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Band Scene: Hip–hop trio Plunderphonics unmask further creativityKnoxville News SentinelBut Plunderphonics are more than mere revisionists, concocting original sounds and lyrics that exhibit the artistry of hip–hop sampling. On the rise, the act hopes to establish Knoxville as a source of intellectually stimulating hip–hop whose appeal … …read more From:: Hip Hop News From Google … Read more
With shows like ‘Empire,’ ‘Black-ish’ and ‘Cristela,’ TV is more diverse than everWashington PostBefore this year, Fox and ABC were two television networks in a slump, with abysmal ratings and only a few shows getting any buzz. But this season, the networks have hit on a surprising formula for success: airing television shows in prime … Read more
Roman Atwood Prank For Nissan Ad Leads 3X Rise In YouTube Super Bowl Ad …Deadline.comYouTube visitors already have spent 100 million minutes watching Super Bowl-related ads this year, led by a behind-the-scenes video of YouTube star Roman Atwood’s plastic-ball prank created for a Nissan ad (see the his video above). That’s three times …and more … Read more
49ers Name Tom Gamble Senior Personnel Executive49ers.comThe San Francisco 49ers announced on Thursday that Tom Gamble was named senior personnel executive. “Tom is one of the most experienced, knowledgeable, and respected personnel men in the business,” said 49ers general manager Trent Baalke.49ers welcome Tom Gamble back to their front officeSacramento Bee Tom Gamble rejoins 49ers … Read more
Academy Awards prep: Watch these films and you’ll be in the knowTulsa WorldThe Super Bowl for movies — the Academy Awards — is coming in three weeks on Feb. 22, and this would be a good weekend to catch up. This weekend’s major film releases, “Black or White” and “The Loft,” are coming out on … Read more
Where does Philadelphia rank as a football town? The answer is surprisingNJ.comPhilly came in just above Fayetteville, AR and just below Columbia, SC. Here’s a look at how the rankings were determined: In order to identify the best and worst cities for football fans, WalletHub analyzed 142 of the largest U.S. cities based on 11 … Read more
After impressive Senior Bowl showing, Yale running back Tyler Varga heading to …SportzEdge.comThe senior tailback from Kitchener, Ont., who led the nation in scoring last fall and is coming off a great showing at last week’s Senior Bowl, has been invited to the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine that runs from Feb. 17-23 in Lucas Oil … Read more
2015 NFL Draft: Pick By Pick Mock With Miami Dolphins At No. 14RantSportsWith the regular season now in the rearview mirror, it’s officially mock draft season. Yes, mock drafts are entirely and utterly useless. It’s all speculation loosely based on rumors and projections, with no mock draft ever being anywhere near perfect …Miami Dolphins Must … Read more
San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi released video showing a deputy public defender being unlawfully arrested outside a courtroom as she attempted to protect her client’s right to counsel. The cell phone footage, taken Tuesday afternoon inside the San Francisco’s Hall of Justice shows San Francisco Police Inspector Brian Stansbury arresting Deputy Public Defender Jami … Read more
Accused Ex-Pediatric Nurse Pleads GuiltyNBC 7 San DiegoA pediatric nurse accused of performing sex acts on two infants and videotaping them has entered a guilty plea Thursday, the court clerk confirmed. Michael William Lutts, 50, a former Kaiser Permanente nurse, was arrested last August at his College … …read more From:: San Diego News By … Read more
APL seizes cats from Cleveland rescue groupWKYC-TVCLEVELAND, Ohio — Several cats were removed from a Cleveland rescue group by the Cleveland Animal Protective League because they were sick. Mary Wawrytko of Cat Crossing, a shelter located in an old warehouse on West 25th Street, said the APL …Pet rescue groups host events, offer pets: Animals … Read more
Judge tosses challenge to SF ‘Airbnb law’ but future suits likelySFGateShort-term rentals in private homes have long been illegal in San Francisco, but the ban was only loosely enforced. In recent years, Airbnb has seen rapid growth, with some 5,000 listings in the city. The Board of Supervisors passed a law in October to …and … Read more
Flying Spirit Airlines from Cleveland: cheap fares, cramped seats and bring …cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio – Bob Benfer sat down in the seat next to mine and immediately apologized. “I’m sorry if my legs bump yours,” said Benfer, of Willard, who sat perfectly upright for most of our 2½ hour flight in an effort to keep his … Read more
Duly Noted: O’Hare workers protest United Airlines for better benefits (Video)Chicago Business JournalFood workers at O’Hare International protested at United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) headquarters Thursday, calling for higher payments to food vendors. Specifically, the protestors asked for 5 cents more per passenger ticket sold to be passed on to the …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Study: Which NFL playoff team’s fans are ‘most polite’ on social media?Atlanta Journal ConstitutionProofpoint Nexgate researchers analyzed the social media presence of the 12 2015 NFL playoff-contending teams to discover the most active fans, the most profane and the most targeted by scammers. The Panthers ranked No. 1 of the playoff teams with the …Study: … Read more
YouTube’s Music Key Terms for Artists, ClarifiedBillboardLast week, cellist Zoe Keating — who has also become a part-time pundit on the issues of working as an independent musician in the digital business — posted on her blog that YouTube’s terms for participation in their Music Key “streaming” service …‘YOUTUBE is EVIL’: Somebody had a tape … Read more
Isola: Kevin Durant said to have eye on New York KnicksNew York Daily NewsThe countdown to Kevin Durant’s free agency has already begun in places like New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Washington and especially Oklahoma City, where the next 18 months will fly by faster than Russell Westbrook on the break. Phil Jackson and the … Read more
Long Lines, and Odds, for New York’s Subsidized Housing LotteriesNew York TimesSitting in the back pew of a packed church in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, William Jamieson was hoping to learn some winning tips from a workshop on how to play New York City’s housing lotteries. The lotteries, which the city uses to distribute subsidized …and … Read more
‘Top Chef’ casting call Feb. 10 in ChicagoRedEye ChicagoTrenchermen will host the Chicago casting call from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Feb. 10 for chefs who are interested in competing in the next edition of the culinary competition. The show also has announced calls in other cities, all listed below. For updated … …read more … Read more
Bravo Renews TOP CHEF for Season 13; Naitonwide Casting Call AnnouncedBroadway WorldDriven by strong ratings for season twelve, the network announced open casting calls in cities across the country for chefs interested in competing in the high-stakes culinary competition series starting on February 3. In 2015, “Top Chef” is the #1 …‘Top Chef’ Renewed for … Read more
Super Bowl XLIXperience: WednesdayNFL.comBefore I can enjoy Glazerpalooza, it’s important I speak with the man who willed one of the biggest parties of Super Bowl week into existence. Glazer’s goal is that it one day becomes the biggest. Glazer may look like he trains with Meathead Rob Lowe …and more …read more From:: Super Bowl … Read more
Georgia Tech releases 2015 football scheduleAtlanta All Day… the schedule out are the teams from Virginia away and then at home, a trip to Miami–who is always a threat to contend in the Coastal–and the regular season will wrap up with another �rivalry game with the Georgia Bulldogs–this year it’ll be in …3 quick takeaways … Read more
Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O’Toole Orders Review of Officer Cynthia …TheStranger.comSPD; “You swung that golf club at me when I turned the corner,” claims Officer Whitlatch, as seen on dashcam video, as she frisks William Wingate and empties the pockets. There was no video evidence to support her claim that he swung a golf club.Dash … Read more
50000 Super Bowl simulations, one clear winnerCBS NewsBetting on the Super Bowl is undeniably an uncertainty and a risk. A much less risky bet would be that Paul Bessire’s PredictionMachine.com has the most thorough and sound reasoning for why the Seattle Seahawks will defeat the New England Patriots in …Super Bowl Forecast: Patriots Fans May … Read more
Seattle vs. NE: Who wins business Super BowlUSA TODAYThat narrowly edges out a custom equal-weighted index of the 18 Seattle-area based companies at 12.5% over the past year. Yes, the Patriots are New England’s team, but since it’s a Boston-based team this analysis focuses on companies based in the …Buckley: Seattle’s a jewelBoston Herald all … Read more
Can a Soccer Star Best Remembered for a Shampoo Ad Save FIFA?The AtlanticThat’s how bad FIFA’s public image is. A presidential candidacy funded by sports bookies, starring one of soccers most legendary show ponies, nevertheless still carries with it the prospect of hope and change. It remains to be seen whether Ginola’s …Figo to run … Read more
Bravo’s Best New Restaurant: The Federal AdvancesMiami New Times (blog)Like the first episode, two restaurants were highlighted. Miami’s the Federal Food Drink & Provisions is up against Austin’s Swift’s Attic, with each culinary team competing for a feature in Bon Appétit magazine, a $100,000 spot at a Las Vegas food …and more …read more From:: … Read more
WATCH: Teacher and students create incredible ‘Uptown Funk’ videoNewsOK.comMeet Scot Pankey, a theater arts teacher who has come up with a novel lesson plan: Learning can be fun. As part of a class assignment, Pankey led his students in a choreographed dance to “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars. The dance …President Barack … Read more
AUSTRALIAN OPEN SCENE: Andy Murray Tribute to Female CoachesABC NewsAndy Murray drew massive applause not just for his tennis, but for an eloquent tribute to female coaches. As Murray basked in the center-court spotlight after reaching his fourth Australian Open final, he was asked by an on-court presenter what his new coach …Madison Keys smiling … Read more
The Atlanta Hawks have become a dream teamCreative Loafing AtlantaThe coach, Mike Budenholzer, had only one year of NBA head-coaching experience. And the team had been left without a superstar in a league built on them. But the Hawks, stepchild of Atlanta sports, are proving to be the most interesting story of this …Judged by … Read more
Mavericks lament turnovers in loss to Rockets and other Southwest Division newsNOLA.comDallas Mavericks’ Rajon Rondo, right, tries to pass the ball around Houston Rockets defenders Corey Brewer (33) and Trevor Ariza in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, in Houston. The Rockets won 99-94. (AP Photo/Pat …Houston Rockets – … Read more
Snapchat eliminates ‘Best Friends’ feature only to be restoredMaine News OnlineSnapchat users and investors were shocked when the photo messaging application developed by Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy, and Reggie Brown, decided to remove its ‘best friends’ feature, which showed the most repeatedly contacted individuals.Snapchat Removes, Then Reinstates Best Friends “Stalking” FeatureModern Readers Snapchat problems mount, … Read more
Hollywood Actress Reveals That She Doesn’t Believe in God: ‘Structure, It’s …TheBlaze.comActress Julianne Moore revealed in a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter that she doesn’t believe in God and feels that — despite having some luck — she has “created [her] own life.” Moore, 54, said that her mother’s death back in 2009 led … Read more
Bill Gates Reveals He’s Working on a ‘Personal Agent’ for MicrosoftNDTVBill Gates, Co-Founder, former CEO and Chairman, and current Technology Advisor at Microsoft, on Wednesday in his third ‘Ask Me Anything’ session on Reddit revealed a few details about a mysterious project that he is currently working on for the Redmond …Scared of robots: Bill … Read more
Stars Take To Twitter In Search For Missing Beverly Hills DogCBS LocalLOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Celebrities took to Twitter Wednesday evening to spread the word about a missing dog. One of the owners of Switch Boutique in Beverly Hills told CBS2 the white Maltese belongs to her sister. She said the dog is the mascot … Read more