A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that tests show Prince died of an opioid overdose.The official, who is close to the investigation, spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media. The 57-year-old singer was found dead April 21 at his Minneapolis-area estate The findings confirm the suspicions we all had that opioids played a role in the musician’s death. After he died, a law enforcement official told the AP that investigators were examining whether an overdose was to blame and whether a doctor had prescribed him drugs in the preceding weeks.
Thousands Heartbroken as Official Cause Of Prince’s Death In – Breaking Entertainment News


Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris Split After 15 Months: New Number Single Looms On Horizon


Pop star Taylor Swift is well known for many reasons, unfortunately for her one of those reasons are her many failed relationships. For those of you keeping count, dust off your journal and add Calvin Harris to the list. After 15 months together the pair call it quits.
It is thought that Harris, who was involved in a car crash in Los Angeles last month, was the one to call things off. A source revealed: “Taylor’s heart was more in it then he was. He started to lose interest over the past few months, but really tried to not just break up.” Ouch, poor Taylor.
The Latest Cover of Jefferson Airplane’s ‘White Rabbit’ Will Leave You Seeing Pink


When I read where pop star, Pink covered the song that made Grace Slick a household name, ‘White Rabbit’, I was over like, ‘nope’. In my opinion, much like the late great Janis Joplin there is only one Slick, and the thought of her signature tune potentially being butchered burned me up. However, after forcing myself to listen to Pink’s cover, not only am I willing to admit she slayed it, but I’m also not ashamed to admit she leftme covered with chills!
Pampered Chefs Happy Families: Pecan Crumble Sweet Potato Casserole


What a delicious spin on the sweet potato pie, me oh my!
Ingredients:
5 lbs (2.25 kg) sweet potatoes
1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, divided
1 cup (250 mL) coarsely crushed graham crackers
1 cup (250 mL) coarsely chopped pecan halves
Deshawn’s Gamer Corner: Steelseries Sensei Mouse


What up Fam! I’m going to give you my review of the Sensei laser gaming mouse by Steelseries. I’ve been using this mouse for a little over 2 years now and I absolutely love it. Before the Sensei I used a Razr mouse that I did enjoy and I feel is the most comfortable mouse I’ve used, but the style and precision of the Sensei is by far my favorite thing about the Sensei. First things first the packaging, I think they did a wonderful job with the packaging making it a book style box. Information on the mouse on one side and clear plastic on the other so you can see the product before you even open it up. Even having pro gamer testimonies on the side to help your decision, if you were on the fence after you picked up the box.
Fur Babies Corner: Don’t Blame Me…


Most all of the rescues in NE Oklahoma know each other and talk to each other about animals that need rescue. It has been puppy and kitten season for a couple of months, this year seems longer than most have. Rescues many times deal with the same people. Many times people will call a rescue to advise them of the litter of puppies or kittens they have and need to find homes for. People with litters get worried they are going to have to feed all of these babies, suddenly their “emergency” becomes someone else’s problem. They HAVE to be gone by tomorrow, it seems many people that have unwanted litters get evicted.
Pampered Chef Happy Families: Pomegranate Glazed Cornish Hen


I absolutely love Cornish hens because of their versatility, and my kids think the ‘tiny turkey’s’ are super neat. This recipe is so simple and so delicious that anyone could knock it out of the park!
Ingredients:
Pomegranate Glaze
2 cups pomegranate juice
1/4 cup sugar
8 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered
Cornish Hen
Pampered Chefs Happy Families: Mexican Corn On the Cob


Ingredients:
12 ears corn, husks and silk removed
1/2 cup (125 mL) mayonnaise
1 cup (250 mL) finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice
Influence: Tony Bennett and his Mentor Frank Sinatra


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


“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”


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


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


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


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


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.
Pampered Chefs Happy Families: Summer Tortellini Salad


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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)