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The article discusses singer Justin Bieber and his career amid the social-media era including a number of incidents involving police and lawsuits as of March 13, 2014. Topics include the influence of his father Justin Bieber, his relationship with ex-girlfriend singer Selena Gomez, and his work with promoter Raymond Braun.

The article discusses musical performer Michael Jackson and the activities surrounding his death in June 2009. According to those close to Jackson and the planned concert tours he was performing in rehearsals better than he had since the beginning of his music career. However, investigators into his death removed bags of prescription drugs that Jackson was reportedly abusing. Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, may be under investigation in relation to the drugs.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience spending an evening with British singer Amy Winehouse.

The article chronicles the conflict between Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, and four other Harvard students who claim that Zuckerberg stole their ideas. The article presents the case of the four other students, Divya Narendra, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, who had started Harvard Connection, and Aaron Greenspan, who had started TheFacebook months before Zuckerberg began his own site. The article discusses how Zuckerberg took the idea and made it a success.

The article reports that law enforcement authorities in California are investigating Charles Murray, physician to the late musician Michael Jackson, on suspicion of manslaughter related to Jackson's July, 2009 death. Murray's prescription of a powerful drug used as an anesthetic to treat Jackson's insomnia is being probed.

This article discusses Seth Grogan, his rise to fame after the release of the films "Knocked Up" and "Superbad" and his affinity for comic books. His films tackle the fine line between friendship and contempt and hate and codependency. Future plans for Rogen include writing and starring in a motion picture adaptation of the "Green Hornet."

The article profiles chemist Jennifer Doudna, noting her work on gene editing and bioethics.

The article discusses reporter and columnist Kara Swisher who is known for her role as the co-founder of the technology news website Recode, and it mentions her interactions with various executives in Silicon Valley, California, as well as her plan to run for mayor of San Francisco, California.

The article focuses on the motion picture "This Is It," a rock concert film of 2009 rehearsals by popular musician Michael Jackson which took place shortly before his death in June, 2009. Sony Pictures paid Jackson's estate and concert promoter AEG Live $60 million for the footage from which the film was compiled. Sony's extensive distribution plans for the film's October 28, 2009 premiere, which include opening at 18,000 motion picture theaters worldwide, are discussed.

This article is focused on the film director Duncan Jones. Jones is the son of the musician David Bowie. He once served as an apprentice to director Tony Scott. He has directed the science fiction film "Moon," starring Sam Rockwell. Comments are included from Jones in which he discusses the experience of watching his father in the 1986 film "Labyrinth."

This article is focused on the actress Leslie Mann. Mann is married to the screenwriter and film director Judd Apatow and has appeared in several of his films. She is featured in his film "Funny People," to be released in July, 2009, alongside comedian Adam Sandler. Comments are included from Mann in which she discusses the roles she most enjoys playing.

This article is focused on the actor Danny McBride. McBride has portrayed the role of a stereotypical redneck, or an uneducated, lower-class white Southern American, on several occasions. He is featured in the film "Tropic Thunder," the television program "Eastbound & Down," and the film "Land of the Lost."

The article discusses actress Sasha Grey, a one-time star of pornographic films who has been cast as a high-priced prostitute in a movie directed by Oscar winner Steve Soderbergh. Topics include Grey's willingness to push the bounds of pornography and the attention Grey is receiving from legitimate film makers in Hollywood, California.