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Celebs Show Support For Teen With Cancer By Lip Synching A Song He Wrote [Video]

Wendy Reed — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:53:50 +0000

Celebrities often get a bad rap, but recently a group of celebs came together to do something really great for a young man with a form of bone cancer. Zach Sobiech was diagnosed with cancer when he was 14 and was not given a very good prognosis. Zach has handled his diagnosis, and the knowledge that he will not beat this disease with grace and joy and love. And it helped him discover that he has a real knack for song writing. He wrote a song as a final goodbye to his family and friends, and the video for it went viral. What happened next is truly awesome.

Comedian Jonathan Winters Dead at 87

Jacob Hall — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:50:32 +0000

Jonathan Winters, a titan of comedy on both the big and small screens, passed away at the age of 87. TMZ announced his death due to natural causes last night at his home in California surrounded by friends and family. To examine the career of Jonathan Winters is to examine a half century of American [...]

The Best Celebrity Pranks Ever

Cassandra Rose — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:45:17 +0000

April Fool’s Day is today, and what better way to celebrate the day that it’s totally cool to wrap a toilet in cellophane than to go through some of the best celebrity pranks throughout the ages? Of course, by “ages,” we mean anything within the new millennium. Whether they’re perpetrated on the first of April, [...]

Extended Preview of 'What Would Ryan Lochte Do?' Is the Stuff of Nostradamus Warnings [VIDEO]

Ryan Anderson — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 02:00:42 +0000

A while back we reported that E! had ordered six episodes of a reality showÂ about Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte. Then we forgot about it, because we didn’t think they were actually serious. But they were. Oh, god. They were. ‘What Would Ryan Lochte Do?’ profiles the adventures of the 11-time medalist as he investigates the [...]

Awesome 80′s Artist Tone Loc Collapses On Stage In Iowa

Craig Russell — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 03:37:41 +0000

Tone Loc, famous for his 80′s rap hits like “Funky Cold Medina” and “Wild Thing”, collapsed on stage in Des Moines Iowa Saturday night. The Des Moines Register reported the singer, whose real name is Anthony Smith, was taken to a local hospital and his condition was not known as of Sunday. Loc, who has [...]

Justin Timberlake + Jimmy Fallon Wrap Up Their Week Together With 'History of Rap 4′ [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 17:07:30 +0000

"Justin Timberlake Week" on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' was pretty eventful, what with the coy shade JT threw at Kanye West, the barbershop quintet version of 'SexyBack' and all those mannequin arms flying about.

And on Friday, March 15, they closed out the whole thing in style by doing yet another installment in their epic 'History of Rap' series.

Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr Dies

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:00:35 +0000

Former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr has died in his sleep on Tuesday night (March 12) after a battle with multiple sclerosis. He was 56 years old. Burr joined Maiden in 1979 after playing with a group called Samson, which also featured future Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson. He played with Iron Maiden on their landmark [...]

Justin Timberlake Impersonates Elton John on 'Saturday Night Live'

Jeff Giles — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:50:00 +0000

It probably goes without saying that not all 'Saturday Night Live' hosts are created equal. But say what you will about Justin Timberlake, whenever he shows up at the 'SNL' set for one of his frequent visits, he brings comic timing as well as musical talent to the table.

Sammy Hagar's Atlantic City Bar & Grill Will Not Re-Open

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:59:41 +0000

If you were hoping to visit Sammy Hagar's Beach Bar & Grill in Atlantic City this summer, you're out of luck. The Red Rocker has revealed that the bar will not be re-opening after suffering extensive damage from Hurricane Sandy in October.

Motley Crue's Vince Neil Rushed to Hospital During Australian Concert

Matthew Wilkening — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:36:28 +0000

Motley Crue‘s Sunday night (March 10) concert in Sydney, Australia was cut short when singer Vince Neil was rushed to the hospital for what is being described as an attack of kidney stones. Bassist Nikki Sixx reported the news on Twitter, stating, “Sorry Sydney for a short set tonight but Vince had to be rushed [...]

The Who's Pete Townshend Apologizes To Seven-Year Old

Ken Kelley — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:38:01 +0000

The Who‘s Pete Townshend has apologized for his onstage behaviorÂ in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, where he mouthed an obscenity at a man who attended the show with his young daughter. There, a long-time Who fan traveled to Hamilton from Cleveland, bringing his seven-year old daughter to see the show as well. The girl brought a homemade [...]

Eric Clapton Cites Hassles of Travel as Reason He'll Stop Touring at 70

Billy Dukes — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:00:13 +0000

There's just 25 months left to see Eric Clapton on tour. The legendary guitarist says that he's going to quit the road life when he turns 70 years old because getting from show to show is too much of a pain. "The bit on stage, that's easy," he says before insisting he'll stay active playing around his hometown.

Former Allman Brothers Guitarist 'Dangerous' Dan Toler Dies

Dave Lifton — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 03:06:01 +0000

Dan Toler, a southern rock guitar great who was part of the Allman Brothers Band family, has died near his hometown of Sarasota, Fla. He was 65. A note on his official Facebook page reads, “It is with great regret and sadness that our dear friend and loved one, Dan Toler, passed away peacefully in [...]

Ted Nugent Explains 'Black Power 2013′ Tour Name

Billy Dukes — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:04:32 +0000

Rocker Ted Nugent, who by his own proclamation has less than two months to live (at least as a free man), has named his upcoming summer tour Black Power 2013 to honor the African-American musical heroes that inspired him. In a column at World Net Daily, Nugent explains how he is standing up for blacks, and how Democrats and President Obama are "a clear and present engineer of the destruction of black America."

Pete Townshend Curses Out Fan At Concert

Dave Lifton — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:50:21 +0000

The grandparents aren’t alright. Throughout his career, Pete Townshend‘s famously profane mouth has often caused his admirers to smile, shake their heads and say, “That’s just Pete being Pete.” But now, it seems to have gotten him in trouble with a fan and his daughter. At the Who‘s concert at the Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, [...]

'Dexter's Michael C. Hall to Quit TV After Series Finale?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:45:44 +0000

Despite a certain likelihood and earlier comments from producers, Showtime has yet to provide a concrete answer regarding 'Dexter's upcoming eighth season, and whether or not it will prove the last for the series. The series' ratings have remained strong, delivering its highest numbers to date with season 7, but additional years will likely depend on actor and creative commitment. Whether or not 'Dexter's eighth season will see a series finale, is Michael C. Hall abandoning TV afterward regardless?

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ – Harrison Ford Confirmed to Return as Han Solo!

Mike Sampson — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:27:32 +0000

'Star Wars: Episode 7' is still in the early stages of development with J.J. Abrams just joining the team a few weeks ago. So what was one of J.J.'s first orders of business after signing on to direct the next 'Star Wars' film? Today we get word that Harrison Ford will return as Han Solo in 'Star Wars: Episode 7.'

'Game of Thrones' Creator George R.R. Martin Developing New HBO Series?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:59:36 +0000

Though 'Game of Thrones' has been on the air for two years now, with a hotly-anticipated third season of the fantasy drama from creator George R.R. Martin due to arrive on March 31, many fans consider it a miracle such a high-concept series made it to TV in the first place. That wonder may soon become far more commonplace as series author and HBO executive producer George R.R. Martin has signed an overall deal with the network to develop future series! Find out about George R.R. Martin's next HBO projects inside!

Benedict Cumberbatch to Play Alan Turing in 'The Imitation Game'

Jacob Hall — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:29:38 +0000

When we last heard about 'The Imitation Game,' Leonardo DiCaprio was dropping out of it. However, a role as juicy as that of Alan Turing wasn't going to go unoccupied for long and it looks like 'Sherlock' star and 'Star Trek Into Darkness' villain Benedict Cumberbatch may be stepping in.

Wings and Joe Cocker Guitarist Henry McCullough Suffered Brain Damage

Dave Lifton — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:31:17 +0000

Back in November, we learned that Henry McCullough, the guitarist who worked with Joe Cocker and Paul McCartney in Wings, was in critical condition following a serious heart attack. Unfortunately, McCullough's recovery has not gone as well as hoped. This Wednesday (Jan. 30) it was reported that McCullough has suffered brain damage as well.