NEW YORK (AP) — Television comedy is Tina Fey’s world these days. Is there room for anybody else?
Fey and “30 Rock,” her series about the backstage world at a late-night network show, swept both the Emmys and Golden Globes in the past year, and she’s set up to do it again at this year’s [...]
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“30 Rock†earned 22 Emmy nominations
July 17th, 2009 |
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Beyonce Detroit Free Concert Ticket Giveaway
July 16th, 2009 |
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Beyonce has a special treat in store for the cash-strapped citizens of Detroit, Michigan – the R&B sensation is handing out thousands of tickets to her upcoming concert in the city free of charge.
Thousands of residents while receive free tickets to Bey’s I Am… Tour at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Saturday, July 18.
The [...]
Electronic Arts Overcharged Madden Gamers Up To $926 Million: Economist
July 15th, 2009 |
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A University of Michigan economics professor estimates that Electronic Arts collectively overcharged Madden buyers between $701 million and $926 million during the years 2006 through 2009.
Dr. Jeffrey MacKie-Mason made his claim in a document…
Akron/Family 7” Vinyl Series
July 14th, 2009 |
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Akron/Family Announce Tour Dates, 7″ Vinyl Series and “Sun Will Shine” Vincent Moon Video
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As experimental folk outfit Akron/Family gears up for its North American tour, the band plans on releasing a series 7″ vinyls. For the band’s summer jaunt, the Slaraffenland horns will join the Family on stage to form the Akron/Family Big Band.
Soon to be released are a series of Akron/Family 7″ that will feature songs from the band’s most recent album, Set ‘Em Wild, Set ‘Em Free, and exclusive 7″ only tracks. These albums will be available at the band’s shows during the summer then will be made available at traditional record store outlets.
Akron/Family 7 Inchers:
7″ #1 – Everyone is Guilty/Total Destruction
7″ #2 – River/Morning on Michigan Ave
7″ #3 – Many Ghosts/??!
For a taste of how Akron/Family sounds with their newest touring band check out the performance of the Vincent Moon classic “Sun Will Shine” here:
The band’s tour leading up to the release of Set ‘Em Wild, Set ‘Em Free saw the group playing at select small, intimate venues across the county. The current tour will see Akron/Family playing larger stages including stops at several festivals.
Akron/Family tour dates:
07/22/09 Wed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Cleveland, OH
07/23/09 Thu 10,000 Lakes Festival Detroit Lakes, MN
07/24/09 Fri The Bottom Lounge Chicago, IL
07/25/09 Sat Calgary Folk Festival Calgary, AB
07/26/09 Sun Calgary Folk Festival Calgary, AB
07/29/09 Wed Ghost Ranch Saloon Steamboat Springs, CO
07/30/09 Thu Sandbar Sports Grill Vail, CO
07/31/09 Fri Bluebird Theater Denver, CO
08/02/09 Sun All Points West Festival Jersey City, NJ
08/11/09 Tue Rock & Roll Hotel Washington, DC
08/12/09 Wed Cat’s Cradle Carrboro, NC
08/13/09 Thu The Earl Atlanta, GA
08/14/09 Fri BottleTree Birmingham, AL
08/15/09 Sat Grey Eagle Asheville, NC
08/28/09 Fri Outside Lands Festival San Francisco, CA
08/29/09 Sat El Rey Theater Los Angeles, CA
09/07/09 Mon Bumbershoot Festival Seattle, WA
09/08/09 Tue Bagdad Theater Portland, OR
09/10/09 Thu Talking Head Club Baltimore, MD
09/11/09 Fri Johnny Brenda’s Philadelphia, PA
09/12/09 Sat Kutshers Country Club Monticello, NY
09/14/09 Mon Jason’s Upstairs Hudson, NY
09/15/09 Tue Site: B Williamsport, PA
09/16/09 Wed Castaways Ithaca, NY
09/17/09 Thu Mohawk Place Buffalo, NY
09/18/09 Fri Lola London, ON
09/19/09 Sat Magic Stick Detroit, MI
09/20/09 Sun 21C Museum Hotel Louisville, KY
For more on Akron/Family check our recent live review here and recent album review here.
David Fiderer: Lamar Alexander’s $750 Billion Flimflam Plan on Nuclear Energy
July 13th, 2009 |
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Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., has a “Low-cost Clean Energy Plan” being marketed to people with substandard reading skills. His press release claims his plan to…
2 Convicted Killers Escape From Maximum-Security Indiana Prison
July 13th, 2009 |
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MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Police and prison guards aided by search dogs hunted Sunday for two convicted killers and a third man who escaped the maximum-security Indiana State Prison, apparently through underground tunnels and pipes.
All thr…
Palin Appears On Gun Rights Radio Talk Show, Talks With Ted Nugent
July 11th, 2009 |
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Gun rights enthusiasts welcomed Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as she made an appearance Friday on a radio talk show, whose callers included rock n’ roller turned avid hunter Ted Nugent.
Palin spoke on the Michael Dukes’ “F…