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Beatboxing, chill pill, ghetto fabulous, monobrow and pimpmobile are some of the words recently added to the Oxford English Dictionary. (via fimoculous)

The number of immigrants in the U.S. reached an all-time high with 37.5 million in 2006, according to newly released census data. Close to one-fifth of all people in the U.S. speak a language other than English.

Anyone can roll dice, but few can master the art of dice stacking. (via Metafilter)

Lupe Fiasco expresses his opinion about mainstream rap in his new video, "Dumb It Down." Surprise, he ain't happy. (via Idolator)

Calle 13 has declined to comment on reports that Puerto Rican police officers recorded a response to the reggaetón group's anti-police brutality track, "Tributo a la Policia."

Former California Governor and Prop. 187 proponent Pete Wilson has endorsed fellow Republican Rudy Giuliani for president.

Beyonce's scheduled concert in Malaysia has been canceled due to her rumored refusal to abide by the country's strict dress code for performers.