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Cop Smells Pot, Drug Bust Ensues

Chuck Rocker — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:36:43 +0000

Officer Thomas Lucasiewicz either has the most highly trained nose ever (and we know how great police training is…) or he just might have had some insider info when he let his nose lead him to a massive drug bust in Middlesex County, New Jersey. This wasn’t just any bust…this is the single largest [...]

J.R. Smith Dunk

Chuck Rocker — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:23:35 +0000

Dude! The Denver Nuggets have some effing talent. Did you see the sick-nasty 360 slam dunk that J.R. Smith had against the Timberwolves? In case you missed it:

Merlin Olsen Dies

Chuck Rocker — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:16:30 +0000

After a long battle with cancer, Merlin Olsen “one of the greats” dies at the age of 69. The hall of famer was a member of the Los Angeles Rams “fearsome foursome” defensive line. Post football he embarked on a television journey staring in NFL broadcasts, commercials and as Jonathan Garvey on “Little House on the [...]

Conan on Tour

fondue — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:46:30 +0000

Conan O’Brien is launching “The Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour.” He announced the 30-city comedy tour in a tweet Thursday: Hey Internet: I’m headed to your town on a half-assed comedy & music tour. Go to http://TeamCoco.com for tix. I repeat: It’s half-assed. Don’t know what the format will be, but Andy Richter will be [...]

Chuck Norris Turns 70

Chuck Rocker — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:27:28 +0000

Yep, the martial arts mad man is now an old man. Is 70 years old too far over the hill to still do some ass kicking? Dude, not for Chuck Norris! Today, March 10th is the birthday of Chuck Norris. This man-of-action is a black belt in tae kwon do, a movie star icon and an [...]

Jesse Ventura in on Conspiracy

Chuck Rocker — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:10:06 +0000

Jesse “The Body” Ventura is a former wrestler, an actor, recently a governor and now certified nut job. In his latest book titled American Conspiracies: Lies, Lies and More Dirty Lies That the Government Tells Us he makes some serious claims in an effort to spurn on public reaction. One of his quotes concerning the 9/11 [...]

World’s Richest Mexican

Chuck Rocker — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:00:02 +0000

Forbes has once again released their annual list of the world’s richest people and there has been a new king crowned! Mexican tycoon, Carlos Slim Helu, has beaten out Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to grab the top spot with a estimate wealth of $53.5 billion. According to Forbes: The telecom tycoon who pounced on privatization [...]

R.I.P. Corey Haim

fondue — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:13:15 +0000

Actor Corey Haim passed away Wednesday morning in Burbank. He was 38. Cause of death is not yet known, but police say there was no evidence of foul play. Haim rose to fame in the 1986 sleeper hit Lucas, in which he played a small, nerdy, awkward but super-lovable high school student. The following year he starred [...]

Tron Trailer

Chuck Rocker — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:50:12 +0000

New movie based on an old one. I think the trailer speaks for itself…oh, and its totally badass. Here it is in HD: Tron Legacy.

New Iron Man 2 Trailer

Chuck Rocker — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:35:15 +0000

Robert Downey Jr unveiled the newest Iron Man 2 trailer on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Sunday night after the Oscars. If you tuned out after that dreadful award show I don’t blame you…but here is the new trailer for your enjoyment. This is sick! New technology, new villains and total badassery! Can’t wait to see the movie. Checkit:

3-D TV Hidden Costs

Chuck Rocker — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:14:05 +0000

It seems that televisions are now being packaged more like video game systems…at least when it comes to the new 3D models. No longer can you just buy a TV, plug it in and watch it. Oh no. On the surface, 3D television is totally badass! Imagine watching everyday TV in 3D (those eTrade babies are [...]

Cisco’s Big Announcement

fondue — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:17:44 +0000

On Tuesday, Cisco finally unveiled the new product it’s been claiming “will forever change the Internet and its impact on consumers, businesses and governments.” What is it? A new industrial router. According to Cisco, the CRS-3 router, to be sold to large Internet service providers, can carry 12 times more online traffic than previous industrial routing systems [...]

Pringles Recall

fondue — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:50:54 +0000

Stop before you pop! Those Pringles may contain salmonella! Procter & Gamble is recalling two flavors of Pringles potato chips: Pringles Restaurant Cravers Cheeseburger in the Super Stack canister (UPC Code 3700026936, Best By dates 02/2011 and 04/2011) Pringles Family Faves Taco Night in the Super Stack canister (UPC Code 3700026773, Best By dates 03/2011, 04/2011 and 05/2011) The recall [...]

Lindsay Lohan Sues E-Trade Babies

fondue — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:13:31 +0000

Lindsay Lohan has filed a $100 million lawsuit against E-Trade over a commercial that aired during the Superbowl and Olympics. The commercial features talking babies, as many of E-Trade’s previous ads have. But in this one, a baby refers to another baby as “that milkaholic, Lindsay.” Lindsay Lohan’s battles with drugs and alcohol have been in the [...]

Sandra Bullock’s Oscar Acceptance Speech – Video

fondue — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:13:25 +0000

Sandra Bullock won the Best Actress Oscar Sunday night for her role as Leigh Anne Tuohy in “The Blind Side.” Her acceptance speech was in honor of her late mother and mothers everywhere who love without prejudice. It was very sweet. How can anyone not like Sandra Bullock?

John Hughes Remembered at Oscars

fondue — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:00:34 +0000

The death of writer/director John Hughes last year hit Generation X pretty hard. After all, this was the guy who vocalized our angst and gave us Molly Ringwald. Ringwald and Matthew Broderick were on hand Sunday night at the Academy Awards to present a moving tribute to John Hughes. A bunch of his not-teenage-anymore actors were [...]

Oscar Winners – Full List

fondue — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:36:31 +0000

“The Hurt Locker” swept the Oscars Sunday night, winning six awards, including Best Picture and Kathryn Bigelow for Best Director, making her the first woman to be honored with a win in that category. Another big winner was “Precious,” which took home the awards for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress. Sandra Bullock received the [...]

Katy Perry Smurfette

Chuck Rocker — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:42:49 +0000

The famous I Kissed A Girl singer has just landed that role of Smurfette in the upcoming Smurfs Movie! This movie is a big deal…so much talent have signed on to the project including Alan Cumming and Neil Patrick Harris. The film is slated for release in 2011. Keep an eye out.

Academy Awards Hosts

Chuck Rocker — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:24:07 +0000

Yes, that’s right…not a typo. This year’s Academy Awards will have 2 hosts. For the first time in 23 years that hosting will be handled by a team, a team made up of Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin! What’s better than one funny man…two. Usually the host bores the hell out of the audience, reading off [...]

Bullock Claims Razzie Award

Chuck Rocker — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:52:51 +0000

Sandra Bullock was nominated for a “worst actress” award in this year’s Golden Raspberry contest…she was also nominated for a “best actress” award at this year’s Oscars. Well…she said that if she won a Razzie that she would be there in person to claim it…and she did! For her role in “All About Steve” she graciously [...]

Get Your Oscar Ballots Here

fondue — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:46:23 +0000

Are you ready for Sunday’s Academy Awards? Have you picked your winners? Here’s a list of all the nominees in all the categories. Now get to work! You can also download and print a PDF version of the official ballot here. Good luck! Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - NOMINATIONS BY CATEGORY – 82ND AWARDS - Performance by an [...]

Precious Sweeps Spirit Awards

fondue — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:21:14 +0000

Film Independent’s 25th Spirit Awards took place in Los Angeles Friday night, and “Precious” won every category it was in: Best Feature, Best Director, Best First Screenplay, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress. Jeff Bridges won Best Actor for his role in “Crazy Heart,” and Scott Neustader and Michael H. Weber won Best Screenplay for “(500) Days [...]

LOL Limewire

fondue — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:16:57 +0000

If you do a Google search for “LOL Limewire” today and then click “I’m Feeling Lucky,” you will be sent to a site that is playing a loop of a silly pirate song. Why? Why not? If you’re too lazy or suspicious to do the Google search, you can just watch the video below. Arrg!!!

Pepsi Fire and Ice

fondue — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:06:23 +0000

The web is abuzz with questions about Pepsi Fire and Pepsi Ice this weekend. I can’t tell you why, but I can quench your thirst for information. Pepsi Fire is a limited edition cinnamon-flavored soda, sold only in Guam, Saipan, Thailand, Mexico, Singapore, and the Philippines. Pepsi Ice claims to have an icey, minty flavor. (Think liquid [...]

Brooklyn’s Finest

Chuck Rocker — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:49:37 +0000

The new film Brooklyn’s Finest is coming out soon and stars: Ethan Hawke, Don Cheadle, Richard Gere and Wesley Snipes. It appears to be very similar to a previous film by the same director, Training Day…but still looks awesome. What’s interesting is that during the filming (in Brooklyn, NY) actor Ethan Hawke decided to stop at [...]

Daylight Savings

Chuck Rocker — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:35:14 +0000

Its almost that time of the year again…daylight savings time. Remember the old adage: spring ahead, fall back. Daylight time begins in the United States on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. On the second Sunday in March, clocks are set ahead one hour at 2:00 a.m. local standard [...]

OK Go, This Too Shall Pass

Chuck Rocker — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:29:11 +0000

The indie-rock band OK Go is better known for its quirky (and totally awesome) videos than for its music. Not that they don’t produce some catchy songs…but their approach to music videos is so unique that it simply overshadows the sound. In their latest endeavor they produce one of the world’s most complex [...]

Asteroids and Dinosaurs

Chuck Rocker — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:16:19 +0000

Its officially conclusive: a huge bad-ass asteroid killed off the dinosaurs. Hit Chicxulub, Mexico according to 41 international experts. Yep, sure. Seriously? Are we still talking about this? The scientific community is absolutely obsessed with “what killed the dinosaurs”…but I’m not. Dude, that was like a million years ago. Are we really putting resources into mass [...]

Jake Delhomme Gets Fired

Chuck Rocker — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:15:11 +0000

On Friday the Carolina Panthers officially said good-bye to their star quarterback Jake Delhomme. According to a very accurate (in my opinion) Fox Sports: In some ways, the move is a surprise, and in some ways, it isn’t. It hadn’t been preceded by any rumors of the Panthers cutting Delhomme, but at the same time, he’d been [...]

Chelsea Clinton…Jewish?

Chuck Rocker — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:01:52 +0000

The 30-year-old daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton is engaged to a Jewish man named Marc Mezvinsky. That’s not the interesting part. Her mother is a churchgoing Methodist and her father is a southern Baptist…but the young couple has been telling friends they are considering a summer wedding and a possible Rabbi. The Jewish community is [...]