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The Summer Olympics Closing Ceremonies. Who In British Music WASN'T There?

Craig Russell — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 05:26:13 +0000

Well, OK. The Beatles. And David Bowie. And Gerry and the Pacemakers. Other than that… The 2012 Olympics ended on a grand scare last night with a Who’s Who of British music from the past 50 years or so. And with a few notable exceptions, everyone was covered. Even Jessie J. Who? She’s had a [...]

The Who, Elton John, Queen and More Rumored for Olympic Closing Ceremony

Mary Ouellette — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 16:03:26 +0000

While the Olympians fight it out to win their gold, silver and bronze, the entertainment world is placing bets on what world famous artists might be featured in the closing ceremony on Sunday (Aug. 12). Music director David Arnold told the London Telegraph that it “should be the greatest after-party in the world. The opening [...]

A Heartbreaking Moment You Probably Missed From The London Olympics [Video]

Steven Bohner — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:34:06 +0000

The Olympics are always a forum for amazing stories of victory, defeat, overcoming obstacles and also succumbing to them. There have been several of these amazing moments so far in the 2012 London Olympic Games. But, the following story of defeat and heartbreak has been absent from major American media. South Korea vs. Germany – Women’s Fencing [...]

2012 Olympics. Funnest. Games. Ever.

Craig Russell — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 16:29:40 +0000

Yes, I know, funnest really isn't a word. But as far as Olympic Games go, these are the ones I think have the most personality. The image I remember from most Olympics is a serious, staid sporting competition between athletes who had been training all their lives for this one event. Gruff, overbearing old men coaches who look like they will kill if you don't land that throw or stick that landing.

NBC's Olympic Coverage Is Bangers And Mash!

Craig Russell — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:35:32 +0000

The fine folks at NBC are having some problems these days. First the whole Jay Leno/Conan O’Brien/Ann Curry personnel issues. Then they cancel one of their best performing shows (Harry’s Law) And let’s not even get me started about WHITNEY. Now the Olympics are here, what could go wrong with that? After getting in to [...]

Odd Olympic Events No Longer Part Of The Games And Some That Are

Craig Russell — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:45:59 +0000

Power Shopping. Window Washing. Crab Catching. OK I made those up, but there are some odd "sports" that have been a part of the Olympics in the past. Like Club swinging and Tug of War. Really. Tug of War. That would be something for TV these days. Much like the "World's Strongest Man" shows on ESPN, maybe Tug of War WOULD be kinda fun.