Golden Globes reward 'Homeland,' Kelsey Grammer with top TV honors
Again, Grammer's talents are well known. But Bryan Cranston and Steve Buscemi, who star on the more buzzy “Breaking Bad” and “Boardwalk Empire,” respectively, seemed like more likely winners. As previously noted in this blog, this was a definite The "Boss" actor made the announcement backstage at the Golden Globes after winning the award for [...]
Read MoreAs stunned Packers faces offseason changes, veteran WR Donald Driver not sure …
As stunned Green Bay Packers players cleaned out their lockers Monday morning, veteran wide receiver Donald Driver knew he might be packing up for good. Driver has a year left on his contract and has been a vital part of the Packers offense over his Packersnews.com | Green Bay Packers | Insiders Blog " Driver [...]
Read MoreMartin Luther King Jr. and the art of misquotation
Martin Luther King Jr. speaks to a packed crowd at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. “Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better.” “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where Martin Luther King, Jr. Quote Applies to Any Advocacy. January 16, 2012 [...]
Read MoreComedy Central to Air Kevin Hart's “Laugh At My Pain” Stand-Up Special Tonight
and Dr. Kevin Hart. The sessions, scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8, in the library's Eloranta Room, will begin on Jan. 31 and will continue weekly to the end of March. The format includes a DVD presentation by a nationally recognized Following Monday's show, which featured guests Kevin Hart and Suzie Orman, Williams [...]
Read MoreHear Azealia Banks' Aaliyah-Sampling New 'NEEDSUMLUV'
Tribute. IFWT Remembers Aaliyah On Her Birthday. 01.16.12 | No Comments. Today would have been Aaliyah Dana Haughton's 33rd birthday. We miss you, babygirl! RIP! Marisa Mendez & IFWT · Share on Facebook January 16 marks the birth date of the late rhythm-and-blues singer Aaliyah (born 1979). The Brooklyn-born artist made her professional debut at [...]
Read MoreShould Ricky Gervais host the Golden Globes again?
Ricky Gervais, Golden Globes Deadline caught up with Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais at the HBO afterparty, where he was just sitting down to a post-ceremony cocktail. DEADLINE: So how do you think it went this time? WE director Madonna, 53, won the award for Best Original Song (Motion Picture) for "Masterpiece," but it was [...]
Read MoreGolden Globe winners: Christopher Plummer, Morgan Freeman, Idris Elba and more
Before he was God, the president or Miss Daisy's driver on screen, Morgan Freeman was a vampire (and other characters) on "The Electric Company." Before he was God, the president or Miss Daisy's driver on screen, Morgan Freeman was a vampire (and other characters) on "The Electric Company." ___ PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime [...]
Read MoreEconomic equality a part of Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream
It is reasonable to speculate that Dr. King's deep concern about equity would have extended to American higher education. He would have recognized economic disparity as a common root of the challenges facing As we commemorate and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I am reminded once again of his [...]
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