Trent Reznor's Rant to Apple Stirs Twitterverse

Per CNET News, Nine Inch Nails lead singer Trent Reznor blasted Apple's decision to reject the band's iPhone App due to "objectionable content." Reznor tweeted once he found out about the decision.

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   trent_reznor Apple rejects the NIN iPhone update because it contains objectionable content. The objectionable content referenced is "The Downward Spiral"
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   trent_reznor Not even sure where to start with that one.
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   trent_reznor More details / thoughts on Apple rejecting our iPhone app update: http://bit.ly/1451GE

Reznor's supporters have been voicing their opinion on the matter.

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   lucyreveur trent reznor deserves that spot in trending topics. anything to expose apple/walmart hypocrisy
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   trekkerguy Glad to see something worthy for once is trending lol You rock Trent Reznor.
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   soragon @trigger_101 Yeah. Trent Reznor is an awesome guy. Full article: http://bit.ly/15n0dL
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   djslump Support our hero: Trent Reznor rips Apple, summarizes current Smartphone OSes http://tinyurl.com/c4b3c5 #Engadget

Others found the rant childish.

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   ChristophBauer trent reznor crys like a baby boy and gets some more coverage for bashing apple ;-) http://tr.im/kpo4 via @kirasong but good points,he has.
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   hamishanderson Can someone tell Trent Reznor to grow the hell up? Ranting like a child who doesn't get his way.

You can read more about Reznor's response here.

Reporting by Sophia Madana.

Hulu Announces Partnership With Disney

Disney, one of the largest media and entertainment companies in the world, has joined forces with popular video hub Hulu--which may mean trouble for rival YouTube, according to an article on CNET.com.

Per the deal, Disney will be provide Hulu with full episodes from its television network affiliates, including ABC. Hulu will host shows such as "LOST," "Grey's Anatomy," "Jimmy Kimmel Live," "Private Practice," and "Greek," among others.

Also according to the article, Hulu has snatched up content from three out of the six big-time film studios. The other three, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros. and Paramount, leave YouTube with little to vie for. While Sony has agreed to share a small amount of content with both Hulu and YouTube, Warner Bros. keeps most of its content off the web, and Paramount's parent company is currently suing YouTube for copyright infringement.

Disney chief executive Robert A. Iger commented on the Disney-Hulu partnership in a NYTimes.com story: “Disney and Hulu share a focus on delivering the highest-quality entertainment experience, and we look forward to working with Hulu to build value for our consumers, our brands and our shareholders.”

The Twitterverse seems pleased with, and even excited about, the partnership.

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   mitchnetzer 30% of Hulu is now owned by Disney?!?! Ok, well at least we're getting some new shows on there! #Scrubs #FTW
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   elchankdos Maybe Disney will motivate Hulu to fix their drag-ass video streaming.
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   wap05a ABC Shows on Hulu! It's a little sad how excited I am about this.
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   david_henderson Hurray, Disney joining hulu.com, good news for Desperate Housewives and Grey's fans http://tinyurl.com/dbxh9l
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   cardiff_3 Disney and ABC will now be seen on HULU fuck yes! http://tinyurl.com/demojb about time Disney. Need to keep up with the times.
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   TimSchmitz ABC is joining Hulu! Awesome news. http://tinyurl.com/ctextj
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   sgrunenwald thinks that ABC/Disney shares in Hulu are really good news for online video but bad news for YouTube!
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   ryanbrownstar Lost coming to Hulu with new Disney-Hulu deal. Fantastic!
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   goodmanw Disney signing with Hulu is some of the best news I've heard today.