Author Archives: Tonya Garcia

UPDATE: Deborah Turness Has Been Named President Of NBC News, But Many Others In Media Are Out Of A Job

She’s the first woman to hold the position. Living up to its rank as the worst career, a number of reporters lost their jobs.

Yahoo To Announce $1.1 Billion Purchase Of Tumblr

This is the seventh acquisition under Marissa Mayer.

The Root’s Managing Editor, Sheryl Huggins Salomon, Resigns

Salomon has been with the site for three years.

Bravo, New Orleans Officials Get An Earful For $375K Spent To Film “Top Chef”

The question is whether it’s appropriate for New Orleans to spend this much money for the show to film there as the state still recovers from the BP oil spill.

Thieves Make Off With $1M Worth Of Jewelry Meant For The Cannes Red Carpet

Some stars won’t be shining quite so brightly.

Obama Appoints New Acting IRS Head; NAACP Leader Calls Tea Party Scrutiny “Legitimate”

NAACP leader says his organization faced IRS scrutiny in 2004.

Seriously, Take Some Time Off People: Beijing Man Dies Of Overwork

Li Yuan, a 24-year-old advertising employee, died of a heart attack at the office on Tuesday.

Many Americans Want To Tax Hipsters For Being Annoying

A serious poll asked people how they feel about hipsters. Most people = not so good.

UPDATE: “This Is A Conversation You’re Clearly Uncomfortable With:” Soledad O’Brien Responds To Criticism Of Her “Black In America” Series

O’Brien discusses why the discussion of race continues to be important, says “White In America” is in the works.

If You Don’t Win The Powerball Jackpot, ABC Has Got Something For You

The ABC fall lineup of TV shows includes one about lottery winners, coinciding nicely with today’s big Powerball jackpot!