit or a flop, expect more fast food mash-ups and bold blunders from the big chains.

Comedian Betty White Lands Book Deal

Showbiz veteran Betty White has been cresting quite the popularity wave lately. After work on TV shows like The Golden Girls, Super Bowl ads and a guest-hosting stint on Saturday Night Live, she has landed a two-book deal with Penguin.

The Justin Bieber Effect Reaches Books and Film

No matter how you feel about the YouTube-launched sixteen-year-old pop sensation, there's no denying that he's an entertainment industry juggernaut. News of not one, but two major Bieber deals came just this past Monday.

Senator Al Franken Rips NBC-Comcast Merger

Led by Senator Al Franken, lawmakers Thursday clashed with top execs at Comcast and NBC Universal over their claim that the media giants' merger would benefit the public. Despite calling for "strong conditions," legislators seemed likely to let the deal go through.

Hidden Crime: Domestic Violence Against Men

Amid the media frenzy over Tiger Woods, a key aspect was overlooked: He was not alone as a male victim of domestic violence. And beyond its physical and psychological costs, domestic violence against men exacts an economic toll.