Fired 'Community' creator Dan Harmon attacks NBC chief

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Well, we've all probably already heard the news about Dan Harmon's ousting as showrunner for next season. At risk of over-editorializing, I'll save any sentiments about that for “Introduction to Finality,” as it's effectively Harmon's swan song.

One day after NBC confirmed it has replaced Dan Harmon as showrunner on its low-rated but much-loved sitcom Community, Harmon has responded via his Tumblr to the network's claims that he'll serve as consultant on the

poniewozik New post: My thoughts on the Dan Harmon fiasco; suits axe auteur, fans lose. http://t.co/cavmmWMJabout 27 minutes ago reply allyourtv @moryan I had heard a week or two ago that Community wasn't going to continue if Harmon was still attached.

Why'd Sony want me gone? I can't answer that because I've been in as much contact with them as you have. They literally haven't called me since the season four pickup, so their reasons for replacing me are clearly none of

It's not the darkest timeline for "Community" fans, but it's close — creator Dan Harmon is out as showrunner after Sony Pictures Television opted not to…

Why Sunday's Solar Eclipse 'Ring of Fire' Will Be Rare Sight

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When the moon blots out the sun in a solar eclipse on Sunday (May 20), producing a "ring of fire" in the sky, it will cover roughly 94 percent that of the sun and offer a rare view of our nearest star. The remaining sun ring visible at the peak of the

The weather forecast looks good for Los Angeles, most of California, and the rest of the US Southwest for Sunday's solar eclipse. But clouds threaten the view in much of Asia and the US Northwest, South and Midwest. In Southern California, most inland

His grandfather called him down from the tree, saying it was time to go inside their home on the Navajo reservation and wait while the sun died and was reborn. There was going to be a solar eclipse. Whitethorne wanted nothing more than to eat,

YouTube Preview Image. This is one of the better Solar Eclipse informational videos I've seen and worth watching even if you're not in the eclipse path. If you are able to view it I wish you good skies. I've seen only three but

A once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse will be visible as the moon blackens most of the sun along a path stretching from Northern California southeast to western Texas. A thin C-shaped sliver of sun will be visible in Marysville and Yuba City,

No racehorse compares to Secretariat and the 1973 Belmont

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CHENNAI: The AIADMK government's move to convert a block of the new Secretariat complex into a super-specialty hospital has received the much-awaited cleara.

The birthplace of Secretariat, the winner of horse racing's Triple Crown in 1973, will be up for auction a week from today following the foreclosure of the state fair that bought the property. Meadow Farm, which was purchased by the State Fair of

Advertise, Agents/Brokers, Search, Swag, Log in/Join, Cool Stuff, Articles / Blogs, "The property I was advertising has sold as a result of my ad on your site. I will definitely advertise with you again" – Mike W, Coldwell Banker, FL

RICHMOND — The Caroline County farm where champion racehorse Secretariat was born left her family's possession decades ago, but Kate Chenery Tweedy hopes the new owners keep the equestrian tradition alive — as well as resurrect the annual State Fair

Advertise, Agents/Brokers, Search, Swag, Log in/Join, Cool Stuff, Articles / Blogs, "The property I was advertising has sold as a result of my ad on your site. I will definitely advertise with you again" – Mike W, Coldwell Banker, FL

NAACP announces support of same-sex marriage, shoring up Obama's base

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The NAACP announced Saturday the 103-year-old black civil rights group is supporting same-sex marriage. The group's board of directors made the decision at a meeting this weekend, saying it was a "continuation of its historic commitment to equal

The largely symbolic move puts the N.A.A.C.P in line with President Obama, who endorsed gay marriage a little over a week ago.

The NAACP has passed a resolution supporting marriage equality. “Civil marriage is a civil right and a matter of civil law,” says NAACP president Benjamin Todd Jealous. As the Facebook IPO fizzled (funny how a magic $100 billion appearing is a fizzle),

When President Obama spoke out in favor of same-sex marriage, some worried what effect this would have among his black supporters — particularly in terms of the traditionally conservative black church. But a recent poll showed a significant

(CNN) — The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Saturday announced its backing of same-sex marriage, more than a week after President Barack Obama also expressed support for the issue.

Mick Jagger, Kristen Wiig sendoff highlight 'SNL' season finale

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VIDEO: Mick Jagger Saturday Night Live opening monologue from SNL in May 2012. Jagger answered frequently asked questions about him. WATCH here!

VIDEO: Mick Jagger Saturday Night Live opening monologue from SNL in May 2012. Jagger answered frequently asked questions about him. WATCH here!

Mick Jagger will host 'Saturday Night Live' on May 19 and will perform with the Foo Fighters and Arcade Fire. Watch the promos.

Mick Jagger, 68, is both the host and the musical guest on the season finale of Saturday Night Live (Saturday, 10:30 pm, Ch. 30), marking his fourth time as the musical guest on the show and first time doing the hosting thing. And Lady Gaga, 26,

There's a rumor going around that Harry Styles of One Direction could end up getting cast as Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger in the upcoming movie Exile on Main St., which makes sense based on the floppy-haired pop stars look – one glance at him

Fallout from Facebook IPO showers benefits on all

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Did Facebook really "reduce guidance" during the roadshow?

Since Facebook's initial public offering on May 17, the social networking site is now worth $115 billion, which means that its founders — and many others — just got a lot richer.

But I'm particularly proud of this segment looking at how Facebook's IPO and U2's Bono explain the shocking rise in income inequality: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy I'll be writing more on that subject soon.

NEW YORK (AP) — Some investors who thought they had bought Facebook shares at the opening of trading were left without knowing for hours whether they had received the shares. The Securities and Exchange

There is a strong possibility that the Facebook IPO marks the beginning of the next big leg down in this secular bear market in stocks, which began in earnest in early 2000. While the business of model of Facebook has validity

Solar eclipse glasses sold out at Griffith Observatory

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By: Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience Senior Writer Published: 05/19/2012 08:28 AM EDT on LiveScience People in the western United States, Pacific and parts of Asia will have the chance to see a partial solar eclipse on

By: Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience Senior Writer Published: 05/19/2012 08:28 AM EDT on LiveScience People in the western United States, Pacific and parts of Asia will have the chance to see a partial solar eclipse on

What will the weather be like for the solar eclipse? The weather forecast looks generally promising for California and much of the southwestern United States — which are getting prime views of the "ring of fire" solar eclipse.

Experts said Sunday's "ring" eclipse will be visible across a wide area, including in California. But certain parts of the state will get a better view than others. The best view of the ring eclipse — which scientists call an

By Christina DesMarais, PCWorld May 19, 2012 8:18 AM Source: NASAInteractive maps and sites are worth checking out with the solar eclipse nearing. NASA is using an interactive Google Map to let you see the path of Sunday's annual solar eclipse,

E.Timor celebrates a decade of independence

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Olympic gold medalist and naturalized citizen Nadia Comaneci plans to speak at Monticello's 2012 Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony. The event is set for 9 am July 4 on the west lawn of Monticello. Comaneci was the first Olympic

Too many Independence Day celebrations have passed with that regime still clinging to power. And too many political leaders—on both sides of the aisle—have lauded the dream of a free Cuba on this day over the years, only to falter in realizing that

Guam – The Azkals, Philippines' national soccer team, have made an official announcement to play against Guam's national footballers in a media-hyped Philippine Independence Day exhibition match in Bacolod City, Philippines.

Photo: Timothy Jacobsen, AP As we head into summer's trifecta of national holidays — Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day — politicians are readying their speeches to graduating students, patriotic picnickers and political rallies.

Next Saturday our country Guyana will be celebrating “Independence Day”. What does “Independence mean to me? For one thing it reminds me that at one time we were not 'independent”. We were 'owned' and controlled by

LA Lakers on Verge of Elimination with 103-100 Loss to Oklahoma Thunder

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It took the full extent of Kobe Bryant's savvy, the Lakers role players' contributions and an early (and squandered) double-digit lead for the Los Angeles Lakers to fend off the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3. But now that the

AP LOS ANGELES — A perfect storm of sports is headed to Los Angeles. And there could be as much competition for downtown traffic lanes and parking spots as there is inside Staples Center. On Saturday the Lakers host the Oklahoma City

(Francine Orr, Los Angeles Times / May 20, 2012) By Sam Allen and Hector Becerra, Los Angeles Times For a downtown once famous for emptying out with the evening commute, the raucous scene around Staples Center and LA Live as the Lakers,

Learn the best way to watch L. A. Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder live online, as well as every other basketball game, all in Stunning high definition quality! One of the most exciting NBA Playoffs 2012 Match of the week is

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) – Kobe Bryant scored eight of his team's final 10 points on Friday and the Lakers willed their way to a 99-96 win over the Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. Bryant finished with 36 points on

Mark Zuckerberg marries longtime girlfriend

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(AP) — Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status to “married” on Saturday. Zuckerberg and 27-year-old Priscilla Chan tied the knot at a small ceremony at his Palo Alto, Calif., home, capping a busy week for the couple.

(AP) – Mark Zuckerberg has updated his Facebook status to "married." The 28-year-old Facebook founder and CEO has wed longtime girlfriend, 27-year-old Priscilla Chan, capping a busy week for the couple. His Facebook profile page showed the two married

(MoneyWatch) With the news that the new $20-billion man, Mark Zuckerberg, added a "life event" to his timeline Saturday, a financial advisor can't help but ask a question: Did he have a prenup? With the summer wedding season almost underway,

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg capped off a busy week by getting married today to longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan.The couple, who met at…

REUTERS – Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg wed longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday, announcing the nuptials through a status update on the social networking site. The 28-year-old billionaires wedding took place a day after