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One Hit Wonder Artist Passes Away At 53 (Video)

Rik Mikals — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:57:04 +0000

Having a hit is a big deal and even a one hit wonder that everyone knows is even better. It is sad to report that Chrissy Amphlett has passed away at 53. I always got her look mixed up with Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders but Chrissy Amphlett fronted the band The Divinyls for several [...]

Tweeting After Death?

Nahum Ray — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:40:00 +0000

A new app called ‘LivesOn’ will soon allow users to keep posting Twitter updates from beyond the grave. According to RT.com, using knowledge of your online persona, LivesOn will create a virtual continuation of your personality after you die. “When your heart stops beating, you’ll keep tweeting,” is the new app’s slogan. The LivesOn app is similar to [...]

Is Gangnam Dance Too Much?

Jennifer Williams — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:02:46 +0000

A Christmas party full of fun and dancing proved to be a last dance for a U.K. man, who suffered a heart attack after dancing to South Korean youtube sensation Psy’s “Gangnam Style”. According to reports, just moments after dancing, he collapsed; in which later Dr’s stated [...]

Neil Armstrong – First Man To Walk On Moon Passes Away

Rik Mikals — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 21:58:14 +0000

Sad to report the passing of Astronaut Neil Armstrong at the age of 82. Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon in 1969 Armstrong will also be remembered for the immortal line “ one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

Sherman Hemsley – Star of TV's "Jefferson's" Passes (Video)

Rik Mikals — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:31:15 +0000

TMZ is reporting that Sherman Hemsley, the actor who made the character George Jefferson famous in “The Jeffersons,” has died. Hemsley died at his home in El Paso, Texas. Hemsley, who was 74, became famous during his appearances on “All in the Family.” The spin-off, “The Jeffersons” was a monster hit. He also starred in [...]

Davy Jones Of The Monkees Dead at 66 (Video)

Rik Mikals — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:33:38 +0000

Sad to report the passing of Davy Jones of the Monkees, he was 66. Davy Jones is best known as the vocalist for the hit songs “Daydream Believer” and “Last Train To Clarksville” in the 60′s. Davy suffered a heart attack according to his rep in Florida. Davy joined the Monkess in 1965 and went [...]

Japanese Death Game Show [Video]

kaz — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:13:39 +0000

Forget the Family Feud who wants to be on this game show?

Fan Dies at Texas Rangers Game While Trying to Catch Ball

John Riggs — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 21:53:12 +0000

A man died at the Oakland A's-Texas Rangers game Thursday night in Arlington, Texas when he fell 20 feet over the left field wall while trying to catch a ball.

The victim, identified as Shannon Stone, had reached over a rail to grab a foul ball thrown into the stands by Rangers' star Josh Hamilton in the second inning. Stone, who was in the lower level with his son, tumbled into an area behind a wall near a scoreboard.

Actor Of "Grease" Jeff Conaway Dead at 60

Rik Mikals — Fri, 27 May 2011 19:19:03 +0000

'Grease' and 'Taxi' star Jeff Conaway died Friday after falling into a coma two weeks ago, TMZ is reporting. He was 60.

Conaway was known for his role as Kenickie in the 1978 movie-musical 'Grease.' From 1978-1981, he also played Bobby Wheeler on the sitcom 'Taxi,' earning a Golden Globe nomination along the way before leaving the series after its third season.

Comedians React to Osama bin Laden's Death on Twitter

John Riggs — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:28:16 +0000

We all know that Twitter has become a very important resource for worldwide breaking news, and the information that is shared has, in a lot of ways, helped to change the world.

Last night, thousands of people (if not millions) took to their Twitter accounts to report on and gather information about the death of Osama bin Laden.

But there's a whole other side to the social media site that goes on simultaneously as the important facts are being passed around: the humorous and satirical take on the subject by the thousands of comedians and writers who are on Twitter. We searched around and highlighted a cross section of how comedians reacted to the news of bin Laden's death.

Read 23 humorous tweets (in no particular order) after the jump.

Sports Fans Cheer bin Laden's Death With "U-S-A!" Chant [VIDEO]

John Riggs — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:18:36 +0000

Most people watching 'ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball' game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets knew that the reason the crowd suddenly erupted into cheers was because they had just found out Osama Bin Laden had been shot dead by American special forces.

The players on the field, however, had no idea. "I really didn't understand what was going on there for a minute," said Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee, whose team wound up losing 2 to 1 in 14 innings.

Death Threats Made Against Rebecca Black

John Riggs — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:39:40 +0000

We knew that some people weren't fans of Internet sensation Rebecca Black, but we didn't know it was this bad.

PopCrush is reporting that two separate death threats, one by phone and one by e-mail, were made against the 13-year-old singer in March, all stemming from the viral music video for her "hit" single, 'Friday.'

Anaheim Police spokesman Rick Martinez said the threats were related to "getting the music off the Internet or they were going to kill her."

Notorious B.I.G Unsolved Murder File Released By FBI

Rik Mikals — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:10:38 +0000

The Notorious B.I.G also known as Christopher Wallace murder files were released by the FBI The FBI unveiled records related to the FBI probe of the murder of The Notorious B.I.G. The case that was closed in 2005 after federal prosecutors declined to pursue charges in the matter. The Notorious B.I.G. was shot to death [...]