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10 Terrible Father's Day Gifts

Emerald Catron — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:35:38 +0000

We're not here to tell you how to run your life. We're mostly just here to provide you with cute pictures of kittens and GIFs you might like. But, if we could make a suggestion, don't get your dad any of these things for Father's Day.

Former Miss USAs Pose Nude For PETA

Jackie — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:14:39 +0000

If your new to pageantry let me tell you, this is a big deal! Now normally pageant gals don't show the goods unless they want that crown ripped off their head. Well the times they are a changin' folks and Donald Trump, owner of the Miss USA pageant system must have put his stamp of approval on this one! 4 former Miss USA's including, Susie Castillo, Shandi Finnessey, Shanna Moakler, and Alyssa Campanella all got down to their birthday suits for a photo shoot for PETA!

Celebrities Before And After Photoshop

Jackie — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:02:00 +0000

I do a lot of photo shoots and Photoshop can either be your best friend… or your biggest nightmare. It’s mainly a nightmare when the photo comes out and looks nothing like you. Now this doesn’t happen very often to me…(I don’t think!) But it happens to celebrities ALL THE TIME! Let’s take a peek [...]

GRD Volleyball League gets Underway [PHOTOS]

JT — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:23:41 +0000

Great launch for the GRD Volleyball League last night at Fairlanes in Grandville. Our league is more fun than competitive so feel free to come out and drop in for a game or two. We actually need one more team to jo

11 Painful Sunburns We Never Want to Experience

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:51:16 +0000

Recently we've been discussing the best things about summer, like Slip N' Slides and lemonade. OH yes. But with the good obviously comes the bad, and in this case, the really bad. Brace yourself folks, because we've scoped out some pretty awful sunburn fails we never want to experience. Oof.

14 Creative Yearbook Quotes

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 23:00:27 +0000

If you’re a recent graduate, you might’ve thought for a moment or two about the legacy you’ve left behind. Pranks are always a good go-to in our books, but a safer, less offensive way to leave an impression on your school is through creative yearbook quotes. Those few lines on senior yearbook pages basically sum [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About the 'Game of Thrones' Cast

Kristy Puchko — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:33:43 +0000

With season three of 'Game of Thrones' currently underway, we're once again entranced by Tyrion, Daenerys, Cersei and all the rest. A huge aspect of the hit HBO show's appeal is its excellent cast. The 'Game of Thrones' cast so fully disappear into their characters, it's easy to forget they are a vast group of actors from different backgrounds and disciplines, Let's take a look at a few things you might not have known about the brilliant actors who bring the citizens of Westeros to life.

B-Real Of Cypress Hill Rolls Up A Fat One [PHOTOS]

Shaffee — Tue, 28 May 2013 19:55:17 +0000

B-Real of Cypress Hill recently took the art of rolling up a fat joint to a new level. The rapper and weed enthusiast recently posted a picture on Instagram of a hog leg he twisted up consisting of 6 ounces of marijuana. The only problem I see is that I’m not sure how comfortable I’d [...]

Artist Enrique Gomez De Molina Blows Your Mind With Creepy Taxidermy

Steven Bohner — Tue, 28 May 2013 18:01:42 +0000

Enrique Gomez De Molina is a taxidermy artist from Miami, Florida. De Molina gained recognition for his taxidermy for a few reasons. Firstly, he creates some very unusual creatures when he is mixing up parts from several animals. Secondly, and more notably, De Molina was sentenced for wildlife smuggling and is currently in prison.

Looking To Put Your Butt In Our GRD Summer Volleyball league [Photo Gallery]

JT — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:59:06 +0000

The GRD Summer Volleyball League gets underway June 5th and we're looking for some co-ed teams to join us getting down and dirty in the sand this year. Wednesday Nights at Fairlanes Family Entertainment Center in Grandville is where we'll meet up every week and rock - Sign Up HERE

Brann's Steakhouse and McDuff's Bar and Grille Rule Supreme at King of the Wing

Dave Kim — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:07:53 +0000

Wing experts in Grand Rapids gathered at John Ball Park last Saturday (May 18) and sampled from some of the best West Michigan had to offer. There were plenty of cooked poultry and Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy to be consumed. Check out our photo gallery below. Big Moe’s BBQ & Catering, Brann’s Steakhouse & Sports Bar, [...]

Zach Galifianakis Saved an Elderly Woman From Homelessness

Donald Deane — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:45:08 +0000

Turns out, Zach Galifianakis isn't just a great comedic actor, he's also one heck of a nice guy. After learning that an elderly woman he's known for years had become homeless, he generously found her a small apartment and started paying her rent. Aww!

Pop Evil Come Home for 'Onyx' CD Release Show at The Orbit Room

Dave Kim — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:30:00 +0000

Last week Pop Evil released their third studio album Onyx to much anticipation. Friday (May 17) was "Onyx Day" and GRD helped the band celebrate with an in-store signing at Best Buy, bowling at AMF Eastbook Lanes, and a mind-blowing show at The Orbit Room. Check out photos in our gallery to see what went down.

A Few Photos From Rock On The Range

Jackie — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:53:26 +0000

I forgot my camera! Can you believe it... drove all the way to Columbus, Ohio and forgot my flippin camera. Well thank goodness for smart phones. Here are a few of the pictures from this years Rock On The Range! We definitly had a good time, check back soon for video interviews Shaffee, Steve The Web Guy and I did over the weekend!

7 Mind-Blowing Disney Urban Legends

Sara Franks-Allen — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:14:21 +0000

A company like Disney, which has been around for ages and maintains a family-friendly image, is bound to be the subject of some strange stories. But are any of them true? Is Walt Disney's body lying frozen beneath the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, waiting to be revived? Was Donald Duck really banned in Finland because he doesn't wear pants? Did Disney really make a cartoon to teach girls about their time of the month? TheFW has the real story on these and more of the most popular Disney urban legends

Hollywood Undead Hype The Crowd at The Orbit Room

Dave Kim — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:45:04 +0000

Los Angeles, Calif. rebels Hollywood Undead took over The Orbit Room in Grand Rapids last night (May 15). Check out photos from the show below. The rap-rockers have been on the road promoting their third studio album, Notes From The Underground, that was released earlier this year. The crowd of over 1,000 people were hooked from [...]

Bullet For My Valentine 'Riot' at The Orbit Room in Grand Rapids

Dave Kim — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:28:39 +0000

Welsh metal act Bullet For My Valentine have never been short on fans in Grand Rapids. That fact was proven again during a SOLD OUT show at The Orbit Room on Saturday night (May 11). Check out our photo gallery from the show below. Bullet For My Valentine are headlining the 2013 hardDrive Live 5 [...]

Top 9 Creepy Things Kids Have Said To Their Parents

Wendy Reed — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:35:55 +0000

So, this morning, I was reading about how there was a thread going on on Reddit about the creepiest things kids have ever said to their parents. So of course, I had to go through and read all of them to see what kind of weirdo stuff kids have said (I have a morbid curiosity, so sue me). Let me tell you, I had goosebumps several times reading the creepy weirdo crap that kids say to their parents. Check out my top 9 after the jump!

Reporter Almost Gets Her Head Taken Off By Baseball While Taking Selfie

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:45:41 +0000

Having your picture taken and taking a picture both require a certain degree of concentration. So when you’re taking a “selfie” (and performing both of these tasks at once) you tend to be pretty oblivious to anything else going on around you. Baseball reporter Kelly Nash almost learned this lesson the hard way while she [...]

11 Perfectly-Timed Animal Photos

Cameron Simcik — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:40:34 +0000

Achieving a perfectly-timed picture is tricky stuff, because it doesn’t usually happen on purpose. But when these photos are done right, the result is Web G-O-L-D. We already know animals partake in entertaining shenanigans, but capturing it at the right moment doesn’t usually happen. Well guess what– we’ve found those select few pictures that were [...]