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SHOCK VIDEO: FBI releases surveillance footage from Naval Yard shooting
(Washington, DC) -- Video released by the FBI shows Aaron Alexis stalking the Washington Navy Yard with a shotgun, looking for people to shoot. Alexis killed 12 people last week before being gunned down by police. The FBI has also released pictures showing slogans etched into Alexis' shotgun. They include the phrases "better off this way" and "end to the torment." The FBI says it seems Alexis believed he was being influenced by electromagnetic waves. A document he left behind says, quote, "Ultra low frequency attack is what I've been subject to for the last three months, and to be perfectly honest that is what has driven me to this."


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Oklahoma Tornadoes: How you can help
As frantic search and rescue efforts continue in Moore, Oklahoma, officials warn that the death toll from yesterday's horrific tornado strike is expected to rise steeply.
The destruction is "the worst thing I have ever seen," a highway patrol trooper tells the Oklahoman. "We hope that we don't have any more fatalities, but we know there are a lot more people trapped tonight ."
Here's how you can help:
American Red Cross
The Red Cross has set up shelters in various communities. You can donate to the Red Cross Disaster Relief fund here, and the organization also suggests giving blood at your local hospital or blood bank.
If you're searching for a missing relative, check Red Cross Safe & Well's site. And please register if you're within the disaster region. The site is designed to make communication easier after a tragedy like this.
If you want to send a $10 donation to the Disaster Relief fund via text message, you can do so by texting the word REDCROSS to 90999. As in the case with other donations via mobile, the donation will show up on your wireless bill, or be deducted from your balance if you have a prepaid phone. You need to be 18 or older, or have parental permission, to donate this way. (If you change your mind, text the word STOP to 90999.)
Phone: 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767); for Spanish speakers, 1-800-257-7575; for TDD, 1-800-220-4095.

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Kubuntu Quantal System Backup
System Backup and Recovery
Rsync is the directory backup and transfer tool for Linux. It is installed by default in Ubuntu. It can provide any type of backup, and options are extensive. Several GUI frontends for Rsync are listed here.
GRsync is a GTK-based GUI front-end for Rsync. Install:
sudo apt-get install grsync
Bacula is the most widely-used GTK-based open source (GPL-licensed) network backup utility that is used in both server and desktop installations. A catalogue of backups can be maintained using MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite. For more info see the Ubuntu documentation. Both text-based and GUI frontends are available. Install the MySQL version:
sudo apt-get install bacula
SBackup is a simple backup and restore utility for the GTK-desktop. Install:
sudo apt-get install sbackup
Keep (Backup and Recovery)
Keep is a QT/KDE based backup utility used in previous versions of Ubuntu. It is no longer maintained and is not included in Ubuntu by default. Install:
sudo apt-get install keep
- Menu -> Applications -> System Tools -> Keep (Backup System)
- Backup:
- Click "Add a Directory to Backup"
- Select directories you wish to backup
- Select a location to place the backup
- Set how often you wish the backups to take place, and how long to keep them
- Click "Backup Now"
- Select the directory groups you wish to backup.
- Recover:
- Click "Restore a Backup"
- Select the directory groups you wish to restore.
Partimage (Partition backup)
Partimage is a free open-source utility to back up an entire partition into an .iso image. It can be used across a network, as well. Install and run:
sudo apt-get install partimage sudo partimage
Partimage cannot be used from within the partition you wish to backup. You will either have to run it from a different partition or from a LiveCD that contains it. (A serious limitation of Partimage is its inability to backup/restore split image files to/from multiple media (e.g. spanned DVDs/CDs), limiting its usefulness as an inexpensive cloning and distribution solution. Partition image backup/restoration must be to/from a single hard drive, large capacity USB stick, or networked storage space.)
An entire partition's filesystem can easily be copied to another partition using the cp -a command. (However, this cannot be done for the partition of a filesystem that is running. Use the (K)Ubuntu LiveCD to copy partitions when necessary.) Obviously the destination partition should be as large or larger than the source partition, and while not necessary, probably is best if both partitions are of the same filesystem type (e.g. ext4). Use the KDE Partition Manager or GParted to create or manipulate the destination partition, if necessary. To copy the entire filesystem, for example, from the ext4 partition /dev/sda6 into the ext4 partition at /dev/sda7, mount both partitions:
sudo mkdir /media/partsda6 sudo mkdir /media/partsda7 sudo mount /dev/sda6 -t ext4 /media/partsda6 sudo mount /dev/sda7 -t ext4 /media/partsda7
Then merely copy the contents from one partition to the other:
sudo cp -a /media/partsda6/* /media/partsda7
- Of course, once the partition's filesystem is copied, a bootmanager (Grub2 or Grub Legacy) will have to be updated/reconfigured to recognize the new partition's OS in order to enable it to boot. Also, the /etc/fstab file of the new partition's filesystem may need to be edited (in regards to the UUIDs of the various partitions), to prevent conflicts. To determine the UUIDs of all current partitions on a hard drive:
sudo blkid
Edit fstab so that the UUIDs are correctly reflected there.
- To confirm that the file copy has completed, the Linux command du (also see these tips) can be used to calculate the disk usage for both the source and destination folders in order to compare the values (to ensure that they are the same). For example, the values should be the same for both partitions after copying has completed:
sudo du /media/partsda6 sudo du /media/partsda7
dd is a *nix command that enables the copying of files or an entire disk using a single command. Parameters must be quantally specified to avoid risk of accidentally erasing data. See these brief instructions or these instructions for detailed options. You cannot copy a hard drive that contains the operating system you are currently running. Instead, boot into a LiveCD and run the dd command that way. An example command to copy Hard drive X to Hard drive Y is:
dd if=/dev/hdx of=/dev/hdy
- ddrescue is a variation of the dd command that allows working with potentially corrupted datasets, partitions, or hard drives.
FSArchiver (Filesystem Archiver)
FSArchiver is a utility to backup the filesystem by files (instead of by partition blocks). A filesystem backed up in this way can be moved to a different sized partition or another disk filesystem altogether (e.g. from ext3 to ext4). Backups can be split and stored on (and restored from) spanned media (e.g. multiple DVDs/CDs). It is included in the System Rescue CD. Install:
sudo apt-get install fsarchiver
System Rescue and Cloning Utilities
System Rescue CD
SystemRescueCD is a LiveCD that includes important utilities such as GParted, Partimage, ddrescue, Rsync, and FSArchiver. Several of these utilities cannot be used from within a running partition, so using them from a LiveCD is often necessary. Download and burn the LiveCD from the website.
Clonezilla allows the backup or duplication of a partition for a single machine or for multiple machines over a network. (It is similar to Norton Ghost.) It includes Partimage, partclone, and other utilities. It is available as a LiveCD which can then be burned. (A serious limitation of Clonezilla is its inability to backup/restore split image files to/from multiple media (e.g. spanned DVDs/CDs), limiting its usefulness as an inexpensive cloning and distribution solution. Partition image backup/restoration must be to/from a single hard drive, large capacity USB stick, or networked storage space.)
Disk Imaging software
- G4U is a utility to image a disk bit by bit.
- G4L is a utility to image a disk bit by bit. It includes a GUI interface.
Ubuntu Customization Kit
- Ubuntu Customization Kit is a utility to customize a (K)Ubuntu LiveCD. Install:
sudo apt-get install uck
Remastering software
Debian and (K)Ubuntu Linux operating systems can be "remastered" and customized (using one of a number of utilities) for re-distribution. (See this Wikipedia list.) This enables an organization to pre-load desired applications and customizations for distribution among its members, while preserving the intrinsic architecture and function of (K)Ubuntu. The customized (K)Ubuntu OS can then be distributed on a CD or on a USB flashdrive. Users are then free to further customize the OS, or even to revert back to the original default (K)Ubuntu settings. Also see the Ubuntu wiki.
- oem-config-gtk
sudo apt-get install oem-config-gtk
- Remastersys for Ubuntu. For tips, see this page.
- Reconstructor. The open source engine can be downloaded and installed as a .deb package.
Run (K)Ubuntu LiveCD from a USB pendrive
The (K)Ubuntu LiveCD can be installed on and run from a USB pendrive. Settings can be "persistently" saved (but the LiveCD kernel modules can not be upgraded). Programs can be installed and run, however, and files saved to the USB drive. (The installed programs will remain installed). A (K)Ubuntu Live CD is needed to do the installation. For additional info, see the Ubuntu Official documentation, the Ubuntu Community documentation or the Pendrivelinux instructions.
The USB "LiveCD" can be used to install (K)Ubuntu on computers (including netbooks) that do not have CD-ROM/DVD drives.
USB pendrives to be used to run (K)Ubuntu should have a minimum of 2 Gb (preferably 4 Gb). If you wish to install a fast, fully functional Linux system on a pendrive that has less memory than that, use PuppyLinux or Lubuntu.
USB Creator
You can make a "LiveCD" on a USB pendrive using USB Creator and either a LiveCD or an .iso version of the LiveCD stored on your hard drive. USB Creator is installed by default in (K)Ubuntu. If not, install:
sudo apt-get install usb-creator-gtk
- Run:
- Menu -> System -> Startup Disk Creator
Create a boot CD to allow booting from the USB drive
Many computers do not allow booting from a USB drive (but they do allow booting from the CD-ROM). You can create a CD-ROM using these Pendrivelinux instructions and set your BIOS to boot from this CD-ROM. When you boot from this CD-ROM, it will use the bootup files on the (K)Ubuntu USB drive you previously created (in the step above).


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WATCH: Dave Chapelle crowd surfs at Skrillex show
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Skrillex has millions of fans .. but who knew one of them was Dave Chappelle?
The comedian/actor was at Skrillex's show at the kickoff to the producer/DJ's "Takeover Tour" at The Independent in San Francisco ... and it looks like he had a great time!
Dave Chappelle pre-stage dive at @Skrillex SF takeover #1 pic.twitter.com/NxVTt6GWo1
— Chris Morris (@CMORRIS456) February 4, 2014
One fan caught Chappelle's crowd-surf on camera, and he's shown stage-diving and being passed along all the way to the back of the venue.
The show is just the beginning of Skrillex's takeover tour. He is set to continue his "takeover" in San Francisco before moving on to Brooklyn, Amsterdam, and Barcelona.
Check out Dave Chappelle crowd surfing below:


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The wakeup call I received this morning was pleasant:
"Hello, this is an important call from the account security group at American Express."
According to the fraud prevention specialist I talked to, my Electronic Arts Origin.com account got owned. Someone in Russia wanted to play a little Farcry 4 on my dime, but the transaction was declined because, well, I don't live in Russia. Further investigation revealed the account had been owned since September 2014, and was being used as some kind of game laundering hub. As far as I can figure, the idea would be to purchase a game under my account, then sell the CD key on Ebay to the highest bidder.
If I were a sneaky Russian hacker guy, that's probably what I'd do. Take down society one game at a time. Yeah! Ok.
The hacker purchased a slew of non-DRM games, however. What was the point of that exactly?
Now that I have changed the password and enabled two-factor authentication on my account, I am now the owner of games like "Bejeweled 3", "Crusader: No Remorse" and "Sim City 2000". Furthermore, after reviewing the transaction history for the past four months these games didn't cost anything. With the exception of Farcry 4 ($59.99) the purchases totaled a whopping 0.00 ruble. 1337r than the average bear? Guess so.
Anyhow, thank you, Mr./Ms./Mrs. Russian hacker person for all the free stuff. May all of your roads in life be paved with sausages.


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An interview with the co-discoverer of one of the biggest breakthroughs in cancer research
From causes to treatment options, get answers to your questions about CML, a type of blood cancer
New drug options on the horizon may make CML, a type of blood cancer, one of the few success stories in cancer treatment
Dim the lights and break out the…eggs? These 10 foods will kick your sex drive into high gear.
15 signs that it's more than just the blues
From your diet to your medication to your mindset, here are 13 culprits of low libido.


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Oreck® Magnesium®
Magnesium® is the lightest, full-powered upright vacuum cleaner in America. With its extremely strong, durable magnesium frame, the Magnesium packs all the power you expect from an Oreck vacuum cleaner — so much power it feels like it's self-propelled on most surfaces. The two speed Quickswitch® on the back of the vacuum enables you to move smoothly across all floor types using appropriate power levels: high for carpets and low for hardwoods and tile. It's even gentle enough for fine Oriental and Persian rugs on low speed. Additionally, the large high-performance rear wheels with cylindrical wheel bearings give the Magnesium maneuverability, making it easy to push through high-pile carpet. Best of all, it lays virtually flat for easy cleaning under furniture.
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The lightest, full-powered upright in America
Engineered for the way you live
Direct Suction
The direct suction and rollerbrush rotating at 7,000 revolutions per minute draw dirt right into the bag. The brush grooms the nap as it cleans.
Fast and Simple
The Saniseal® system automatically seals shut, locking the dirt in the disposable filter bag. Changing bags is effortless.
Furniture-Friendly Design
Magnesium lies virtually flat, has a wide cleaning path and a 30 ft. cord, making it easy to cover a lot of ground, quickly get in and out of tight spots and get up and down stairs.
HEPA Inner Bag
Magnesium uses a HEPA inner bag. As air passes through the HEPA inner bag, it captures at least 99.97% of particles as small as .3 microns from that air, such as pollen, dust, smoke, animal dander and mold spores.
"Easy Snap Cord"
The new 'Easy Snap' cord clip is the smart way to keep the cord where you need it ... not where you don't.
The Oreck Magnesium has received the Gold Seal of Approval from the Carpet and Rug Institute, the leading U.S. carpet authority, which certifies that it meets the highest performance standards.
Awards & Recognition
Blogger Reviews
|The "nice height" of the Magnesium means no more hunching over for Wendy, who is 5'8". She also likes that she "could simply push the button to change the setting instead of turning it off, bending over, and rotating a dial to change settings." See full review on Wendy Will Blog.
|"This vacuum lays FLAT. It can go under your furniture in a way no other vacuum ever has," says Stacy, who is just as impressed that its powerful suction means she doesn't have to use a handheld vac to do the baseboards, either. Full review and photos at Not Just a Housewife.
|Self-described vacuum connoisseur Tauni has a "super-awesome/naughty beagle named Jersey" whose mission in life is to leave fur all over the house. Magnesium has nipped that in the bud and cut her cleaning time as well. See other reasons why she calls it "the BEST vacuum I've ever owned" at snap!
- Lightest Oreck upright ever
- Weighs about 7.7 pounds* (approximate weight without cord)
- Magnesium frame is stronger than many types of steel
- 102 mph of airflow delivers powerful cleaning
- High performance motor spins pile-lifting rollerbrush at approximately 7,000 RPM
- Larger wheels for superb maneuverability
- HEPA inner bag included
- Saniseal bag disposal system
- Long-lasting Endurolife™ belt
- Comes with a 5-year limited warranty**
The Oreck Advantage: Direct Suction
Our direct suction design delivers dirt in a straight, efficient path right to the vacuum bag. It's a streamlined design that works beautifully with a smaller motor — and one reason why Oreck bagged uprights are so lightweight. Here's how: our upright vacuums incorporate a "dirty air system" in which dirt is pulled through a fan that breaks it into smaller particles that get sucked up into the vacuum. Oreck's smaller motor drives this fan, as well as the brushroll. Because these smaller motors sit closer to the floor they provide efficient suction and are able to spin the brushroll incredibly fast.
Hard Surfaces
*Approximate weight without cord
**Some limitations apply. For details, see warranty.


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Lady Gaga: 'I want to be Oprah'
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Lady Gaga confesses in the March issue of "Harper's Bazaar" to suffering from depression and feeling close to death in 2013.
Oh, and there's way more.
"I became very depressed at the end of 2013," says the pop star, who underwent surgery and a dramatic break from some of her creative partners. "I was exhausted fighting people off."
"I couldn't even feel my own heartbeat. I was angry, cynical, and had this deep sadness like an anchor dragging everywhere I go. I just didn't feel like fighting anymore. I didn't feel like standing up for myself one more time — to one more person who lied to me," says Gaga.
She continues, "But January 1, I woke up, started crying again, and I looked in the mirror and said, 'I know you don't want to fight. I know you think you can't, but you've done this before. I know it hurts, but you won't survive this depression.'"
"I really felt like I was dying — my light completely out. I said to myself, 'Whatever is left in there, even just one light molecule, you will find it and make it multiply. You have to for you. You have to for your music. You have to for your fans and your family,"' recalls Gaga.
The singer notes, "Depression doesn't take away your talents — it just makes them harder to find. But I always find it. I learned that my sadness never destroyed what was great about me. You just have to go back to that greatness, find that one little light that's left. I'm lucky I found one little glimmer stored away."
Gaga credits her mom with helping her through the "rough time," remembering, "I asked my mother, 'I work so hard. I never stop. I never say no. Why doesn't this person love me, Mom? Why was this person willing to hurt me to help themselves? Why wasn't I enough? Why is money more important than me?'"


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Edward Herrmann, the elegant actor whose many many roles included FDR, a vampire patriarch and the father of Lorelai Gilmore, has died. One obit is here. In 2007, he was grand marshal for the local automobile-buff event the Glenmoor Gathering. We chatted then about cars, some of his roles and the trials of acting. Here's the resulting HeldenFiles column:
When actor Edward Herrmann becomes grand marshal at the Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles today, he won't just be a big name doing a job.
The award-winning Herrmann is very serious about automobiles. While this will be his first visit to the Canton event, he is a regular at other auto concours.
The interest began while he was growing up in Detroit. His father, he recalled, was one of the few engineers not working in the auto industry. But the fathers of all his friends did, and he became steeped in the car culture.
Now 64, Herrmann started car-collecting in his 20s, with an Austin Healey that he said got so hot, it was ''not a wise car to have in California.''
In the '80s, he bought his first Packard and remains especially fond of that make. He currently owns a 1932 Packard 900 roadster and has kept track of subsequent owners of his first Packard, since ''I hope it ends up in my garage again.''
Gilmore Gone. We also talked about his day job, which included playing Richard Gilmore on Gilmore Girls, the now-ended Lauren Graham comedy-drama. Asked if it was strange to be going into the fall without the show, he said, ''It is actually. I've been doing it for seven years . . . and it was a pleasure. . . . There's been no lack of work (since the show ended), but it's not regular.''
A Grey's Visit. The new work included three episodes for the new season of Grey's Anatomy, in which he plays ''the oldest living intern.'' At first, Herrmann said, his character was going to die from a stroke. But now it looks as if he will live, and Herrmann may do more episodes.
He enjoyed the job, too. ''It's a terrific cast,'' he said. Asked how people felt since Isaiah Washington's departure, he said it wasn't talked about much. When Patrick Dempsey invited Herrmann to breakfast, ''We talked cars, because he races. (Washington) never came up.''
Still, from the vibe on the set, Herrmann said, ''I think they're relieved. . . . I think everybody was glad to be rid of the guy.''
More on Acting. Herrmann said ''the business of show business is depressing and endlessly stupid, but the acting itself is thrilling.'' And he finds that he's still fine-tuning his craft. When he worked with Alec Guinness in the late '80s, in what proved to be Guinness' last stage performance, he marveled at the way Guinness could strip his stage business down to the most economical gestures. Herrmann sees the same economy in Spencer Tracy, and in Don Cheadle, ''one of my favorite actors.''
You may have seen some recent reports like this one about Cutter Oil. You may also then remember "Blood and Oil," a Discovery Channel series about the company; the series premiered in June 2013 and, from what I can tell, did not last long -- possibly just one televised episode. Reviews were also harsh. Here's what I wrote about the show at the time:
Beginning at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Discovery Channel looks at a Wayne County man trying to keep his family-owned company viable in the oil business. It's as much about family as business, hence the series title: Blood and Oil.
The series follows members of the family involved in Cutter Oil, a firm located midway between West Salem and Wooster, with wells in Summit, Portage and other counties. (The show puts the company in Wooster; the mailing address is West Salem.) As the series begins, the business is starting to recover from the death of founder and patriarch Charles "Chuck" Cutter in 2010 and the presence in Ohio of big companies taking advantage of the statewide oil boom. Chuck's son C.J. — who has run the company since 2007 — enlists the family in relaunching the oil-drilling side of their business, hoping their company can overcome the encroachment of what is almost always referred to as Big Oil.
Other family members — including C.J.'s mother Beth, sister Kristin Cutter Anthony and brother Josh — also appear in the show, (Kristin is listed as Kristin Anthony Cutter in the show, which C.J. attributed to more people knowing her as Kristin Cutter.) But C.J. is by far the main character in the premiere.To read more or comment...
Unbroken, Angelina Jolie's directorial debut, opened in theaters on Christmas. Beacon Journal pop culture reporter Rich Heldenfels gives his thoughts on it below.
Check out Rich's profile on one of the movie's stars, Stow-Munroe Falls High School grad John Magaro here.To read more or comment...
Beacon Journal pop culture writer Rich Heldenfels checks out The Hobbit, which features spectacular action, beautiful landscapes and some good acting. But should a single novel been turned into three movies?
For a full review of the movie, click here.To read more or comment...
This is what I plan to say in my Friday print column. An updated portion is in bold type below.
Had a movie theater owner said his cinema was going ahead with showings of The Interview, I would have politely and respectfully said, "Are you out of the flippin' mind?"
The comedy starring Seth Rogen and James Franco as two guys out to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had its planned Christmas Day release abruptly cancelled on Wednesday amid concerns about North Korean-backed terrorist attacks on theaters showing the movie.
The cancellation followed the very public threat of an attack by a hacker group which had already successfully broken into the digital files of Sony Pictures, the studio behind The Interview. The hackers were thought to be tied to North Korea, and the U.S. government concluded there was a connection.
Rogen and Franco dropped public and TV appearances to promote the movie, and planned premiere in New York City was cancelled. Theater owners including Regal and Cinemark began dropping plans to show the film, with Regal in a statement citing "the wavering support of the film … by Sony Pictures, as well as the ambiguous nature of any real or perceived security threats."To read more or comment...
Here's a list of what is already planned for the day, May 2, 2015.
Free Comic Book Day 2015: Gold Comics
*Gold comics will be available at every participating retailer on May 2nd
Free Comic Book Day 2015: Silver Comics
* Silver comics are optional. Not all titles will be available at participating comic shops.
List below. Complete announcement and descriptions are here.
13 Lakes (2004)
Bert Williams Lime Kiln Club Field Day (1913)
The Big Lebowski (1998)
Down Argentine Way (1940)
The Dragon Painter (1919)
Felicia (1965
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
The Gang's All Here (1943)
House of Wax (1953)
Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport (2000)
Little Big Man (1970)
Luxo Jr. (1986)
Moon Breath Beat (1980)
Please Don't Bury Me Alive! (1976)
The Power and the Glory (1933)
Rio Bravo (1959)
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Ruggles of Red Gap (1935)
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Shoes (1916)
State Fair (1933)
Unmasked (1917)
The Way of Peace (1947)
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
As you may know, Darlene Love has been performing her classic tune on David Letterman's TV shows since 1986 -- 21 times over those 28 years. (Letterman once called "Christmas" "the only rock and roll Christmas song I truly enjoy.") With Letterman stepping down on May 20, 2015, this Friday's telecast will be the last time Love does this on the show. In fact, this will reportedly be her last performance of the song on TV ever. Above is a mashup the network has done usiing clips of Love performances over the years. It's pretty nice, and it sent me to YouTube to look at complete performances through the years. A lot of hairdos, the aging of Dave, and mostly great singing. Some selections:
Here's her first performance, in all its simplicity.To read more or comment...
The official word: NBC has announced premiere dates for its burgeoning midseason schedule — dramas "The Blacklist," "Allegiance, "Night Shift," "A.D." and "Odyssey," event series "The Slap," and comedies "One Big Happy" and "Undateable."
As previously announced, Emmy Award winner James Spader and "The Blacklist" will return to the NBC schedule on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1, immediately following the game. The series then shifts to its new timeslot beginning Thursday, Feb. 5 at 9 p.m.
"The Blacklist" will serve as a lead-in to the new spy thriller "Allegiance" from writer-director George Nolfi ("The Adjustment Bureau"). "Allegiance" will air Thursdays at 10 p.m. beginning Feb. 5.
The eight-episode event series "The Slap," written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Jon Robin Baitz and executive produced by the team of Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald ("Gladiator," "Men in Black") and director Lisa Cholodenko ("The Kids Are All Right," "Olive Kitteridge"), will air Thursdays at 8 p.m. beginning Feb. 12. The series stars Peter Sarsgaard, Uma Thurman, Thandie Newton and Zachary Quinto.To read more or comment...
The official word: Golden Globe nominated actress Kirsten Dunst (Interview with the Vampire) and Breaking Bad's Jesse Plemons have signed on to star in the second installment of MGM Television and FX Production's Emmy and Award winning miniseries franchise Fargo, it was announced today by Eric Schrier, President, Original Programming, FX Networks and FX Productions and Steve Stark President, Television Production & Development of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios. Production will begin in Calgary in January 2015 and the 10-episode anthology miniseries is slated to premiere next fall on FX.
Emmy Award winning Executive Producers Noah Hawley (showrunner/writer), Joel & Ethan Coen, Warren Littlefield and John Cameron all return for the second installment. Fargo is produced by MGM Television and FX Productions. MGM Television serves as worldwide distributor of the series.
To read more or comment...
This week, Beacon Journal pop culture reporter Rich Heldenfels talks about Glen Campbell, and the new documentary about him. Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me, which details Campbell's struggle with Alzheimer's, is impressive.
Read Rich's full review of the movie here.To read more or comment...
Here's a link to a nifty list of words and phrases that mean one thing in the rest of the world, and something different in Akron.To read more or comment...
The nominations have been announced. I watched them online and the pronunciation gaffes by the announcers were amusing. Then, as usual, there are laughable elements in the nominations themselves (as there were in the more earnest SAG awards nominations this week). But we should always keep in mind that the Globes are not sold as a prestigious award but as an excuse for what NBC likes to call the biggest party of the year. So party on, Globers. Just don't expect me to celebrate with you.To read more or comment...
I have too many Christmas songs in my head. So you should, too. Here are some ...
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The official word:
David Letterman will host his final broadcast of the LATE SHOW on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, it was announced today by CBS and Worldwide Pants Incorporated, Letterman's production company.
"David Letterman has given to all of us a remarkable legacy of achievement and creative brilliance that will never be forgotten," said Leslie Moonves, President and CEO of the CBS Corporation. "It's going to be tough to say goodbye, but I know we will all cherish the shows leading up to Dave's final broadcast in May."To read more or comment...
I know that TV is stacked with great stuff right now; still, when we're talking about acting, did none of the SAG voters see "The Leftovers"? Sure seems that way. The awards will be presented Jan. 25. The official list of nominees:
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
STEVE CARELL / John du Pont – "FOXCATCHER" (Sony Pictures Classics)
BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH / Alan Turing – "THE IMITATION GAME" (The Weinstein Company)
JAKE GYLLENHAAL / Louis Bloom – "NIGHTCRAWLER" (Open Road Films)
MICHAEL KEATON / Riggan – "BIRDMAN" (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
EDDIE REDMAYNE / Stephen Hawking – "THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING" (Focus Features)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
JENNIFER ANISTON / Claire Bennett – "CAKE" (Cinelou Films)
FELICITY JONES / Jane Hawking – "THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING" (Focus Features)
JULIANNE MOORE / Alice Howland-Jones – "STILL ALICE" (Sony Pictures Classics)
ROSAMUND PIKE / Amy Dunne – "GONE GIRL" (20th Century Fox)
REESE WITHERSPOON / Cheryl Strayed – "WILD" (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
The official word: TNT has ordered a sixth season of the blockbuster hit Rizzoli & Isles, which finished this past summer as basic cable's #1 series. Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander star in the drama, which has ranked as one of basic cable's Top 5 series for five consecutive years, including 2014-to-date. Season five of Rizzoli & Isles is set to return with new episodes in early 2015. TNT has ordered 18 episodes for season six, which is slated to launch in summer 2015. Rizzoli & Isles is produced for TNT by Warner Horizon Television and Bill Haber's Ostar Productions, with Haber and showrunner Jan Nash serving as executive producers.
Based on characters created by best-selling crime novelist Tess Gerritsen and developed for television by Janet Tamaro, Rizzoli & Isles stars Harmon as Jane Rizzoli, a tough-as-nails Boston police detective, and Alexander as Maura Isles, a smart, impeccably dressed medical examiner from a privileged background. Despite being complete opposites, the two women share an offbeat chemistry, an authentic and deep friendship and a unique working relationship that together, helps them to solve the most complex murder mysteries in the city of Boston.
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Here is the obit released by her family: Mary Ann Mobley Collins, 77, died at her Beverly Hills, California, home on Tuesday morning, December 9, 2014, from complications due to breast cancer. Services will be held Monday, December 15, at Christ United Methodist Church in Jackson, Mississippi, with burial at Parkway Funeral Home.
A native of Mississippi, the former Miss America, actress and humanitarian led a fascinating and varied life. A Golden Globe winner, Mobley starred opposite Elvis Presley on screen, performed death-defying circus acts in television's Circus of the Stars and dedicated many years to documenting the young victims of war and starvation in places like Cambodia, Ethiopia, Somalia and the Sudan.
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The movie, as you know, co-stars Copley's own Carrie Coon. The official word: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will bring you to the edge of your seat when GONE GIRL hits Blu-ray™ and DVD January 13. Based on Gillian Flynn's New York Times Best Seller, GONE GIRL delivers critically-acclaimed performances from Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and the entire all-star ensemble.
GONE GIRL— directed by David Fincher and based upon the global best seller by Gillian Flynn — unearths the secrets at the heart of a modern marriage. On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) reports that his beautiful wife, Amy (Rosamund Pike), has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife?
Every Blu-ray™ comes with an exclusive new Amazing Amy story – "Tattle Tale." The 36-page children's book is only available with the purchase of the GONE GIRL Blu-ray™.
● Audio Commentary by David Fincher
● 'Amazing Amy Tattle Tale' Book
I have taken part once again in the annual Hitfix TV critics' poll, which this year had three elements: best shows, best new shows and best performances. You can find a link to all of those categories here. That will show you that "Fargo" topped both best show and best new show, while Matthew McConaughey topped performances for his work on "True Detective."
As I said, I voted in this thing, and my votes do not exactly match the consensus. But that's fine. I did not see anything in the top 10s I thought was outrageous, and my own lists, below, are defensible -- especially when you factor in what a deep year it has been in TV quality, and that my viewing habits probably vary from my colleagues' And I know that, these lists are so difficult, I might have settled on a somwhat different ranking on a different day. There was a lot of writing down, then scratching out, then writing in as I was doing my list. In retrospect, I wonder why I didn't rank "Fargo" higher among current series, but doing so would have meant knocking out something else, and I don't know what.
So, check out the poll winners above, and see my lists here. Each is in descending order.To read more or comment...
"Cyber," which seemed a loglcal space-filler when the "CSI" mothership was on hiatus or done, is being moved to Wednesday. "Battle Creek" will get the Sunday spot. Here's the official word:
Continuing to provide more original programming year-round, CBS announced today March premiere dates for two new dramas, BATTLE CREEK and CSI: CYBER.
BATTLE CREEK, from Emmy Award winners David Shore ("House") and Vince Gilligan ("Breaking Bad"), will premiere Sunday, March 1 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT), two weeks following CSI's season finale in the time period. The series stars Josh Duhamel and Dean Winters as two mismatched law enforcement officers whose polar opposite views of the world and crime-solving breed frustration, disdain and humor as they clean up the hardscrabble streets of Battle Creek, Mich.To read more or comment...
This week, Beacon Journal pop culture reporter Rich Heldenfels offers his thoughts on Birdman starring Michael Keaton. The movie is picking up awards buzz thanks to Keaton's performance.To read more or comment...
The official word: TNT has ordered a second season of its exciting drama series Legends, starring Screen Actors Guild Award® winner Sean Bean (Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings). The show is a key part of TNT's ongoing expansion into high-quality genre fare, which also includes the summer blockbuster series The Last Ship and the upcoming series The Librarians. Legends is produced by Fox 21, with Howard Gordon (Homeland, 24) serving as executive producer. TNT has ordered 10 episodes for season 2, with plans to launch next year.
Legends is based on the award-winning book by master spy novelist Robert Littell. In the series, Bean plays Martin Odum, an undercover agent working for the FBI's Deep Cover Operations (DCO) division. Martin has the uncanny ability to transform himself into a completely different person for each job. But he begins to question his own identity when a mysterious stranger suggests that Martin isn't the man he believes himself to be.
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The official word: — As the 2014 Cleveland Browns fight for the postseason, CBS 19 takes you back 50 years to the last time a Cleveland team won a championship. "When Cleveland Was Title Town" is a special one hour CBS19 retrospective of the 1964 NFL Champion Cleveland Browns.
Hosted by 19 Sports Anchor Tony Zarrella, the special will include exclusive interviews with Browns legend and Hall Of Famer Jim Brown, NFL Hall of Famer Don Shula, Browns player Gary Collins, and other surviving key participants of the game. The program will also include extended highlights of the CBS telecast of the 1964 NFL championship game, which was not shown live Cleveland.
WOIO CBS 19 will telecast an hour-long 50th anniversary special on two nights: Saturday, December 27th at 8pm, and as a special prime time presentation on Monday, December 29th, at 8pm.
The holiday film is much loved in this area because scenes were shot in Hudson and Chagrin Falls. Here's the announcement:
The community is invited to attend a night at the movies on Friday, December 5, when Hudson Heritage presents a viewing of "The Gathering," the 1977 holiday classic starring Ed Asner and Maureen Stapleton. The film will be shown at Barlow Community Center auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Admission to the movie is free.
"The Gathering", which takes place over the Christmas holidays, is the story of a family brought back together when its patriarch learns he has only a limited time to live. Although the movie was set in New England, much of it was actually filmed on location in Hudson and Chagrin Falls. Pierce House at Western Reserve Academy served as the family home and many Hudsonites were included as extras in the cast. Long-time Hudson residents including John Hubbard, Cynthia Longstreth and Priscilla Graham had speaking roles and many residents helped behind the scenes with the production. More details on how the filming took place in Hudson will be shared with the audience on the 5th.To read more or comment...
The official word: PBS Distribution announced today it is releasing "DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 5" on DVD and Blu-ray January 27, 2015. "Downton Abbey" returns for an epic fifth season of intimately interlaced stories centered on an English country estate – a deliciously entertaining formula that has made it the highest-rated drama in PBS history.
Season 5 features returning stars Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Jim Carter, Laura Carmichael, Joanne Froggatt, Allen Leech, Robert James-Collier, Penelope Wilton, Phyllis Logan, Lily James, Brendan Coyle, Lesley Nicol, Sophie McShera, Samantha Bond, Ed Speleers, Kevin Doyle, Raquel Cassidy, David Robb, Tom Cullen, Julian Ovenden, Daisy Lewis, Douglas Reith, Jeremy Swift, and Andrew Scarborough.
This acclaimed ensemble is joined by guest stars Harriet Walter ("Atonement"), reprising her role as Lady Shackleton, and Peter Egan ("Death at a Funeral"), who returns as Lord Flintshire, together with completely new characters played by Richard E. Grant ("Girls"), Anna Chancellor ("The Hour"), and Rade Sherbedgia ("24").
"DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 5" airs Sundays on MASTERPIECE on PBS from January 4, 2015 to March 1, 2015. The DVD SRP is $49.99 and the Blu-ray SRP is $54.99. The run time is approximately 8.75 hours on three discs. The DVD and Blu-ray sets contain all of Season 5, including the finale. The DVD and Blu-ray feature the original U.K. edition of Season 5 as well as more than 40 minutes of bonus video. The program will be available for digital download.To read more or comment...
The complete announcement of the 15 films from which five final nominees will be chosen is here. Notable contenders include "Life Itself," the film about Roger Ebert, and "CitizenFour," now showing at the Nightlight through Dec. 11. The list:
"Art and Craft," Purple Parrot Films
"The Case against 8," Day in Court
"Citizen Koch," Elsewhere Films
"CitizenFour," Praxis Films
"Finding Vivian Maier," Ravine Pictures
"The Internet's Own Boy," Luminant Media
"Jodorowsky's Dune," City Film
"Keep On Keepin' On," Absolute Clay Productions
"The Kill Team," f/8 filmworks
"Last Days in Vietnam," Moxie Firecracker Films
"Life Itself," Kartemquin Films and Film Rites
"The Overnighters," Mile End Films West
"The Salt of the Earth," Decia Films
"Tales of the Grim Sleeper," Lafayette Film
"Virunga," Grain Media
The official word: Golden Globe® Award winner and Academy Award® nominee Angela Bassett makes her directorial debut with the Lifetime Original Movie Whitney, featuring Yaya DaCosta (Lee Daniels' The Butler) in the lead role with Arlen Escarpeta (Final Destination 5) alongside her as Bobby Brown. The much-anticipated world premiere will be on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 8pm ET/PT.
Whitney chronicles the headline-making relationship between the iconic singer, actress, producer and model Whitney Houston and singer and songwriter Bobby Brown from the time they first met at the very height of their celebrity to their courtship and tumultuous marriage.
Throughout it all, difficulties followed the superstar couple while they dealt with the overwhelming rewards and consequences of the fame and fortune created by Houston's meteoric rise that would soon overshadow them both.
Houston's vocal performances in the film are sung by Grammy®-nominated and multiplatinum-selling entertainer Deborah Cox. The music featured in the film includes Houston's hits "The Greatest Love of All," "I'm Your Baby Tonight," "I'm Every Woman" and "I Will Always Love You" as well as Brown's "Every Little Step."To read more or comment...
You can read my negative review here. The official word: Defend your honor when "The Judge" arrives onto Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD on January 27 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. "The Judge" stars two-time Oscar® nominee Robert Downey Jr. ("Chaplin," "Tropic Thunder") and Oscar® winner Robert Duvall ("Tender Mercies," "Crazy Heart") alongside Oscar® nominee Vera Farmiga ("Up in the Air," "The Conjuring") and Oscar® winner Billy Bob Thornton ("Sling Blade," "Friday Night Lights").
In "The Judge," Downey stars as big city lawyer Hank Palmer, who returns to his childhood home. The film also features a stellar supporting cast, including Vincent D'Onofrio (TV's "Law & Order: Criminal Intent"), Jeremy Strong ("Zero Dark Thirty," "Lincoln"), Dax Shepard (TV's "Parenthood"), Leighton Meester (TV's "Gossip Girl"), Ken Howard ("J. Edgar," "Michael Clayton"), Emma Tremblay ("Elysium"), Balthazar Getty (TV's "Brothers & Sisters"), David Krumholtz ("This Is the End"), Sarah Lancaster (TV's "Chuck"), Grace Zabriskie (TV's "Big Love") and Denis O'Hare (TV's "True Blood").
"The Judge" was directed by David Dobkin, who also produced the film along with Susan Downey and David Gambino, with Herbert W. Gains, Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Kleeman and Bruce Berman serving as executive producers. The film is presented in association with Village Roadshow Pictures and a Big Kid Pictures/Team Downey production.
"The Judge" will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack for $35.99 and includes the film in high definition on Blu-ray disc, a DVD, and a digital version of the movie in Digital HD with UltraViolet. Fans can also own "The Judge" via purchase from digital retailers.To read more or comment...
You can read my review of the movie here. I also brought it up in the context of this incident. And it will be shown at the University of Akron on Jan. 30 as part of its annual Rethinking Race programs.
The official word: Dear Movie Lover: If you're looking for a comedy that's fresh, smart and "non-stop fun" (Rolling Stone), you've found it! Dear White People arrives on Digital HD and On Demand January 20th and follows on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on February 3rd from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.
Starring Tyler James Williams (TV's "Everybody Hates Chris," AMC's "The Walking Dead"), Tessa Thompson (upcoming Selma, For Colored Girls), Kyle Gallner (upcoming American Sniper, A Nightmare on Elm Street), Teyonah Parris (TV's "Mad Men," They Came Together) Brandon Bell (TV's "Hollywood Heights," TV's "Switched at Birth"), Malcolm Barrett (Peeples, The Hurt Locker) and Dennis Haysbert (TV's "24," TV's "The Unit"), the film was the winner of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival's Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent. The critically acclaimed, box-office success, Dear White People is the feature film debut from writer/director Justin Simien, and earned him a spot on Variety's annual "10 Directors to Watch" list.
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With Cary Elwes hosting, no less. (But you will need to take a break at 9 p.m. on Dec. 25 for the "Doctor Who" Christmas special on BBC America.) The official word:
SundanceTV is preparing for an inconceivably merry Christmas with "As You Wish: The Princess Bride Marathon," hosted by the film's star, Cary Elwes. The marathon will begin airings of The Princess Bride on Thursday, December 25 at 1:00pm ET/PT and will end on Friday, December 26 at 2:00am ET/PT. Throughout the day, Elwes will share his personal insights about the making of the timeless classic and provide a first-hand account of everything fans of the film have always wanted to know.
The Princess Bride, a romantic comedy and fantasy adventure film directed and co-produced by Rob Reiner, is told in the form of a grandfather (Peter Falk) reading a story to his sick grandson (Fred Savage). This fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love features additional iconic characters played by Robin Wright, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest and Mandy Patinkin.To read more or comment...
She succeeds the late Joan Rivers. The official word: E! Entertainment today announced "Fashion Police" will be in good – and very funny – hands with actress and comedienne Kathy Griffin as host. Joining Griffin will be Kelly Osbourne and Giuliana Rancic, who return to the panel along with a new face: celebrity stylist and television personality Brad Goreski ("It's A Brad Brad World").
"Fashion Police" – made famous by the iconic and indelible Joan Rivers – will air 17 style-studded episodes throughout the year, focused exclusively on the excitement surrounding the biggest red carpet and fashion events of 2015 including the Oscars, Grammys, Emmys, New York Fashion Week and more. E!'s "Fashion Police" returns Monday, January 12, 2015 with Golden Globes coverage.
"Not only was Joan a trailblazer, she was also a dear friend and mentor to Kathy, who will no doubt continue her legacy and do the series justice by bringing her own unique comedic style and tell-it-like-it-is personality to the host chair," said Jeff Olde, Executive Vice President, Programming and Development, E! "Plus, the addition of trendsetting stylist Brad completes the panel as the show begins its next chapter, which will focus on covering the major award shows and fashion events throughout the year."
"Kathy just feels right, and Brad brings a fun, new voice to join Giuliana and Kelly in this ensemble," said Melissa Rivers, Executive Producer. "I'm excited to see where this panel takes this series my mother so adored in this next incarnation."To read more or comment...
In the first TV event of the new year, NBC is giving its landmark comedy "Parks and Recreation" a sendoff that will maximize the show's cultural impact. The seventh and final season of this critically-acclaimed and beloved series will begin Tuesday, Jan. 13 with back-to-back episodes (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) and continue with back-to-back episodes each week until the hourlong series finale on Tuesday, Feb. 24 following "The Voice."
The return of the series, in fact, will be scheduled to premiere in the afterglow of the Jan. 11 "72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards," co-hosted by Amy Poehler and Tina Fey.
"Mike Schur and Amy Poehler, along with their incredible producers, cast, and crew, have given us one of the great television comedies of all time, and we're inordinately proud of 'Parks and Recreation,'" said NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt. "In an effort to give it the send-off it deserves, we wanted to 'eventize' the final season to maximize the impact of these episodes, which really do take the show to a new level. The highly-anticipated one-hour finale will air behind 'The Voice' in order to lead the largest audience possible into what promises to be a very special hour of television."
"Critics, viewers and all of us at NBC fell in love with this endearing, funny, heartfelt show and its authentic cast of characters," added Jennifer Salke, President, NBC Entertainment. "After seven amazing seasons, saying goodbye to the folks of Pawnee will be bittersweet, so we want to give the show and its fans the most impactful final season possible."To read more or comment...
Netlfix will air the third season of "House of Cards" on Feb. 27. The announcement came in Twitter and Facebook posts.
Bill Carter, veteran TV reporter for the New York Times, is taking a buyout as the paper trims staff.
I first saw that item on Jim Romenesko's must-read journalism news site. Also on the site is this note regarding an AARP magazine-cover change to remove Bill Cosby's name:
I called AARP for comment and was told by the switchboard operator the magazine doesn't accept phone calls, and I couldn't be transferred to media relations if I didn't have a name. I then emailed my questions about the vanishing Bill Cosby cover line.To read more or comment...


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Cute overload: Jessica Simpson hits red carpet with Ace and Maxwell
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(Yahoo!) - Jessica Simpson sure knows how to accessorize!
The 33-year-old returned to her hometown of Dallas on Saturday to promote her Jessica Simpson Collection at Dillard's NorthPark - and she had her adorable family in tow.
For the first time, the "Fashion Star" alum and her fiancé, Eric Johnson, posed as a family of four on the red carpet. Jessica, showing off her slimmed-down Weight Watchers body, held her cherubic-faced 4-month-old son, Ace Knute, who was outfitted in gray for his day in the spotlight. The former NFL player was armed with their 1-year-old daughter Maxwell, who has the cutest blond curls and little pout.
After the family photo session was over, the parents were joined by Jessica's younger sis, Ashlee, and her boyfriend, Evan Ross, as well as the girls' mother, Tina. They posed for a group shot with the matriarch, who finalized her divorce from Joe Simpson earlier this year, in the middle.
The day wasn't all fun family photo ops though — just part of it. Jessica and Ashlee, who co-design her Jessica Simpson Girls collection (Maxwell was outfitted in clothes from the line), then greeted streams of fans who received autographs and posed for photos.
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Jury: AEG not liable for Michael Jackson's death
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(Los Angeles, CA) -- A Los Angeles jury says concert promoter AEG is not liable in Michael Jackson wrongful death trial. The pop star's family sued AEG for damages from profits Jackson didn't earn due to his death before a concert tour. The Jackson family claimed AEG hired Dr. Conrad Murray, who was found guilty of causing Jackson's death in 2009.


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WATCH: Elton John reveals new album is 'most piano based record ever'
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The legendary Elton John recently performed at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, and iHeartRadio's Paul the Web Guy caught up with him back stage to talk about the festival itself, and his new music.
With over 30 records to his name, Elton reveals that his latest, The Diving Board, is "a very mature record." He goes on to say, "I think it's the most piano-based record I've ever made in my life."
Check out what else Elton had to share below:
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Teacher fired after asking kids about her love life
(NEWSER) – New York City has dumped a substitute teacher after she asked a 4th-grade class in the Bronx what she should do about her love life. Cassandre Fiering, 45, acted out scenarios with the PS 189 class as they helped her choose between two 30-something men in her life, DNAinfo New York reports. Fiering described the incident, which took place in June of last year, as harmless fun. The kids "were excited to have me listen to their advice," which was to break up with the younger of the two since he wasn't calling her. "It was also G-rated." Be that as it may, the Department of Education began a probe after school officials learned about the "counseling" from the kids, and Fiering was fired in December. She is now appealing that decision.
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$7.5M Bitcoin Fortune Buried in Landfill
(NEWSER) – Sitting beneath about four feet of garbage in an area of a Welsh landfill the size of a football field sits a fortune—in the form of a computer hard drive that James Howells threw out this summer while cleaning up his workspace. On it: the cryptographic "private key" he needs to access 7,500 Bitcoins. And since the digital currency hit a major milestone yesterday, with a single coin now worth more than $1,000 on the most popular exchange, that tossed hard drive is worth more than $7.5 million. Unfortunately, Howells doesn't have a firm sense of when he sent it to its resting place in the Docksway landfill near Newport, Wales, though he's been racking his brain since Friday, when he realized his error: "between June 20 and Aug. 10. Probably mid-July" is the best he can come up with.


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Mystery Malaysia passengers IDed
(NEWSER) – Another day of searching has yielded no trace of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, but investigators have solved one of the mysteries surrounding the missing plane. The two passengers who boarded using stolen passportshave been identified as Iranian men Pouria Nour Mohammadi, 18, and Delavar Seyed Mohammad Reza, 29,CNN reports. Neither has any known links to terror groups. And Interpol this morning indicated that terrorism seemed unlikely: "The more information we get, the more we are inclined to conclude it is not a terrorist incident," Secretary General Ronald Noble said today. Further details and developments:
- Investigators believe Mohammadi was planning to seek asylum in Germany, where his mother contacted authorities after he failed to arrive in Frankfurt. A source tells the BBC that the other passenger may also have been planning to settle in Europe. Both left Qatar using their Iranian passports, then switched to the stolen passports to board the Malaysia Airlines flight.
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After my earlier Zac Efron post today it didn't take long for his fans to come out in support. One of his fans did some research and makes some points that are valid so I thought I would reprint his e-mail to me in its entirety.
This is probably futile and I shouldn't bother but I guess I do.
You said in your post about Efron's career today "He has had chances headlining movies and has failed every single time." – that's just simply not true.
I'm not going to get into his talent because that's a lot based on opinion but if you look at his movies with wide releases (what you call mainstream), he had at least 2 movies which qualify as successes post HSM.
The "golden rule" is an actor opening his movie above $20m is a star and a success (obviously not blockbusters or movies which sell themselves; I'm talking about small or medium sized movies which are sold on the actor).
And Efron has done that with 17 Again (which opened to $23.7 and made $135m ww on a $20m budget) and with The Lucky One (which opened to $22.5 and made $100m ww on a $25m budget). In both movies he was bascially the only draw and main selling point. They are not huge hits but they are moderate hits and definitely not failures.
He had 2 underperformers as lead since HSM, Charlie St. Cloud and That Awkward Moment. But 50% ain't that bad. And his upcoming Neighbors is going to be a success by every indication – critically and commercially.
Indies are obviously different and while they haven't turned out to be successes at the box office, he was still headlining movies which got into Cannes competition and Venice competition (twice). And those are the most prestigious film festivals around. Those are not some random ass indies nobody has heard of but he was working with high profile directors and cast.
Despite not being in a franchise or making many mainstream movies in the last few years, he was still on Vulture's 100 most valuable movie stars list this October (and that took his addiction problems already into account). That's a list which takes a lot of actual research data into consideration and he was actually on that list unlike many of your declared A-list stars.
Anyway, I probably wasted my energy here and this isn't going to change your mind – or Efron's career. And yes, he has a lot of challenges ahead and his addiction will surely cause some problems but his career so far is not the failure you make him out to be.


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iHeartRadio Music Awards: How to Vote!
The first-ever iHeartRadio Music Awards air live from Los Angeles May 1st on NBC, and you are in control of who wins! Your votes determined the finalists. Now it's time to vote on who you think should take home the iHeartRadio Music Award in each category.
Voting is easy. Here's how:
Step 1: Log on to iHeartRadio.com/awards on your computer, tablet or smartphone.
Step 2: Click through to the category on the page that you want to cast your vote for.
Step 3: Click "VOTE" using either the Facebook or Twitter button associated with the artist/song of your choosing.
Step 4: Approve the Twitter or Facebook vote. (NOTE: When voting through Facebook, your voting behavior will NOT be posted to your wall. Instead it will only appear on the iHeartRadio Music Awards Facebook page. When voting through Twitter, your tweet will be published).
Step 5: Repeat! You can vote every day.
Questions? Don't worry - iHeartRadio's own Paul The Web Guy breaks it down for you below.
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Guy's Actual Job: Playing Fantasy Football
(NEWSER) – His job is literally a fantasy: Drew Dinkmeyer makes his money by betting on fantasy games, and he's not exactly struggling. The 31-year-old quit his work as an investment analyst in June so he could concentrate on fantasy sports, and he's making comparable money. "After a few years of playing, I started to have income levels that were commensurate with what I was making in the financial world," he tells NPR. But Dinkmeyer may not be playing what you're playing: He plays "daily fantasy sports," where instead of being stuck with a team for a season, the action is compressed into a single night. So instead of laying down one bet per season, he makes daily bets. (The Wall Street Journal has a good rundown on how it works, and how "advanced statistics" play a part.)


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Joe Nichols & wife Heather expecting second baby together
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Joe Nichols' family continues to grow.
The country star announced Thursday via Twitter that he and his wife Heather are "pregnant again!" But aside from adding that there's "another baby Nichols on the way in 2014!," the singer gives no indication of the baby's due date.
Last month Nichols told "Country Weekly" that he and Heather wanted more children, and that they were "constantly trying." Their new bundle of joy will be Joe and Heather's second child together.
They celebrated the birth of their daughter, Dylan River Nichols, in April 2012. Joe also has a teenage daughter, Ashelyn, from a previous relationship.
Aaaaaaand we're pregnant again! Another baby Nichols on the way in 2014! :)
— Joe Nichols (@JoeNichols) January 9, 2014
Congrats to Joe and Heather!
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Chilling 'confession' letter allegedly found in kidnapping suspects home
(Billy Hallowell) As the bizarre details continue to emerge surrounding Ariel Castro's alleged kidnapping of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, a new revelation is captivating attention: A letter that was purportedly written by the suspect in 2004 and discovered by police in his home. In it, Castro reportedly confessed his crimes and expressed a desire to kill himself and give his savings to the victims he purportedly held against their will for nearly a decade.
The Daily Mail notes that the letter was apparently given by police to WOIO-TV reporter Scott Taylor. The journalist subsequently shared lines from the purported "confession" on his Twitter feed. Among the sentiments present in the letter, Taylor claims that Castro wrote, "I am a sexual predator. I need help."
Additionally, he purportedly admitted that Berry, DeJesus and Knight were in his custody "against their will because they made a mistake of getting in a car with a total stranger." Castro is said to have also expressed surprise at himself over the fact that he inevitably looked for a third victim when he already had two in his custody.


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Boston's Dempster Suspended For Throwing At A-Rod
(Boston, MA) -- Major League Baseball is suspending Boston Red Sox pitcher Ryan Dempster five games for intentionally throwing at embattled New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez. Dempster also was hit with an undisclosed fine. Dempster threw three pitches close to A-Rod during Sunday night's game between the Yankees and Red Sox, and finally plunked him with the fourth pitch. Later in the game, Rodriguez extracted his revenge by hitting a long home run into the center field stands at Fenway Park.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi was also fined an undisclosed amount for vehemently arguing that Dempster should have been ejected. Rodriguez is continuing to play while he appeals a 211-game suspension for using performance-enhancing drugs. A-Rod is one of 13 players suspended last month for their connection to the Biogenesis scandal. Biogenesis of America was a health clinic that operated in Florida.


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Documents, text messages reveal impermissible benefits to five SEC players
Five Southeastern Conference football stars violated NCAA rules by receiving extra benefits prior to completing their collegiate careers, a Yahoo Sports investigation has found. The benefits – which in some cases came from multiple individuals – were conveyed to University of Alabama offensive tackle D.J. Fluker, University of Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray, Tennessee defensive end Maurice Couch, Mississippi State University defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and Mississippi State wideout Chad Bumphis.
Fluker, Bray and Cox are all currently on NFL rosters. Bumphis was recently released by the Miami Dolphins. Couch is a senior starter for the Volunteers this season.
The identities of these players were revealed in a web of financial and text message records belonging to former Crimson Tide defensive end Luther Davis. The records were turned over to Yahoo Sports by a source with ties to the NFL agent community who alleged that Davis was acting as an intermediary between several high-profile college football stars and multiple NFL agents and financial advisers.
Davis declined to comment for this story. However, Yahoo Sports was able to authenticate text message records, Western Union fund transfers, banking statements, flight receipts and other financial material linking both Davis and the five college football players. Yahoo Sports also found that three NFL agents and three financial advisers engaged Davis in transactions totaling $45,550. The three agents were Andy Simms, Peter Schaffer and John Phillips. The financial advisers were Jason Jernigan, Mike Rowan and Hodge Brahmbhatt.
Simms, Schaffer, Phillips and Rowan each confirmed giving money to Davis – but each said they had no knowledge of, and did not instruct Davis to provide benefits to players. Jernigan declined comment. Brahmbhatt declined comment through his attorney. Another agent who was listed on a travel itinerary in Davis' records, Isaac Conner, said Davis was a point of contact to reach multiple SEC players but denied any knowledge of Davis' financial dealings.
A defensive end for the Crimson Tide from 2007-10, Davis acted as a "concierge" between budding NFL draft picks, agents and financial advisers following his college career, five sources told Yahoo Sports. Davis signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2011, but has not been on an NFL roster since being released in training camp prior to that season.
All told, the records show agents and financial advisers moved at least $45,550 to Davis between September 2011 and December 2012. During that same timeframe, records also show at least $12,700 in cash, airfare, living expenses or other receipts moving from Davis to the five players. In addition to that amount, Yahoo Sports also obtained a line-item invoice of 49 transactions from February 2013 that Davis emailed to Fluker's onetime financial adviser Hodge Brahmbhatt. Within the email, Davis listed $33,755 in expenditures under the subject line "D.J. Fluker Invoice."


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(NEWSER) – Looking to hire a hit-man to off that two-timing spouse, jerk boss, or wealthy relative? Of course you aren't, but hypothetically, if you were, you might want to reconsider: Many of those thuggish gents named "Thrash" and "Hammer" who say they can take care of your little problem for a small fee are actually undercover agents for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives,GQ reports. Reporter Jeanne Marie Laskas tags along with one such agent while a potential customer tries to pay him to cut his ex-girlfriend's face until she's disfigured.


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WATCH: Scotty McCreery helps launch new school year at N.C. State
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Scotty McCreery is helping his fellow students get into the school spirit. The country star performed at North Carolina State University's Packapalooza welcome back festival over the weekend. He teamed up with university Chancellor Randy Woodson and football coach Dave Doeren for a rendition of "Wagon Wheel," a song Scotty said he always hears at tailgate parties.
Scotty also shared how much he's enjoying attending NC State. He admitted it would have made sense for him to continue his education in Nashville, where he could learn more about the music business, and that he was encouraged to do so. But McCreery said if he'd done that he wouldn't be able to things like go to the local chicken joint at 3:00 a.m. or see the Tar Heels games at PNC Arena.
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Umpire blows call to give Rays a win over the Red Sox and first place in the AL East
Monday night's Tampa Bay Rays-Boston Red Sox game was something else — it included a blown call that changed the outcome of the game, a call which umpire Jerry Meals later admitted he botched. The win pushed the Rays past the Red Sox in the standings and into first place in the AL East. It also set off an entertaining Twitter trash-talking session between the two teams. Let's break this down:
THE CALL: The Rays were clutching a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the eighth inning. The Red Sox had runners at second and third with one out and Brandon Snyder batting. Snyder lifted a fly ball into left-center field. Sam Fuld of the Rays threw a dart to home plate trying to prevent tagging-up pinch runner Daniel Nava from tying the game. Nava looked to beat the throw, but Meals called him out. Instead of a 2-2 game, we got an inning-ending double play. Upon further review, though, you'll see that Nava was clearly safe.
THE AFTERMATH: Red Sox manager John Farrell came out to argue the call and was ejected by Seals soon after. If you listen close, you can hear Fenway Park fans yelling "safe! safe!" while the Rays excitedly left the field and the Red Sox fumed.
The Rays went on to shut down the Red Sox in the ninth and hold on to the 2-1 win, a win that flip-flopped the two teams in the AL East standings. The Rays had been in first Friday and Saturday, then the Red Sox re-took the top spot on Sunday. Now the Rays have it again, as the two team go their separate ways.
After his ejection, Farrell told reporters:
''It was a missed call, a terrible call. Clearly the angle of Jerry Meals behind the plate, he did not see the view, Daniel Nava clearly was safe. We should still be playing right now.''
ADMITTING IT: After the game, Meals owned up to things, admitting he was wrong and that a different angle showed Nava was safe. From MLB.com:
"What I saw was: Molina blocked the plate and Nava's foot lifted," Meals said to a pool reporter. "But in the replays, you could clearly see Nava's foot got under for a split second and then lifted, so I was wrong on my decision. From the angle I had, I did not see his foot get under Molina's shin guard."
TWITTER TRASH TALK: The people behind the Rays' and Red Sox's Twitter accounts used this as opportunity to ratchet up the trash talk between the two teams.
Don't worry @raysbaseball we look forward to seeing you in Tampa in September for our home games at the Trop.— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) July 30, 2013
THE UPSHOT? Well, the call was wrong and the Rays win is asterisk-worthy, but there are a few positives here: (1) This can only make the clash between these two teams more interesting down the stretch, since they look to be the main contenders for the AL East. (2) It's another reason for instant replay supporters to say "I told you so." (3) No phones were damaged — well, at least none that we know about.


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Jessica Simpson's parents divorce: FINAL
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(TMZ) - Jessica Simpson's parents are officially single and free to mingle. Their divorce is final, TMZ has learned.
TMZ reports that the judge's final touches end a 34-year marriage. As for why the marriage fell apart - the speculation continues.
According to TMZ, Tina cited "discord or conflict of personalities" when she hit Joe with the papers in Texas last year. As TMZ reported, Joe became angry after some media speculated he was gay, and Joe fired back, calling the reports "ridiculous."
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(NEWSER) – Talk about a Mac Attack: An Ohio man allegedly driving at three times the legal alcohol limit led police on a chase so he could finish his Big Mac, the Smoking Gun reports. An officer tried to stop Randall Miller, 31, from pulling out of a McDonald's drive-thru in Brunswick, Ohio, but "the subject failed to stop," according to the police report. Pulled over a few minutes later, the slurring driver apologized and said he "was too drunk and he just wanted to eat his Big Mac before he stopped." Miller was arrested on several counts and arraigned last week on charges including drunk driving and fleeing an officer.
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The Henningsens' Brian Henningsen is dealing with a burglary.
The country singer shared his anger over the break-in on Facebook, using such terms as "low life" and "miscreant" to describe the thief. He says a number of things were taken, but he's particularly upset about losing his first Martin guitar.
Brian explains that they "were poor back then," when his wife Debby "scrimped and saved to buy it and surprise" him with it one year at Christmas. He adds that Debby is an example of "how human beings live," explaining that "they work hard and earn their own money" while "scum sucking misanthropes steal and live off of other people's work."
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(Newark, NJ) -- President Obama is officially endorsing Newark, New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker for the United States Senate. In a written statement the President praises Booker's "work for the underprivileged and his ability to bring people together to create progress." Booker says he is humbled by the endorsement and will work with the President in their "shared vision" for America. He is running in the October special election to replace the late Frank Lautenberg.


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Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi is getting some academic recognition.
The BBC says the guitarist was presented this week with an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Coventry University. He dressed in the traditional cap and gown for the ceremony, which took place at Coventry Cathedral.
Another milestone in an amazing year! Thanks to Coventry University for a great morning. Now in Helsinki for tour! pic.twitter.com/MaBPF41xkO
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Iommi admits he "couldn't believe it" when he learned he'd be receiving the degree. He says university officials simply decided to honor him "because of the invention of heavy metal" and "all the things" he's done over the years.
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EPA admits banning coal plants won't impact global warming
The Obama administration is effectively banning the construction of new coal-fired power plants, a move officials admit will have little to no impact on global warming.
"The EPA does not anticipate that this proposed rule will result in notable CO2 emission change," the agency writes in its proposal to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
"EPA knows there aren't benefits," Dan Simmons, director of regulatory and state affairs at the Institute for Energy Research, told The Daily Caller News Foundation. "EPA and environmentalists are being disingenuous when they claim this rule will have an impact on the climate or the environment."
Last week, the EPA unveiled the first ever carbon emissions limits for new power power plants, hailing them as the first step to combating global warming and protecting future generations.
"Climate change is one of the most significant public health challenges of our time. By taking commonsense action to limit carbon pollution from new power plants, we can slow the effects of climate change and fulfill our obligation to ensure a safe and healthy environment for our children," said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy.


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WATCH: Avett Brothers play 'sunny' metal on 'Late Night'
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The Avett Brothers showed off their harder side on NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." On Monday's episode, the folk-rockers put their own "gentler" twist on metal classics like Metallica's "One."
The performances -- which also included Iron Maiden's "Run to the Hills" and Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" -- were part of a bit promoting a fake album dubbed "The Avett Brothers Sing Heavy Metal." Fallon joked that it's the perfect record for anyone who likes the "sinister and aggressive themes" of metal but wishes the music was a bit "sunnier."
Of course, the Avett Brothers also stuck around to play one of their own tunes. They debuted the track "Vanity" from their upcoming album "Magpie and the Dandelion" with a little help from Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell. The band's new record is due out October 15th.


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Stairway to Hologram: Led Zeppelin's John Bonham to appear in son's show?
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(Yahoo!) - For Jason Bonham, his Led Zeppelin Experience tribute to his father's band isn't enough. He wants to take things a step further and rock out with a hologram version of his late father, Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham.
In a recent chat with Legendary Rock Interviews, Jason revealed that he's planning to take his Zeppelin tribute up a notch. "It's been fun and it's important to me to have something in addition to the music, that was the whole point of it," he said. "When I first started doing this I was working with some of the people behind some of the biggest tribute tours like Pink Floyd Experience, the Beatles, and now I'm doing it. It's imperative that I continue putting together the best shows and take it to the next level. I'm talking to people about holograms and my dream is to do the hologram drum solo with Dad next to me."
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They arrived in January of 2011, unfamiliar with the ways of Washington, and promising never to adapt. The Republican freshman of the 112th Congress had helped take back the House, riding a Tea Party-infused, throw-the-bums-out wave of conservative disgust with career politicians.
But after three years in office and an election season looming, a number of GOP Congressmen find themselves facing scrappy challengers who say that they are now the ones with a serious case of Potomac Fever.
"I didn't expect Renee to go this route," said Frank Roche, a conservative Internet talk show host, who is challenging Renee Ellmers in North Carolina's Second Congressional District. "I am sad she did. Unfortunately she has chosen to go along with the establishment in Washington D. C."
Ellmers was a nurse and a Tea Party favorite when she emerged out of a crowded field in 2010, and went on to eke out a win against the Democratic incumbent. Then, she harped on the building of the so-called Ground Zero Mosque in New York in her campaign speeches, compared President Obama to Louis XIV and said that his administration is establishing a "socialistic form of government."
Even in 2012, Roche counted himself as a supporter. But her backing of immigration reform convinced Roche to throw his own hat into the ring.
"I think that is a danger to our country."
Plus, Roche added, since running as an outsider in 2010, Ellmers has cozied up to leadership.
That was a complaint heard again and again, from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Florida's Gulf Coast to points in between: The one-time Outsiders had gone inside, and for evidence just look to a House Republican leadership that was embracing the one-time radicals.
"There is only one person in my district more unpopular than Barack Obama, and that is John Boehner," said Andrew McNeil, referring to the Speaker of the House.
McNeil is running against Larry Bucshon, a heart surgeon with no political experience when he ran for Congress in 2010 and made his lack of experience in electoral office an asset.
McNeil, a territory manager for a Midwestern coffee company, described himself as "just an ordinary father of seven home-schooled kids concerned about the state of our country."
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PHOTO: Naya Rivera spotted without engagement ring after Big Sean split
Naya Rivera was spotted without her huge engagement ring after Big Sean announced their split on Wednesday.
The ringless "Glee" star smiled and waved to photographers after a Bongo Jeans photo shoot in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Rivera accused Sean of stealing a Rolex watch from her home in the wake of their breakup.
The actress wrote in a now-deleted tweet, "@bigsean stealing rolexes from a lady's house now. Maybe cuz I'm on Glee and making more money or something. #trifling."
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Lucy Hale Uses Opry Debut For New Music Video
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Lucy Hale is ready with her second music video.
The actress and country singer shot the clip for "Lie A Little Better" at the Grand Ole Opry House the day after she made her debut on the legendary show.
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She tells "CMT Hot 20 Countdown" that she wanted to follow her "narrative-driven" video for "You Sound Good to Me" with a clip that was "purely focused" on her and her band. Lucy describes it as a "behind-the-scenes look" at her Grand Ole Opry performance, showing her preparing for the show and just "hanging with the band."
Hale adds that she was thrilled to be able to make the video at the Opry House, saying there was "no other place" she would have preferred to shoot it.
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A&E suspends 'Duck Dynasty' star over anti-gay comments
A&E is putting "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson on indefinite hiatus.
The move follows Robertson's graphic anti-gay comments in an interview with "GQ" magazine.
In a statement released Wednesday, the cable network said it was "extremely disappointed to have read" Robertson's comments in the magazine.
A&E says his remarks are based on his own personal beliefs and in no way reflect those of A&E Networks, which it says "has always been strong supporters and champions of the LGBT community." The network also said Robertson's views are not reflected in its hit series "Duck Dynasty."
In the interview with "GQ," Robertson equates same sex relationships to bestiality, calling it one of society's greatest sins and paraphrased quotes from the Bible to support his remarks. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation quickly called on A&E to condemn Robertson's statements.
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Kim Kardashian: I hated pregnancy, but would have a 'million' more kids
Are Kim Kardashian and Kanye West going to have more children?
The topic was raised during Kardashian's Friday visit to "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," where the reality TV star explained that she "always wanted about six [kids]," but that after having daughterNorth, "I would have a million."
"But the pregnancy… I wouldn't really wish that upon anyone," added Kardashian. "Pregnancy was not a good experience for me. At all."
She goes so far as to say that women who say they enjoyed their pregnancies "are all lying to you."
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White House report on sexual assault gets major facts wrong, threatens freedom
A White House task force's report made some startling errors about campus sexual assault rates, and proposed recommendations that endanger students' constitutional rights, according to civil libertarians.
The report, which was authored by the White House Task Force to Protect Students From Sexual Assault, leads with the bizarre and wholly false claim that 1 in 5 women are sexually assaulted while at college. The statistic, originally reported in a Centers for Disease Control report several years ago, is at odds with most other data relating to violent crimes, and has been repeatedly dunked by criminologists.
"The agency's figures are wildly at odds with the official crime statistics said Christina Hoff Summers, a resident scholar with the American Enterprise Institute, in a video statement.
Violent crime has plummeted in the last 20 years. If the CDC's estimates were true, U.S. college campuses would be astronomically less safe than the most dangerous, crime-ridden areas of major cities.
"Since there are more than 12 million women now on campus, that would mean that up to 2.4 million of them either have been raped on campus, or will be before leaving," wrote author KC Johnson at Minding the Campus. "So the White house is saying that the nation confronts a public safety problem of enormous proportions: a higher rate of violent crime (sexual assault is, of course, a violent crime) than the most dangerous urban areas in the country."
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'Duck Dynasty' clan quacks about their best (and worst) singers
(Yahoo!) - The cast of "Duck Dynasty" is doing much more than duck calling these days. They're singing!
Believe it or not, the Robertsons just released their debut Christmas album, appropriately titled Duck the Halls, busting out some tunes with some country music superstars including Luke Bryan and George Strait.
"omg! Insider" correspondent Keltie Knight went to the home of Jade Robertson in West Monroe, Louisiana, to hang out with the hysterical reality TV family for the album release party, and they spilled the deets on who were the best — and worst — singers of the bunch.
Phil, the patriarch of the family, quickly threw himself under the bus as the worst of the bunch. "I would say me. Hands down," he said. "Look, it's so hard and so difficult to be a country western singer now and the temptations with the stress of the music industry, but we're wading through it and trying to make the best of it."
So, who is the best? CEO of the Duck Commander business, Willie Robertson, suggested his Jase's wife is the best crooner of them all. "Missy is the best," he said. "She's professionally trained and her mom was a music teacher. So, yeah, she's a natural and the rest, I don't know..."
But just how did they all learn to sing in the first place? "I took lessons in the shower, which is weird," joked Willie. "Nah, I think we just liked to sing and though we'd give it a whirl. Somebody thought we could sing, they asked us to do it... I'm good at karaoke."
Check out this vid to hear what they had to say about Uncle Si's singing skills, and be sure to check out Duck the Halls, which is out now!
To see more from the "Duck the Halls" album release party, including the scoop on how Luke Bryan agreed to do a duet with Willie on the album, be sure to tune in to "omg! Insider" on television tonight!


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