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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.
movies

REMINDER: Oscar nominations to be revealed this Thursday!!!

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Well, this is it, the 81st Oscar nominations is about to be revealed, this coming Thursday.

When Thursday comes, check out the link below, this is the link where the nominations will be revealed…

http://www.oscar.com/nominees/

I think the nominations for “Best Picture” is actually pretty unpredictable. So many great movies to choose from. I think the “Dark Knight” will make “Best Picture” nomination, no matter what happens. Just because “Dark Knight” didn’t make “Best Picture” nomination for the Golden Globes, doesn’t mean it has no chance at the Oscars either.

I think the Oscars goal this year is that they want a mainstream and popular film to get a nomination this year. The Oscars have been nominating too many films that no one has even heard about over the years.

I’m still rooting for “The Dark Knight” and “Wall-E'” getting nominated for “Best Picture”. The Academy made it clear before that they want to give an animated film a nomination this year, so the Oscar nominations will be a little different than the Golden Globes.

I don’t think “Slumdog Millionaire” will sweep the Oscars, “The Dark Knight” will. I can’t wait for Thursday because I’m dying to see the nominations myself!!!

Kev

UFC

Report: UFC moving forward to legalize sport in NY state…

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Not too long ago, the UFC announced that they plan to fight for their sport to get legalized in NY state. That way the UFC can come over and entertain us New Yorkers at the Madison Square Garden, Times Union Center, etc. The UFC vows to fight with the Legislature to lift the ban on real violent fighting in NY state which is banned here.

The Assemblyman is introducing a bill that would legalize the violent sport.

More on it here:

http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S753647.shtml?cat=10114

I am betting my money that Dana White, the UFC president, is the first to bring up about wanting UFC legalized in NY state. I’m sure Dana will visit NY this year to help the fight, wouldn’t surprise me if he was already here.

NY has a lot of UFC fans, UFC is very popular here, and it’s great to see that Dana wants to bring us the fights!!!

I’d go see UFC live in person if they win the battle. I’m sure UFC will win to get the sport legalized here, ’cause simply put, no one fucks with the UFC!!!

Kev

Celebrity news, music, True Crime

Report: Balfour pleads not guilty in Hudson killings…

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William Balfour was in court today in Chicago and of course, he pleaded not guilty to the killings of three of Jennifer Hudson’s closest family members. Balfour pleaded not guilty to the charges of first degree murder and home invasion.

Jennifer Hudson, the famous singer/actress is set to sing the “National Anthem” at the Superbowl Feb. 1st and she is confirmed to perform at this year’s Grammy awards too.

The Associated Press reports:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iIqSbmp7cCrnSvw1FIMxIvjQa8AQD95R1M200

Balfour has guilty written all over his face, there is no way he’ll walk this one. He should get the “death penalty”.

Kev

Celebrity news, music, True Crime

Report: Balfour pleads not guilty in Hudson killings…

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William Balfour was in court today in Chicago and of course, he pleaded not guilty to the killings of three of Jennifer Hudson’s closest family members. Balfour pleaded not guilty to the charges of first degree murder and home invasion.

Jennifer Hudson, the famous singer/actress is set to sing the “National Anthem” at the Superbowl Feb. 1st and she is confirmed to perform at this year’s Grammy awards too.

The Associated Press reports:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iIqSbmp7cCrnSvw1FIMxIvjQa8AQD95R1M200

Balfour has guilty written all over his face, there is no way he’ll walk this one. He should get the “death penalty”.

Kev

music

Cool Video: Myles Kennedy confirms he won’t be singing for Led Zeppelin members but he did audition for them though…

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The Eric Blair Show caught up with Myles Kennedy at the NAMM music convention, and Myles Kennedy singer for Alter Bridge, confirmed he won’t be singing for Led Zeppelin, he is committed to Alter Bridge. Myles did however, say he auditioned for Pagey, Jonesy and Bonham. Myles explained how it was a great opportunity for him and he said it was a surreal moment. He kept tight lipped on the songs he played with the band though. So there you have it, no Myles Kennedy for Led Zeppelin.

Which is great though, this makes it very unpredictable on who Pagey, Jonesy and Bonham will choose as their singer!

Check out the interview in the video below.

Kev

movies

Report: Ralph Macchio finally speaks out on the “Karate Kid” remake and he seems to not like the idea of it…

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MTV News caught up with a full grown Ralph Macchio, the original Karate Kid, and Ralph speaks out on the new “Karate Kid” remake, which stars Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan.

Ralph says that he feels real good that the public is not wanting a “Karate Kid” remake, in other words, he likes how the public is saying the “Karate Kid” movie can’t be copied. So that’s a pretty good sign right there, that Ralphy doesn’t sound too excited about the remake either. Don’t expect him to have a small role in the film now ’cause I don’t see it happening.

It’s good to see a new interview with Ralphy after all these years, he still looks the same even though he’s in his 40’s now and his looks and speaking voice hasn’t changed a bit!!!

Kudos for Ralphy for his honesty about the remake!!!

See the interview here:

http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/01/19/exclusive-karate-kid-ralph-macchio-breaks-silence-on-will-smith-remake/

Kev

WWE news

REMINDER: Vince McMahon returns to RAW tonight!!!

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Just a heads up to all you WWE fanatics out there. Yes, Vince McMahon returns to RAW tonight as a performer. There is many speculation and predictions of what Vince may do tonight but you never know what Vince will do, the guy is just unpredictable.

There’s lots of talks that McMahon may join Randy Orton’s new stable, The Legacy (McMahon has been well known to start a large group like the Corporation for example). McMahon could reinstate Chris Jericho back into WWE since he was fired last week by Stephanie McMahon, in a storyline firing, not real life. McMahon could feud with JBL/HBK. Or it could be none of those things and it could be something totally different.

Get ready for the Boss’s long awaited return!!! I sure am, tonight’s RAW will be great since Vince is back.

Kev

movies, Stallone news

Cool Video: Arnold and Sly at Caffe Roma, latest pap video…

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Another short paparrazi video in California where Sly and Arnold are leaving Caffe Roma for a meal together. Again, Sly likes talking with the paps, Arny completely avoids them. This is a new video that was videotaped on 1/17/09.

Why is Arny and Sly spending so much time together lately? Is this a hint that Sly is in negotiations with Arny to star in “The Expendables” too? Lets keep our fingers crossed on this one. Could Arny be the last surprise annoucement for “The Expendables”? Here’s hoping Arny will be in the film too!!!

Kev

music

The Listening Room: Hear the new U2 single “Get On Your Boots”…

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U2 just released their first single off the new album “No Line on the Horizon”, the single is titled “Get on Your Boots”. The song is pretty rocking with pretty heavy distorted guitars by the Edge. The song does sound like old school U2 from the “Boy” and “October” days in my opinion. Yes, I am hearing some Led Zeppelin and the White Stripes influences in the new song.

Enjoy it here, I think the song rocks:

http://goyb.u2.com/

Read the lyrics while listening to the song here:

http://www.u2.com/news/index.php?mode=full&news_id=2292

Kev