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Thursday May 27, 2010 Posted 1 year, 12 months ago by Kate

THE FRAY ARE SAD ABOUT U2

 

U2 recently had to postpone their upcoming tour and their fans aren’t the only people that are sad about it. The Fray were set to open some dates for the Irish rockers and now won’t get the opportunity. Guitarist Joe King wrote on the band’s Twitter account that now everyone will “have to wait,” and that they are “bummed.” Follow the band at www.Twitter.com/TheFray.

 

AN UPDATE ON DAUGHTRY

 

Daughtry bassist Josh Paul wrote an update on what’s going on with the band on their official website. JP said that their tour with Lifehouse and Cavo is “going amazing,” and that they are like “one big family.” He also thanked the fans multiple times for making everything possible. Read the whole post now at www.DaughtryOfficial.com.

 

A NEW EP FROM UNCLE KRACKER

 

Uncle Kracker is releasing a new EP on June 22nd. It’s called Happy Hour – The South River Road Sessions, and will feature reworked versions of six songs, including his hit single “Smile,” and a collaboration with Kid Rock on the tune “Good To Be Me.” Learn more about the forthcoming effort at www.UncleKracker.com.

 

BRITNEY DOESN’T WANT TO BE FROZEN

 

Apparently, Britney Spears has no interest in being frozen after she dies. British paper The Sun reported that Brit was making plans to be frozen after she heard a story about Walt Disney, and her manager Adam Leber is refuting the claim, calling this rumor “one for the record books.” Learn more at www.BritneySpears.com.

 

BRITNEY WANTS TO WORK WITH ROBBIE WILLIAMS

 

Many people would jump at the chance to do a song with Britney Spears, but there is only one person that is on her mind at the moment. British paper the Daily Record is reporting that the pop star recently said that she would “love to do a duet with Robbie Williams.”

 

ARE BON JOVI HAVING TROUBLE SELLING TIX?

 

Are Bon Jovi having trouble selling tickets? According to Perez Hilton, the New Jersey rockers are offering two-for-one tickets to their upcoming residency at the O2 Arena in London. The gossip site also reports that good seats are still available for their July 9th show in their home state. Learn more at www.PerezHilton.com.

 

GAGA TO GO ON LARRY KING

 

Larry King is pretty excited about a guest on one of his shows next week. The talk show legend wrote on his Twitter page that none other than Lady Gaga will be stopping by for an interview. Larry King Live airs every night at 8 PM on CNN.

 

ELLEN STARTS HER OWN LABEL

 

Ellen DeGeneres has launched her own record label called eleveneleven and the first act she’s signed is none other than YouTube sensation Greyson Chance. You may remember Chance as the 12-year-old who covered the Lady Gaga hit “Paparazzi” for a school talent show. Learn more over at www.HollywoodReporter.com.

 

DIRECT LINK: Here’s the video of Greyson performing Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” at the talent show:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxDlC7YV5is

 

DAVID COOK HITS THE LINKS

 

David Cook took a little time to do a video blog while out on the golf course. The former American Idol champ talks about a couple of different things, from Idol to the new album that he has been working on. See it now at www.Twitter.com/TheDavidCook.

 

DIRECT LINK:

 

http://yfrog.com/b9wv2z

 

DAVID COOK GOES TO SEE LIFEHOUSE

 

David Cook had a pretty good night on Tuesday. The “Light On” singer had the chance to go and see Lifehouse perform for the first time, and wrote on his Twitter that it was “epic” and that they are a “great band live.” He also posted a picture from the show. Check it out at www.Twitter.com/TheDavidCook.


SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch  Special Weather Statement  More Details Hide Details

mnz011-012-019-020-026-034>038-241000- /o.new.kdlh.fa.a.0001.120523t2100z-120525t0000z/ /00000.0.er.000000t0000z.000000t0000z.000000t0000z.oo/ northern st. louis-northern cook/northern lake-central st. louis- southern lake/lakeshore-southern itasca-crow wing-northern aitkin- southern aitkin-carlton/southern st. louis-pine- including the cities of...ely...isabella...hibbing... two harbors...grand rapids...brainerd...hill city...aitkin... duluth...cloquet...hinckley 321 pm cdt wed may 23 2012 ...flood watch in effect through thursday evening... the national weather service in duluth has issued a * flood watch for portions of east central minnesota...north central minnesota and northeast minnesota...including the following areas...in east central minnesota...crow wing... northern aitkin...pine and southern aitkin. in north central minnesota...southern itasca. in northeast minnesota... carlton/southern st. louis...central st. louis...northern cook/northern lake...northern st. louis and southern lake/lakeshore. * through thursday evening * a slow moving frontal system will become nearly stationary across the northland tonight through thursday. abundant moisture will surge northward from the gulf of mexico...and interact with the front to create very heavy rainfall over an extended period of time. most of the flood watch area can expect to see rainfall on the order of 2 to 3 inches...with locally higher amounts in excess of 4 inches. * rivers across the area have been fairly low until recent rainfall...and there is still a fair amount of room within the banks of most rivers and streams. however...rainfall in excess of 3 or 4 inches...will likely lead to river and stream responses that will result in much faster flow than we have recently seen. with such extreme rainfall...rivers and streams will likely rise significantly within their banks...with some even flowing out of their banks. storms repeatedly moving over the same areas will likely lead to high rainfall rates as well. in addition to rivers...ditches and culverts may fill up... affecting roads and driving conditions. in the event flooding becomes imminent or is observed...flood or flash flood warnings will need to be issued. precautionary/preparedness actions... a flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. you should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$

mnz019-025-026-034>038-wiz001-240015- carlton/south st. louis-central st. louis-crow wing-douglas-north cass-northern aitkin-pine-south aitkin-south itasca- 639 pm cdt wed may 23 2012 ...strong storms moving through the aitkin area... at 638 pm cdt...national weather service doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles southwest of island to 8 miles east of mcgrath...moving northeast at 55 mph. these storms are capable of producing half inch diameter hail...wind gusts up to 45 mph...brief heavy downpours... * thunderstorms will be near... denham and wright by 645 pm... gowan and rutledge by 650 pm... elmer and willow river by 655 pm... toivola and barnum by 700 pm... payne and sawyer by 705 pm... kelsey and nemadji by 710 pm... canyon and independence by 715 pm... gusty winds may cause small objects such as trash bins to blow around. seek shelter in a sturdy structure until these storms have passed. lat...lon 4736 9227 4635 9228 4609 9307 4615 9307 4614 9343 4624 9344 4624 9380 4615 9382 4615 9407 4686 9419 $$