Monthly Archives: May 2009

What you need to know now

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Erin McCracken

It was a short week, but the weekend still feels nice. Remember all those awkward prom memories? Nothing beats this story about a 1939 prom. (Watch the video.) Click here to find out how to get tickets to summer music … Continue reading →

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Get into ‘Glee’

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Erin McCracken

The new Fox comedy series “Glee” premiered after American Idol last week, but the series doesn’t air until the fall. (What a tease.) But the pilot was enough to create a buzz. (Think “Fame,” “High School Musical” and “Freaks and … Continue reading →

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Song stuck in my head since Monday

Posted on May 29, 2009 by susan jennings

Thank goodness for XPN. Not only do they play music that transcends the noisy din of commercial radio, but they post their playlists on the Web so you can track down the various tunes that inevitabaly get stuck in your … Continue reading →

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Famous love triangles

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Erin McCracken

That’s right. Put a ring on it. Tangled relationship webs are a key component to dramz in several TV series, movies and even comics. I practically need a flow chart to figure out who’s hooking up with who each week … Continue reading →

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Lady Gagaliciousness

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Erin McCracken

The pantless wonder/pop diva Lady Gaga graces the cover of Rolling Stone this month. Skip to the jump to see the racy photo. It shows why she made the top of the mag’s annual hot list. Kanye West already compared … Continue reading →

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‘Design’ your own Julia rant

Posted on May 27, 2009 by melissa nann burke

The first season of “Designing Women” came out on DVD this week. The Monkey See blog has a great game that lets you write your own Julia Sugarbaker rant. Each episode, something would inevitably send Julia (played by Dixie Carter) … Continue reading →

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Get some cheap thrills

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Erin McCracken

‘Tis the season to be attending amusement parks. Just because the economy’s in the tank doesn’t mean you and your friends and family can’t have fun. Check out the YDR Amusement Park Roundup to find out how to save some … Continue reading →

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Blink is back

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Erin McCracken

Missed ya, Blink In February, Travis Barker, Tom Delonge and Mark Hoppus took the stage at the Grammys to announce the Best Rock Album award. During the presentation, they announced that Blink-182 was reuniting. The pop/punk act plays Hersheypark Stadium, … Continue reading →

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Coldplay: Live in Technicolor

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Erin McCracken

I’m back to the blog after dying and going to concert heaven an extended vacay. (See attached “Life in Technicolor II” video shot by someone who wasn’t sitting on the lawn. I’m still in awe.) Even in my euphoria, I … Continue reading →

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Better late than never

Posted on May 26, 2009 by laura randisi

While celebrating our puppy’s fourth birthday/Memorial Day with my family, my parents raved about “Slumdog Millionaire.” “It’s shocking what the main character suffered,” my mom warned, “but it’s worth seeing.” … and my Dad had already downloaded the soundtrack to … Continue reading →

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