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Influence: Tony Bennett and his Mentor Frank Sinatra

May 30th, 2016

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By Jerry Pearce

On January 27th, 2013, I was seated in the next to last row of Prudential Hall at the beautiful New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey. Because of a lovely young lady, I was there to receive a belated Christmas gift: seeing Tony Bennett in concert. After an opening by his equally talented singing daughter Antonia, the booming recorded voice of Frank Sinatra emanated through the cavernous auditorium: “This is my man, this cat, and I’m going to say it again, he’s the greatest singer in the world, Mr. Tony Bennett!”

Tony took to the stage and performed for no less than an hour. When we thought he was leaving the stage for intermission, he reappeared and yelled to the audience “Should we keep going?!?” The audience whipped into a frenzy and Tony darted back to center stage, carousing through another series of songs associated with his career before ending with his famous “I Left My Heart In San Francisco.” All in all, one of the finest concerts I’ve ever experienced, performed by a man who at that time was nearing eighty-seven years old and yet moved with the strength and vitality of a person much younger.

Mega Riffs Vol.7 “Back In the Saddle” by Aerosmith

May 28th, 2016

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By Ian Murphy

“I’m baaaaack!” Time to take a break from the real heavy stuff and get down to some raunchy and raucous Rock and Roll! Who better than the mighty Aerosmith to kick it off? Wailing guitars, stomping drums and a shriek like a bat out of hell, “Back In the Saddle” is THE quintessential rock song. It’s got it all! The band even tried to make it authentic by using a real bullwhip during the intro to get the “crack” just right, and injured themselves in the process. Determination!

‘No-asis’: Liam Gallagher Calls Brother Noel a “Potato,” Declares “Fu*k Oasis”

May 28th, 2016

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By Kristi O’Toole

For a minute there, it seemed like the infamous feud between Liam and Noel Gallagher had finally subsided. Early last year, the two appeared to have buried the hatchet, and they separately even began talking about an Oasis reunion in a vaguely positive light. Well, so much for that lovely thought, as Liam apparently now thinks his brother is no more than a spud.

Pampered Chefs Happy Families: French Onion Soup

May 27th, 2016

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By Kristi O’Toole

Ingredients:
Soup
4 large onions
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Into the Darkest Town in America In The All – News Series GHOSTS OF SHEPHERDSTOWN – Breaking TV News

May 27th, 2016

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Billed as the most haunted town in America, Shepherdstown, W.Va., is known as much for its ghostly residents as it is for the local arts scene, university, and historic attractions. In a community of 1,750 people, almost everyone has experienced something they couldn’t explain, resulting in Shepherdstown’s five-man police department responding to a majority of 911 calls where the disturbances are paranormal, not criminal, in nature.

Totally ‘Screech’ Worthy: Dustin Diamond Arrested for Violating Parole Officials Say

May 26th, 2016

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By Kristi O’Toole

Dustin Diamond, who played Screech in the ’90s television show Saved by the Bell, is back in a Wisconsin jail on a probation hold, less than two months after serving three months for a Christmas 2014 bar stabbing. The Ozaukee County (Wis.) Sheriff’s Office, in a news release Thursday morning, provided little additional information other than that he was booked into the jail at 2:57 p.m. Wednesday.

Pink Floyd: Band to Receive Royal Treatment On Their 50th Anniversary – Breaking Entertainment News

May 26th, 2016

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By Kristi O’Toole

Let me just begin by saying 50 years! What a way to make a gal feel old…

Anyway, on July 7th, 10 special stamps will be issued by the UK’s Royal Mail, to honor Pink Floyd. Six of the stamps celebrate a selection of album covers: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, Atom Heart Mother, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Endless River. The other four stamps focus on the Floyd’s live appearances, from UFO in 1966, through to The Division Bell tour.

Bermuda Triangle: Paranormal Phenomena Or Terrifying Coincidence?

May 26th, 2016

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By Kristi O’Toole

You won’t find it on any official map and you won’t know when you cross the line, but according to some people, the Bermuda Triangle is a very real place where dozen of ships, planes and people have disappeared with no good explanation. Since a magazine first coined the phrase “Bermuda Triangle” in 1964, the mystery has continued to attract attention. When you dig deeper into most cases, though, they’re much less mysterious. Either they were never in the area to begin with, they were actually found, or there’s a reasonable explanation for their disappearance.

Pampered Chefs Happy Families: Summer Tortellini Salad

May 26th, 2016

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By Kristi O’Toole

Ingredients:

1 package (9 ounces) uncooked refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Cartoonist Mell Lazarus of MOMMA Comic Strip Fame Dead at 89 – Cause of Death Revealed

May 26th, 2016

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

Cartoonist Mell Lazarus who created two popular comic strips with one being MOMMA, has died at the age of 89 this past Tuesday, in his home located in Los Angeles California. “The cause was complications of Alzheimer’s Disease”, said his wife, Sally Mitchell.

Julius LaRosa: Remembering A Gentleman Of Song

May 25th, 2016

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By Jerry Pearce

When we think of famous singers of standards that emerged and endured from the 1950s onward, two names automatically spring to the average lover of music: Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. While these two legendary singers are undoubtedly at the top of their field, there was a bevy of other pop standard singers that followed them throughout this decade, a high-class group of accomplished vocalists that included (in no order in terms of greatness) Dick Haymes, David Allyn, Al Martino, Johnny Holiday, Jimmy Roselli, Johnny Hartman, and Jackie Paris.

While all of these singers enjoyed immense popularity as headliners and record makers in their own right, it’s debatable as to whether they ever achieved the level of popularity that the two “leaders” would surmount. There was another singer (who always cited Sinatra as his influence) amongst this group whose rich baritone voice had a quality and style all unto its own, his voice and career sustained well into his seventies. His name was Julius LaRosa, and we lost him two weeks ago at the age of eighty-six.

DeShawn’s Gamers Corner: Wii U Adapters and GOML

May 25th, 2016

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By DeShawn Harry

What up fam! Wanted to share some experience I had this last week. I have recently picked up a Wii U from Craigslist to play Super Smash Brothers 4 and Pokken Tournament. Which if you are looking to pick up a Wii U I would suggest finding one on Craigslist, don’t pay retail. I wanted to get somewhat competitive with it. So there are two huge draw backs with the Wii U, there isn’t a stock way to have a wired connection and the controllers are all wireless. Input lag isn’t something I want to deal with so I had to work around both of these issues. There is a way to get around the input lag, an adapter that allows you to wire in up-to 4 original GameCube controllers straight the console. Also a USB to Ethernet adapter is required to get the console off Wi-Fi and to reliable speeds with less latency.

Jack ‘Sorrow’: Amber Heard Files for Divorce From Johnny Depp – Breaking Entertainment News

May 25th, 2016

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By Kristi O’Toole

Amber Heard has filed for divorce from Johnny Depp after 15 months of marriage. Heard, 30, filed a divorce petition on Monday citing irreconcilable differences, TMZ reports.The couple married in February last year after first meeting on the set of 2011’s The Rum Diary. The actress is reportedly asking for spousal support from Depp, 52, and sources tell TMZ the couple did not have a prenup. Reps for the couple were not immediately available for comment.

Beth Howland Who Played the Lovable Vera on Alice DEAD at 74 – Cause of Death Revealed

May 25th, 2016

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

In the 1970’s, we had so many great TV shows and one of them was ALICE. It starred Linda Lavin, who played Alice and took place in Mel’s Diner. You had a great supporting case and one of them was Beth Howland, who played the dizzy, but lovable Vera.

Sadly, Howland has died at the age of 74. She actually passed away December 31st, but her husband George Kimbrough told the New York Times he didn’t announce her death out of respect for her wishes, noting that she didn’t want a funeral or memorial service. He said the cause of death was lung cancer.

Pink Panther Co Star Burt Kwouk Who Played Cato DEAD at 85 – Breaking Entertainment News

May 24th, 2016

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

Actor Burt Kwouk who played a martial arts expert in the Pink Panther movies has died at 85. Kwouk’s agent, Jean Diamond, said in a statement that he “passed peacefully” on Tuesday. She didn’t give a cause of death.

NewzBreaker extends our condolences to the Kwouk family in their time of grief.

Pampered Chefs Happy Families: Roasted Spring Vegetables

May 24th, 2016

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By Kristi O’Toole

Ingredients:

1/2 lb (225 g) fresh asparagus spears
1 medium yellow or red bell pepper
1 medium red onion
1/2 lb (225 g) baby carrots (about 1 1/2 cups/375 mL)

Love Is In The Air In Mexico As Eva Longoria Weds Jose Antonio Baston – Breaking Entertainment News

May 23rd, 2016

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By Kristi O’Toole

Eva Longoria is still floating! “On cloud nine”, the actress posted on her Instagram Sunday May 22, just one day after she and longtime love, Jose ‘Pepe’ Baston tied the knot in a star studded ceremony in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. “In our garden, surrounded by a small gathering of people we love, Pepe and I tied the knot!” the 41-year-old actress captioned a picture of the newlyweds’ wedding bands and their name cards. Longoria and Baston, 47, exchanged vows at Baston’s home in the presence of A-list friends including Ricky Martin, Victoria and David Beckham, Melanie Griffith, Vanessa Williams and Mario Lopez.

When Your Child’s Invisible Friend Isn’t So Imaginary: Scary Tales That Will Freak You Out!

May 23rd, 2016

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By Kristi O’Toole

Though I don’t recall ever having an imaginary friend, I can’t be positive that one never came to play during my childhood. For most kids an imaginary friend is as common as chicken pox. However, what if your child’s new friend isn’t so imaginary? Here are a few of the most terrifying stories of unimaginable friends.

Betsy:

This is the story of a young girl whose parents divorced; her mother left them and her father took to drinking heavily. This young lady spent a lot of time alone when she finally met a new friend named Betsy. She and Betsy would hang out together all the time; Betsy showed her a really cool tree fort she had built in the woods and some old ruined railroad tracks. The girls became so close that Betsy even had Thanksgiving dinner with the family over at an aunt’s house one year.

Nick Menza: Former Megadeth Drummer Dies of Heart Failure at Age 51

May 22nd, 2016

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By Kristi O’Toole

The former drummer with the US thrash metal band Megadeth, Nick Menza, is reported to have died after collapsing on stage at a gig in California. Menza, who was 51, is said to have suffered a heart attack during one of his regular sessions with his band OHM at a small Los Angeles jazz club, the Baked Potato. The club posted “RIP Nick Menza” on its Facebook page in the early hours of Sunday. Dave Mustaine, co-founder of Megadeth, said on Twitter that he awoke at 4am to the news. “Tell me this isn’t true,” he wrote.

Sometimes It Snows In April: Prince – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

May 21st, 2016

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MR Ed Star Alan Young DEAD at 96 – Entertainment News

May 21st, 2016

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

Beloved character actor Alan Young whose most famous role was as the sidekick of the talking horse MR Ed died yesterday at the age of 96. No cause of death was revealed. The CBS show ran for six seasons (1961 to 1965) and Young played Wilbur Post, a very friendly architect.

NewzBreaker extends our condolences to the Young family in their time of grief.

Magic Johnson Shares Hilarious Stories about Prince – Entertainment News

May 20th, 2016

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NBA Legend Magic Johnson shares some great stories about Prince. Read HERE.

Original Beastie Boys Member John Berry Dead at 52

May 20th, 2016

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By Kristi O’Toole

John Berry, an original member of hip-hop group the Beastie Boys, died Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. at a hospice in Danvers, Massachusetts. He was 52. John Berry III, Berry’s father, confirmed his death Thursday afternoon to Rolling Stone. He said his son suffered from frontal lobe dementia, which had worsened in recent months. Berry is credited with coming up with the name Beastie Boys when they were teenagers. He attended the Walden School in New York with Mike Diamond. The group formed in July 1981, with Berry and Diamond joined by Adam Yauch and Kate Schellenbach. The first Beastie Boys shows took place at Berry’s old loft at the corner of West 100th Street and Broadway in Manhattan’s Upper West Side, where a small crowd gathered to hear the fledgling hardcore/punk band.

Pampered Chefs Happy Families: Tomato Basil Soup with Ricotta Dumplings

May 20th, 2016

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By Kristi O’Toole

The tender and delicate dumplings stand out in this simple soup.

Ingredients:

Soup
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained

Fur Babies Corner: Come Out Tomorrow to Get Your Pet Mirochipped!

May 20th, 2016

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By Delsie Lewis

Saturday the 21st of May Fur Babies will be at Animalholics Pet Shop in Wagoner, Oklahoma microchipping pets for the public. The microchip identifies your pet, giving your address and phone number when the chip is scanned. If your pet is lost or stolen, this is a sure way to prove your pet is yours. Yes, they will have to be scanned for the chip to be read, that is easily done. Microchips will not track your pet for you. At the current time that capability is not available in an implanted device.