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We are so close to the labor day weekend, I can smell the picnics, BBQ’s and BEER from here! Yes, we are heading into the brewfest weekend. Look for that Saturday afternoon at Stewart Park. You will need a ticket to get in and there are still a few available. Be sure to pick up yours today before they’re sold out at www.ithacabrewfest.com!
BON JOVI, BRAD PAISLEY DOING FREE CONCERTS FOR THE GULF
Bon Jovi are heading South next month to bring the spotlight back to the Alabama coast following the BP oil spill. They’ll headline the first of two shows on the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama called “Concerts For The Coast.” The band’s October 15th show is a freebie, but you will need a ticket for admission. Two days after Bon Jovi’s concert, country star Brad Paisley will perform. That show set for Sunday, October 17th. For tickets and additional details, visit www.concertsforthecoast.com.
HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP:
HARVEY KEITEL ON ‘THE OFFICE’? The Office’s executive producer Paul Lieberstein wants Harvey Keitel to replace Steve Carell on the show. He told E!, “I haven’t started any talks with his people, but Harvey would do a great job — a very different energy. And we don’t want to bring in another Michael, having someone play a very similar character because we have such a high regard for Steve.”
CONAN O’BRIEN ANNOUNCES NEW SHOW NAME:Conan O’Brien has unveiled the name of his new TBS late night show. And the winner is . . . Conan! He made the revelation in a short video posted on his show’s official TBS site — although, as he noted, the hand-written announcement looked more like “Conaw.” Conan premieres on November 8th.
CELEBS ANNOUNCED FOR ‘STEP UP TO CANCER’ TELETHON:George Clooney, Will Smith and Gwyneth Paltrow are among the stars who will be taking part in the September 10th “Step Up to Cancer” telethon. Performers will include Lady Antebellum, Leona Lewis, Queen Latifah, Martina McBride and Stevie Wonder. The telethon will be simulcast commercial-free from 8 to 9 p.m. by ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC as well as a variety of cable channels.
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY:“DRUNKEN DELIVERYMAN LOST $1.3 MILLION PAINTING”
Art courier James Haggerty is being sued for losing a $1.3 million painting after getting drunk in a hotel bar. The 19th century painting, “Portrait of a Girl” by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, was left behind the hotel’s front desk while he went to have a few drinks. Surveillance tape showed that he picked up the painting on his way home. When he next appears on surveillance tape entering his apartment he doesn’t have the painting. Painting co-owner Kristyn Trudgeon is suing him for the work’s estimated value.
NEW TREND: CLIP-ON BANGS
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It’s officially September and fall seems to have already begun it’s take over. Starting to see quite a few trees showing some color…..now if only the temperatures would begin to cool down. Although, that’s looking likely for this weekend. Should be nice as we get ready to celebrate this years Ithaca Brewfest on Saturday! If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, better do so soon at www.ithacabrewfest.com as they’re almost sold out!!
Here a few new release Tuesday leftovers….
HEART’S BACK THIS WEEK WITH “RED VELVET CAR”
One of the music business’ “sister acts” is back this week with a new studio album. Heart’s “Red Velvet Car” hit stores yesterday. It’s the first studio album from Ann and Nancy Wilson in six years.
Also, this week marks the release of a box set that celebrates the fortieth anniversary of “Soul Train.” Time-Life released the three-DVD set, called “The Best of Soul Train,” yesterday. The collection features highlights from the long-running variety show that introduced new music, fashions, and dances to the world, and features historic performances from acts like Marvin Gaye, The O’Jays, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, and the Jackson Five. A total of 50 performances are featured on the DVDs along with three additional hours of bonus features.
HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP:
SHIA LEBEOUF OFFERS STUDIOS THE MOST ‘BANG FOR THEIR BUCK’:Shia LaBeouf has topped Forbes’ list of Hollywood’s Best Actors for the Buck for the second year in a row. The survey analyzed which actors and actresses pull in the most money relative to their paychecks. Anne Hathaway took the second spot on the list, followed by Daniel Radcliffe, Robert Downey Jr. and Cate Blanchett.
MICHAEL DOUGLAS DISCUSSES THROAT CANCER WITH DAVID LETTERMAN: Hollywood actor Michael Douglas is opening up about his battle with throat cancer. He stopped by the “Late Show with David Letterman” last night and revealed that he learned of his cancer diagnosis after returning from a summer vacation. He says his cancer is currently at stage four, but doctors are giving him an 80 percent chance of recovery.
GEORGE CLOONEY AND WILL SMITH JOIN ‘STAND UP TO CANCER’ TELETHON: Celebrities continue to join the next Stand Up to Cancer Telethon. Denzel Washington, Renee Zellweger, Kathy Bates George Clooney and Will Smith joining previously announced stars Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lance Armstrong and Elizabeth Edwards. The telethon will take place on September 10th. By the way, George Clooney’s new film The American is in Theaters today!
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY:“MISSING COW FOUND IN MANHOLE”
In Eastern China a cow was discovered in the sewer after locals heard mooing from underground. The cow’s owner spent four days searching for the missing animal and couldn’t fathom what happened to it. The cow was rescued via a makeshift crane and was unharmed. As soon as they cut her free she found a patch of grass and started grazing. How the cow went missing in the first place is still a mystery.
PEOPLE DON’T ‘UNPLUG’ ON VACATION
Going on vacation to “get away from it all” is becoming a thing of the past as people want to stay connected through e-mails, Facebook and Twitter even while they’re away. A rep for TripAdvisor acknowledged, “For many travelers figuring out how to stay connected is as integral to the travel process as packing sun lotion and swimwear. Travelers ask the quality of cell phone service, international data plans. Staying connected can offer travelers a real comfort.” A recent survey of 2000 travelers by American Express found that 77 percent of Americans intend to stay connected while on vacation via Internet, phone, social media and other channels. The motivation is social, not business. Only 14 percent said they would stay connected for work.
It’s the last day of August, figures it would have to go out with a bang! As we endure another heat wave here in the Fingerlakes, but you know one great way to beat the summer heat is to catch a new movie, or better yet watch one from the comfort of your own home. And there are a few making their way to DVD today, but the main focus this time of year is on TV. All of last seasons top shows hitting stores. Here’s what’s making this week’s DVD Round Up:
Movies 1. Marmaduke ~ Emma Stone and Ron Perlman
2. Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too? ~ Michael Jai White and Janet Jackson
TV on DVD
1. Sons of Anarchy: Season Two
2. House, M.D.: Season Six
3. The Vampire Diaries: The Complete First Season
4. Brothers & Sisters: Complete Fourth Season
5. NCIS: Los Angeles - The First Season
6. Parenthood: Season 1
7. FlashForward: The Complete Series
8. The Middle: The Complete First Season
Musically
Goo Goo Dolls are out with the new album, Something For The Rest Of Us, today. Fans have already gotten a taste of the set thanks to the success of the single “Home,” as well as the early August release of the four-song EP Waiting For The Rest Of It. There’s a special edition available, featuring a limited-edition book that comes with exclusive photos of the band, a digital download of “Home” upon purchase, and a limited-edition lithograph, some of which have been personally signed by each member of the band. Goo Goo Dolls have been on tour this summer and will be out on the road this fall. Catch them in Syracuse September 28th!
‘DANCING WITH THE STARS’ CAST REVEALED
Most of the Dancing with the Stars cast rumors turned out to be true as Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke confirmed during last night’s Bachelor Pad that Bristol Palin and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino will be among the contestants competing on the reality show’s 11th season, which kicks off on September 20th. As for the rest, look for:
• Brandy, singer
• Jennifer Grey, actress, Dirty Dancing
• Margaret Cho, comedienne, actress
• Audrina Patridge, reality star, The Hills
• Florence Henderson, actress, The Brady Bunch
• Rick Fox, former NBA champ
• Michael Bolton, singer
• David Hasselhoff, actor, Baywatch
• Kurt Warner, former NFL champ
• Kyle Massey, actor, Disney’s Cory in the House
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY:“MISTAKEN ID JAILS PASTOR”
In Shreveport, Louisiana a case of mistaken identity has put a minister behind bars. Pastor Gregory Jones was pulled over for speeding, and police mistook him for man wanted for violating parole in Texas. Not only does the Pastor share the same name as the wanted man, but also they both have the same birthday and both have a Texas driver’s license. He was arrested but a picture and fingerprint check eventually confirmed that he was not the wanted man.
60% OF PEOPLE WANT KIDS-ONLY SECTION ON PLANE
A recent survey conducted by Skyscanner, suggests that people want planes to have kids-only sections. Nearly 60 percent of more than 2,000 travelers polled say they want airlines to create such a section. Nearly 20 percent went as far to say they’d prefer child-free flights. A previous poll found that young children are the “most annoying” factor on flights.
Back from a beautiful weekend and already looking forward to next weekend as we get ready to celebrate Labor Day! Don’t forget the Ithaca Brewfest is on for Saturday afternoon at Stewart Park and just like last year the weather should be perfect! Get your tickets NOW before they sell out, at www.ithacabrewfest.com. Keep your ear out all this week as Brian and Jen will be giving away tickets as well as tickets into the Haunt’s after party Saturday night with music from the Destination.
Did you catch a new movie this weekend or the Emmy’s last night? Well, that’s what’s making today’s HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP:
‘MODERN FAMILY’ AND ‘MAD MEN’ AMONG TOP PRIMETIME EMMY AWARD WINNERS: Countless stars gathered at Hollywood’s Nokia Theater last night for one of TV’s biggest events: the 62nd annual Primetime Emmy Awards. It was an evening of both old and new with Mad Men winning outstanding drama series for the third consecutive year, and rookie Modern Family scoring its first Emmy for outstanding comedy series. Top Chef took home best reality series, ending the seven-year winning streak of The Amazing Race.
62ND ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARD WINNERS LIST:
WRITING FOR A COMEDY SERIES: Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd, Modern Family
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY: Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES: Jane Lynch, Glee GUEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES: Betty White, SNL GUEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES: Neil Patrick Harris, Glee DIRECTING IN A COMEDY SERIES: Ryan Murphy, Glee LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES: Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES: Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM: Top Chef
WRITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES: Matthew Weiner, Erin Levy, Mad Men
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES: Erin Paul, Breaking Bad
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES: Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife
LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES: Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad GUEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES: Ann-Margret, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit GUEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES: John Lithgow, Dexter
DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES: Steven Shill, Dexter ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES: Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer
WRITING FOR A VARIETY, COMEDY OR MUSIC SPECIAL: The 63rd Annual Tony Awards WRITING FOR VARIETY, COMEDY SERIES: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
DIRECTING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SPECIAL: Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MINI SERIES OR MOVIE: Julie Ormond, Temple’s Mom WRITING FOR A MINI SERIES, MOVIE OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL: Adam Mazer, You Don’t Know Jack
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MINI SERIES OR MOVIE: David Strathairn, Temple Gradin LEAD ACTRESS IN A MINI SERIES OR MOVIE: Claire Danes, Temple Gradin
DIRECTING FOR A MINI SERIES, MOVIE OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL: Mick Jackson, Temple Gradin
LEAD ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE: Al Pacino, You Don’t Know Jack
MINI SERIES: The Pacific
MADE FOR TELEVISION MOVIE: Temple Grandin
DRAMA SERIES: Mad Men
COMEDY SERIES: Modern Family
“DANCING” ANNOUNCES ITS SEASON ELEVEN CAST TONIGHT: Tonight’s confirmation of the season eleven cast of “Dancing With the Stars” will separate fact from fiction. Grammy-winner Michael Bolton, “Dirty Dancing” star Jennifer Grey, Audrina Patridge of “The Hills,” and David Hasselhoff, are some of the names being thrown around. To find out who’s actually “dancing” this season, tune into “The Bachelor Pad” tonight at 8:00 p.m.
WEEKEND MOVIE WRAP-UP: The horror film The Last Exorcism and the heist flick Takers were in a tight finish for the top spot at the weekend box office as they both made their debut. According to studio estimates, The Last Exorcism had a slight lead. The Expendables fell to third place after two weekends at Number One. The re-release of Avatar opened just out of the Top 10, taking in $4 million.
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY:“REPORTER COVERING EGG RECALL GETS SALMONELLA”
A journalist from Minnesota, who was assigned to cover the recall of tainted eggs from two Iowa farms, contracted salmonella. Last week after editing an interview with a local physician about the dangers of salmonella, she picked up eggs at a local gas station on her way home. She made bacon and eggs, but by the next night she was experiencing all of the symptoms the physician was describing in the interview. Later she said, “Maybe I shouldn’t have bought eggs from a gas station.”
MOST WOULD RATHER BE RICHER THAN THINNER, YOUNGER, OR SMARTER
It looks like more people would rather change their finances than their physique. A new Adweek Media/Harris Poll asks folks whether they want to be “richer,” “thinner,” “smarter,” or “younger,” and most are saying “richer.” Nearly 45-percent note they would like to see the number in their bank accounts go up, while just 21-percent would prefer to see the number on the scale go down. Fourteen-percent say the number they’d pick for an increase is their IQ, while 12-percent wish they could make the number of candles on their birthday cake shrink. Nine-percent note they wouldn’t change these aspects of their lives.
More men would rather be rich while more women would like to be thinner. Just over 45-percent of guys say they desire more money compared to 41-percent of women, while 29-percent of the ladies but just 14-percent of the guys would like to be thinner. But the survey shows more men than women would rather be younger. Sixteen-percent of the guys wish they could shave off a few years, while just eight-percent of the women feel the same. There’s no gender discrepancy among those who want to be more intelligent.
TGIF! Thought this week would never end and it’s shaping up to be a fantastic weekend, both weather and events wise. Some you may want to add to your weekend agenda: The Great New York State Fair, the Trumansburg Fair, Roller Derby at Cass Park tomorrow night or the Celtic Festival in Cortland. If that’s not enough to keep you entertained…..you must really have a lot of energy! But you can find more comunity happenings in the community calendar on the homepage. Have some fun this weekend and soak up that sun!
THE LAST EXORCISM (PG-13 and has a running time of 1 hour and 30 minutes)
A new horror/thriller, starring Patrick Fabian, Ashley Bell and Caleb Landry Jones. The film follows a Reverand, who thinks he’s visiting the Sweetzer farm in Louisiana to perform just another routine exorcism, doesn’t expect the true evil he will encounter and the desperate measures he will take to save the possessed girl.
TAKERS (PG-13 and has a running time of 1 hour and 50 minutes)
A new crime thriller, starring Hayden Christensen, Paul Walker, Chris Brown, Idris Elba and Matt Dillon. The film follows a group of bank robbers who can’t be caught, that is, until they want to pull off one last job with more money at stake than ever all while the detective on their case decides to do anything necessary to find out their identities.
FLIPPED (PG and has a running time of 1 hour and 30 minutes)
A new romantic comedy from director Rob Reiner, starring Madeline Carroll, Aiden Quinn, Penelope Ann Miller and Anthony Edwards. The film follows two teenagers discovering first love even though they are polar opposites.
RE-RELEASE OF ‘AVATAR’ (PG-13 and has a running time of 2 hours and 30 minutes)
Re-released into theaters today is Avatar, starring Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver and Zoe Saldana. The film follows a wounded ex-marine as he becomes an avatar and fights a war in Pandora, an alternate world coveted by humans for it’s powers. The re-release features unseen footage.
NEW ALBUMS TO LOOK FOR THIS FALL!!
Look for two career-spanning collections from Bon Jovi this November. A single-disc, called simply “Greatest Hits,” will feature 16 tracks including “It’s My Life,” “Livin’ On A Prayer,” and “Who Says You Can’t Go Home.” While, “Greatest Hits: The Ultimate Collection” will feature 28 tracks on two discs. Both albums are expected out November 9th.
In the lead-up to the release of its new album “History of Modern,” Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark, or OMD, is offering a limited edition box set with all kinds of goodies. CD, DVD, a photo book even a t-shirt. They’ll be offering that on their website for roughly 77 U.S. dollars. Their new album “History of Modern,” meanwhile, is making its U.S. debut on September 28th. It’s OMD’s first recording project with its original 1980s lineup in over 20 years.
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY:“BANKER RECOVERING AFTER SURGERY FOR ‘BLACKBERRY THUMB’”
A Florida woman is on the mend after sending numerous text messages from her iPhone. She recently underwent surgery for what is being described as “Blackberry Thumb.” She says she spends 12 hours a day sending texts which put so much pressure on her thumb that the tendons became inflamed. She was eventually forced to undergo surgery to have the tendons removed. The woman says she can’t wait to get back to work, but for now she’s using the “hunt and peck” method of typing until her thumb is fully recovered.
Moving right along and gearing up for the last weekend of August! Make the best of it as it’s shaping up to be a beautiful one! Couldn’t have asked for a better start to the great New York State Fair which officially got underway today in Syracuse, running through September 6th. For something a little closer to home, enjoy the Trumansburg Fair which is on through Sunday, or in Cortland catch the annual Celtic Festival, running tomorrow through Sunday at Courthouse Park in Cortland. For other fun community events check out the Community Calendar by clicking on the “Events” drop down bar.
“ROLLING STONE” UNVEILS SPECIAL COLLECTOR’S EDITION BEATLES ISSUE!!
“Rolling Stone” is paying tribute to the Beatles with a special collector’s edition due this week. In it, they list off the Beatles “100 Greatest Songs,” and name the 1967 hit “A Day In the Life” as their greatest musical offering. Also making the top five are “I Want To Hold Your Hand” at number two, followed by “Strawberry Fields Forever,” “Yesterday” and “In My Life.” The issue also features archive interviews with Paul McCartney and the late John Lennon, an assessment of The Beatles’ cover songs, and a profile of the late George Harrison’s guitar work. Look for that on store shelves any day now.
Here are the top 10 Beatles songs, as listed in “Rolling Stone’s” Special Collector’s Edition Beatles Issue:
1. A Day In The Life
2. I Want To Hold Your Hand
3. Strawberry Fields Forever
4. Yesterday
5. In My Life
6. Something
7. Hey Jude
8. Let It Be
9. Come Together
10. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP:
JOHN TRAVOLTA AND KELLY PRESTON EXPLECTING A SON:John Travolta and Kelly Preston are expecting a baby boy. Kelly had a baby shower earlier this month. You may recall they lost their 16-year-old son Jett just last year. They also have a 10-year-old daughter named Ella.
JASON SUDEIKIS CONFIRMS JANUARY JONES RELATIONSHIP:Jason Sudeikis has confirmed that he and Mad Men actress January Jones are dating.
SANDRA BULLOCK GIVING FIRST TV INTERVIEW SINCE JESSE JAMES SPLIT:Sandra Bullock’s first TV interview since splitting with Jesse James will air next Tuesday on NBC’s Today Show. Matt Lauer will sit down with her in New Orleans and presumably discuss her divorce and her new son, Louis.
DAVID HASSELHOFF AND JENNIFER GREY RUMORED FOR ‘DWTS’ CAST: If the rumors are true, we pretty much know the whole line-up for the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars. New reports claims that David Hasselhoff, Kirstie Alley, Brady Bunch mom Florence Henderson and Dirty Dancing’s Jennifer Grey are among the cast members.
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY: “MAN GROWS FINGER NAILS TO CONTROL HIS TEMPER”
He’s been growing the nails on his left hand for 13 years to prevent him from getting into fights. He says he’s always had a hard time managing his emotions, but explains that having long nails makes him think before he throws a punch. He’s now the owner of a children’s clothing store called Long Nail, and says his extra long nails are a hit with customers. But the nails do have their drawbacks, he has to sleep with his hand in a shoe box to prevent them from breaking.
25% OF MEN CARRY STUFFED ANIMALS WHEN THEY TRAVEL!
As many as one in every four grown men travel with a teddy bear or other stuffed animal. In the last 12 months, British hotel chain Travelodge has reunited more than 75,000 bears with the owners. Struck by the massive number, the company investigated, and discovered that 35 percent of adults admitted they sleep with their stuffed animal because they found cuddling it comforting. Additionally, many said the calming feeling of a bear hug helped them lower their stress level after a hard day. A quarter of the men responded admitted they participate in such cuddling — supposedly because it reminds them of home and helps fill a “cuddle-void” left by their partners.
Enjoying the last few days of August as at this time next week, September will have officially arrived! Which means back to school and the start of cooler weather. I’ve already begun to see some of the leaves change. And don’t forget, the Great New York State Fair starts tomorrow in Syracuse. Check out who’s performing this year in our concert calendar on the homepage.
LIFEHOUSE ANNOUNCES FALL TOUR WITH KRIS ALLEN
Speaking of great shows, Lifehouse has announced dates for a fall headlining tour, set to kick off in mid-October and wind down at the end of November. They recently wrapped up a tour with Daughtry, and has tapped former American Idol champ Kris Allen for support on its upcoming trek.
Lifehouse Closest Tour Dates (subject to change): October 17 - New York, NY - Roseland Ballroom
October 20 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP:
THE BEATLES, BOB DYLAN, AND LED ZEPPELIN AMONG THE TOP FIVE IN VH1’s ‘GREATEST ARTISTS OF ALL TIME’ COUNTDOWN: VH1 will begin counting down their five-hour 100 Greatest Artists Of All Time list with a two-hour premiere showing on September 6th. Voters appearing in the countdown will be Ozzy Osbourne, Regina Spektor, Whitney Houston, Sheryl Crow and others.
The ‘Top 20 Greatest Artists Of All Time’ according to VH1: The Top Five (in alphabetical order):
The Beatles
Bob Dylan
Michael Jackson
Led Zeppelin
The Rolling Stones
6. Jimi Hendrix
7. Prince
8. Elvis Presley
9. James Brown
10. Stevie Wonder
11. Bob Marley
12. David Bowie
13. The Who
14. Nirvana
15. The Beach Boys
16. Madonna
17. Queen
18. Pink Floyd
19. U2
20. Marvin Gaye
LINDSAY LOHAN EXITS REHAB STINT EARLY:Lindsay Lohan is out of rehab. She left the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital on Tuesday after just 23 days. That’s a fraction of the 90-day term she was originally was sentenced to. She’ll reportedly undergo outpatient care following her discharge.
ANGELINA JOLIE TO DIRECT 1990S-ERA BOSNIAN ROMANCE:Angelina Jolie’s about to add directing to her list of accomplishments. USMagazine.com reports that she’ll direct a romance set against the backdrop of the the Bosnian war of the early 1990s. She’ll also serve as a producer on the film, which has no announced start date.
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY: “MAN, SHOT IN HEAD, NOTICES FIVES YEARS LATER”
A Polish man living in Germany was stunned to find he had a bullet in his head. He recalled receiving a blow to the head at a New Year’s party five years earlier, but had forgotten about it because he was very drunk. He recently went to the doctor to have the lump examined when the bullet was found. A spokesperson for the police department said, “It may have been a shot fired up in the air which entered his head on the way down.” The bullet has been removed and the man is doing fine.
DALLAS COWBOYS FAVORED AND PREFERRED TO WIN SUPER BOWL 45
The Dallas Cowboys and the Indianapolis Colts are the pre-season favorites to win the next Super Bowl. Both teams are receiving 12-percent of the vote in a new Rasmussen Reports poll of NFL fans. The New Orleans Saints, who won last season’s Super Bowl, follow in third place on the list. Eight-percent believe this will be the year for the Minnesota Vikings, who once again have Brett Favre as their quarterback. The New England Patriots and the Green Bay Packers are getting the nod from six-percent each. The Cowboys are also drawing the most fans, with 12-percent saying they want to see Tony Romo’s team take the championship title. Nine-percent are hoping the Saints will have back-to-back Super Bowl victories, while the Colts and the Vikings are being cheered on by eight-percent each.
Movie Clip Trivia Answer: National Lampoon’s Vacation
Rockin’ through this Tuesday and the fall DVD madness has begun. All of last seasons hit shows making their way to DVD. Here’s a look at this week’s DVD Round Up:
Movies
1. The Back-Up Plan ~ Jennifer Lopez and Alex O’Loughlin
TV on DVD
1. NCIS: Season Seven
2. Gossip Girl: The Complete Third Season
3. The Simpsons: The 13th Season
4. 90210: The Complete Second Season
5. Pawn Stars: Season Two
6. Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season
7. Lost: The Complete Collection [DVD and Blu-ray]
Musically
Katy Perry unveils her new album, Teenage Dream, today. The set has already garnered a lot of buzz with the single “California Gurls,” featuring Snoop Dogg, as well as the title track. As for reviews of Teenage Dream, USA Today gave it 3 out of 4 stars. Entertainment Weekly gave it a B minus.
Annie Lennox will release a new album, called A Christmas Cornucopia, in November featuring new versions of her favorite Christmas carols, as well as the original song, “Universal Child.” It’s part of new recording deal she inked with Decca Records. She says this album is something she’s wanted to do for many years . . . making timeless music that people will love for years to come.
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY:“NAIL SALON CHARGES EXTRA FOR OVERWEIGHT CUSTOMERS”
A Nail salon in Georgia is asking for more money from its heavier customers. A woman was getting her nails done at Natural Nails last week when she was told she would have to pay an extra five dollars for being overweight. The manager says their chairs can only support 200 pounds, and repairs can cost up to 25-hundred dollars. She eventually refunded the woman’s five dollars, but told her to take her business elsewhere in the future.
STUDENTS SHARE HOPES, FEARS ABOUT NEW SCHOOL YEAR
Most teens and older tweens see the new school year as a new beginning. According to a poll by C&R Research’s YouthBeat, 80-percent of kids age eleven to 17 say they’re looking forward to making a “fresh start” at school. Nearly three-quarters of tweens and 69-percent of teens say they’re also excited about seeing old friends again. But the start of school also sparks some anxiety. Homework is the top concern for 54-percent, while 34-percent are worried about having less free time. Just over 20-percent are anxious about how they’ll fit in with the other kids. Seventeen-percent are worried their classmates will gossip about them and 15-percent are afraid of being bullied. But very few students are concerned about violence in general. Only five-percent say they fear a serious incident — such as a shooting — happening at their school.
Hope you’re staying dry as the rain continues to fall today. I couldn’t believe how long and how hard it was coming down yesterday. Just non-stop! Made for a great veg day. Just stayed indoors, watched some movies, and made some really good salsa with a few of the roma tomatoes that are just coming into season in my garden. Very exciting! But at least Saturday was nice and dry. My wife and I were helping out at the Habitat for Humanity house in Cortland. Just to let you know if you are interested in lending a hand, they are always in need of help. Two houses are being built this year, one in Dryden and one in Cortland. The work schedules and volunteer information can all be found at www.tchabitat.com. Give a few hours, give a whole day or give several days. It all makes a difference and feels so good!
HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP:
ANNA PAQUIN AND STEPHEN MOYER TIE THE KNOT: True Blood co-stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer tied the knot on Saturday in a beachside ceremony in Malibu. Among the guests were True Blood creator Alan Ball, and their True Blood co-stars.
RYAN MURPHY CONFIRMS SPIN-OFF SHOWS FOR STAMOS, CHENOWETH: “Glee” creator and producer Ryan Murphy is confirming that he’s working on a couple of spin-off shows for two of “Glee’s” guest stars. Season one guest star Kristin Chenoweth and upcoming, season two guest actor John Stamos will each be getting their own shows. Both actors will “probably” be singing in their new series as they do on the Fox musical comedy. The first season of “Glee” is up for 19 Emmy Awards, which are set for this Sunday, at 8:00 p.m. on NBC.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE WRAP-UP:Sylvester Stallone and The Expendables dominated the weekend box office for the second straight week, while Jennifer Aniston’sThe Switch bombed, coming in eighth and taking in just $8.1 million for the weekend. The most successful debut was the Twilight spoof, Vampires Suck, which took in $12.2 million over the weekend. Since its Wednesday opening, it’s made $18.6 million.
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY:“TEXAS PARENTS BUY AD TO EMBARRASS DAUGHTER”
A Texas teen is learning not to mess with her parents’ rules. She got unwanted attention after her parents purchased a newspaper ad with her photo and an offer for “free babysitting.” The ad was her punishment for breaking curfew. Her “sentence” – aside from her self-described “embarrassment” over the ad — includes 30-hours of unpaid babysitting. Her mom, says the ad and babysitting hours were the lesser of two punishments for breaking a household rule.
‘MICHELIN BABY’ STUNS WEB
A 44-pound, 10-month-old baby in China has been getting a lot of attention on the Internet for his astounding size. He’s being dubbed the “Michelin Baby,” and is one of the worlds biggest recorded infants, weighing as much as the average 6-year-old. His mother says, “No matter whatever he grabs, he unconsciously puts it in his mouth. His most favorite thing is to eat.” Doctors are currently running tests on the toddler to find out if there could be a medical explanation for his size.
“AMERICAN IDOL” VIEWERS WATCH FOR THE SINGERS, NOT THE JUDGES
It might not make much difference who the new judges are on “American Idol.” According to an ongoing AccessHollywood.com poll, the judges aren’t what attracts viewers to the show. Nearly 70-percent say they tune in to see the finalists, while just 32-percent note they’re more focused on who’s giving the critiques. Next season should be interesting given the fact that Simon, Ellen and possibly Kara have all left the show. A variety of stars — including Jennifer Lopez, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, Harry Connick Jr., and Poison’s Bret Michaels — have been mentioned as possible new “Idol” judges, but there has been no official word on the matter. “American Idol” producers are expected to reveal the judges for the upcoming season in early September.
It’s finally Friday and if you haven’t noticed move in day at Cornell! So please be extra patient and careful as you take to the roads today. Probably want to give yourself a little extra time if you’ll be heading downtown tonight, but do want to welcome all the new students to Ithaca as well as those returning to the area. Ithaca College will be having their move in day Sunday.
Looking for a new movie to catch? Here’s what’s out:
PIRANHA 3D (R and has a running time of 1 hour and 30 minutes)
A new action thriller, starring Elizabeth Shue, Adam Scott, Jerry O’Connell, Ving Rhames and Jessica Szohr. The film follows a group of people during spring break on Lake Victoria who realize that, after a sudden underwater tremor, a group of prehistoric man eating fish have been set lose, forcing the group of strangers together to stop the fish from killing everyone.
THE SWITCH (PG-13 and has a running time of 1 hour and 40 minutes)
A new comedy, starring Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Patrick Wilson, Jeff Goldblum and Juliette Lewis. The film follows a woman who decides to have a child on her own by way of a sperm donor, but what she doesn’t know is that the donor is her best friend, who accidentally switched the donor sperm with his and now must live with the secret that the child is his.
NANNY MCPHEE RETURNS (PG and has a running time of 1 hour and 50 minutes)
Starring Emma Thompson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rhys Ifans and Maggie Smith. In the second installment of the Nanny McPhee films, written by Emma Thompson, Nanny McPhee, played by Thompson, comes to the aid of a young mother, played by Gyllenhaal, who is trying to run her farm and take care of her children while her husband is away at war. Once Nanny McPhee settles in, she realizes the children are fighting a war of their own with two city cousins who have come to stay, and Nanny McPhee must use her powers to stop their fighting.
LOTTERY TICKET (PG-13 and has a running time of 1 hour and 40 minutes)
A new comedy, starring Bow Wow, Ice Cube, Terry Crews and Brandon T. Jackson. The films follows a young man who, after winning a $370 million lotto, must keep his winning ticket safe over a three day holiday weekend before he can claim his prize money.
KEEP YOUR EYE OUT FOR THESE NEW MUSIC RELEASES!!
Mariah Carey has a new holiday album on the way and will include six new songs, covers of classics and a brand new mix of her popular holiday single, “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” Her debut Christmas album came out in 1994 and was a big hit. Look for the new set to arrive on November 2nd.
Also out November 2nd is a special Norah Jones collection featuring 18 musical collaborations from the past decade. The set includes Jones teaming up with Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, OutKast, Foo Fighters and more.
Eric Clapton’s got a new album coming out in just about a month, called Clapton and features guest appearances by Steve Winwood, Sheryl Crow, and jazz great Wynton Marsalis. Find that in stores September 28th.
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY:“BBC WEATHERMAN GIVES THE FINGER”
A BBC weatherman, was caught giving the middle finger to his co-worker without knowing the cameras were rolling. He’s since posted an apology to his website saying he was sorry to the studio and all those he offended by his actions. The BBC also sent out a statement apologizing for his unacceptable behavior.
HALF OUR WAKING HOURS SPENT CONSUMING MEDIA
We now spend almost half our waking hours either online, on the phone, or watching television according to a survey. The average adult is awake for 15 hours and 45 minutes every day and 45 percent of that time is spent using a proliferation of technology. As a result many of us are increasingly adept at multi-tasking - with computer users sending emails while listening to music or watching television, or texting and surfing the internet at the same time. As a result some can cram eight hours of media use into little more than seven hours a day. Younger folk aged between 16 and 24 are the most adept at multi-tasking, cramming nearly five hours of media usage into just under two hours a day. Adults watch 212 minutes of video - including television, online clips, on demand programming and DVDs - each day. And media use peaks at 9pm, driven by prime-time television. On average we spend 91 minutes a day listening to the radio, while around 80 minutes a day are spent on text messaging, social networking and emailing.
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