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UL Graduation Ceremonies Set For Saturday At Cajundome & Cajundome Convention Center

Chris Reed — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:01:34 +0000

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Spring 2013 Commencement ceremonies are set to take place Saturday. The general assembly will take place this Saturday, March 18th, at 11am at the Cajundome. The University announced that all graduates are required to attend the general assembly in the Cajundome. Here is what the schedule of events looks [...]

Man Stuck In Children's High Chair At McDonald's

Chris Reed — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:38:36 +0000

A man in Cork, Ireland, was left embarrassed after getting himself stuck in the seat for toddlers at McDonald’s earlier this week. According to the person who snapped the photo, the man who was stuck in the chair appeared to have had a few “adult drinks” prior to sitting in the high chair. The man [...]

7 Local Acadiana Jingles That We Can't Get Out Of Our Heads

Sam Stokes — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:13:00 +0000

We’re not sure how or why, but for whatever reason Acadiana has some pretty awesome jingles. Some of them are relatively new, and some have been around since the beginning of time. Check out our favorites and let us know if we missed any classics. _______________________________________________________________ 1. A-A Bail “Who you gunna call when [...]

Candice Glover Wins 'American Idol' Season 12

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:19:21 +0000

Candice Glover was named the winner of Season 12 of 'American Idol,' defeating Kree Harrison, who was voted the runner-up! Congrats, Candice. The world needs a belter like you to be Whitney Houston's heir apparent!

Internet Celebrity 'Kai The Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker' Arrested In Philadelphia For NJ Murder

Dan Alexander — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:31:45 +0000

Internet celebrity “Kai The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker,” also known as Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, has been arrested for the murder of a Clark, NJ man. McGillvary was arrested by Philadelphia Police at the Greyhound bus terminal and is being held on $3 million bail according to WPVI TV. “I am grateful for the overwhelming response and [...]

Kanye West Rants He's the 'Worst Kind Of Celebrity' + Very Serious About It [NSFW VIDEO]

Ryan Anderson — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:29:04 +0000

Kanye West has things to say. And because he’s a tortured artist, he can’t do it in a press release or interview. He won’t be restrained by the man. So instead, he yells auto-tuned things to his audiences between songs at concerts. Such was the case at a “secret” show at the Adult Swim upfront [...]

Justin Bieber Chugs Beers in the Jungle [Pics]

Jessica Sager — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:41:39 +0000

Justin Bieber is having a grand old time in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Canadian phenom not only performed sold out Believe tour shows, but also got tipsy in the jungle. Bieber posted photos to his Instagram account of his trip “into the wild,” including one simply captioned, “Beers in the jungle.” He also snapped an [...]

Couple's Amazing Video Of Close Encounter With Killer Whales [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:04:58 +0000

As we rapidly approach the summer months, many of us will be hitting the beaches and waterways, but I doubt that we will get as close to a group of killer whales as this couple did. Watch as a couple, in a speed boat, attempt to get away from a group of killer whales while [...]

How To Get Girls To Kiss You [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:06:35 +0000

Guys, what if I told you that all you had to do was walk up to a girl, ask her three questions - and BAM, she would kiss you. It worked for this guy, and even though the fact that he was an attractive guy probably had a lot to do with it, it was pretty easy

'American Idol' Loses Randy Jackson

Damon Houx — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:15:18 +0000

There were rumors that there was going to be a big 'American Idol' shake-up, but before anything was made official Randy Jackson has given the show his walking papers. Jackson announced today that Season 12 will be his last on the hit show.

Jay-Z + Man in 1930s Harlem – Celebrity Doppelgangers

Cassandra Rose — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:57:28 +0000

Much like Nic Cage and his 1800s counterpart, Jay-Z also has a historical look-alike, although his is from 1930s Harlem. Jay-Z is currently trying to take over the world one business venture at a time, about to go on tour with Justin Timberlake in his suit and tie, and enjoying a happy marriage to one [...]

Kris Kross Rapper Chris Kelly's Funeral Attended by Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat + More

Luis Mercado — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:17:45 +0000

The funeral for the late Chris Kelly of Kris Kross is being held today at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church in Atlanta. According to Billboard, family and friends have already began gathering at an Atlanta funeral home to come together in remembrance of the rapper.

Robin Williams Schools Kim Kardashian on Fashion – Photo of the Week

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:33:47 +0000

Comedian Robin Williams posted perhaps the best “Who Wore It Better?” picture ever on his Twitter account yesterday (May 7), likening a dress worn by his famous character Mrs. Doubtfire to Kim Kardashian‘s attire at the Met Gala. The photo Williams shared came along with the caption, “I think I wore it better!” The two [...]

33 High School Students Were Suspended For Twerking

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:25:00 +0000

"Twerking" is the latest dance craze. And by that we mean Miley Cyrus is quite fond of posting videos of herself doing it.

But the administration at Scripps Ranch High School in San Diego are not fond of Twerking. In fact they just suspended 33 students for their o

Reese Witherspoon Was Both Drunk + A U.S. Citizen In Dash Cam Footage from Her Arrest [VIDEOS]

Ryan Anderson — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:44:43 +0000

When Reese Witherspoon was nabbed for disorderly conduct after getting mouthy with a cop during husband Jim Toth's DUI arrest, there was lots of talk about what, exactly, she told the arresting officer.

Behold! The dash cam tape is here!

Chris Kelly's Death Suspected to Be a Result of Cocaine, Heroin Overdose

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:42:38 +0000

Kris Kross rapper Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly, who died in Atlanta on Wednesday (May 1), reportedly got high on a mixture of cocaine and heroin the night before his death. According to a police report obtain by TMZ, Kelly’s mother, Donna Kelly Pratt, told authorities that he took what is known as a “speedball” (cocaine [...]

Farrah Abraham Says If You Were Her, You'd Have Sold a Porno Too [VIDEO]

Ryan Anderson — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:48:31 +0000

Despite selling her porno, 'Farrah Superstar: Backdoor Teen Mom,' for just under $1 million, Farrah Abraham continues to pretend that she never really meant for anyone to see it.

Justin Bieber Shares His Romance Secrets

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:36:20 +0000

We all know Justin Bieber is a hopeless romantic, even at the tender age of 19.He once shut down the Staples Center in Los Angeles, renting it out so he and GF (at the time) Selena Gomez could enjoy an intimate viewing of ‘Titanic.’ Now, the singer has shared his other romance secrets and how he [...]

Kanye West Announces Date for New Album or Baby's Arrival?

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:33:35 +0000

Get ready for a cruel summer. Kanye West tweeted an announcement this morning (May 2) of what could possibly be the release date of his new album or something even bigger. The tweet (there’s a photo above for proof) simply states: “June Eighteen.” Could it be the release date of his new project? Or could [...]

Drew Brees Delivers Sandwiches To Unexpecting Jimmy John's Customers

DJ Digital — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:49:04 +0000

Imagine you’re starving for lunch, and you just can’t get away from the office. You decide to order delivery from Jimmy John’s, and when your delicious sandwich arrives; it’s handed over to you by none other than New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Drew Brees tweeted a picture with one lucky fella who had no [...]