Prince Writes a Song for the Minnesota Vikings
It’s been 26 years since Prince first challenged Appollonia to bathe in the waters of Lake Minnetonka, but purple still reigns the enigmatic musician’s heart. In the meantime, he’s rocked the Superbowl, feuded with fans and gotten written up in various other ways on this very website.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Who to Play Super Bowl, Says Another Anonymous Source
Another person unwilling to reveal their name has told another publication that The Who will indeed perform at Super Bowl XLIV, adding to the anticipation of the NFL’s (and the band’s) apparently-pending official announcement.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Who Calls Super-Bowl Rumors "Pure Speculation"
Due an onslaught of reports that began circulating Thursday, The Who have called rumors of a Super Bowl performance “pure speculation,” in a statement released today.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJustin Timberlake to Open Memphis, Tenn. Golf Course
Justin Timberlake is wearing all kinds of hats these days. He is supplementing his dirrrty pop designation with that of style icon, record label executive, and late-night comedian. And to top it off, this month will see the realization of yet another of JT's endeavors as he opens Mirimichi, his very own golf course. Known as Big Creek Golf & Country Club under its previous owners, this green was where Timberlake first learned to hit a ball as a kid in Memphis. Big Creek was slated to be turned into a housing development; instead, the singer bought the course and,... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsThree Dallas Cowboys To Release Metal Album
From the Super Bowl Shuffle to Shaq-Fu, professional athletes have a long and torrid history of musical dabbling. The latest involves three lineman for the Dallas Cowboys who have signed a recording contract as heavy metal band Free Reign. Fellas, has Deion Sanders taught you nothing? ... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsPredicting the Final Four Based on School Fight Songs
The basketball fan in me believes that a successful Final Four comes down to fundamentals—the team that wins the tourney will hit free throws, box out for rebounds and contain the gawky awesomeness of Tyler Hansbrough.The music fan in me believes it’ll all come down to fight songs. Here, I rank the four remaining teams based on the quality of their fight songs. ... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySteroid doc Bigger, Faster, Stronger* hits theaters
Whatever your feelings on muscle men Sylvester Stallone and Hulk Hogan, you're going to want to see this. And it's getting easier: over the next few weeks, Christopher Bell's documentary about steroid culture, Bigger, Stronger, Faster*, will be expanding from 19 to 51 screens around the country.... read more
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