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The Beatles' 'Help!' Coming to Blu-ray

Michael Gallucci — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:22 +0000

TheÂ Beatles‘ 1965 movie ‘Help!’ is finally coming to Blu-ray. The remastered disc will be available on June 25 with a beefed-up soundtrack and more than an hour’s worth of bonus material. ‘Help!’ followed the Beatles’ first film, 1964′s ‘A Hard Day’s Night,’ into theaters at the height of Beatlemania. Directed by Richard Lester, who also [...]

Rod Stewart and Ron Wood Ran from the Plaster Casters

Dave Lifton — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:04 +0000

Regardless of what one thinks of his sense of humor, it's undeniable that Howard Stern has an uncanny knack for getting his guests to open up about some of their most private details. On Monday (May 13), Rod Stewart talked about how close he and Ron Wood came to having casts made of their genitalia by the infamous Plaster Casters.

Aftermath of Oklahoma Tornado in Photos

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:53:54 +0000

A massive tornado touched down just south of Oklahoma City on Monday, killing dozens.

At least seven of those killed were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore. The twister, which measured 2 miles at one point, has been given a preliminary classification of an EF-4 tornado (winds of 166 to 200 mph), according to weather officials.

How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma

Chris Kissel — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000

A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties. To see how you can help those affected, see the list below. This list will continue to be updated. The Oklahoma City Red Cross You can donate to the Oklahoma City Red Cross now. [...]

Doors Co-Founder + Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dead at 74

Cassandra Rose — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:44:45 +0000

After a lengthy battle with bile duct cancer, Doors keyboardist and co-founder Ray Manzarek passed away today (May 20). He was 74 years old. TMZ is reporting that Manzarek was at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany when he died. Said Doors guitarist Robby Krieger of the news, “I was deeply saddened to hear about [...]

The Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dies

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:20:59 +0000

Ray Manzarek, founding member and keyboardist for the Doors, died today (May 20) at age 74 after a long battle with bile duct cancer. “I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my friend and bandmate Ray Manzarek today,” said Doors guitarist Robby Krieger. “I’m just glad to have been able to have [...]

Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

Worst Honeymoon Ever Ends With Husband Arrested for Soliciting Prostitute

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 19 May 2013 02:00:27 +0000

You know how they say the honeymoon ended before it even began? Well, that’s actually true in the case of Mohammed Ahmed. The 21-year-old man from Illinois was arrested for soliciting a prostitute…while on his honeymoon! Ahmed, who was in Orlando, Florida with his new bride, was caught when he met an undercover detective posing [...]

Second Grader's Precious 'Chocolate Bullets' Plan Earns Handwritten Note From Vice President Biden

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:45:00 +0000

A 7-year-old Wisconsin boy has come up with a rather delicious way to solve the gun control debate in this country. And it’s won the support of one very high-ranking politician. A second grader identified only as Myles at Wisconsin’s Downtown Montessori Academy wrote Vice President Biden a letter several months ago with his plan [...]

Terrifying 'Ice Tsunami' Slowly Consumes Backyard, Houses in Minnesota

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00:02 +0000

Yikes. It’s like in a horror movie when the deadly fog gradually creeps closer and closer, gobbling up all living things in its path. Except it’s made of ice. In the startling, nearly seven-minute video shot on Saturday by Darla Johnson, ice atop Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota makes its way off the surface of [...]

Shocker! Nancy Grace Fakes Split Screen Interview

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:30:45 +0000

Presumably, Nancy Grace has some fans. The prosecutor turned talking head pundit has been hosting high profile shows for almost 20 years, after all.

But, for the most part, she's somebody everybody loves to hate. And Grace certainly gave the public another reason to ridicule her during a segment she did with Ashleigh Banfield.

Fleetwood Mac Planning to Release More New Material

Dave Lifton — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:31:39 +0000

When Fleetwood Mac announced that they would release only a handful of new songs to coincide with their current tour, some thought it seemed like the act of a band on its last creative legs, grudgingly going into the studio in order to drum up interest in a series of lucrative concerts. However, in a new interview, Lindsey Buckingham said that there is more to come.

Jodi Arias Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:27:14 +0000

A jury in Arizona found Jodi Arias guilty of the first-degree murder of Travis Alexander, meaning she may face the death penalty. The killing occurred in 2008, and the ensuing investigation and trial captivated many legal observers before arriving at today’s verdict. Arias did not deny having killed Alexander, she merely claimed it was done [...]

Persistent Boy Demands Officer Give His Badge Number After Catching Him Illegally Parked [VIDEO]

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:30:22 +0000

A police officer’s job is to serve and to protect. And to fend off pesky kids. In this video shot last September, a 12-year-old boy in Las Vegas takes issue with a cop who parked his car on the sidewalk while he went into a store to grab a drink. The boy, identified as Jeremy, [...]

Aerosmith Announce New Live DVD

Ken Kelley — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:23:50 +0000

Yesterday,Â Aerosmith‘s Steven TylerÂ took to Facebook to post the trailer for his group’s upcoming concert movie ‘Rock For The Rising Sun’. Along with the trailer (embedded above for your viewing pleasure), Tyler posted a short note: “Hey ya’llâ€¦How ’bout sum of our new movie!!! Â 2 start ur day or nite. Canâ€™t wait for u to see [...]

Rod Stewart, 'Time' – Album Review

Michael Gallucci — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:20:34 +0000

Since 2002, Rod Stewart has released eight albums. Each and every one of them includes songs that were written before ‘Maggie May’ hit No. 1 in 1971. A lot of them, in fact, were written before the 68-year-old rock legend learned to walk. Five ‘Great American Songbook’ albums, a rock oldies collection, an R&B oldies collection and a Christmas album – that’s pretty much how Stewart has spent the past decade.

Group Takes Controverisal Step of Donating Guns to Neighborhood to Help People Protect Themselves

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:15:18 +0000

The right to bear arms is taking on a whole new look in one Texas city. A nonprofit organization called the Armed Citizen Project will hand out shotguns to people in a high-crime area of the city as a means to protect themselves. Armed Citizen Project founder Kyle Coplen says furnishing people with guns makes [...]

World Trade Center Finally Gets Its Spire (Photos)

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:00:53 +0000

One World Trade Center, which will soon become the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, received one of its final pieces today: the spire that will sit atop the skyscraper. A crane raised the 408-foot, 700-ton spire from the ground on Thursday, in a process watched by dozens at the Lower Manhattan site where the [...]

Pink Floyd Laser Light Yoga Is Now a Thing That Happens

Jeff Giles — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:25:30 +0000

During our wild, misspent youth, many of us took in the occasional Pink Floyd laser light show. Now that we’re older, wiser, and (thanks partly to those laser-induced munchies) a little fatter, maybe it’s time to give Pink Floyd laser light yoga a try. That seems to be the idea, anyway, behind yoga instructor Chris [...]

5 Simple Steps to Getting That Promotion

Kathy Landin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:43:43 +0000

It’s difficult to ask for and get a raise these days, and unfortunately it can be just as tough to get a promotion. We’ve put together a few simple ways to help you get that position bump you want and deserve. The people who get promoted aren’t just showing up and doing their jobs, they’re [...]