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Twilight Has Accepted Many Friend Requests

According to Facebook , the only social network that is clearly acceptable for scientific studies such as these, the Twilight fan page now has approximately 6.665 million fans, more fans than pages for Harry Potter , Transformers , and Toy Story combined. True to its book roots though, you can only become a fan after spending at least four hours staring goo-goo eyed at it and then swearing you’ll totally get married to it after clicking “Like.” [ Deadline ]

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The Social Network Trailer is Really More of an Audiobook

Hey, remember that striking poster for David Fincher’s Facebook origin story The Social Network ? Well, the first teaser trailer is finally out, and instead of featuring Fincher’s trademark visual wizardry, all it has to offer are dialogue excerpts read while the poster slowly comes into view. Who says David Fincher is fiscally irresponsible? It ain’t much, but we’ve got it for you after the jump:

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The Social Network Trailer is Really More of an Audiobook

Is Facebook’s CEO Silencing Criticism? [Social Networks]

Mark Zuckerberg may have finally had it with all the criticism. Some users of Facebook are suggesting that the social network’s CEO has punished them for having the audacity to question Facebook’s business practices and make satirical comments about Zuckerberg. More

Introducing Game Space, Apple’s Social Gaming Network

There are a variety of iPhone services linking various games to one another in an Xbox Live or PlayStation Network-like interface with linked friends, achievements, etc. Apple has thrown a wrench into those plans, however, with their own social gaming network, entitled Game Space. Game Space was unveiled this morning as part of Apple’s iPhone OS 4.0 event. The social network includes everything you’d expect and want from a cross-game network, based on other network successes: achievements, matchmaking, friends lists and leaderboards. iPhone OS 4.0 is scheduled to launch sometime this summer. This could be huge for games. But what happens to existing networks like plus? Have something to share? Sitting on a news tip? E-mail me . You can also follow me on Twitter . Apple – IPhone – Twitter – Operating system – iPhone 3G

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Introducing Game Center, Apple’s Social Gaming Network

There are a variety of iPhone services linking various games to one another in an Xbox Live or PlayStation Network-like interface with linked friends, achievements, etc. Apple has thrown a wrench into those plans, however, with their own social gaming network, entitled Game Center. Game Center was unveiled this morning as part of Apple’s iPhone OS 4.0 event. The social network includes everything you’d expect and want from a cross-game network, based on other network successes: achievements, matchmaking, friends lists and leaderboards. iPhone OS 4.0 is scheduled to launch sometime this summer. This could be huge for games. But what happens to existing networks like plus? Have something to share? Sitting on a news tip? E-mail me . You can also follow me on Twitter . Apple – IPhone – Operating system – iPhone 3G – Xbox Live

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Justin Timberlake Is Facebook Filming

Here’s your first look at Justin Timberlake filming The Social Network about the founders of social networking website Facebook. The film co-stars Jesse Eisenberg of the awesomely hilarious and fun movie Zombieland .

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What the New York Times Lost in the Buyout

The New York Times buyouts are done, leaving only a round of layoffs to get up to 100 staff cuts before the year’s end. In January, the paper will be a different place. A look at what was lost, below

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What the New York Times Lost in the Buyout

Facebook Wants to Steal Your Friends

Facebook’s new “privacy” settings are even more nefarious than they first appeared : The social network has formally nationalized your friends list, like some Cuban sugar plantation, and published it to people who hate you.

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Facebook Wants to Steal Your Friends

Justin Timberlake: In Sync with Former Hairstyle

It’s easy to forget how far Justin Timberlake has come. Just a few years ago, the singer was part of ‘NSync, one of numerous boy bands that flamed out after a couple years and a few hits. Back then, could anyone have predicted that JT would go on to work with hip hop artists such as Timbaland, become one of the most popular hosts in Saturday Night Live history and be considered the most successful male singer of his generation

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Justin Timberlake: In Sync with Former Hairstyle

Rihanna’s New Hair: ‘Do or Don’t?

Rihanna is known for style moves that most of us could never pull off, but she manages to because her sense of fashion and hairstyles are just that unique. This newest hair affair of hers, however? Iffy.

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Rihanna’s New Hair: ‘Do or Don’t?