February 3rd, 2010
 If you don’t already know who Lady Antebellum is, you soon will.
The red-hot country trio of Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott just scored their first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 album chart, Need You Now.
With the initial success of their sophomore effort, attention is turning back to the album’s title track. “Need You Now” peaked at No. 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 back in November of 2009, but the group recently introduced the song to non-country music fans during a performance at the Grammys on Sunday.
The nationwide audience has responded quite positively to Lady Antebellum, pushing the single to the No. 1 position on iTunes over the last few days.
With its pop appeal and ear-pleasing melodies, will “Need You Now” be able to power past acts such as Ke$ha, Lady GaGa, Taylor Swift and Young Money to claim the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100? Despite its performance thus far, only 37% of Predicto Mobile players say yes!
Read what voters had to say about the song’s chart-topping potential!
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February 2nd, 2010
 Tonight TV’s schedule is shaping up to be a real clash of the titans! ABC’s Lost returns for its sixth and final season, but the drama will compete against the ratings juggernaut known as Fox’s American Idol.
Lost, a fan favorite in its early years and still a cult phenomenon today, has plenty of loose ends to tie up and unanswered questions that need addressing. Since the season is the end of the series, viewers will likely want to see every second of the drama surrounding our favorite stranded islanders.
Meanwhile, we’re hoping American Idol will introduce us to the next “Pants on the Ground” viral hit song. Though the show’s ratings have dropped slightly this season, Idol has reigned supreme as one of the most watched shows on television. With Hollywood Week coming soon and Ellen DeGeneres finally taking her seat at the judges’ table, Idol will only be a stronger contender on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
So, as the battle royale begins, which show will come out on top? Voting Predicto Mobile members say American Idol, which received 77% of the votes.
“I figured Lost would get big ratings because it’s the last season,” says member “ztip8211.”
“The Lost trend seemed to wear off quickly. American Idol is strong still,” says “Payge0713.”
But it looks like “nwyd4298” won’t be watching either, saying “Don’t care, isn’t Law and Order on?”
Who will be crowned the king of Tuesday night? Visit Predicto.com to register for the text message-based mobile game that has everyone predicting the outcome of sports, pop culture, news and entertainment events. Along with being able to vote on surveys — including this one — you’ll get updates when the answers are revealed.
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Tags: 654654, ABC, American Idol, cell phone, FOX, hot topic, Lost, Mobile, prediction, Predicto, Predicto Mobile, Predicto.com
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February 1st, 2010
 In the blue corner: the highest grossing film of all time; critical acclaim worldwide; six wins out of nine nominations from the Broadcast Film Critics Group Awards; eight nominations from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA); two awards from four nominations in the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Golden Globe Awards, specifically best director and best film in drama genre. You can’t deny it: James Cameron’s $310 million science fiction film Avatar is on a roll.
And in the red corner: a Top 10 Film of the Decade chosen by the Associated Press; awards from the Venice Film Festival, Hollywood Film Festival, Golden Satellite Awards and many more accolades from film associations and guilds all around the world; also nominated for the BAFTAs and the Golden Globes. After spending nearly $11 million dollars, Katheryn Bigelow managed to direct a spellbinding tour-de-force of the modern-day Middle Eastern conflict in The Hurt Locker.
As the film awards season rolls along, it’s becoming more and more apparent that Cameron and Bigelow, once married to each another, seem to be on a collision course with destiny: the Best Director plum at this years Academy Awards. The Oscar for Best Director has a lot of other possible directors of note worthy of taking the crown: District 9’s Neil Blomkamp, Inglourious Basterds‘ Quentin Tarantino and Up in the Air’s Jason Reitman all are favorites to be nominated.
Yet the rumors are already swirling, even as the nominees for the Oscars have yet to be announced. There is talk that these exes are about to go into a once-in-a-blue-moon showdown for one of Hollywood’s biggest prizes.
It’s not like it hasn’t happened already. They both faced each other in the Golden Globes and in the Critics’ Choice Awards, with one win each. It’s worth mentioning how both of their works are of such quality that they can take each other on. It’s like a massive boxing match and people wonder if they will face off.
So now it comes down to it – do you believe that these two directors (and former lovers) will face each other for the Academy Awards? We’ve put the question to a vote and the Predicto community has said yes with 60% of the 1,483 votes received.
What about you? Is it a date with destiny for these two brilliant directors? Visit Predicto.com today to have your say!
Tags: 654654, Academy Awards, Avatar, cell phone, hot topic, James Cameron, Katheryn Bigelow, Mobile, Oscar, Oscars, prediction, Predicto, Predicto Mobile, Predicto.com, The Hurt Locker
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January 28th, 2010
 Apple CEO Steve Jobs sent the Internet into a tizzy yesterday with the introduction of the company’s latest product, the iPad.
Another must-have gadget, its size and practicality fall somewhere between those of an iPhone and a Mac computer. The iPad can play games, execute iPhone applications, serve as a replacement for your Kindle and surf the Web. Some gripes about the device include its inability to play certain types of video and how similar it seems to what fans likely already own: an iPhone.
The slim device measures about the size of two of Apples iPhones, but it does not come with a stand so that users can prop up the Kindle while catching up on their reading. Its starting price tag is $499 for a 16GB model, though 32GB and 64GB variations are also available.
The cool new toy hasn’t quite yet become the savior that print publications expected, the hot new system that gamers wanted or the innovative product that Apple aficionados have come to brag about. All that could change once the iPad’s start hitting the shelves in March.
Beyond what seems like an underwhelming product is name. Sure, it may regress us junior high to snicker at the iPad, but we’re not the only ones who think or thought immediately of feminine products. iSlate or iTablet weren’t cool enough?
Tweeters and Facebookers have vocalized their disapproval of the name, and now Predicto Ponders: will Apple re-brand the product by 3/25? 63% of voting members say no!
See why players voted the way they did by clicking here!
Will the iPad have a new name once it hits stores in the spring? Only time will tell, but in the meantime, you can visit Predicto.com to register for the text message-based mobile game that has everyone predicting the outcome of sports, pop culture, news and entertainment events. Along with being able to vote on surveys — including this one — you’ll get updates when the answers are revealed.
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January 27th, 2010
 Did Jennifer Aniston break up Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie? She sure did — that is, if any of the celebrity weeklies are to be believed.
Brangelina has been caught up in a rumor for the past week about the status of their hotter-than-hot relationship. The couple — who isn’t married — has been together for close to five years. Their happy home includes three adopted children and three biological. How could they even consider splitting up what seems like such a happy home?
Well, there are those rumors about Brad and Jen rekindling the romance that Angelina reportedly came between. Then there have been other cheating rumors involving Jolie and a dialect coach from her forthcoming movie, Salt.
But gossip such as this has always been a part of one of this sexy couple’s everyday itinerary. Why is everyone taking these rumors so seriously now? Are the tabloids right on? Are the rumors correct? And, most importantly, will they attend the Oscars to battle these things that people are saying?
The Predicto Mobile community had its say and voting members said by an overwhelming margin (86%) that the pair will appear at the star-studded red carpet and ceremony.
“Yes, they will show up together because they still want to be with each other,” says member “QueenofMJ.”
“I think they will so everyone will stop saying stuff about them,” says “zqsa3338.”
“They are so not breaking up! Two sexy people argue, but never leave each other,” says “tyok2128.”
What do you think will happen? Visit Predicto.com to register for the text message-based mobile game that has everyone predicting the outcome of sports, pop culture, news and entertainment events. Along with being able to vote on surveys — including this one — you’ll get updates when the answers are revealed.
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January 25th, 2010
 Brad and Angelina: splitsville!
At least that’s what everyone was thinking when news broke over the weekend that Hollywood’s most glamorous supercouple had allegedly signed legal papers divvying up their estate and custody of their six kids. Their reps were quick to issue denials, but the rumors still persist.
It doesn’t help that they haven’t looked so glamorous lately, especially Brad with his billy goat beard (see the pic at left). There’s also the fact that the duo have not attended any award shows this season, even though Brad’s Inglourious Basterds has received many nominations, including kudos for Best Ensemble Cast from the SAG Awards.
Plus, the tabloids have been reporting that Angelina was having an affair with dialect coach for her upcoming movie, Salt. As StyleCaster notes, at least this gossip story has been debunked:
The supposed affair was rumored to have been between Jolie and her dialect coach, Howard Samuelsohn and was said to have happened while filming her new movie, Salt, due to hit theaters July 23, 2010. Samuelsohn stated today: “I’m 5′6″, I’m 51 years old, and I’ve never been to The Waldorf [Astoria Hotel in New York, where the alleged affair occurred]…I would like for someone to get the word out. [The story] is total bulls***.”
The fashion-forward site goes on to say, “If we think back on Jolie’s past conquests, a solid case could be made for the affair, BUT, we’re pretty sure she’s gotten past that man-eating stage (or at least we hope).”
StyleCaster has helpfully published a photo gallery of Angelina’s past loves, a list that can also be viewed as potential rebound relationships for the female half of Brangelina should the two call it quits. (Although, we can’t imagine Angie reuniting with Val Kilmer. Yes, that Val Kilmer).
With all the drama and gossip surrounding the couple, it’s no wonder that 51% of the Predicto Mobile community voted that Brad and Angelina will confirm they have split by 4/10.
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