Let’s take a look at how the Carmelo Anthony and Deron Williams trades could affect the values of some fantasy payers: Carmelo Anthony, Small Forward, New York Knicks: It was weird to type “New York Knicks” here; actually seeing ‘Melo in blue and orange was even stranger. But Anthony is a Knick now and I [...]
Playbill.com reports that the extended production of Broadway’s The Important of Being Earnest is welcoming three new cast members. Brian Murray, Jayne Houdyshell and Jessie Austrian will replace Paxton Whitehead, Dana Ivey and Sara Topham, respectively, in the roles of Rev. Chasuble, Miss Prism and Gwendolen Fairfax. Ivey, Whitehead and Topham will play their final [...]
Let’s take a look at the first base crop for 2011 and how each player stacks up from a fantasy perspective: 1. Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals: Who did you expect? Pujols is the top fantasy option at any position and is essentially a lock to throw up monster numbers on an annual basis. The [...]
It’s hard to believe singer Rihanna is still in her early twenties, but Billboard.com reports that the Barbados native celebrated her 23rd birthday by performing at the NBA All-Star game on Feb. 20. Drake and Kanye West were on hand for the celebration, with Drake chiming in on Rihanna’s hit “What’s My Name”-during which he [...]
When Jerry Sloan resigned from his position as head coach of the Utah Jazz recently, a lot of people speculated that point guard Deron Williams had won some kind of “it’s him or me” battle that had been taking place behind the scenes in Utah. Whether that was the case or not, it certainly came [...]
In this day and age where we have 24-hour media coverage of the sporting world, it’s rare for something to happen in the NBA without there being rumors about it circling first. However, in this case, no rumors prefaced a huge deal. The New Jersey Nets operated quietly and quickly following their failed pursuit of [...]
Whether Carmelo Anthony was bluffing or not, it doesn’t matter anymore. The Nuggets have traded their superstar to the New York Knicks for a package of young players and draft picks. Denver sent Anthony, point guard Chauncey Billups, forward Renaldo Balkman, power forward Shelden Williams and guard Anthony Carter to New York in exchange for [...]
The name Earnhardt is all the buzz surrounding the 2011 Daytona 500, the first race of NASCAR season, but not all for positive reasons. This year’s Daytona race marks the 10th anniversary of Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s passing, but it is also an Earnhardt affair in the media thanks to Dale Jr.’s atrocious accident in practice. [...]
It must be almost racing season, because Danica Patrick has yet again become media fodder in news headlines across the nation. True, most of Patrick’s current media frenzy is regarding a Super Bowl commercial for GoDaddy also featuring celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels, but her name is also being tossed around regarding her racing career. Patrick [...]
Three Days Grace has not shied away from the stage in recent months. In 2010 they traversed across North America with three separate tours, and according to an article on Pollstar.com they are planning another round of headlining dates in the U.S. The upcoming jaunt is set to begin on March 23 in Seattle, Wash. [...]
Annie isn’t the type of musical that simply hit it big when it was first released and then faded into oblivion. Instead, Annie has become a favorite musical for audiences around the world. It has been staged on Broadway multiple times and accomplished the same feat on London’s West End. In addition, Annie has been [...]
After their initial struggles, the Miami Heat have gone on a run to give them one of the top records in the NBA as we approach the All-Star game. But even with a great record, the Heat have really struggled to penetrate the defense of the Boston Celtics, which has caused them to lose all [...]
Nothing is too big – or too sparkly – for the incredible and talented Taylor Swift. The country music starlet has had the world captivated with her curly hair and bittersweet breakup tunes ever since her arrival on the Nashville music scene, and her live performances draw thousands of screaming teenage girls to venues across [...]
Theater patrons have found something important within the lines of the Oscar Wilde comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, as it has just been granted a 17-week extension at the American Airlines Theater on Broadway in New York City. According to Playbill.com, the limited engagement has been extended through July 13. The production stars a [...]
Sarah McLachlan doesn’t need much of an introduction to anyone who has been paying attention to the music world in the past two decades. She is a Canadian legend and a well-respected singer-songwriter. Her heartfelt compositions have earned her a loyal following among fans, who have made Sarah McLachlan tickets top sellers. Fans will get [...]
The A’s didn’t seem to be one of the more talented teams in the American League in 2010, but they still pulled it together and got to .500, which was good enough for second place in the A.L. West. Here’s a look at what the 2011 season might hold for the A’s. The positives: For [...]
Fans of the indie folk group Bright Eyes have had to test their patience over the last three years. The band managed to steer clear of life on the road for quite a while, but is now being drawn back into the touring scene in anticipation of their upcoming release and seventh studio album, The [...]
Last fall, Miranda Lambert led with the most nominations for the 2010 Country Music Awards, and now Billboard.com reports that she has done it again with another country-fueled awards show. Lambert led with seven nominations for the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards and learned the news first-hand, as she announced the list of [...]
Anyone in tune with pop culture who hadn’t heard of the band Arcade Fire before the Feb. 13 Grammy Awards surely now knows the name. Lighting up the media circuits and providing the biggest shock of the evening, the indie rock band took home the biggest award of the night at the 53rd Annual Grammy [...]
It’s hard to call yourself D-list with more than one Emmy under your belt, which may be why Kathy Griffin’s Bravo reality show My Life on the D-List is no more. Entertainment Weekly reports that after six hilarious seasons, Griffin is exiting her Bravo reality show. Well, at least the two-time Emmy-winning series went out [...]
