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Month: April 2012

Friday the 13th – Sunday the 15th

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TODAY
  • Al Green (R&B singer, “Let’s Stay Together,” “Take Me To The River”) (66)
  • Jack Casady (bassist, Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, Hot Tuna) (68)
  • Jimmy Destri (keyboardist, Blondie) (58)
  • Stanley Donen (director, Singin’ In The Rain, Funny Face, Damn Yankees, Charade, Two For The Road) (88)
  • Rick Schroder (actor, NYPD Blue, Silver Spoons) (42)
  • Caroline Rhea (actress-comedienne, Sabrina The Teenage Witch) (48)
  • Tony Dow (actor, Leave It To Beaver) (67)
  • Paul Sorvino (actor, Dick Tracy, Goodfellas, The Firm, father of actress Mira Sorvino) (73)
  • Max Weinberg (musician, drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, was bandleader on Late Night With Conan O’Brien) (61)
  • Garry Kasparov (Russian chess whiz) (49)
  • Ron Perlman (actor, Sons of Anarchy, Hellboy, Beauty And The Beast) (62)
  • Peabo Bryson (R&B singer) (61)
  • Glenn Howerton (actor, Dennis on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) (36)

SATURDAY

  • Julie Christie (actress, Doctor Zhivago, Don’t Look Now, McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Shampoo, Away From Her) (71)
  • Abigail Breslin (actress, Little Miss Sunshine, Signs, Nim’s Island) (16)
  • Adrien Brody (actor, The Pianist, The Village, Summer Of Sam) (39)
  • Sarah Michelle Gellar (actress, Buffy of Buffy the Vampire Slayer) (35)
  • Anthony Michael Hall (actor/comedian, The Dead Zone, The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Saturday Night Live) (44)
  • Loretta Lynn (country singer) (77, disputed)
  • Pete Rose (former Major League Baseball player) (71)
  • Brad Garrett (actor, Everybody Loves Raymond, Music & Lyrics) (52)
  • Robert Carlyle (actor, Trainspotting, The Full Monty, Angela’s Ashes, 28 Weeks Later, The Beach) (51)
  • Ritchie Blackmore (former lead guitarist, Deep Purple, Rainbow) (67)
  • Rob McElhenney (actor, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) (35)

SUNDAY

  • Seth Rogen (actor, Pineapple Express, Knocked Up, Observe and Report, The 40-Year-Old Virgin) (30)
  • Emma Thompson (British actress/writer, Sense & Sensibility, Howard’s End, Love, Actually) (53)
  • Amy Wright (actress, The Deer Hunter, The Accidental Tourist) (62)
  • Emma Watson (actress, Hermione in the Harry Potter movies) (22)
  • Jeff Golub (jazz guitarist) (57)
  • Warren Hill (jazz saxophonist) (46)
  • Nelson Rangell (jazz saxophonist) (52)
  • Dave Edmunds (rock singer) (68)
  • Roy Clark (country singer, “Yesterday, When I Was Young”; co-host, Hee Haw) (79)
  • Linda Perry (singer and songwriter, 4 Non Blondes) (47)
  • Jason Sehorn (former pro football player) (41)

Friday the 13th

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SARAH SILVERMAN IS NOT PREGNANT: Sarah Silverman is not pregnant. The actress sparked major pregnancy rumors after posting a WhoSay picture in which she showed of a protruding stomach. Even though she captioned the photo, “It’s a burrito!”, it looked like a realistic baby bump and she has been dating “Family Guy” writer and producer Alec Sulkin for several years. However she issued a denial on Thursday along with a new picture of a flatter stomach: https://bit.ly/HA1V2N

JON GOSSELIN BEHIND IN CHILD SUPPORT: Jon Gosselin has fallen behind on his child support payments to his ex-wife Kate. RadarOnline.com reported that Jon owes $3557.06 in child support payments for their eight children. Since ending their reality shows, Kate has been working as a blogger for CouponCabin.com while Jon has been working in construction to support their children.

ALEC BALDWIN JETS TO ITALY: Alec Baldwin is getting away from the stress of New York. The actor, who has been a tabloid target after a woman was arrested for allegedly stalking him, jetted with his fianceHilaria Thomas to Rome. He tweeted on Thursday, “So nice to be in Rome, where the paparazzi don’t step on a baby to get a photo.”

BRANGELINA TEAMING UP ON SCREEN? Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie might be reuniting on screen.Deadline.com reported that Jolie is in talks to star in the Ridley Scott-directed flick, The Counselor — and Pitt might sign on for a part as well. Michael Fassbender has already committed to the male lead, “an attorney who is in search of a big payday after he proposes to his girlfriend, Laura.” J.K. ROWLING BOOK DETAILS REVEALED: J.K. Rowling’s new book has a name: The Casual Victory. Publisher Little, Brown & Co. announced the title of the Harry Potter author’s first novel for adults, describing it as “blackly comic” . As for the plot? According to the AP, “It opens with the sudden death of a popular man whose unexpected demise shocks the town, which is described as far more menacing than its pretty facade would indicate. The publisher said that in reality Pagford is “a town at war” with rich people fighting the poor, parents battling their teenagers, and wives in conflict with their husbands.”

RYAN O’NEAL LASHES OUT AT OPRAH: Ryan O’Neal is blaming Oprah Winfrey for the low ratings his reality show, Ryan and Tatum: The O’Neals on OWN received. When asked about Winfrey’s recent admission that she wasn’t ready to launch the network when she did, Ryan told TMZ.com, I wish we had known that . . . she should have told us.” Ryan said that he doesn’t have to worry about the show tarnishing his reputation though, “Because nobody saw it … I don’t know if Oprah saw it.”

ABC KEEPING ‘GENERAL HOSPITAL’: ABC is switching up their daytime lineup. PerezHilton.comreported that the network has reversed their decision to cancel General Hospital and will instead axe The Revolution after just one season on the air. The fall lineup will include more General Hospital — and Katie Couric’s new daytime talk show, Katie.

MORGAN FREEMAN DENIES BEING ENGAGED TO STEP-GRANDDAUGHTER

Morgan Freeman has denied rumors that he has ever had a romantic relationship with his 27-year-old step-granddaughter E’Dena Hines. According to TMZ.com, Freeman released a statement responding to reports that he and Himes have been dating for ten years and that they are planning to get married.

Freeman’s rap said that the actor remained mum on the rumors for years because he didn’t want to “dignify these stories by commenting,” but he now feels compelled to speak out since the reports were picked up by various mainstream media outlets.

  • He said in a statement, “The recent reports of any pending marriage or romantic relationship of me to anyone are defamatory fabrications from the tabloid media designed to sell papers. What is even more alarming is that these fabrications are now being picked up by the legitimate press as well.”
  • E’Dena also issued a statement. She said “These stories about me and my grandfather are not only untrue, they are also hurtful to me and my family.”

Lincoln SW Standout Banderas Commits to Huskers

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The Husker football program received their third commitment to the recruiting class of 2013 – and he’s no stranger to the city or the Big Red tradition. Josh Banderas, a linebacker from Lincoln Southwest High School, pledged to the Huskers yesterday. Banderas, who led the Silverhawks with 127 tackles last season, rates as one of Rivals.com’s Top 250 seniors. His dad, Tom, was a tight end at Nebraska from 1985 to 1987.

 

Rockies Lose Rubber Game to Giants, Host Arizona Tonight (LISTEN LIVE on ESPN Radio 1410)

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The Colorado Rockies were once again their own worst enemy yesterday, as unearned runs proved to be the difference in a 4-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field. The Rockies were trailing 2-0 into the sixth inning when center fielder Dexter Fowler dropped a routine fly-ball to start the frame. Two runs would come into score after two outs were recorded in the inning, meaning neither run was charged as earned to Rockies starting pitcher Jamie Moyer. At the plate, the Rockies were no-hit for five and a third innings by Giants hurler Madison Bumgarner, but nearly rallied in the ninth, scoring a run and loading the bases before the final out was made. The Rockies begin a three-game series at home against Arizona tonight. ESPN Radio 1410 has the action, with pregame coverage at 7:05 and the first pitch at 7:40.

Huskers Open Series at Ohio State

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Nebraska’s first venture out on the road in Big Ten play did not go smoothly, as they dropped two out of three games to Northwestern two weekends ago. They’ll hope to fare better in their second conference road trip beginning tonight in Columbus with the first of three games against Ohio State. The Huskers and Buckeyes enter this series entangled in a three-way tie for second place in the Big Ten. They’re even with Indiana with identical 5-4 conference records. The Huskers defeated Creighton on Tuesday to move their overall record to 23-12. The Buckeyes have won six straight, including a sweep of Minnesota last weekend. Nebraska will send lefty Tyler King to the mound tonight, followed by Brandon Pierce Saturday and Zach Hirsch on Sunday. First pitch for tonight’s series opener is set for 5:35.

Former Omaha Central Star Biggs to Visit Lincoln

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Nebraska men’s basketball coach Tim Miles hopes to secure his first commitment since taking the reins of the program last month. Junior college guard Deverell Biggs will come to Lincoln for his official visit this weekend. The former Omaha Central standout played last season at Seward County Community College in Kansas and was named an NJCAA 1st-team All-American. Miles does have three other players committed from Doc Sadler’s recruiting efforts.

Gov. Heineman signs child welfare reforms

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Neb. Governor Dave Heineman

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Gov. Dave Heineman has signed five Nebraska child welfare bills into law, calling the measures an important step forward in the state’s effort to improve services.
The governor signed three measures Wednesday that would increase payments for foster care providers, create a state children’s commission, and establish a plan for a web-based child welfare information system.
He signed two other measures last week that would lower caseloads for child service providers and require the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a plan to better serve children.
Heineman praised Speaker of the Legislature Mike Flood and Lincoln Sen. Kathy Campbell for their work with the Department of Health and Human Services. Campbell heads the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee.

 

Neb. lawmakers approve mountain lion hunting bill

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Nebraska lawmakers have passed a bill that would allow for mountain lion hunting and the donation of deer meat to help the hungry.
The combined proposals won final approval Thursday, 49-0.
Ellsworth Sen. LeRoy Louden introduced the mountain lion hunting bill in response to increased sightings in Nebraska. Current state law only allows people to kill mountain lions if they are threatening humans or livestock.
That measure was combined with a deer meat donation proposal by Lincoln Sen. Tony Fulton. It would require the state Game and Parks Commission to create a program that allows hunters to donate money and deer meat to the Hunters Helping the Hungry Cash Fund. The bill is LB928.

 

 

If (when) we build it, the oil will come…

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – A bill that would resume a state review of the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline has won final approval from Nebraska lawmakers.
Lawmakers voted 44-5 Wednesday to forward the measure to Gov. Dave Heineman, who has said he supports the project.
The measure authorizes the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality to review possible routes through the state and hold at least one public hearing on its evaluation. The department’s findings would be included in a federal review. A federal permit for the proposed transnational pipeline was denied in January.
Opponents say the bill effectively rubber stamps the project through Nebraska. A spokesman for pipeline developer TransCanada says the bill will place the review process in the hands of Nebraskans, regardless of what happens at the federal level.

 

Dead horses in Nebraska not checked for weeks

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OSHKOSH, Neb. (AP) – Authorities in western Nebraska say seven horses found dead near Oshkosh earlier this month hadn’t been checked for weeks.
Garden County Attorney Phillip Pierce says the horses died due to dehydration or starvation and weren’t checked for 22 days.
He says the horses were found April 8 near a stock tank after a well had apparently stopped pumping and went dry. Pierce says at least one horse had been dead for several days. He says a neighbor notified authorities.
Pierce says he’s waiting for a report from a veterinarian to verify the cause of death, and charges are possible.

 

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