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TMZ has the scoop on this. Apparently rocker and Idol-favorite David Cook hasn't been feeling well lately, and after yesterday's show, Fox medics said his blood pressure was too high and he was experiencing heart palpatations. They rushed him to the hospital! More details and a link to the story after the jump....
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Marcus Leshock here. I'll be an honorary judge at this year's Reality Bytes Student Documentary Film Festival, put on by my alma mater - the Department of Communication at Northern Illinois University. The fest features 17 films, all under 30 minutes in length, free of charge! Topics include everything from the homeless in DeKalb county, to Roller Derby leagues, and the photographers at the Times-Picayune newspaper in New Orleans who photographed the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. A full list of all the movies, including dates and times of screenings, after the jump....
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Apparently, I’m not the only one who’s obsessed with “The Hills.” A presidential hopeful recently shared their fondness for the MTV reality show on Time.com. No joke! Can you guess who?
The quote: “I’m honored to have Heidi’s [Montag] support and want to assure her that I never miss an episode of ‘The Hills,’ especially since the new season started.”
(Find out who said this after the jump… )
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If you're wondering how the sweet & savory chefs @ Aigre Doux do their thing, we have answer.
The delicious details after the jump.
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Athens, GA's longtime stalwarts have returned with new music...and the audience seems to be split between those who are interested, and those who could care less. Click for more:
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Academy Award winner Charlton Heston died last night at the age of 84. He was best known for his roles in Ben-Hur, El Cid, Planet of the Apes & The Ten Commandments.
A family spokesperson said they would not comment on the cause of death at this time. But back in 2002 Heston did reveal he had Alzheimer like symptoms.
In addition to being an actor, Heston was very active in the National Rifle Association & received the Presidential Medal of Honor in 2003.
Some of our favorite clips of Charlton after the jump...
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In case you missed our analysis of the 2008 Lollapalooza lineup on the show, you'll find it in the video section to your right. Or, for a more complete synopsis, click and read on!
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Quite an eventful week for new music. 90's alterna-rockers return with their first new record in six years, and the godfather of Goth makes yet another mark. Click for more!
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Pre-teens across the nation are fighting tears of bittersweet happiness now that their prince, Pete Wentz, is officially off the market.
(Read more after the jump)
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No, baby! Saw this one on AintItCoolNews. Apparently Mike Myers and director Jay Roach have OK'd a script for yet another Austin Powers sequel. I thought this franchise tired out at 2, let alone 3 movies. But a 4th film? Let's hope they don't recycle the same old jokes - for the 4th time!
An article on boston.com is reporting that both Myers and Roach will soon meet with the potential new Powers-Girl soon. Keep reading after the jump to see who it could be....
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Marcus Leshock here. I don't know about you, but I just can't get enough of this Cougar in Chicago story! I mean, a real Cougar loose on the North Side of Chicago? How does that happen? Was it looking to take in a Cubs game? Maybe it was attracted to the wondrous aroma of Hot Doug's delicious encased meats? Fortunately, the cat was killed by Chicago Police before it did harm to any local residents. But sadly, we'll never be able to ask the Great Beast what it was looking for. After the jump I have compiled some great moments in Cougar history. Enjoy!
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On tonight’s Neighborhood Tour, we paid tribute to two Polish spots and one local institution in Jefferson Park. Read the details below:
1. Dinner at Smak-Tak!
It’s unlikely that you’ll be talking smack about the food at this place because everything on the menu’s homemade and delicious. They serve pierogies, potato pancakes and soft blintzes stuffed with sweet cheese. Yum!
http://www.smaktak.com/
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