Azerbaijan Delights in Taking the Stage as Eurovision Host - New York Times
28 May 2012, 2:53 am
BAKU, Azerbaijan — Intent on making a flawless debut on the world stage as the host of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest finals, the government of Azerbaijan left nothing to chance. As the big event approached on Saturday night ...

Rubens Barrichello: Indianapolis 500 debut a great learning experience - Autosport Online
27 May 2012, 7:29 pm
Rubens Barrichello believes that his experience at the Indianapolis 500 will help to fast-track his adaptation to IndyCar after finishing as the highest-placed rookie in his inaugural oval race. Barrichello crossed the line in 11th place, having briefly ...

Facebook stock jumps in public debut - Yahoo Finance
27 May 2012, 3:47 pm
NEW YORK (AP) -- Facebook is updating its status to "public company" as its stock jumps in its debut on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The stock opened at $42.05 on Friday morning. It later settled at $39. CEO Mark Zuckerberg smiled as rang the ...

Hughes debut serves up defeat for Middlesex - espncricinfo.com
27 May 2012, 2:29 pm
Worcestershire 235 for 5 (Hughes 111) beat Middlesex 179 (Shantry 4-32) by 56 runs Scorecard Phillip Hughes marked his return to county cricket after a two-year break by blasting a century on his Clydesdale Bank 40 debut for Worcestershire ...

Against Me!'s Tom Gabel Makes Live debut as Laura Jane Grace in San Diego - Rolling Stone
26 May 2012, 9:51 am
Against Me! singer-guitarist Tommy Gabel made her live debut as Laura Jane Grace on Friday, performing with the band under her new name for the first time since coming out as transgender. Charging through a 40-minute set at Humphreys Concerts by ...

Nationals drop Braves as Chien-Ming Wang wins season debut - ESPN
25 May 2012, 9:19 pm
ATLANTA -- Davey Johnson was frustrated Ross Detwiler wasn't attacking Atlanta's hitters when given a four-run lead in the first inning. Now the Washington Nationals manager has to decide if Detwiler will keep his spot in the rotation or if it will be time ...

Dylan Bundy draws large crowd to Frederick for Keys debut - Chicago Tribune
25 May 2012, 6:56 pm
Dylan Bundy might be the future of the Orioles' rotation, but the future is now for the High-A Frederick Keys, who have pulled out all the stops for the 2011 first-round pick’s Carolina League debut Saturday night against the Salem Red Sox.

Apple TV slated to debut in December? - CNET News
25 May 2012, 9:38 am
That's according to a research note from Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster, who also weighs in on the iPhone 5. Apple could unveil its highly anticipated take on the television in December and ship it next year, according to a research note ...

Britney Spears Makes 'X Factor' debut in Austin - Rolling Stone
25 May 2012, 8:05 am
Britney Spears received the loudest, longest applause at the start of her
 first taping as a judge on Fox's The X Factor on Thursday, but it was fellow 
newcomer Demi Lovato who appeared ready to steal the spotlight during 
the second ...

'Dark Knight Rises' Footage To debut During MTV Movie Awards! - MTV
25 May 2012, 7:57 am
Not to toot our own horn, but since their inception in 1991 the MTV Movie Awards have proven to be one of the hippest parties in town. Not only is the annual event a major draw for the who's who in Hollywood, via the A-list nominees, presenters and ...