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Wanna Help Build An Ark With Me?

JT — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:55:25 +0000

Great! More rain, flooding, thunderstorms even a Tornado watch in effect for our area today. The flooding is awful, drowning many intersections and closing roads all over West Michigan. How far away are we from the Four Horesemen appearing over the Horizon? Hell, it appears we’ve already lost the city of Wyoming and I’m not [...]

Best TV Theme Songs of All Time

Shaffee — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:21:39 +0000

WHAT IS THE BEST TV THEME SONG EVER? Earlier this week, Yahoo! released results of a survey asking that very question. Their survey named Gilligan’s Island as the best TV theme song in history. Then, TV Guide released a list with Cheers owning the top spot. After putting five whole minutes of thought into it, [...]

Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2013 Nominees Unveiled

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:00:53 +0000

The nominees and official show date for the 2013 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards have been revealed. Not to be confused with the Revolver Golden Gods Awards, the Metal Hammer event will be held on June 17 at England's esteemed Indigo2 venue, with the legendary Motorhead set to headline the gig.

'SNL' Digital Short Teaches the 'YOLO' Lifestyle

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:00:57 +0000

Just because Andy Samberg is no longer an 'SNL' cast member doesn't mean he can't stop by from time to time an make an appearance on the show. During last night's episode, guest host Adam Levine joined the guys of The Lonely Island for yet another digital short. The subject of this one? The ubiquitous acronym YOLO.

10 Foods We Will Never Consume Again

Ned — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:00:56 +0000

Growing up, there was a lot of hit or miss items that showed up on grocery store shelves that were either really good or really bad. Some of these items you will see and say, “Oh man! Those were so good!” Or you might be happier just forgetting they ever existed. Either way, here is [...]

Best Prank Ever: Drive Thru Invisible Driver [Video]

Joe Knight — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:05:09 +0000

Most of us love to pull some pranks, and most of us think we have pulled some pretty good ones in our day. But the King has been crowned. Check out this video of a man who pulled one of the most creative and hardest pranks, in my opinion. He is driving a car through [...]

Neil Patrick Harris and The Muppets Team Up for Web Series of Our Dreams

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:00:42 +0000

Neil Patrick Harris is one cool dude. He knows how to speak bear and he takes getting groped by a 'Price is Right' contestant like a champ. If that's not enough for you to prove his sheer awesomeness, let us break some fantastic news: he's now joined forces with The Muppets to create a strangely awesome new web series called 'Neil's Puppet Dreams.'

Tom Hanks Drops Charming F-Bomb on 'Good Morning America' [NSFW]

Donald Deane — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 21:37:59 +0000

For someone who’s been described as the nicest guy in Hollywood, Tom Hanks sure has a dirty mouth. On ‘Good Morning America’ today, the actor inadvertently dropped the “F-bomb” on live TV, shocking host Elizabeth Vargas and embarrassing himself in the process. Oopsy! (Warning: NSFW) But, hey, it’s not like he didn’t warn the anchor [...]

Poison's Bret Michaels to Host Travel Channel's 'Rock My RV' Series

Chad Childers — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 02:00:51 +0000

Poison frontman Bret Michaels has found his next television project, as he's signed on to host the new Travel Channel Series 'Rock My RV,' which starts production in November.

6 True Horror Stories That Inspired Films

Steven Bohner — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:20:31 +0000

Horror films can make you feel a whole range of emotions; fear, suspense, nausea and sometimes even worry. The majority of horror films are entirely fictional, but sometimes you can find a film that was based on truth. In the following list you will become witness to some of the most horrific situations known to [...]

October – Best Birth Month For White Rappers [VIDEO-NSFW]

Shaffee — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:00:12 +0000

“If you would like to give birth to a Caucasian baby who grows up to spit rhymes for a living, then it’s my belief that you should do your best to pop that kid out in October due to an undeniable list of successful white rappers who were born in the 10th month.” – Shaffee [...]

From 'All That' to 'Hidden Temples,' Remembering 90′s Nickelodeon

Ned — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:04:15 +0000

Growing up during the 90's may have been boring when you were a kid, but as a "90's Adult," that decade was awesome! There were so many great things in popular culture that started in the 90's and are really hard to forget as an adult. I watch today's kid's shows and think, "What the hell am I watching?" Where is Mark Summers? Did Doug ever marry Patty Mayonnaise? Do Reptar Bars actually exist? Can I still get Gak? I see Kenan, where's Kel? Is Stick Stickly a raging drug addict? Flashback back to Nick in the 90's!

Christopher Lloyd As a Vampire Is Still Surprisingly Cuddly

Dan Seitz — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 02:00:56 +0000

So that’s what happened to Doc Brown! Science has gone mad! Mad! OK, OK, so it’s just make-up. This is actually a promotional still from The Hub’s TV show “The Witching Hour”, which R.L. Stine of “Goosebumps” fame has lent his name. The episode title is “Grampires”, which really tells you all you need to [...]

James Bond Auction Raises $2.6 Million for Charity

Mike Adams — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 10:00:56 +0000

James Bond memorabilia auctioned off by Christie’s auction house yielded nearly $3 million last week in a charity event set to commemorate the tail chasing playboy’s 50th anniversary on the silver screen. Bond fans from some 42 countries participated in the auction, which took place both online and at black-tie swaray at Christie’s auction house [...]

'The Walking Dead' Returns — 10 Things To Check Out This Week

Mike Moody — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:00:08 +0000

Zombies return to the tube this week alongside a DC Comics superhero and the of clueless crew from Paddy’s Pub. Also, Ben Affleck continues to impress with his latest big screen effort, Christopher Walken joins six other psychopaths, and an award-winning graphic novelists releases his latest book. Read on for 10 Things To Check Out This Week.

Liam Gallagher: 'I'd Like to Party with Prince Harry'

Jeff Giles — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 17:40:16 +0000

Tongues were wagging following Prince Harry’s recent scandal-plagued weekend in Las Vegas, which included various controlled substances and photographed debauchery. But Beady Eye frontman and former Oasis member Liam Gallagher doesn’t think Harry did anything wrong — in fact, he’d like to be invited next time.

Lana Del Rey Named 'Woman of the Year' by British GQ, Goes Naked on Cover

Joe Robinson — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 10:00:11 +0000

Lana Del Rey has scored yet another magazine cover, and this time around the sultry singer has stripped down to celebrate. The occasion is Del Rey’s selection as Woman of the Year by British GQ, and with that honor comes the singer completely naked on the front cover of the October issue of the magazine. LDR was on hand at the GQ Man of the Year Awards ceremony on Tuesday at London’s Royal Opera House to accept the honor, even offering a few words of thanks.

Attika 7 Guitarist Rusty Coones Joins 'Sons of Anarchy' Cast

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 03:59:07 +0000

With Season 5 of the FX hit TV show ‘Sons of Anarchy’ set to kick off on Sept. 11, Attika 7 guitarist Rusty Coones has been tapped to join the cast. Coones, who clearly has the right look, will play nomad charter president Quinn on the show focused around an outlaw motorcycle club constantly challenging [...]

James Murphy 'Excited' to Work With Ron Howard on Debut Film

Scott Shetler — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 02:07:25 +0000

Former LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy told Rolling Stone he’s excited to have award-winning director Ron Howard in his corner for his upcoming directorial debut, a short film he made for Canon’s Project Imaginat10n campaign.

New Book 'Slash: An Intimate Portrait' Due Out in October

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 03:59:12 +0000

Between his latest solo disc ‘Apocalyptic Love’ and being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Guns N’ Roses, it’s been an eventful year for guitarist Slash, and a new photo book due out in October will continue to celebrate his career chronicling the last 20 years of the rockers life in photos.