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10 TV Shows That Were Supposed To Be Huge – Then Got Immediately Canceled
The landscape of television is shaped by its failures just as much as its successes, networks and creators learning by trial and error what kinds of things last for 20 seasons and what kinds of things are risks that never pay off. For every Mad Men or Seinfeld or The Sopranos there are a hundred other sitcoms, dramas, superhero shows, and anthology serials that either fail as soon as they debut or don’t last long enough to make an impact.
10 Louisiana Plants That Could Kill You If You’re Not Careful
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Louisiana is home to various native plants, truly some of the most beautiful and unique flora and fauna you will find in the country. But beware, some of these beauties are toxic or potentially deadly if ingested or improperly handled. Here are some of the most notable ones to look out for:
Hear Motley Crue Cover ‘Fight for Your Right’ on ‘Cancelled’ EP
Motley Crue has released a cover of Beastie Boys' "Fight for Your Right" off their upcoming Cancelled EP. You can listen to it below. Cancelled marks the first batch of Motley Crue songs to feature John 5 on guitar instead of Mick Mars. The rockers have been working "Fight for Your Right" into their sets routinely over the past year.
Things To Do In Lake Charles And SWLA This Weekend August 23-25
It's going to be a great weekend in Southwest Louisiana because there is a ton of things going on in the area. There are concerts, festivals, sporting events, and more happening in the area. Are you looking for a concert to attend, sit down and have dinner, and hear live...
Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks Massive YouTube Record
Cristiano Ronaldo has reached one million YouTube followers in record-breaking time. The 39-year-old soccer icon launched his official YouTube channel on Wednesday (Aug. 21) and he crossed the 1 million subscriber landmark within the first 90 minutes. Ronaldo actually teased the launch of his channel on his other social media...
John Woo’s ‘The Killer’ Remake Is a Shockingly Fun Time
John Woo’s remake of his own 1989 Hong Kong action classic The Killer includes a running subplot involving an incomplete crossword puzzle. The title character totes one around, occasionally trying to solve its last remaining clues. And the big answer she finally figures out after much deliberation is “reborn.”
Top 15 Fleetwood Mac Solo Songs
With three strong singers and songwriters during their peak commercial years, Fleetwood Mac could never be their sole vessel of expression. Outside projects were common before and after the onetime British blues band became pop-rock royalty when they relocated to the U.S. and recruited a pair of Americans to their latest lineup.
Louisiana Child Dies After School Bus Runs Over Him
A seven-year-old student has died in Louisiana after the bus he was exiting ran over him. WBRZ reports that the accident happened in Montegut, a town southeast of Houma, on Thursday afternoon. Jeremiah Falgout departed the bus and the driver reportedly continued on the route and that is when Falgout...
Country Music Legend Hits The Stage In Lake Charles This Weekend
Country music fans are in for a treat as legendary singer-songwriter John Anderson takes the stage at the Golden Nugget Lake Charles on Saturday, August 24th. Known for his signature blend of traditional country, honky-tonk, and heartfelt ballads, Anderson will be performing his timeless hits in an unforgettable night of classic country music.
Watch Sammy Hagar Fight 114-Degree Heat in Texas
Sammy Hagar released a video clip showing how his wife helped him deal with extreme heat during a concert in Texas Thursday night. His Best of All Worlds Tour – a tribute to late bandmate Eddie Van Halen – arrived at the Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, where the temperature reached 114º. The expected high in the area at this time of year is 96º.
55 Years Ago: Freddie Mercury Makes His Debut With Pre-Queen Band
In 1969, 22-year-old Freddie Bulsara was still a few years away from becoming Freddie Mercury, frontman for Queen. But he was well on his way to stardom. After graduating from London's Ealing Art College in 1969, Mercury held a few miscellaneous jobs — at one point he worked as a luggage handler at Heathrow Airport, at another he sold clothes and scarves in Kensington Market with his future bandmate Roger Taylor.
How Nancy Wilson Got Ann to Put ‘Magic Man’ Back in Heart’s Set
“Magic Man” is one of Heart’s most popular songs, yet for years the group abandoned the tune. “We used to kind of dread 'Magic Man' because it just seemed dated for a few years there,” Nancy Wilson noted during a recent conversation with UCR’s Matt Wardlaw. According to the guitarist, her sister, singer Ann Wilson, viewed the tune as a “teenage girl story.” “She's such a cool, authentic singer that she has an issue with lyrics. She has to believe what she's talking about when she's singing these songs.”
LSU Football Fans Can Get Tickets To First 2024 Home Game Dirt Cheap
The college football season begins this Saturday, August 24th with what is called week zero. There are a few games on tap this Saturday including #10 Florida State taking on Georgia Tech in Ireland. Another game that should grab your attention if you are from Louisiana is the McNeese Cowboys...
Pearl Jam Launches New ‘Dark Matter’ Tour Leg: Set List, Videos
Pearl Jam launched a new leg of their Dark Matter world tour in Montana Thursday night, dedicating the show to two fans who’d left the hospital to be there. Included in the 26-song show was the return of John Lennon’s “Gimme Some Truth,” which they hadn’t played since 2006, and the debut of a Beatles track, “Her Majesty,” performed by frontman Eddie Vedder solo.
Louisiana Man Allegedly Threatens School Bus With Weapon and Bear Spray
A Baton Rouge man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a school bus driver while having a gun and bear spray in his possession. WBRZ reports Duane Landry harassed parents, students, and the bus driver earlier this week after the bus blocked an intersection while transporting and picking up kids.
Stupid Louisiana Man Tries To Lock Customers In Starbucks
On occasion we read about a criminal so stupid, they actually embarrass other criminals. Case and point is what just took place right here in the Bayou State. The Slidell Police Department in Louisiana has made national news after a particularly zany arrest they made this week. In a post...
Why Does Bourbon Street Smell that Way? It’s a Louisiana Thing
In some parts of Lafayette, Louisiana, the air always smells like fresh-baked bread. In Lake Charles, the air sometimes—well, let's not use LC as an example if we're talking about odors—but one thing everyone in Louisiana can agree on is this: Bourbon Street in New Orleans has its own unique "fragrance."
In Louisiana is This Two Word Phrase Becoming Extinct?
One trait of a child that was raised in Louisiana, by proper Louisiana parents is respect. Respect is especially reserved for older folks in bayou communities such as Breaux Bridge, Port Barre, and Krotz Springs. The more metropolitan an area in Louisiana is, the less likely you're going to hear phrases such as "Yes M'am", "No M'am" and even "please" can be scarce when having a conversation.
Sphen, Half of Adorable Gay Penguin Couple, Dead at 11
A love story that captivated multiple continents has come to a sad end as Sphen the penguin has died at age 11. Sphen was one half of what the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium called "the penguin power couple" along with his partner, Magic. The penguins made their home at the aquarium in recent years.
Neal Schon Gives in on Key Legal Request From Jonathan Cain
Journey's Neal Schon has decided to go along with Jonathan Cain's request for a third party to help resolve their growing differences. Cain filed suit last month as Journey continued an ongoing stadium tour with Def Leppard and Steve Miller. He asked a judge to restructure the company that manages Journey's touring operation to address financial disagreements with Schon. They are the business entity's only board members, so a neutral intermediary would have to be appointed to break tie votes.
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