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Fans Irate Over Bumped Closing Ceremony Performances

Jenna — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:54:04 +0000

Did you sit through the boring over hyped spectacle that was the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games just to see the The Who and The Kinks only to go to bed disappointed that they got bumped from the prime time coverage? You’re not alone. Angry doesn’t even begin to cover it. Eric [...]

What Did You Think of Paul McCartney's Performance?

Jenna — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:02:58 +0000

Paul McCartney performed as a part of the Opening Ceremonies Friday night. Here’s what he had to say about it. What I’m wondering is what you thought about it. Following the completion of the Opening Ceremonies on Friday night, Paul McCartney took to his Twitter page to say that it was, “terrific, great, really cool.” [...]

Paul McCartney is Furious About the Olympics

Jenna — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:17:50 +0000

Sir Paul McCartney is reportedly performing as part of the Opening Ceremonies for the Olympics, but that doesn’t mean he’s happy about who’s on the team. I should say, he’s furious about who’s not on the team. Paul McCartney said, “I thought first choice would be [David] Beckham because of his huge contribution to getting [...]

Olympic Music to Be Immediately Released [VIDEO]

Jenna — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:39:50 +0000

The Opening Ceremonies for the London Olympic Games will take place on Friday and some big names will be performing both to start and end the games and you will be able to buy it immediately. Here’s the run down. Music Week is reporting that there will be a sound track for each of the [...]

St. Ben's Grad Oversees America's Olympic Athletes [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 23:00:22 +0000

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO – Most of us are excited for the Olympics to start next week, but a graduate of the College of St. Benedict has more than just a passing interest. Glen Werner Roseboom is the Director of the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Werner Roseboom has worked at the facility for 15 [...]

Rolling Stones 'Start Me Up' Featured in Olympic Commercial [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:38:53 +0000

There is a definite possibility by the time the 2012 summer Olympics wraps up I will never want to hear this song again, because I’m wiling to bet the Omega commercial that features the Stones tune will be played a little too often. But for now, I actually think this commercial is pretty cool. Omega [...]

Free Considered Using a Hologram for Olympics Reunion Concert

Jeff Giles — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:00:02 +0000

Ever since 2Pac made his surprise appearance from beyond the grave at Coachella last month, we’ve been wondering how hologram technology might be used to bring other performers to “life” for concert audiences.

London Olympics Trying to Ruin Women's Beach Volleyball For Us

BJ Ragone — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:05:16 +0000

The Summer Olympics is one of the few times that we can sit and stare at women in bikinis for long periods of time without getting the cops getting involved. Thanks London, for trying to ruin everything.