R.E.M. Calls it Quits
Indie rockers across the globe mourn the loss of perhaps one of the best rock groups of recent decades. R.E.M, which has provided the alterative world monster hits such as “Shiny Happy People” and “Losing My Religion”, has broken up after three decades of brooding in sold out shows from New York to New Guinea. Upon hearing their loss millions of emotional fans locked themselves in their rooms, put on “Everybody Hurts” and cried themselves to sleep.
Hustler Owner Places Bounty on Rick Perry’s Purity
Nationally notorious sleazebag and owner of the Hustler porn empire Larry Flynt is not a wholesome family-friendly person. However, according to TMZ Flynt has placed a million dollar bounty on any dark and lewd secrets on Texas Governor and presidential candidate Rick Perry. The lord of licentiousness has bought ads in newspapers nationwide asking for anyone who has had a “gay or straight sexual encounter” with the conservative crusader. According to Flynt, this effort against Perry is not about sex but about political controversy.
Tom Sizemore Arrested in L.A. After Forgetting Court Date
Famed “Saving Private Ryan” actor and star “Of Celebrity Rehab” was arrested in Los Angeles after not appearing for a court date, according to reuters.com. Sizemore, who is attempting to make a comeback after a major drug addiction, did not show up to a court date after a 2009 battery arrest. He was set to guest star in Hawaii five-o was then released after posting with a $26,000 bail.
Dublin Keyboard Store Hates on Adele
It seems that everywhere you go, Adele is there singing along. According to NME.com one keyboard store in Dublin is trying to put a stop to it. After the workers of the keyboard store Opus ii got sick of Adele’s “Something Like You” being played by every single wannabe piano player, they banned it. “It’s become the piano’s “Stairway to Heaven”; everyone thinks they can play it,” one worker said. The store also banned Beethoven’s “Fur Elise” and anything by Michael Nyman.
Facebook Turns to Old-School Newspapers for Inspiration
As many of you have realized, Facebook changed its layout again. According to ajc.com, Mark Zuckerberg decided to give Facebook a newspaper feel, with the most interesting news stories occurring on the top of the page. For those who don’t like it, don’t fret! Facebook will soon be tackling music, which will be the final deathblow to that certain Myspace thing of old.
