October 2011
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Ciao ciao One&Only Palmilla !!! It was amazing!! Te quiero Mexico
– Sofia Vergara’s photo “Ciao ciao One&Only Palmilla !…”
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Marie DeRuiter of Hart, Michigan, and a graduate of Grand Valley State University, will be one of the hopefuls in tonight’s “Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders:Making the Team, Season 6.” It airs at 10 p.m. on CMT. Marie is currently the dance coach at Aquinas College. We wish her the best.
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September 2011
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In a recent blog, music critic John Sinkevics praised rockabilly’s Delilah DeWylde for her developing her own style.
“The energetic and instantly recognizable West Michigan musician and singer has developed her own take on the vibrant American musical style, spinning her stand-up bass and perching herself upon the instrument during wildly entertaining shows here and beyond,”...
E! News online has the first listen of a new Daughtry clip from the soundtrack of Batman: Arkham City, which drops on Oct. 18. Fans and crimefighters can download the all-star lineup of superhero-worthy tunes starting Oct. 4.
The song is called “Drown in You.”
Also featured on Batman: Arkham City—The Album — according to E! News — are original songs by Panic! at the...
This just in: The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday it... →
Tigers manager Jim Leyland gets emotional after the Detroit Tigers clinch a playoff spot and the MLB Central Division
Being interviewed by Fox Sports Detriot broadcaster Mario Impemba, Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland talked about his team’s accomplishments, including an impressive 12 victories over division rivals the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians.
He also praised all members...
Watch final weigh-in of Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz. Live at 5:30PM ET/2:30PM PT.
Donate Blood and Receive FREE Ticket for Circus →
Michigan Blood has teamed up with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey to provide a $25 ticket voucher to anyone who attempts to donate blood at Van Andel Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The voucher is redeemable for a ticket to any of the six performances of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Barnum 200 at Van Andel Arena on Sept. 15 through Sept. 18.
Rihanna to make an appearance on 'The X Factor' →
THE X FACTOR is the new competition series that gives viewers the opportunity to help choose the next global superstar or breakout music group.
Judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger traveled the nation searching for undiscovered talent 12 years old or over – both solo artists and vocal groups – who are worthy of the largest prize in television history: a $5...
August 2011
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LeAnn Rimes getting a new tattoo for Eddie... →
LeAnn Rimes turned to Twitter to respond to an online story about a new tattoo on her lower right, ribcage: “You gave me the courage to be truthful. I promise to give you the comfort to be trustful,” reads the inscription.
On Twitter she said: “Too funny! I got a stencil not a tattoo! Its not “news”… however, I can’t get it off. In search if rubbing alcohol I...
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MTV Turns 30, Watch Its First Hour →
Love this post of the first 24 hours. Check out my blog for the first 30 songs on MTV back on Aug. 1, 1981.
July 2011
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Watch the Casey Anthony Trial Live on YouTube... →
As the end of the weeks-long, first-degree murder trial for Casey Anthony draws near, The Orlando Sentinel is livestreaming it on YouTube. Prosecutors say that the 25-year-old mother smothered her daughter Caylee with duct tape in 2008. She then falsely claimed that the 2-year-old had…
April 2011
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Eric Zapata, a 10-year veteran of KDPS and a father of three, died April 18 after he was gunned down in an alley in Kalamazoo’s Edison neighborhood. Complete coverage here.
March 2011
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What pop divas are making all the news lately?
Britney Spears, of course. You can’t escape “Femme Fatale” and all her appearances on “Good Morning America.”
Rihanna (“I love to be tied up and spanked”) is on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
And a 13-year-old diva in the making, Rebecca Black, has a new “Friday” anthem for the YouTube...
February 2011
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The “X-Factor” is coming to America, and it will totally change the singing competition reality TV show landscape. The winner gets a $5 million dollar record contract, and kids as young as 12 years old can compete. There is no age limit.
Auditions Begin Sunday, March 27, in Los Angeles;
Chicago, Dallas, Miami, New York/New Jersey and Seattle will also host Auditions.
January 2011
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Obviously this was recorded BEFORE Michigan State lost to Michigan in basketball. But you have to wonder about the Spartans’ chance to advance in March Madness. Are you worried that MSU’s name might not even be called out on Selection Sunday?
Lady Gaga Remixes ‘Born This Way’ Song For Thierry Mugler Show
Ryan Seacrest says Britney Spears’ latest single “Hold it Against Me” is “hot” and “sick.” Do you agree?
http://ryanseacrest.com/2011/01/10/listen-to-britney-spears-new-single-hold-it-against-me-audio/
“In the Heights” opened Tuesday night at DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids as part of the 2010-2011 Broadway Grand Rapids season. Performances continue through Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011. Press reviewer Lorilee Craker loved the show, and so did I. Wow. Great cast. Great voices. And great dancing. Check out this video from Mlive.com....
Are you tuning in tonight for Paula Abdul’s “Live to Dance.” It airs at 8 p.m. on CBS-TV. I’m pretty sure West Michigan fans will tune in. Paula has always had a soft spot for this area, making several radio appearances.
December 2010
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Do you have a question for Scott Winters or Michelle McKormick?
Live video: Watch President Obama sign “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010.”
Eating lunch at my favorite Mexican restaurant with my buddy Russ.
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Metrodome Collapse Video →
Did you wake up today, wondering if the Detroit Lions would have a chance to win over the Green Bay Packers? Well, the first thing yow witnessed was this crazy Minnesota Metrodome collapse video. Unbelievable. Check it out for yourself.
As for the Lions, did you see the game? Wow. They won, 7-3.
Oh, the Minnesota Vikings-New York Giants NFL game will be played at 7:20 p.m. Monday at Ford Field...
Wow, check out this video of the Metrodome roof collapsing. The Minnesota Vikings-N.Y. Giants game will be be played at 7:20 p.m. EST on Dec. 13 at Ford Field in Detroit.
November 2010
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Poll: MLive.com Game of the Week: Which football... →
One reporter’s review of McDonald’s McRib sandwich: “I wouldn’t say I would travel great distances to find one. I guess if you have like 6 beers and absolutely need to get rid of $4, this would not be a bad way of doing it.”
Taylor Swift meets her ultimate fan on the “Ellen DeGeneres” show. The fan happens to be from West Michigan. Her name is Amber Schneider. Could you keep it together? Watch Amber give it a try.
John Gonzalez regularly joins Todd Chance and Ellen Tailor of “The Todd Chance Radio Show” on Hot-FM (105.3).
October 2010
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Comstock Park Football 2010.
CBS’s Katie Couric is shocked over the “Glee” cast photos in GQ magazine.
Did Taylor Swift write the song “Dear John” about her relationship with John Mayer?
Rapper Eminem will appear on CBS’ “60 Minutes” at 7 p.m. Oct. 10. He was interviewed by Anderson Cooper. He also recently talked to ACCESS Hollywood and Billy Bush, and he talked about being a role to those who have addictions.
September 2010
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Live coverage of ArtPrize 2010 Top 10 Announcement at Rosa Parks Circle.