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Report: Prince does surprising cover song by playing Radiohead’s “Creep” at last night’s Coachella festival…

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Prince was the big headliner at the huge Coachella Festival that got big media coverage over the week. Prince performed at Saturday’s concert, this is a three day weekend festival. Coachella music fest took place at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, Calfornia. Think a legendary pop/rock icon like Prince is not a fan of Radiohead? Think again. It appears Prince is a very big fan of  Radiohead by covering the song “Creep” at last night’s Coachella. He also performed a handful of other surprising cover songs by The Beatles and Sarah Machlachan, and of course, he did mostly original songs in his set.

Prince’s setlist from last night:

The Bird (performed by Morris Day) / Jungle Love (performed by Morris Day) /  Glamorous Life (performed by Sheila E.) / Instrumental Jam / 1999 / I Feel For U / Controversy (with snippet of “Housequake”) / Little Red Corvette / Musicology / Cream / U Got the Look / Shh / Anotherloverholeinyourhead / Creep (Radiohead cover) / The Arms of an Angel (Sarah McLachlan cover performed by backup singers) / 7 –> Come Together (Beatles Cover) / Purple Rain / Let’s Go Crazy

Some of the other artists that performed this weekend so far are: Jack Johnson, The Verve, The Raconteurs, the Breeders (remember their hit “Cannonball”?), Serj Tankian, Portishead, Death Cab For Cutie, country singer Dwight Yoakam, Kate Nash, Mark Ronson (Amy Winehouse’s friend and sidekick), Flogging Molly, and more.

Today’s lineup for Sunday at Coachella Fest lineup include: Roger Waters, My Morning Jacket and a bunch of bands I never heard of before. I’ll imagine Roger Waters is the headliner for tonight’s festival and I’ll be keeping an eye out for his setlist too.

Kev

 

Stallone news

Report: “Rambo: First Blood” returns to theater in May…

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For one time and for one day only, you’ll soon get to experience the first Rambo film “Rambo: First Blood” back on the big screen. The film will hit selected theaters on May 15th @ 7:30 p.m. What’s even better, that the film will show the alternate ending where Rambo dies. After the film is over they will show a never before seen interview with Sylvester Stallone where he discusses “First Blood”, the new “Rambo” 2008 film, and the rest of the Rambo films. This event is hosted by Fathom company.

More on it here:

http://www.fathomevents.com/details.aspx?eventid=717

Not sure if this will hit the Capital District or not but if it does I will post it.

Kev

 

 

Videogame news

Report: IGN says “Grand Theft Auto IV” is hands down the best game since the last 10 years…

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Check out this awesome review of GTA IV that IGN wrote about it…

They say this game is the American dream, and the best game since the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time…

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/869/869381p1.html

Here’s a video review of it too:

http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/793799/grand-theft-auto-iv/videos/gta4_review_042508.html

Oh my, I’m probably gonna play this game for hours and days until I complete it for good. This game will make me forget the other games that I own. I’m getting psyched for GTA IV. After I beat the game, I also plan on trying the multiplayer where you can play against other people online.

I will be getting GTA IV for the PS3 of course, and I’m sure the graphics of GTA IV will be better on PS3 than the Xbox.

I can’t wait to get it Tuesday!

Kev

 

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Report: Mariah Carey lights up the Empire State Building…

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How in the hell is America supporting this untalented woman? She can’t really sing.

Perez Hilton knows and been paying attention to her:

http://perezhilton.com/2008-04-25-mariah-caught-lipsynching

The Empire State building lit up to pink, purple and white in honor of Mariah Carey this weekend.

http://gothamist.com/2008/04/24/mariah_carey_li.php

Pop singers are all fake, lyp synchers who is all about big boobs and good looks. That’s the only reason they get popular.

Kev

 

Celebrity news

Whose Side Are You On: Gary Coleman vs. his wife…

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Well this marriage didn’t last long! I kind of predicted it wouldn’t. When iconic TV star Gary Coleman married a very tall 22 year old Shannon Price, they’re already heading to divorce court when just coming back from their honeymoon. Both of them agree and admit that they haven’t gotten along well fast. Their divorce court will be aired on TV. Shannon accuses Gary of having a temper tantrum while Gary defends himself saying he’s just a frustrated guy by saying the male is always the badguy but Coleman does admit he is negative though.

The Associated Press reports:

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5g_QDI8sXEn4f7fpi1U2fm1UgnGsAD9092U988

Sorry Shannon, but I’m on Gary’s side 100%. Things like this is what you get when you marry the rich and famous for the money and to live that celebrity lifestyle. This is what you get for marrying a guy who is twice your age.

Maybe this will teach Shannon a lesson not to get married this soon to the wrong guy. Gary is right on  the money about Shannon 100%. Gary maybe a jerk but sometimes women drive men to be that way that the women knew they had it coming. Gary has my back.

Kev

 

True Crime

Cool Video: Rev. Al Sharpton wants justice sought against the 3 police officers who killed Sean Bell…

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I hate Rev. Al Sharpton. But looks like Rev. Al Sharpton is having a change of heart toward the media by helping the Sean Bell family. As I predicted before, the fight against the police officers will not end until justice is served. A lawsuit toward the 3 police officers will not solve anything ’cause that still makes the cops free and to shoot anyone who they want. Rev. Al Sharpton and the Bell family should do whatever they can to put the murdering pricks in prison for the rest of their lives on death row.

Kudos to you Rev. Al Sharpton, you actually get my respect this time. 🙂

Kev

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BREAKING NEWS: Phil Collins puts his music career in the air tonight…he’s done…

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Phil Collins a rock legend exclusively revealed to Times Online that he is done and retiring from music for good. Phil Collins ended his career on a high positive note by reforming Genesis last year in 2007 and doing a full tour with the band. In this article he announced he is done with music. He is done with touring and done making albums that means both his solo career and Genesis or any musical project. He’s currently living in Switzerland where he has a family and wants to spend more time with them. While he is giving up music, he plans on still writing because he doesn’t know how to stop and writing is one of the things he loves.

Read this interesting article here:

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article3808340.ece

Wow.

To be honest, I don’t really care that he’s retiring. I don’t really care for his music. He has a few good songs I like with Genesis and a few good songs with his solo stuff, but I’m not much of a fan.

Expect this news to soon be all over entertainment media later tonight or tomorrow.

Kev

 

True Crime

BREAKING NEWS: 3 NYPD Police Officers acquitted in Sean Bell killing…

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3 NYPD police officers were acquitted and found not guilty of murdering 23 year old innocent Sean Bell who had nothing to do with the crime that the NYPD was investigating at the time. Sean Bell was celebrating his wedding day at a strip club in Queens, NYC at a bachelor party police barged in the strip club without warning and immediately started firing their guns as if it was a movie or a videogame or something. 

After the verdict was read, emotions went high in the courtroom as Bell’s fiance walked right out. Angry protesters were outside the courtroom.

The Associated Press reports:

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gzt5F_LdL__hNuiNlnZ4CzfSfgJQD908VSK01

How do you fucking like that! 3 cops got away with murder!

I see a major lawsuit coming toward those three cops and to the Queens courtroom by Bell’s family.

Fucking bastards.

Just more reasons to say that the police is a disgrace to this society. It’s all about power and greed. They’ll do anything to impress their bosses, police don’t give a shit about anybody but themselves. They only care about doing what they are payed to do.

I’m so pissed off at this story! I hope Bell’s fiance and mother seek justice on these police officers they deserve.

Kev

 

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Report: Lars Ulrich hints Metallica might release next record on the internet…

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Lars Ulrich of Metallica spoke to Rollingstone magazine by phone while attending Record Store day in California. Lars hints that Metallica could be releasing their next album via the internet before the record hits stores like Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails has done.

Is that what http://www.missionmetallica.com/ is all about?

Quote from article:

“Mmm, we’ve never sold ourselves that way. No disrespect. We want to be as free a players as possible. We’ve been observing Radiohead and Trent Reznor and in twenty-seven years or however long it takes for the next record, we’ll be looking forward to everything in terms of possibilities with the Internet.” – Lars Ulrich

From Rollingstone.com:

http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/20379823/lars_ulrich_weve_always_been_fiercely_independent_and_controlling

It’s great to see more famous artists going for the internet to release their music. Bands and artists don’t always have to release albums on CD, the internet is the way to go in my opinion.

I’ve always liked listening to mp3’s on the internet more than compact discs to be honest.

I don’t buy music CD’s as much anymore. I always felt that the internet is the way to release music. Bands/artists can release their music how they want to.

I found nothing special about music albums with profesional covers, booklets with lyrics/credits in them, etc. CD manufacturing is just a big waste of money and it’s cool to see more bands starting to realize that. People don’t buy CD’s much anymore, the internet the way to go.

I like releasing my own albums for the internet only. I only released one internet album so far which was last year and hopefully I’ll release another internet album soon once I write some songs that I’m proud of releasing for it.

Looking forward to hearing the new music by Metallica.

Kev

 

TV

BREAKING NEWS: Jimmy Fallon to take over Conan O’ Brien…

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Oh my, what shocking news. Former Saturday Night Live star Jimmy Fallon has been signed to replace Conan O’ Brien after Conan leaves to take over Jay Leno very soon. Jimmy Fallon quietly signed a deal with NBC without the public knowing about it. Jimmy is expected to start hosting “The Late Show” in February of 2009.

Jimmy Fallon now has the opportunity to perform his own comedy parodies and songs live on the show with his acoustic guitar more.

Variety Reports:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117984592.html?categoryid=1043&cs=1

I’m happy it’s not going to be Carson Daly or Jimmy Kimmel or anybody like that.

Jimmy Fallon is the man!

Kev

 

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