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Stone Temple Pilots Sue Former Frontman Scott Weiland, He's Not Happy

Doc Shutts — Sat, 25 May 2013 20:30:31 +0000

So you start a band. Work real hard. Become a rock God. Get real famous. Go into rehab. Come out. Do well. Relapse. Go back into rehab. Come out and the band you started fires you and then sues you. Sounds like regular rock history to me. And now life for Stone Temple Pilots gets [...]

1.5m For Space Flight With Leonardo DiCaprio

Doc Shutts — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:44:43 +0000

So if I have a lot of disposable income what would I spend it on? Not a space flight with Leonardo DiCaprio. But according to News Republic some one wants to go into space with him. A trip into space with Leonardo DiCaprio has sold for $1.5 million. A seat beside the ‘Great Gatsby’ actor [...]

Sharon Osbourne Is Proud Of Ozzy

Doc Shutts — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:38 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne has been known for his chemical exploits over his long rock career. He was clean and sober for years only to succumb to the beast that is addiction. Now he’s back on his road to recovery and his wife can’t be more proud according to News Republic. Sharon Osbourne is proud of Ozzy [...]

Inspirational Teen Dies, Leaves Behind An Incredible Story [VIDEO]

Brian Scott — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:55:04 +0000

Zach Sobiech was a 17 year old that was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. With only months to live, Zach turned to music to say goodbye. Zach turned 18 years old on May 3rd and continued his fight against cancer until yesterday. Zach Sobiech passed away May 20, 2013. Our hearts [...]

2013 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees

Doc Shutts — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:01:09 +0000

Every Rockers Dream. Have at least one platinum release. Play Carnagie Hall, Red Rocks, and the Hollywood Bowl. And be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Here’s the new inductees according to Rock News. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2013 includes a diverse array of some of the [...]

Fleetwood Mac Don't Talk About Love

Doc Shutts — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:10:56 +0000

It was many, many years ago that I sat in a small trailer behind the chutes out at the rodeo arena at the Fairgrounds talking with the band Fleetwood Mac. So much has changed since those early days. And now, they are back together, and on the road. And the band says they are all [...]

Tebow's Trip To The NFL

Doc Shutts — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:12:24 +0000

So how did he get there? He being the media star Tim Tebow. How did he get to the NFL if every one says he’s not a good quarterback? Well it’s been an incredible trip according to Ross Jones of Fox Sports. If Tim Tebow feels his treatment in the NFL is offensive, it doesn’t [...]

Harlem Ambassadors Come To Casper To Benefit NAMI [VIDEO]

Brian Scott — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:42:48 +0000

The Harlem Ambassadors come to Casper for a game at Casper College T-Bird Gym on Saturday, May 18th at 7PM.

The Harlem Ambassadors offer a unique brand of basketball with slam dunks,amazing ball-handling skills and comedy routines to keep the audience engaged and entertained.

The Ambassadors bring their show to Casper to benefi

Hashville Skyline: How Did Weed And Country Music Get So Cozy?

Doc Shutts — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:37:15 +0000

Cannabis and Country Music? The famous plant has always been associated with Rock and Roll. But now it seems the herb is being touted in the likes of Nashville according to Rachael Maddux of Slate.

If you hear a song called “Hush Hush” on country radio this spring, you might not catch every word, but you’ll likely get the drift

Packers on Favre: We Want Him Back In The Family

Doc Shutts — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:15:51 +0000

After an acrimonious break up the Green Bay Packers sent Brett Favre packing. Now according to Fox sports the Packers want the all star back in the fold. It won’t be long until Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers are officially reunited in some way. Nearly five years after the Packers traded a disgruntled [...]

Leno Gas Pump Prank Goes Viral

Brian Scott — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:51:28 +0000

Since I am such an early riser, I rarely get a chance to watch the late night TV shows and had never seen the Pumpcast news before. What a great way to be introduced to the prank! Wil Sims, and wife Monifa, are now an internet sensation for playing along and having more fun at a gas station than has been seen in a while

Post-Draft NFL Power Rankings

Doc Shutts — Sun, 12 May 2013 20:19:19 +0000

It’s a warm Mother’s Day and most are not thinking of football. However I crave me some NFL. With that in mind now that draft day has come and gone here’s a pre-season look at where your team might be according to Fox’s Sports Brian Billick. 1. San Francisco 49ers The 49ers have won back-to-back [...]

Which Rapper And 'SNL' Alumni Cameo In 'Anchorman' Sequel?

Doc Shutts — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:27:20 +0000

As one who has had the opportunity to sit in front of a television camera, on set, and actually get to “do the news” the movie Anchorman has more truth to it than one would think. Will Ferrell is the Anchorman. Now the sequel holds our attention with a who’s who of cameos according to [...]

Is TV Fake? CNN Anchors Use Split Screen To Chat While In Same Parking Lot

Doc Shutts — Thu, 09 May 2013 04:23:20 +0000

I’ve worked in television. And there are times when you need to “set up a shot” that isn’t necessarily what you see on your tube. Now professionals “faked” a split screen to make you think that they were miles apart according to MSN. When you think satellite TV news interview, you think of people in [...]

Charles Barkley Says 'Of Course' He Was On Teams With Gay Players

Doc Shutts — Wed, 08 May 2013 03:05:32 +0000

With the coming out of NBA player Jason Collins, Emmy award winner, and current NBA TNT commentator Charles Barkley said that he’s played with gay players in the past according to the Chuck Schilken of Sports Now. Former basketball great and current analyst Charles Barkley is nonchalant about NBA center Jason Collins’ recent revelation that [...]

'VJ' Tells of Sex, Drugs, Rock 'N' Roll at MTV

Doc Shutts — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:29:48 +0000

When the first full time channel dedicated to rock music videos came on I was enthralled that I could now watch all day (and at times I did watch all day), music videos of my favorite bands. I wanted to be the first one sporting an all blue MTV “T” shirt. And I got one. [...]

New Album From Iggy And The Stooges

Doc Shutts — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:35:36 +0000

Currently there is a new ad on tv for a designer Chrysler 500. Being touted as almost hand made in Detroit. The car, according to the ad, was hand made for a rock star. In the ad it’s Iggy Pop. Now I know how he can afford it. He’s got new music coming out according to John Pareles [...]

Primadonna Princess Has Pampered Tour Demands

Doc Shutts — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:07:44 +0000

Every artist, when they go out on the road, send to the concert venue certain requirements that they need to have backstage that covers food, drinks, and assorted lounging requirements. These contracts are called riders. And they have been known to get out of hand in terms of requirements. It seems that Beyonce’s are really [...]

90 Year Old Does Double Backflip [VIDEO]

Erin — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:52:12 +0000

Although originally uploaded in 2010, this video is currently making the rounds on the web and making “June” our new hero!

Chris Kelly, From '90s Rap Duo Kriss Kross, Dead At 34

Doc Shutts — Thu, 02 May 2013 06:57:46 +0000

He was a phenomena. A unique hip hop star at a very young age. Now according to MSN Entertainment Chris Kelly is gone. Chris Kelly of the ’90s rap duo Kriss Kross has died, confirms the Associated Press. He was 34. Kelly, was reportedly found unresponsive in his Atlanta home on Wednesday. The cause of [...]