On my hols

That is it people... I am on my hols for the next two weeks. Please be nice and helpful to Kenia and Jamba while I am away! Lets hope I do not come back to chaos. Either way...normality on this site will resume in 2 weeks. Miss y'all!!!...

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Tom Brennan's ESPN Bubble Has Burst

Leave it to an ex-College Basketball coach to equate "being on the bubble" to "getting fired from ESPN. Former Vermont Coach and ESPN Analyst, Tom Brennan has been let go by ESPN after three years, and with one year left on his contract. Via the Burlington Free Press....Brennan said he had one year left on a three-year contract, but the sports network indicated it was not going to pick up his option. The Bristol, Conn., based network has been trimming staff and costs and Brennan said he believed he might get released."They are not renewing me. I kind of knew that I might not continue. I knew I was on the bubble," Brennan said Monday.Brennan said ESPN was a great run, which began in 2005 when he signed a two-year contract. He later signed...

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Mainstream Media Continues To Forget Previous Articles Written About Steroids

I'm not entirely sure why Jay Mariotti decided to wait a whole two weeks to chime in on the Raul Ibanez/Blog thing, but I'm more interested in the premise of his article. Mariotti is now about the 30th mainstream media member to comment that "steroid guessing is bad journalism", but forgetting what he has written about the subject in the past. Before we get into all of Mariotti's accusations about members of the Cubs, let's look at what he wrote late last night....Yes, given the staggering bulk of guilty names and relentless flurry of new information, we all wonder to ourselves if every major leaguer who has played since 1995 used steroids. But that doesn't mean anyone has the right, legally or ethically, to start speculating for public consumption...

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You Can Have Erin Andrews Stalk You All The Way Through College!

EA Sports' NCAA '10 comes out the middle of this month, but the video game company is slowly releasing some clips of the game. We had one here last month, when it came out that EA was now on the game, but I had to also share this one. Erin Andrews will now stalk you as a highschool senior, all the way until you graduate College (*ahem*TimTebow*cough*). Oh sorry....in the game....the game people.Really EA Sports? The Road To "Glory" with Erin Andrews??? Really?!?! I guess "The Road to My Dorm Room with Erin Andrews" made the cutting room floor.NCAA Football 10 Offers Innovative “Road to Glory” Mode With Copious Erin Andrews (The Rooki...

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Michelle on GMTV

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PLEASE HELP SOLANGE

Do I even need to write anything? HELP HER SOMEO...

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LeToya: New Video and Album Cover

This might sound bad but when I first saw this I thought it was Kelly lol.. However, saying that LeToya looks arrrmazing on her new albumcover. This is hot...

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New Author Results

Well...what can I say? This competition was drowned in drama, cheating and also good writers. Thank you for everyone that voted. Unfortunately, Joshua and LYriqueCD both cheated in the competition and both made foul play. Plus the petty arguing was a big turn off! Which means they are both eliminated from the competition. I need people who I can trust to run this blogJamba and Kenia had the best writing skills and the most number of votes over Joshua and LYriqueCD. Therefore I will be appointing BOTH Jamba and Kenia to write for the blog.Well done Jamba and Kenia. Your writing skills start tomorrow! Be nice people....

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Sports Center Plans Its First Summer Filler Programming

You all know the "filler programming" I'm talking about. You know, the Mount Rushmores and Who's Now of summers past? Well this year's edition is pretty much along the same lines, but might actually have some promise. From June 20th to July 10th, Sports Center will be airing athlete vignettes about their favorite event to attend and/or play in, and are calling the extravaganza, "Fan Feast".Kenny Mayne and Mike Greenberg will be your judges, and as far as athletes appearing, you'll have Kobe Bryant, Lisa Leslie and Jeff Gordon, to name a few. Here is the schedule....Mon., June 29: Kobe Bryant – play cricketTue., June 30: Joe Mauer – be a quarterback at the Super BowlWed., July 1: Candace Parker – attend the FIFA World CupThur., July...

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ESPN Moving To South Africa For World Cup

At the start of last year's NFL season, ESPN moved just about their entire operation to Green Bay for the first Monday nighter of the year. Well the "Leader" is planning to do the same thing for the World Cup next June, but with a small catch. It won't be one day....it will be for an entire month! Yes, all World Cup programming will be coming to you live from South Africa from June 11th to July 11th. Via ESPN PR....ESPN will present all of its 2010 FIFA World Cup television studio programming from site in South Africa, offering U.S. sports fans the most comprehensive news and information coverage throughout the month-long soccer showcase (June 11 – July 11, 2010). Coverage of the quadrennial global event will include SportsCenter segments,...

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Rosenthal Added To MLB Network

The MLB Network added yet another piece to their ever-growing puzzle of reporters and analysts today, by hiring FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal. According to MLB-N PR, Rosenthal will continue to work for Fox Sports, both online and on-air....MLB Network today announced that Ken Rosenthal has joined its roster of on-air talent. Rosenthal will join the cast of MLB Tonight beginning Tuesday, June 30 at 6:00 p.m. ET. Rosenthal, who will continue his reporting for FoxSports.com and MLB on Fox, joins Sports Illustrated senior writers Tom Verducci and Jon Heyman as Baseball Insiders on the MLB Network team.“Ken brings a wealth of on-air reporting experience and insight into the game and we’re excited to welcome him to MLB Network,” said Tony Petitti,...

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Trent Green Takes Over MMQB, For Vacationing Peter King

Trent Green recently retired, and while he seems to still seems to be getting used to life without Football, the former NFL qb might have found a new career. Green is filling in for the vacationing Peter King, and decided to write about Mike Vick, the NFL schedule, Brett Favre....and of course....the "10 things he thinks he thinks". Here are some highlights....2) I think I'm going crazy because I feel like we've been talking about Brett Favre and his retirement since the new millennium. You want to play, Brett? I hope you do. I've always enjoyed watching you play. But please decide by the start of training camp.6) I think, actually I know, that Mark Brunell is the last quarterback standing from the 1993 draft class. He's outlasted Drew Bledsoe...

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Who Needs Stephen A. At The Draft To Have A Good Time?

Hearing the news that Stephen A. Smith was let go by ESPN must have hit the "SAS Society of Heckling Gentlemen" extremely hard, but that didn't stop them from having fun at the 2009 Draft. Get your Cheez Doodlez ready, and enjoy the latest installment from the "SASSoHG"! Via Rockin' Steady....The Alanis song just put that one over the top. Too funny. It's also good to see that I wasn't the only person who found that Draft extremely boring. And always remember...."When life gives you Stephen A., make StephenAde."Stephen A. Smith Heckled at the 2009 NBA Draft: The Final Chapter (Rockin Stea...

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On The Heels Of The Confed Cup Finals, Alexi Lalas Talks US Soccer

Everyone was all a buzz yesterday during the Confederation Cup finale on ESPN, and while the U.S. choked away a 2-0 lead, the team did it's job by getting people excited about a possible World Cup run in 2010. One of the more opinionated people throughout the tournament was ex-player Alexi Lalas, and he sat down "On the DL" to talk about what it all means....“It’s unrealistic, and unfair to a certain extent, for a team to do well in a couple of games – and very well against some very, very good teams – and then automatically say that we can win a World Cup.“We can win a World Cup, but the reality is, tomorrow we can go out and play Spain and lose 5-0. Tomorrow we can go out and play Brazil and lose 5-0. On the day, the team was better than...

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Paul Maguire To Have A Reduced Role This College Football Season

Paul Maguire is certainly one of the elder statesmen in College Football, and at 70 years old, he's not getting any younger. Well according to USA Today, the ABC announcer will be get a bit of a break next College Football season. Not only will Maguire have a reduced slate of games, but he will be appearing on some studio shows as well....Although not formally announced, ESPN's Mike Soltys confirmed Sunday that college football analyst Paul Maguire, 70, will have a "reduced role" this season. Rather than having a full slate of games, says Soltys, Maguire will work only "the occasional game and do some studio shows and radio."Maguire goes pretty far back in the sport. He played tight end at The Citadel and led the nation in touchdown receptions...

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A Look Inside The NFL Broadcasting Boot Camp

Every year the NFL holds a training camp for players that want a crash course in broadcasting, and this year is no different. Names like Renaldo Wynn, Kyle Brady and JJ Stokes, are all going through the course, and the Washington Post got an unprecedented look inside the camp recently. Here is video of the players getting tips from the likes of Curt Menefee, Solomon Wilcots, Brian Baldinger and Ron Jaworski....Great clip there. The biggest issue the attendees seem to have, is how they can bash former teammates and coaches, while still being able to be seen at future NFL functions. Obviously this is the most difficult part of the broadcasting game, but players just need to look at it the same way they look at trades, while still in the league. The quote, "it's just business," should be...

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Jay-Z and Beyonce holding peeps in the music biz to ransom

MTO says: MediaTakeOut.com told you yesterday that Chris Brown was supposed to perform at the Michael Jackson tribute. Well he was ... then BET changed its mind.What happened you ask??? Well that depends on who you ask - one of MediaTakeOut.com's insiders told us that the powers that be were scared that Chris' performance would cause some sort of backlash.But then again, another of MediaTakeOut.com's insiders is claiming that it was ALL JAY Z' doing. According to that insider, Jay Z SPECIFICALLY FORBID BET from allowing Breezy to perform. He told them that if they did neither he NOR BEYONCE would have performed.Not sure which version of the story is true ... We'd hate to think that Jigga was that vindictive ...First Letoya and now Chris Brown....

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DC Rumours Contest!

Thank you to all of those that applied for the DC Rumours writer contest. We had many applicants but only 4 have survived the first round of cuts. We had people cheating, not listening to instructions and just have no idea whatsoever how to post but once again I will say thankyou for trying...this bloggin aint easy.The five members needing your votes can be found at the below address. Please read each post and see who made that post which will be at the bottom left hand side at the end of that post. If you like their post the best then vote for them. Our finalists are:KeniaJambaJoshua JonesPrecious DivaLYriqueCDCheck them out here:- As many people vote as possible please. You will find the poll on the new site ------>http://destinyschildauthorstryout.blogspot.com/...

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Kelly cancels Epsom

It is with regret, that due to personal reasons, Kelly Rowland has had to pull out of the Epsom Live! music night at Epsom Downs Racecourse on Thursday 16th July where she was going to perform to racegoers along with The Saturdays and Alesha Dixon.Kelly Rowland has passed on her apologies to her fans who were planning on attending to enjoy a evening of racing followed by the concert, however she knows that Alesha Dixon and The Saturdays will still put on an incredible show and she is disappointed not to be playing at such a superb venue.What personal reasons??...

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Interesting New on MJ O2 Tour

Leona Lewis, Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake are among the stars rumoured to be filling Michael Jackson's O2 tour dates.According to The Sun, tour promoters AEG are planning a benefit gig in honour of Jackson, who died on Thursday.The 'Man In The Mirror' singer had signed for a series of gigs at the O2 arena in London prior to his death.Diana Ross, Sir Paul McCartney and Usher have also reportedly been approached for the tribute.Earlier this week, it was reported that AEG Live could face a £300 million insurance.This would be a great idea!! I hope they do it....

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Michelle Williams On National Lottery UK

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Kelly Rowland Speaks on Death Of MJ

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New Title of Kelly Rowland Song

DAVID GUETTA FEAT KELLY ROWLAND – IT’S THE WAY YOU LOVE ME Apparently, this is the new title track of the new collaboration by David and Kelly. Their new single "When Love Takes Over" has stormed the European Charts and is this years summer anthem. I love it!...

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LeToya @ BET Awards

Even though she only got to perform at the Pre-performance show she still did her thing! She still looked hotter than Beyawnce....

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LeToya @ Pre-Dinner BET Awards

LeToya looked HAWT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wonder if any pics will surface of her and Beyonce. Now that would be quality. I also saw a recent interview with LeToya where she said she no longer has any Dereon in her store anymore. Bitch, I dont blame you....

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Beyonce @ BET Awards

For Hip Hop News & Entertainment at DimeWars.Com One word for her dress...RANK!!! She looks awful. Who the hell dressed this bish?...

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Solange and Beyonce perform together

R&B diva Beyonce and sister Solange Knowles have teamed up to perform in a one-off benefit show in Minneapolis next month to help two charities.The "Put a Ring On It" hitmaker will be playing at the Target Center in Minneapolis on July 16 to benefit the Charles & Phyllis Newman Foundation and their own charitable institution, The Survivor Foundation.She will be joined by sister Solanger as a special guest.The concert tickets range from $39 to $1,000 and can be bought at the Target Center's Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets.The Newman Foundation is an organization that supports programs that support medical research and discovery in humans and animals. The Survivor Foundation provides assistance, education and support to survivors...

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Beyonce is on Twitter

https://twitter.com/Beyoncé Here is the official Twitter account for Beyonce. How do I know this? Because Kelly is following it! She has 124,000 already and counting. If only she would just twit something. I am thinking her PR team thinks she is too good for twitter....

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Kelly Rowland and Brandy back as friends

Aww....we like seeing this. I am sure Kelly is pleased she took Brandy's advice over Math...

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Crazy Kelly

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Michael Jackson RIP

I follow the rest of the world in the mourning of Michael Jackson. Last night, at 11pm UK Time I heard the news on my radio that MJ had died. I couldn't get back to sleep until 3am..... MJ was a true entertainer and artist. I am literally speechless. On my way to work this morning I saw kids singing MJ songs in the street, people with MJ as their ringtone and every newspaper reporting it. Here are the DC reactions to this sad sad passing:LeToya Luckett - I am speechlessBeyonce - This is such a tragic loss and a terrible day. The incomparable Michael Jackson has made a bigger impact on music than any other artist in the history of music. He was magic. He was what we all strive to be. He will always be the king of pop! Life is not about how many...

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2009 NBA Draft Live-Blog

Well here we are folks. It's one of the most enjoyable nights of the year and it's become a fun tradition here at AA. There will be photos, videos, analysis and fun all evening long, so comment early and comment often. We'll get underway around 7pm but in the meantime feel free to click through last year's live blogs, and leave your predictions in the comments.NBA Draft Live-Blog 2008NBA Draft Live-Blog 2007Okay all, I'm here and ready to go. Was just checking out all the MJ news, and the support in LA is amazing. Whether or not you believed the allegations against him or not, there wasn't a person in the world who wasn't touched by his music at some point or another.With that said, what's the over/under on the number of minutes before...

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