Thursday, January 31, 2008
Mets' odds in Vegas drop after getting Santana
Sports books in Las Vegas and online reacted quickly to the news that the Mets cut a deal to acquire ace lefty Johan Santana, slashing the Amazin's odds to win the championship almost in half overnight. NY Post
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Q+A: Artie Lange - Shticking With Howard Stern
Sidekick says what he wants, pulls in the bucks, and picks and chooses gigs on the side
Since joining the Stern menagerie seven years ago he has gone from a nickel-and-dime world of small comedy clubs and failed movies and TV shows to being a highly paid stand-up comedian who can get deals done.
And he does it without worrying about tarnishing his image. The tarnished image probably accounts for much of his success.
Lange is a former cast member of Fox’s “MadTV.” He has appeared in such films as “The Bachelor,” “Old School,” “Elf” and “Beer League,” which he also co-wrote.
He has recurring roles in two hit TV series — “Entourage” on HBO and “Rescue Me” on FX.
Las Vegas Sun
Since joining the Stern menagerie seven years ago he has gone from a nickel-and-dime world of small comedy clubs and failed movies and TV shows to being a highly paid stand-up comedian who can get deals done.
And he does it without worrying about tarnishing his image. The tarnished image probably accounts for much of his success.
Lange is a former cast member of Fox’s “MadTV.” He has appeared in such films as “The Bachelor,” “Old School,” “Elf” and “Beer League,” which he also co-wrote.
He has recurring roles in two hit TV series — “Entourage” on HBO and “Rescue Me” on FX.
Las Vegas Sun
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
CBS Anchor Harry Smith Hints At Barack Obama Assassination during Ted Kennedy Interview
Senator Ted Kennedy, having endorsed Barack Obama for President, has begun his barnstorming on behalf of the candidate in earnest. This morning found Kennedy on CBS' The Early Show, where anchor Harry Smith, apparently lacking the wit or the wherewithal to pursue a more substantive line of questioning, took the opportunity to do a little whistling past the Kennedy family graveyard: Huffington Post
Mets get Santana for prospects
The New York Mets have agreed to a trade for two-time Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana, giving up four prospects to acquire the left-handed ace of the Minnesota Twins, according to two high-ranking Twins officials with knowledge of the talks and a person close to Santana.
The deal is pending the Mets and Santana reaching agreement on a six- or seven-year contract extension and that Santana passes a physical; they have been granted a 48 to-72-hour window to do so. Santana has a no-trade clause that he will waive if agreement is reached on a contract extension. USA Today Fox Sports
The deal is pending the Mets and Santana reaching agreement on a six- or seven-year contract extension and that Santana passes a physical; they have been granted a 48 to-72-hour window to do so. Santana has a no-trade clause that he will waive if agreement is reached on a contract extension. USA Today Fox Sports
Drew Peterson Offers Himself Up For Fox's "The Moment Of Truth"
Drew Peterspn's Undying Search For Love, Money
Peterson's lawyers have offered him up as a contestant on the network's new reality series The Moment of Truth, in which candidates submit to probing personal questions and must tell the truth in order to win cash prizes. Radar
Peterson's lawyers have offered him up as a contestant on the network's new reality series The Moment of Truth, in which candidates submit to probing personal questions and must tell the truth in order to win cash prizes. Radar
Mets the front-runners if Twins trade Santana
Sources say the N.Y. Mets have the best offer.
If Minnesota opts to trade the two-time Cy Young Award winner rather than keep him and he works out a new contract extension, Santana could fill the hole at the front of the Mets' rotation.
The Red Sox also made offers, while the Yankees appeared to be out of the Santana talks altogether. But by mid-day Tuesday, Mets officials were hopeful they were the front-runners for the All-Star lefty, with an offer that included center fielder Carlos Gomez, pitcher Phil Humber and two other minor leaguers. It is not yet known whether the Mets have fashioned any offers around their best prospect, outfielder Fernando Martinez. ESPN
If Minnesota opts to trade the two-time Cy Young Award winner rather than keep him and he works out a new contract extension, Santana could fill the hole at the front of the Mets' rotation.
The Red Sox also made offers, while the Yankees appeared to be out of the Santana talks altogether. But by mid-day Tuesday, Mets officials were hopeful they were the front-runners for the All-Star lefty, with an offer that included center fielder Carlos Gomez, pitcher Phil Humber and two other minor leaguers. It is not yet known whether the Mets have fashioned any offers around their best prospect, outfielder Fernando Martinez. ESPN
"Illegal" Procedures - Eight New England Patriots Have Criminal Records
Personal Foul On Bad-News Patriot Roster
Eight members of the unbeaten AFC champs have arrest records - and some have multiple busts, public records show.
Hot-headed Randy Moss and fellow wide receiver Jabar Gaffney lead the Pats in off-field personal fouls, with five arrests between them.
But Kyle Eckel, Willie Andrews, Le Kevin Smith, Donte Stallworth, Mike Vrabel and C.J. Jones have also been arrested, on charges ranging from drunken driving to assault and weapon possession. NY Post
Eight members of the unbeaten AFC champs have arrest records - and some have multiple busts, public records show.
Hot-headed Randy Moss and fellow wide receiver Jabar Gaffney lead the Pats in off-field personal fouls, with five arrests between them.
But Kyle Eckel, Willie Andrews, Le Kevin Smith, Donte Stallworth, Mike Vrabel and C.J. Jones have also been arrested, on charges ranging from drunken driving to assault and weapon possession. NY Post
Monday, January 28, 2008
Survivor renewed, Jeff Probst resigned for two seasons
The series' 16th edition, "Survivor: Micronesia," premieres February 7. Casting for "Survivor 17" is under way. Hollywood Reporter
Look out, here comes Atlantic City’s transformation
Billions of dollars, big plans set to make over the aging town
In 1989, Steve Wynn’s Mirage ushered in a megaresort era marked by a wave of themed and whimsical luxury hotels.
Now, Atlantic City — reeling from competition for penny-pinching slot players — is on the cusp of a sort of salvation, as experts predict a Las Vegas-style transformation of the aging seaside town.
At least three casino operators — each with connections to Wynn and his epic-making Mirage — are pursuing luxury resorts in Atlantic City even as the East Coast gambling mecca is reporting its first annual decline in gaming revenue since the first casino opened there in 1978.
Their confidence, not surprisingly, springs from Las Vegas, which hasn’t always had growth years either.
Las Vegas Sun
In 1989, Steve Wynn’s Mirage ushered in a megaresort era marked by a wave of themed and whimsical luxury hotels.
Now, Atlantic City — reeling from competition for penny-pinching slot players — is on the cusp of a sort of salvation, as experts predict a Las Vegas-style transformation of the aging seaside town.
At least three casino operators — each with connections to Wynn and his epic-making Mirage — are pursuing luxury resorts in Atlantic City even as the East Coast gambling mecca is reporting its first annual decline in gaming revenue since the first casino opened there in 1978.
Their confidence, not surprisingly, springs from Las Vegas, which hasn’t always had growth years either.
Las Vegas Sun
Giants Backed By 3-1 Margin Over Patriots By Las Vegas Bettors
A Big Blue victory would be a big blow to Vegas casinos.
Bettors are supporting the Giants in Sunday's Super Bowl by a 3-to-1 margin, according to Jason McCormick, director of the sports book at Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas. Gamblers are gobbling up the 12 points given to the underdog Giants against the Patriots, and especially like the $340 they can win by risking $100 that the G-Men truly upset the unbeaten Pats and win outright. NY Post
Bettors are supporting the Giants in Sunday's Super Bowl by a 3-to-1 margin, according to Jason McCormick, director of the sports book at Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas. Gamblers are gobbling up the 12 points given to the underdog Giants against the Patriots, and especially like the $340 they can win by risking $100 that the G-Men truly upset the unbeaten Pats and win outright. NY Post
ESPN's Kenny Mayne With A New Book
An Incomplete and Inaccurate History of Sport: . . .and Other Random Thoughts from Childhood to Fatherhood
From Publishers Weekly:
Mayne, known for his sarcasm on ESPN's SportsCenter, submits in his debut a tongue-in-cheek sports encyclopedia, featuring such entries as rock throwing and Wiffle ball, along with facts mixed with dubious statements. For example, dodgeball ends “when the PE teacher gets back from hitting on one of the substitutes” and “tackle football is the greatest sport in the world and everyone knows it.” Stories from Mayne's life as a sports-loving kid in Washington State, a quarterback and father to two little girls round out the book.The book's best parts feature Mayne straying from his funnyman persona to reflect on his personal life.
Check it out here: Amazon.com
From Publishers Weekly:
Mayne, known for his sarcasm on ESPN's SportsCenter, submits in his debut a tongue-in-cheek sports encyclopedia, featuring such entries as rock throwing and Wiffle ball, along with facts mixed with dubious statements. For example, dodgeball ends “when the PE teacher gets back from hitting on one of the substitutes” and “tackle football is the greatest sport in the world and everyone knows it.” Stories from Mayne's life as a sports-loving kid in Washington State, a quarterback and father to two little girls round out the book.The book's best parts feature Mayne straying from his funnyman persona to reflect on his personal life.
Check it out here: Amazon.com
New Kids: Back On The Block?
The band's official Website, http://www.nkotb.com,/ is, after a long period of dormancy, once again up and running and imploring fans to keep hanging tough for a forthcoming announcement. That announcement, per People, is that Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, Jonathan Knight and Danny Wood will be making like the Spice Girls and relaunching their once chart-dominating act.
There's no word yet, however, on whether the group's resurrection will include a tour, a greatest-hits album or the release of any new material. E! Online
There's no word yet, however, on whether the group's resurrection will include a tour, a greatest-hits album or the release of any new material. E! Online
Setting Super Bowl prop bets a major chore
Oddsmaker says Patriots' consistency helpful in crunching numbers
Seven days before Super Bowl Sunday, the game within the game has started. Several hundred proposition wagers have been posted at Las Vegas sports books, and bettors have been busy crunching numbers and picking them apart.
Prop bets are responsible for about one-third of the money wagered on the NFL title game in Nevada. If a new record is set in terms of handle -- something in the neighborhood of $100 million -- we're talking about $33 million that will be devoted to the approximately 300 unique prop bets. Las Vegas Review-Journal
Seven days before Super Bowl Sunday, the game within the game has started. Several hundred proposition wagers have been posted at Las Vegas sports books, and bettors have been busy crunching numbers and picking them apart.
Prop bets are responsible for about one-third of the money wagered on the NFL title game in Nevada. If a new record is set in terms of handle -- something in the neighborhood of $100 million -- we're talking about $33 million that will be devoted to the approximately 300 unique prop bets. Las Vegas Review-Journal
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Monte Carlo hotel fire in Las Vegas forces out thousands
Inside the Monte Carlo poker room, the gambling didn't stop even after a casino floor television came on with live footage of the fire, said Rich Vetterl, a 53-year-old chemist from North Carolina.
"It was strange playing poker and watching the building burn," he said. "It was almost like being on the Titanic as it was going down. It was surreal."
After several minutes, the dealer at the table waved her arms, stopped play and told everybody to evacuate. The poker players calmly stood up and left, with many taking time to cash out their chips, he said.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
"It was strange playing poker and watching the building burn," he said. "It was almost like being on the Titanic as it was going down. It was surreal."
After several minutes, the dealer at the table waved her arms, stopped play and told everybody to evacuate. The poker players calmly stood up and left, with many taking time to cash out their chips, he said.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Networks Ponder Poststrike landscape
What will television look like when the strike ends, and how is the next season going to be changed? Beyond the conviction that some scripted television series will be replaced by reality shows, network and production studio executives are expressing hope that one outcome of the strike will be a different, and much cheaper, process for getting scripted shows on the air.
That means more shows bought without pilots, more work from established writers and less from newcomers, and a rollout of new shows that extends throughout the year instead of being concentrated in September. Bill Carter writes: NY Times
That means more shows bought without pilots, more work from established writers and less from newcomers, and a rollout of new shows that extends throughout the year instead of being concentrated in September. Bill Carter writes: NY Times
Friday, January 25, 2008
FBI dismisses Miley Cyrus hijacking plan
A 16-year-old from Louisiana who allegedly plotted to hijack a plane was not planning to crash it into Miley Cyrus' Hannah Montana concert, as some outlets have reported, a FBI spokesman tells the Associated Press.
Isn't Jamie-Lynn Spears 16 and from Louisiana? Could be hormonal.
http://www.usmagazine.com/fbi_dismisses_miley_cyrus_hijacking_plot
Isn't Jamie-Lynn Spears 16 and from Louisiana? Could be hormonal.
http://www.usmagazine.com/fbi_dismisses_miley_cyrus_hijacking_plot
Barack Obama does The Top Ten list
Yop Ten Campaign Promises, on The Late Show with David Letterman.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/01/25/obama-delivers-letterman_n_83167.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/01/25/obama-delivers-letterman_n_83167.html
ESPN's Dana Jacobson still suspended- first pictures
After her drunken outburst at the roast of "Mike & Mike" at The House Of Blues in Atlantic City.
Protest at ESPN:
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/hc-ap-jacobson0125,0,4646143.story
ESPN's Dana Jacobson learns the Internet is always listening:
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/top_story/story/7530820p-7432627c.html
The Big Lead:
http://thebiglead.com/?p=4318
The Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/01/25/dana-jacobson-suspended-b_n_82908.html
Protest at ESPN:
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/hc-ap-jacobson0125,0,4646143.story
ESPN's Dana Jacobson learns the Internet is always listening:
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/top_story/story/7530820p-7432627c.html
The Big Lead:
http://thebiglead.com/?p=4318
The Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/01/25/dana-jacobson-suspended-b_n_82908.html
Drew Peterson walks off Fox News Interview
On "Studio B" with Sheppard Smith. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,325685,00.html
Video: http://www.foxnews.com/studiob/index.html
Video: http://www.foxnews.com/studiob/index.html
WKTU's Hollywood Hamilton rips Imus, shock jocks
This guy was great on Q105/Tampa and in the early days of Z100/New York.
The Hudson Reporter- Burning Up The Airwaves:
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19224895&BRD=1291&PAG=461&dept_id=523592&rfi=6
The Hudson Reporter- Burning Up The Airwaves:
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19224895&BRD=1291&PAG=461&dept_id=523592&rfi=6
BREAKING: Major Fire at Monte Carlo Casino in Las Vegas
Details coming; the building is buring from the top down; 3000 rooms- all being evacuated.
Kyra Phillips on CNN said the hotel is known for "musician" Lance Burton. He's a magician.
Las Vegas Review-Journal: http://www.lvrj.com/breaking_news/14369312.html
MGM-Mirage owns the hotel, which has recently undergone renovations. Early speculation is centering around the roof, or some of the penthouse suites as a potenial starting point for the fire.
Monte Carlo website: http://www.montecarlo.com/
2:52pm: No injuries reported at this time. Updated 3:17: No "major" injuries reported.
Hotel is officially closed until further notice- if you have future reservations, call the hotel:
888.529.4828
Kyra Phillips on CNN said the hotel is known for "musician" Lance Burton. He's a magician.
Las Vegas Review-Journal: http://www.lvrj.com/breaking_news/14369312.html
MGM-Mirage owns the hotel, which has recently undergone renovations. Early speculation is centering around the roof, or some of the penthouse suites as a potenial starting point for the fire.
Monte Carlo website: http://www.montecarlo.com/
2:52pm: No injuries reported at this time. Updated 3:17: No "major" injuries reported.
Hotel is officially closed until further notice- if you have future reservations, call the hotel:
888.529.4828
South Fkorida Sports Radio Ratings
A huge victory for 560 WQAM, highlighted by wins in AM drive, middays, PM Drive and believe it or not- Miami Dolphins football. Despite a 1-15 record, and all games being televised locally, the games scored impressive numbers. Perhaps 790 The Ticket's decision to let both Joe Rose and the Fins move to WQAM, while adding Jorge Sedano for middays contributed to the comparitively dismal ratings. I can't imagine that the Ticket's numbers will skyrocket at night; in addition to the unlistenable call-in shows, adding the Florida Panthers and Floridaa Marlins (both dropped by WQAM) hardly seem to be the ratings elixir The Ticket needs.
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/393012.html
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/393012.html
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Fox News Alert on Red Eye
Andrew Levy reports- the soda machine at Fox News Channel is out of Mr. Pibb.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ3cRRN6__A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ3cRRN6__A
Fox's The Moment Of Truth
Slow moving, yet highly rated.
NY Times: Biggest premiere and highest ratings in nearly a year.
http://tvdecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/24/moment-of-truth-more-proof-that-we-like-to-see-people-squirm/
NY Post: Painful Truth- Show Bores.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01242008/tv/boringly_painful_truth_936271.htmhttp://www.nypost.com/seven/01242008/tv/boringly_painful_truth_936271.htm
NY Times: Biggest premiere and highest ratings in nearly a year.
http://tvdecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/24/moment-of-truth-more-proof-that-we-like-to-see-people-squirm/
NY Post: Painful Truth- Show Bores.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01242008/tv/boringly_painful_truth_936271.htmhttp://www.nypost.com/seven/01242008/tv/boringly_painful_truth_936271.htm
$1 coffees with free refills at Starbucks
Only in Seattle, as part of a test: http://www.nypost.com/seven/01242008/business/coffee_battle_heats_up_986207.htm
ESPN's Dana Jacobson: Still Suspended
AOL Fanhouse:
http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2008/01/23/espn-anchor-dana-jacobson-may-be-anti-notre-dame-but-shes-not/
She's on the cover of Hartford magazine- as an eligible single!
The Big Lead: http://thebiglead.com/?p=4306#more-4306
Awful Announcing:
http://awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/2008/01/espn-and-jacobson-respond-to-roast.html
http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2008/01/23/espn-anchor-dana-jacobson-may-be-anti-notre-dame-but-shes-not/
She's on the cover of Hartford magazine- as an eligible single!
The Big Lead: http://thebiglead.com/?p=4306#more-4306
Awful Announcing:
http://awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/2008/01/espn-and-jacobson-respond-to-roast.html
Philadelphia Magazine Alycia Lane article
The Very Public Self Destruction Of Alycia Lane
http://www.phillymag.com/articles/the_very_public_self_destruction_of_alycia_lane/
Ms. Lane was News Blues 2007 Person Of The Year. www.newsblues.com
http://www.phillymag.com/articles/the_very_public_self_destruction_of_alycia_lane/
Ms. Lane was News Blues 2007 Person Of The Year. www.newsblues.com
Las Vegas Super Bowl "Prop" Bets"
Analysis of proposition bets from Jeff Haney: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/jan/23/jeff-haney-analyzes-numerous-offbeat-super-bowl-pr/
Victoria Zdrok on Howard Stern today
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Price Is Right w/Drew Carey to air in Prime Time
The bad news: The Drew Carey hosted "Power of 10" has been yanked from the schedule.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979524.html?categoryid=2821&cs=1
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979524.html?categoryid=2821&cs=1
Steve Dahl's "Win a date with Drew Peterson" canceled
Apparently Dahl had second thoughts. Guess the missing wife and mysterious death of Peterson's prior wife can make a guy say "Mmmm Hmmm."
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-wed_date-drew-peterson_0123jan23,0,4280792.story?coll=chi-homepagenews-utl
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-wed_date-drew-peterson_0123jan23,0,4280792.story?coll=chi-homepagenews-utl
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders avoid Howard Stern
Artie Lange tried to rope 'em in: http://www.nypost.com/seven/01242008/gossip/pagesix/cowgirl_escape_327459.htm
Jose Canseco to name Magglio Ordonez in new book?
The New York Times reports that Canseco was investigated for seeking a $5 million dollar investment for a movie project, in exchange for leaving Ordonez, and his alledged steroid use out of his forthcoming book, "Vindicated."
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/24/sports/baseball/24canseco.html?_r=2&ref=sports&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/24/sports/baseball/24canseco.html?_r=2&ref=sports&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers/Steve Winwood Tour
After playing halftime at the Super Bowl, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers along with opening act Steve Winwood will tour extensively this summer. http://www.pollstar.com/news/viewnews.pl?NewsID=9237
Full concert listings:
http://www.pollstar.com/tour/searchall.pl?By=Artist&Content=TOMPET&PSKey=Y
Full concert listings:
http://www.pollstar.com/tour/searchall.pl?By=Artist&Content=TOMPET&PSKey=Y
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
ABC Drama takes on Science and Parents
Eli Stone, a new legal drama making its debut this month on ABC is stepping into a subject that is the source of heated debate among some parents — the relationship between autism and childhood vaccines — and seemingly coming down on the side that has been all but dismissed by prominent scientific organizations.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/23/arts/television/23ston.html?ref=television
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/23/arts/television/23ston.html?ref=television
Been waiting for a Def Leppard/Tim McGraw duet?
http://blogs.livedaily.com/index.php/main/comments/1504/tim_mcgraw_collaborates_with_def_leppard.html
Apparently Tim's done "Pour Some Sugar On Me" with the boys in Def Lep live in concert. (really!!!)
Apparently Tim's done "Pour Some Sugar On Me" with the boys in Def Lep live in concert. (really!!!)
Will Leitch: Writing A Book? Piece of Cake.
Publisher's Weekly:
http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6524045.html?industryid=48383
Book Review and Description:
Jeff MacGregor, Sports Illustrated special contributor and author of Sunday Money"If the truth is to be found in humor - and it is - then let Will Leitch lead our people’s revolution. He’s everything that’s right and funny and true in American sports."
Jeff Pearlman, New York Times bestselling author of The Bad Guys Won!"The funniest sports book I have ever read. Yeah, as a member of the mainstream media I should probably despise Will Leitch. But God Saves the Fan is an uproarious, painful, pointed, skittish manifesto on all that’s warped in the world of Lucious Pusey."
Book Description:
ESPN thinks its viewers are stupid. The Olympics claw at your inner sap. Barbaro, after all, was just a horse. So says Will Leitch, founding editor of Deadspin.com, whose God Save the Fan is your new manifesto.
Arch and unrepentant, Leitch is the mouthpiece for all the frustrated fans who just want their games back from big money, bloated egos, and blathering sportscasters. Always a fan first and a journalist second, Leitch considers the perfection of fantasy leagues, the meaninglessness of the steroids debate, and the aching permanence of loyalty to just one team. He'll tell you why, long before that dogfighting mess, Michael Vick's undercover STD clinic name was Ron Mexico; why athletes persist in publicly praising God; and what the beer companies really think about you. Share Leitch's dread as he spends twenty—four hours watching ESPN. Sit and have a beer with John Rocker and his surprising girlfriend. Be inspired by Rick Ankiel's phoenixlike rise, and fall.
With a voice strengthened by the success of Deadspin and its chorus of commenters, Leitch has written all—new material for God Save the Fan. If you or a fan you love is suffering from the sense of listless dissatisfaction brought on by the leagues and networks, this is your restorative tonic. Packed with lists, glossaries, confessions, and rages, Leitch's manifesto sings a rallying cry for fan empowerment. The games, after all, belong to us.
Amazon.com- God Save the Fan: How Preening Sportscasters, Athletes Who Speak in the Third Person, and the Occasional Convicted Quarterback Have Taken the Fun Out of Sports (And How We Can Get It Back)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/product-description/0061351784/ref=dp_proddesc_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books
http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6524045.html?industryid=48383
Book Review and Description:
Jeff MacGregor, Sports Illustrated special contributor and author of Sunday Money"If the truth is to be found in humor - and it is - then let Will Leitch lead our people’s revolution. He’s everything that’s right and funny and true in American sports."
Jeff Pearlman, New York Times bestselling author of The Bad Guys Won!"The funniest sports book I have ever read. Yeah, as a member of the mainstream media I should probably despise Will Leitch. But God Saves the Fan is an uproarious, painful, pointed, skittish manifesto on all that’s warped in the world of Lucious Pusey."
Book Description:
ESPN thinks its viewers are stupid. The Olympics claw at your inner sap. Barbaro, after all, was just a horse. So says Will Leitch, founding editor of Deadspin.com, whose God Save the Fan is your new manifesto.
Arch and unrepentant, Leitch is the mouthpiece for all the frustrated fans who just want their games back from big money, bloated egos, and blathering sportscasters. Always a fan first and a journalist second, Leitch considers the perfection of fantasy leagues, the meaninglessness of the steroids debate, and the aching permanence of loyalty to just one team. He'll tell you why, long before that dogfighting mess, Michael Vick's undercover STD clinic name was Ron Mexico; why athletes persist in publicly praising God; and what the beer companies really think about you. Share Leitch's dread as he spends twenty—four hours watching ESPN. Sit and have a beer with John Rocker and his surprising girlfriend. Be inspired by Rick Ankiel's phoenixlike rise, and fall.
With a voice strengthened by the success of Deadspin and its chorus of commenters, Leitch has written all—new material for God Save the Fan. If you or a fan you love is suffering from the sense of listless dissatisfaction brought on by the leagues and networks, this is your restorative tonic. Packed with lists, glossaries, confessions, and rages, Leitch's manifesto sings a rallying cry for fan empowerment. The games, after all, belong to us.
Amazon.com- God Save the Fan: How Preening Sportscasters, Athletes Who Speak in the Third Person, and the Occasional Convicted Quarterback Have Taken the Fun Out of Sports (And How We Can Get It Back)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/product-description/0061351784/ref=dp_proddesc_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books
People gets Heath Ledger's death on cover
Late deadline (no pun intended) makes them the only celeb weekly to have the story.
http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=123270
http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=123270
Timeline of Heath Ledger's final moments
In an emergency, call ANYONE BUT MARY-KATE OLSEN. JUST AN OPINION.
Honestly, "slow adults" have been taught to dial 911 in case of emergency. Stick with the plan.
At 2:45 p.m., a masseuse named Diana Wolozin showed up for her massage appointment with Ledger, who didn't answer when she knocked on his door.
She then tried to call him on his cell phone, but again got no response. She went into the bedroom, set up her massage table and again tried to wake Ledger.
Wolozin told police that Ledger was cold to the touch, but she just assumed he was unconscious. She proceeded to grab his cell phone and call Mary Kate Olsen, whose number is programmed into the phone. Wolozin knew that Olsen and Ledger were friends, and she asked Olsen for advice on what she should do next.
Olsen, who also lives in Manhattan but was in California at the time, responded by saying she would send over her private security guards to help deal with the situation. In the ensuing moments, Wolozin realized that Ledger might be dead, and called 911.
The emergency operator provided Wolozin directions on how to do CPR, but it was too late.
Paramedics arrived minutes later - at about the same time as Olsen's security guards.
http://breakingnews.nypost.com/dynamic/stories/N/NY_LEDGERS_FINAL_MOMENTS_BAOL-?SITE=NYNYP&SECTION=HOME
Full Coverage from the NY Post:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01232008/news/regionalnews/heath_ledger_dead_983449.htm?page=0
Honestly, "slow adults" have been taught to dial 911 in case of emergency. Stick with the plan.
At 2:45 p.m., a masseuse named Diana Wolozin showed up for her massage appointment with Ledger, who didn't answer when she knocked on his door.
She then tried to call him on his cell phone, but again got no response. She went into the bedroom, set up her massage table and again tried to wake Ledger.
Wolozin told police that Ledger was cold to the touch, but she just assumed he was unconscious. She proceeded to grab his cell phone and call Mary Kate Olsen, whose number is programmed into the phone. Wolozin knew that Olsen and Ledger were friends, and she asked Olsen for advice on what she should do next.
Olsen, who also lives in Manhattan but was in California at the time, responded by saying she would send over her private security guards to help deal with the situation. In the ensuing moments, Wolozin realized that Ledger might be dead, and called 911.
The emergency operator provided Wolozin directions on how to do CPR, but it was too late.
Paramedics arrived minutes later - at about the same time as Olsen's security guards.
http://breakingnews.nypost.com/dynamic/stories/N/NY_LEDGERS_FINAL_MOMENTS_BAOL-?SITE=NYNYP&SECTION=HOME
Full Coverage from the NY Post:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01232008/news/regionalnews/heath_ledger_dead_983449.htm?page=0
Chris Jansing promoted from MSNBC to NBC News
She'll be based in Burbank.
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/msnbc/jansing_moves_west_75565.asp#more
ICN writes a nice tribute; I like her on MSNBC- personable when appropriate, yet excellent on breaking news. When I first saw that she was leaving MSNBC, I figured NBC would be using her as anchor on one of their stations- she's so good on the anchor desk.
http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2008/01/23/chris-jansing-departs-msnbc/
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/msnbc/jansing_moves_west_75565.asp#more
ICN writes a nice tribute; I like her on MSNBC- personable when appropriate, yet excellent on breaking news. When I first saw that she was leaving MSNBC, I figured NBC would be using her as anchor on one of their stations- she's so good on the anchor desk.
http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2008/01/23/chris-jansing-departs-msnbc/
Win a date with Drew Peterson
His wife's been missing for four months, and a previous wife's death is being reinvestigated.
Radio contest brought to you by Steve Dahl and WJMK, Chicago.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/peterson/754924,012308peterson.article
CBS2 Chicago: http://cbs2chicago.com/local/drew.peterson.date.2.636218.html
Chicago Tribune: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-wed_date-drew-peterson_0123jan23,0,4280792.story?coll=chi_tab04_layout
Steve Dahl: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Dahl
WJMK: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WJMK
JACK/Chicago official website: http://www.iknowjack.com/
Radio contest brought to you by Steve Dahl and WJMK, Chicago.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/peterson/754924,012308peterson.article
CBS2 Chicago: http://cbs2chicago.com/local/drew.peterson.date.2.636218.html
Chicago Tribune: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-wed_date-drew-peterson_0123jan23,0,4280792.story?coll=chi_tab04_layout
Steve Dahl: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Dahl
WJMK: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WJMK
JACK/Chicago official website: http://www.iknowjack.com/
ESPN's Dana Jacobson suspended
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/notredame/cs-080122dana_jacobson_notre_dame_rant,1,6339882.story
"Inappropriate comments" made in Atlantic City at a roast of ESPN radio's morning team of Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic.
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59822
Deadspin: http://deadspin.com/347880/espn-sends-dana-jacobson-away-for-a-week
"Inappropriate comments" made in Atlantic City at a roast of ESPN radio's morning team of Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic.
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59822
Deadspin: http://deadspin.com/347880/espn-sends-dana-jacobson-away-for-a-week
Sources: Drug residue found in Heath Ledger's apt.
http://wcbstv.com/local/heath.ledger.autopsy.2.635880.html
Autopsy results inconclusive:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080123/ap_en_ce/obit_ledger_81
E! Online: http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=c786dff3-8e21-494f-9860-0b2d2ac6e908&entry=index&sid=rss_topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories
Autopsy results inconclusive:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080123/ap_en_ce/obit_ledger_81
E! Online: http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=c786dff3-8e21-494f-9860-0b2d2ac6e908&entry=index&sid=rss_topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Ringo Starr walks out on "Regis and Kelly"
Getting more publicity than if he had played the whole song as desired.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/01/22/ringo-starr-walks-out-on-_n_82701.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/01/22/ringo-starr-walks-out-on-_n_82701.html
BREAKING NEWS - Heath Ledger dead at 28
ACTOR HEATH LEDGER HAS BEEN FOUND DEAD IN A MANHATTAN APARTMENT.
NY Times: http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/22/actor-heath-ledger-is-found-dead/index.html?hp
USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2008-01-22-heath-ledger-obit_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
TMZ.com: http://www.tmz.com/2008/01/22/heath-ledger-is-dead/
Photos: http://www.nypost.com/gossip/celebp/01222008_heath_ledger/photo01.htm
Internet Movie Database: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005132/
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heath_ledger
NY Times: http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/22/actor-heath-ledger-is-found-dead/index.html?hp
USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2008-01-22-heath-ledger-obit_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
TMZ.com: http://www.tmz.com/2008/01/22/heath-ledger-is-dead/
Photos: http://www.nypost.com/gossip/celebp/01222008_heath_ledger/photo01.htm
Internet Movie Database: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005132/
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heath_ledger
Jim Fassel leading candidate to coach Washington Redskins
Apparently he's the "mystery candidate," not Bill Cowher as many had hoped or guessed.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/22/AR2008012201300.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/22/AR2008012201300.html
Sirius to cover Super Bowl in 8 languages
Sirius Satellite Radio will also cover the Winter X Games.
http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=555537
http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=555537
Amy Winehouse in Rehab
After release of crack-smoking video.
http://defamer.com/347651/amy-winehouse-already-in-rehab-following-the-release-of-crack+smoking-video
http://defamer.com/347651/amy-winehouse-already-in-rehab-following-the-release-of-crack+smoking-video
Bon Jovi's AFL Team buys radio studio naming rights
Inqlings: Soul-ful name for 'JJZ studio
By Michael Klein
Inquirer Columnist
Sports teams sell naming rights, but the Philadelphia Soul football franchise is going the other way.
Soul president Ron Jaworski and WJJZ (97.5) station manager Jim Brown tomorrow will announce that the smooth-jazz station will be broadcasting from Philadelphia Soul Studios. (Both entities dub themselves "the Soul of the City.")
It's part of a joint diversity program aimed at youth called Peace Through Music, which will send WJJZ's Michael Tozzi and Soul player Mike Brown into the community. Doubt that WJJZ will now play the music of Jon Bon Jovi, who owns the Soul with developer Craig Spencer.
(Though not mentioned, this franchise is in the Arena Football League.)
By Michael Klein
Inquirer Columnist
Sports teams sell naming rights, but the Philadelphia Soul football franchise is going the other way.
Soul president Ron Jaworski and WJJZ (97.5) station manager Jim Brown tomorrow will announce that the smooth-jazz station will be broadcasting from Philadelphia Soul Studios. (Both entities dub themselves "the Soul of the City.")
It's part of a joint diversity program aimed at youth called Peace Through Music, which will send WJJZ's Michael Tozzi and Soul player Mike Brown into the community. Doubt that WJJZ will now play the music of Jon Bon Jovi, who owns the Soul with developer Craig Spencer.
(Though not mentioned, this franchise is in the Arena Football League.)
Patriots WR Donte Stallworth claims Martian alter-ego
Wonder if "Nicco" gets his own room and per diem on the road.
http://news.bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/view.bg?articleid=1068167
Is this a cry for help, or a guy hoping for an ESPN2 reality show?
http://news.bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/view.bg?articleid=1068167
Is this a cry for help, or a guy hoping for an ESPN2 reality show?
Tom Brady seen wearing walking cast on foot in NY
Quarterback says injury sustained in win over Chargers is 'nothing serious.'
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22773824/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22773824/
Monday, January 21, 2008
The World's Strongest Celebrity
Coming to television, courtesy of the man who brought us "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire."
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979424.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
I'm pretty sure the next game show/reality hybrid is going to be "Celebrity How Many Fingers Am I Holding Up Behind My Back?" with host Carrot Top.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979424.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
I'm pretty sure the next game show/reality hybrid is going to be "Celebrity How Many Fingers Am I Holding Up Behind My Back?" with host Carrot Top.
ESPN True Hollywood Story: Tom Brady
Great Brady Bunch parody, starring Tom as the fourth Brady Brother.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2rcLzLpRgs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2rcLzLpRgs
Super Bowl wagers could set Nevada record
New England Patriots favored by 13.5 over the New York Giants in the opening point spread. The over/under for total points scored is 54. http://www.lvrj.com/sports/13942862.html
Gold and Platinum awards for December
For CD sales. Ken Barnes of USA Today Reports:
http://blogs.usatoday.com/listenup/2008/01/riaa-awards-pla.html
http://blogs.usatoday.com/listenup/2008/01/riaa-awards-pla.html
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Saturday, January 19, 2008
When 3rd on The Rich List isn't enough
Sheldon Adelsohn, Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp. which just opened Palazzo Las Vegas. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/17/business/17adelson.html?th&emc=th
Hotel website: http://www.palazzolasvegas.com/
Hotel website: http://www.palazzolasvegas.com/
Close contest could make John Edwards kingmaker
at Democratic Convention. http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0108/7979.html
Debbie Gibson Summer Camp
Sorry, Deborah Gibson.
I wanna go.
Beats the dopey camp I got sent to.
We never had counselors with top 40 hits.
Or posed for Playboy, for that matter.
Free plug: http://www.campelectricyouth.com/
I wanna go.
Beats the dopey camp I got sent to.
We never had counselors with top 40 hits.
Or posed for Playboy, for that matter.
Free plug: http://www.campelectricyouth.com/
Friday, January 18, 2008
CNBC's Erin Burnett on Late Night with Conan O'Brien
The lovely Erin Burnett visits Conan; here's the complete video: http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=625282532
AP Preparing Britney Spears' obituary
Associate Press "(has) to be prepared." http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,323826,00.html
Tim Dorsey's Aromic Lobster
Book Description:
Why is everyone rushing to flee Tampa on a cruise ship to hell?
Serge is back with a bullet, torn between homicide and souvenirs. So is Coleman, torn between getting hammered and getting more hammered. Then there's good ol' Jim Davenport, the E-Team, the Diaz Brothers, and Johnny Vegas, the Accidental Virgin, cranking up the fevered action as the pot boils over on a street called Lobster Lane.
It's reunion time in the Sunshine State, and we're not just talking the family jamboree of that blood-soaked criminal clan, the McGraws, whose nastiest, meanest member is finally released from prison and heads south bent on revenge. On top of it all, the government is covering up a growing list of mysterious victims across Florida who may or may not be connected to a nefarious plot being hatched against national security.
But wait! There's more on the horizon! Who is the oddly familiar femme fatale named Rachael? Is Serge wrong that guns, drugs, and strippers don't mix? What sets the Non-Confrontationalists off on a rampage? What finally brings Coleman and Lenny together? Will they succeed in building the biggest bong ever? And can Serge surf a rogue wave to victory?
So batten the hatches, don the life jackets, and take cover as all these questions and more are answered in the latest adventure from the acclaimed author of Hurricane Punch.
Review: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080117/ap_en_re/book_review_atomic_lobster_1
Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Lobster-Novel-Tim-Dorsey/dp/0060829699/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1200698493&sr=1-1
Tim's website: www.TimDorsey.com
Why is everyone rushing to flee Tampa on a cruise ship to hell?
Serge is back with a bullet, torn between homicide and souvenirs. So is Coleman, torn between getting hammered and getting more hammered. Then there's good ol' Jim Davenport, the E-Team, the Diaz Brothers, and Johnny Vegas, the Accidental Virgin, cranking up the fevered action as the pot boils over on a street called Lobster Lane.
It's reunion time in the Sunshine State, and we're not just talking the family jamboree of that blood-soaked criminal clan, the McGraws, whose nastiest, meanest member is finally released from prison and heads south bent on revenge. On top of it all, the government is covering up a growing list of mysterious victims across Florida who may or may not be connected to a nefarious plot being hatched against national security.
But wait! There's more on the horizon! Who is the oddly familiar femme fatale named Rachael? Is Serge wrong that guns, drugs, and strippers don't mix? What sets the Non-Confrontationalists off on a rampage? What finally brings Coleman and Lenny together? Will they succeed in building the biggest bong ever? And can Serge surf a rogue wave to victory?
So batten the hatches, don the life jackets, and take cover as all these questions and more are answered in the latest adventure from the acclaimed author of Hurricane Punch.
Review: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080117/ap_en_re/book_review_atomic_lobster_1
Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Lobster-Novel-Tim-Dorsey/dp/0060829699/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1200698493&sr=1-1
Tim's website: www.TimDorsey.com
Seinfeld sends Manning complete box set
Eli can get his fix in Green Bay, after all. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080118/ap_en_tv/fbn_no_seinfeld
Fox Sports' Jeannie Zelasko recovering from thyroid cancer sugery
Fox Sports anchor/reporter Jeanne Zelasko continues to recover at home in Northridge after 4½ hours of surgery last Friday to remove a cancerous tumor from her thyroid gland. She said she dodged a bullet as her doctor told her Wednesday that the pathology report looked great and the cancer was localized. That the fact the gland did not attach itself to the muscle meant they did not have to remove lymph nodes. Next up: Radiation treatment. "I'm great," she said. "I will sooner suffer death by flowers than this cancer stuff. The love via the florist has been overwhelming. And so appreciated."
---Tom Hoffarth, media columnist
LA Daily News
---Tom Hoffarth, media columnist
LA Daily News
Palazzo Las Vegas
Glitz, Glamour, Grandiosity:
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/hotels/2008-01-17-palazzo_N.htm?csp=Travel
Opening Signals Las Vegas' Upscale Turn:
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/hotels/2008-01-17-vegas-development_N.htm?csp=Travel
Jersey Boys, playing at the Palazzo: http://www.jerseyboysinfo.com/vegas/cast.html
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/hotels/2008-01-17-palazzo_N.htm?csp=Travel
Opening Signals Las Vegas' Upscale Turn:
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/hotels/2008-01-17-vegas-development_N.htm?csp=Travel
Jersey Boys, playing at the Palazzo: http://www.jerseyboysinfo.com/vegas/cast.html
Tiger Woods "lynching" controversy takes new turn
Now Golfweek has fired the editor who approved the cover art showing a noose and hightlighting the coverage inside the magazine. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/19/sports/golf/19magazine.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin
Television is going to be a "Circus" this summer
We could have dueling "Circus of the Stars" type shows.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979261.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979261.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Jeff Buick's Delicate Chaos
Back in November, I had a chance to chat with Jeff via e-mail about his new book, DELICATE CHAOS. Since it is now available, I thought I'd share the info once again with a wider audience.
Here's what Jeff told me: "About Delicate Chaos. It features Leona Hewitt, a Washington DC banker, whose decision to okay a corporate restructuring is derailed when people start dying of unnatural causes. Like murder. If you liked African Ice, you’ll probably like this one as well, Dave. A lot of the book is set in Kenya, where Leona provides money to the villages through a non-profit organization. While the wheels are coming off in DC, they’re also going sideways really fast in Africa. The two storylines tie together at the end."
To order the book: http://www.amazon.com/Delicate-Chaos-Jeff-Buick/dp/0843960388/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1200630529&sr=1-1
All of Jeff's books: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/104-4085863-1929538?%5Fencoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books&field-author=Jeff%20Buick
Jeff's website: http://www.jeffbuick.com/
Here's what Jeff told me: "About Delicate Chaos. It features Leona Hewitt, a Washington DC banker, whose decision to okay a corporate restructuring is derailed when people start dying of unnatural causes. Like murder. If you liked African Ice, you’ll probably like this one as well, Dave. A lot of the book is set in Kenya, where Leona provides money to the villages through a non-profit organization. While the wheels are coming off in DC, they’re also going sideways really fast in Africa. The two storylines tie together at the end."
To order the book: http://www.amazon.com/Delicate-Chaos-Jeff-Buick/dp/0843960388/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1200630529&sr=1-1
All of Jeff's books: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/104-4085863-1929538?%5Fencoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books&field-author=Jeff%20Buick
Jeff's website: http://www.jeffbuick.com/
Good Morning Cincinnati
Dance Party Friday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cJsw-XhDjc
Dancing With Myself - Dance Party Friday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMrsjicVBZw
Dance Party Friday - Christmas Edition: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_nlLcC9e20&feature=related
Dancing With Myself - Dance Party Friday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMrsjicVBZw
Dance Party Friday - Christmas Edition: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_nlLcC9e20&feature=related
A Low-Wattage Grammy Awards?
ANY show would be an improvement over the Golden Globes... though the Grammy folks were hoping for a BIG show for the 50th Grammys.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/17/arts/music/17gram.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/17/arts/music/17gram.html
Santana deal before Spring Training?
Mets could be frontrunners in a three team battle that also includes the Yankees and Red Sox.
http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/13853476.html
http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/13853476.html
Rick Reilly - Time off between SI and ESPN
How to turn the non-compete time between the end of your gig at Sports Illustrated and your new job with The Worldwide Leader into the best time of your life.
http://westword.com/2008-01-17/news/rick-reilly-loving-limbo/full
http://westword.com/2008-01-17/news/rick-reilly-loving-limbo/full
NFL to play another regular season game in London
Many Dolphins fans likely suggest playing the whole season at Wembley Stadium.
http://www.nfluk.com/news-display.php?id=2867
http://www.nfluk.com/news-display.php?id=2867
Golfweek not letting "lynching" controversy end
Cover story rehashes Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman's ill-advised comments regarding Tiger Woods.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/golf/2008-01-16-golfweek-cover-image_N.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/golf/2008-01-16-golfweek-cover-image_N.htm
EMI- Record label in crisis
The Rolling Stones will release their next album with another label; other artists threatening to withhold their new projects.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120052726399195785.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120052726399195785.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
"Stuttering" John Melendez movie
Picked up by National Lampoon for theatrical and home video distribution.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979198.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117979198.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Why Idol Changed Radio...
And Will Likely Continue To. Sean Ross writes: http://www.edisonresearch.com/home/archives/2008/01/why_idol_change.php
American Idol Ratings
Good News: Top show of the season.
Bad News: Down 11% (4 million viewers) from last year.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080116/ap_en_tv/tv_american_idol
Analysis from TVByTheNumbers.com: http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/01/16/overnight-results-for-tuesday-january-15/2409#more-2409
Bad News: Down 11% (4 million viewers) from last year.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080116/ap_en_tv/tv_american_idol
Analysis from TVByTheNumbers.com: http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/01/16/overnight-results-for-tuesday-january-15/2409#more-2409
Early live Beatles music to be released
A small label in Miami claims to have tapes from Germany in 1962, the oldest recordings to feature Ringo on drums. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003697074 Release date and info to come.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Katie Couric Caught On Tape
From Harry Shearer's My Damn Channel via Huffington Post.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/01/15/katie-couric-caught-on-ta_n_81594.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/01/15/katie-couric-caught-on-ta_n_81594.html
Monday, January 14, 2008
Baseball - 7 teams with unfinished business
Spring Training is weeks away and its time for some teams to get going. Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal writes: http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7662484
Baseball's best teams in five key categories
Not an NL team in the bunch. Dayn Perry blogs: http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7670694
FMQB interview with Bubba The Love Sponge
Of Sirius Satellite Radio, and concurrently, WHPT-FM/Tampa and WFYV-FM/Jacksonville.
http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=546159
http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=546159
Las Vegas Sports Book weekend recap
Along with opening lines for this weekend's Conference Championship games.
http://www.lvrj.com/sports/13762657.html
http://www.lvrj.com/sports/13762657.html
Mets, Red Sox finalists for Johan Santana
As Yankees pull their offer. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3195926
Subway Squawkers Blog, NY Daily News: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/subwaysquawkers/2008/01/for-mets-johan-santana-is-lucy.html
Subway Squawkers Blog, NY Daily News: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/subwaysquawkers/2008/01/for-mets-johan-santana-is-lucy.html
Fake Jessica Simpson helps Giants beat Cowboys
A great moment in journalism for the NY Post.
The highlight- note that the look-a-like's last name is Nordstrom.
"I knew we were going to win when I saw her [Nordstrom]. I'm dead serious!" said Giant die-hard Anthony Triglia, 21, of Staten Island who cheered Big Blue in the heart of enemy territory.
"You have to come to Green Bay," Triglia told Nordstrom.
Then, in true Jessica, Chicken-of-the-Sea fashion, Nordstrom candidly responded: "What's Green Bay?"
Get some cameras- she's a reality show waiting to happen.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01142008/news/nationalnews/boys_seeing_double_409749.htm?page=0
The highlight- note that the look-a-like's last name is Nordstrom.
"I knew we were going to win when I saw her [Nordstrom]. I'm dead serious!" said Giant die-hard Anthony Triglia, 21, of Staten Island who cheered Big Blue in the heart of enemy territory.
"You have to come to Green Bay," Triglia told Nordstrom.
Then, in true Jessica, Chicken-of-the-Sea fashion, Nordstrom candidly responded: "What's Green Bay?"
Get some cameras- she's a reality show waiting to happen.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01142008/news/nationalnews/boys_seeing_double_409749.htm?page=0
Terrell Owens in tears after loss to Giants
Waaaaaaahhhhhhh. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/sfl-totears011608,0,5730300.story
ProFootballTalk.com, with video: http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/14/the-tears-of-a-clown/
ProFootballTalk.com, with video: http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/14/the-tears-of-a-clown/
Sweeps a patchwork in February
Due to the writers strike. http://www.tvweek.com/news/2008/01/sweeps_a_patchwork_in_february.php
"Young, Smart, Sexy" Female Cable Newscasters
Okay, they listed 13. Why not 14 and include Contessa Brewer of MSNBC? Make it 15 and include FOX's Julie Banderas. MSNBC's Norah O'Donnell makes 16. This list could go all day. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/content/accent/epaper/2008/01/14/a1e_female_anchors_web_0114.html
Reality TV saving networks during writers strike
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/14/business/media/14ratings.html?th&emc=th
NBC orders more American Gladiators: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117978987.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565
CBS orders three new reality shows: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117978967.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565
NBC orders more American Gladiators: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117978987.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565
CBS orders three new reality shows: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117978967.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565
Sunday, January 13, 2008
American Idol's Back
Don't count on the seven year itch; the show could lose half of its viewers and be one of the most popular shows on TV, especially with the Writers Strike prematurely ending the season of many scripted favorites. http://www.nypost.com/seven/01132008/tv/idols_back_728958.htm?page=0
Comedy At The Edge
Richard Zoglin looks at the 1970s standup comedy explosion.
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/arts/2008/01/13/2008-01-13_comedy_at_the_edge_looks_at_70s_standup_.html
Amazon.com- http://www.amazon.com/Comedy-Edge-Stand-up-Changed-America/dp/1582346240/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1200258270&sr=1-1
I Killed: True Stories of the Road from America's Top Comics:
http://www.amazon.com/I-Killed-Stories-Americas-Comics/dp/030738229X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1200258362&sr=1-1
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/arts/2008/01/13/2008-01-13_comedy_at_the_edge_looks_at_70s_standup_.html
Amazon.com- http://www.amazon.com/Comedy-Edge-Stand-up-Changed-America/dp/1582346240/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1200258270&sr=1-1
I Killed: True Stories of the Road from America's Top Comics:
http://www.amazon.com/I-Killed-Stories-Americas-Comics/dp/030738229X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1200258362&sr=1-1
Palazzo at The Venetian, Las Vegas
A total of 7,128 hotel rooms, two casinos totaling more than 200,000 square feet, almost 1 million square feet of retail and 2.3 million square feet of meeting, convention and exhibition space. http://www.lvrj.com/business/13746717.html
Saturday, January 12, 2008
O.J. Simpson's Bail Bondsman: "He didn't pay a dime."
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/us_world/2008/01/12/2008-01-12_oj_simpson_didnt_pay_says_bail_bondsman_.html
More from the bail bondsman, who has a theory on who was going to expose O.J.'s voicemail:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01122008/news/nationalnews/ojs_tap_trap_772764.htm?page=0
More from the bail bondsman, who has a theory on who was going to expose O.J.'s voicemail:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01122008/news/nationalnews/ojs_tap_trap_772764.htm?page=0
Clay Aiken reconsiders his Newsweek subscription
Waiting for updates on a possible "Time" magazine renewal.
http://www.newsweek.com/id/91541
http://www.newsweek.com/id/91541
Vinyl gets its groove back
As a matter of fact, Bruce Springsteen's latest album was released on LP a week earlier than CD and on iTunes, so it would qualify for this year's Grammy Awards.
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1702369,00.html
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1702369,00.html
American Idol to the rescue for Fox
Sure to steamroll through the midseason as usual, especailly facing reruns and unscripted fare.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117978921.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
Competing networks face the reality:
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117978912.html?categoryid=1019&cs=1&nid=2609
"Trying to get its groove back" - USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2008-01-10-idol-returns_N.htm?csp=Entertainment
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117978921.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
Competing networks face the reality:
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117978912.html?categoryid=1019&cs=1&nid=2609
"Trying to get its groove back" - USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2008-01-10-idol-returns_N.htm?csp=Entertainment
Howard Stern on Late Show with David Letterman
UPDATED 1/14: On today's show, Howard announced that he's paid his "debt" to David, and announced his "retirement" from appearing on Letterman's Late Show.
Howard trashes Dr. Phil, "He went to the University of North Texas," and Imus, "I knew he was a racist back then," referring to when the two worked together at WNBC radio in the 1980s.
January 10, 2008: http://youtube.com/watch?v=N0KEZ_LqX2E
Howard trashes Dr. Phil, "He went to the University of North Texas," and Imus, "I knew he was a racist back then," referring to when the two worked together at WNBC radio in the 1980s.
January 10, 2008: http://youtube.com/watch?v=N0KEZ_LqX2E
TiVo Down Under
I've always wanted to visit Australia; in fact I've got the Dividend Miles in my USAirways account to go round-trip, First Class. In fact, considering the the closest I can really claim to a second language is four years of high school Spanish, I really don't think I could function living outside of North America, with the exception of England and the aforementioned Australia. Tonight, however, I learned something so disturbing, and so shattering that I may have to eliminate the Aussie factor.
They don't have TiVo. Yet. They are taking applications to "beta-test" the service, with hopes that it may launch next year.
I may visit; but I'm not packing to move just yet.
http://www.tivo.com.au/testtivo/
They don't have TiVo. Yet. They are taking applications to "beta-test" the service, with hopes that it may launch next year.
I may visit; but I'm not packing to move just yet.
http://www.tivo.com.au/testtivo/
Friday, January 11, 2008
Ex-Miami Heat player Glen Rice arrested
Charged with felony battery. http://www.miamiherald.com/594/story/376172.html
SportsByBrooks: http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/glen-rice-attacks-man-in-wifes-home-15398
SportsByBrooks: http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/glen-rice-attacks-man-in-wifes-home-15398
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler selling publishing rights
Deal will cover songs from the late 1980s on, and could be worth $50M.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01102008/business/aero_smart_move_931711.htm
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01102008/business/aero_smart_move_931711.htm
Mid-January Music sales pretty weak
Juno soundtrack may land at #1.
http://idolator.com/343970/that-old-mid+january-sales-malaise-its-back
http://idolator.com/343970/that-old-mid+january-sales-malaise-its-back
Sporting News Blogging Its Way Into The New Age
Darren Rovell of CNBC: http://www.cnbc.com/id/22594403
Miami Heat get a do-over
If you thought the Heat lost 117-111 to the Atlanta Hawks on December 21, you may be in for a surprise; due to an offical scorer's error, the final 51.9 seconds will be replayed.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/basketball/heat/sfl-0111heat,0,3052839.story
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/basketball/heat/sfl-0111heat,0,3052839.story
NY Daily News: Mets say Santana report is off the mark
The report doesn't deny that negotiations are ongoing; just that the Mets won't deal five top prospects, thereby wiping out their farm system.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/2008/01/11/2008-01-11_mets_report_on_trade_offer_for_johan_san-1.html
NY Post- Just say NOHAN:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01112008/sports/mets/just_say_nohan_403040.htm
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/2008/01/11/2008-01-11_mets_report_on_trade_offer_for_johan_san-1.html
NY Post- Just say NOHAN:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01112008/sports/mets/just_say_nohan_403040.htm
CBS hoping for Patriots-Colts rematch?
The Vegas sports books say they'll get their wish. I wonder how many viewers they'd lose if it were Chargers vs. Jaguars? http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20080111/news_1s11mediacol.html
Awful Announcing: Brent Musbeger has lost it
He wants to go to the Playboy Mansion with Erin Andrews (who is a Rock Star) and for a beer after the game with analyst Steve Lavin.
http://awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/2008/01/brent-musburger-has-officially-lost-it.html
Brent Musberger- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_Musberger
Erin Andrews, America's Sexiest Sportscaster 2008:
http://www.playboy.com/arts-entertainment/features/americas-sexiest-sportscaster/americas-sexiest-sportscaster.html
http://awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/2008/01/brent-musburger-has-officially-lost-it.html
Brent Musberger- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_Musberger
Erin Andrews, America's Sexiest Sportscaster 2008:
http://www.playboy.com/arts-entertainment/features/americas-sexiest-sportscaster/americas-sexiest-sportscaster.html
Season Finale air dates
Due to the writers strike, your favorite shows are either done, or ending soon.
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/35192
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/35192
BREAKING O.J. NEWS: In custody, in Las Vegas
O.J.'s in custody: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iUNgbOr-2bnpFUX0MiII6je2CkRAD8U44HL01
WSVN.com, Miami. Includes "Motion To Revoke Bail" and "Motion To Detain" PDF links.
http://www1.wsvn.com/news/articles/entertainment/MI73121/
O.J.'s bond has been revoked. http://housley.blogs.foxnews.com/
Sports By Brooks: http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/oj-simpsons-bail-revoked-must-return-to-jail-15393
WSVN.com, Miami. Includes "Motion To Revoke Bail" and "Motion To Detain" PDF links.
http://www1.wsvn.com/news/articles/entertainment/MI73121/
O.J.'s bond has been revoked. http://housley.blogs.foxnews.com/
Sports By Brooks: http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/oj-simpsons-bail-revoked-must-return-to-jail-15393
Chuck Knoblauch ends silence about Mitchell Report
Seemingly in hiding; the Yankees didn't even know where to find him. Knoblauch, still only 39, denies using human growth hormone, as the report asserts.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/11/sports/baseball/11clemens.html?ref=baseball
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/11/sports/baseball/11clemens.html?ref=baseball
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Straight Up! Paula Abdul to sing live again.
Possibly as part of the Super Bowl festivities. http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Exclusive-Paula-Abdul/800030619
Rich "Goose" Gossage does Top Ten list
The new Hall of Famer on "Late Show" with David Letterman.
http://weblogs.newsday.com/sports/watchdog/blog/2008/01/breaking_news_goose_does_lette.html
http://weblogs.newsday.com/sports/watchdog/blog/2008/01/breaking_news_goose_does_lette.html
ESPN's Kenny Mayne Sopranos Finale Parody
Mayne uses Cowboys Assisstant Head Coach Tony Sporano in the lead role, with some help from Paulie Walnuts, Bobby Bacala, and Uncle Junior. Oh, and a Cowboys Cheerleader in lieu of Meadow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ktgUA20xQs&feature=related
Contessa Brewer caught doing makeup on live TV
I love MSNBC's Contessa Brewer; unfortunately a video clip went to black and she got caught reapplying lipstick on national TV. Luckily, nobody ever gets to see those kind of flubs, right?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/01/10/msnbc-anchor-caught-apply_n_80955.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/01/10/msnbc-anchor-caught-apply_n_80955.html
Letterman takes on Leno with writers, Howard Stern
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-learmonth/letterman-attacks-leno-wi_b_80786.html
Dave beat Jay Monday night with the big one-two punch of shaving his beard and Tom Hanks; I think he may get a second win this week.
Since Hanks has Academy Awards, and the beard doesn't, I probably could've give him top billing, but the beard DID get a lot of attention during the strike, and in Dave's first week back.
Dave beat Jay Monday night with the big one-two punch of shaving his beard and Tom Hanks; I think he may get a second win this week.
Since Hanks has Academy Awards, and the beard doesn't, I probably could've give him top billing, but the beard DID get a lot of attention during the strike, and in Dave's first week back.
Keyshawn Johnson to Monday Night Football?
Is he using the publicity of returning to the NFL as a player or an executive to leverage his way into Tony Kornheiser's chair?
ProFootballTalk.com: http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/10/keyshawn-wants-mnf/
ProFootballTalk.com: http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/10/keyshawn-wants-mnf/
It's Back - American Idol debuts Tuesday at 8
Tostitos in hand, Melissa Ruggieri of the Richmond Times-Dispatch writes about the new season. http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/entertainment/music.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2008-01-10-0035.html
Eerie 1979 Pakistani Airlines Twin Towers Ad
Promoting the Pakistan-NYC nonstop flight.
http://www.adrants.com/2008/01/airplane-meets-twin-towers-in-old.php
The 747 shadow in front of the World Trade Center is enough to send shivers up and down the spine. http://gawker.com/343282/advertisers-did-911
http://www.adrants.com/2008/01/airplane-meets-twin-towers-in-old.php
The 747 shadow in front of the World Trade Center is enough to send shivers up and down the spine. http://gawker.com/343282/advertisers-did-911
Former Marlins P Matt Mantei attempting comeback
Looking to land in Detroit's bullpen. Personally, I'm rooting for him; sat across the aisle from him on a flight into Vegas the morning after he was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks. (He was connecting into Phoenix.) Coincidentally, I saw him in the airport in Vegas on the Sunday night going into the All-Star Break- we were on the same red-eye into Fort Lauderdale. He remembered me, and introduced me to his former Marlins teammate (and the man who scored the winning run in Game 7 of the 1997 World Series) Craig Counsell.
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080110/SPORTS02/80110020/1050
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080110/SPORTS02/80110020/1050
TiVorexia sweeping the land
With the writers strike seemingly putting an end to scripted shows in the 2007-2008 TV season, stockpiles on the "Now Playing" lists are hitting a dangerous low.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/entertainment/la-et-tivodrain10jan10,0,5898558.story
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/entertainment/la-et-tivodrain10jan10,0,5898558.story
Mets still in the hunt for Johan Santana
If the Twins want to trade him out of the American League, as rumored; or if the Yankees and Red Sox don't pony up, the Mets may have enough pieces to land Santana- even without giving up Jose Reyes. http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/13627791.html
Bergen Record: http://www.northjersey.com/sports/Santana_to_the_Mets.html
http://www.aarongleeman.com/2008_01_06_baseballblog_archive.html#6855382219820895173
Bergen Record: http://www.northjersey.com/sports/Santana_to_the_Mets.html
http://www.aarongleeman.com/2008_01_06_baseballblog_archive.html#6855382219820895173
Could Reggie Bush lose his Heisman?
If he is declared ineligible for the 2005 season, USC could be forced to forfeit the National Championship.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/allthingstrojan/2008/01/bush-book-upon.html
The book: http://www.amazon.com/Tarnished-Heisman-Reggie-College-Six-Figure/dp/1416577564/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1199991855&sr=1-1
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/allthingstrojan/2008/01/bush-book-upon.html
The book: http://www.amazon.com/Tarnished-Heisman-Reggie-College-Six-Figure/dp/1416577564/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1199991855&sr=1-1
The 10 Worst Foods of 2007
Call your cardiologist before READING this article, much less consuming anything described within. http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=994
Howard Stern on Late Show with David Letterman TONIGHT
CBS.com: http://www.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/
Howard's plans for Letterman appearance, 6:10am: http://www.marksfriggin.com/news.htm#thu
Tom Jicha, Sun-Sentinel: http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/tv/2008/01/letterman-fires.html
Howard's plans for Letterman appearance, 6:10am: http://www.marksfriggin.com/news.htm#thu
Tom Jicha, Sun-Sentinel: http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/tv/2008/01/letterman-fires.html
Def Leppard, Styx, REO Speedwagon tour
Only 19 dates scheduled; highlights include March 29 at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida; April 4 at the Music Box at the Borgata in Atlantic City; and one of my favorite venues, The Pearl at The Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on April 29.
http://www.livedaily.com/news/13466.html
http://www.livedaily.com/news/13466.html
Pam Anderson: No
In a one word posting on her website, she denies being pregnant. http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=f1794736-4aae-4f3a-b2e5-43d6c0a9f4c8&entry=index&sid=rss_topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Golf Channel announcer suspended two weeks
For the ill-advised "lynch" comment, on how to eliminate Tiger Woods from competition.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601079&sid=arzjiHC0.55U&refer=home
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601079&sid=arzjiHC0.55U&refer=home
How actress Jeri Ryan's love life may have changed the face of American politics
Entertainment Weekly: http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008/01/obama-jeri-ryan.html
CBS News story from June 25, 2004: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/06/25/politics/main626069.shtml
Jeri Ryan on IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005394/
Shark Season One (with James Woods and Jeri Ryan) on DVD:
http://www.amazon.com/Shark-Season-One-James-Woods/dp/B000TM1CL0/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1199918973&sr=1-1
Shark Season Two (Amazon Unbox Downloads):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WCMFZO/ref=atv_dvd_tv_ep?ie=UTF8&redirect=true
CBS News story from June 25, 2004: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/06/25/politics/main626069.shtml
Jeri Ryan on IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005394/
Shark Season One (with James Woods and Jeri Ryan) on DVD:
http://www.amazon.com/Shark-Season-One-James-Woods/dp/B000TM1CL0/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1199918973&sr=1-1
Shark Season Two (Amazon Unbox Downloads):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WCMFZO/ref=atv_dvd_tv_ep?ie=UTF8&redirect=true
Marlins interested in 1B/OF Luis Gonzalez
He'd give the Fish a veteran presence in what will be a vey long summer in South Florida.
Ken Rosenthal, Fox Sports: http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7654016
Ken Rosenthal, Fox Sports: http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7654016
Patriots favored to win Super Bowl this year AND in 2009
Yes, you can get action on the Patriots for next year in Las Vegas. The Miami Dolphins are 300-1 to win the 2009 Super Bowl at the Las Vegas Hilton.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/births/2008/jan/09/566617609.html
http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/births/2008/jan/09/566617609.html
Terry Bradshaw set to retire
I got excited when I read the headline as well; unfortunately, it's at the end of his contract with Fox, which expires in 2011. Anyone else think he's looking for a contract extension?
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01092008/tv/terry_set_to_retire_784434.htm
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01092008/tv/terry_set_to_retire_784434.htm
A Vegas casino in a trailer - once every two years
Due to zoning laws, Station Casinos was forced to open a slots/video poker operation in an otherwise empty lot. With all of the themed hotels in Vegas combined with Jeff Foxworthy fans, perhaps "Trailer Station" would be a good long-term solution for the site.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/09/us/09casino.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin
Station Casinos: http://www.stationcasinos.com/
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/09/us/09casino.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin
Station Casinos: http://www.stationcasinos.com/
Redskins to pursue Bill Cowher?
Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/08/AR2008010804852.html
ProFootballTalk: ESPN's Len Pasquarelli holds an amazing grudge- http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/08/len-holds-an-impressive-grudge/
Pasquarelli's ESPN column- Old-age issue for Redskins' Ordinary Joe
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=3186628
Is Len Pasquarelli too old to write about sports? Jeff Bercovici goes direct to the source to ask.
http://www.portfolio.com/views/blogs/mixed-media/2008/01/09/is-len-pasquarelli-too-old-to-cover-sports
ProFootballTalk: ESPN's Len Pasquarelli holds an amazing grudge- http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/08/len-holds-an-impressive-grudge/
Pasquarelli's ESPN column- Old-age issue for Redskins' Ordinary Joe
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=3186628
Is Len Pasquarelli too old to write about sports? Jeff Bercovici goes direct to the source to ask.
http://www.portfolio.com/views/blogs/mixed-media/2008/01/09/is-len-pasquarelli-too-old-to-cover-sports
Howard Stern on Letterman
UPDATED 1/9: Howard will be Dave's guest on tomorrow's Late Show, CBS at 11:35pm.
Today marks Howard's second anniversary on Sirius; or as he's referring to it, 40% done with his deal... his "final deal." Though I'm pretty sure I remember hearing about "final deals" during the Reagan Administration.
Today marks Howard's second anniversary on Sirius; or as he's referring to it, 40% done with his deal... his "final deal." Though I'm pretty sure I remember hearing about "final deals" during the Reagan Administration.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Gambling's big wheel based on TV show
Somewhere, Merv Griffin's estate gets richer, as Wheel Of Fortune continues to dominate as the top slot machine. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/services/newspaper/printedition/sunday/nationworld/sfl-tvslots06sbjan06,0,2571934.column
Comedian moves into Paramus, N.J. IKEA Store
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/am-ikea0109,0,2383678.story
Personally, after reading this, http://www.usatoday.com/travel/hotels/2008-01-07-lobby-food_N.htm?csp=Travel, I'd reather move into a hotel lobby. I've never seen gnochhi on my way to the valet parking.
Personally, after reading this, http://www.usatoday.com/travel/hotels/2008-01-07-lobby-food_N.htm?csp=Travel, I'd reather move into a hotel lobby. I've never seen gnochhi on my way to the valet parking.
Sacha Baron Cohen pads his part
Rush & Molloy, NY Daily News: http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2008/01/08/2008-01-08_sacha_baron_cohen_pads_his_part.html
Sacha Baron Cohen: The Unauthorized Biography: From Cambridge to Kazakhstan:
http://www.amazon.com/Sacha-Baron-Cohen-Unauthorized-Kazakhstan/dp/0312375794/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1199826837&sr=1-2
Sacha Baron Cohen: The Unauthorized Biography: From Cambridge to Kazakhstan:
http://www.amazon.com/Sacha-Baron-Cohen-Unauthorized-Kazakhstan/dp/0312375794/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1199826837&sr=1-2
Raw and Edited: The Two Versions of Clemens
Richard Sandomir of The New York Times writes. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/08/sports/baseball/08sandomir.html?em&ex=1199941200&en=4c3bea8706db0bb7&ei=5087%0A
Neil Best of Newsday on Clemens: http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/ny-spmedia085530006jan08,0,3061846.column
Neil Best of Newsday on Clemens: http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/ny-spmedia085530006jan08,0,3061846.column
"Goose" Gossage elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/hof08/news/story?id=3186626
Career stats: http://www.baseball-reference.com/g/gossari01.shtml
Jim Rice just misses; while Bert Blyleven continues to be the best modern day player NOT enshrined in Cooperstown.
Mark McGwire earned just 23.6% of the vote. Full results here: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080108&content_id=2341475&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Out by a Step: The 100 Best Players Not in the Baseball Hall of Fame:
http://www.amazon.com/Out-Step-Best-Players-Baseball/dp/1888698446/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1199825713&sr=1-6
What Ever Happened To the Hall Of Fame?
http://www.amazon.com/Whatever-Happened-Hall-Fame-James/dp/0684800888/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1199825900&sr=1-1
Career stats: http://www.baseball-reference.com/g/gossari01.shtml
Jim Rice just misses; while Bert Blyleven continues to be the best modern day player NOT enshrined in Cooperstown.
Mark McGwire earned just 23.6% of the vote. Full results here: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080108&content_id=2341475&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Out by a Step: The 100 Best Players Not in the Baseball Hall of Fame:
http://www.amazon.com/Out-Step-Best-Players-Baseball/dp/1888698446/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1199825713&sr=1-6
What Ever Happened To the Hall Of Fame?
http://www.amazon.com/Whatever-Happened-Hall-Fame-James/dp/0684800888/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1199825900&sr=1-1
The Daily Fix
WSJ.com's Sports Blog takes a look at the BCS championship game and the Roger Clemens 60 Minutes interview. http://blogs.wsj.com/dailyfix/
ABC bringing back "The Mole"
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117978641.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
Anybody remember the original host?
It was Anderson Cooper, now of CNN.
Anybody remember the original host?
It was Anderson Cooper, now of CNN.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Heat's Pat Riley: "No interest in trading Shaq"
Isn't it shortly after a statement like this, that the player is seen packing up the stuff in his locker, and a "for sale" sign is seen in front of his (in this case) beachfront mansion?
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/basketball/heat/sfl-shaq010708,0,3209167.story?coll=sofla_tab01_layout
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/basketball/heat/sfl-shaq010708,0,3209167.story?coll=sofla_tab01_layout
Golden Globes: Now Just A News Conference
No getting to watch Katherine Heigl eat shrimp cocktail in 2008. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/08/arts/television/08cnd-globes.html?_r=1&ref=media&oref=slogin
KYW-TV Fires Alycia Lane
After her arrest in New York last month. http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-news-anchor-arrested,0,6372482.story
UPDATED 1/8: http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080108_Exit_Lane__CBS_3_fires_Alycia.html
UPDATED 1/8: http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080108_Exit_Lane__CBS_3_fires_Alycia.html
K-Fed thought Britney would shoot their kids
With the gun he gave her. Probably not the best gift. http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/0601_britney.shtml
Clemens sues McNamee for defamation
Some say the best defense is a good offense. http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7645222
The Smoking Gun: http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2008/0107081clemens1.html
From CNBC's Darren Rovell: whose legacy is in worse shape - Clemens (steroids) or Martina Hingis, who tested positive for cocaine at Wimbledon? http://www.cnbc.com/id/22537088
The Smoking Gun: http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2008/0107081clemens1.html
From CNBC's Darren Rovell: whose legacy is in worse shape - Clemens (steroids) or Martina Hingis, who tested positive for cocaine at Wimbledon? http://www.cnbc.com/id/22537088
Showtime's Dexter to air on CBS
Variety:
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117978623.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
Premieres Sunday, February 17 at 10pm. To say that show this will be highly edited is an understatement- however, it is one of the great shows on television.
http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/tv/2008/01/cbs-poaches-dex.html
Showtime's official Dexter site: http://www.sho.com/site/dexter/home.do?source=shocom_nav
Epguides.com (Episode information-contains spoilers): http://epguides.com/Dexter/
The DVD: http://www.amazon.com/Dexter-Season-Michael-C-Hall/dp/B000Q6GUW0/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1199732401&sr=1-1
Amazon.com Unbox Videos: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JO9JHW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=digital-video&qid=1199732498&sr=1-1
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117978623.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
Premieres Sunday, February 17 at 10pm. To say that show this will be highly edited is an understatement- however, it is one of the great shows on television.
http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/tv/2008/01/cbs-poaches-dex.html
Showtime's official Dexter site: http://www.sho.com/site/dexter/home.do?source=shocom_nav
Epguides.com (Episode information-contains spoilers): http://epguides.com/Dexter/
The DVD: http://www.amazon.com/Dexter-Season-Michael-C-Hall/dp/B000Q6GUW0/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1199732401&sr=1-1
Amazon.com Unbox Videos: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JO9JHW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=digital-video&qid=1199732498&sr=1-1
Howard Stern to visit Letterman
Monday January 14, 11:35pm. Details to follow. (Wow, that really makes it sound like BREAKING NEWS.)
Second Halves Were Wild on Wild Card Weekend
WSJ.com's The Daily Fix blog sums it up. http://blogs.wsj.com/dailyfix/2008/01/07/second-halves-were-wild-on-wild-card-weekend/
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Clemens on 60 Minutes: "I'll Never Pitch Again"
This would be his what, fifth retirement? I think the first was after the 2003 World series against the Marlins. http://www.nypost.com/seven/01062008/sports/roger_clemens_ill_never_pitch_again_622790.htm?page=0
Sparano to be new coach of Miami Dolphins?
From the top football blog I've found... and no, I don't get a referral fee.
ProFootballTalk.com pieces the evidence together like an episode of CSI: Miami (Dolphins)
Sparano lining up his staff: http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/06/sparano-lining-up-his-staff/
Sparano and Parcells share an agent: http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/06/tuna-sparano-share-an-agent/
Word of the decision has leaked: http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/06/sparano-leaks-could-create-huge-mess/
One caveat- Parcells denial: http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/06/tuna-denies-that-sparano-offer-was-made/
UPDATED 1/7: Fins get fishier; hire QBs coach before hiring a Head Coach:
http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/07/fins-situation-gets-even-fishier/
ProFootballTalk.com pieces the evidence together like an episode of CSI: Miami (Dolphins)
Sparano lining up his staff: http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/06/sparano-lining-up-his-staff/
Sparano and Parcells share an agent: http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/06/tuna-sparano-share-an-agent/
Word of the decision has leaked: http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/06/sparano-leaks-could-create-huge-mess/
One caveat- Parcells denial: http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/06/tuna-denies-that-sparano-offer-was-made/
UPDATED 1/7: Fins get fishier; hire QBs coach before hiring a Head Coach:
http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/07/fins-situation-gets-even-fishier/
The REAL reason Cam Cameron got canned
Believe it or not, it wasn't simply the Dolphins going 1-15. It was the coach "losing the team."
Bits and pieces of this story came out in the South Florida media during the course of the season. There was the QB battle between Cleo Lemon and John Beck; Zack Thomas, Jason Taylor and Joey Porter all reportedly less than thrilled with the Head Coach; but it may have been a situation on the team charter after facing New England in week 16 that ended Cam's Dolphins tenure.
http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/7644170?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=4975
Bits and pieces of this story came out in the South Florida media during the course of the season. There was the QB battle between Cleo Lemon and John Beck; Zack Thomas, Jason Taylor and Joey Porter all reportedly less than thrilled with the Head Coach; but it may have been a situation on the team charter after facing New England in week 16 that ended Cam's Dolphins tenure.
http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/7644170?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=4975
CBS relaunches "The Early Show" Monday
New to the show is former CBS4/Miami anchor Maggie Rodriguez. She'll be great, but CBS will likely still be third behind "Today" on NBC and "Good Morning America" on ABC when ratings are analyzed, even a year from now.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080106/ap_en_tv/ap_on_tv_early_show_3
NY Daily News: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2008/01/07/2008-01-07_new_music__set_for_cbs_early_show-1.htm
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080106/ap_en_tv/ap_on_tv_early_show_3
NY Daily News: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2008/01/07/2008-01-07_new_music__set_for_cbs_early_show-1.htm
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Leno and Kimmel to visit each other's shows
As the writers' strike persists. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/06/business/media/06strike.html?hp
Mike Vick to be released early?
Possibly after serving as little as 12 months of his 23 month sentence, which would allow him to be released in 2008. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=A0WTeTJf7n9Hk14AKAI5nYcB?slug=cr-earlyvick010408&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
Amazon.com - Putting customers first
Nice writeup in the NY Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/05/technology/05nocera.html?th&emc=th
Rapper Flo Rida sets one week download record
Filling iPods that were received for Christmas, 99 cents at a time.
http://idolator.com/340322/one+week-superstar-flo-ridas-hot-100-sales-bonanza
http://idolator.com/340322/one+week-superstar-flo-ridas-hot-100-sales-bonanza
Britney Spears released from hospital
So much for the 72 hour hold. Or the speculation on Fox News' "On The Record" that it would likely be 14 days. http://ko.tmz.com/2008/01/05/britney-sprung-from-joint/
"Out of custody." http://www.nypost.com/seven/01052008/news/nationalnews/breakdown_britney_is_out_of_custody_205171.htm
Dr. Phil to the rescue: http://www.tmz.com/2008/01/05/britney-takes-phil-pill/
"Out of custody." http://www.nypost.com/seven/01052008/news/nationalnews/breakdown_britney_is_out_of_custody_205171.htm
Dr. Phil to the rescue: http://www.tmz.com/2008/01/05/britney-takes-phil-pill/
Friday, January 4, 2008
Dolphins' Jason Taylor to work NFL studio for NBC
Not often you see a player from a 1-15 team as a guest analyst. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/366784.html
Teammate Trent Green will also do some playoff work; for ESPN TV and radio.
Also in Barry Jackson's column linked above: Word that 790 The Ticket in Miami, flagship station of the Florida Panthers and the Florida Marlins has suffered multi-million dollar losses and may look to end the lease deal between them and station/signal owner Lincoln Financial.
Teammate Trent Green will also do some playoff work; for ESPN TV and radio.
Also in Barry Jackson's column linked above: Word that 790 The Ticket in Miami, flagship station of the Florida Panthers and the Florida Marlins has suffered multi-million dollar losses and may look to end the lease deal between them and station/signal owner Lincoln Financial.
What's wrong with Britney?
Newsweek tries having a clinical psychiatrist explain. http://www.newsweek.com/id/84468
My guess: she's koo-koo.
Daily Mail (UK) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=505803&in_page_id=1773
My guess: she's koo-koo.
Daily Mail (UK) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=505803&in_page_id=1773
Fox Business Network: Nobody's watching
Actually 6300 people a day. The channel is so high up on my cable system it's practically on CB radio. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/04/business/media/04fox.html?ref=business
Unmasking D.B. Cooper
The article that got the F.B.I. to reopen a 36 year old hijacking case.
http://nymag.com/news/features/39593/
http://nymag.com/news/features/39593/
Collusion? Colts, Titans had "communication"
I would be one ticked off Cleveland Browns fan. Ten wins, and other teams may have had an "understanding?" http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22487240/
UPDATED 1/7: Jeff Fisher, Titans Head Coach, denies discussions took place with Tony Dungy, Head Coach of the Indianapolis Colts.
http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/07/fisher-denies-deal-with-dungy/
UPDATED 1/9: Nobody's questioning Dungy. http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/09/why-has-titans-colts-story-died/
UPDATED 1/7: Jeff Fisher, Titans Head Coach, denies discussions took place with Tony Dungy, Head Coach of the Indianapolis Colts.
http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/07/fisher-denies-deal-with-dungy/
UPDATED 1/9: Nobody's questioning Dungy. http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/01/09/why-has-titans-colts-story-died/
Britney Spears Hospitalized
After custody standoff: http://music.msn.com/news/article.aspx?news=291008>1=7702
US Magazine: Spears A "Special Needs" patient, on a 72 hour lockdown.
http://www.usmagazine.com/britney_spears_designated_a_special_needs_patient_on_72hour_lockdown
TMZ.com: http://www.tmz.com/2008/01/04/britney-wheeled-out-on-a-gurney/
US Magazine: Spears A "Special Needs" patient, on a 72 hour lockdown.
http://www.usmagazine.com/britney_spears_designated_a_special_needs_patient_on_72hour_lockdown
TMZ.com: http://www.tmz.com/2008/01/04/britney-wheeled-out-on-a-gurney/
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Bryant Gumbel: Worst Sportscaster Ever?
From Jeff Bercovici's Mixed Media Blog at Portfolio.com- http://www.portfolio.com/views/blogs/mixed-media/2008/01/03/bryant-gumbel-worst-sports-announcer-ever
Yanks: We have a shot at Santana
Um, isn't this another guy that Hank Steinbrenner said the Yanks were done with after the deadline passed during Baseball's Winter Meetings?
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/2008/01/03/2008-01-03_yanks_we_have_shot_at_johan_santana.html
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/2008/01/03/2008-01-03_yanks_we_have_shot_at_johan_santana.html
Hank Steinbrenner: I'm not signing Clemens for '08
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/2008/01/03/2008-01-03_roger_clemens_wont_be_yankee_in_2008-2.html
I'm pretty sure he also said he wasn't going to bring back Alex Rodriguez. Wasn't that deal valued at $275 M, with bonuses that could push it north of $300 M?
I'm pretty sure he also said he wasn't going to bring back Alex Rodriguez. Wasn't that deal valued at $275 M, with bonuses that could push it north of $300 M?
Could Keyshawn join Tuna in Miami?
Oh, this would be awesome. Keyshawn Johnson and Bill Parcells together again.
Cue Peaches & Herb's "Reunited."
http://www.miamiherald.com/588/story/365132.html
Cue Peaches & Herb's "Reunited."
http://www.miamiherald.com/588/story/365132.html
Could Fred Thompson drop out, endorse McCain?
The word is that if he doesn't finish at least a close third, he'll pack it in.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0108/7682.html
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0108/7682.html
Peter Golenbock to write George Steinbrenner bio
To be published in April 2009. http://www.observer.com/2008/golenbock-will-write-steinbrenner-biography
Weather Channel up for sale
Could go for $5 Billion. A lot of money for local weather on the 8's.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117978367.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117978367.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
Spirit cancels Atlantic City to Las Vegas flights
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2008-01-02-spirit-gambling-cities_N.htm?csp=Travel
A casualty of rising fuel costs: http://blogs.usatoday.com/sky/2008/01/spirit-las.html?loc=interstitialskiphttp://blogs.usatoday.com/sky/2008/01/spirit-las.html?loc=interstitialskip
American Casino Guide- a must for visitors (or residents) of either city:
http://www.amazon.com/American-Casino-Guide-2008/dp/1883768179/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1199383536&sr=1-1
A casualty of rising fuel costs: http://blogs.usatoday.com/sky/2008/01/spirit-las.html?loc=interstitialskiphttp://blogs.usatoday.com/sky/2008/01/spirit-las.html?loc=interstitialskip
American Casino Guide- a must for visitors (or residents) of either city:
http://www.amazon.com/American-Casino-Guide-2008/dp/1883768179/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1199383536&sr=1-1
One and Done for Cam Cameron
Dolphins once again in the market for a Head Coach. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/football/pro/dolphins/sfl-103cameronfired,0,3224398.story
Greg Cote, Miami Herald - Cameron deserved another season
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking_news/story/365699.html
Greg Cote, Miami Herald - Cameron deserved another season
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking_news/story/365699.html
Late night shows return stuffed with filler
Caught parts of Leno, Kimmel, Conan and Craig Ferguson, while watching all of Letterman. Gotta be honest- pretty weak... with or without writers.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080103/ap_en_tv/hollywood_labor_late_night
NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/03/arts/television/03latenight.html?ex=1357102800&en=47e1d3b121b454a5&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Talk Shows Return as Strike Continues (NY Times): http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/03/arts/television/04strike.html?ex=1357102800&en=bb862664fa9d4cba&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Dave vs. Jay - Alan Sepinwall: http://sepinwall.blogspot.com/2008/01/late-night-returns-part-1-dave-vs-jay.html
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080103/ap_en_tv/hollywood_labor_late_night
NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/03/arts/television/03latenight.html?ex=1357102800&en=47e1d3b121b454a5&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Talk Shows Return as Strike Continues (NY Times): http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/03/arts/television/04strike.html?ex=1357102800&en=bb862664fa9d4cba&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Dave vs. Jay - Alan Sepinwall: http://sepinwall.blogspot.com/2008/01/late-night-returns-part-1-dave-vs-jay.html
Law & Order: London
Made for British TV, but will likely end up airing in US on either USA or Bravo network.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117978345.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117978345.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
80s BritPop acts to tour "Here & Now"
Idolator: http://idolator.com/339412/rick-astley-to-roll-around-the-english-countryside-with-other-britpop-wonders
Guardian Unlimited (UK): http://music.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,,2234035,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=39
Rick Astley is one of the headliners, his official site: http://www.rickastley.co.uk/
Guardian Unlimited (UK): http://music.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,,2234035,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=39
Rick Astley is one of the headliners, his official site: http://www.rickastley.co.uk/
Paul McCartney undergoes coronary angioplasty
From www.FMQB.com:
Sir Paul McCartney apparently managed to have a heart surgery while staying under the radar recently, and he recovered in time to play the BBC's New Year's Eve special. The 65-year-old had a "serious but very routine" heart surgery sometime in the fall, according to Spinner.com. British newspapers are also reporting that Sir Paul consulted a London doctor after he fell ill and was advised to undergo a coronary angioplasty. A McCartney spokesperson confirmed the procedure saying, "It was a routine medical operation."
Sir Paul McCartney apparently managed to have a heart surgery while staying under the radar recently, and he recovered in time to play the BBC's New Year's Eve special. The 65-year-old had a "serious but very routine" heart surgery sometime in the fall, according to Spinner.com. British newspapers are also reporting that Sir Paul consulted a London doctor after he fell ill and was advised to undergo a coronary angioplasty. A McCartney spokesperson confirmed the procedure saying, "It was a routine medical operation."
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