So Many Tunes Crammed Into 2 Days

Click on the horns to go directy to the 100.1 Classic Concert Calendar. Find out who's playing where in the Coulee Region.

New Movies at Box Office

Adam Sandler and Seth Rogan are a couple of my favorite comedic actors, but how will it work with the two of them together? It's not all about the funny in this one. Check out the trailer to Funny People and the other new releases below.

Funny People

Aliens in the Attic

The Collector

Whoa, You Got Old!: Saved By the Bell

How have Zack, Slater, and especially Screech, fared since their days at Bayside High? We look back on the stars of "Saved By the Bell." "When I wake up in the morning and the alarm gives out a warning, I don't think I'll ever make it on time - it's alright cuz I'm saved by the bell!" So went the theme song for "Saved By the Bell," a show that made high-school seem like a blast. Click on the pic to see them today.
Saved by the Bell: Brokeback Style

UCLA Cancels Beloved 'Undie Run' Tradition, Citing Safety Fears

UCLA said this week it is canceling the finals-week tradition known as "Undie Run," when students blow off steam by jogging through campus in their underwear.
The university cited fights, injuries, vandalism and other safety and security problems as the main reasons it is no longer allowing the event, according to a statement issued Tuesday by UCLA.
Undie Run occurs three times a year on the Wednesday of each quarter’s finals week. C'mon!, I bet they're gonna have more fights and vandalism for not having the "Undie Run". Click on the pic to see the run video.

Erin Andrews' 911 call: 'I'm being treated like I'm Britney Spears'

Last week, the ESPN reporter called 911 to report two photographers parked outside her house in suburban Atlanta. She described herself as "the girl that was videotaped in my hotel room in the nude" and expressed frustration about being treated like Britney Spears. Andrews sounds to be both totally in control and absolutely helpless at the same time. She's exceedingly polite, but peppers her call with profanity. And a few seconds before almost breaking out into tears on the phone, Andrews is playfully telling her mom that she's "totally being obvious" as they're trying to get a license plate number. I'm sure it's frustrating to go from every guy imagining you naked to now knowing exactly what it looks like, but we still fantasize about you the same Erin. Click on the pic to hear the 911 call.
Erin Andrews Peephole Video Scandal!

Urlacher shoots down talk of Cutler insult Urlacher: It's stupid

In Brian Urlacher's eyes, it was just Bobby Wade trying to stir up trouble.That's how the Bears linebacker viewed the comments his former teammate offered to a Minneapolis radio station Wednesday, comments suggesting Urlacher was not too fond of new teammate Jay Cutler.Wade, now a wide receiver for the rival Vikings, told KFAN-AM that Urlacher called Cutler a wimp during a conversation they had in Las Vegas. But Wade used a much stronger word that had to be edited from the broadcast."Oh, please. I don't think I would ever say that about one of my teammates," Urlacher told the Tribune. "Look, Bobby Wade's a friend of mine. He's trying to get things going before training camp. That's just Bobby being Bobby. I'm pretty sure Jay knows I wouldn't say that about him." Click on pic for full story. I'm fine with it if it happened. Sometimes shiz like that gets both sides fired up to play to win on both sides of the ball. Hence Ditka/Ryan....Da Bears!
2009 Chicago Bears Preview (With Jay Cutler)

Whereabouts of Jackson's Body Remain Unclear

More than a month after Michael Jackson’s sudden death, the whereabouts of his body remain unclear.
The King of Pop's gold-plated, rose-covered casket was last seen at his public memorial service on July 7 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. After the service, it was driven away to parts unknown.
Reports have placed Jackson’s body in an above-ground white marble crypt that is owned by Motown Records founder Berry Gordy at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills. Gordy reportedly offered Jackson’s family the use of the crypt until they finalize plans on where to bury the entertainer’s body.
But a spokeswoman for Gordy denied those reports.
Jackson's Mom to Get Custody of His Kids

Another NFL Team Says No to Michael Vick

Washington Redskins coach Jim Zorn told the media his team wouldn't sign Vick "at this juncture."
Zorn says he wishes Vick the best and is sure the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback will return to the NFL.
The Redskins join a long list of teams — including the New York Giants, Jets and Dallas Cowboys — that have said they don't want Vick after he served 18 months in federal prison for running a dogfighting ring. I think that the Vikings owe it to their fans after Childress threw Jackson & Rosenfels under the bus for Favre and that did not work out. Might as well bring Vick instead. Childress is so on his way out after this season anyway. Instead of the "Love Boat" it could be the "Kennel Boat".
Goodell On Vick's NFL Return

Megan Fox Bites Back: I Talk About Sex, That Doesn't Make Me Angelina Jolie

With her jet-black hair, thick red lips, sexy attitude and uncensored mouth its hard not to think of Megan Fox as the emerging Angelina Jolie, but the 23-year-old "Transformers" starlet has had enough with constantly being compared to the actress/activist. Click on the pic for the full story.
Megan Fox vs. Angelina Jolie
Celebrity Tattoos: Angelina Jolie, Megan Fox & Rihanna

Brett Favre says no to a comeback with the Vikings

The purple No. 4 jerseys with “FAVRE” on the back were already in heavy circulation around the Twin Cities and it seemed almost inevitable that Brett Favre would end his second retirement to join the Minnesota Vikings.
Then Favre dropped the news that surprised many—inside the organization and out—when he called Vikings coach Brad Childress on Tuesday to tell him he was staying retired and would not be joining the Vikings for training camp. I am very surprised that he would go as far as he did with it and then withdraw at the last second. Nothing he decides is logical. Maybe now Michael Vick will find a home in Minnesota? Click on the pic for the full story.

Fallon, Diddy Slow Jam Obama's Poll Numbers

A recent report came out that said that President Obama's approval rating was slipping, so instead of just telling the story in a normal news fashion, Jimmy Fallon does it in a "Slow Jam" with a special visit from Diddy. I thought it was pretty clever and catchy. Check it out by clicking on Jimmy.

Washington to tax Botox to pay for new healthcare plan?

If that is true that our government has plans to tax Botox, then Melissa & Joan Rivers are headed to the poor house. Check out some other Hollywood celebs that will feel financial pain by clicking on the Botox family.

Jackson Probe Widens To Include More Than a Dozen Doctors

Dr. Conrad Murray has emerged as the primary target in the death of Michael Jackson — but law enforcement sources tell us a massive investigation is taking form into what could be fraudulent prescription practices of more than a dozen doctors ... and we're told that number could easily double. Hmmm....I remember saying that he was the primary suspect after it happened and then the police cleared him and said that he was cooperating? Get the full story by clicking on the Doc.

Dr. Conrad Murray: 'I gave Michael Jackson Drugs!' + Charged with Manslaughter

Bud Considering Reinstatement for Rose?

It has been 20 years now that Pete Rose has been banned from baseball and according to the New York Daily News, Bud Selig is considering his reinstatement after things that were said by Hank Aaron at the Hall of Fame festivities this past weekend. It is time for Pete to return! Not as a Manager as he has expressed interest many times, but as an ambassador of the sport that he helped to make America's favorite passtime. Pete is the all time hits leader and as a player, exemplfied the true spirit of the game. "Charlie Hustle" was one of his nicknames and I can find no better picture than the one above to capture it. Pete bet on baseball and lied about it. Pete is the ultimate competitor. Pete has paid the price and it is now time that he claim his rightful spot in the Hall of Fame.

Pete Rose Aqua Velva Commercial

Hell's Kitchen Tonight on FOX!

Did you watch the 2 hour season premiere last Tuesday? It was explosive with Jean Phillip almost coming to blows with one of the chefs and then another chef wanting to fight Gordon Ramsay, "Big Robert's" return and much more. If you missed it, you can watch it by clicking on the chef. If you don't know what they are competing for, here's the info. Each week Ramsay grills the ambitious hopefuls, putting them through rigorous culinary challenges and testing them to see who can handle the pressure of a fast-paced kitchen where only the skilled survive. In each episode, Ramsay will eliminate one chef while the rest remain to fillet their way toward the grand prize of a Head Chef position at Araxi Restaurant in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. That is where the 2010 Winter Olympic games are being held.

Michael Vick Reinstated by NFL

The door is ajar for Michael Vick to return to the NFL. Only Vick, and any team willing to sign him, can open it fully. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reinstated Vick on Monday, with conditions. Free after serving 18 months in prison for running a dogfighting ring, Vick could participate in regular-season games as early as October.
Vick can immediately take part in preseason practices, workouts and meetings and can play in the final two preseason games — if he can find a team. A number of clubs have already said they are not interested.
Now the question is, who is in the market for Vick? I know T.O. wants him in Buffalo. The Bears have been mentioned, but as a back up to Cutler. The Vikings could use him if Favre does not come back. I think he would be a perfect fit in Miami.

The Buzz: Michael Vick

GPS Typo Leads Couple 400 Miles Off Course

Officials say a Swedish couple looking for the pristine waters of the popular island of Capri ended some 400 miles (660 kilometers) away in the northern industrial town of Carpi after misspelling the destination on their car's GPS.
Angelo Giovannini, a spokesman for the Carpi town hall, near Modena, said Tuesday the couple drove into the main square last week and asked the local tourist office how to reach Capri's famed Blue Grotto sea cave.
Giovannini said "we thought they might mean a restaurant. Capri is an island, they did not even wonder why they didn't cross any bridge or take any boat."
He said the couple, who were not identified, arrived from Venice and later set off to their planned destination at the other end of the Italian peninsula. Hey Sven & Ollie, get a clue!

Fans get first look at star-studded "Iron Man 2"

Filming for "Iron Man 2" finished just last week but thousands of fans got their first sneak peek at the star-studded new cast members this weekend at the Comic-Con convention.
Ten months before "Iron Man 2" hits movie theaters in May 2010, fans saw Robert Downey Jr.'s industrialist-turned-playboy superhero Tony Stark working alone and considering another request to join forces with Nick Fury, played by Samuel L. Jackson. "Iron Man" turned Downey Jr. into an unexpected action movie hero in 2008 and made an impressive $585 million at the worldwide box office, making it one of the most successful Marvel comics film franchises. Click on the pic for the full story.

Iron Man 2 Comic Con 2009 Debut Trailer -Video Game

First Look Photos Including Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow

Action guinea pigs topple Potter at box office

A trio of animated secret agent guinea pigs broke the spell of the new Harry Potter movie to take the top spot at the North American box office, according to studio estimates issued on Sunday.
"G-Force," a Disney live action and computer-generated animation family feature, earned $32.1 million in the United States and Canada, pushing "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" down to second place with $30 million in its second weekend.
The sixth movie in the boy wizard franchise dropped 61 percent from its huge opening last weekend -- a fall-off that was in line with studio expectations -- but is still on course for becoming the second biggest Potter movie so far. Romantic comedy "The Ugly Truth," starring Katherine Heigl of TV medical show "Grey's Anatomy" and British heart-throb Gerard Butler, brought in a solid $27 million to take third place -- above expectations, distributor Sony Pictures said.
G-Force Official Trailer
'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' Trailer
The Ugly Truth Trailer

Arrest Made in Hit-and-Run Death of Ex-'American Idol' Contestant

Authorities have arrested a man on charges stemming from an accident that claimed the life of an "American Idol" contestant at the Jersey shore.
Daniel Bark was charged with reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident. The 23-year-old is from Toms River.
Alexis Cohen sustained abdomen, chest and head injuries after she was hit by a vehicle in Seaside Heights early Saturday, authorities said.
The 24-year-old Allentown, Pa., resident is best known for her angry yet empowered rejection rant during the show's seventh season.
She also auditioned unsuccessfully for "American Idol" last year.

American Idol Season 7 - Alexis Cohen

Palin resigns, blasts press, 'starlets'

Gov. Sarah Palin resigned on Sunday with a blast at the media that reflected the frustrations that led her to leave office a year-and-a-half before her term expired. But speaking in a style that her fans see as plain talk and her detractors consider disjointed, she offered almost nothing about what she was planning to do next.
Plainly feeling liberated, Palin said that the freedom of the press was an important American right and one that members of the military died to protect.
“So, how about, in honor of the American soldier, you quit making things up,” she said with an insistent voice, prompting loud applause and cheers from a mostly sympathetic audience gathered at a park here. Click on the GILF for the whole story.

World's Prettiest Political Figures

Palin's resignation speech

Earth bears scars of human destruction: astronaut

A Canadian astronaut aboard the International Space Station said on Sunday it looks like Earth's ice caps have melted a bit since he was last in orbit 12 years ago.
Bob Thirsk, who is two months into a planned six-month stay aboard the station, said he is mostly in awe when he looks out the window, particularly at the sliver of atmosphere wrapped around the planet.
"It's a very thin veil of atmosphere around the Earth that keeps us alive," Thirsk said during an in-flight news conference. "Most of the time when I look out the window I'm in awe. But there are some effects of the human destruction of the Earth as well." Click on pic for full story.

International Space Station Tour (Part I)

International Space Station Tour (Part II)

Perfection: Sox’ Mark Buehrle pitches perfect game

The 105th pitch of Mark Buehrle’s day broke in toward Gabe Kapler, who turned on it and connected. Buehrle looked up and knew—his perfect game was in jeopardy.
Just in as a defensive replacement, Chicago White Sox center fielder DeWayne Wise sprinted toward the fence in left-center, a dozen strides. What happened next would be either a moment of baseball magic or the ninth-inning end of Buehrle’s bid for perfection against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Wise jumped and extended his right arm above the top of the 8-foot wall. The ball landed in his glove’s webbing but then popped out for a split second as he was caroming off the wall and stumbling on the warning track. Wise grabbed it with his bare left hand, fell to the ground and rolled. He bounced up, proudly displaying the ball for the crowd.
Magic. A home run turned into an out.
His biggest threat behind him, Buehrle coolly closed out the 18th perfect game in major league history, a 5-0 victory Thursday.
Dewayne Wise Catch to Save Perfect Game, Amazing!

NFL to start draft on Thursday in prime time

The NFL is making its already popular draft even more television-friendly, moving the first round to Thursday night.
Next year’s draft will switch from a two-day, weekend format to a three-day event with the opening round in prime time for the first time.
The NFL said Thursday that the first round will begin at 6:30 p.m. on April 22. The second and third rounds will start at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, with the last four rounds beginning Saturday morning.
“Moving the first round to prime time on Thursday night will make the first round of the draft available to fans on what is typically the most-watched night of television,” commissioner Roger Goodell said in a release.
The draft will continue to be televised by ESPN and NFL Network and held at Radio City Music Hall. A total of 39 million viewers watched the draft this year.

"G-Force" amps the action in run-of-the-mill story

Just because it happens to feature a bunch of cute, talking guinea pigs doesn't for one second mean that producer Jerry Bruckheimer's first foray into 3D isn't anything other than business as usual.
In other words, "G-Force" is your patented Bruckheimer loud and proud, precisely programed, turbo-powered thrill ride.
There's seldom a dull moment -- but nor are there any that allow viewers young or old to invest in its elite team of furry characters to any satisfying or lasting degree, despite the presence of an energetic voice cast. Click on pic for full story.
G-Force 3D Trailer

Michael Jackson's Prosthetic Nose Is Missing

Michael Jackson wore a prosthetic nose, according a report — and it was missing from his surgically mangled face as he lay in an LA morgue.
Left behind was a small, dark hole surrounded by bits of cartilage, Rolling Stone magazine said, citing witnesses who saw the King of Pop's body on the autopsy table. I wonder how much you could get for Jacko's nose on Ebay? Click on the pic to get the full story.
Michael Jackson's reason for the nose change

Famous Taco Bell Chihuahua Dead at 15

The famous Taco Bell Spokesdog – who charmed audiences with the catchphrase “Yo Quiero Taco Bell” – has died.
Gidget, the 15-year-old Chihuaha, suffered a fatal stroke Tuesday night, according to a report from People magazine.
The “mostly-retired” canine also appeared in the film “Legally Blonde 2,” starring as Bruiser’s mom. In addition, she appeared in a commercial for the ‘90s edition of Trivial Pursuit. Rumor has it that "Triumph the insult comic dog" will appear in new ad's.

Taco Bell Dog - Romantic Dinner

Yo Quiero Taco Bell TV Commercial

Hef's Twins

Since becoming Hugh Hefner’s official girlfriends in October last year, Floridian twins Karissa and Kristina Shannon have pretty much kept quiet and let their magazine mogul man do all the talking at events and interviews. But finally, the glowing 19-year-olds are speaking up and feature as Miss July and Miss August playmates in the first-ever bi-monthly issue of “Playboy.” Click on the pic to find out more about them.

Playboy and WingHouse twins Karissa and Kristina Shannon

Woman With Hormone Condition Stands 6-Feet, 6-Inches; Weighs 476 Pounds

Standing at 6ft 6ins and weighing 476 pounds, this woman has been dubbed a modern-day giant - and, alarmingly, she is still growing.
Tanya Angus, who suffers from a rare growth condition, is already one of the tallest and heaviest women on the planet.
Now doctors say she is the only woman in the world whose growth cannot be halted by medication. Suffering from a rare disease known as Acromeglia, a condition often referred to as 'gigantism', (which means her body is producing too much growth hormone), Tanya rocketed from a slender 5ft 8ins at the age of 18 to a massive 6ft 6ins and 476 pounds. To see more pics and get more on the story, click the pic.

Now that's a knife! Let's cut the budget

Ever the entertainer, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has posted a Twitter video related to the state's budget crisis in which he picks up an oversized knife and jokes about autographing state vehicles that will be auctioned to raise cash.
California is trying to close a $26 billion deficit through deep cuts to schools, universities and social programs, while furloughing state workers three days a month. Here is a great example of exactly why California is so much in the red. Check out the hilarious video by clicking on the Governator. "Cut the budget", picking up where Billy Mays left off.

Obama goes prime-time to pitch healthcare

President Barack Obama shifts his effort to convince the American people healthcare reform is the right thing to do right now to prime time Wednesday.
In an evening news conference, Obama is expected to outline the case for healthcare reform as well as provide an update on what has been accomplished since he took office in January. The major networks are not so pleased that this President needs so much face time. NBC and FOX have refused to let him take prime time to pitch his controversial healthcare plan and instead will have their most watched summer shows. NBC with America's Got Talent, featuring an appearance from Subo and FOX with So You Think You Can Dance. I wonder who will win in the ratings?

Barack Obama Attack Ad: Unacceptable Jeans

Famous Animal Film Stars

Check out the pics of these famous animal stars by clicking on the pic. The animated movie 'G-Force,' starring a bunch of guinea pig spies, opens July 24. But before their were guinea pigs, there was loyal Lassie. A dog named Pal starred in the original 1943 film, and reprised his role in the next six. Pal died in 1958, but his trailblazing legacy lives on. Just ask the guinea pigs.

G-Force Trailer

Longest Solar Eclipse Shrouds Asia in Darkness

The longest solar eclipse of the 21st century pitched a swath of Asia from India to China into near darkness Wednesday as millions gathered to watch the phenomenon.
But millions more, gripped by fear, shuttered themselves in. India abounds in superstitions and fables based on Hindu mythology, one of which says an eclipse is caused when a dragon-demon swallows the sun. How do you like those Hindu 3D glasses?
The eclipse is caused when the moon covers the sun completely to cast a shadow on earth. In some parts of Asia it lasted as long as 6 minutes and 39 seconds. Which is much longer than I did after I convinced my wife that the end of the world was coming and we needed to go with a smile. Click on the pic for the full story and more pics.

Solar Eclipse 2009 22 July

NFL Looks Into Allegations Against Roethlisberger

In the last year, Ben Roethlisberger led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a Super Bowl title and solidified his legacy as one of the game's great big-game quarterbacks.
But it's what may have happened at a celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe in the summer of 2008 that is the big talk around Steelers camp as the quarterback gets ready to defend the team's championship.
A woman has filed a bombshell lawsuit saying Roethlisberger raped her in a hotel penthouse a year ago, a claim he vehemently denies. The woman never went to the authorities with her story, and it's unclear why she decided to file the lawsuit seeking hundreds of thousands of dollars a full year later. Looks like a Duke rugby case to me. She wants Ben to show her the money cause times are tough. If it did happen, of course he should be punished like any other monster that rapes.

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Accused of Rape

Duluth police say fetish exercise-ball slasher has been at it again

A Duluth man with a history of burglary to satisfy a self-professed sexual fetish for slashing large rubber exercise balls has been at it again, according to a complaint made public Thursday. Christopher Neil Bjerkness, 31, is accused of breaking into the St. Mary’s Duluth Clinic West building at 4212 Grand Ave., where he allegedly slashed exercise balls, apparently with a sharp knife. Click on pic for full story. Dude was either a fatty who had it out for stability balls, or he wanted to date his trainer who rejected him. Actually could be a combination of both.

Stability Ball Fun

Solar eclipse pits superstition against science

Indian astrologers are predicting violence and turmoil across the world as a result of this week's total solar eclipse, which the superstitious and religious view as a sign of potential doom.
But astronomers, scientists and secularists are trying to play down claims of evil portent in connection with Wednesday's natural spectacle, when the moon will come between the Earth and the sun, completely obscuring the sun.
In Hindu mythology, the two demons Rahu and Ketu are said to "swallow" the sun during eclipses, snuffing out its life-giving light and causing food to become inedible and water undrinkable.
Pregnant women are advised to stay indoors to prevent their babies developing birth defects, while prayers, fasting and ritual bathing, particularly in holy rivers, are encouraged. Click on pic for full story.

Solar Eclipse 2009 Tell us what you know bout this INCREDIBLE PHENOMENA, ending of the earth!!??

Watchmen out on DVD today

Watchmen is out on DVD today and I plan on picking it up. The critics blasted it when it hit the box office and I guess I just need to see it for myself. The trailer's looked pretty cool, but as you know, that is sometimes the only good parts of a movie. Click on the pic to see the trailer.

Erin Andrews Scare

ESPN reporter Erin Andrews became a victim of video voyeurism after someone shot video of her in a private moment through her hotel room peephole.In conjunction with ESPN and her attorney, Andrews is working with authorities to catch the perpetrators of this heinous act, but the damage has been done. Her privacy has been invaded, and the video of her naked body is out there. Most Web sites have deleted the video under threat of legal action, but that can't undo the fact that it was shot and posted in the first place.Nor will it change what could be a ripple effect on women working on-camera in sports. Until now, most of the attention around Andrews has been harmless fun. She is attractive, friendly and knowledgeable about sports, which made her a magnet for attention. Blogs were smart enough to take advantage of that. Her nickname is "Erin Pageviews" because any mention of her is an automatic traffic boost. Click on the pic for the full story.

ERIN ANDREWS HOSTS NCAA FOOTBALL 10'S "ROAD TO GLORY"

Steve Miller Band's 2 Hour Show

What a great show last night as Steve Miller gave us a full blown blues/70's rock experience here at Rock Fest. Miller changed guitars about 6 times as he played just about every hit and some great blues stuff in between. Sonny Charles took lead vocals on a lot of the blues jams. Dude was rockin' some funky ass shoes and his dancing was a spectacle in it self. Norman Buffalo was amazing on the harmonica. If you are a Steve Miller Band fan, his show will not dissapoint.

Rock Fest Live From Cadott Wisconsin on Radio Row

Steve Miller Band headlines day 1 from Rock Fest 09'. Come check us out on radio row and give a shout out to your friends and family with 100.1, your official Rock Fest station.

Steve Miller Band - The Joker

Romo/Simpson Split: Tony Was Bored With Jessica and Papa Joe?

Pop diva Jessica Simpson says that she had the same dreams as "every normal person" to make records, babies and "hopefully get married soon." But it looks like that won't be happening any time soon with her now ex-boyfriend Tony Romo.
Simpson was undoubtedly suffering the 29th birthday blues on Friday having been dumped just the night before by longtime lover Romo, but a source close to Simpson said that the "sudden" split wasn’t so sudden after all.
"It was a long time coming, he hasn't really been into her and the relationship for awhile, but stayed together because he didn't want to look like a jerk for not having a better reason to break it off," said our source. "And she's trying to save face by saying that it's because of their busy schedules." Alright, who's next?

Jessica Simpson Striptease Dukes

NL Looking to End AL's 13-Year All-Star Dominance

Trying to predict the MVP of the All-Star game? Turn to the American League.
From the Alomar brothers to Pedro Martinez to Cal Ripken Jr. to J.D. Drew, the junior circuit has provided most of the thrills over the past dozen years.
When San Francisco's Tim Lincecum throws the first pitch to Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki on Tuesday night at the new Busch Stadium — after President Barack Obama's ceremonial toss to Cardinals star Albert Pujols — the NL will be seeking its first win in 13 years. Even a pregame pep talk by Ernie Banks didn't help the NL last year at old Yankee Stadium, where Michael Young's sacrifice fly at 1:37 a.m. gave the AL a 4-3, 15-inning victory.
Now 11-0-1 since its 1996 defeat at Philadelphia — the longest unbeaten streak in All-Star history — the AL has cut the overall gap to 40-37-2 and hasn't lost in six meetings since the winning league started receiving home-field advantage in the World Series.

2009 Home Run Derby Prince Fielder Wins

Oops: Obama's Teleprompter Breaks Mid-Speech

The president has been criticized for relying too heavily on his teleprompter for routine remarks and the device has become jokingly known as "TOTUS." President Barack Obama had just started a spirited defense of his economic stimulus plan on Monday when one of his teleprompter screens came loose, crashed to the floor and shattered into pieces. Click on the pic for the full story.

Watch him flounder without it

'Bruno' Lands Number One Spot at Weekend Box Office

Gay Austrian fashion devotee Bruno has landed the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office, though it's uncertain how much staying power he has.
Sacha Baron Cohen's "Bruno" started big on opening day Friday but had a huge drop the rest of the weekend, with the Universal Pictures mock documentary finishing with $30.4 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
The movie took in nearly half of its weekend total — $14.4 million — on Friday, then tumbled with just $8.8 million Saturday and an estimated $7.2 million Sunday. Those are signs that it won't beat his Borat flick from a few years back.

Bruno - Official Trailer

Joe Jackson Wants Michael's Kids to Tour as 'Jackson 3'

Michael Jackson's father, Joe Jackson, is lining up the King of Pop's children for a world tour as The Jackson Three — despite family members accusing him of trying to "exploit them like Jacko." Former Jackson Five manager Joe is said to have approached Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year old Prince Michael II — known as Blanket — to hit the stage next year. The family is livid. Just what they need, Joe to ruin their childhood as well. Michael is spinning in his cryogenic chamber. Click on pic for full story.

Michael Jackson Home Videos with his children

Where Did MJ's Money Go? His Crazy Day-to-Day Expenses Revealed

Michael Jackson left behind a legacy of being an amazing artist but he also left behind $400 million worth of debt. And as the man who had the best-selling album of all-time ("Thriller"), has had the most No. 1 singles on the Billboard charts of any male and has won more awards than any other artist, many are asking how on earth he managed to rack up so many unpaid bills?
Aside from losing tens of millions of dollars during his child molestation trial, Jackson didn't put out any significant new material since 1997. But more detrimental to his finances was his notorious big-spending. Last week we revealed his automobile fixation (he had 75 cars registered under his name) and according to financial statements at the time of his divorce to Debbie Rowe in 1999, his cost of living at the time averaged a whooping $2,339,300 per month. Click on the pic to get more on Wacko Jacko's spending spree's.

Swearing Makes You Feel Less Pain

That muttered curse word that reflexively comes out when you stub your toe could actually make it easier to bear the throbbing pain, a new study suggests.
Swearing is a common response to pain, but no previous research has connected the uttering of an expletive to the actual physical experience of pain.
"Swearing has been around for centuries and is an almost universal human linguistic phenomenon," said Richard Stephens of Keele University in England and one of the authors of the new study. "It taps into emotional brain centers and appears to arise in the right brain, whereas most language production occurs in the left cerebral hemisphere of the brain." Now you have an excuse for the wife or girlfriend. Click on the curse for the whole story.

"Scooby-Doo" director takes on "Smurfs" movie

Ok, I never got the Smurfs. I know they were a sensation when I was younger, but what was the sensation. Little blue people that eat mushrooms, or live in them...I'm not sure. It's like the Blue Man Group....if they were Orange Man Group would it have worked? The plot of "Smurfs" is being kept under wraps, but the story is expected to feature well-loved characters such as Papa Smurf, Smurfette and the villainous Gargamel. The film will be released in 3-D and 2-D formats on December 17, 2010.

Smurf Movie Trailer: 300 Smurfs (Smurfs vs Snorks)

Frenemy, locavore among new words in Webster's

Do you use a sock puppet to secretly keep track of your frenemies?
Plan to spend your staycation watching vlogs and webisodes? Or perhaps you plan to signal a flash mob for a quick bite of shawarma.
If you're not entirely certain what all that means, turn to the latest edition of the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, which has added about 100 new words that largely reflect changing trends in American society. Click the pic to see what words are getting in.

'Marcia Brady' Says Television Sister 'Jan' Won't Talk to Her Over 'Lesbian Love Affair'

Maureen McCormick, who played Marcia on "The Brady Bunch," claims Eve Plumb, who played her sister Jan, is upset because McCormick claimed they had a lesbian affair on the set of the '70s sitcom. Jan's agent says there is no fued, despite the fact that Jan was the only no-show when the Bunch returned for a special reunion on the Oprah Show last September. Click on the pic for the full story.

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