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Warped Tour Concertgoer Dies At Kansas Show

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Bonner Springs, Kansas, venue identifies the late concertgoer as Curtis Alan DeForest. By Eric Ditzian A concertgoer died at Monday’s Vans Warped Tour stop in Kansas, according to a press release from the tour. The young man died during the all-day show, held at Capitol Federal Park at Sandstone in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Warped Tour officials are awaiting a complete report about the death from law enforcement and medical examiners. According to Sandstone’s website , the concertgoer was Curtis Alan DeForest, a 26-year-old Wichita, Kansas, resident. He was taken from the venue to Providence Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. The cause of death has yet to be determined, and Sandstone remains closed as authorities continue their investigation. Along with the announcement about DeForest’s death, Sandstone provided a statement about the venue’s policy regarding water bottles and access to its water facilities. “As is the standard practice at all shows that visit the amphitheater, patrons were allowed to bring in their own bottles of water,” the website’s statement said. “Once inside, the permanent water refill locations that are throughout the venue were in operation for all patrons throughout the day.” The statement from the tour offered “thoughts and prayers to the young man’s family and friends. Tour organizers are working closely with Capitol Federal Park at Sandstone staff and local officials to determine the actual facts surrounding this tragic incident and will make further details known as they become available.” Kicking off in late June, this year’s tour has featured bands like 3OH!3, the All-American Rejects, Sum-41 and Taylor Momsen’s the Pretty Reckless. Please share your thoughts for DeForest’s friends and family in the comments.

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What Are Badges? A Guide To Achievements On Current TV

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Literally one month ago we announced that achievements are coming to Current TV, and well, today is the day! We're in the process of rolling out badges and achievements to the site, along with a whole bunch of other goodies like new profile pages, activity streams, and Twitter integration. You can read all about those updates on this post. This post is dedicated to badges. What are badges? They are used to mark achievements that you unlock by participating on our site. For example: Some ways to unlock badges are: Posting and voting on comments. Connecting your Current profile to your Facebook and Twitter. Earning positive votes from others in the community. Posting stories and comments on Twitter and Facebook. And many more! Each badge is worth points, and some badges are worth more points than others. To earn the most points, you'll need to unlock the badges that are most valuable on the site. When you unlock a badge you'll be notified with an alert at the bottom of the page. Don't worry if you missed the notification, you can always head over to your profile page and find a list of the badges you've unlocked under the “Badges” sort found in the “My Activity” tab. We also display the total points you've earned below your username on your profile page. Read our announcement on the blog to learn more about the all-new profile page and activity feeds. Here's a list of the first round of badges we're launching with. Check out the full list, then visit your profile to see which ones you've unlocked. Or better yet, click on any of the badges to see a list of other community members savvy enough to unlock some of the badges in the system. For example, the Ye Olde-Tymer badge is a retired achievement given only to community members who registered before 10/16/2007. Wanna

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Flo Rida Records Unofficial Miami Heat Anthem

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Inspired by LeBron James’ arrival, the Florida MC says he hopes ‘We Already Won’ will ‘get the city hype.’ By Mawuse Ziegbe Flo Rida in the studio recording “We Already Won” Photo: Peter Bailey/Andy Boy Genius/Niteside/NBC Miami Heat fans have been celebrating ever since NBA phenom LeBron James announced his move to the Florida team last week. (After ‘Bron made his announcement, Miami’s DJ Irie described the mania in the city in an email to MTV News: “Miami is literally in a frenzy right now! Leftover fireworks from the Fourth of July are going off left and right.”) Now, one of the state’s hitmaking stars has hit the studio to record a track to help Heat fans get their party on. Flo Rida jumped in the lab to make “We Already Won,” a banger that he dubs an unofficial anthem for the Miami Heat. Flo broke down the creation of the song to NBC Miami’s Niteside blog . “Being a part of the Poe Boy family, we always trying to do something to get the city hype,” Flo said. “So I called my colleagues Billy Blue, Brianna, Desloc [Piccalo], Ball Greezy, Brisco. We just trying to build up the morale of Dade County. Having LeBron come in, having [Chris] Bosh come in, we think that’s a great thing. So we just got in the studio and did what we always do — go in there and make a great record.” The Florida rapper, who’s broken chart records with party-starting hits like “Right Round,” also chopped it up for the blog about his next album, which he’s expecting to drop in the fall. Flo talked to MTV News last month about crafting the David Guetta-produced jam “Club Can’t Handle Me,” which will be featured on the LP, as well as the “Step Up 3-D” soundtrack. “It’s called The Only One,” Flo told NBC Miami, adding that the buzz surrounding the Heat’s new lineup is inspiring his latest effort. “It definitely feels special for the fact that we got LeBron and this crazy team, you know, [Dwyane] Wade and everybody.” Who else would you like to hear take a stab at a Miami Heat anthem? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists Flo Rida

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LeBron James Heads To Miami Heat

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The NBA Superstar announces long-awaited decision, saying decision to leave hometown Cleveland motivated by desire ‘to win.’ By Kelley L. Carter LeBron James announces that he will play for the Miami Heat on ESPN July 8 Photo: ESPN It was a move that will surely go down in sports history. But after a protracted wait, King James finally announced, at 9:27 p.m. ET, he’d be joining the Miami Heat. LeBron James’ decision to televise his decision became an event that seemed as if it could have been ripped from the pages of a screenplay. Sitting before ESPN cameras, the former Cleveland Cavaliers forward had millions of viewers anticipating his final choice with baited breath. “I feel like this is going to give me the best opportunity to win — and to win for multiple years. I want to be able to win championships,” he said, explaining what motivated him to venture to Miami. “This process has been everything I thought and more. I put myself in the position to have this process, where I could hear teams’ pitches and figure out what was the best possibility for me to win … and be happy,” James said during an interview before his big announcement. The 25-year-old revealed that it was a really humbling experience to be in the position he’d found himself in, as multiple teams vied for his attention. James thanked all of those teams, saying he’d made the decision earlier Thursday morning (July 8) and adding that in the preceding weeks, he often changed his mind on a day-to-day basis. “I woke up, had a great conversation with my mom, once I had that conversation with her, I was set,” he said. James is considered to be the most prized free agent in league history, and he was the last of the top free agents to announce where he’d land. The major factor in his decision, he said, was the best opportunity for him to win, both now and in the future. “Every since I was a rookie or in high school … that was the number one thing for me,” he said. “I’ve done some great things in my seven years and I want to continue to do that,” he continued about his tenure in Cleveland. The announcement comes after what felt like an eternity of a waiting period, with the two-time NBA MVP finally ending months of speculation about where he would play basketball next season. (James is only one of two players to earn the MVP accolade twice by the age of 25; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the other.) Diehard NBA fans and casual watchers alike had been guessing about where James would go in 2010, many since the NBA superstar signed his last contract back in 2007. Before his announcement, speculation was heavy: Would he break his hometown, Cleveland’s, heart? Would he go to Miami and join his former U.S. Olympic teammates Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh? Or would he go to New York or Chicago? Hours before the announcement on Thursday, James made an appearance at his basketball camp, arriving mid-afternoon with former teammate Damon Jones. Others in attendance included top college coaches, including Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, North Carolina’s Roy Williams, West Virginia’s Bob Huggins and Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim. James gave his decision during an hourlong broadcast that aired live ESPN from a Boys & Girls Club in Greenwich, Connecticut. The aim of the special program, James’ said, was also to raise at least $1 million to aid James’ foundation. What do you think of LeBron’s decision to go to Miami? Did he make the right choice? Sound off in the comments! Related Artists Lebron James

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Glenn Beck University: Fox News host starts own college

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Just in time for summer school, Glenn Beck has announced that he is starting a university in his name. According to the announcement on his website: “Beck University is a unique academic experience bringing together experts in the fields of religion, American history and economics. Through captivating lectures and interactive online discussions, these experts will explore the concepts of Faith, Hope and Charity and show you how they influence America's past, her present and most importantly her future.” Professors will include pro-family advocate David Barton, business guru David L. Buckner and Lousiana State University political science professor James R. Stoner Jr., who told Inside Higher Ed he was “delighted” to accept Beck's offer. Beck University will be online-only and courses are not for credit. Mother Jones has a list of suggested courses for BU, including “Intro to Theology: Ayn Rand,” and “Studies in Moral Courage: Joe McCarthy.” What do you think? Would you take a class at Beck University? Join the discussion below. added by: Stoneyroad

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USA Today Spins Liberal Lincoln Chafee as a ‘Centrist’ and a ‘Moderate’

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

According to USA Today’s Susan Page, Lincoln Chafee, a Republican who left the party and voted for Barack Obama in 2008, is simply a “moderate.” A cover story for Tuesday’s edition of the paper features the misleading sub-headline: ” Centrists Fuel Big Crop of Contenders This Year. ” Nowhere in the 1800 word piece does Page describe Chafee as a liberal. Instead, Chafee, now running for governor of Rhode Island as an independent, is part of a “rebellion in the middle.” Page sympathetically described the politician’s exit from the Republican Party after losing his 2006 reelection bid: “Chafee felt rejected by the GOP, which no longer seemed willing to include moderate Republicans like himself.” Of course, Chafee’s lifetime American Conservative Union score was a meager 34. (To repeat, this was when he was a Republican.) Such a number put him to the left of Democrats such as Ben Nelson and only slightly less liberal than Robert Byrd. Yet, Page touted Chafee not as a liberal, but as a truth teller: He may be testing voters’ appetite for honesty: In his announcement speech, he suggested addressing the state’s daunting budget gap by levying a 1% sales tax on food, clothing, over-the-counter drugs and other items now exempt from the state’s 7% sales tax. In a six-way debate on WPRI-TV in June — among two Democratic candidates, two Republicans and two independents — Chafee’s tax proposal was the first question raised by moderator Tim White and the prime target of attack. “He wants to raise taxes and I want to cut spending,” Democrat Frank Caprio, the state treasurer and Chafee’s leading competitor, said after the debate when asked about his strategy. “That’s the difference between us.” Consider the facts here: The Democratic candidate is attacking Chafee for lobbying to raise taxes. Shouldn’t that be enough for Page to describe Chafee as a liberal? Later, Page returned to the concept of raising taxes as simple honesty: Chafee acknowledges that suggesting the tax hike is a calculated risk. He’s counting on voters to reward a straightforward discussion of the options ahead. If they don’t, he says, the fault will be his own failure to communicate and convince them. The USA journalist also touted other party switchers as examples of moderation: “There are more signs of centrists stirring as national politics remain sharply polarized, a factor some candidates cite for leaving or being pushed from their old allegiances.”

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Al Gore Sex Abuse Investigation — It’s On Again

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Filed under: Al Gore , Celebrity Justice Al Gore is feeling the heat again because Portland police have decided to reopen their investigation into allegations the former VP sexually abused a masseuse. Police made the announcement today regarding the 2006 allegation, but were not specific about… Read more

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Kristen Stewart ‘Genuinely Nervous’ To Film ‘On The Road’

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘There’s going to be a four-week beatnik boot camp,’ she says of prep for the film adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s novel. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Kristen Stewart Photo: MTV News While Kristen Stewart is currently busy promoting “Eclipse,” out June 30, another project has her excited for the future: the film adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s classic 1957 Beat novel “On the Road.” With the film set to shoot in August, Stewart is welcoming the chance to learn a bit more about the pivotal literary and cultural movement. “I’m really nervous, like, honestly and genuinely really nervous about it,” she told MTV News. “But not in a bad way. People think nerves are a bad thing. I love them. They get you ready to do something big. I’m stoked” Filming will take place in Canada, but first, she and the rest of the cast will get schooled in all things beat. “There’s going to be a four-week beatnik boot camp in Montreal,” she revealed. “That’s going to be amazing, because I haven’t read everything those guys read. There’s a huge education process that’s going to take place with the whole cast. It’s a small movie, so to have that much time is just awesome.’ “On the Road” also stars Garrett Hedlund (“Tron Legacy”) as Dean Moriarty, the disaffected drifter at the center of the story. Stewart will play Marylou, Dean’s wife. Filling out the rest of the cast are Kirsten Dunst and British actor Sam Riley (“Control”). Francis Ford Coppola is producing, and Walter Salles (“The Motorcycle Diaries”) will direct. The film will begin shooting August 2 in Montreal. Producers have already set up an office at Cite du Cinema, the city’s largest film production facility. After filming there for most of August, the shoot will shift to New Orleans for a month, then head to Mexico for a few weeks and finally return to Montreal before wrapping just in time for Stewart to shoot the final two “Twilight” flicks, adapted from “Breaking Dawn.” We’ll be live at the L.A. premiere of “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” on Thursday, June 24. Tune in to Movies.MTV.com at 9:30 ET (8:30 Central) for our red-carpet webcast, and watch us chat with Robert, Kristen, Taylor and all your favorite stars. And don’t forget to submit your burning ‘Eclipse’ questions ! Check out everything we’ve got on “On the Road.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: Kristen Stewart

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Drake, Muse, Ozzy Osbourne Headline 2010 Voodoo Experience Fest

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Weezer, MGMT, Deadmau5 also among the performers at Halloween music fest in New Orleans. By Josh Wigler Drake Photo: Getty Images It’s not just ghosts, ghouls and goblins haunting New Orleans on Halloween weekend this year. The Big Easy’s music lovers can also look forward to seeing many of their favorite rappers, rock stars and more at the Voodoo Experience Festival 2010, set to take place at City Park in New Orleans from October 29-31 this year. On Thursday (June 17) the festival announced that its lineup will include musicians such as Drake, Muse and Ozzy Osbourne among the high-profile performers. When the announcement was made at midnight, the fest’s official website crashed for several hours, according to Hit Fix , possibly indicating an unprecedented interest in this year’s show. “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Halloween than with a performance in New Orleans,” Osbourne said in a press release. This year marks the Prince of Darkness’ first appearance at the Voodoo Experience Festival, now coming up on its 12th year. Other Voodoo performers include Weezer, MGMT, Metric, Hot Chip, Interpol, Florence and the Machine, Paul Van Dyk and Deadmau5. Several local New Orleans acts will also be on hand, including Leo Jackson and the Melody Clouds, the Rebirth Brass Band, Big Sam’s Funky Nation and Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen. Tickets are already on sale, with weekend passes available for $150 and VIP packages for $500. Which music festival are you most looking forward to this year? Share your excitement in the comments below. Don’t miss the “Drake: Better Than Good Enough” documentary , airing Wednesday, June 23, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV! Related Artists Drake Muse Ozzy Osbourne Weezer MGMT deadmau5

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E3 Nintendo Press Conference 2010 (Full Video)

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The Nintendo press conference from E3 2010 included the announcement of the Nintendo 3DS, as well as The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Goldeneye 007, Metroid: Other M, Donkey Kong Country Returns, Epic Mickey, and more. http://e3.g4tv.com/videos/46345/E3-2010-Nintendo-Press-Conference/ added by: Agent_Alpha

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