Win a Family Vacation to Mexico!
The great Wisconsin State Fair is just days away and I'll be bring you all the action live via the radio, live webcam and pictures. Plus, the family vacation to MEXICO!?! Wouldn't that be awesome! I got everything you need to get you ready. We'll see you at the fair!-Van "The Man" McNeil | 99.1 The MixListen to...Kidd [...]
How did Randy Jackson avoid getting the boot on "Idol?"
BIG IDOL NEWS this morning as Kara Dioguardi's contract isn't renewed, and Ellen DeGeneres says she just doesn't want to return now that Simon Cowell's gone too. TMZ.com reports that Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler from Aerosmith will replace them.So, with news earlier this week that Idol producers wanted to overhaul the entire judges panel, [...]
Has Ke$ha gone COUNTRY?!?!?!
Growing up in a household surrounded by songs from Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton has inspired Ke$ha to look at writing a country song in the near future. She says there may be some twang-styled tunes "in her future," but is still enjoying her pop success for now. Read up more about her plans here.I [...]
Your New American Idol Judge...JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE?
It looks like former AI producer Nigel Lythgoe, also the brains behind Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance," will be returning to the show this next season, and he's been talking about an ENTIRELY new slate of judges, not just a replacement for Simon Cowell.Some of the rumored names have been around before: Elton [...]
Moonwalking with a cart
Michael Jackson may be gone, but others are carrying on his legacy.One man is doing the moonwalk down the shopping aisle with a cart.Check it out!
Grading the kitchen cleanliness at Wisconsin's stadiums
nbsp;ESPN.com came out with a new study of cleanliness of stadiums across the country, including those right here in Wisconsin. In a nutshell, Lambeau Field, the Bradley Center and Miller Park all did ABOVE the national average in terms of food cleanliness — but NONE of them earned a perfect score.Want to see how they [...]
An exclusive look at 2011 Ford Fiesta!
The 2011 Ford Fiesta has been all over Milwaukee the last couple of weeks giving you a look at why it's a pretty big deal. One of the last events for the 2011 Ford Fiesta was to hang all weekend at the Bradford Beach Jam Sports & Music Festival. Well, with the recent rains/flooding the event has been [...]
Why should a solicitor calling during dinner never bother you? It COULD be worse...
Ever been expecting to have a nice, quiet evening with some family, having a nice relaxing dinner when all hell breaks loose?Yep...that was my Thursday night. And I'm sure I wasn't alone in Milwaukee's North Shore and East Side, which felt the brunt of the storm with over 7 inches of rain.After arriving at my [...]
Ryan Seacrest in Milwaukee!
Ryan Seacrest is here in Milwaukee for the American Idol auditions, and WE got an exclusive interview with him!Click here to hear what Ryan had to say.
In Eclipse, Bella (Stewart) once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward (Pattinson) and her friendship with Jacob (Lautner) — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.
Kristen Stewart: On how Bella’s different in this film.
Robert Pattinson: On Edward in the film.
Taylor Lautner: On Bella and Jacob’s relationship in Eclipse.
Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen) and the whole gang are back on the big screen as Andy prepares to depart for college and his loyal toys find themselves in… day care! These untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice, so it’s all for one and one for all as plans for the great escape get underway. A few new faces—some plastic, some plush—join the adventure, including iconic swinging bachelor and Barbie’s counterpart Ken (Micahel Keaton), a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants (Timothy Dalton) and a pink, strawberry-scented teddy bear called Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear (Ned Beatty). Toy Story 3, opens Friday and is rated G.
Tom Hanks on the relationship between Woody and Buzz:
Tim Allen on the story:
John Ratzenberger on the themes of the film:
Don Rickles on why he loves being a part of these films:
Robin Hood chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self-preservation, from his service in King Richard’s (Huston) army against the French. Upon Richard’s death, Robin (Crowe) travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marion (Blanchett), a woman skeptical of the identity and motivations of this crusader from the forest. Hoping to earn the hand of Maid Marion and salvage the village, Robin assembles a gang whose lethal mercenary skills are matched only by its appetite for life. Together, they begin preying on the indulgent upper class to correct injustices under the sheriff.
RUSSELL CROWE (ROBIN HOOD) On what audiences will like about the film.
On learning to shoot a bow and arrow for the film.
CATE BLANCHETT (LADY MARION) On the relevance of the Robin Hood story.
WILLIAM HURT (WILLIAM MARSHALL) On Robin Hood.
RIDLEY SCOTT (DIRECTOR) On the popularity of the Robin Hood tale.
Comments (1) | Posted by Van McNeil on May 3, 2010
Adam Lambert will embark on his first headlining tour, an audio and visual spectacular, both theatrical and atmospheric, that will give his millions of fans something they’ll love to listen to and look at. “The Glam Nation Tour” kicks off June 4 in Wilkes Barre, PA. “I hope the audience will be able to escape for a few hours and fall into a world full of glam, drama and excitement,” Lambert says. “And I would love everyone to come away with a new appreciation for the music on my album.”
Opening for Adam on “The Glam Nation Tour” will be 25-year-old guitar goddess Orianthi and, on select shows fellow Season 8 “American Idol” finalist Allison Iraheta.
Orianthi has already performed with some of the biggest names in music: Carlos Santana, Carrie Underwood, Steve Vai, Michael Jackson and most recently Mary J Blige. She has also had incredible success on her own with the release of her debut album Believe (Geffen) last fall and first single “According To You.” Radio and fans were quick to embrace “According To You,” propelling it to the top of the charts where it was the No. 2 most played song in the country with digital sales of over one million.
At 18, Allison Iraheta has already begun to make her mark in the music industry. After coming in fourth on Season 8 of “American Idol,” this vibrant red-haired rocker was signed to 19 Recordings/Jive Records, and released her debut album, Just Like You, this past December. Her first single, “Friday I’ll Be Over U,” quickly climbed the top 40 charts. Allison is currently gracing the cover of the May issue of Latina Magazine.
“The Glam Nation Tour” lands at Milwaukee’s historic Riverside Theater on Tuesday, June 15th.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 7th at Noon @ The Pabst and The Riverside Box Offices
116 E. Wisconsin Ave. • Milwaukee, WI 53202
Click here for more.
I’m still trying to get over the Sandra Bullock affair story - she’s America’s sweetheart who doesn’t deserve this at all!
But here’s a weird coincidence, Sandra isn’t the first Oscar winner who ended up divorce soon after she won the award.
Take a look at this list:
Halle Berry, Kate Winslett, Hillary Swank, Reese Witherspoon and now Sandra Bullock?!
What gives? Was the relationship doomed before the envelope was opened and read? Or were these women so busy working on their successful and busy careers, that their men were feeling neglected and in the background so they decided to cheat?
Hang in there Sandra, it’s his loss!
Comments (1) | Posted by Van McNeil on March 8, 2010
The 82nd Annual Academy Awards were handed out last night and in this year’s David vs. Goliath competition, it was David that walked away the winner, with the low budget Iraq war film The Hurt Locker beating blockbuster Avatar for Best Picture.
In total, Hurt Locker took home six awards, including Best Director for Kathryn Bigelow, the first woman ever to win in that category, and Best Original Screenplay. Hurt Locker and Avatar each came into the Oscars with nine nominations. Avatar had to settle for three wins, for art direction, cinematography and visual effects.
There were no surprises in the acting categories, with all the favorites going home with trophies. After five nominations, Jeff Bridges finally nabbed the Best Actor Oscar for Crazy Heart, while Sandra Bullock won Best Actress for The Blind Side.
Meanwhile, Precious’ Mo’Nique and Inglourious Basterds’ Christoph Waltz continued their award show sweep, with wins for Best Supporting Actress and Actor, respectively.
Other winners included: Precious, for Best Adapted Screenplay and Up for Best Animated Feature.
Sandra Annette Bullock (pronounced /ˈbʊlək/; born July 26, 1964) is an American actress who came to fame in the 1990s, after roles in successful films such as Speed and While You Were Sleeping. She has since established her career with films such as Miss Congeniality and Crash, which received critical acclaim. In 2007, she was ranked as the 14th richest female celebrity with an estimated fortune of $85 million. In 2009, Bullock starred in the most financially successful films of her career, The Proposal and The Blind Side. Bullock was awarded a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role, and the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Leigh Anne Tuohy in The Blind Side.
Where she’s going to put her Oscar and her Razzie Awards?
Kathryn Ann Bigelow (born November 27, 1951) is an American film director. Her best-known films are the horror film Near Dark (1987), Point Break (1991), and the six-time Academy Award-winning The Hurt Locker (2008). With The Hurt Locker she became the first woman to win the Directors Guild of America award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures and Academy Award for Best Director. The film also won her the Academy Award for Best Picture, the Best Film and Best Director at the 2010 British Academy Film Awards and was nominated for a Golden Globe.
Never hoped to win, but gives critics props for backing film.
Jeffrey Leon “Jeff” Bridges (born December 4, 1949) is an American actor and musician. His most notable films include K-PAX, The Last Picture Show, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, Tron, Starman, The Fabulous Baker Boys, The Fisher King, Fearless, The Big Lebowski, The Contender, The Mirror Has Two Faces, Iron Man, and Crazy Heart, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 82nd Academy Awards.
What he most identified with in his character Bad Blake, and would he form a country band with his co-stars?
How will he use this win to do other projects?
Comments (1) | Posted by Van McNeil on March 8, 2010
Mo’Nique, is an American comedienne and actress. In 2009, she received critical praise for her role in the film Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire. She has won numerous awards including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Golden Globe Award, and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award for her performance in Precious. She is the 16th African American actress to receive a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and the 4th to win. She hosts The Mo’Nique Show, a late night talk show that premiered in 2009 on BET.
How will playing this character affect her career?
How did she get out of her character after shooting tough scenes?