News World 212: May 2016

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Thunder Buddies podcast: Previewing Game 7 of the Thunder-Warriors series

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Welcome to the home of our Thunder Buddies podcast, named, in part, from Universal Studio"s highly-acclaimed comedy "Ted", but inspired by our continued hope for wall-to-wall coverage of the Thunder.

Below is our list of episodes (click the link to listen). If you prefer iTunes for your podcast listening experience, click here and subscribe. Hope you enjoy:

Thunder Buddies -- Game 7 Thunder-Warriors preview(<Click Here)-A winner-take-all Game 7 looms on Monday night in Oracle Arena. What"s at stake? How will Game 6"s collapse affect the Thunder? What are OKC"s realistic chances? We discuss.

"Roots" 2016 Cast, Airdate Schedule: Four-Part Miniseries Retells Kunta Kinte Story

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"Roots" 2016 miniseries, a remake of the iconic 1977 "Roots," has been released by A&E Network. LeVar Burton, part of the original "Roots" cast as Kunta Kinte, is back in the 2016 remake but as a co-executive producer this time, ensuring that the remake delivers the same message as the original.

Just like the original "Roots," the new "Roots 2016 miniseries follows the life of Kunta Kinte, the young Mandinka warrior who comes from Zambia, West Africa. The story is based on a 1976 novel by Alex Haley titled "Root: The Saga of an American Family," according to Wikipedia. Set in 1750 when slave trading is rampant, Kunta Kinte is abducted from his Africa homeland and sold as a slave in America.

"Roots" 2016 Cast - Meet Malachi Kirby

The new "Roots" 2016 casts Malachi Kirby as the new Kunta Kinte reports NBC News. For Kirby, taking on the iconic role of Kunta Kinte borders on the spiritual. Kirby says that on the set he prayed to G*d to help him tell the truth, referring to the film"s message.

Filming the "Roots" 2016 miniseries is likewise demanding, not only physically, but mentally as well especially the whipping scenes, according to Malachi Kirby. The actor says that he was into the role so much that he could feel the pain of every ancestor before him, hear their screams and wails. He reveals it was a strange experience that almost broke him.

Other members of the "Roots" 2016 cast include Anna Pacquin, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Laurence Fishburne, Forest Whitaker, Anika Noni Rose, Chad Coleman, T.I., Rege-Jean Page, Matthew Goode, Derek Luke, Emayatzy Corinealdi, James Purefoy, Clarkia Grant, G. Hannelius, Mekhi Phifer, Erica Tazel, Denise Milfort and Sam Malone.

Critics of the "Roots" Remake

The remake was not without its detractors though. But for executive producer Mark Wolper, the criticisms are to be expected because even he had doubts while doing the "Roots" 2016 miniseries, reports Daily Beast.

In fact, one of the leading groups who were against the new miniseries were composed of former "Roots" cast. Indeed, this is understandable because the old "Roots" was critically acclaimed, having been nominated for 37 Emmys and winning 9 of them. The film is a legend and it might be hard to top such a high standard set by the original "Roots"

Recently, Snoop Dogg expressed his disapproval via social media on the new "Roots" remake, reports NY Daily News. He posted an Instagram video blaming the entertainment industry for coming up with movies that portray "the abuse that we took hundreds and hundreds of years ago." Aside from the "Roots" 2016 miniseries, he also mentioned his disapproval on two other films, "12 Years a Slave" and "Underground."

But the actor who played Kunta in the original "Roots" defended the remake. LeVar Burton, who was Kunta in the 1977 film and now executive producer of the new "Roots" 2016 miniseries, explained that for Americans, the story of slavery will always be relevant because it has shaped the country to what it is now today.

"Roots" 2016 Air Date And Schedule

"Roots" air date started last Monday, May 30 scheduled for the 9PM slot ET/PT. The remaining episodes of the four-part "Roots" 2016 miniseries are scheduled to air on consecutive nights after the first episode and will be simultaneously shown on History, A&E, Lifetime Move Network and Lifetime. The miniseries may also be viewed online via the respective websites of the four networks.

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Source: http://www.gamenguide.com/articles/27452/20160531/roots-2016-cast-schedule-airdate-four-part-miniseries-retells-kunta.htm

USAFE band member discovers family history on Memorial Day

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NORTH AFRICA AMERICAN CEMETERY, Tunisia (AFNS) -- "My entire family always wondered what happened to him, said Senior Airman Colby Fahrenbacher, referring to his great-uncle who went missing during World War II. I always looked for his name whenever I played a memorial.

Fahrenbacher, a tuba player in the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, grew up hearing stories about his great-uncle Merle Noffsinger, who served with the Army Air Force. The bands smaller brass quintet, including Fahrenbacher, performed during a Memorial Day ceremony to honor the 2,800 fallen Americans buried in Tunisia and recognized more than 3,000 missing in action. The Memorial Day ceremony served to remember the Allies liberation and reaffirm America"s continued commitment to a free, prosperous and secure Tunisia.

I checked the wall of the missing in action here at Africa"s only American cemetery, and there it was. His name was right there staring back at me. I couldn"t believe it, Fahrenbacher said.

Finding his great-uncles name provided some answers for Fahrenbachers family.

Noffsinger was born March 18, 1921, in Bond County, Illinois. He enlisted with his brother Herschel on the same day, Nov. 24, 1941, as an airplane mechanic and later became a gunner and bombardier on the B-24 Liberator. Noffsinger had flown more than 100 missions and received the Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. He was shot down on a mission over the Mediterranean Sea May 1, 1943. He had just written a letter to his mother April 23, 1943, informing her had had been promoted to the rank of technical sergeant, and that he would be returning home soon.

When Fahrenbacher found his great-uncles name on the wall of the missing, he was excited to be able to share the news with Noffsingers sister-in-law Alvena Noffsinger, who is 92 years old and resides in Vandalia, Illinois.

"My family visited her a lot while I was growing up, and my mother talks to her often," Fahrenbacher said. "She always believed that Merle would return someday. Not knowing for certain what happened to him was tough on her. This will be a very special Memorial Day for her."

Finding Noffsingers name had an impact on the band members as well.

"It was a very emotional moment for Colby and for all of us in the band," said Staff Sgt. Matthew Kirkpatrick, the music director of the USAFE Band"s Five Star Brass quintet. "Having something tangible right there in front of you really serves to memorialize the sacrifices these heroes made so that we may all enjoy the freedoms we celebrate every day."

For Fahrenbacher, honoring fallen military members is a typical part of any Memorial Day ceremony, but learning about his great-uncle created a personal connection.

"This is a Memorial Day I will never forget," Fahrenbacher said. "My great-uncle Merle paid the ultimate sacrifice. He gave his own life for a bigger cause. His memory will stay with me forever."

Source: http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/784983/usafe-band-member-discovers-family-history-on-memorial-day.aspx

Stephen Hawking Admits He Can"t Understand "Demagogue" Trump"s Popularity

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British astrophysicist Stephen Hawking has helped to unlock some of the deepest mysteries of the universe, but admits that he cant understand how a demagogue who seems to appeal to the lowest common denominator is leading the Republican party going into the U.S. general election.

Speaking in an interview Monday morning, Hawking expressed his bafflement that Donald Trump was as popular as he is.

The AP reports:

Hawking also appealed to British voters to vote to keep the United Kingdom inside the European Union in a June 23 referendum. He said remaining within the EU provided essential support for British scientific research as well as its economy and security.

He said: Gone are the days we could stand on our own against the world. We need to be part of a larger group of nations, both for our security and our trade.

Source: http://www.mediaite.com/election-2016/stephen-hawking-admits-he-cant-understand-demagogue-trumps-popularity/

The First SUPER MAN: Get To Know DOC SAVAGE

Doc Savage, The Man of Bronze: DETARNISHED! - Trailer #4 - "The Main Event"

The news that Dwayne "The ROCK" Johnson recently broke that he will play the role of superhero Doc Savage in a live action film has got fans of the Action Movie Star excited. Yet, most fans of the younger generation as well as some Gen X"ers are probably wondering who this legendary character is. Heck, even I wasn"t as familiar with Doc Savage, other than the fact that there was once a movie released in 1975 and a Batman crossover written by Brian Azzarello.

Yet, as I dove into this character, I found that Doc Savage was extremely popular back in the day, as he was considered the original "Superman" since Doc Savage made his debut in 1933, whereas the Man of Steel was originally released by Action Comics in 1938 . Created by the trio of Henry W. Ralston, John L. Nanovic, and Lester Dent and first published by Street & Smith in 1933, Clark Savage Jr, known all over the world as The Man of Bronze had absolutely no superpowers whatsoever. Yet, the man had a skill set that would classify him as the baddest black ops guy ever!

So who is Doc Savage?

Doc Savage was an actual Doctor, as well as a scientist. In his origin story, a team of scientists brought together by his father trained Savage"s mind and body to near-superhuman abilities from the moment he was born.Doc Savage had above average strength and pro-athlete level endurance. He developed a photographic memory, and has extensive knowledge of the sciences. Doc Savage is also a master at hand to hand combat.

He works out of a secret office on the 86th floor of what would be the Empire State building, has a secret hangar under the Hudson River where he keeps a private fleet of planes, boats, and cars-all funded by a constant flood of gold from a Central American mine given to Doc Savage by Mayan Descendants. He even had his own "Fortress of Solitude" way before Superman did.

We can even thank Doc Savage for out modern technology. All of his futuristic tech will seem very familiar to you, and mind this fact- this was pre-WWII when these concepts came out:

The flying wing, or what we know as The Glider.
The answering machine,
The Television,
Automatic transmission,
Night vision goggles,
A hand-held automatic weapon, known variously as the machine pistol, the super-machine pistol, or the rapid-firer.

Doc Savage main writer Lester Dent, said the following about his beloved character:

"He rights wrongs and punishes evildoers. He has Sherlock Holmes" deductive abilities, Tarzan"s outstanding physical abilities, Craig Kennedy"s scientific education, and Abraham Lincoln"s goodness.

Lester Dent even went on to create a "code" for the good doctor:

"Let me strive every moment of my life to make myself better and better, to the best of my ability, that all may profit by it. Let me think of the right and lend all my assistance to those who need it, with no regard for anything but justice. Let me take what comes with a smile, without loss of courage. Let me be considerate of my country, of my fellow citizens and my associates in everything I say and do. Let me do right to all, and wrong no man."

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Meet Doc"s TEAM! The Fabulous Five

Doc Savage had his own team of heroes to help him with his mission to save the world and punish evildoers.

Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Blodgett "Monk" Mayfair, a chemist who got his nickname from his "monkey" like features of long arms, and red body hair.
Brigadier General Theodore Marley "Ham" Brooks, a Lawyer who loves his fine suits and carried a sword cane whose blade is dipped in a fast-acting anesthetic.
Colonel John "Renny" Renwick, a construction engineer who was a big man, with big hands who loved to use brute force. His character also loved the phrase "Holy Cow" so much that it became a thing.
Major Thomas J. "Long Tom" Roberts, an electrical engineer who is described as "sickly looking". Yet, Long Tom was a fierce fighter.
William Harper "Johnny" Littlejohn, an archaeologist and geologist. Johnny was a man who loved to use "big words" in his everyday vocabulary. His favorite saying was "I"ll be superamalgamated!"

Meet his cousin PAT!

Doc"s 2nd cousin Patricia "Pat" Savage, who has his bronze skin, golden eyes, and bronze hair, also was along for the ride, even though Doc really wanted to keep her away from danger. She was a firecracker of a woman, feisty, and flirtatious who didn"t just stand back because a man told her so.

Meet his Greatest Villain

Of course, no hero is complete without his own arch-nemesis. Russian born John Sunlight, a criminal mastermind who is more of a wicked idealist. He hates the evils of the world, and the condition of human suffering (famine, sickness, crime) so much that he wants to fix it. How you ask? Simply by conquering the world and making everyone kneel to his way of life.

WIKIPEDIA FACT: Researcher Thomas Fortenberry has proposed that John Sunlight, combined with the actions in the Doc Savage adventure "The King Maker", form the origin of the Marvel Universe supervillain Doctor Doom. Calbia is the basis of Dr. Doom"s nation, Latveria, while the character of John Sunlight as an anti-Doc Savage, a twisted genius using his skills to bring world peace through personal domination, is the basis for Doom (an anti-genius opposite of Reed Richards). Dr. Doom is the answer to the dilemma posed to Doc Savage in The King Maker, what if he were to use his power to rule a nation?

There is no doubt that if you are going to bring to life a modern Doc Savage, the combination of Jason Bourne, Robert Langdon, Indiana Jones, Bruce Wayne, Sherlock Holmes with Watson, and Houston Texans Defensive End JJ WATT- you will need the right actor to pull it off and Dwayne Johnson is most definitely that man. Director and Writer Shane Black has a really cool character to play with, with tons of history. Get ready fans, DOC SAVAGE is going to BRING IT!

No release date has been set for DOC SAVAGE, so stay tuned folks.

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TNT"s "Animal Kingdom" is a crime-family drama with a particularly tough matriarch

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When John Wells and Jonathan Lisco set out to create a television drama inspired by the critically acclaimed 2010 Australian movie Animal Kingdom, which chronicles the dramas of a working-class crime family, they had to update the story and make it more palatable for American viewers.

Quite frankly, half the characters were dead at the end of the movie and that makes it a little more difficult to do an ongoing television series if everyone is being killed, said Wells, whose credits include Shameless, Southland and ER.

The series, which premieres on TNT June 14 at 9 p.m., shares the same premise as the film: following the deadly overdose of his mother, teenager Josh (Finn Cole, Peaky Blinders) is drawn into the family from which she tried to shield him.

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They include his crime-boss grandmother Janine Smurf Cody (Ellen Barkin) and her four nefarious sons: Baz (Scott Speedman, Felicity), the newly released from prison Pope (Shawn Hatosy, Fear the Walking Dead), mercurial third child Craig (Ben Robson), and youngest, Deran (Jake Weary).

Instead of Melbourne, the story now takes place in Oceanside, with surfing, sand and the Mexican border setting the stage.

But Wells and Lisco also take creative license, shaking up the casting and chronology, which helps differentiate the TNT Cody brood from the film version.

For instance, Jacki Weaver cast a large shadow with her Oscar-nominated performance as the monstrous Cody matriarch.

Jacki Weavers performance was so extraordinary, the very first thing I had to do was find my way into the character that was as far away from her way as possible, said Barkin, who anchors the shows solid ensemble cast. Her surprise was actually how hard she really was. She starts off a little benign, but when the cops pose a threat, you see who she really is. I thought Id flip it. I start hard and then maybe well see some softness. Maybe not.

Trying to figure out when to reveal Smurfs softer side was a topic of discussion during a recent taping in an Episode 7 scene between Barkin and Speedman. The writers wanted Smurf to cry but Barkin wondered if it was too soon. As a compromise, Barkin became teary in one take and stayed dry-eyed in another.

The writers are very open and you can talk to them and thats a John Wells thing, Barkin said. Its a collaboration. Hes our boss, obviously, but he wants everyone to speak up. If I play a scene, I dont know whats going to happen after that scene. So it couldve had a quiet, gentle ending or an angry ending. But I have to figure out the ending. It has to feel organic.

Barkins thoughtfulness for the characters and each episode is one of the reasons Speedman loves working with her, he said. Shes a player who comes ready to go.

The actress is also fiercely protective of her character and doesnt want the writers six total, evenly split between men and women to shortchange Smurf because shes a woman.

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Every time you have a bad woman in a movie or a show, theres always something in her that has you forgive all the badness and you feel sorry for her, said Barkin. I dont want her to be sympathetic. Smurf mightve had a very tough life, but I just think shes bad.

Which everyone hopes will make for good drama.

We want our characters to fear threats from outside the family the cops and criminal rivals but also we want them to fear threats from inside the family and even from inside themselves, said Lisco, the show creator who doubles as a writer and executive producer. Its really a study of a complicated woman and her children.

This story is part of The Times" special summer television issue. Read more here.

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Source: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-animal-kingdom-tnt-20160529-snap-story.html

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Doc Savage, The Man of Bronze: DETARNISHED! - Trailer #4 - "The Main Event"

In between meals and food comas this weekend, you might have come across the news that Dwayne The Rock Johnson had finally decided on the facial hair and accoutrements for his Fast 8 character Luke Hobbs. Johnson provided that exclusive first look himselfbecause he is his own best cheerleader/PR hackwhich included a stream-of-consciousness caption in which he pondered the future of his character, be it a spin-off or just his final ride. And in the midst of all that conjecture was the hashtag #1Savage, which seemed to be unrelated to the rest of Johnsons disruptive spiel, but did recall this earlier Instagram post from Johnson, in which he teased a 2017 collaboration with Shane Black, whom we know is directing Doc Savage.

Now the cats fully out of the gym bag, as Variety reports that Johnson will play the pulp hero and non-Kryptonian superman. While stumping for The Nice Guys, Black declared his intentions to cast the Central Intelligence star as the Man Of Bronze in the feature film, an offer that Johnson has enthusiastically accepted, and already shared a new Instagram post about:

The actor appears flattered (if not surprised) that hes been asked to play a perfect human specimen. But the character of Clark Savage Jr., a brilliant scientist and inventor with considerable athletic prowess and many other skills, was certainly that, thanks to the experiments conducted by a team of scientists led by his father. Johnson said he and Black worked out some of the story details over the weekend, though he failed to mention whether his iteration of Doc Savage would wear a wallet chain, or whether hed also have a mother named Martha.

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Source: http://www.avclub.com/article/dwayne-johnson-play-perfect-human-specimen-doc-sav-237501

Trinity Broadcasting Network"s Jan Crouch suffers life-threatening stroke

Jan Crouch has a massive stroke

Jan Crouch, co-founder of Trinity Broadcasting Network, has died Tuesday after suffering a significant stroke last week.

She was 78.

Her children Matt and Laurie shared their thoughts on her death on their website.

"Laurie and I have just watched the transition of our precious mother from this world to the next; watched her step into the presence of Jesus and into her heavenly reward. Jan Crouch, known around the world as Momma Jan, has gone home," Matt and Laurie Crouch wrote.

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Earlier reports indicated that her prognosis for recovery was poor.

Crouch, along with her late husband, Paul Crouch, founded TBN in 1973. TBN bills itself as the largest religious network in the world. The channel offers 24-hour inspirational programming. Crouch was known for her big hair, and dramatic makeup and wardrobe.

Source: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/religion/trinity-broadcasting-networks-jan-crouch-suffers-l/nrXBB/

Jon Snow & Arya Stark Finally Reunite As Maisie Williams Surprises Kit Harington During Radio Interview! Watch!

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You almost never see a family reunion on Game Of Thrones especially for the ill-fated Stark family.

But thankfully BBC Radio 1 is much kinder and gentler than HBO and offered a chance for Jon Snow to finally reunite with kid sis Arya Stark!

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After Kit Harington answered for some of his lies, host Nick Grimshaw went to the phones where a very special fan was calling in Maisie Williams!

Ch-ch-check out their convo about the NEXT time they"ll get together (SPOILERS??) and whether Kit thinks he"ll ultimately win the Iron Throne (below)!

[Image via Entertainment Weekly/HBO.]

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Maisie Williams calls Kit Harington live on the radio to arrange a night out

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John Eggers: What is Memorial Day?

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Memorial Day is the flag.

We wait until Memorial Day to put up our two flags. Kathy watches me while I raise them. I give each a salute, and we sing "My Country Tis of Thee." If our kids are around, they join us. In 60 more years, the U.S. flag will be 300 years old. I won"t be around, but most young people will. I hope our flag will stand for the same thing then as it does todaypeace, honor, respect, duty, safety, but mostly peace.

Memorial Day is the movie "Music Man."

The movie "Music Man" embodies what I believe a Memorial Day should betrombones playing, bands marching, flags waving, people cheering and a little romance. Starring in the movie are Robert Preston and Shirley Jones. I am sure you have seen it. It takes place in Mason City, Iowathe birthplace of Meredith Wilson, the man who wrote the music for the movie.

Each summer the city hosts a music fest where scores of bands march through the streets. There is nothing like a high school marching band playing "Stars and Stripes Forever" to bring shivers up and down your spine. I try to watch a little bit of the movie during the day on Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is a tombstone.

Kathy and I will do a unique thing this Memorial Day. We will go to a cemetery and pick out our burial plots.

Kathy wants to have a bench in front of her tombstone. If she goes before I go, I can see myself sitting on that bench reading some of the many letters and notes she has written me over the years. I hope there is a lilac bush nearby. Love notes and the smell of lilacs are a good combination.

Memorial Day is a parade.

Did you ever march in a Memorial Day parade? I did in my younger days as a Boy Scout.

It was a short parade, probably no more than 15 minutes viewing time. Personally, it was the best of times because it marked the beginning of summer vacation.

School was always out prior to Memorial Day, and kids could now say, "No more pencils, no more books, no more teacher"s dirty looks." Yes, if you have a chance to go to a parade, take your kids to a Memorial Day parade. If they haven"t learned that little verse yet, teach them that too. It"s all part of growing up.

Memorial Day is potato salad.

I"m sorry, but my wife makes the best potato salad in the world. It"s not some overcooked salad you buy in a store with an over supply of mayonnaise mixed in and some soft celery. No, my wife"s is the best. I always maintain that you could tell a good cook by the quality of their potato salad.

Do you want a menu for a good Memorial Day picnic? Here it is: Hot dogs roasted on an open fire, crisp dill pickles, potato salad and rhubarb pie. You can only drink one thing: Ice cold root beer. It seems to me I read some place that the first dinner you get in heaven is what I just described. I can hardly wait to taste G*d"s potato salad.

Memorial Day is a soldier.

His name is Lewis "Chesty" Puller. He is the most decorated Marine in military history. Among his many medals are five Navy Crosses, which is the second-highest military decoration for valor the nation awards, second only to the Medal of Honor.

He is known for his heady quotes like, "Son, when the Marine Corps wants you to have a wife, you will be issued one." (This was Puller"s response to a young Marine who was asking permission to be married.) Also, "All right, they"re on the left, they"re on the right, they"re behind us and in front of us. They can"t get away this time." He passed away in 1971 at the age of 73. Memorial Day is the day we salute our soldiers who are still here today and those who have gone before us.

That"s Memorial Day.

Today"s Riddle

What did one U.S. flag say to the other? Nothing, it just waved! Don"t forget to wave and salute our soldiers as they march by in the Memorial Day parade.

John R. Eggers of Bemidji is a former university professor and area principal. He also is a writer and public speaker.

Source: http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/columns/4042657-john-eggers-what-memorial-day

"WWE Raw": AJ Styles Clubs John Cena

John Cena returns to Raw tonight

It was a good night for John Cena, who might finally have the crowd in his corner after A.J. Styles p****d all over his comeback, right in the midst of a fiery speech about Dylan Thomas.

Sidebar AJ Styles on WWE, Roman Reigns and His Fantastic Hair

It was a great night for folks who think WWE motors best when there"s a murderers" row of malevolent heels manning the card. Styles, Gallows and Anderson, Seth Rollins, Charlotte, Kevin Owenshell, even Rusev"s looking fierce again holding down the midcard as U.S. Champ. In retrospect, good thing they hit the gas on New Day as fan favorites.

But before I lose my train of thought and derail this introduction like it were Golden Truth"s momentum, here are the five key insights (in addition to the usual accompaniment of Twitter-friendly sidebar fodder) I took away from the May 30, 2016 edition of Raw.

5. Hybrid TheoryThat"s right, a Linkin Park reference. I"m OK with it. My gripe here has to do with tag-team-nickname fatigue. I love a good pun or play on words more than any reputable journalist should, but even I"ve grown weary of slapdash duos born of oddball circumstance Human Centiped-ing halves of their names until something seamless sticks. The practice may have hit its peak with Jeri-Show, so suffice to say that seven years on, Breezango feels fairly insipid. Not to mention it"s a tacit acknowledgment of a duo"s temporariness. Thing is, Fandango and Tyler Breeze make sense together, so why not christen them with a more permanent moniker befitting their evident chemistry, as if their pairing were considered with care rather than thrown together? I doubt Lex Luger would mind if this one was revived and pluralized.

4. Karl and Luke WarmerAfter 30 minutes of monologues and commercial breaks, the night"s first brush with consequence arrived when Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson (or whatever order they prefer) b*m-rushed New Day during their match with the Vaudevillains. Now, a curious nuance in all this was Aiden English and Simon Gotch who were theoretically aiming to reassert themselves as title contenders happily offering up a prone Big E to Gallows and Anderson. You"d think they"d take umbrage with suffering a DQ loss and get in Gallows and Anderson"s faces. But alas, the real headline here is that A.J. Styles" former running mates made their inevitable push for New Day"s belts. And in a vacuum, I"d have made a gentleman"s bet that Kofi and crew retain at Money in the Bank, but with the Bullet Club (or Club, or whatever) back in sync (more on that in a bit), looks like we"re headed toward a full-scale invasion, not unlike the faction"s gold-plated dominance overseas.

3. I Could Flair LessDoes anyone really care that Charlotte kicked her meddlesome, increasingly doddering dad to the curb in a puddle of tears? He was playing a bad guy, and he was making for bad TV. The idea that we"re more inclined to boo his daughter now that she"s humiliated him would suggest he"d been acquitting himself with self-respect during his recent run. It"s not much less abrupt than Charlotte"s initial main-roster heel turn, all of which is worth a head scratch when much credit due to Ric"s genetic and legacy of influence the prodigal Flair flexes more than enough muscle and strength of character to have skipped the sisterhood drama and bloodline saga to begin with. If the idea is to let Charlotte"s heat simmer until Sasha Banks returns as an alpha heroine and their beef boils over, I"m fine with it, even if the recipe"s been a bit overcooked.

2. How to Lose "The Guy" in 10 DaysFor starters, cede the spotlight to his adversary, i.e. Rollins. Compound that by keeping he and his foe at a physical distance, likely on account of the challenger"s ongoing recovery. Stack the deck by bringing back Cena as part of a massive storyline involving three A-list antagonists. While you"re at it, continue to encourage debate about the New Era vs. old guard, neither of which the current Heavyweight Champ fits cleanly into. Roman Reigns is getting lost in the mix, not to mention his "The Guy" catchphrase is doing him a disservice by trying to neatly encode the nebulous space that he occupies. The looming, live SmackDown airings and subsequent roster splits may help clarify Reigns" role, whether he still carries the strap by then or not. But it"s too bad that after busting his a*s to claim the number-one spot on the call sheet, his mystique into Money in the Bank has been dialed way down.

1. That Is The A.J. Styles We LoveAfter Seth Rollins nailed his heel performance last week, A.J. Styles made his most indelible impression on WWE yet with a virtuoso villainous turn, realigning with Gallows and Anderson and beating the h**l out of John Cena. (Also, Styles repeatedly storming back to the ring and delivering added punishment was a clever complement to Rollins" stuttering retreats earlier in the evening.) The crowd hated it, because they want to love Styles, because they want to root against Cena and apparently just because. But Styles only evolved into a must-sign free agent after establishing himself of late as a leader of bad men. So for those of us who"ve cringed through his aw-shucks routine since debuting at Royal Rumble, man did his about-face feel good.

Below the Belt:

Yeah, you lost me at Ronald Reagan.
Simon Gotch"s attire might be a tad too cheeky.
Gallows really overdoes it on the glistening oil.
Ah, so Big Show"s been in his bus watching Ride Along all this time.
At least Zack Ryder"s hung on to his spiffy WrestleMania gear.
Man, Titus O"Neil gets really pumped about Memorial Day.
Enzo and Cass just got way too on the nose about their cheesiness.
Also, who decided to hit un-pause on their Dudleys feud?
Stop saying, "New Era."
Boy, the camera managed to find the least excited person in Green Bay when Cena"s music hit.
There sure were a lot of people speaking very matter-of-factly last night.
I"m just not feelin" Dana Brooke. (Or that botched Michinoku Driver.)
I was enjoying Dolph Ziggler"s Rick Steiner look.
Never too late to reconsider this whole Shining Stars thing.
Is there anything to say about that main event?
Move of the Night: Gotta admit, I enjoyed Ziggler"s loony low blow.
Line of the Night: KO"s got some comic timing. See: His dry "What are you, eight?" to Jericho.
Sign of the Night: Did that say, "Please Don"t Mute Us Mr. Dunn"? (Seriously. It was, ironically, hard to discern.)
In Case You Fast-Forwarded Through Commercials: I wonder where Jane Krakowski"s sympathies laid in the Verizon strike? Goldberg"s in the new WWE video game, where he"ll probably fare better than at batting practice. Hey, do the Rock and Kevin Hart have a new movie out?
Noticeable In Their Absence: Sheamus, Wyatt Family, Kalisto, Darren Young.

Source: http://www.rollingstone.com/sports/news/wwe-raw-aj-styles-clubs-john-cena-20160531

RANK: Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber, Oh My! Which A-Lister Has The Worst Ego?!

Mariah Carey - We Belong Together

Mariah Carey refuses to be seen in fluorescent lighting without sunglasses. Justin Bieber seemed to insinuate that he IS G*d. Kanye West has compared himself to almost every great mind ever.

Obviously, these three have heads that are about as big as their celebrity status.

Related: Celebs Who"ve Put Their Foot In Their Mouths!

And we can only kind of blame them, since we doubt they can even remember the last time anyone even told them "no."

But these musicians aren"t the only A-listers with unbearable egos! Who do U think is the absolute worst?! Rank them (below)!

[Image via Will Alexander/Ivan Nikolov/Brian To/WENN.]

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Vanessa Hudgens to star in new comedy, Powerless

Vanessa Hudgens & Ashley Tisdale / Inner Circle

May 28, 2016 Entertainment, TV

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Vanessa Hudgens in one of the first images from Powerless. Photo: Warner Bros Television

NBC has begun ordering series for the 2016-2017 season by picking up two comedies: Powerless and Trial & Error, Variety has learned.

Powerless is the first-ever DC Comics comedy. Vanessa Hudgens stars as Emily, a spunky young insurance adjuster specialising in regular-people coverage against damage caused by the crime-fighting superheroes. Its when she stands up to one of these larger-than-life figures that she accidentally becomes a cult hero in her own right even if its just to her group of lovably quirky co-workers.

Now, while she navigates her normal, everyday life against an explosive backdrop, Emily might just discover that being a hero doesnt always require superpowers.

The workplace comedy also stars Alan Tudyk, Danny Pudi and Christina Kirk. Ben Queen wrote the pilot and will exec produce with Michael Patrick Jann who directed the pilot.

John Lithgow (centre) in Trial & Error. Photo: Warner Bros Television

Trial & Error is a fish-out-of-water comedy, starring 3rd Rock From The Sun alum John Lithgow. The series follows a bright-eyed New York lawyer (Nicholas DAgosto) who heads to a tiny Southern town for his first big case, which is to defend an eccentric rollercising poetry professor (Lithgow) who is ccused of the bizarre murder of his beloved wife.

Settling into his makeshift office behind a taxidermy shop and meeting his quirky team of local misfits, the young lawyer suspects that winning his first big case will not be easy, especially when his client is always making himself look guilty.

The comedy also stars The Views Sherri Shepherd, Steven Boyer, Krysta Rodriguez and Jayma Mays. Jeff Astrof and Matt Miller are writers and exec producers, and Jeffrey Blitz is director.

Both shows hail from Warner Bros Television. Trial & Error also comes from Barge Productions and Good Session Productions.

Both Powerless and Trial & Error join new shows on NBCs upcoming slate, The Good Place, starring Kristen Bell and Ted Danson, plus dramas Taken and Emerald City. Reuters/Elizabeth Wagmeister

Source: http://www.star2.com/entertainment/tv/2016/05/28/vanessa-hudgens-to-star-in-new-comedy-powerless/

Monday, May 30, 2016

Indy 500: Rookie Alexander Rossi wins 100th running

INDY 500: Robin Miller with winners Alexander Rossi, Bryan Herta

Alexander Rossi celebrates after winning the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports)

INDIANAPOLIS Running on fumes on the final laps of the race, rookie Alexander Rossi ran out of fuel coming out of Turn 4 and still managed to win the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.

Rossi, a 24-year-old native of California, coasted to the line ahead of Carlos Munoz, Josef Newgarden and Tony Kanaan as late-race fuel strategy led to a wild and tense finish.

A year ago, he was watching this race from Monaco.

WINNER: From Formula 1 to Indy, Rossi scores life-changing accomplishment

It was perhaps one of the more unlikely Indy 500 victories, as Rossi has almost no experience in racing on oval tracks after spending several years pursuing a career in Formula One. Rossi couldnt quite believe it himself.

I have no idea how we pulled that off, he said, in a television interview immediately after the race.

Rossi thanked his Andretti Autosport team, which gave him a ride in IndyCar this year.

At one point, we were 33rd, Rossi said. And we rolled the dice and we came through and made it happen. And this is just phenomenal. I had no idea Id be in IndyCar, I had no idea Id be in the Indy 500 and now Im here, weve won and Im at a loss for words. It will change my life for sure.

Move of the race: Teams got nervous that they didnt have enough fuel to finish the race in the closing laps, so several top contenders made stops for a quick splash of fuel in the last 10 laps. But Rossi stayed out, and the gamble paid off just barely.

Juan gone: Defending race winner Juan Pablo Montoya crashed on lap 64 when his cars back end broke loose in Turn 2, sending him into the outside wall. Montoya was uninjured but his car was too damaged to continue. That ended his bid for a third Indy 500 win, after winning last year and in 2000.

Helio hit: Helio Castroneves was among the main contenders going into the final quarter of the race, but he sustained damage to the left rear bodywork of his car and had to make an extra pit stop to replace the rear wing assembly.

Pit problem: Two top contenders collided in the pits during a caution flag shortly after the races halfway point. Ryan Hunter-Reay and Townsend Bell were pulling out of their pit stalls at the same time when Bell bumped into Helio Castroneves, who was in the outside lane, then pinballed into Hunter-Reay. Both cars stalled on pit lane, and fell outside the top 20 once they restarted.

It wasnt the only issue on pit lane during Sundays race. Will Power was penalized after making contact with Tony Kanaans car during an early stop.

Sage setback: Sage Karam started 23rd and had worked his way into the top 10 when he drifted high in Turn 1 and hit the wall on lap 94. It was a tough break for Karam, who is trying to work his way back into a full-time ride in IndyCar. A crew had to make brief repairs to the impact-absorbing SAFER barrier in the area that Karam hit.

LADY GAGA:The six-time Grammy Award winner replaced Keith Urban who skipped his appearance because of a back issue to fill-in during a two-seater ride with Mario Andretti. The 1969 Indy 500 winner helped pace the field for a few laps, along with Roger Penske, who was driving the pace car in his 50th year as a motor sports team owner.

POKER FACE:Lady Gaga goes for ride with Mario

400 MILES

Leader: Tony Kanaan

Move of segment: Kanaan passed Helio Castroneves and fought off Josef Newgarden on a restart on Lap 158 to take the lead at the 400-miLe mark. Kanaan started the segment In fifth place.

Incidents: Buddy Lazier lost his left front wheel while exiting the pits on Lap 149, bringing out a caution. The incident happened just as leaders Castroneves and Kanaan were pitting.

Whos in trouble: Marco Andretti, who was sixth at the start of the segment, encountered issues with tire pressure and dropped to 22nd by the end of the segment.

300 MILES

Leader: Alex Tagliani, who started the race in last place, rolled into first during a caution period and led after 300 miles (120 laps).

Move of segment: Helio Castroneves, in search of his fourth Indy 500 win, surged into the top 10 and on into first place as the race reached the halfway point. Former winner Tony Kanaan and contender Marco Andretti also came to life in the segment.

Incidents: The landscape of the race changed dramatically during a caution period as three of the fields best cars were involved in a pit-road tangle. The cars of Townsend Bell and Ryan Hunter-Reay were damaged as they made contact when Castroneves stacked his car on the outside in a three-wide situation. Sage Karam slammed hard into the Turn 2 wall while trying to pass Bell on the outside on the 94thlap. The caution that flew for Karams wreck was extended as workers cleared debris and examined the wall where he hit. Debris from Karams wreck hit Kanaans hand. On lap 115, Mikhail Aleshin lost control and hit the outside wall. Conor Dalys car was damaged in the incident.

Whos in trouble: Team Penske drivers Will Power and Simon Pagenaud were struggling in the second half of the field.

INDY 500: Day in pictures

200 MILES

Leader: Andretti Autosports Ryan Hunter-Reay leads at the 200-mile mark of the 100thIndianapolis 500.

Move of segment: Will Power was sent to the back of the field for an unsafe release from his stall during a pit sequence, but the team skipped a yellow-flag caution period later to take over the lead. Power entered the race having never won an Indianapolis 500.

Incidents: Defending race-winner Juan Pablo Montoya looped his Team Penske Chevrolet out of Turn 2 on Lap 64, crashing hard and wrecking his car. Montoya had won two of his previous three Indianapolis 500 starts. It just happened, he said.

Whos in trouble: Points leader Simon Pagenaud is mired in 22ndplace. Hes won three consecutive races but is struggling early. Its been an unfruitful day so far for Team Penske. Owner Roger Penske is celebrating the 50thyear of team ownership and is seeking what would be a record 17thIndy 500 win.

INDY 500: Celebrity sightings

100MILESLeader: Ryan Hunter-Reay, who started third and exchanged the lead with Hinchcliffe during the first 28 laps, led Townsend Bell and Josef Newgarden at the 100-mile mark.

Move of segment: Simon Pagenaud, who has won the previous three Verizon IndyCar Series races, jumped from eighth to fourth. Tony Kanaan jumped from 18th to eighth.

Incidents: Buddy Lazier, who qualified 32nd in the 33-car field, encountered trouble with a stuck throttle before the green flag and didnt start the race.

Whos in trouble: Hinchcliffe, who started from the pole position and battled Hunter-Reay during the first 28 laps, faded to sixth place by Lap 40.

Contributing: Brant James, Jeff Olson, Mike Hembree

RESULTS

1. (10) Alexander Rossi, Honda, 200.

2. (8) Carlos Munoz, Honda, 200.

3. (6) Josef Newgarden, Chevrolet, 200.

4. (19) Tony Kanaan, Chevrolet, 200.

5. (25) Charlie Kimball, Chevrolet, 200.

6. (15) JR Hildebrand, Chevrolet, 200.

7. (1) James Hinchcliffe, Honda, 200.

8. (13) Scott Dixon, Chevrolet, 200.

9. (20) Sebastien Bourdais, Chevrolet, 200.

10. (3) Will Power, Chevrolet, 200.

11. (4) Helio Castroneves, Chevrolet, 200.

12. (24) Oriol Servia, Honda, 200.

13. (11) Marco Andretti, Honda, 200.

14. (21) Graham Rahal, Honda, 200.

15. (31) Max Chilton, Chevrolet, 200.

16. (28) Jack Hawksworth, Honda, 200.

17. (29) Alex Tagliani, Honda, 200.

18. (33) Pippa Mann, Honda, 199.

19. (9) Simon Pagenaud, Chevrolet, 199.

20. (19) Gabby Chaves, Honda, 199.

21. (5) Townsend Bell, Honda, 199.

22. (26) Matthew Brabham, Chevrolet, 199.

23. (22) Bryan Clauson, Honda, 198.

24. (2) Ryan Hunter-Reay, Honda, 198.

25. (23) Spencer Pigot, Honda, 195.

26. (16) Takuma Sato, Honda, 163, contact.

27. (7) Mikhail Aleshin, Honda, 126, contact.

28. (27) Stefan Wilson, Chevrolet, 119, electrical.

29. (17) Conor Daly, Honda, 115, contact.

30. (30) Buddy Lazier, Chevrolet, 100, mechanical.

31. (14) Ed Carpenter, Chevrolet, 98, mechanical.

32. (18) Sage Karam, Chevrolet, 93, contact.

33. (12) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 63, contact.

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Source: http://sports.usatoday.com/2016/05/29/indy-500-alexander-rossi-wins-100th-running/

"Idol" winner joins Adkins, Beach Boys for Memorial Day Concert

Beach Boys - Wouldn"t It Be Nice

WASHINGTON h**l go down in music and television history as the 15th and final champion of American Idol, having won the shows farewell season.

Now, Trent Harmon comes to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitolto sing the national anthem at this weekendsNational Memorial Day Concert, which airs live Sunday night from 8-9:30 p.m.on PBS andaround the globeto U.S. military service memberson theAmerican Forces Network.

A frequent advocate of theWounded Warrior Project, Harmon says he might get choked up.

Man, I dont think theres going to be any more moving of a ceremony than being able to look out over that crowd, Harmon told WTOP. Im pretty sure Ill be able to hold it all together, but I really cant wait. I hope I have time to get there early or even maybe afterwardand just walk through Arlington, just kind of soak it all in. Its going to mean a lot to me. This is a big deal to me.

Turns out, WashingtonD.C. holds a special place in Harmons heart.

D.C. is my most favorite childhood memory as far as family vacations go, Harmon said. Being a history major throughout college, it was kind of an inspiring moment for me to go to D.C. as a ninth or tenth grader, so thats going to be an even bigger bucket list for me.

Its been a wild ride for Harmon sincewinning the Idol finale in April. The Mississippi native has since moved to Nashville to crank out songs for his upcoming record the prize for winning Idol.

Itsstrange, man, Harmon said. I look at this from such a contestant-to-artist perspective. Even being around Keith Urban, Harry Connick and J-Lo, its such an artist-to-contestant perspective.And in one moment, they announce your name as the winner of the show, and now its artist-to-artist.

He says hes still not used to beingpart of the Idol club.

Imbumping arms and having lunch with the Scotty McCrearys, the Katharine McPhees, the Carrie Underwoods, Harmon said in awe. Id be talking to David Cook and I would say, Oh, excuse me, Mr. David, and hed say, Man, you dont have to say that anymore. Youre one of us now."

The Idol fellowship will continue Sunday, as McPhee will also perform as part ofthe Memorial Day Concert, along withThe Beach Boys, National Symphony Orchestra, Alfie Boe and Trace Adkins,who often salutesfallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery with thehit country song, Arlington.

I actually got to seeThe Beach Boys in concert for the first time last summer and it was pretty surreal in itself, Harmon said. I hadnt even auditioned for[Idol] at that point, so now Im sharing a stage with them artist to artist. Thats kind of weird if you really say it out loud from my perspective.

Retired U.S. General Colin Powell will also make anappearance at the concert, which will beco-hosted by annual emcees Joe Mantegna andGary Sinise,the latter of whom joined WTOP last week.

We just wouldnt miss it, Sinise said. Its one of my favorite things to do each year. Its a great way to pay tribute to those who have sacrificed for our country we have great performers every year.

Sinise and Mantegna will also co-host MondaysNational Memorial Day Parade onConstitution Avenue. The parade will include performances byPhil Vassar, John Michael Montgomery and Tony Orlando. Itwill betelevised live nationally at 2 p.m. on REELZ network, locally onNews Channel 8 in D.C., streamed online on Military.com andaround the world on the American Forces Network.

The American Forces Networkuses seven satellites anddigital compression to broadcast events over 1,000 outlets in more than175 countriesand U.S. territories, as well as on board U.S. Navy ships.

But before you line up along the parade route onMonday, head down to the National Mall on Sunday andgrab a spot forthe 8 p.m. concert.The National Memorial Day Concert is free to the public.

Listen to the full interview with 2016 American Idol winner Trent Harmon below:

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Source: http://wtop.com/entertainment/2016/05/idol-winner-joins-adkins-beach-boys-for-memorial-day-concert/

Beach Boys" forever fun, sun music returns to nation"s spotlight

The Beach Boys Greatest Hits Full Album 2016

Mike Hughes, For the Lansing State Journal 7:38 a.m. EDT May 27, 2016

The Beach Boys history in the nations capital includes performing the July 4 concert for six straight years, drawing hundreds of thousands of people.(Photo: Photograph courtesy AP)

The Beach Boys will be back in a familiar spot Sunday singing to the masses (and to TV viewers) in Washington.

We have a huge history with Washington, D.C., Mike Love said. Its been monumental literally.

That last part is a pun about national monuments, but the first part is an understatement: For a six-year stretch, Love says, the band had Washington shows each 4th of July; once, they did two cities.

Crowd estimates are fuzzy, but he was told the band drew 900,000 people in Philadelphia that afternoon and almost as many in Washington. They could only hold 750,000; we got a standing ovation.

This time, its a different holiday (Memorial Day eve) and the approach is varied. The concert will range from country (Trace Adkins) to classical (Renee Fleming, Alfie Boe), plus American Idol alumni Trent Harmon and Katharine McPhee.

Harmon, 25, was born shortly before the Beach Boys turned 30 and Love turned 50. A few years ago, I won radio tickets to see them play, he said. Man, they put on a great show.

Theyve survived turmoil within the group and from the outside world.

In 1983, Secretary of the Interior James Watt announced no more rock bands would perform at the Capitol, because they attract the wrong element. Without mentioning any group by name, he said: Were not going to encourage drug abuse and alcohol, as was done in the past.

The uproar was instant. Nancy Reagan called and apologized, Love said. She said, Ronny and I have always been big fans.

The Beach Boys returned the next year. Meanwhile, the PBS telecasts, which had begun in 1981, became ratings hits; in 89, PBS added the concerts on Memorial Day eve.

Either event is logical for the Beach Boys, Love said. Weve had letters from Vietnam veterans, telling how much our music has meant to them.

Its an American sound songs about fun and sun and blue-sky freedom. Its the same kind of music we used to sing at my cousin Brians house, with my sister Maureen, Love said.

Thats Brian Wilson, whose brothers (Carl and Dennis) started joining in. Brian talked at length about the harmonies of the Four Freshmen and the Everly Brothers and more.

In 1961, the three brothers became the Beach Boys, along with Love and Al Jardine, Brians former football teammate. Like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, this had two opposites at the core.

I both envied and felt intimidated by my cousin Mike, Brian wrote in Wouldnt It Be Nice (HarperCollins, 1991). Tall and blond, he exuded confidence and swagger. He had a big ego. He wasnt especially nice. I looked at him and knew I couldnt measure up.

Brian was the genius at composing music and blending sounds. Ive never known anyone who knew as much about vocal music, Love said.

Love provided many of the early lyrics. He didnt surf only Dennis Wilson did but he knew the California life of convertibles, blondes and sunshine. He became the guy who talked to audiences. By early 1965, Brian had quit the road and focused on the studio, with Bruce Johnston joining the group.

By the end of that year, the Beach Boys had already had eight top-10 Billboard hits including two (I Get Around and Help Me Rhonda) that reached No. 1. The next year, Good Vibrations also was No. 1. I wrote the words to that on the way to the studio, Love said.

That song turns 50 on Oct. 10; the classic Pet Sounds album turned 50 on May 16. Love married, with four ex-wives, nine children and decades of transcendental meditation seems vibrant at 75.

He and Johnston bought the band and tour with it, with others including John Cowsill, former drummer of the Cowsills filling the other slots. We did 172 concerts last year, Love said. Thats not bad for someone who was 74.

Watch the Beach Boys

National Memorial Day Concert, 8 p.m. Sunday, PBS; repeats at 9:30

Beach Boys plan to do five hits. Also performing: Trace Adkins, Katharine McPee, Renee Fleming, the National Orchestra. Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna host; Trent Harmon sings the National Anthem.

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Source: http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/entertainment/television/2016/05/27/beach-boys-forever-fun-sun-music-returns-nations-spotlight/85024098/

Mexican soccer star Alan Pulido kidnapped in border state

ALAN PULIDO SECUESTRADO
FILE - In a June 29, 2014 file photo, Mexico"s Alan Pulido consoles teammate Javier Hernandez (14) after the Netherlands defeated Mexico 2-1 during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and Mexico at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil. A state official says that Mexican soccer star Alan Pulido has been kidnapped in the northern border state of Tamaulipas. The official says the 25-year-old player was kidnapped near his hometown of Ciudad Victoria on Sunday after leaving a party. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File)

CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) Federal and state forces mounted a big search operation Sunday for Mexican soccer star Alan Pulido, who was abducted in the crime-plagued northern border state of Tamaulipas.

The 25-year-old Pulido is a forward for Olympiakos of Greece and was part of Mexico"s 2014 World Cup team, though he wasn"t called up for the Copa America tournament that starts this coming week.

"We have information that he was intercepted by armed persons and since then his whereabouts are unknown," said state Attorney General Ismael Quintanilla.

The Tamaulipas Coordination Group that includes federal and state security agents said on its Twitter account that it was searching for the player. Reporters in the city saw an unusual deployment of troops and police in the streets, while at least two police or military-style helicopters flew overhead.

A state official earlier said Pulido was kidnapped early Sunday after leaving a party near his hometown of Ciudad Victoria, the capital of Tamaulipas, a state that has suffered battles between major drug gangs. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss a case under investigation.

Authorities gave no further details about the kidnapping or a motive for the abduction, which happened a week before state elections to pick a new governor for Tamaulipas.

Pulido"s Greek team said it hoped for a good outcome for the player.

"At this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with Alan," Olympiakos said on its official Twitter account in a message in both Spanish and English accompanied by a photograph of him.

Former teammates on Mexico"s national team went on social networks to offer their support for his welfare.

"A shame what happened," goalkeeper Jesus Corona said on Twitter. "My prayers are with him and his family at this difficult time."

Similar comments came in tweets by goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, defenders Diego Reyes and Miguel Layun and strikers Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez and Oribe Peralta, all of whom are in the United States of the Copa America competition.

Pulido debuted and played several seasons with the club Tigres of Monterrey, whose Twitter account expressed solidarity with the player"s family "in the difficult situation they are experiencing."

Pulido left the Tigres in 2014 to play in Europe, though he has been in a dispute with the Mexican club about whether his contract there continues to be valid.

National team coach Carlos Osorio recently said Pulido has the quality to be on the squad but was left off the Copa America team due to the legal dispute. He had scored three goals in earlier call-ups.

In the most recent season, he scored five times in eight appearances with Olympiakos.

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Associated Press Alfredo Pena reported this story in Ciudad Victoria and AP writer Carlos Rodriguez reported from Mexico City.

Source: http://gazette.com/mexican-soccer-star-alan-pulido-kidnapped-in-border-state/article/feed/355136

Jordan Spieth seals win with incredible chip-in

Jordan Spieth holes a stunning birdie putt on No. 16 at DEAN & DELUCA

Jordan Spieth stood at the tee of the 71st hole of theDEAN & DELUCA Invitational at Colonial with a one-shot lead over Harris English, but needed two relatively fortunate breaks to avoid dropping back.

Spieth, who has struggled off the tee in recent weeks, hit a shot into the crowd that bounced back out to within a few feet from the fairway.

After stopping to hand over an autographed glove, Spieth"s approach to the green at the par-4 17th sailed over the flag and struck the grandstands. Spieth was able to drop his ball and had a chip shot from a very tough position - and he drained it.

The win is Spieth"s first since January, and the first of his career in the state of Texas.

Spieth was even through nine holes Sunday and trailed English, but birdied his first three (and last three) holes on the back nine to post a final-round 65. Spieth had three putts to win on the 18th, but capped the tournament with a 34-foot birdie putt.

(Correction: this story originally said this was Spieth"s first win of the year, but he won in January. The author regrets the error.)

Source: http://www.foxsports.com/golf/story/jordan-spieth-back-chip-in-pga-tour-colonial-052916

Memorial Day Quotes To Remember And Honor Those That Have Given Their Lives For Their Country

Memorial Day Quotes

On Monday, the world will remember and honor all the service men and women who died protecting and serving their country for Memorial Day. Many see the holiday as a reason for getting some great deals at retail stores or electronics sales. Others look at it as nothing more than a day off and a big three-day weekend. These quotes will help everyone remember that there is so much more behind Memorial Day and the memories of those that should be honored.

Please always remember the honorable men and women of the service who were a part of the United States Armed Forces and gave their every single thing for their country. While they should be remembered and honored each and every single day, Memorial Day belongs to them and memories should be shared.

A safe wonderful holiday weekend to all but amidst the joy remember the fallen #militarymom #MemorialDayWeekend #USA pic.twitter.com/yOoDKbd7UQ

erin brockovich (@ErinBrockovich) May 27, 2016

Many great leaders and important names have expressed inspirational and memorable quotes that are often associated with Memorial Day. There are those which are extremely serious and will ring through the ears and minds of many for years and decades.

Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repaybut we can honor their sacrifice. President Barack Obama

I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. Nathan Hale

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism. President George Washington

My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. President John F. Kennedy

[Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images]What I can do for my country, I am willing to do. Christopher Gadsden

There are also the quotes that come forth with a bit of humor and sarcasm while also being quite serious. Men like Mark Twain were always famous and known for those kinds of thoughts, and he was never one to bite his tongue.

Many would say that his words still ring true today.

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. Mark Twain

I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually. James A. Baldwin

On social media, the hashtag #MemorialDayWeekend is already trending and many are talking about all of the fun things they have planned. Theyre discussing getting together for good food and drinks and listening to music and enjoying the three-day weekend.

Honored #MemorialDayWeekend by attending the #MassFallenHeroes ceremony. pic.twitter.com/ySGyJX4d4c

Massasoit Vet Center (@MassasoitVets) May 28, 2016

Others are thinking about how they can pay tribute to others, and PBS has a great way to do that this weekend with the National Memorial Day Concert. Check your local listings for the channel in your area, but it will air live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Sunday, May 29, beginning at 8 p.m. ET for an hour and a half.

The program will be co-hosted by actors Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna, two award-winning actors who are extremely dedicated to supporting armed forces troops and veterans. Others that will be in attendance or performing include:

General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)
Renee Fleming
The Beach Boys
Esai Morales
Trace Adkins
Katharine McPhee
S. Epatha Merkerson
Alfie Boe
Trent Harmon
Jack Everly
National Symphony Orchestra
Military District of Washington
U.S. Army Herald Trumpets
U.S. Army Chorus
U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters
U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants
The Soldiers Chorus

[Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images]Memorial Day will bring about picnics, barbecues, shopping sprees, new furniture deals, and days off from work. In the middle of all that fun and enjoyment and time with the family, its necessary and respectful to take moments throughout the day and honor those that are our fallen heroes. Let these quotes help everyone take time out of their day to pay tribute to anyone you may know that has given their life and even those you never met.

[Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images]

Source: http://www.inquisitr.com/3141602/memorial-day-quotes-to-remember-and-honor-those-that-have-given-their-lives-for-their-country/

Rumor of the Day: Has Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson been cast as Doc Savage?

Shane Black Wants The Rock In His Doc Savage Movie - Collider

Director Shane Black opened up a few weeks ago about his dream choice for the lead role of Doc Savage --the original super hero of the 1930s -- and his choice?Dwayne The Rock Johnson.

Speaking to Thrillist, Black said, I would very much like to do Doc with a fellow named Dwayne Johnson if we can make that work. I made a decision that Dwayne is the guy, saying the movie was on the back burner until Johnson was available.Awww. He even mentioned he was hoping for the cameras to roll on the movie "sometime next year."

Shane Blackhas been attachedto helm Doc Savagefrom a screenplay he co-wrotewith Anthony Bagarozzi (The Nice Guys) and Chuck Mondry (The Nice Guys) since2013. A few years ago, Chris Hemsworths (Thor) name was being touted as a possibleDoc Savage, butfor the director, there can be only one.

Now it seems that Johnson has gotten the memoand thebusy actor (he"s currentlyfilming Baywatch and hasFast and Furious 8 and the Rampage video game adaptation on his busy schedule) hastaken to Instagram to tease his involvement in an upcoming Shane Black movie by writing: I"m reading an outline for a cool movie I"ll make in 2017 (with director Shane Black).

Of course, none of this is an officialconfirmation that Johnson isindeed playing the role, so remember totake it allwith a grain of salt until this piece of potentially awesome newsis actuallyconfirmed.

Doc Savage tells the story ofthe man of bronze who possesses superhuman strength, endurance, intelligence and agility. Abrilliant scientist, inventor and explorer, hespendshis time battling the bad guys and ridding the world of evil. The character began as a series of pulp novels and radio series in the 1930s and "40s.A not-so-good movie, Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze(I"ve included the trailer below JUSTBECAUSE),was produced in 1975 starring Tarzan actor Ron Ely in the title role, and the character also found life in multiple comic book series.

Do you guys think The Rock would bethe perfect choice for therole of the man of bronze in director Shane Blacks upcoming Doc Savage movie?

(via Thrillist, Instagram)

Source: http://www.blastr.com/2016-5-17/rumor-day-has-dwayne-rock-johnson-been-cast-doc-savage