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"The Voice" is a talent competition, similar to "American Idol," in which musical judges and the American public decide which contestant has what it takes to become the next music superstar. But it's not just another reality show. "The Voice" is a new media platform that integrates social media with reality television.

So what does this mean for the future of television?

That's just it. This could be the future of television.

Last week, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) added a slew of new words to their online list, including a variety of popular slang utterances.

She's baaaaack.

A few weeks ago, the incessant commercials for Black Friday began. I expect them every year, so it doesn't seem like that big of a deal. But I didn't expect the Target psycho-shopper to return with her Stepford wife tendencies for a second holiday season. The Christmas Lady [who, btw, apparently is comedian Maria Bamford], is back and crazier than ever.