Shauna Wright
New Movie Releases — ’21 Jump Street’
Just one new flick opening at our local Marcus Theatres this weekend, but it has comedy, action, and a little nostalgia thrown in for good measure.
This Day in History for March 15 – Ides of March and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
44 BC – On the “Ides of March,” Julius Caesar is stabbed to death in the senate house by a group of conspirators led by Cimber, Casca, Cassius, and Marcus Junius Brutus (More info)
1493 – Christopher Columbus returns to Spain after his first trip to the Americas (More info)
Steven Tyler Lauds the ‘Special’ Voices on ‘American Idol’
On Wednesday night’s ‘American Idol,’ the contestants did songs from the years they were born, which ranged from 1983 to 1995 — proving even fetuses can sing. Hell, Steven Tyler probably has nail polish older than these kids.
Town Votes to Keep Street Named ‘Katie’s Crotch’
Streets are often named after notable people, so one can only imagine how exactly New Portland, Maine residents came up with the name Katie’s Crotch Road.
‘Homeless Hotspots’ Ignite Heated Debate
The annual SXSW interactive conference in Austin is sometimes plagued with snail-slow internet speeds (when you can connect at all). But this year it’s been a little easier to find a wifi hotspot: just look for a homeless person. Yes, homeless people are now being used as wifi spots.
George Washington McNugget Bidder Chickens Out
The eBay auction for the Chicken McNugget that may or may not resemble George Washington finally concluded last week with a high bid of $8,100 — but the winner isn’t willing to part with the scratch.
Bob Dylan’s New Album Could Be Tinged with Mexican Influences
Bob Dylan is reportedly working on a new album — and, in keeping with his habit of forward-thinking innovation, this one will have a markedly different sound.
Bruce Springsteen Grants a Little Boy’s Wish
Bruce Springsteen may not be a genie, but that doesn’t mean he can’t make wishes come true.
This Day in History for March 12 – Girl Scouts Founded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1912 – The Girl Guides — later renamed the Girl Scouts of the USA — are founded (More info)
1933 – Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses the nation in the first of his “fireside chats” (More info)
The Hot New Trend for Guys? ‘Mantyhose’
Back in the 1970s, football great Joe Namath did a television commercial for pantyhose, proving that with enough charisma and swagger, the right guy can sell just about anything. His ad was meant for women — but a whole new generation of hose and tights are aimed squarely at men.
This Day in History for March 9 – Barbie Introduced and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1841 – The US Supreme Court rules that captive Africans who had seized control of the ship carrying them had been taken into slavery illegally (More info)
1916 – Pancho Villa leads nearly 500 Mexican raiders in an attack against Columbus, New Mexico (More info)
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler: ‘My Perfectionism Got This Band to Where It Is Today’
Lots of bands do one or two albums and then flame out. So how has Aerosmith managed to keep things going for four decades? Steven Tyler says it has a lot to do with him being a perfectionist.