Lady Antebellum
Mr. Pop Culture Report – June 10
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BP Trying PR Ploy – buys top rankings in Google search - and could be a misstep, according to media watchdogs and industry experts: the company has been buying up the top Internet search terms such as “oil spill” or “BP” – a move that places its corporate website at the top of search results pages. “At minimum, this is in extremely poor taste in the midst of such a disaster,” says Lisa Graves, executive director of the Center for Media and Democracy. But more important, she says, “it’s highly likely” that the average Internet user doing a search on any of the key terms associated with this spill would mistake the paid link for a genuine source of real information. “Most people assume when you do a search that the things that appear front and center are in some sense the most important,” says Fordham University media maven Paul Levinson. “The average person searching online isn’t aware of the fact that there are ways to manipulate the way things come up in searches,” he adds. The author of “New New Media” says he has never been comfortable with the idea that information placement was for sale on the Internet, adding, “Google ought to rethink its policy.”
This Shoe Was Pre-recorded - A 5,500 year old shoe, the oldest leather shoe in the world, was discovered by a team of international archaeologists and their findings will publish on June 9th in the online scientific journal PLoS ONE. The cow-hide shoe dates back to ~ 3,500 BC (the Chalcolithic period) and is in perfect condition. It was made of a single piece of leather and was shaped to fit the wearer’s foot. It contained grass, although the archaeologists were uncertain as to whether this was to keep the foot warm or to maintain the shape of the shoe.
It’s Understood That Carrie Underwood… At the CMT Awards – Carrie Underwood gets multiple awards – The former “American Idol” champ won the night’s top honor, video of the year for “Cowboy Casanova,” and CMT performance of the year for “Temporary Home” two months after making history by winning her second Academy of Country Music Awards entertainer of the year. Lady Antebellum got group video of the year for the trio’s crossover hit “Need You Now” and Miranda Lambert taking female video of the year for “White Liar,” her first No.1 song. Keith Urban won male video of the year for “‘Til Summer Comes Around.”
Mr. Pop Culture Report – May 24
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Paula Is Back – As Simon Cowell leaves the reality-show judge’s chair, his old foil, Paula Abdul, is coming back. CBS said Monday that Abdul will be a judge on “Got to Dance,” a competition expected to make it on the air sometime next season. She’ll also be an executive producer for the series, which is based on a successful competition that airs in Britain.
Rock singer Bret Michaels finally had a reason to celebrate on Sunday after a string of medical emergencies — winning the reality TV show “The Celebrity Apprentice.” The show’s host Donald Trump told Michaels he was “hired” in Sunday’s finale, winning $250,000 for his nominated charity, the American Diabetes Association. In second place was actress Holly Robinson Peete with $250,000 also to go to her chosen charity, her own HollyRod Foundation that supports families facing a serious illness.
Simon Cowell tells Oprah Winfrey he’s leaving “Idol” because, he’s bored… “After a while, you start to go on automatic pilot,” Cowell “And there were too many times, Oprah, where I was sitting there bored, and I thought, ‘The end of the day, the audience doesn’t tune in to watch me being bored. They deserve more than that.’ But I can’t hide it when I’m bored. I just can’t fake it.”
Technology – “Tech Guy” Leo LePorte – who does a popular weekend radio show on the tech industry – is at war of sorts with Facebook – and has pulled his page. And lately – the social Internet giant has come under fire for how it operates and how it shares information. Now buffeted by those privacy snafus and the lingering fallout from a damning, years-old instant messaging thread, Facebook chief exec Mark Zuckerberg switched into full-on damage control Monday, confessing that the sprawling social network had “missed the mark” when it comes to its complex privacy controls — and pledging to do better. The company this week releases these bullet points – to set the record straight…
Here are the principles under which Facebook operates:
You have control over how your information is shared.
We do not share your personal information with people or services you don’t want.
We do not give advertisers access to your personal information.
We do not and never will sell any of your information to anyone.
We will always keep Facebook a free service for everyone.
Hot albums this week in 2010 –
My World 2.0 – Justin Bieber
Iron Man 2 – soundtrack
Need You Now – Lady Antebellum
Sea of Cowards – The Dead Weather
Live at the Troubadour – Carole King & James Taylor
Charice – Charice
Raymond V Raymond – Usher
The Oracle – Godsmack
Powerless Rise – As I Lay Dying
Court Yard Hounds – Court Yard Hounds
Mr. Pop Culture Report – May 3
Monday, May 3rd, 2010 | This Week In Pop Culture History, Today In Pop Culture, Uncategorized | No Comments
Warren Buffet said he is seeing real signs of improvement in the economy, especially in manufacturing, though it will take another year for a sustainable housing recovery to take hold.
Apple Inc. reports it is has sold 1 million of its new iPad tablet computers in the month after its launch, meaning it’s been selling more than twice as fast as the iPhone did when it was new. Apple said it reached the milestone this week, when the new 3G model of the iPad was delivered to its first buyers. That model can access AT&T’s cellular broadband network. The first models had only Wi-Fi access.
William Shatner - commander the Starship Enterprise on TV’s “Star Trek,” but can he command his native land of Canada? Some die-hard fans think so – they want the original Capt. James T. Kirk to lead Canada as Governor General. The Shatner believers have launched a Facebook campaign calling for Shatner, a native of Montreal, to be appointed to a real five-year mission as the ceremonial Governor General of Canada. As of Wednesday, nearly 41,000 people were supporting the bid.
Passing – Lynn Redgrave who became a 1960s sensation as the freethinking title character of “Georgy Girl ” and later dramatized her troubled past in such one-woman stage performances as “Shakespeare for My Father” and “Nightingale,” has died. She was 67.
Hot hits this week in 2010 –
Rude Boy – Rihanna
Nothin’ On You – B.o.B. fea. Bruno Mars
Hey, Soul Sister – Train
Need You Now – Lady Antebellum
OMG – Usher fea. will.i.am
Airplanes B.o.B. fea. Hayley Williams of Paramore
Mr. Pop Archives – This Week In 1977 –
President Carter says the U.S. welfare system is “worse than we thought” and should be scrapped. He proposed a new system of jobs for those who can work and a guaranteed income for those who cannot.
First Lady Rosalynn Carter gives a box lunch on the south lawn of the White House for president Carter’s staff. The President attended, put his foot up on a piano bench and listened to live Dixieland jazz.
Wholesale prices, an indicator of prices consumers eventually pay, soar 1.1% in April – the third big monthly increase in a row.
Census Bureau reports – America’s population of 216 million is growing older as the median age of the population jumped from 27.9 years in 1970 to 29.0 in 1976.
Communities may not prohibit display of “For sale” signs on private property, the Supreme Court rules.
In a 90-minute David Frost interview – Richard Nixon in his first public comment on Watergate since resigning on Aug. 9, 1974, admits that he failed to meet his responsibility to enforce the nation’s laws during the Watergate coverup. And he admitted, he had not told the truth to the American people at the height of the Watergate scandal. “I let down my friends. O let down the country. I let down our system of government and the dreams of all those young people that ought to get into government, but think it’s too corrupt… I let the American people down, and I have to carry that burden with me for the rest of my life,” Nixon told Frost.
Mr. Pop Culture Report – April 28…
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Sandra Bullock says that she and her estranged husband, Jesse James, adopted a baby boy in January and that, in the wake of allegations of James’ infidelity, the Oscar-winning actress has filed for divorce and plans to raise the 3 1/2-month old child as a single mother.
Conan O’Brien – former “Tonight Show” host, will speak to CBS’ “60 Minutes” this Sunday in an interview conducted by Steve Kroft. O’Brien’s exit deal with NBC says he can’t do formal interviews until May 1. Sunday is May 2.
Hewlett-Packard announced Wednesday that it would buy struggling smart phone maker Palm for $1.2 billion. HP – known more for its computers, notebooks and printers than its smart phones — will buy Palm for $5.70 a share in cash, a 23% premium over Palm’s closing price of $4.64 on Wednesday.
Hot albums this week in 2010 -
Need You Now – Lady Antebellum
My World 2.0 – Justin Bieber
Congratulations – MGMT
Now 33
Year of the Black Rainbow – Coheed And Cambria
Animal – Ke$ha
Still Standing – Monica
Mr. Pop Culture Report – April 21
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Actor and director Leonard Nimoy (79) has announced plans to retire from acting after 60 years in the movie business. The “Star Trek” icon began his acting career in the early 1950s and rose to international stardom as Mr. Spock in the sci-fi series. He says, “I’ve been doing this professionally for 60 years. I love the idea of going out on a positive note. I’ve had a great, great time.”
Nothin’ On You – B.o.B. fea. Bruno Mars
Rude Boy – Rihanna
Hey, Soul Sister – Train
In My Head – Jason Derulo
Break Your Heart – Taio Cruz fea. Ludacris
Need You Now – Lady Antebellum
Telephone – Lady Gaga fea. Beyonce
Rocker Courtney Love is changing her name to Courtney Michelle – and that’s that. The 45-year-old, born Courtney Michelle Harrison, also added that she is “sick” of talking about her late husband, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. “I am not his spokesperson on Earth,” she said. “I don’t know what he’d be like now, he could be into society girls, he could be into fat girls, he could be homosexual. We don’t know, he died at 27.”
Mr. Pop Archives – This Week In 1970 –
Phil Esposito scores a three-goal hat trick against Tony Esposito, his younger brother to lead Boston to a 6-3 victory over Chicago in the opening game of their best-of-seven Stanley Cup Eastern Division final playoff series.
Pitcher Tom Seaver drives in three runs with a single and a two-run double to score his first victory of the Season as the Mets defeat the St. Louis 6-4.
Music news – Three British pop singers are picking up $9.6 million on tours of the Untied States. Tom Jones, currently regarded as the world’s highest paid male singer, is on a four-month U.S. tour. He’ll make $4.8 million. Engelbert Humperdinck is set for a nine-month tour and will share $4.8 million with British songstress Lulu.
Entertainment News
Sock-It-To-Me girl Judy Carne makes her Broadway debut in “The Boy Friend” at the Ambassador Theater.
Mrl Pop Culture Report – April 6
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Airline Trend - Spirit Airlines will charge as much as $45 each way for a carry-on bag, adding a fee that bigger airlines have yet to try. The charge will apply to bags in the overhead bin. Personal items that fit under the seat will still be free. The new charge is $45 if paid at the gate, and $30 if paid in advance and begins Aug. 1. Spirit says a new fare reduction means most customers won’t really pay more to fly. It says having fewer carry-on bags will help empty the plane faster. Spirit also charges to check luggage.
More Ipad - Users who rushed to snap up Apple’s iPad are complaining within days of the slate computer’s highly anticipated release that they’re having trouble connecting it to the Internet. On Apple’s technical support Web site, there were 11 pages of comments Tuesday morning on a post saying Wi-Fi connections were weak or kept cutting out.
“Add me to the list with problems! I’m very disappointed that there’s no solution either,” one user wrote. “Does anyone think this can be fixed with an update, or should I just get a refund while there’s time?”
Hot Hits this week in 2010 –
Nothin’ On You – B.o.B. fea. Bruno Mars
Rude Boy – Rihanna
Telephone – Lady Gaga fea. Beyonce
Hey, Soul Sister – Train
Break Your Heart – Taio Cruz fea. Ludacris
Need You Now – Lady Antebellum
BedRock – Young Money fea. Lloyd
Mr. Pop Culture Report – March 27
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Likely His Final Public Appearance - Dennis Hopper was on hand as his star was dedicated on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. His lawyer and doctor told the judge overseeing his divorce this week that Hopper is dying of prostate cancer, but the 73-year-old actor was smiling broadly during the ceremony. “I just want to thank you,” Hopper told the crowd surrounding him. “That’s all I can do.” “Easy Rider” co-star Jack Nicholson stood behind Hopper as Hollywood star number 2,403 was revealed with Hopper’s name in front of the Egyptian Theater. Other stars on hand included director David Lynch and singers Johnny Mathis and Dwight Yoakam.
8 Is Enough For 24 - Fox confirmed today that after eight seasons, 24 will air its series finale on May 24. Star Kiefer Sutherland said that producing a ninth season for another network like NBC was not an option because he and executive producer Howard Gordon were ready to call it quits.
Hot Hits This Week In 2010 –
Rude Boy – Rihanna, Need You Now – Lady Antebellum,Nothin’ On You – B.o.B. fea. Bruno Mars,Break Your Heart – Taio Cruz fea. Ludacris; Imma Be – The Black Eyed Peas, Telephone – Lady Gaga fea. Beyonce, BedRock – Young Money fea. Lloyd and Hey, Soul Sister - Train
Mr. Pop Archives – This Week In 1977 -
Two Boeing 747 jumbo jets flown by KLM and Pan Am collide and burn on a foggy airport runway in the Canary Islands, killing as many as 583 persons. It’s the worst disaster ever in aviation history.
Margaret Trudeau – 28-year-old wife of Canada’s prime minister is working on a free-lance basis for People magazine as a photographer.
Music news –
Andrew Gold, the foremost member of Linda Ronstad’s band, playing guitar and keyboards, is now a solo artist and is working on his second album. He says he’ll miss being part of the Ronstadt band. “I’ve had a great time with her and the guys. I’m sorry to see that end. I’m also sorry to see that financial security end. Being on my own is a bit scar financially.” Will Gold have a hit in his future?
Actress Diana Hyland, who stars in the brand new “Eight is Enough” series, dies after a brief illness. The show just premiered on ABC-TV. Here she is with co-star Dick Van Patten.
Muhammad Ali will provide the voice for a cartoon character based on him in “I Am The Greatest” – a new NBC Saturday morning cartoon to debut in September.
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