Brent Michaels and his longtime girlfriend, and mother of his two children, Kristi Gibson, have called off their engagement. Michaels and Gibson are parents to Raine Elizabeth, 12, and Jorja Bleu, 7. The couple got engaged in December 2010 after more than 16 year together. Michaels’ proposal aired on the finale of his VH1 reality show, “Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It.” (more…)

Robert Pattinson isn’t wasting any time — a UHaul was spotted outside the Los Feliz home he shares (shared?) with Kristen Stewart … following reports he’s moved out of the love he lives (lived?) in with his (ex?) girlfriend.  Kristen’s baffling public apology after her alleged affair with married director Rupert Sanders set this chain of events in motion.  (more…)

As with any small sedan, we’re often quick to notice some things that don’t necessarily excite us - in the case of the newly redesigned Impreza, it’s the sense of needing more power. And yet, when you take a step back you discover a few things that make up for the early frowns. For example, how about class-leading mileage?

I spent a week behind the wheel of one of many iterations of the Impreza, and here’s what I found… (more…)

Thanks so much to Alex and Sam’s No. 3 for bringing us a great breakfast this morning! We had a variety of burritos to choose from, plenty of bacon, (yum), and Jane and Emily inhaled delicious Greek omelets. Sam’s has two locations, in Denver and Aurora, and are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Check their 13, (yes, 13!) page menu at www.samsno3.com

Emily Blunt and Ewan McGregor are narrating a five minute segment that will open NBC’s coverage of tonight’s Summer Olympic opening ceremonies in London. Executive producer Jim Bell promised that London’s opening ceremonies will rival Beijing’s spectacle from the 2008 Games. The ceremonies will be co-hosted once
again by Bob Costas and Matt Lauer. (more…)

We know that sunburns are painful…but why do they happen? Turns out they have a purpose.

Plus, so much for the wailing about “these kids these days!” One 17-year-old has come up with a new way of detecting breast cancer.

And Emily asked a good question: How do we know our galaxy is spiral-shaped when we can’t see it from the outside?

The answer - along with these other stories and more - can be found along this digital path right here. C’mon, it’s time to get your nerd on!

Kristin Stewart didn’t waste any time in damage control and has moved right into apology mode.  After admitting to an “indiscretion” with her “Snow White and the Huntsman” director Rupert Sanders (41) on Tuesday,  Kristen, Wednesday issued a public apology to her boyfriend, Robert Pattinson. (more…)

Christian Bale, who played Batman in “The Dark Knight Rises”, visited victims of the Aurora, Colo., shooting spree who were injured while watching a midnight showing of the movie. (more…)

It’s official.  Mariah Carey will be a judge on the next season of “American Idol.” Producers were able to lure her with a one year $18 million dollar payday, making her the highest paid judge on any music competition.  (more…)

Are you tired of losing your data? How about a hard drive that lasts for ten million years?

And say goodbye to blood clots if a certain promising new technology works as well as advertised.

Plus, very cool photos and videos this week, including a stunning panoramic view from the surface of another world, and a reminder of one small step that took place 43 years ago.

All of this cool stuff is awaiting you right here, if you’re ready to get your nerd on.