Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Rascal Flatts to join Grand Ole Opry

Last night, Vince Gill surprised Rascal Flatts on stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN with a HUGE announcement! Watch the video...

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

The End of an Era

Andy Rooney has announced his retirement from CBS' news magazine "60 Minutes."

Rooney, 92, joined CBS in 1949 and said in an interview in 2009 that he intends to stay on "60 Minutes" until he dies. Only now, in a more "sporadic" role.

A statement from CBS says Rooney will discuss this on Sunday's broadcast. Sunday will mark his 1,097th essay - a feature he started in 1978.

No word on a replacement, or if the segment will even continue.

(Huffington Post)

Charlie Sheen settles with WB

Charlie Sheen and Warner Bros have apparently finally reached a settlement over the "Two and a Half Men" fiasco.

Charlie will reportedly get $25 million almost immediately with approximately $100 million coming over the next 7 years as the show continues into syndication.

Both parties have dropped their pending lawsuits.

TMZ

Monday, September 26, 2011

Goodbye Mr. Peppermint

A part of Dallas television history was lost today as Jerry Haynes, known by many including myself as Mr. Peppermint, passed away from complications of Parkinson's disease at the age of 84.

Mr. Peppermint, and his sidekick "Muffin", will always be a part of my childhood. That show is the epitome of what television is missing today. Shows that not only entertained children, but carried a message.

"I want to remind you: Sometimes things don't go too well and you're not feeling a real good mood," Mr. Peppermint would say. "When you feel unhappy, nothing seems worthwhile. Just give yourself a peppermint grin, and you will wear a smile."

Thank you Mr. Peppermint...you will be missed.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

John Mayer cancels tour, postpones CD release




John Mayer has cancelled his L.A. appearance with Tony Bennett and the iHeartRadio Festival in Vegas due to a mass found near his vocal chords.

"After several months of going week to week monitoring and hoping to correct the condition, I am forced to cancel my upcoming singing engagements due to something next to my vocal cords called a granuloma," Mayer, 33, announced on Tumblr.

E! has the complete story...click here to read more




(Image: Michael Caulfield/WireImage.com)

Out of the Darkness - 2011




It's that time of year again...it's the Dallas/Fort Worth "Out of the Darkness" Walk benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I've organized this event since 2006...I'd love for you to be a part of it again this year - either as a participant, volunteer, financial supporter, or ALL THREE!


Thursday, September 15, 2011

The Super Truck


I'm sure you've heard about NBA star Joe Johnson's massive truck. Well, it's a modified Ford F650 - "Super Truck" (like the one pictured)

Maybe it's a sign I'm getting older...but my first thought was...I bet that gets terrible gas mileage.

Check out the Super Truck website here

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

"Two and a Half Men" Opener

I've been pretty intrigued with the entire idea of Ashton Kutcher taking the place of Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men...ESPECIALLY when it comes to the intro. Will the keep the same introduction and just drop Charlie? Apparently so...check it out.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Lady A - New Album Sneak Peak

Get an inside look at the upcoming Lady Antebellum album "Own The Night" in this week's Webisode Wednesday!

Monday, September 5, 2011

Incredible Moment at Fenway

Every once in a while...something happens that renews your faith in humanity.

It was Disability Awareness Day at Fenway Park, and when a young man got nervous while singing the National Anthem...what happens next will warm your soul.

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Laser Headlights - Why not?

BMW has announced they're testing new "laser headlights" that are 1,000 times brighter than the conventional LED, and apparently more efficient.

Laser headlights...I'm pretty sure I had this idea when I was 8 years old.

Get the rest of this story here....

(image: BMW)

Friday, September 2, 2011

Better late than never...



KISS rockstar Gene Simmons and his longtime girlfriend Shannon Tweed have finally set a date to tie the knot!

Gene, 62, finally proposed to Shannon, 52, on the finale of Gene Simmons' Family Jewels. They've been together 28 years and have two children.

They will say their "I Do's" October 1st, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Get more of the story at US Weekly's website

(image credit: Steve Granitz/WireImage)