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Amy Winehouse joins The 27s

Posted on July 24, 2011 by melissa nann burke

I’ve written in this space before about the number of gifted, young musicians who die at age 27. The self-destructive Amy Winehouse, the beehived soul singer from Britain, joined that club of lost souls Saturday when she was found dead … Continue reading →

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Here come the (R-rated) ‘Bridesmaids’

Posted on May 10, 2011 by melissa nann burke

The trailer for “Bridesmaids,” which hits theaters Friday, might strike you as “The Hangover” for women. But cast members, the director and critics say it’s inaccurate to place “Bridesmaids” near the “bromance” category. As a Slate reviewer put it, Bridesmaids … Continue reading →

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Get in on ‘total nonstop action’ with TNA wrestlers

Posted on September 16, 2010 by melissa nann burke

I have never spoken to someone as excited about wrestling as Jeff Jarrett, a founder of the Nashville-based TNA Wrestling, which has its York Fair debut tonight on the grandstand. Granted, the sport seems to attract over-the-top personalities. Watch a … Continue reading →

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Brittany Murphy, film actress, dead at 32

Posted on December 20, 2009 by melissa nann burke

Actress Brittany Murphy died this morning after going into cardiac arrest, the LA Times reports. Murphy, 32, was taken by ambulance from her husband’s home in Los Angeles to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. The LAPD … Continue reading →

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‘Twilight’s’ Carlisle in Harrisburg on Sunday

Posted on October 2, 2009 by melissa nann burke

The actor Peter Facinelli, who plays Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the “Twilight” saga films, will be at the Harrisburg Mall on Sunday to raise money for his favorite charity, the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. The photo and autograph session start … Continue reading →

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What’s your dream job?

Posted on August 12, 2009 by melissa nann burke

Everyone has a dream job. You know, the one that would cause you to leap out of bed in the morning to start your day. We’d like to hear about it. Write a “help wanted” ad describing your dream job … Continue reading →

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‘New Moon’ trailer before ‘Bandslam’ Friday

Posted on August 12, 2009 by melissa nann burke

A 14-second teaser of the “New Moon” trailer is out. The entire preview can be seen before the film “Bandslam,” which opens this weekend. For the movie, you must wait until Nov. 20.

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Wedding party boogie

Posted on July 27, 2009 by melissa nann burke

Who says church weddings are boring? If you haven’t checked out the entrance by this Minnesota bridal party, you’re missing out. Read the back story about Jill Peterson and Kevin Heinz’s choreography, their single rehearsal and the devoted friends who … Continue reading →

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MJ tributes at BET Awards tonight

Posted on June 28, 2009 by melissa nann burke

Tonight’s BET Awards telecast, which begins at 8, has been extended by 30 minutes to accommodate various tributes to Michael Jackson. At right, Jackson performs with James Brown during the 2003 BET Awards. (AP Photo)

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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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