Monthly Archives: December 2008

2008 in three lines or less

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Drop it like it’s hot I’ve been looking back so much recently that I should install a rear-view mirror on this blog. But it’s hard to do much else once late December rolls around. Click here to read the YDR’s … Continue reading →

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The Veronicas: So hot right now

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Erin McCracken

This Australian sister act (23-year-old twins Lisa and Jessica Origliasso) has a lot of attitude, and I can’t get their catchy anthem “Untouched” out of my head. They might just break out in 2009. It would be cooler if the … Continue reading →

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First couple of indie rock

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Erin McCracken

The indie version of Jay-Z and Beyonce or Gavin and Gwen Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard and actress/She & Him singer Zooey Deschanel are engaged. They had been dating for a year. I guess they kept that under … Continue reading →

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What’s with all the lists?

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Erin McCracken

VH1 tried to pick the “100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs.” The two-hour spectacular, which airs at 9 Tuesday night, will no doubt feature video clips and commentary from pop culture icons. I always wonder who has the authority to rank … Continue reading →

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Weekend roundup

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Snap, crackle, pop: It’s Yule Log time! I headed back East Friday and found my parents’ house packed with people and food. Saturday and Sunday were spent visiting with relatives and eating as well. I don’t even want to think … Continue reading →

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Smell like Sean John

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Diddy does it again My brother alerted me the hilarious commercials for Diddy‘s new fragrance I Am King. You have to accept the responsibility to watch this. Now. Can you live in a studio apartment AND be a king? Do … Continue reading →

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Biggie biopic

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Big Poppa is coming to the big screen Jan. 17. The movie “Notorious” documents the life and times of East Coast rapper Christopher Wallace, aka Notorious B.I.G. Check out the trailer.

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What you need to know now

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Long-time WGAL anchor Dick Hoxworth retired Wednesday after 40 years at the desk. Watch the video above from his last Monday on the job. Looking for things to do this weekend? Trying to make New Year’s plans? Click here and … Continue reading →

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Best music videos of the year

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Kanye kicks it anime style for “Heartless” Rolling Stone wants to know what the best music videos of 2008 were. I would vote for MGMT’s crazy psychedelic videos or maybe even Britney’s latest. What vids would you vote for? Here … Continue reading →

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The Scoop: FlipSide’s ’80s night

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Merry Christmas to all! Check out the lastest edition of The Scoop. FlipSide editor Laura Burkey and entertainment reporter Erin McCracken try their hand at some trivia during FlipSide’s totally awsome ’80s party at the Pullo Center.

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