News of the Day -- Thursday, June 19

+ How come I didn't know about this? Apparently, there are hundreds of bands expanding a new music genre called Wizard Rock based -- you guessed it -- on the Harry Potter stories. There are festivals and everything!

+ "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Empire Strikes Back" screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan is set to pen the upcoming Robotech movie, which will be produced by Tobey McGuire among others. Robots and Kasdan -- a match made in heaven. Thanks to Kimberly for the tip.

+ CNN had a disturbing article up the other day on how your high school social status may affect your professional life in the future. As if being elected homecoming queen each and every year wasn't bad enough, it appears as though cheerleaders also have a leg up on corporate success and are highly likely to end up in vice president positions. On the plus side, 12 percent of former student government participants ended up making $100,000 a year or more. Model UN ruuulez!