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One Direction Live in San Diego Contest Winner Announced

Townsquare Media — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:03:02 +0000

Congratulations to Michelle Peck —she’s the winner of our One Direction Live in San Diego contest! Michelle and a guest will fly to gorgeous San Diego, CA to see One Direction live on August 4th. They’ll also get access to the sound check before the show. That’s right! They will get to see One Direction [...]

'American Idol' Recap — Top 8 Sing Motown, Devin Velez Sent Home

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:21:44 +0000

On Wednesday night’s episode of ‘American Idol,’ the top eight performed Motown tracks, with mentorship provided by Smokey Robinson, a living legend who exemplifies that sound. The girls did better than the boys, as has been the case for much of the current season. Bilingual vocalist Devin Velez was sent home, as the judges elected [...]

Justin Bieber Goes Shirtless in Polish Airport, Accused of Battery by California Neighbor

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:09:33 +0000

And how much do you get done in 24 hours? Chances are not as much as Justin Bieber, although in this case that’s not a good thing. On Monday, the teen idol waltzed through a local airport in Poland after performing a show and did so without a shirt…in 14-degree weather. He did so of [...]

Russell Brand Trashes Marriage to Katy Perry

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 02:07:30 +0000

Whoa. Comedian Russell Brand is always looking for a laugh, but he may have gone below the belt by dissing his 14-month marriage to Katy Perry as a “drag.” That’s quite an odd thing for him to say now, since the funnyman always spoke warmly of his ex-wife, even on ‘The Howard Stern Show,’ where [...]

Katy Perry and John Mayer Break Up Again!

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:53:02 +0000

Over. Done. The end. Splitsville. Dunzo. Broken up. That’s the status of the romance between Katy Perry and her musical paramour John Mayer. But wait, there’s good news. Two sources told Us Weekly that while the couple has broken up for the second time — the first was early on in their relationship, back in [...]

'American Idol' Season 12 — Curtis Finch, Jr. Sent Home

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:06:05 +0000

The cutting has begun on season 12 ‘American Idol‘ as Curtis Finch, Jr., a terrific R&B singer with some serious gospel soul in his voice, was sent home Thursday, turning the top 10 into a top nine. Finch ended up in the bottom after America voted because he was too safe and didn’t step far [...]

'American Idol' Recap: Season 12′s Top 10 Features Five Men, Five Women

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 03:20:23 +0000

The top 10 for Season 12 of ‘American Idol‘ was revealed on Thursday’s episode, the first results show of the season. America has chosen the five men and five women that comprise the top 10. Here’s who’s moving on: THE MEN: Paul Jolley: His victory song was ‘Alone’ by Heart. It showed us why he [...]

Selena Gomez Vaguely Comments on Justin Bieber Relationship in Harper's Bazaar

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 04:06:11 +0000

Selena Gomez has been tight-lipped about her somewhat recent split with Justin Bieber. As the gossip world wonders about her "Are they or aren't they?" status as one-half of the biggest teen pop couple of the decade, she hasn't given us much to go on.

'American Idol' Tuesday + Wednesday Recap: 10 Women, 10 Men Perform for Final 10 Slots

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 04:03:34 +0000

The top 10 for season 12 of ‘American Idol‘ is up for grabs, with the 10 remaining women and the 10 remaining men competing for those slots on Tuesday and Wednesday. Only five men and five women will make it after the American viewing audience votes. The results will be revealed tonight. But in the [...]

Dog With Itchy Trigger Paw Shoots Owner in the Leg

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:35:17 +0000

A dog’s bark may be worse than its bite, but the same can’t be said for its aim. A dog in Sebring, Florida somehow shot its owner in the leg with the owner’s gun last weekend. Man’s best friend? Sure doesn’t sound like it. It seems the victim, identified as 35-year-old Gregory Lanier, was driving [...]

One Direction + Taylor Swift Lead in Kids' Choice Awards Nominations

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:21:47 +0000

The Kids Choice Awards nominations have been announced and leading the pack this year are One Direction and Taylor Swift. That makes sense, since these acts are two of the most popular among the "kids." We'll ignore the fact that Swift and 1D's Harry Styles were coupled up until a few weeks ago, so they are forever linked, at least in our minds.

10 Ways to Traumatize Your Kids This Halloween — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:49:11 +0000

Halloween isn't just about candy and haunted houses—it's about creating lifelong memories with your kids. You can take them to a pumpkin patch and carve a pumpkin, you can pick out a design together and then build the best costume ever. There are so many wholesome activities to share with your darling children.

Or ... you could traumatize them. Let's not forget, Halloween is also about playing magnificent pranks against your naturally unsuspecting kids. Here are 10 ways to traumatize them this Halloween:

10 Stars Who Have Battled Breast Cancer

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:03:33 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while millions of women across the country will be getting screenings and consulting with their doctors about this very private issue, there are some who have gone through the detection-treatment-recovery sequence publicly. The last celebrity on our list may surprise you ...

Rob Wilson Is the 'Right' Male Model — Hunk of the Day

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:00:07 +0000

Forget the much-missed host Bob Barker—we’ll take Rob Wilson, the first-ever male model on ‘The Price Is Right.’ He won the contest for the first-ever dude to present all those killer prizes during Plinko, Punch a Bunch and the Showcase Showdowns! Thanks to his trim physique and darkly handsome good looks, it’s easy to see [...]

American Psychos Spending $8 Billion on Halloween — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:40:40 +0000

If you are frightened by the likelihood of this Halloween costing you a Franken-fortune, you are not alone ... or are you?

According to a recent survey by the National Retail Federation, consumers are dying to spend more money this Halloween, as the ghoulish holiday has been predicted to drive the stakes into this wicked season to the tune of more than $8 billion—a 10-year high.

See No Doubt Live in Los Angeles!

Townsquare Media — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:30:43 +0000

Want to fly to Los Angeles to see No Doubt? We’ve got your chance right here. Just enter here and win a chance at airfare for two and two tickets to No Doubt’s show at the Gibson Amphitheatre on Nov. 24. The band is back with ‘Push and Shove,’ their first album as a band since [...]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month — 7 Ways to Donate Now

Kathy Landin — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:26:05 +0000

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when health care experts, cancer survivors and research supporters pull out all the stops to make everyone aware of the need for proper breast cancer screenings, better detection tools and more research aimed at finding a cure.

We've gathered some easy ways for you to show your support below.