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KKTV Controversy Erupts Over Second Grader’s Martin Luther King Costume
How would you feel if a Caucasian person dressed as an African-American figure with a painted on black face for a presentation? Sean King, a second grade student at Meridian Ranch Elementary school in Colorado Springs, Co., landed himself and his parents in the principal’s office this week for painting his face black for a class presentation.
Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com Van Halen Postpone Summer 2012 Tour Dates
Following the news last week of several new shows added, things seem to have gone south for Van Halen since then. Without much explanation, the legendary rock band just announced that they’ll be postponing all remaining tour dates after their June 26 show in New Orleans, La. With over 30 dates being postponed, the dates impacted start on July 7 in Uncasville, Conn. and span through a Sept. 25 gig in Milwaukee.
Getty Images Outrage? Verizon Wireless Killing Unlimited Data Plans [POLL]
Verizon Wireless announced today its plans to get rid of its unlimited data plan that was grandfathered to previous users in favor of “tiered” data plans — and Verizon subscribers are NOT happy about it.
Dan Kitwood, Getty Images [BREAKING] Another Earthquake Confirmed in East Texas This Morning
A second earthquake in as many weeks hit East Texas early this morning in nearly the same location.
Linkin Park Facebook New Music Releases – June 2012
June 2012 is certain to be yet another month when some of this year’s most anticipated releases will be unleashed on your eager ears.
RCA Scott Weiland Claims He Has Rejoined Velvet Revolver for New Album and 2012 Tour
After revealing recently that he would be open to reuniting with Velvet Revolver, singer Scott Weiland has apparently taken his position behind the microphone for the band that had yet to replace him.
Donald Bowers, Getty Images Hellyeah’s Vinnie Paul Talks ‘Band of Brothers,’ Getting Back to Metal Roots + More
Hellyeah drummer Vinnie Paul was the guest on Full Metal Jackie’s radio show this past weekend. He talked about the band’s time touring in Indonesia and Japan, their upcoming album ‘Band of Brothers’
Rockers Honor Mother’s Day Via Twitter
Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com / Gilbert Carrasquillo, Frazer Harrison, Getty Images
Happy Mother's Day! Today we honor the mothers of the world. Whether it's your own mother, the mother of your children, a grandmother, or someone in between, today is a day to thank them for everything they do and the rockers of the world have come out in full force to do just that. Spreading
YouTube.com Possum Dixon Guitarist Celso Chavez Dead at 44
Guitarist Celso Chavez, one of the founding members of the ’90s alt-rock band Possum Dixon, passed away Wednesday night at the age of 44. Chavez died of a staph infection complicated by a bout with pneumonia, former bandmate Rob Zabrecky tells the Los Angeles Times. ”He had been doing a lot of harm to his body for a really long time,” Zabrecky says. “It finally took its unfortunate toll.”
crucially,flickr 3.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes East Texas — What Caused It?
An earthquake measuring 3.7 startled some East Texas Residents in Nacogdoches, Shelby and Panola counties around 10:15 a.m. Thursday.
YouTube President Obama Supports Gay Marriage [VIDEO/POLL]
President Barack Obama announced earlier today that his support for same-sex marriage views are “evolving.” In an interview with Robin Roberts, the President opened up on his new views involving same-sex couples and came out in full support of their human rights.
Photo by Matthew Rodgers Anthrax to Bring ‘Bare Bones, Guerilla’ Set to Mayhem Fest
Anthrax have opted to headline the Jagermeister stage as oppose to playing on the main stage at this year’s Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, in order to deliver a special high-energy show for fans this summer.
