Legendary hitmaker Dr. Dre and music mogul Jimmy Iovine have teamed up for yet another venture. This time the two are giving the University of Southern California $70 million to develop "a degree that blends business, marketing, product development, design and liberal arts," the New York Times reports. “If the next start-up that becomes Facebook happens to be one of our kids, that’s what we are looking for,” Iovine said. [Read More]

Just a few days after news broke that the puppeteer behind Elmo, Kevin Clash, had to take a leave of absence from Sesame Street because of accusations that he had sex with an underage boy, The New York Times is now reporting that the accuser has recanted his claim, according to a statement from his lawyers. Andreozzi & Associates, the law firm working for the accuser, said in a statement that the man “wants it to be known that his sexual relationship with Mr. Clash was an adult consensual relationship. [Read More]

Chef Ignacio Mattos, formerly of Isa and Il Buco, cooks up what has been dubbed a Mostly Latin Lunch for his family and friends in the latest short film from The Selby. Delectable dishes include an onion radish avocado salad, caipirinhas and a particularly-inspired fish entree. The film is a colorful display of culinary technique – blending the love of food with the love of companionship. The full breakdown of recipes can be perused over at The New York Times. Enjoy.

Breaking News: According to Mitt Romney's neighbors, Mr. Romney is not a cool neighbor to have. OK, we didn't actually think he would be, but we guess here's confirmation if you were wondering. In a recent New York Times article detailing the Republican presidential candidate's three-bedroom beachside La Jolla, California home, apparently Romney is a ultra lame neighbor for a number of reasons: One, he's trying to "quadruple" the size of the home and construction is always the bane of everyone's existence. [Read More]

No matter what anyone thinks of him, George Lucas is one of the most powerful and influential filmmakers of all time.

As the man behind Star Wars and Indiana Jones, Lucas has not only revolutionized the way we look at blockbusters, but the world around us as a whole. [Read More]

The New York Times recently published an article featuring acclaimed New York rapper ASAP Rocky. Touching down on the artist’s unorthodox approach to music and fashion, the piece narrows in on Rocky’s insistence that he’s not a “New York” rapper and even notes some of his favorite fashion labels, which include the likes of Raf Simons, Rick Owens and Maison Martin Margiela. [Watch & Read More]

Common explained his decision to talk openly about his past relationships in his autobiography, One Day It'll All Make Sense. The rapper's memoir has already landed on the New York Times Bestseller List, and he says that this was the best way for him to share his experiences.

He also said that he wanted to show people that he goes through relationship issues the same as anyone else. [Read More]