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Comic Legend Jerry Lewis Dead at 91 – Breaking News

August 20th, 2017

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

They say they die in 3’s and it appears once again, there is merit to that old folklore with Dick Gregory, Sonny Landham and now Jerry Lewis. He was a comedian, director, host for many years of the Muscular Dystrophy Labor Day Telethon and half of the highly successful Martin and Lewis act, which was the biggest in the country for ten years. Lewis died in Las Vegas at the age of 91.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist John Katsilometes reported that he died at his home at 9:15 a.m. and his agent confirmed the news.

Predator Actor Sonny Landham Dead at 76

August 20th, 2017

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

Character actor Sonny Landham who may be best remembered for his role as Billy Sole in the 1987 movie Predator with Arnold Schwarzenegger has died at the age of 76 last Thursday. I also enjoyed him in the 1982 movie, 48 Hours, with Eddie Murphy, where he played criminal, Billy Bear.
Landham’s sister, Dawn Boehler, told the AP that the actor died from congestive heart failure in a Lexington, Ky., hospital.

Dick Gregory Legendary Comedian and Civil Rights Activist Dead at 84

August 20th, 2017

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

Our legends in entertainment and humanity keep leaving us. Yesterday comic genius and Civil Rights Activist Dick Gregory died at the age of 84 in Washington, DC. Gregory, was a pioneer in black satire who took a cool brand of humor into being a strong force on the civil rights front for many years which at times, he put his health on the line.

What The World Needs Now Is Love: Jackie Deshannon – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

August 19th, 2017

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Tati’s World: Slug Life in the DMV… Stories That Will Shock You, Make You Laugh and a Few Other Things!

August 17th, 2017

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By Tatiauna Miller

Throwing up my sign! I need a ride!

In the DMV area we have several commuting options: buses, trains, van pools and Slug lines! Slug-lines are a free commuting option which allows people to pick up passengers from designated locations and during rush-hour to use the 95-395 North HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes to DC.

Slug lines started in the DC area over 40 years ago in 1975! A 40 year old, free transportation system is bound to have some rules, because you know people have zero common sense.

Slugging has about 20 rules or “Slugging Etiquette”, most of these are the same rules you had when you were a little kid riding in the car with your grumpy older sibling. Here are a few:

– No eating or drinking in the car! Don’t you know how hard it is to clean up bacon, egg and cheese biscuit crumbs!

– Slugs do not talk: Seriously, no need to make awkward conversations at 6:30am or at 4:30pm. No one cares!

TLC Gets Spirited with the Return of KINDRED SPIRITS and ALL-NEW SERIES EVIL THINGS

August 17th, 2017

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Friday night frights return to TLC in time for Halloween with the second season of KINDRED SPIRITS, following renowned ghost hunters Amy Bruni and Adam Berry as they help real people tormented by paranormal activity in their homes. Scared by the mysterious happenings, but hesitant to pick up and leave, they have turned to two of America’s leading paranormal investigators to capture evidence, help families overcome their fear, take back their homes, and reclaim their lives. Then, TLC premieres the paranormal newcomer EVIL THINGS, where it’s not haunted houses but the objects inside them that are the terrifying focus of this new series. KINDRED SPIRITS premieres on Friday, September 15 at 9/8c immediately followed by EVIL THINGS at 10/9c.

Still: Commodores – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

August 17th, 2017

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If I Can Dream: Elvis Presley – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day (Elvis’ Finest Hour – 40th Anniversary of his Death Today)

August 16th, 2017

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Investigation Discovery (ID) Partners with the Southern Poverty Law to Develop New Special about the WHITE SUPREMACY MOVEMENT

August 15th, 2017

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In light of the tragic events in Charlottesville, Va., true-crime network Investigation Discovery (ID) will encore an episode of its series HATE IN AMERICA about white supremacy. The episode “The Klan on Trial” will air this Thursday, August 17 at 8/7c. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Tony Harris, HATE IN AMERICA showcases the heroic work of premier civil rights advocacy organization, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and its legendary founder, Morris Dees. The SPLC is currently tracking more than 900 active hate groups across the country, including the KKK and neo-Nazis, that target entire classes of people for their race, religion, sexual orientation, or other immutable characteristics. In addition, ID and the SPLC are partnering to develop an all-new special examining the recent surge in white supremacist activity.

Keep On Loving You: REO Speedwagon – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

August 15th, 2017

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Was Martin Landau’s Role in Rounders One of His Best?

August 15th, 2017

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After the passing of the great Martin Landau at the age of 89 in July this year, many film sites have turned to discussing the actor’s finest moments on screen. There is certainly an abundance to choose from, including his stunning performances in Ed Wood for which he won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, and Crimes and Misdemeanours, for which he earned an Academy Award nomination. For some filmgoers, especially poker fans, Landau’s greatest ever turn was in Rounders, when he played Professor Abe Petrovsky.

Turn Me Loose: Loverboy – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

August 14th, 2017

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The Kid Is Hot Tonight: Loverboy – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

August 12th, 2017

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Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get: Dramatics – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

August 11th, 2017

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I’ve Never Been To Me: Charlene – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

August 10th, 2017

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American Heros Channel Recalls the Tragic Events of April 1995 in “OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING: AS WE WATCHED”

August 9th, 2017

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On April 19, 1995, the deadliest domestic terror attack on U.S. soil occurred at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. The bombing, carried out by Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, left 168 people dead and more than six hundred injured. Now, American Heroes Channel (AHC) and ABC News’ Lincoln Square Productions have joined forces to revisit the tragic events in OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING: AS WE WATCHED. The one-hour special, premiering Sunday, August 13 at 10/9c, transports viewers back to that spring day with compelling news footage of the days and weeks following the attack.

Tati’s World: Jerks at Work…

August 9th, 2017

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By Tatiauna Miller

A majority of our society has to go to work to make money. We spend a large percentage of our lives in a place of business surrounded by people we fucking don’t like! Let’s discuss some of the worst office offender and are you one of them?

The most common offender in my office is the Speakerphone conversationalist. This is the person that puts EVERY damn call on speaker. Not only is every call on speaker, the volume is turned up to 100 so the sounds travels through every cubical within a 50 yard radius. This person also feels like they must yell into the base of the phone, like they’re calling plays at an NFL game. I feel like since I’m forced to listen to the conversation, it should be perfectly acceptable for me to participate in the calls too. Why not? I’d love to tell Pam what I’d like for dinner tonight, or chime in about how to punish little Johnny for using up the family data plan.

Take Good Care Of My Baby: Bobby Vee – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

August 9th, 2017

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Legendary Singer and Songwriter Glen Campbell Is DEAD at 81 – Breaking Entertainment News

August 8th, 2017

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By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt

Glen Campbell, who touched hearts and souls with his 21 Top 40 hits including “Rhinestone Cowboy,” “Wichita Lineman” and “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” died Tuesday. He was 81. A rep for Universal Music Group, Campbell’s record label, confirmed the singer’s death to Rolling Stone. During a career that spanned six decades, Campbell sold over 45 million records. In 1968, one of his biggest years, he outsold the Beatles.

Every Little Step: Bobby Brown – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

August 8th, 2017

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Mob Real Estate…

August 7th, 2017

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By Marla Eggar

For the mobster who works hard and plays even harder the fruits of their labor are much to envy. Of course, smart gangsters learn to hide their wealth to keep from forking it over to the Feds or Uncle Sam. Others set up investments and fronts to explain their extravagant lifestyle. For example, Al Capone’s net worth when he died was estimated at $1,196,562,500.

Casanova: Levert: (Extended Mix Version) – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

August 7th, 2017

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Be Near Me: ABC – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

August 6th, 2017

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Lady In Red: Chris De Burgh – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day

August 4th, 2017

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Pearce’s Picks: Dick Haymes, 1958-1961

August 4th, 2017

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By Jerry Pearce

The life and career of Dick Haymes was covered in a piece written several articles ago here on Newzbreaker, and while given a brief mention, glossed over a unique benchmark in his career that saw the production of two fine swing albums heralded by the forgotten balladeer. While Haymes was best known for the tender readings of intricate ballads, his forte which allowed him to have a successful career serenading audiences with traveling orchestra throughout the 1940s, the singer could swing as well, most notably on two releases which saw the light of day in both 1958 and 1961.