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Memphis’ 35th annual multi-stage festival takes place April 29 through May 1 at the 25-acre Tom Lee Park overlooking the Mississippi River. Three-day passes are on sale now through April 18 for 69 dollars plus applicable fees. After April 18 fans will have to purchase three individual single-day tickets in order to attend all three […]
March 4th, 2011 | Posted in Festivals | Comments Off
The top 12 male contestants on ‘American Idol’ gave solo performances Tuesday night to impress Season 10′s panel of new judges – as well as a new crowd of potential online voters. Fox’s reality singing show has partnered with social networking giant Facebook to give fans the chance to vote for their favorites on the […]
March 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Festivals | Comments Off
‘The King’s Speech’ was the big winner at the 2011 Oscars, winning four awards including Best Actor for Colin Firth along with Best Director (Tom Hooper), Best Original Screenplay and the most coveted prize of the night, Best Picture. The film tied for most Oscar awards with fellow Best Picture nominee Inception which took home […]
February 28th, 2011 | Posted in Festivals | Comments Off
It’s February 27, 2011 – the date of the 83rd Academy Awards! And you’re ready, with your Oscars ballot, your Oscars predictions, your Oscars party tips and your Oscars drinking game rules. And you’ve bookmarked the Oscar winners list, which we at Moviefone will be updating in real time. Now you just have one question: […]
February 27th, 2011 | Posted in Festivals | Comments Off
The first official observation of President’s Day dates back to 1880 and originally commemorated George Washington’s birthday on Feb. 22. Festivities included receptions held by prominent figures and Birthnight Balls, a banquet and dance event that is still held at Gadsby’s Tavern in Alexandria, Virginia, today. Abraham Lincoln was a fellow February baby (Feb. 12, […]
February 18th, 2011 | Posted in Festivals | Comments Off
CBS Los Angeles reporter Serene Branson is feeling fine today following a worrisome episode during last night’s Grammy telecast. While doing a live report from the red carpet she slurred her speech. And seemed to some viewers as if she were having a stroke. Branson was cleared by paramedics. Who examined her following the broadcast […]
February 15th, 2011 | Posted in Festivals | Comments Off
Valentine’s Day is an occasion to candidly express your sincere love and affection towards your beloved one. These days – Valentine’s Day gifts are essential parts of the celebration on Feb. 14. You can invite your beloved one for a meal out or send them valuable gifts to let them know that how affectionate you […]
February 8th, 2011 | Posted in Festivals | Comments Off
For the first time in its 23-year history, it was a tie for first place in USA TODAY’s Super Bowl Ad Meter. A fourth quarter Bud Light ad featuring a dog sitter who puts dogs to work tied with a first quarter Doritos ad in which a dog gets his revenge for Doritos teasing. Volunteers […]
February 7th, 2011 | Posted in Festivals | Comments Off
Today is ‘National Wear Red Day 2011′. Join in wearing red to support the cause of fighting heart disease in women. One of the ways that you can support ‘National Wear Red Day’ is to talk to five women in your life about heart disease. Betty White uses her humor to talk about the day. […]
February 4th, 2011 | Posted in Festivals | Comments Off
The largest winter storm in years has just left its mark on certain parts of the US but that hasn’t stopped Punxsutawney Phil (the world’s most popular groundhog) from making his annual prediction. So Did Punxsutawney Phil See His Shadow This Morning? The answer is no, which means that spring is on its way early […]
February 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Festivals | Comments Off