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This Groundhog Day, Celebrate 'Bill Murray Appreciation Day'

Mike Moody — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:23:45 +0000

Sometimes it seems like the whole world has got Bill Murray’s back. And why not? Dude’s one of the most charismatic actors roaming around Hollywood. He has been for years. He’s the wry, witty, unflappable uncle everyone wants to hang out with. He’s hilarious, sardonic, and super talented. So it comes as no surprise that [...]

12 Dogs Guilty of Getting Into Christmas Decorations

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 04:30:47 +0000

Ladies and gentleman, we’re back at it again — it’s another round of dogs in holiday costumes. This time, however, there’s a huge difference– we’re not responsible in the least bit! See, these dogs did it all to themselves. It’s not like we forced them to wear Santa hats or anything. The funny little things [...]

Woman Calls the Cops on Salvation Army Bell Ringer

Mike Adams — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:30:42 +0000

Last week, one woman decided she had finally heard enough of the Salvation Army’s incessant charity bells. “I listen to this for 200 hours a year,” said Sarah Hamilton-Parker, who claims she listens to about 40 hours of Salvation Army bell ringing a week during the holiday season. “This is my fourth year, and I [...]

Stearns Co. Deputies Respond to Fight On the Roof of the Jail

Jim Maurice — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:01:51 +0000

Stearns County Deputies responded to a fight on their own roof. A re-roofing project is currently underway and two of the workers got into an argument.

Paul McCartney Rallies for Non-Turkey Meals This Holiday Season

Chad Childers — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 02:03:51 +0000

As we head toward the holidays, legendary rocker and animal rights activist Paul McCartney is urging fans to find other options than turkey for their family gatherings. McCartney has taken part in PETA’s advertising campaign, wearing an ‘Eat No Turkey’ t-shirt beneath the slogan, “Celebrate life this holiday season, go vegetarian.” The singer has also [...]

Kiss-Inspired 'Music from the Elder' Movie Trailer Released

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:24:24 +0000

As we're sure you know, today (Nov. 16, 2012) marks the 31st anniversary of the release of Kiss's much-derided concert album 'Music from the Elder.' Not even one year after announcing he would be bringing the story from that record to the big screen, director and writer Seb Hunter has delivered the first trailer from his 'Elder'-inspired movie.

Ax-Wielding Granny Fights Off Wolf

Donald Deane — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:06:37 +0000

Anyone familiar with 'Little Red Riding Hood' knows that things don't go especially well for the grandmother in the fairy tale. Well, a recent encounter between a 56-year-old grandma and a wolf took a decidedly different turn when she used an ax to dispatch the animal. Way to rewrite our childhoods, granny.

Watch this Insane Fight Between NASCAR Pit Crews

Ben Chew — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:30:37 +0000

With about two laps to go in the AdvoCare 500, NASCAR Driver Jeff Gordon crashed into fellow driver Clint Bowyer. The bump sent Bowyer into the wall and sparked one of the greatest NASCAR fights of all-time — in the pits! After both cars were sent to pit row, Gordon appeared ready to call it [...]

Gene Simmons: 'This Should Have Been The Lineup of Kiss from the Beginning'

Dave Lifton — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:23:02 +0000

When bands go through lineup changes, they often lose the chemistry that made them so beloved in the first place. But, according to Gene Simmons, Kiss is not one of those bands. In a new interview, he praised the contributions of guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer.

5 Weird Things Americans Voted on Yesterday

Mike Adams — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:31:07 +0000

You might not know it from watching TV, but Americans also went to the polls on Tuesday to cast their votes on a myriad of issues not involving a certain residence on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. And some of those issues were a bit strange. But who are we to judge? After all, in this [...]

Watch Two Guys in Tesla Coil Suits Battle It Out For Fun

Sloan — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:21:24 +0000

Most of us are familiar with Tesla Coils, the incredible electric devices that arc electricity bolts... but there aren't many daredevils that would put on a Faraday cage-like suit and arc that stuff right through their body... much less battle outside for the thrill of a crowd.

Disney Buys Lucasfilms and Greenlights a 'Star Wars' Sequel Without George Lucas

Damon Houx — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:15:25 +0000

Disney has just purchased Lucasfilm for over four billion dollars, and have just announced that they're planning on a new movie for sometime in 2015.