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'The Voice' Recap: The Live Playoffs Are Here!

Alexandra Capotorto — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 04:03:06 +0000

Welcome to the first live show of ‘The Voice,’ everyone! Tonight (Nov. 5) marks the first of the live playoffs. Only three artists from each team will survive the playoffs. America will decide which two artists from each team to send to the Top 12, leaving the coaches to choose just one other to save. [...]

The Best Slam Dunks Of All-Time In The NBA Slam Dunk Competition [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:32:17 +0000

Other than Super Bowl Weekend, the NBA All-Star Weekend is my second favorite weekend in all of sports. The various competitions caught my attention at a young age and since then I have always anxiously awaited the NBA All-Star Weekend. While I have always looked forward to the annual 3-Point competition among NBA players, it’s [...]

Watch a Sneak Peek of 'The Voice' Season 2 Auditions

Nadine Cheung — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:09:24 +0000

‘The Voice‘ is returning for its second season in just over a week, and now NBC has released a promo video previewing the exciting blind audition process. “The entire show begins with these blind auditions,” Christina Aguilera says at the beginning of the clip. “We have no idea what’s going on behind us, and all [...]

2011 Breakdance Championship Competition [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:01:08 +0000

I have seen too many guys in clubs through the years attempt what you are about to see in this video. While there are a select few in Acadiana that seem to have the skills, there are still those who fail miserably!! Take some notes, practice, and then bring it to the dancefloor. Here are [...]

A Nose Cleaning World Championship Competition [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:26:36 +0000

This is the ABSOLUTE most bizarre competition I have ever seen!!! Yes, it is a competition where grown men compete to see who can drain the most out their nostrils. What’s more disturbing is that there is a crowd watching this competition.Checkout what these men are doing, and I ask, would you ever pay to [...]

One Runner Re-Defines What It Means To Come-Out Last In A Race [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:28:06 +0000

I swear, just by looking at this photo, you can probably guess which runner is not going to contend for this 100m race. There is absolutely nothing wrong in losing, but when you lose as bad as this guy does in the race, I think you simply look for something else to do.In this video, [...]

Jacob Lusk Eliminated From 'American Idol'

Chris Logan — Fri, 06 May 2011 12:57:51 +0000

'American Idol' is down to the final four!

Last night's elimination show started off quickly, with the remaining five contestants performing 'So Happy Together.' After the mandatory Ford commercial, judge Jennifer Lopez took to the stage to sing her hit single 'On the Floor,' before contestants were quickly divided into two groups, where Jacob Lusk and Lauren Alaina found themselves in the bottom two.

Chris Jericho Eliminated From 'Dancing With the Stars'

Chris Logan — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:08:41 +0000

For Chris Jericho, it's time to stop believing.

The pro-wrestler officially got the boot from 'Dancing With the Stars' Tuesday night, after his tango to 'Don't Stop Believin'' on Monday earned the lowest score of the night (22).

Jericho took the news pretty well, and even saved some room for a little humor, telling the audience he had to catch a plane to attend the Royal wedding.

Latest Boot from DWTS

Chris Logan — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:19:27 +0000

Petra Nemcova is officially out of style, as the 31-year-old model was eliminated tonight from 'Dancing With the Stars' season 12.

The results weren't too surprising; Nemcova and partner Dmitry Chaplin's quickstep tied for the lowest judges' score on Monday (22).

Still, Nemcova was unable to fight back tears following her elimination, and later referred to her experience on 'Dancing' as "life-changing."

DWTS Week 5 Memorable Moments

Chris Logan — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:20:51 +0000

The cast of 'Dancing With the Stars' season 12 showed their American pride this week, as each couple performed routines that honored our nation's stars and stripes.

With the competition now at the halfway mark, the stakes have been raised, and each contestant must bring their A-game if they want to have any hope of moving one quickstep closer to the mirror ball trophy.

Pia Toscano Scores Record Deal

Chris Logan — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:13:00 +0000

As it turns out, getting eliminated from 'American Idol' may be the best thing that ever happened to Pia Toscano.

Sources tell US Weekly that the 22-year-old beauty, who was shockingly booted from 'Idol' last Thursday, has scored a record deal with Interscope Records, which is chaired by 'Idol' mentor Jimmy Iovine.

The label is reportedly "rushing her into the studio to record an album ASAP," and that "papers are being finalized."

Memphis Cheerleaders Celebrate Victory (VIDEO)

Chris Reed — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:52:03 +0000

The cheerleaders from Memphis were in a National Hip Hop Competition, and when they found out that they had won the competition, let's just say they took their celebrating to a whole new level!!!!

American Idol Done???

Chris Reed — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:15:08 +0000

On Wed. January 19th, American Idol returns to FOX-TV. However, in a recent poll, the show’s better days may be a thing of the past. A heavily revamped “American Idol” returns for a 10th season, but only 47 percent of “Idol” viewers questioned in a new poll said they would definitely or probably watch it. [...]