Mmm…. Tastes Just Like Rock N’ Roll

Classic rock fans can now pour themselves a bit of Pink Floyd or Rolling Stones.
Wines That Rock has announced the first three of its rock-themed wines: Forty Licks Merlot, Dark Side Of The Moon Cabernet Sauvignon, and Woodstock Chardonnay.
Each feature iconic art work on the labels.
The wines are made through California winemaker Mendocino Wine Company, [...]

The Who to Perform at Next Year’s Super Bowl

The Who will perform at halftime of the Super Bowl this season.
The NFL announced during Thursday’s game between the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys that the longtime rock band known for classic hits such as “Pinball Wizard” and “Baba O’Riley” will play Feb. 7 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami.
Driven by singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist [...]

What Twitter Taught Me About Real Life

In a nutshell a lot. I don’t know how Twitter’s unofficial guidelines started, but they all are part of the greater good. 
For instance, thanking someone when they forward your funny/inspirational/thought provoking tweet. Thanks @kellene23 for the retweet! It makes you smile. 
Or how about when someone responds with an answer to your nagging question. It’s great [...]

Fox Releases January Return Dates for ‘Idol,’ ‘24’

Fox network is unveiling big plans for January.
They include bringing back “American Idol” with a two-night season premiere Jan. 12 and 13.
Then the network starts the clock ticking for a new season of its suspense drama “24″ with a two-night, four-hour event airing Jan. 17 and 18.
Before all that, Fox honors “The Simpsons” on Jan. [...]

Taylor Swift Wins 5 American Music Awards, Jackson Wins 4

Country’s teen queen Taylor Swift is the winner of five American Music Awards, including artist of the year.
Late king of pop Michael Jackson got four trophies during the 37th AMA show at downtown’s LA Live.
The 19-year-old Swift was in London for her Wembley Arena concert tonight and she accepted three of her awards via satellite.
Swift [...]

American Music Awards Will Highlight Jacksons, Idol

The American Music Awards will be heavy on the Jacksons and heavy on “American Idol.”
Janet Jackson has a greatest-hits album out and will do an eight-minute medley of her hits to open the show.
Michael Jackson is up for five awards, including artist of the year. His biggest competition includes Taylor Swift, with six nominations, and [...]

Oprah Picks Date for Final Show

What are you doing September 9, 2011? A lot of people probably will be watching the final edition of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”
Winfrey has chosen September 9, 2011 because it’s 25 years to the day she started.
It was a battle for her to hold back tears as she told her audience that “25 years feels [...]

Michael Moore’s Documentary Eliminated From Oscar Competition

A blow for Michael Moore. His documentary, “Capitalism: A Love Story,” has been cut from Oscar competition.
It’s not one of the 15 on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ list of docs worthy of a nomination. “Capitalism: A Love Story” was one of 89 documentary features submitted for Oscar nominations.
Another high-profile film, the [...]

‘Remote Control’ Gameshow Host Ken Ober Dies at 52

Ken Ober, who hosted the 1980s MTV game show “Remote Control” and helped produce the shows “Mind of Mencia” and “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” has died. He was 52.
His agent, Lee Kernis, says Ober was found dead Sunday in his Santa Monica home. Kernis says Ober complained of headaches and flu-like symptoms on [...]

2010 Primetime Emmy Awards Set for August

NBC has scheduled next year’s Emmy Awards for August, instead of September when they’re usually aired.
The network says the decision to slot the TV awards show for Sunday, Aug. 29, was made early to get a head start on planning.
The event is typically held in September, right before the start of the fall TV season. [...]