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"Tax Refund Joy" This Tax Season

Chris Logan — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:54:51 +0000

TAX REFUND JOY...3 words you need to remember this tax season with Jackson Hewitt. Doing your taxes should be fun, and getting your tax refund should put a HUGE smile on your face! With nearly 6,000 locations nationwide and 19 locations here in Acadiana (10 stores and 9 located in Wal Mart) there is no excuse not to experience TAX REFUND JOY with Jackson Hewitt.

2012 BCS Championship Trailer LSU Vs. Alabama [VIDEO]

Brad Striker — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:24:56 +0000

January 9th is the date and fans are getting ready. UL has already taken the New Orleans Bowl for 2011 and now its almost time for the BCS Championship game!!

The Sound of 2011 [LISTEN]

DJ Digital — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:13:40 +0000

I started this whole "year-end mix" thing last year with 2010's hits, and this year I managed to do the same for 2011. The tracklisting (in order) is below and in it you will find the records that helped to mold the sound of the year that we knew as 2011. Listen! Enjoy! Share!

Americans Say 2012 Will Be Awesome — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:30:32 +0000

According to a new poll, the majority of Americans believe that 2012 will be a good year. Associated Press-GfK asked 1000 adults if they were optimistic or pessimistic about what 2012 had in store for both their family and for the United States. Seventy-eight percent answered that they were optimistic for their family, and 62 percent said [...]

Watch a Montage of the Best TV Quotes of 2011 [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:30:22 +0000

Sometimes a TV character will fire off a line of dialogue that is so good you find yourself quoting it the next day. The Huffington Post’s TV critic Maureen Ryan has compiled a list of her 11 most memorable TV lines of 2011, which includes remarks from the likes of ‘Parks and Recreation’s’ Ron Swanson, ‘The Office’ cut-up Jim Halpert, and ‘Breaking Bad’s’ meth-dealing teacher Walter White.

DJ Earworm's 2011 Music Mashup Features Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and More [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:00:56 +0000

December is the time when we wrap up the year and take a look back. Every year, DJ Earworm puts together a video mashup that sums up the year in music, and he has just released his ‘United State of Pop (World Go Boom)’ for 2011.

Besides Katy Perry and Rihanna, the mix features people like Adele, LMFAO, Lady Gaga, and other pop stars of the past year (but no Bieber!)

Justin Bieber Has One of the 'Most Influential Haircuts' of 2011

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:00:25 +0000

Justin Bieber is adored for his charity work, his honeyed voice and his street style. But it’s the teen’s hair that really renders him influential, in an image, culture and style capacity. The Wall Street Journal, hardly a slouch in the printed publication realm, making this honor rather weighty, chose The Biebs’ sideswept “swish” cut [...]

Yahoo Takes A Look Back On The Biggest Events Of 2011 [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:28:55 +0000

Like so many of us, Yahoo has hit the rewind button on the year 2011. They went back and looked at all of the significant events of the year, some of which left our nation and the world paralyzed. Look back on marriages, natural disasters, shocking downfalls, and more here! 2011 was not a disappointment when it came to significant events, domestically and internationally.

RecordSetter Picks Their 15 Best and Craziest World Records of 2011 [VIDEOS]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:03:43 +0000

Thanks to the website RecordSetter, which allows folks to invent a world record in anything, many a wacky record was set and/or broken in 2011.

Some of our favorite RecordSetter marks this year include the record for two girls slapping each other with pizza, the record for most time spent simultaneously juggling, eating and balancing on “rola bola” and the man who set a world record for most quarters shoved up his nose.

Chris Reed's Top-5 Favorite Songs Of 2011 [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:08:07 +0000

As we rapidly approach another new year, I can't help but look back on the music year that was. Personally, I think the year of 2011 delivered some really good songs. In addition to that, the year 2011 introduced many of us to artists we never heard of....until now. As I hit the rewind button here, let's look back on the year 2011 and look back on my top-five favorite songs of the year.

Beyonce Misses Top 10 in 2011 for the First Time Since 1998

Sam Lansky — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:00:22 +0000

Bad news for Beyonce: The R&B queen failed to chart within the Top 10 this year, for the first time since Destiny’s Child began racking up hits in 1998. Then again, she shouldn’t feel too bummed about it — she’s been charting in Billboard’s upper echelons for an incredible 12 consecutive years, and with her Bey-by on the way, she has much to celebrate. And, as Yahoo! notes, this is merely an interruption to Beyonce’s winning streak, not an end to it – we’re sure that she’ll be back on top in 2012.

Rihanna Is 2011′s Most 'Liked' Artist on Facebook

Jeff Giles — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:00:40 +0000

With a new hit album, a record-setting string of No. 1 singles, and a role in one of 2012′s big-budget blockbusters to her name, it’s pretty obvious that a lot of people like Rihanna. Now we know that a lot of people also ‘like’ her — on Facebook, that is.

Barbara Walters Chooses Steve Jobs as Her 'Most Fascinating Person' of 2011 [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:00:41 +0000

Barbara Walters has named her Most Fascinating Person of 2011: Steve Jobs.

While her policy has always been to choose only living people for the annual roundup, Walters said that when Jobs retired as CEO of Apple last summer, she knew he’d be her pick to top the list. And even after his death on October 5, Walters stuck to her choice because, much like Jobs believed, “rules were made to be broken.”

Coffee, Beer Among the Bad Things That Are Suddenly Good for You in 2011

Kathy Landin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:08:17 +0000

For years society has told us that drinking coffee, drinking beer and swearing are bad, but thanks to the results of new research released in 2011, some things we thought were bad are actually good for us. Turns out being a caffeine-addled, Guinness-soaked potty mouth actually improves your health — in moderation, of course.

The Social Media Site Twitter Reflects On The Year 2011

Chris Reed — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:12:45 +0000

The social media website, which celebrities and athletes absolutely love, is reflecting back on the year 2011.

Lil Final Boyz – 'Finals Week 2011′ [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Tue, 10 May 2011 16:37:06 +0000

Two students from LSU that call themselves "The Lil' Final Boyz" have released a college finals anthem via YouTube and it's pretty funny. The video is based around the LSU campus and even features a cameo from LSU football standout wide-receiver, Russell Shepard. With so many college students at LSU, UL & beyond studying for finals and looking forward to a much needed summer vacation, this video is the perfect "study break."

Preview To 'Patty In The Parc' (VIDEO)

DJ Digital — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:21:36 +0000

Chris Reed and Digital give you a sneak peek during setup for Patty In The Parc 2011 brought to you by Jameson Irish Whiskey & Theatre League Of Louisiana in Parc International Downtown. The biggest St. Patrick's Day Celebration In Acadiana featuring Nik-L-Beer, The Molly Ringwalds & Marc Broussard !!! Stay tuned for more footage from the show !!

The Official Dj Digital Mardi Gras 2011 Timeline

DJ Digital — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Mardi Gras 2011 was amazing. From New Orleans to Lafayette I walked a lot, talked a lot and saw a lot. From the Friday before Mardi Gras to the official Fat Tuesday holiday I did my best to document my travels with sight and sound. With numerous DJ gigs, parades, not a lot of sleep [...]

Simon Admits Idol Is Better Off Without Him

DJ Digital — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:55:08 +0000

If anyone else in the same situation would have said this, I'd call B.S. but since it's coming from a man who is famous for being BRUTALLY honest I have to say I'm convinced that he is telling the truth. Simon Cowell sat with CNN's Piers Morgan openly coming out to say that this season of American Idol is better than last year, which was his last season on the show.

Jacee Badeaux Stops By LIVE In Studio

DJ Digital — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:58:16 +0000

Things can get a little overwhelming when you go from the lifestyle of an average 15 yr old high school sophomore to the lifestyle of one of the most popular people in your city, recognized LITERALLY everywhere you go. This is "life" as of late for recent American Idol castoff, Jacee Badeaux.