Joining you weekday afternoons from 3-7pm. Chatting about the latest music news, Hollywood Gossip, The Half-Baked Headline of the Day, and Not-so-Normal News. Plus test your movie knowledge with Movie Clip Trivia around 5:25 weekdays. It's a wild and wacky world we live in, so let's dish.
It’s finally Friday!! Couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful start to the weekend, and boy is there a lot to see and do this weekend! The Ithaca Artists Market is on tonight running until 8pm at the Ithaca Farmers Market. Also, the 4-H Acres Youth Fair is on at 4-H Acres on Lower Creek Road off Route 13 and continuing through tomorrow, or in Downtown Ithaca enjoy the Summer Sidewalk Sale. That also runs through tomorrow. Then tomorrow night Roller Derby is back on at Cass Park, and be sure to join Foodnet Meals on Wheels for a Chicken BBQ Tailgate Party from 5:30 pm until the bout begins at 7 pm. More on all of these fun community events can be found in the community calendar.
Or maybe checking out a new movie is more your speed. Here’s what’s new for the weekend:
CATS & DOGS: THE REVENGE OF KITTY GALORE (PG and has a running time of 1 hour and 20 minutes)
A new children’s movie, starring Bette Midler, Chris O’Donnell, Christina Applegate and James Marsden. The sequel to 2001’s Cats & Dogs, follows the animals as they try to stop Kitty Galore from getting her revenge and taking over the world.
CHARLIE ST. CLOUD (PG-13 and has a running time of 1 hour and 50 minutes)
A new drama, starring Zac Efron, Kim Basinger, Amanda Crew and RayLiotta. The film follows a young sailor, Charlie St. Cloud, played by Efron, whose life gets thrown off track after tragedy strikes.
DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS (PG-13 and has a running time of 1 hour and 50 minutes)
A new comedy starring Paul Rudd, Steve Carrell and Zach Galifianakis. The film follows Tim, played by Rudd, a rising executive, who works for a boss who has a dinner in which the guest who brings the biggest loser gets to move up in the company. Tim reluctantly accepts and meets Barry, played by Carrell, a man who builds dioramas using stuffed mice, whose antics threaten Tim’s business deals and the course of Tim’s life.
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY:“TOPLESS BEER AD CAUSING CONTROVERSY”
An Austrian brewery is causing a minor controversy with their new ad campaign. The Hirter brewery has released a new advertisement which shows topless women clutching a glass of beer. Feminists leaders are asking for the ads to be banned due to sexism. A spokeswomen for the brewery is defending their new, racy ad saying, quote, “The poster shows three self-confident beer drinkers.”
FLIP FLOPS ARE DANGEROUS!
Britain’s NHS reports that more than 200,000 people need medical treatment every year due to flip-flops; they cause problems including shin splints, weakened tendons and aching toes. Experts say flip-flops force people to change the way they walk so that when taking a stride they put pressure on the outside of their foot, rather than their heel, causing long-term damage. And there is also the risk of serious injury from tripping over. Frequent complaints include twisted ankles, but some have broken their arms or wrists after falling because their flip-flops caught on uneven ground.
Working through the last few days of July, and tonight you can relax and enjoy more great FREE live music for the Fingerlakes Summer Concer Series! Ry Cuming perfoms on the Downtown Ithaca Commons tonight from 6-8pm. In Lansing enjoy music from Tailor Made at Myers park begining at 6:30pm and in Groton catch the Larry Stamatel Band at the Conger Blvd Gazebo also at 6:30pm.
HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP:
MERYL STREEP PLAYING TINA FEY’S MOM:Meryl Streep will play Tina Fey’s mother in an upcoming comedy directed by Stanley Tucci. The film will be called Mommy & Me. It’s unclear if Tucci will appear in the film or just direct.
OLD SPICE GUY SNAGS PART IN JEN ANISTON FILM: Things are looking good for the Old Spice Guy. In addition to his previously reported role in Tyler Perry’s upcoming film, Isaiah Mustafa has landed a part in Jennifer Aniston’s new flick, Horrible Bosses.
‘JERSEY SHORE’ SEASON TWO KICKS OFF TONIGHT: It’s finally here! The much-anticipated second season of Jersey Shore premieres tonight on MTV. This time the housemates are getting their GTL (gym, tan, laundry) on in Miami — with plenty of partying, hooking up and fighting to go along with it. Catch the big premiere airing tonight at 10pm on MTV.
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY: “SHOOTING VICTIM DRIVES TO KFC”
A potentially dangerous injury couldn’t stop one Florida man from getting some fast food last week. NWFDailyNews.com is reporting that an unidentified man decided to drive to a nearby KFC after being shot last Tuesday. The victim was reportedly sitting in his car when the suspect jumped inside, began arguing about money, and then shot the man in his side. After driving to KFC, the man was flown to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. His injuries reportedly aren’t life-threatening. Police have few details about the shooter. No arrests have been made in the case.
TREND: PLASTIC SURGERY ON FEET
Women are turning to cosmetic surgery on their feet so that they can fit into the latest designer heels. The Beverly Hills Aesthetic Foot Surgery in Studio City, California, is among those providing an array of operations, including its trademarked ‘Cinderella procedure’ — a preventive bunion correction that makes feet narrower. The clinic also offers the ‘Perfect 10! Aesthetic toe shortening’ operation, as well as, toe lengthening, toe straightening, and a procedure called hyperhidrosis in which Botox, which can curb excess sweating, is injected into the feet to prevent fungal growth.
Movie Clip Trivia Answer: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
At the midway point of the week and feeling the heat today! One way you can cool off this evening is by heading over to the Danby Federated Church as they host Sundaes on Wednesdays. That’s getting started about 6:30 pm tonight. Stop by for ice cream sundaes and wonderful musical entertainment on the lawn. This week’s musical guest: The Ithaca Concert Band, and the FREE “Music in the Park” concert series contines at Montgomery Park in Dryden tonight. Travis Rocco taking the stage at 6:30pm. Plenty of fun to be had for this Wednesday night!
HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP:
PENELOPE CRUZ, JOHNNY DEPP FILMING NEW “PIRATES” ON MAUI:Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz are on the set of the newest “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie on the Hawaiian island of Maui. They were hard at work Monday on the set of “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” along with actor Geoffrey Rush. It’s slated to arrive in theaters on May 20th, 2011.
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, ELTON JOHN WON’T DO “AMERICAN IDOL”: Singer Justin Timberlake won’t be bringing “Sexy Back” to “American Idol.” Elton John won’t be appearing on show either. Both musicians were reportedly on the short list of possible replacements for former judge Simon Cowell, but their representatives say they won’t be appearing on the show. Chris Isaak and Harry Connick Jr. are also rumored to be Simon’s successor.
ON TV: PBS TO AIR MCCARTNEY SPECIAL TONIGHT: PBS is premiering an episode of “In Performance at the White House” that honors one of the world’s surviving Beatles. Tonight’s broadcast will feature a musical salute to Sir Paul McCartney and his expansive catalog. Guests include Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, The Jonas Brothers, and McCartney himself. Catch the show airing at 8:00 p.m. and an encore performance is scheduled to air at 9:30 p.m.
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY: “TEEN’S NUDE PHOTO SEEN BY GIRLFRIEND’S MOTHER”
A Wisconsin teen was cited by the police following an embarrassing incident involving his girlfriend’s mother. According to BrookfieldNow.com, an 18-year-old Glendale resident sent a nude photo of himself to his 17-year-old girlfriend’s cell phone last week. Unfortunately, the girl shares the phone with her mother, who happened to be the first person to see the picture. The humiliated young man was cited by police for disorderly conduct.
CALORIE COUNTING DOESN’T WORK
If you’re trying to lose weight, keeping track of how many you consume in a day may not help you melt off the pounds. More than 60% of people have no idea how many calories they should consume per day, and just 12% have somewhat of an accurate idea. Calorie requirements vary depending on a person’s weight and age, and can range from 1,200 for a small, sedentary woman to more than 4,000 for an athlete who’s training. And that’s just to maintain weight, not to lose it. “For dieters, it’s crucial to look at overall lifestyle changes, eating fruit and vegetables and having a balanced diet.”
Back at it today after a fantastic day off yesterday. Spent the day at Darien Lake in celebration of my wife’s birthday! Soooo much fun! Spent more time in the water park this time around, but did go on a few coasters. I was actaully able to ride the Mind Eraser, the Boomerang and the Ride of Steel all within the span of an hour. Which, looking back I would probably never do again, not only because it’s almost impossible to get through the lines that quickly, but doing 3 coasters of that magnitude in that short of a time just completely throws your equlibrium out of wack. I’m still feeling the twists and loops, but at least my legs have come back from their gelatenous state. What a day!
And we can’t forget that today is a new release Tuesday. New movies and TV out on DVD. Here’s this week’s DVD Roundup:
Movies
1. Clash of the Titans ~ Sam Worthington, Gemma Arterton, and Ralph Fiennes
2. Repo Men ~ Jude Law, Forest Whitaker and Liev Schreiber
TV on DVD
1. Stargate Universe SG-U: 1.5
2. Sabrina the Teenage Witch: The Final Season
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY:“FAKE BREASTS, CLOWN PANTS SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR BANK ROBBERY”
Police in Swissvale, Pennsylvania had an easy time identifying a bank robbery suspect over the weekend. The “Pittsburgh Post-Gazette” is reporting that Dennis Hawkins was wearing a blonde wig, a sweater with fake breasts underneath, and clown pants when he robbed a Citizens Bank branch last Saturday morning. Surveillance footage captured the 48-year-old stealing a BB gun from a Kmart before taking money from the bank. Unfortunately for Hawkins, his appearance became even more pronounced after a dye pack attached to the cash exploded in his face. Hawkins reportedly went to a nearby service station to find a ride, and wound up making his getaway inside a woman’s car. Police responding to the bank robbery were redirected to the service station where they subsequently arrested Hawkins. He was taken to the Allegheny County Jail on numerous charges including bank robbery.
ITALY THE FAVORITE FANTASY VACATION DESTINATION
Italy is the top international vacation spot for Americans. A new Harris Poll asks where outside the U.S. people would like to travel if money were no obstacle, and Italy leads the way. The country on the Mediterranean is the number one choice among women as well as adults 18 to 33 and 46 to 64. Australia, which topped the 2009 list, is dropping to second place overall, but it’s still the favorite among men, adults 34 to 45, and those 65 and older. Ireland is coming in at number three, while Great Britain and France round out the top five. With four of the top five countries on the other side of the Atlantic, it’s not a big surprise that Europe is the top region, with 49-percent saying it’s where they would most like to visit. Just under a quarter of those polled note they’d like to travel to Asia or somewhere else in the Pacific, while eleven-percent want to vacation in the Caribbean or elsewhere in North or South America. Seven-percent aren’t interested in traveling outside the U.S.
Movie Clip Trivia Answer: An Officer And A Gentleman
It’s finally Friday and quite the summer weekend of live music as the Grassroots Festival is underway at the Trumansburg Fairgrounds running through Sunday. Plus tonight in Cortland catch classic rockers the Rods performing at the Marketplace Mall Parking Lot in Downtown Cortland for the Main Street Music Series. And the Ageless Jazz Band Brings Big-Band Jazz to the Cornell Arts Quad tonight beginning at 7pm. Uris Auditorium is the rain location.
With the rain expected to continue tonight the movie theater may not be a bad place to go, and there are 2 new films out this weekend:
SALT (PG-13 and has a running time of 1 hour and 40 minutes)
A new action thriller, starring Angelina Jolie and Liev Schreiber. The film follows a CIA officer named Evelyn Salt, played by Jolie, who, accused of being a Russian spy, must allude her associates and try to save her family all while trying to prove she’s not the traitor.
RAMONA AND BEEZUS (G and has a running time of 1 hour and 45 minutes)
A new family movie, starring Selena Gomez, Bridget Moynahan, Ginnifer Goodwin, Josh Duhamel and Sandra Oh. The film is based on the “Ramona” novel series, follows the adventures of sisters Ramona and Beezus.
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY:“WOMAN ROBS MCDONALDS WEARING UNDERWEAR AS MASK”
A Midwest City Oklahoma woman robbed a McDonald’s wearing a pair of men’s under wear around her head and face that she secured with paper clips. She walked up to the drive thru when employees were not in sight and opened the cash register with a key. The sum of money taken has not been disclosed. The Police chief saying this is one of the stranger incidents he has witnessed.
WOMEN, MEN WEIGH IN ON RELATIONSHIPS
Women aren’t quite as trusting as men when it comes to relationships, but there might be a good reason for that. Only 20-percent of the women taking part in the AskMen.com and Cosmopolitan.com Great Male and Great Female Survey say they would respect their partner’s privacy online, and another 20-percent admit they’d track their partner with a GPS implant if that were an option. And while 75-percent of the ladies admit they occasionally check out their ex’s Facebook profile, 45-percent wouldn’t want their guy friending his ex. However, many men admit they might not be trustworthy. More than twice as many men than women say they would cheat on their partner if they knew they wouldn’t get caught, and nearly 50-percent of the guys admit they would break up with their girlfriend if she got fat. But most men don’t get into relationships lightly. Over 85-percent say they believe in marriage, and 33-percent note they won’t pursue a relationship unless they feel they’re with a woman they could see as their wife.
Movie Clip Trivia Answer: Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
Happy Birthday to Don Henley! He turns 63 today. Henley and Glenn Frey co-founded the Eagles in 1971, and are responsible for the band’s best loved songs, including “Hotel California,” “One Of These Nights,” “Desperado,” “Best Of My Love,” “Life In The Fast Lane,” “New Kid In Town,” “The Long Run” and many more.
SARAH McLACHLAN TO PLAY FREE SHOW INSIDE NEW YORK AIRPORT
Sarah McLachlan will play a free gig inside New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport next Thursday as part of JetBlue’s second annual Live From T5 concert series. The show will take place post-security at the airport’s Terminal 5, and although tickets aren’t available, anyone who happens to be at Terminal 5 for a flight will get to see it.
Jason Mraz will be out on tour this fall, giving you the chance to hear some of the new songs he’s been working on over the past few months. Ticket sale info is available at JasonMraz.com.
Closest Jason Mraz tour dates (subject to change):
September 13 - Utica, NY - Stanley Performing Arts Center
September 15 - Buffalo, NY - SUNY Buffalo - Baird Point Amphitheater
HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP:
JENNIFER ANISTON LAUNCHES SELF-TITLED PERFUME:Jennifer Aniston launched her first perfume yesterday titled, appropriately enough, “Jennifer Aniston.” The fragrance was originally set to be launched under the name “Lolavie,” which meant “laughing at life.” But, as the launch date drew closer, she made an eleventh hour decision to switch the name, saying “there was something out there that was very similar and it was just going to get very confusing in the marketplace.”
BATMAN CASTING RUMOR:Joseph Gordon-Levitt is reportedly one of the top contenders for the role of The Riddler in Batman 3. The Riddler will definitely be a character in the upcoming installment and Levitt is one of the producer’s top choices for the part.
CHRIS ISAAK AS NEW ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ JUDGE?Chris Isaak is the rumored front-runner to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol. He met with Fox producers on two separate occasions about potentially taking the high-profile gig. However another name that recently surfaced is Harry ConnickJr. and supposedly Donald Trump has also lobbied for the part. A new full-time judge announcement is expected by September.
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY:“AUTOPSY TOOLS USED ON ELVIS UP FOR SALE”
The tools used to embalm Elvis’s body after his death in 1977 are for sale at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers on August 12th. The tools include: rubber gloves, forceps, lip brushes, a comb, eyeliner, needle injectors, an arterial tube and aneurysm hooks. Also to be sold is a toe tag that reads “John Doe” which was replaced after a crazed fan stole the original tag at the hospital following his death. The items will be priced between $6,000 and $8,000.
TEENS ‘I-DOSING’ ON MUSIC
Teenagers have been “i-dosing” — i.e. getting ‘digitally high’ from music they download from internet. They put on their headphones, drape a hood over their head and drift off into the world of ‘digital highs’. They believe the repetitive drone-like music will give them a ‘high’ that takes them out of reality. Those who come up with the ‘doses’ claim different tracks mimic different sensations you can feel by taking drugs such as Ecstasy or smoking cannabis. The reactions have been partially skeptical but some songs have become wildly popular, receiving nearly half a million hits on YouTube.
Halfway through the work week and wishing a Happy Birthday to Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award winning comedian Robin Williams. He turns 59 today!
TAYLOR SWIFT REVEALS DETAILS ABOUT NEW ‘CONCEPT’ ALBUM
Did you get a chance to chat with Taylor last night? Well, more than 59,000 viewers did! Taylor Swift chatted online yesterday about her upcoming third album, which will be called Speak Now. She said the title “pertains to the album as a concept, and as an entire theme of the record. . .” She says, “These songs are made up of words I didn’t say when the moment was right in front of me. These songs are open letters. Each is written with a specific person in mind, telling them what I meant to tell them in person.” The album has been in the works for two years, and she alone wrote all 14 songs on the project. Speak Now will be available for special pre-sale at SpeakNow13.com beginning on August 20th. While the album itself will be in stores on October 25th. The first single, called “Mine,” will be released in August.
HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP:
LOHAN LIKELY TO SERVE REDUCED JAIL SENTENCE:Lindsay Lohan began her 90-day jail sentence yesterday, but the road to freedom may not be all that long. A spokesman for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says that she may wind up serving just 14 days behind bars when all is said and done. She’s been “extremely cooperative” so far, and that “everything is going smoothly.”
JAMES FRANCO TEACHING AT YALE:James Franco is continuing his pursuit on non-Hollywood career goals. He previously studied filmmaking at New York University and earned a master of fine arts diploma from Columbia, and will now be teaching at Yale University. Telling Good Morning America He has a very special class he’ll be teaching next January, but he didn’t reveal what the class will be about.
JIM CARREY TO PLAY BORAT-LIKE ROLE:Jim Carrey is reportedly teaming up with Borat director Larry Charles for a similar comedy. It’s called Pierre Pierre, and Carrey plays the role of an obnoxious Frenchman who transports a stolen painting from Paris to London.
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY:“DRUNK WOMAN STUFFS SANDWICH INSIDE PANTS”
An intoxicated South Carolina woman was arrested last weekend for trying to cheat a local McDonald’s. According to GoUpstate.com, Lori Shannon Turner was arrested last Sunday after she stuffed a sandwich down her pants. The incident reportedly began when the Spartanburg resident ordered two sandwiches and two cups of coffee. Turner was waiting for her coffee to be brewed when she allegedly stuffed a sandwich down her pants and tried to claim that she had only been given half her order. Employees refused to give her another sandwich, at which point Turner allegedly became belligerent. Police arrived to find a large grease stain in the front of the 39-year-old’s pants. She was subsequently charged with disorderly conduct and released from jail after posting a 262-dollar bond.
WOMEN ARE MOST ATTRACTIVE AT AGE 31
According to a new survey, women are at their most attractive at the age of 31. It is considered a prime age because they have youthful beauty but also more confidence and a better sense of style than fresh-faced teenagers. Some 70 percent of more than 2,000 men and women polled cited confidence as a key factor in making a woman attractive, ahead of the 67 percent who included physical beauty and 47 percent who looked for a sense of style. Almost two thirds of women surveyed agreed with the proposition ‘With age, comes beauty’, and over half said that as they age they shed their insecurities and feel more beautiful, while 55 percent felt they knew the best make-up to wear.
It’s Tuesday and time is up for Lindsay Lohan. She’s due in court today where she’s expected to turn herself in and begin serving a 90 day jail sentance. She’s in for a harsh reality check once she enters the Lynwood Correctional Facility. TMZ.com reports that she’ll get her own cell and won’t be allowed to interact with other inmates while she’s inside the cell — which could be as much as 20 hours per day. She’ll only be allowed to exercise three times a week — and will get the privilege of showering just once every other day. In terms of food, she’ll get two cold meals and one hot meal each day. The good news? It’s expected Lindsay will only serve about 22 days of her sentence. The good news for us today is that there’s new movies and TV out on DVD, and a big new album out today from Sheryl Crow. Here’s a look at this week’s DVD Roundup:
Movies 1. The Losers ~ Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Zoe Saldana and Chris Evans
2. The Runaways ~ Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning
3. Cop Out ~ Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan, and Seann William Scott
TV on DVD 1. Matlock: Season Five
Musically
Sheryl Crow unveils her new album, 100 Miles From Memphis, today featuring both covers and originals, including the single “Summer Day.” The funky, R&B-influenced set includes a guest appearance by Justin Timberlake. Catch her performing on The Late Show With David Letterman tonight.
Future Release: Coming on September 28th to DVD will be the expanded 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Concerts. The new four-DVD set features 51 complete performances and an additional 16 bonus songs not included in the HBO airing. The collection includes sets by Crosby, Stills & Nash, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon; Aretha Franklin, and U2.
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY: “MAN GETS PUNCHED FOR REFUSING HUG”
A man in Iowa is in jail after punching another guy who refused to give him a hug. Onlookers called police when they saw the 23-year-old suspect punching cars this past Sunday night. The suspect, whose blood alcohol level was .086, told police that he got angry and punched a car when the man refused his hug. Then he punched the guy for refusing the hug. He was charged with assault and fourth-degree criminal mischief.
BLONDES GET PAID MORE
The secret to getting paid more apparently lies in the color of your hair. According to a poll conducted by financial website The Motley Fool, blondes are faring better than their brunette or red-headed counterparts, taking home an average of about $1,563.74 every month. Meanwhile, brunettes pocket about $1,439.34 and redheads are even worse off with average earnings of 1,363.74. Small consolation? Blondes are apparently worse with their cash and overspend around $427.48 a month on items like chocolate, shoes and handbags.
What a weekend! Saturday my wife and I took a trip over to Cooperstown and toured the Cooperstown and Ommegang Breweries, which by the way is having its Belgium Independance Day celebration this Saturday. It’s a full afternoon and evening of great music and beer plus camping. Tickets are $25 for the concert and $35 for the concert and camping. You can purchase your tickets at www.ommegang.com if you’re interested. Such a beautiful brewery! They created it to look just like an old Belgium farmhouse and all their brews are created in the authentic Belgium style. Makes for a really great day trip as it’s only about an hour and a half away. There’s also a great cider mill just up the road that serves up fudge, hard cider and of course apple cider. They also make a killer apple cider ginger ale float. Very Tasty!!
Did you get a chance to see Inception this weekend? Many did as it hauled in $60.4 million for its debut, the highest opening weekend ever for Leonardo DiCaprio who stars. As for the other new film, Disney’s family fantasy The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, it came in a disappointing third place after opening last Wednesday. Here’s how the rest of the box office played out:
THIS WEEKEND’S TOP TEN MOVIES
1. Inception, $60.4 million
2. Despicable Me, $32.7 million
3. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, $17.4 million
4. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, $13.5 million
5. Toy Story 3, $11.7 million
6. Grown Ups, $10 million
7. The Last Airbender, $7.5 million
8. Predators, $6.8 million
9. Knight and Day, $3.7 million
10. The Karate Kid, $2.2 million
U2, AC/DC TOP “FORBES’” MUSIC EARNERS LIST
“Forbes” has released its list of top-earning musicians based money raked in between June 2009 and June 2010. U2 firmly took the top spot with earnings of 130-million following its “360 Tour,” with AC/DC in at a close second. The Aussie rockers earned 114-million and pulled in 226-million total on their 99-date “Black Ice” tour.
Here is “Forbes” List of 2010’s Top Earning Musicians To Date
1. U2 ($130 million)
2. AC/DC ($114 million)
3. Beyonce ($87 million)
4. Bruce Springsteen ($70 million)
5. Britney Spears ($64 million)
6. Jay-Z ($63 million)
7. Lady GaGa ($62 million)
8. Madonna ($58 million)
9. Kenny Chesney ($50 million)
10. Black Eyed Peas, Toby Keith, and Coldplay (tied at $48 million)
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY:“SON SHOOTS UP PARENTS’ HOUSE OVER ATTACKING CLOWNS”
The 40-year-old man’s parents were able to escape without being injured, but he continued to fire shotgun rounds even after police arrived. Authorities were eventually able to apprehend the man, who subsequently admitted to taking a hallucinogenic drug. He went on to reveal to police that he believed people dressed as clowns were attacking the house and that he managed to shoot and kill several of them. The Sheriff saying, quote, “He was…not in touch with reality.” The man was taken to a mental facility for a psychological evaluation.
A WOMAN’S BODY SHAPE TAKES AFTER HER MOMS
A woman’s body shape tends to resemble that of her mother, rather than her father. But the bigger both parents are, the bigger their sons and daughters. If both parents are overweight it’s twice as likely that the children will be overweight. If they are obese then it is 12 times as likely and if the parents are severely obese then it is 22 times as likely. But the mother’s weight had the biggest influence. “Most of the evidence suggests it is to do with your appetite — its turning off and on — rather than metabolism or your choice of food.”
Happy Friday, another work week comes to a close and quite a few community events to enjoy tonight to help celebrate the arrival of the weekend. The Museum of the Earth hosting Mastodons and Martinis from 6-9pm, also look for a Caribbean Dance Party on the Cornell Arts Quad begining at 7pm, the Cortland Youth Bureau brings back the feel of the old drive-in movies as they offer a FREE showing of Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel beginning at 8:15 at Suggett Park in Cortland, and lastly the Cortland Main Street Music Series kicks off tonight with music from Lao Tizer a contemporary Jazz musician from California. Catch the show beginning at 6pm in the Marketplace Mall Parking Lot. More on all of these events in the community calendar!
And of course new movies to catch in the theater, or should I say movie as there is only one new one out this weekend:
INCEPTION (PG-13 and has a running time of 2 hours and 20 minutes)
The highly anticipated new film from director Christopher Nolan, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Cillian Murphy, Michael Cain, and Joseph Gordon Levitt. It follows an expert extractor, who gets a chance to get his life back when he is hired by a powerful businessman to infilitrate the dreams of his businessman and steal his secrets. Nolan is best known for directing Memento, The Dark Knight and Batman Begins.
RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED FOR NEW SANTANA ALBUM!!
The release date has been set for the new Santana album, Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Time. It’s coming out September 21st. Carlos Santana tapped a slew of guest vocalists for the collection of rock cover songs, including Pat Monahan of Train, Chris Daughtry, Rob Thomas, Gavin Rossdale and others.
Here’s the working track list: “Whole Lotta Love” featuring Chris Cornell (Led Zeppelin)
“Sunshine Of Your Love” featuring Rob Thomas (Cream)
“Can’t You Hear Me Knockin’” featuring Scott Weiland (The Rolling Stones)
“Dance the Night Away” featuring Pat Monahan (Van Halen)
“While My Guitar Gently Weeps” featuring india.arie and Yo-Yo Ma (The Beatles)
”Bang A Gong” featuring Gavin Rossdale (T. Rex)
“Smoke On the Water” featuring Jacoby Shaddix (Deep Purple)
“Photograph” featuring Chris Daughtry (Def Leppard)
“Back In Black” featuring Nas (AC/DC)
“Little Wing” featuring Joe Cocker (Jimi Hendrix)
“Riders On the Storm” featuring Chester Bennington and Ray Manzarek (The Doors)
“I Ain’t Superstitious” featuring Jonny Lang (Howlin’ Wolf, Jeff Beck Group)
“Fortunate Son” featuring Scott Stapp (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
HALFBAKED HEADLINE OF THE DAY:“AUSTRIAN POWER COMPANY TELLS CUSTOMER SHE IS DEAD”
The real kicker is they wrote her a personal letter asking for more information on her contract after they deemed her deceased. She faxed and emailed the company telling them that it was her neighbor who passed away. She eventually went to the company to prove once and for all that she was still alive. The electric company says there was a paperwork error that has since been cleared up.
BELLY BUTTON KEY TO ATHLETIC SUCCESS?
The belly button reportedly reveals clues about your athletic ability. Scientists say that the navel position is the reason black people tend to dominate on the race track, while white people tend to excel in the swimming pool. “Individuals of West African-origin have longer legs than European-origin athletes, which means their belly buttons are three centimeters higher than whites,” this “hidden height,” gives black athletes a significant speed advantage on the track. Lower navels, on the other hand, mean longer torsos, giving whites a 1.5-percent speed advantage in the pool.
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