Our legends in entertainment and humanity keep leaving us. Yesterday comic genius and Civil Rights Activist Dick Gregory died at the age of 84 in Washington, DC. Gregory, was a pioneer in black satire who took a cool brand of humor into being a strong force on the civil rights front for many years which at times, he put his health on the line.
What The World Needs Now Is Love: Jackie Deshannon – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day
TLC Gets Spirited with the Return of KINDRED SPIRITS and ALL-NEW SERIES EVIL THINGS
Friday night frights return to TLC in time for Halloween with the second season of KINDRED SPIRITS, following renowned ghost hunters Amy Bruni and Adam Berry as they help real people tormented by paranormal activity in their homes. Scared by the mysterious happenings, but hesitant to pick up and leave, they have turned to two of America’s leading paranormal investigators to capture evidence, help families overcome their fear, take back their homes, and reclaim their lives. Then, TLC premieres the paranormal newcomer EVIL THINGS, where it’s not haunted houses but the objects inside them that are the terrifying focus of this new series. KINDRED SPIRITS premieres on Friday, September 15 at 9/8c immediately followed by EVIL THINGS at 10/9c.
If I Can Dream: Elvis Presley – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day (Elvis’ Finest Hour – 40th Anniversary of his Death Today)
Investigation Discovery (ID) Partners with the Southern Poverty Law to Develop New Special about the WHITE SUPREMACY MOVEMENT
In light of the tragic events in Charlottesville, Va., true-crime network Investigation Discovery (ID) will encore an episode of its series HATE IN AMERICA about white supremacy. The episode “The Klan on Trial” will air this Thursday, August 17 at 8/7c. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Tony Harris, HATE IN AMERICA showcases the heroic work of premier civil rights advocacy organization, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and its legendary founder, Morris Dees. The SPLC is currently tracking more than 900 active hate groups across the country, including the KKK and neo-Nazis, that target entire classes of people for their race, religion, sexual orientation, or other immutable characteristics. In addition, ID and the SPLC are partnering to develop an all-new special examining the recent surge in white supremacist activity.
Keep On Loving You: REO Speedwagon – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day
Was Martin Landau’s Role in Rounders One of His Best?
After the passing of the great Martin Landau at the age of 89 in July this year, many film sites have turned to discussing the actor’s finest moments on screen. There is certainly an abundance to choose from, including his stunning performances in Ed Wood for which he won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, and Crimes and Misdemeanours, for which he earned an Academy Award nomination. For some filmgoers, especially poker fans, Landau’s greatest ever turn was in Rounders, when he played Professor Abe Petrovsky.
Turn Me Loose: Loverboy – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day
The Kid Is Hot Tonight: Loverboy – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day
Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get: Dramatics – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day
I’ve Never Been To Me: Charlene – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day
American Heros Channel Recalls the Tragic Events of April 1995 in “OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING: AS WE WATCHED”
On April 19, 1995, the deadliest domestic terror attack on U.S. soil occurred at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. The bombing, carried out by Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, left 168 people dead and more than six hundred injured. Now, American Heroes Channel (AHC) and ABC News’ Lincoln Square Productions have joined forces to revisit the tragic events in OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING: AS WE WATCHED. The one-hour special, premiering Sunday, August 13 at 10/9c, transports viewers back to that spring day with compelling news footage of the days and weeks following the attack.
Tati’s World: Jerks at Work…
A majority of our society has to go to work to make money. We spend a large percentage of our lives in a place of business surrounded by people we fucking don’t like! Let’s discuss some of the worst office offender and are you one of them?
The most common offender in my office is the Speakerphone conversationalist. This is the person that puts EVERY damn call on speaker. Not only is every call on speaker, the volume is turned up to 100 so the sounds travels through every cubical within a 50 yard radius. This person also feels like they must yell into the base of the phone, like they’re calling plays at an NFL game. I feel like since I’m forced to listen to the conversation, it should be perfectly acceptable for me to participate in the calls too. Why not? I’d love to tell Pam what I’d like for dinner tonight, or chime in about how to punish little Johnny for using up the family data plan.
Take Good Care Of My Baby: Bobby Vee – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day
Legendary Singer and Songwriter Glen Campbell Is DEAD at 81 – Breaking Entertainment News
Glen Campbell, who touched hearts and souls with his 21 Top 40 hits including “Rhinestone Cowboy,” “Wichita Lineman” and “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” died Tuesday. He was 81. A rep for Universal Music Group, Campbell’s record label, confirmed the singer’s death to Rolling Stone. During a career that spanned six decades, Campbell sold over 45 million records. In 1968, one of his biggest years, he outsold the Beatles.
Every Little Step: Bobby Brown – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day
Mob Real Estate…
For the mobster who works hard and plays even harder the fruits of their labor are much to envy. Of course, smart gangsters learn to hide their wealth to keep from forking it over to the Feds or Uncle Sam. Others set up investments and fronts to explain their extravagant lifestyle. For example, Al Capone’s net worth when he died was estimated at $1,196,562,500.
Casanova: Levert: (Extended Mix Version) – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day
Lady In Red: Chris De Burgh – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day
Pearce’s Picks: Dick Haymes, 1958-1961
The life and career of Dick Haymes was covered in a piece written several articles ago here on Newzbreaker, and while given a brief mention, glossed over a unique benchmark in his career that saw the production of two fine swing albums heralded by the forgotten balladeer. While Haymes was best known for the tender readings of intricate ballads, his forte which allowed him to have a successful career serenading audiences with traveling orchestra throughout the 1940s, the singer could swing as well, most notably on two releases which saw the light of day in both 1958 and 1961.
The Bad Boys of the Irish Mob
For over 150 years the Irish Mob has battled the Mafia (Italian) the government and each other. Unlike the Italian mob the Irish operate more like lone wolves. They don’t have the buffers or the infrastructure the Italian mob has but their just as notorious and ruthless as their counterparts. Listed below are 7 of the Irish mob’s notable bad boys, across the Atlantic:
Gilligan ran a drug dealing empire focused on the distribution of hash. Known to be both egotistical and vain, Gilligan was anything, but when he received a 20-year sentence for drug trafficking. Gilligan’s notoriety will always be centered around the assassination of an innocent reporter and mother Veronica Guerin. Gilligan was exiled from England after multiple assassination attempts on his life and due to the murder of Veronica Guerin it’s safe to say he has no friends left in Ireland.