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Anushka and I are very good friends: Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh  and anushka sharmaNewcomer Ranveer Singh, who has debuted in the comedy “Band Baaja Baaraat” opposite actress Anushka Sharma, said the two are “very good friends” and not bothered about rumours that they are romantically linked. “She and I are very good friends. How can I change that truth just because it sounds cliched? Neither of us is [...]

Daniel Day-Lewis to play Abraham Lincoln in Spielberg film

Daniel Day Lewis is set to play Abraham Lincoln in an upcoming biopic to be directed by Steven Spielberg. Variety reported that the director, who first signed on for DreamWorks” “Lincoln” in 2001, has announced that Day-Lewis has signed on for the lead. Five years ago Spielberg seemed close to bringing the film in front [...]

Acting is more satisfactory than modelling, says Deepika Padukone

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has said acting is a more satisfactory profession than modelling. “Acting is a lot more challenging. There are a lot more risks, lot more things at stake, and I also think, when a film does well, then there is a lot more sense of satisfaction,” Padukone said Wednesday. Padukone also talked [...]

Acting is more satisfactory than modelling, says Deepika Padukone

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has said acting is a more satisfactory profession than modelling. “Acting is a lot more challenging. There are a lot more risks, lot more things at stake, and I also think, when a film does well, then there is a lot more sense of satisfaction,” Padukone said Wednesday. Padukone also talked [...]

Sept. 10, 1941: Stephen Jay Gould Born

1941: Stephen Jay Gould, who will become a famous evolutionary theorist and popular science writer, is born in New York City.
As a 5-year-old, Gould became fascinated by paleontology during a visit to the American Museum of Natural History with his father. “I dreamed of becoming a scientist, in general, and a paleontologist, in particular, ever [...]

John Abraham talks about forthcoming flick ”Aashayein”

Bollywood actor John Abraham talked about his coming up film ”Aashayein” during a promotional event here on Thursday. Abraham said that the film would leave a positive impact on the minds of people. “First wish was that it should release. Now when it is releasing, I am very happy. My wish is that it should [...]

eBay Bollywood Barometer declares ShahRukh and Kareena as Ace Celebs

The renowned online platform eBay that adjudges popularity of celebrities according to the number of celebrity linked products being sold on eBay India has declared its eBay Bollywood Barometer latest results.
Shahrukh Khan rules the list tops amongst the various Bollywood stars actors like Akshay Kumar and John Abraham while Kareena Kapoor has topped it among [...]

Bipasha Basu-No plans of tying a not with John

Bollywood hot couple john Abraham and Bipasha Basu have been together in a relationship from last eight years and have always kept people awaited to get their wedding news.
And it appears this wait has been elongated even more as the Jodi does not feel the need to tie a knot yet.
The Bengali beauty [...]

IPL investors look for profits, sports gets lost: P.T.Usha

Kerala’s cricket may have received a shot in the arm with little-known Rendezvous Sports World Limited adding commercial hub Kochi to the Indian Premier League, but legendary sprint queen P.T. Usha sees it as pure business and a dampener to the efforts to revive the state’s glorious past in athletics.
“Those who invested money in the [...]

John Abraham, Arjun Rampal in Hollywoods American Empire

Hollywood production American Empire will have three-four Bollywood stars, according to reports.
Filmfare nominated John Abraham (Dhoom), Filmfare winner Arjun Rampal (Rock On!!), and Ashmit Patel (Banaras) are reportedly starring in it and BAFTA nominated Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire) is rumored to be in its cast.
Directed by Andy Armstrong (Planet of the Apes), written by [...]

Alberta Cross/Hacienda | 02.08 | PA

Words & Images by: Jake Krolick

Alberta Cross/Hacienda :: 02.08.10 :: Kyber Pass :: Philadelphia, PA

Alberta Cross :: 02.08 :: Philly

Sneaking into Philadelphia between two massive snowstorms was no easy task. Yet, San Antonio rockers Hacienda and Brooklyn-based rising stars Alberta Cross pulled it off without as much as a hitch. Alberta Cross was the driving force that packed the Kyber Pass to the gills with a well bundled posse of onlookers and fans on a snowy Monday night. This Philly show was the tour closer before Alberta Cross packed their bags for Europe, and it was clear from the start how much practice and heavy touring have paid off.

Opening many of the shows on this tour was aforementioned Hacienda. No slouches themselves, these guys were plucked by The Black Keys‘ blues rock virtuoso Dan Auerbach. He produced the band’s debut album, Loud Is the Night, and recruited them to play as the backing band on his solo effort, Keep it Hid. Playing with Auerbach has definitely impacted the sound of Hacienda. Their set came out of left field as a lively, throwback garage rock romp that complimented Alberta Cross’ psychedelic blues beautifully. Hacienda was powered by a trio of brothers – Abraham (keys), Jamie (drums) and Rene Villanueva (bass) – all originally from way up in the Pacific Northwest now transplanted to San Antonio.

These fiery Texans offered more pizzazz and gusto on a Monday night than most bands can muster on a Saturday. The spunk exhibited and dynamics between guitarist Dante Schwebel and the Villanueva brothers accentuated all the various things that live music dreams are made of. These guys had a strut to their playing and they showed it from the opening tune, a smoldering, bass-driven builder that bounced with Rene’s bass whacks and dirty echoing strums from Schwebel. Their raw riffs brawled with sleek ’60s harmonies that flowered from Abraham’s electric organ. The band rattled off three homespun songs that recalled the likes of The Beach Boys and Dr. Dog before raging on a cover of “Louie Louie.” Abraham was right on when he said that this cover was a version all their own. It was a rowdy reading smothered in red sauce and Tex-Mex styling that would have made Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs proud. “Hear Me Crying” showcased one of Hacienda’s melodic, heartfelt rockers, offering an even greater depth to their danceable rock sounds. They finished the set with “Mama’s Cookin” dedicated to their friends Dr. Dog. This tune sounded as if it could have been a Dr. Dog song as Schwebel and Rene drenched the rock ‘n roll standard in a passion that made our pulses rise as they plowed through the raw metaphor for gettin’ it on.

Hacienda :: 02.08 :: Philly

With a few feet of snow blanketing the streets outside, the bar quickly became a sardine tin. The crowd was anxious for Alberta Cross, a band that seemingly sprung up from nowhere. I had caught one of their first large gigs at the Camden Download Festival in 2008 with few in attendance. Their latest tour has been a whirlwind as they traveled North America in support of their debut album, Broken Side of Time. In Santa Barbara the venue was so packed that they played two separate sets for two different crowds. They sold out L.A.’s Troubadour, Schubas in Chicago and The Basement in Columbus. DC, NYC, VT – almost every show on this tour was packed or sold out. As we listened to them work a very traditional blues rock sound it was easy to see why the crowds love them.

Onstage, Alberta Cross lives up to everything you hear on their albums and then some. Petter Ericson Stakee, their ex-Swede frontman, sung with one of the clearest and most listenable crowd friendly tones since Kings of Leon and Jim James (My Morning Jacket). His prevailing approach lacked grit or throatiness as his voice poured out pure, clear excitement. Stakee’s performance showed that he’s an accessible frontman whose range is a star-crossed version of a slew of artists past but still tells his own story. He can hit the high notes without trouble plus he has that cadenced knack that makes a singer great.

Alberta Cross :: 02.08 :: Philly

Just like their leader, the band produced a most comfortably familiar sound that hearkened back to many different decades. Listening to the cool ’70s folk rock fused with guitar blues of “Lucy Rider” was like settling into your favorite pair of sweatpants. Even the people not there for the show took notice and left their spots at the bar to see what was going down. Apparently, Alberta Cross had played a gig at the Kyber Pass before and when Stakee inquired who was here years ago, to his delight several people applauded before he wound us through another pleasing passageway filled with bent guitar riffs and even more evocative singing. The intense guitar solos on “ATX” and the grimy, ringing sound of “The Thief and the Heartbreaker” surely melted snow on all sides of the venue. These were clearly the crowd favorites that silenced the repeated shouts from spectators not satisfied with the setlist until they had a chance to sing-along.

There were tender sides of Alberta Cross during “Low Man” and raging moments during “Broken Side of Time.” Both were fun and satisfying, but it was “Rise from the Shadows,” described as a gospel tune by Stakee, that truly stirred the blood and separated the men from the boys. He stoked the front row as he leaned over his mic stand and dipped his torso into the crowd. Stakee, silhouetted by a lone orange light that played tricks with the brim of his Stetson hat, banged on a tambourine and kept the tempo at a slow stroll while Alec Higgins sashayed along on the keys during an extended intro. Then, building like a rogue wave in the ocean, Terry Wolfers trudged in with some ridiculously hard thudding bass, producing blasts from the stacks that made us actually feel the music. The twisted gospel song caught us by surprise and a cheer erupted as they woke up the sleeping rock & roll giant and paraded it around the cramped venue. It was a perfect shift in styles, moving the music from a lulling gospel number to a head shaking, thrust inducing screamer of a rock song. Stakee lurched back towards drummer Austin Beede and then over to lock horns with Sam Kearney‘s guitar. This lively exchange grew and grew, making the seven-minute album version fade into oblivion as they rocked us for over fourteen minutes.

The guy next to me kept muttering how this band has teeth, and he was right. Alberta Cross was able to connect with the audience and perform better than we could have hoped. Before calling it a night, Stakee and company jumped back onstage to leave the rest of their energy in a two-song encore. After laying down a wonderful tour closer in Philly, they played a surprise set a few nights latter at the former CBGB’s with Guns N’ Roses (details here). Their next visit to Philadelphia is in April at the TLA, so those who saw Alberta Cross in February should feel lucky because I’m guessing that this was one of the last times they will play a stage that small.

For more on Alberta Cross see our exclusive feature interview here.

Alberta Cross tour dates available here.

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Pauly D Dating “Teen Mom” Farrah Abraham

Pauly D, the spiky-haired, heavily-tanned star of MTV’s breakout hit Jersey Shore, is reportedly keeping it in the MTV Family after he was spotted snuggling up to Farrah Abraham, an 18-year-old single mother featured on the first season of the network’s cautionary docu-soap Teen Mom.

Last week, Pauly, whose real name is Paul Delvecchio, DJed [...]

“Teen Mom” Star Farrah Abraham Assaulted By Mother Debra Danielson

Farrah Abraham, one of the teen mothers featured on the popular MTV reality show Teen Mom, was allegedly choked and hit during a dispute with her mom last weekend.

Debra Danielson, 54, was arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse/serious assault and is facing domestic violence charges after the women reportedly fought over “childcare issues and [...]

Rabbi Abraham Cooper: The Cambridge Kerfuffle Was Town vs. Gown, not Black vs. White

Rather than black vs. white in New England, this may have been the latest chapter of “town vs. gown” carried over from Old England.

Abraham H. Foxman: Unsettling Signs: The U.S. Takes on Israel on Settlements

While some may believe America has acknowledged a special relationship with Israel, the record of U.S. policy toward many significant issues in the conflict shows something entirely different.

Dr. Abraham Froman: Farewell Mustachiopithicus

As the dull roar of sadness about the passing of the late, great Walter Cronkite wanes, the administration and faculty of American Mustache Institute wish…

Leslie Pratch, Ph.D.: Culture, Corruption, and the Cost of Capital

Corrupt societies have a higher economic cost of capital. That’s another way to say that higher integrity countries are wealthier.

Rabbi Abraham Cooper: Must it be Business as Usual as the People of Iran Hang in the Balance?

Citizen lobbies and elected representatives have to ask this simple question: do we have to do business with people who do business with the Mullahs?

Alan Lurie: What The Bible Teaches About Being Of Service

This is a follow up to last week’s message about answering the call to service. According to the Bible, the call to service began with…