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Mr. Pop Culture Report – June 21
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Popular in 2010 – Silly Bandz this year’s kiddie rage (and parents seem to love them too). They’re brightly colored silicone bands shaped like the outlines of animals, letters, princesses, and more. Kids, and a few notable parents such as Sarah Jessica Parker, stretch them out to wear like bracelets. When taken off they revert to their original shapes. Kids also trade them, count them, and fling them, which is why they’ve been banned in some schools around the country. A pack of 24 costs about $5. Robert J. Croak, the 47-year-old founder of BCP, says he has sold millions.
BP has spent $2 billion in two months of fighting its Gulf of Mexico oil spill and compensating victims, with no end in sight to the disaster or the price tag.
Tiger Cold - Tiger Woods has now thrown away chances to win five of the past six majors, the latest coming Sunday after a disastrous closing 4-over-par 75 at the 110th United States Open.
Gaga Non Gratis – Lady Gaga - the outlandish pop singer, talked her way past security and visited the Yankees clubhouse after the team lost to the New York Mets on Friday night. The New York Post reported Sunday that Yankees co-chairman Hal Steinbrenner was upset with Lady Gaga’s antics and permanently barred her from the locker room. While in the clubhouse, she reportedly drank whiskey while wearing a bikini bottom and a pinstriped jersey that was unbuttoned to reveal her bra. Several Yankees, including Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriquez and visited with her.
Mr. Pop Culture Report – April 7
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Back To The Future - Adam Lambert feels “honored” to be returning to the show (American Idol) – the one that made him famous just one season ago. Lambert will mentor the Top 8 contestants on April 13. He tweeted, “Even though I’m just at the start of my recording career, I hope to lend some insight as one who’s been thru the ‘Idol’ adventure. Excited!!!” Previous mentors this season include Miley Cyrus and Usher.
GM’s Back - General Motors Co., steadily returning to health after its near-collapse in 2009, said Wednesday it plans to pay off its government loans by June — five years ahead of schedule — and could report a profit as early as this year. GM said it lost $3.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2009 on revenues of $32.3 billion. But things are on the upswing. Sales and production have increased and GM has gained U.S. market share since the start of the year. The automaker will try to maintain that momentum while facing a stiff challenge from a revitalized Ford.
Tiger Wood’s Has A New Commercial – The first in a long time for Woods. This one’s for Nike – and he isn’t smiling.
Dancing Dethrones Idol - For the first time, Dancing With The Stars topped ratings American Idol, according to weekly Nielsen numbers. Come to think about it – it’s the first time a show – any show – has topped Idol in a while. For the week of March 29, ABC’s Dancing‘s Monday installment pulled in nearly 23 million viewers, making it the week’s most-watched show. Although Idol‘s viewership slipped (21.8 million Tuesday and 20.5 million Wednesday), the show performed better than Dancing among the coveted 18-to-49 demographic.
Mr. Pop Culture Report – March 16
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Out Of The Woods – Tiger Woods said he will return to golf next month at the Masters, ending a four-month hiatus brought on by a sex scandal that shattered his image as the gold standard in sports. “The Masters is where I won my first major and I view this tournament with great respect,” Woods said in a statement. “After a long and necessary time away from the game, I feel like I’m ready to start my season at Augusta.” Woods has not competed since Nov. 15 when he won the Australian Masters for his 82nd victory worldwide. Twelve days later, he crashed his car into a tree outside his Florida home, setting off shocking revelations that he had been cheating on his wife.
Estate Slate - Michael Jackson’s estate has signed the biggest recording deal in history: a $200 million guaranteed contract with Sony Music Entertainment for 10 projects over seven years, according to a person familiar with the deal. The record-breaking contract through 2017 could be worth up to $250 million if certain conditions are met. One of the albums will be of never-before-released Jackson recordings that will come out in November.
The Hunt Is Over - The syndicated “Bonnie Hunt Show” is being canceled after its second season due to low ratings (what else?). The show averaged a .8 share.
Interesting – President Obama is set appear on Fox News to rally last-minute support for the health care reform bill. Bret Baier will sit down with Obama tomorrow for an interview regarding the proposed legislation. The interview will be followed by an in-depth panel that will analyze Obama’s responses. The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the bill later this week.
Mr. Pop Archives – This Week In 2000 -
Madonna says she is pregnant with her British-beau Guy Ritchie.
Paul McCartney confirms he’s involved with a former swim wear model named Heather Mills. “She’s a very impressive woman. We are an item.”
VH-1, in an answer to its “Divas” specials, is doing a “Men Strike Back” concert featuring Sting, Tom Jones, D’Angelo, Enrique Iglesias, and the Backstreet Boys.
Television news –
MTV’s Tom Green says he is battling cancer, but that he should be OK.
Friday night television –
CBS – College basketball, David Letterman
NBC – Providence, Dateline NBC, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien
ABC – Boy Meets World, Sabrina, The Hughleys, 20/20, Nightline, Politically Incorrect
WB – Jamie Foxx, Steve Harvey, For You Love
Fox – World’s Wildest Police Videos, Greed: The Series
PBS – Washington Week, Wall St. Week
MTV – Total Request Live, Dari
VH1 – Movie (That Thing You Do) , The List
HBO – Dennis Miller Live – Tim Robbins
Jay Leno – Michael Imperioli, Enrique Iglesias.
The List – Most underrated artist. Charles Barkely hosts, with Sammy Hagar, M.C. Hammer, Nile Ridgers, Bobcat Goldthwait
Top Pop Culture Stories – Febuary 16… Mr. Pop Culture
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Jay-Z Not Crazy – Rap superstar Jay-Z turned down the opportunity to join Quincy Jones’’ star-studded remake of “We Are the World” — because he didn’t want to touch the classic. Jay-Z tells MTV.com, “‘We Are the World’ is like ‘Thriller’ to me. I don’t ever wanna see it touched. “I’m a fan of music. I know the plight and everything that’s going on in Haiti. I applaud the efforts: (Millions have been raised) through text (donations) to Haiti. So I appreciate the efforts and everything, but ‘We Are the World’ is (musically) untouchable like ‘Thriller’ is untouchable. Some things are just untouchable. It was a valiant effort, but for me, it’s gonna be untouchable.”
Dear Abbey – Cash-strapped music company EMI Group Ltd. is seeking a buyer for Abbey Road studios, where The Beatles recorded some of their most famous songs, a person familiar with the situation. The person said talks had been going on for several months, but a buyer had not yet been found. The individual spoke on condition of anonymity because the talks are private. A spokesman for EMI refused to comment on the sale bid, which could raise tens of millions of dollars for the label.
Idol revving up – It’s an “American Idol” first — some of the Top 24 members will be officially revealed early. According to the FOX, some of the Top 24 semifinalists will be revealed in a special two-hour event airing Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. on FOX. During Tuesday’s episode, the remaining contestants will take the stage to perform their final solo numbers in front of Simon, Ellen, Kara and Randy. Following these performances, the judges will deliberate and will announce some of the Top 24 semifinalists. Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 9 p.m., the judges will reveal the remaining contestants who will round out the Top 24.
Tiger Would? -Tiger Woods allegedly impregnated his porn star mistress twice, both times when his wife was also pregnant, according to an interview with the woman set to air Monday. Joslyn James said her lengthy and steamy affair with Woods always involved unprotected sex. Using protection “was never talked about,” the actress told U.S. television show “Inside Edition.” “It was never protected.” James, 32, who claimed she carried on an affair with Woods from 2006 to 2009, said she miscarried in her first pregnancy at about the same time his wife, Elin Nordegren, gave birth to daughter Sam Alexis on June 18, 2007
Mr. Pop Culture Report…
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For the week ending December 12…
Obama stimulates… Barbara loves Michelle… Tiger climbing out of the woods… No more good mornings for Diana… and more.
With the assistance of Oprah, Miley, Perez, Paris, Obama and a drunken Diana Sawyer.
Mr. Pop Culture Report Audio Blog
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Week ending December 5… Get your 2 minutes worth…
Obama’s Afghanistan… Tiger not out of the woods… Britney’s Birthday… Empire rules… and more.
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