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I'm a musician, singer/songwriter, blogger, writer, poet, bodybuilder, movie lover, music lover, video gamer, history/political buff, conservative/republican, etc. I like to do a lot of things.
music

Report: Jimmy Chamberlin writes blog on why he left the Smashing Pumpkins…

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Jimmy Chamberlin wrote an honest blog on his own website, explaining why he quit the Smashing Pumpkins, after the news hit the web. He admits that he can’t put all of his energy into the music of the Smashing Pumpkins anymore. Sounds like he doesn’t have appreciation and lost interest with the music of the Pumpkins. He has no negative grudge with Billy Corgan, he says he gets along with him fine.

Jimmy says, he will continue to make music with his own band, the Jimmy Chamberlin Complex and he will pursue other musical projects as well. Sounds like he was getting bored in the Pumpkins and wanted to pursue other musical adventures.

Jimmy is right, that it’s Billy Corgan’s right to continue on with the Smashing Pumpkins name without Jimmy. It’s Billy’s band, Billy owns the copyright name to the Smashing Pumpkins, so he does what he pleases with it. The Pumpkins had different band members over the years, happens all the time with all bands.

See Jimmy’s blog here:

http://jimmychamberlincomplex.com/blog/

Kev

music, WWE news

Report: Kid Rock and Pussycat Dolls singer set to perform live at Wrestlemania 25…

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Kid Rock and Pussycat Dolls singer, Nicole Scherzinger, are set to perform live at Wrestlemania 25 in Houston, Texas. Nicole Scherzinger, will be singing, “America the Beautiful”, at Wrestlemania’s opening. Kid Rock will be performing several hits in a medley later in the live wrestling event.

Triple H vs. Randy Orton for the “WWE Champion” is the headlining main event for that evening. Other matches include, Triple Threat Championship match with John Cena vs. Big Show vs. Edge… The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels HBK… Chris Jericho vs. Rowdy Roddy Piper, Ricky The Dragon Steamboat, Jimmy Snuka with Ric Flair in their corner (also a possible Mickey Rourke interference)… The Money In the Bank Ladder Match… The 25 Diva Battle Royal… Rey Mysterio vs. JBL… and more matches to be announced soon.

Wrestlemania 25 will take place on April 5th, just around the corner.

More on it here:

http://www.nme.com/news/kid-rock/43647

Kev

movies

Report: Sam Raimi still wants to do “Evil Dead 4″….

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This is so awesome that Sam Raimi is still interested in bringing the Evil Dead back to the big screen. Sam Raimi tells MTV News that he still wants to do it. He is dying to bring Evil Dead back to the big screen. He wants Ash back for one more film, get Bruce Campbell back on the chainsaw and the shotgun killing demons and zombies. He says he really wants to do it, but after he gets done promoting, “Drag Me to Hell”, he wants to do “Spiderman 4” first, and then he’ll think about another “Evil Dead” movie.

MTV Movies Blog reports:

http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/03/23/exclusive-sam-raimi-insists-bruce-campbell-and-he-will-be-back-for-a-fourth-%e2%80%98evil-dead%e2%80%99-film/

I’ve always thought the Evil Dead trilogy deserved one last film to close out the series. I love the Evil Dead movies, all three of them. Yep, I even loved, “Army of Darkness”. “Army Of Darkness” may have bombed in the theater when it first came out, but if “Evil Dead 4” came to us, I’m sure it will be a box office smash if made right.

As long as Sam Raimi, keeps “Evil Dead 4” old school Evil Dead with low budget cameras and all that, it’ll work. I think, “Evil Dead 4” would be great and hope they do one last film. Bring on “Evil Dead 4”, I really want one!!! 🙂

Kev

TV

Report: Matt Lauer injured in bicycle accident…almost got hit by a deer…

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Matt Lauer, the head anchor of “The Today Show”, was slightly injured while riding a bicycle in Long Island. A deer jumped out in front of him which caused Matt to do a flip off the bike and crash onto the ground. Matt had a separated shoulder, and scheduled to have surgery Monday. He was wearing a helmet, thank god.

The Associated Press reports:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gRbiIG-Nh0qN4mQ0PzgeeRaaURgQD973S0U80

I think the Natasha Richardson death is a wake up call that all should wear helmets when doing physical activities. Whether you’re skiing, bike riding, running, riding a motorcycle, etc. Think where Matt would have ended up if he didn’t wear a helmet. He would have been knocked out cold or worse, he could have died instantly too. So at least he wore a helmet.

Kev

music

Report: Metallica announces Fall North American tour, and yes, they are coming to Albany, N.Y. in November!!!!

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It’s very rare that Metallica comes around here in the Capital District area. They unleashed their Fall North American tour, and they have the Times Union Center in Albany,  N.Y. listed for November 12th.

That’s another concert that I think I’m going to go to.

I usually don’t go to national concerts anymore….but there are two national shows I’m looking forward to seeing this year. Phish at SPAC and Metallica at the Times Union Center. Look like I’ll be getting tickets to both.

Check out the Metallica North America tour listings here:

http://www.metallica.com/index.asp?item=602083

Kev

movies

Report: Nicolas Cage is still a box office draw, “Knowing” tops box office weekend with a whopping 24.8 million!!!

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Yet, another reason to give Nicolas Cage respect. Nicolas Cage haters out there needs to shut their mouths about him, because it’s a proven fact that he’s one of the most hardest working and successful actors in Hollywood more than anybody out there.

Cage’s “Knowing” hits no. 1 this weekend making a decent 24.8 million. Not bad. Not bad at all. I haven’t seen, “Knowing”, in theater, but I really want to see it. Looks like a great film.

The Associated Press reports:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jb68x_tOGx8QHjI0Cr6C-Vy79OGgD973CBPG0

Also, look at all these successful films that did well in the box office in Nic Cage’s career, check out box office mojo:

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/people/chart/?id=nicolascage.htm

His biggest films that made the most money:

  1. National Treasure: Book of Secrets
  2. National Treasure
  3. Ghost Rider
  4. Gone In 60 Seconds
  5. Face/Off
  6. Con Air
  7. The Rock
  8. Moonstruck
  9. World Trade Center
  10. The FamilyMan

Those that keep knocking Nicolas Cage’s acting skills, it doesn’t matter if you think his acting is good or bad or if you wonder why he is still working. He is still working because it’s a proven fact that he’s still a box office draw.

I’m sure his remake of “Bad Lieutenant” will make very good bucks in the box office as well. Why should he quit if he is still making Hollywood a lot of money through his films? I think that proves he is doing something right. You can’t deny that Nic Cage has got some great films. He’s an interesting guy and unique.

Kev

music

Report: Chris Cornell defends his new album, “Scream”…

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Chris Cornell is getting so much negative heat on his new album “Scream”, which is an R&B and electronic influenced album which is produced by Timbaland. Chris claims it’s mostly the older Soundgarden fans that are shitting on the album. They don’t like him going the distance from the hard rock and metal genre that Chris usually does.

Then he goes on saying, he’s just doing whatever makes him happy, that he needs to discover new things and go in different worlds when it comes to making music. Meaning that he doesn’t want to stay in one genre, all the time.

More on it here:

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=116620

I agree. Chris brings up a good point. Musicians do get bored playing the same genre all the time. It don’t hurt to mix it all up a bit.

I haven’t even heard his new album, “Scream”, yet, but maybe I will pick it up sometime and check it out.

Chris is aiming for a younger fanbase, and he’s doing a great job at it too.

Kev

Celebrity/musician deaths

RIP: Jade Goody 1981 – 2009

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The former reality TV star who once starred in the hit TV series, “Big Brother”, Jade Goody could not survive her cancer that she had a long battle with. She died in her sleep at her home in Essex, England. She is survived by her two sons, her mother, and an ex-boyfriend of hers. She was only 27 years old.

Such a shame, another tragic death and so sad. She’s too damn young to die, a beautiful young girl that didn’t deserve this. I’ll say it again…cancer sucks. Anybody can get it, anytime.

The Associated Press reports:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hLnF1XXDPATBwpDn6QNt9VWYj65gD972VQNG0

Kev

Celebrity news

BREAKING NEWS: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart are now engaged!!! Oh wow!!

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I hardily ever post reports about celebrity marriages, divorces, celebrity rumours, etc. since I’m not a gossip website, but I gotta post this one. After the tragic death of Natasha Richardson, we all have something to smile about. And yes, I had a smile on my face when I read this fantastic news. Harrison Ford, proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Calista Flockhart, and she said yes. Congrats to this happy couple. Amazing news. Best of luck to Harrison and Calista. I’m happy for both of them.

Harrison and Calista has been together for 7 and a half years. Congrats, once again. This is so thrilling! Dr. Jones getting hitched to Ally McBeal! Yeah!

More on it here:

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20267173,00.html

Kev