Dub Nation Volume 4

September 29, 2011

feat. Downlink, Terravita, J. Rabbit, & Sluggo

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Blondie

September 29, 2011

Growing old in rock ‘n’ roll is one tricky beast, especially when you are Blondie, a band with a catalog defined by youth culture: sleek, sexy, funky, and ever stylish.

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Thrice

September 28, 2011

These brainy Orange County post-hardcore dudes have been slogging it out for over a decade now, and though their mid-’00s major-label stint didn’t quite attract My Chem-grade crowds, Thrice is still making passionate, meaningful music.

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Guitar Center Music Fest

September 28, 2011

TinFoil Hat Club, Heroes of The Fallen, Bobby Brand New Era, The Sugar Thieves, 36 Cent and A Dream, Joy World, & guests

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Fall Frenzy

September 28, 2011

Fall Frenzy ‘11 featuring the Honda Civic Tour will be hitting the shores of Tempe Beach Park Friday, September 30, 2011.

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Snoop Dogg

September 28, 2011

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Event Sponsorship Coordinator Position

September 28, 2011

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Shipwreck of the SS Gairsoppa found with 7 million pounds of silver

September 28, 2011

Shipwreck of the SS Gairsoppa found with 7 million pounds of silverHi Ho Silver!
The SS Gairsoppa was carrying seven million ounces of silver when it was sunk during World War II.

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The Game

September 27, 2011

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Tech N9ne

September 27, 2011

Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy.”

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AZ October Rap Fest feat. Twista PAC DIV, & E-40

September 27, 2011

Cut Throat Logic, Ogeno, Mr. Finley, & Juice McCain

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Arch Enemy

September 27, 2011

Carcass almunus Michael Amott leads his Scandinavian countrymen, Arch Enemy, into battle featuring the best of the old- and new-school thrash acts.

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Google celebrates 13th birthday with google doodles

September 27, 2011

Surrounding Google’s logo are multicolored balloons, birthday party hats, streamers, wrapped presents and a birthday cake with 13 candles.
Google was founded in 1996 by Stanford University graduate students Larry Page and Sergey Brin. They formalized and incorporated their work on Sept. 4, 1998.
The word Google is a play on the world “googol,” [...]

Hallmark adds sympathy cards for job loss

September 27, 2011

Hallmark often develops cards to deal with hardships. They have produced cards aimed at individuals who have suffered through such events as the Great Depression, the military draft and the loss of loved ones on Sept. 11, 2001.
The privately owned Missouri-based company said the idea for the cards came from [...]

City of West Hollywood bans fur sales despite objections by business community

September 27, 2011

The U.S. fur industry trade group is based in the city and high-end fashion houses along Melrose Avenue, Sunset Strip and Beverly and Beverlyboulevard carry fur items in their shops.
Keith Kaplan, executive director of the Fur Information Council of America, said the city ordinance throws out of the window efforts by [...]

National Park Service closes Washington Monument indefinitely

September 27, 2011

The decision was made after officials found a debris field made up of mortar that fell at the base during the tremor. There were also pieces of stone that had fallen loose inside the monument.
The service posted a video taken from security cameras of the damage in its Website.
The quake also damaged [...]

Elmo and Harry Potter among the top 20 holiday toys

September 27, 2011

Among the top 20 toys for the 2011 are, according to the Toy Insider: Scene It? Harry Potter: The Complete Cinematic Journey; Let’s Rock Elmo; Redakai Championship and Leap Pad.
Now in its sixth year, the Toy Insider features expert toy and gift recommendations at all price points for a range of ages. Their aim [...]

Alien Ant Farm

September 26, 2011

Huh. Who knew?

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Konkrete Jungle Arizona

September 26, 2011

JahMek Selecta has never met a Jamaican-inspired beat he didn’t like.

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Living people to appear on U.S. stamps

September 26, 2011

The requirement, since Jan. 1, 2007, has been that a person must have been deceased five years before gracing a U.S. postage stamp. Before then, the rule was 10 years. The exception is that former presidents are remembered on a stamp in the year following their death.
Considered for stamps will be notable [...]

Brad Pitt no match for Simba: Lion King eats Moneyball at the movies

September 26, 2011

Walt Disney’s Lion King 3-D reigned at the weekend box office for the second week in a row, taking in $22.1 million over Columbia Pictures Moneyball’s take of $20.6 million.

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Want a stained T-shirt with that Starbucks latte

September 26, 2011

In celebration of its 40th year, international coffee chain and coffee house Starbucks is selling $85 coffee stained T-shirts.
Starbucks has partnered with fashion designers Alexander Wang, Sophie Theallet and Billy Reed to release an exclusive line of T-Shirts inspired by the coffee giant featuring giant coffee stains.
Wang told InStyle Magazine that his inspiration [...]

Microsoft XBox games coming soon to smartphones

September 26, 2011

Featured will be new games to play on smartphones and tablet computers running on Microsoft’s next-generation operating system, Windows 8. Movies and other digital content will also be available.
According to MarketWatch, Microsoft will also create tie-ins with the Xbox. Players will be allowed to continue console games on their phones, and [...]

Lion King 3D’ Still King at the Movies

September 26, 2011

Brad Pitt’s “Moneybal” came in second with $20.6 million. The movie, which received an “A” rating from CinemaScore participants, is about Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane’s successful attempt to create a baseball team on a budget using computer-generated analysis to draft his players. It is based on Michael Lewis’ [...]

Netflix splits in two after unpopular price hike

September 23, 2011

CEO Reed Hastings said the move is the result of customer angst over a recent price increase that eliminated a discount for signing up for both services.
The change and price increase did not produce what Netflix had hoped for. Following the price hike, Netflix subscribers left in droves and its stock [...]

ADHD doubles child’s risk of unjury

September 23, 2011

Researchers from the University of Alabama analyzed data from questionnaires completed by parents of 4,745 fifth graders in Houston, Los Angeles and Birmingham, AL,that assessed ADHD symptoms. The parents of children who scored in the 90th percentile for symptoms of ADHD were nearly twice as likely to report their child had [...]

Scout with autism earns all 132 badges

September 23, 2011

Nate’s mother Sandy said Scouting helped improve his social skills. Nate, who didn’t start speaking until he was 7, started working on earning his badges, from journalism to camping, when he was 11. Six years later he had all 132.
Nate took no shortcuts in getting his badges, even though that was [...]

PETA to launch porn website to fight animal cruelity

September 23, 2011

PETA has filed paperwork to launch the site when the .xxx domain launches in December. While many non-profits and organizations are racing to protect their names from being hijacked by a pornographer and attaching an xxx domain, PETA, a non-profit organization, is embracing the new domain and hopes to reach a [...]

NASA satellite expected to crash to Earth Friday

September 23, 2011

While UARS will come down in a shower of debris, only about 26 pieces are expected to hit the ground.
While the location of where the space junk might fall is not known, scientists say it is highly unlikely to hit any populated areas. Earth, as we know, is three-quarters water, so that ups [...]

‘Lion King’ in 3-D roars to top spot at weekend box office

September 23, 2011

Walt Disney’s re-lease of “The Lion King” in 3-D was tops at the weekend box office, easily beating several new releases for the No. 1 spot.
The animated adventure was originally released 17 years ago and featured the voices of Matthew Broderick and Jeremy Irons. In its 1994 debut weekend, the film [...]

Third of American texters prefer to be reached via SMS than call

September 23, 2011

In the phone survey of 2,277 adults ages 18 and older that the center conducted for its Internet & American Life Project, 31 percent of heavy texters said they would rather be contacted by SMS than by voice call.
Those who preferred talking over the mobile phone comprise 53 percent of the number [...]

Study finds high percentage of pedestrians hit by bikes in New York City

September 23, 2011

A study released by Hunter College professors showed at least 1,000 pedestrians are hit by bicycle riders each year across New York state. Half of those are in bicycle riders
Although the latest figure is still relatively small compared to injuries to pedestrians caused by cars, the authors, professors Peter Tuckel and [...]

Primetime Emmy dips in ratings vs Sunday Night Football

September 23, 2011

Ratings for the 63rd Prime time Emmy Awards, hosted by Glee’s Jane Lynch, averaged a near record low 12.5 million viewers.
That was down 8 percent from the 13.5 million turnout in 2009 and 2010. The less than stellar viewership fell, but was just shy of the record low set in 1990 and 2008 [...]

ABC orders protection for Chaz Bono

September 23, 2011

Sources connected with the show have told TMZ that while no specific threats have been uncovered, executives at ABC are not taking any chances. They recognize that there is an element of hatred that exists and some “crazies” that harbor angst against Bono. Security has been stepped up for the DWTS [...]

Lindsay Pulsipher to replace Hilary Duff in “The Story of Bonnie and Clyde

September 23, 2011

Publisher plays Crystal Norris on HBO’s True Blood, and recently starred in The Oregonian at the Sundance Film Fest in January.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lindsay Pulsipher as Bonnie Parker in The Story of Bonnie and Clyde. Lindsay will undoubtedly bring many layers to this critical role,” Tonya S. Holly, producer of Cypress [...]

Fabolous responds to Ray-J’s allegations of an altercation

September 23, 2011

The fight allegedly occurred after Fabolous jokingly tweeted that a performance by Ray-J after the fight had him “in tears.”
“I socked that n**** in the face… All I’m saying if you got Fab’s number tell that ni*** to send a picture of his face right now. Don’t disrespect me and Floyd,” Ray J [...]

Delores Hope, widow of Bob Hope, dies at 102

September 23, 2011

The former Delores DeFina was born in the Bronx. She was singing in a Manhattan nightclub under her professional name Dolores Reade when she met her husband, the iconic comedian Bob Hope.
The comedian said to dancer George Murphy after hearing Delores signing “It’s Only a Paper Moon” in New York City, [...]

Elite rehab center opens in East Hamptons

September 23, 2011

While such facilities have multiplied and garnered strong demand in California and in several Southwestern states, no such centers existed in the Northeast
The Dunes East Hampton provides state-of-the-art treatment in an exclusive residential setting. It is the first rehabilitation center of its kind in the Northeast.
Featured at the center are such [...]

TSA at Atlanta airport search woman’s Afro

September 23, 2011

Brantley, a hairdresser from Dallas, was heading down an escalator after already being screened at an initial security checkpoint when TSA agents said they wanted to check her hair for explosives.
The agents began patting down Brantley’s big hair right on the train platform.
Brantley complaimed to a TSA supervisor who apologized. The TSA [...]

Never before heard video of Elvis at 21 reveals he was lonely

September 23, 2011

Elvis Presley was a cultural icon. Often referred to as the King of Rock and Roll. He won and broke the hearts of millions of women. And no doubt, a new recording will have many swooning once again.
As a young, naive and budding superstar, Presley revealed in a recorded interview on [...]

Cost of raising a child skyrockets 40 percent in ten years

September 23, 2011

Just providing a child with the basics from birth until they are out of high school has risen 40 percent over the last decade.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the cost of raising a child from the time they are delivered to age 18, for a middle-income, two-parent family, averaged $226,920 in [...]

Meg Whitman new CEO of HP

September 23, 2011

Apotheker ends his term after just  on the job marked by a major drop in share prices and sales of the technology  firm.
The leadership change was announced by Ray Lane, who was also named executive chairman from non-executive chairman. Lane said that Whitman’s entry to the company comes at a critical [...]

Missing moon rock found among Bill Clinton’s files

September 23, 2011

The rock, missing for 30 years, was one of 50 presented to each state after the 1972 space mission. It was presented to Clinton’s predecessor Gov. David Pryor in 1976. The rock hung in the governor’s office that was later occupied by Clinton. The rock was apparently packed away with Clinton’s [...]

Canadian mom sues sons for financial support

September 23, 2011

Shirley Anderson, 73, sought C$750 monthly support from each of her three children. She filed a lawsuit 11 years ago citing the British Columbia Family Relations Act, which holds adult children responsible for the support of their parents due to age, illness, infirmity or economic circumstances.
One of the sons, Ken [...]

At 2 feet tall, Illinois woman named world’s shortest

September 22, 2011

At 2 feet 3 inches, Bridget Jordan from Sandoval, IL, has been named the World’s Shortest Woman by Guinness World Records.
Bridget, 22, a cheerleader and a dancer, also shares the record for Shortest Living Siblings with her 30-year-old brother Brad.
At 3 feet 2 inches, Brad lists basketball, karate and gymnastics as his hobbies.
Bridget and Brad [...]

Sheryl Crow to write music for Broadway adaptation of “Diner

September 22, 2011

“I was already a huge fan of ‘Diner’ when Barry first approached me about writing a score for a theatrical retelling of his film,” Crow told the paper.
“I knew exactly who these men and women were and I feverishly began writing,” she added.
Crow has previously contributed music to the soundtracks of “Point Break,” [...]

Windows 8 dev tablets lands on eBay

September 22, 2011

Last week, Microsoft distributed limited edition models of the Windows 8 dev tablets to attendees of its Microsoft Build’s annual conference in California, as part of efforts to encourage developers to start inventing applications suitable for Windows 8.
But the attendees, seeing big bucks, turned to eBay to cash in on their [...]

American hikers poised for release in Iran

September 22, 2011

According to state-run Press TV, Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal were set to be freed on bail, reportedly costing $500,000 each. The lawyer representing the two, Masoud Shafii, told Al Jazeera a judge had signed court papers for their release.
The release comes more than a week after Iranian President Mahmoud [...]

West Hollywood a step closer to being fur free

September 22, 2011

The ordinance must be given a second reading before it can receive final approval. The council also must decide on the start date for the ban and if it should apply to sales of used clothing.
Council members said they will be speaking with area business owners about the proposal before the next [...]

Switch hands and eat less

September 22, 2011

The findings were published online in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. The researchers noted that mindless eating becomes a habit. People become unaware of how much food they are actually consuming, what the food tastes like or how full they feel.
When participants in the study were told to use their [...]

Tony Bennett apologizes for 9/11 comments

September 22, 2011

In an interview Monday with Stern, 85-year-old Bennett was talking with the radio show host and co-host Robin Quivers about war and terrorism when he said, “But who are the terrorists? Two wrongs don’t make a right.”
When Stern said terrorists had “started it” by flying planes into the World Trade [...]

Dancing With the Stars’ sends its first celebrity home

September 22, 2011

“Dancing With the Stars” said peace and good-bye to the L.A. Laker on Tuesday in the first results show of Season 13.
The show included a performance from the professional dancers moving to Lady Gaga’s “The Edge of Glory.” Crooner Harry Connnick, Jr. was the guest star.
As the show slowly moved through the safe [...]

Disney to add “Avatar” ride

September 22, 2011

Walt Disney Co. has announced that it will create theme park rides and attractions based on the 2009 mega-blockbuster 3-D animated film “Avatar.”
The first ride will be built at Walt Disney World in Orlando and plans are to have it opened around 2017.
The company will most likely add “Avatar” attractions at its other [...]

Rock band R.E.M. announces break-up

September 22, 2011

The official announcement came today via the band’s official website.
“To our fans and friends – As R.E.M., and as lifelong friends and co-conspirators, we have decided to call it a day as a band. We walk away with a great sense of gratitude, of finality, and of astonishment at all we have [...]

High school removes ‘Gossip Girls’ books on library for profanity

September 22, 2011

One title of the popular book that exposed its use of foul languages and put characters in sexual situations is “Nobody Does It Better.”
The parents of a 13-year-old student who borrowed the book to do a report stumbled on “Nobody Does It Better” and were shocked of its sexually explicit [...]

Bill Gates still richest man in U.S.

September 22, 2011

Despite his philanthropy, Gates’ value increased by $3 billion, mainly due to an increase in value of Microsoft’s share.
Among his charitable causes are ending polio, which had resulted in Gates giving away $28 billion, wiping out malaria, which costs him at least $1 billion a year, and helping high schools by extending $2 [...]

Former deacon arrested in death of wife, shooting of two pastors

September 22, 2011

Two Florida pastors are in critical condition after a former deacon went on a shooting rage Sunday.

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Modern Family sweeps 63rd primetime Emmy awards

September 22, 2011

British actress Kate Winslet bagged the award for outstanding lead actress in a miniseries or movie for her highly acclaimed title role in the period drama Mildred Pierce, playing a mother in the Great Depression. Barry Pepper won outstanding lead actor for his role as Robert F. Kennedy in the [...]

Remains found in search for missing nursing student

September 22, 2011

According to local reports, the remains were found during a search near the rural town of Sunol in Alameda County, where the woman suspected in Le’s murder is believed to have dumped the student’s body. Testing will take weeks, and the state of the remains made it impossible for investigators [...]

Mergence at Teakwoods Tavern & Grill

September 22, 2011

How can a self-respecting weirdo rock ‘n’ roll songwriter stand apart from the crowd?

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“Two and a Half Men” with Kutcher draw its highest rating ever

September 21, 2011

‘Two and a Half Men” cut its eighth season short after producers fired actor Charlie Sheen, whose verbal outbursts and much publicized misbehavior become daily fodder for news media outlets and tabloids.

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Murs

September 21, 2011

Though Murs got his start in L.A. in the early ’90s, his message has always been anti-gangster, thumbing his nose at the violent outlook of gangsta rap over beats that are just as infectious.

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The Script

September 21, 2011

For an Irish rock trio, the Script sure knows how to sway the United States with some damn good Pop songs.

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Remains found in search for missing nursing student

September 21, 2011

Authorities in California are trying to determine the identity of a decomposing body discovered during a search for a nursing student, Michelle Le, who went missing early this year.

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Joe Jonas

September 21, 2011

The good news about Joe Jonas’s solo career, away from that little project with his brothers (about whom you may have heard a bit), is that now the world has another Robin Thicke to contend with, although Brother Joe doesn’t sing about eating your panties off.

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The Silent Comedy

September 21, 2011

After their preacher father sold all of childhood belongings and took his family on an adventure from continent to continent, Jeremiah and Joshua Zimmerman have never quite been the same.

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Within These Walls Fest at the Nile Theater

September 21, 2011

When you get this many musicians signed on for a festival, you’re bound to enjoy at least one of them.

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GLOWfest

September 21, 2011

GLOWfest is an all-out party and music festival, first started by two Indiana University students, landing right here in the Valley September 22.

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Eleanor Mondale, daughter of former U.S. Vice President dies at 51

September 18, 2011

Eleanor battled brain cancer for six year. She died in her sleep with her husband and dogs by her side, according to a post on the website CaringBridge.org.

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Ted Kennedy’s daughter Kara dead at 51

September 18, 2011

Kara Kennedy, 51, daughter of the late Ted Kennedy, died suddenly Friday evening of an apparent heart attack at a health club in the Washington, D.C. area.

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Emirates, Virgin America top Airline Passenger Choice awards

September 18, 2011

Emirates and Virgin America airlines has been found to give the best in-flight passenger experience among all global airline carriers today.

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No Doubt to delay album release until 2012

September 17, 2011

Fans awaiting No Doubt’s upcoming album will have to wait just a little bit longer.

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Mila Kunis is latest star to have candid pictures leaked

September 17, 2011

Actress Mila Kunis has been added to the list of stars that have had cell phone pictures leaked.

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The 15th Anniversary of Tupac’s Death 09-13-2011

September 13, 2011

Fifteen years ago today, the world lost one of the greatest rappers of all time.

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Americans prefer to customize their lives to include religion

September 13, 2011

A new book by a religion statistics expert says that most Americans are customizing their religion according to their personal needs.

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Ashton Kutcher gets naked for Ellen

September 13, 2011

New Two and a Half men star Ashton Kutcher got naked for a preview video of the Ellen Show.

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Congress considers law allowing interstate travel with concealed guns

September 12, 2011

Congress plans to hear testimony Tuesday on a bill that would allow licensed gun owners to carry their firearms across state lines without notifying anyone.

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Taser no match for 80-pound Canadian pit bull

September 12, 2011

The Taser gun has been blamed for the death of several Canadians that in one celebrated incident led to the revamp of a police policy.

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Man shoots himself while trying to kill snake

September 12, 2011

A Florida man trying to kill a snake that invaded his home ended up in the hospital after he shot himself in the hand with the bullet intended for the reptile.

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Cyndi Lauper flubs National Anthem at U.S. Open

September 12, 2011

Add Cyndi Lauper to the growing list of celebrities to flub the National Anthem.

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American retailers start roll-out of yearend holiday merchandise

September 12, 2011

Although the Yuletide holiday is more than three months away, some American retailers have started to bring out their Christmas merchandise in a bid to boost sagging sales.

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‘Contagion’ Kills at Weekend Box Office With $23M Sales‎

September 12, 2011

Time Warner Inc.’s “Contagion,” an action-thriller about a global deadly disease, led this weekend’s box office receipt sales with $23.1 million in the U.S. and Canada.

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Elizabeth Taylor’s legendary jewels go up for auction

September 7, 2011

Elizabeth Taylor dazzled the world not just with her stunning looks or as an iconic actress. She also enthralled scores of people with her legendary collection of jewels from the loves of her life.

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Judge rejects Madonna’s ‘Material Girl’ trademark claim for clothing line

September 7, 2011

We all know Madonna as the “Material Girl,” but that doesn’t seem to quite hold up in court. The singer’s “Material Girl” trademark claim was rejected by a federal judge.

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Amy Winehouse’s family to be first guests on new Anderson Cooper show

September 7, 2011

Anderson Cooper will debut his new daytime talk show next week and he’s already got a riveting lineup for the first episode: the family and boyfriend of late singer Amy Winehouse.

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Lil Wayne sells nearly million copies of “Tha Carter IV” in first week

September 7, 2011

Lil Wayne notches his third #1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with “Tha Carter IV,” which sells nearly a million copies in its first week.

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Holy Shenanigans! Batmanning newest Internet craze

September 7, 2011

This sounds batty but its true. The newest Internet craze is called Batmanning, a “sport” inspired by planking, in which people are photographed lying face  down in unusual places.

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Soulja Boy issues an apology following backlash for anti-military rap song

September 7, 2011

Rapper Soulja Boy has issued an apology to the entire U.S. military following a rap song in which he had harsh criticism for the armed forces.

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Madonna eyes Spring 2012 for new album release

September 6, 2011

Madonna is out promoting her latest directorial effort, “W.E.,” but it’s news of a new album that’s making big waves.

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Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton nominees at 45th annual Country Music Awards

September 6, 2011

The nominees in some of the biggest categories have been revealed for this year’s Country Music Awards and, along with hosts Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley, scoring nominations are Blake Shelton and Taylor Swift.

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‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ talk premiere, suicide prevention

September 6, 2011

Bravo aired the premiere of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” on Monday night as originally planned.

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You ‘vant’ to be on this vampire cruise

September 6, 2011

If someone says “Bite Me” on this cruise, it is a compliment.

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Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong gets kicked off of Southwest flight

September 6, 2011

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was left seeing red after he’s the latest celebrity to get kicked off a Southwest flight.

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News coverage for 9/11 anniversary subdued in many areas

September 6, 2011

A decade ago on a sunny, crystal clear September morning the world watched in horror as four jetliners slammed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania.

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Small plane crashes in California, sparks wild fire

September 5, 2011

A small plane crashed in California on Sunday, killing one person and starting a wild fire that caused residents of at least 100 homes to flee the blaze.

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Calgary mayor leads Gay Pride parade

September 5, 2011

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi made another record in Canadian politics by being the first Calgary mayor to lead the city’s yearly Gay Pride parade on Sunday.

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Britney Spears invites Royal Couple to her “Femme Fatale “concert

September 2, 2011

Britney Spears is set to take her “Femme Fatale” show to London’s O2 Arena next month and, while there, she would love to have the royal seal of approval.

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‘The Walking Dead’ to debut second season with 90-Minute episode

September 2, 2011

AMC’s “The Walking Dead” will premiere with an extended episode when it returns in October.

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Showtime renews “The Big C” for third season

September 2, 2011

Showtime has picked up its critically acclaimed show “The Big C” for a third season.

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Lindsay Lohan gets tattoo of Billy Joel lyrics

September 2, 2011

Lindsay Lohan really wants to show how much she’s turned herself around following her recent string of controversies.

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Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears inspire Agent Provocateur fall campaign

September 2, 2011

The Hollywood crotch flash trend, made popular by the likes of Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, and Lindsay Lohan, is thankfully over.

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Apple’s iPhone prototype lost in a bar– again

September 2, 2011

An Apple employee walks into a bar and loses an iPhone prototype.

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Lenny Kravitz announces interior design projects in Miami

September 2, 2011

Singer Lenny Kravitz says he finds leisure in decorating when he’s not rocking out on his guitar on stage.

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Maroon 5, Christina Aguilera hit #1 on Billboard Hot 100 with “Moves Like Jagger”

September 2, 2011

The star power of Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera (along with the power of NBC’s “The Voice”) was enough to propel their first collaboration, “Moves Like Jagger,” to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino hooks up in tanning business

September 2, 2011

“Jersey Shore” star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is getting ready to capitalize on the “T” in his trademark expression, “Gym, Tan, Laundry.”

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Susan Boyle performs new song on ‘America’s Got Talent’

September 2, 2011

Susan Boyle is back and performing on “America’s Got Talent,” the stateside version of the show that introduced her powerful voice to the world.

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Cher tweets in support of Chaz Bono on “Dancing with the Stars”

September 2, 2011

The addition of Chaz Bono to the cast of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” has caused quite an uproar in the homophobic, or in this case “transphobic,” community.

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Netflix loses Starz programming

September 2, 2011

Netflix just lost a significant source of recently released movies when a licensing deal with Starz LLC broke down late Thursday.

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z baby news breaks Twitter records

September 1, 2011

Beyoncé’s baby news this Sunday was so big, it broke records. The announcement that Beyoncé and Jay-Z are expecting their first child together broke a Twitter record for the event.

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Man arrested at Miami airport with snakes in pants

September 1, 2011

Is that a snake in your pants or are you just happy to see me?! This guy and his snakes never made it on the plane.

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Justin Bieber gets into Ferrari fender bender

September 1, 2011

Justin Bieber is at the age where most teens tend to crash their first car. But unlike most 17-year-olds, the pop superstar is driving around in a Ferrari.

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Jennifer Lopez stars in promos for new Kohl’s collection

September 1, 2011

Jennifer Lopez is starring in some new promos for Kohl’s to promote her new Jennifer Lopez Collection. In the ads, J.Lo’s reminding fans that she’s still “Jenny From the Block” while putting in a good day’s work at the office.

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Daryl Hannah Arrested Outside White House

September 1, 2011

Actress Daryl Hannah was arrested on Tuesday following a protest outside the White House.

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T.I. has new reality show starting Dec 5

September 1, 2011

Rapper T.I. was released from an Arkansas prison after spending 11 months behind bars for violating his probation for an earlier gun conviction.

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Mel Gibson Settles Money, Custody Battle with Ex-Girlfriend

September 1, 2011

Mel Gibson has settled the custody issues he had with ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva.

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Marc Anthony finally breaks his silence on split from Jennifer Lopez

September 1, 2011

After six weeks of silence, singer Marc Anthony says his surprise breakup with Jennifer Lopez was anything but “sensationalistic.”

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