In an effort to jazz up its image, Microsoft Corp. is hiring Jerry Seinfeld, the 54-year-old comedian whose last starring role ended 10 years ago.

Absolut Vodka and Kanye West are testing the power of viral marketing by releasing a spoof infomercial online.

Bob Dylan hasn’t played doubles with Andre Agassi, and Agassi isn’t dueting with Dylan (to our knowledge.) So how are these icons connected?

‘Tis the season for re-runs: all holiday themed
who can go a whole year without the Grinch being mean?
Whether Jim Carrey or Boris Karloff is your Grinch of choice,
after eggnog and presents, we’ll watch Hooville rejoice.

Lionel Barrymore’s mean; a banker from hell,
But an angel gets wings, when you hear a bell.
Donna Reed, bless her heart, stands by her man,
Tiny Bedford Falls remains life’s chosen land.