FROM MTV NEWS It’s the end of the world as we know it, and Danny McBride has fallen off of the wagon a little. At least, that was the case when MTV News’ Josh Horowitz visited the set of “This Is The End,” the new apocalypse comedy starring McBride, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Craig Robinson, James Franco, and Jonah Hill.
Read MoreThere are few places (if any) in the world where you could find urban art, zoomorphic whistles* and Hungarian poetry in a single place—except, of course, on the Internet.Today 30 new partners are joining the Google Art Project, contributing nearly 2,000 diverse works including contemporary art from Latin America, ancient art from China, rare Japanese paintings and Palaeolithic flint heads from Spain.One highlight of the new collection is a project to capture the growing trend of urban art and graffiti in Brazil. More than 100 works from walls, doors and galleries in São Paulo have been photographed and will be included in the Art Project
Read MoreWhen we started holding our Big Tent events in London two years ago, we wanted to stir up lively conversation about some of the hot topics relating to the Internet and society. After all, the political meaning of a “big tent” is to attract diverse viewpoints to come together in one place. Since then, we’ve held more than 20 Big Tents on three different continents to debate issues ranging from arts and culture online to the economic impact of the web.Later today, the Big Tent is coming to Washington, D.C
Read MoreThe first footage from Edgar Wright’s “The World’s End” debuted as part of a run-down of summer movies. It only lasts about 1.5 seconds, but it’s great. Also, learn the difference between Marky Mark and the Rock in today’s Dailies! » Let’s play “Marky Mark lyric or The Rock smacktalk”! [Vulture] » Sam Mendes said that the idea of directing a “Skyfall” sequel made him “physically ill.” [The Playlist] » Can you find the 1.5 seconds of “The World’s End”?
Read MoreFrom cracking the human genome to advancing medical research through computer games, British social entrepreneurs have a proud history of using technology to make the world a better place.Last year, we launched the Global Impact Awards to support nonprofits using technology to tackle some of the world’s toughest problems. We gave $23 million to seven organizations working on projects ranging from aerial technology that protects wildlife to data algorithms that ensure more girls and minorities get placed in advanced math and science classes. Today, as the next step in the Impact Awards, we’re kicking off our first Global Impact Challenge in the U.K., inviting British nonprofits to tell us how they would use technology to transform lives
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