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Happy Spring! As today, March 20th, marks the first day of spring in 2013, retailers celebrate the "vernal equinox" by offering freebies as the new season begins to bloom. Everybody knows that the first day of spring means the first day of Rita's FREE Italian Ice. The nation's largest Italian ice concept will be celebrating its 21st year of giving away free ice in a limited edition cup at all locations, found in 20 states across the US, notes gobankingrates.com. "As you prepare for increasing daylight, warmer temperatures, the regrowth of trees and flowers, and lots of rain, you can also take advantage of great deals retailers are offering around the vernal equinox 2013. It's a great way to celebrate the season's change," says Stacey Bumpus, expert contributor to GoBankingRates. Read More »
"Who Knew" that rock star Pink would interrupt her own show mid-song to comfort a crying little girl in the audience? The unpredictable singer & mother, with a solid heart of gold, suddenly stopped singing during her concert at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Sunday night to comfort the sobbing girl in the crowd with a Rice Krispie treat offering, according to Billboard. The 33-year-old Pennsylvania native, who is currently on the road with her The Truth About Love tour, was reportedly in the middle of an acoustic performance of "Who Knew" from her 2006 album, "I'm Not Dead," when she cut the guitarist off and directed her attention to the crowd. "Is everything OK right here? Why is she crying?" she asked a woman in the crowd, referencing a young girl nearby. "Why is she upset?" The apparent reason was because two women were fighting in the crowd, and Pink was not pleased. She had referenced her own nearly 2-year-old daughter, Willow, several times throughout the night, Billboard states. Read More »
Lollapalooza 2013 is quickly approaching, and although the official lineup will not be released for the summer festival until next month, The Chicago Tribune recently confirmed a few headliners as a teaser to leave us wanting more. Mumford & Sons, Phoenix, Vampire Weekend and the Killers are among the announced and confirmed headliners for Lollapalooza 2013 in Grant Park on Aug. 2-4. Also confirmed by multiple industry sources are the National and the Postal Service. Lollapalooza promoters C3 Presents said it would officially announce the lineup next month. "Early bird" tickets for the festival go on sale next Tuesday. Read More »
ABC's new TV Show "Splash" made it's debut Tuesday night, as 5 of the 10 competing stars took the first plunge into the water. The premiere episode's "dive-off" resulted in former "Miss Alabama" Katherine Webb beating out Keshia Knight Pulliam (aka 'The Cosby Show's' Rudy Huxtable) and sending the "Cosby" star home. Did the reality show make a big first splash or is the series destined to be a huge flop? The first 5 featured stars to debut their diving skills this week were: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Louie Anderson, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Katherine Webb and Rory Bushfield. Next week the remaining 5 contestants will jump in: Ndamukong Suh, Drake Bell, Chuy Bravo, Nicole Eggert and Kendra Wilkinson. Read More »
"New Girl" fans..here's a recap of March 19ths episode entitled "Quick Hardening Caulk". In the newest episode of "New Girl" (Season 2, episode 19) "room friends" Jess & Nick take a big step in their relationship by finally admitting their attraction for one another. Tuesday nights episode involves fish obsessions,drugged up confessions, and make out sessions. Read More »
"Homeland" executive producer & writer Henry Bromell has died from a heart attack at age 66. The Showtime TV series veteran reportedly died on Monday at a Los Angeles area hospital, his longtime agent & friend Peter Benedek stated. According to TV Guide, Bromell went to the hospital Monday afternoon because he was not feeling well and suffered the heart attack there. "Henry was an immensely talented and prolific writer, director and showrunner, and his work on 'Brotherhood' and 'Homeland' was nothing short of brilliant," the statement said. "His passion, warmth, humor and generosity will be greatly missed. Our hearts and thoughts go out to his wife and family." Read More »
Every girl's favorite pair of workout pants, and guys too of course, have been recalled by Lululemon Athletica! One of the world's most sucessful retailers has pulled its popular Luon black yoga pants from stores, according to AP, because the sheer material used for the stretchies was "too revealing." Lululemon is offering full refunds or exchanges to their loyal customers and Sam Poser of Sterne, Agee & Leach advised clients to take a "wait-and-see approach" until the problem is resolved. The company insisted it had not changed the specifications for the clothing, but is warning of a shortage of the extraordinarily popular clothing items, which make up make up about 17 percent of all women's pants and crop pants in its stores. Further, Lululemon said the "issue will have a significant impact" on its financials. Read More »
Honey Boo Boo's Mama June is down 100 pounds and showed off her "schmexy" new makeover and weightloss at the GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday night. TLC's "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" matriarch June Shannon, 33, arrived at the LGBT event in New York wearing a figure-flattering black dress, topped with sparkling diamante jewelry. She completed the svelte and sleek red carpet look with subtle make-up, manicured nails and blonde, curly hair, as noted by Daily Mail. Read More »
As the Voice Season 4 returns to NBC on March 25th with new judges Shakira & Usher joining Adam Levine & Blake Shelton on the panel, the show finds itself going head to head with another singing show: American Idol. Read More »
We've already seen the stars dance and skate on ABC, and tonight we can watch them dive in the network's newest celeb-reality TV show, "Splash," which premieres on the network tonight (March 19) at 8pm. Before watching the first pair get eliminated on tonight's Dancing with the Stars results show at 9pm, tune into the "Splash" debut where "ten celebrities will train and compete in regulation platform and springboard diving at dizzying heights in front of a weekly poolside audience," as its website states. Find out which 5 of the 10 contestants will will face their fears tonight as they "flip, twist and spin into the depths of the pool below." Read More »
Vampire Weekend has shared a pair of studio cuts from their highly anticipated new album, "Modern Vampires of the City," which is set to release on May 7. According to Billboard, on Monday (Mar. 18), the New York-based band released two new tracks "Diane Young" and "Step" on their website, which will both be included on the band's forthcoming third album. Vampire Weekend also recently played some of its new songs during a South By Southwest Music Festival-ending show at Stubb's BBQ on Saturday night, reports USA Today. Read More »
ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" season 16 kicked off Monday night as the new 2013 contestants strapped on their dancing shoes and took the stage for the first time. Here's the week 1 recap: In this season's premiere episode, the 12 "stars" (though some of them are unheard of) and their seasoned partners showcase the three dance styles of the fox trot, cha-cha, and contemporary (even though that's not even ballroom), as they partner up and perform in front of the usual judges, Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli, and a live audience in their DWTS debut. Dancing With the Stars 2013 hopefuls include: Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Star Lisa Vanderpump,Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman, American Idol cutie Kellie Pickler, Bachelor stud Sean Lowe, comedian Andy Dick, boxer Victor Ortiz, former figure skater Dorothy Hamill, Disney starlet Zendaya, soap star Ingo Rademacher, country superstar Wynonna Judd, funny man D.L. Hughley and Super Bowl winner Jacoby Jones. Read More »
Superstar DJ Avicii opens up his "Ultra" exclusive pop-up hotel, The Avicii Hotel, to coincide with Ultra Music Festival in Miami. As Miami New Times reports, between Friday, March 15, and Monday, March 25, the "Levels" DJ will take over the Marlin Hotel in Miami Beach on 12th Street and Collins Avenue. The entire hotel will be redesigned and branded by the EDM star and his management company, run by Ash Pournouri, reveals Vibe. Read More »
