Chris Bridges, who has been awarded three Grammys as the multi-platinum-selling recording artist Ludacris, has launched an educational website for kids called Karmasworld.com.

Roku users will be able to watch content from NBC News via their little connected box following an agreement announced by the MSNBC Digital Network and the pioneering streaming platform.

Amazon.com’s CreateSpace and Lionsgate have partnered to make more than 100 movies available via on-demand DVD, including some titles that previously have not been available on disc. They will begin appearing in the catalog on Dec. 13, with more to follow in the coming year.

It’s difficult to rein in skepticism when faced with a new search engine, but the mysterious Volunia tempers that by having an interesting pedigree. It was developed by Massimo Marchiori, who among other achievements created HyperSearch, the precursor to Google’s PageRank.

Singing telegrams have gone digital and gained star power. The Western Union Co. today unveiled the beta of Western Union Singing Telegram, a new interactive online platform that allows consumers to create a personalized music video and virtual duet that shows them alongside the likes of K’naan, Snoop Dogg, Sunidhi Chauhan and Timbaland.

Spider-Man, who already stars in comics, movies, tv shows, games, a live Broadway musical and undoubtedly in other media, is now being introduced to a new generation of fans through an interactive storybook app narrated by none other than Spidey’s co-creator, Stan Lee. “The Amazing Spider-Man: An Origin Story” is the latest release from Disney Publishing’s Marvel Origins Series.

Live Verizon FiOS TV is the latest provider to supply content for viewing through an Xbox 360. What’s initially on offer doesn’t seem to be particularly compelling, but at least it’s a further step toward consumer control over their entertainment options.

Tom Cosgrove, president and chief executive officer of 3net, unveiled the online presence today for the Sony, Discovery and IMAX joint venture that delivers 3D content to home viewers around the clock.