A very Happy Mother?s Day to MMA Moms

May 13, 2012 No comments

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms of fighters and the moms who fight. For a reminder of how cool MMA moms are, check out Urijah Faber’s mom holding off a burglar, Rashad Evans getting pre-fight advice from his mother, and Diego Brandao buying his mom a house after winning “The Ultimate Fighter.” Also read parts one and two about what it’s like to be a fight mom, featuring the mothers of Joe Lauzon, Clay Guida, Evans and B.J. Penn.

Before heading to brunch with your mom, check out how these champs celebrated their special moment with the women who supported their children on the way to the belt.

UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson hugs his mother after winning the belt in February.

Ronda Rousey headed straight to the woman who supported her through Olympic judo and MMA careers after winning the Strikeforce bantamweight belt in March.

UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz took his mother to the World MMA Awards.

Jon Jones celebrates with his parents after defending the UFC light heavyweight belt.

A very Happy Mother’s Day to all the Cagereading Moms out there, and to my own mother, for taking me for ice cream after I first threw a punch.

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Which TV Shows Will Be Back and Which Got the Ax?

May 13, 2012 No comments

Next week, advertisers will gather to see the big TV networks unveil their fall lineups. So throughout this month, a giant game of shuffleboard has been going on in those network boardrooms. Where to put the new shows? What to do with the old ones? Should shows with so-so ratings get a second (or third, or fourth) chance to shine, or should they cut their losses and try something new?

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Romney says sorry for high school bullying episode (cbsnews)

May 13, 2012 No comments
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Facebook testing ‘highlight’ feature, lets users pay $2 to promote their status updates

May 13, 2012 No comments

Facebook testing 'highlight' feature, lets users pay $2 to promote their status updates

Finding ways to throw money at Mark Zuckerberg is notoriously difficult, but a new ‘highlight’ feature could be just the trick. Currently being tested with a small population of users, it allows an ordinary member to pay $2 to ensure that their latest status update crops up in more of their friends’ news streams. Ordinarily, the degree to which a status update is streamed depends on the number of likes or comments it has, which ensures that users generally only see the juiciest gossip, but paying this little premium would cause Facebook’s algorithms to distort that in your favor. In other words, it’s money replacing popularity, or simply — sigh — life.

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Kate Middleton “Racy” Dress Turns Heads

May 12, 2012 No comments


Kate Middleton raised eyebrows this week when she wore a dress much more risque than her royal fan base is used to … relatively speaking of course.

An Angelina Jolie Oscar pose leg thrust, it was not, but the Duchess showed some regal thigh when she stepped out with hubby Prince William in London.

Attending a private dinner at the Thirty Club, Kate Middleton dazzled in a cream colored Roland Mouret gown which exposed a daring amount of leg:

Kate Middleton, Roland Mouret GownKate Middleton Shows Some Leg

The gorgeous dress, dubbed her raciest look since she came into the public eye, is still comparatively tame by most celebrity fashion standards.

The top was even more modest, featuring a high neck and long sleeves.

Her shoe selection – a pair of mile-high silver Jimmy Choo sandals that made her legs look endless – punctuated the look that had the whole UK buzzing.

With Kate’s long, straight hair glowing and her dress hugging the curves of her slender frame … William did well for himself. Let’s just put it that way.

For many more of the fashionable royal’s looks over the past few years, follow the link to peruse THG’s gallery of Kate Middleton photos!

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Arthur Herman: The FDR Lesson Obama Should Follow (WSJ)

May 12, 2012 No comments
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May 12, 2012 No comments

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International Entertainment News: Wolf Trap's 41st Season Features …

May 11, 2012 No comments

Wolf Trap’s 41st Season Features 135 Diverse Live Performances

Summer Shows Include the Wolf Trap Foundation’s Seventh Face of America Installment and Debut Live Performances by Matisyahu, The Fresh Beat Band, Josh Ritter, Ben Harper, Alan Jackson, Dead Can Dance, and Many More

VIENNA, Va., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces its entire 2012 Summer season, featuring 92liveperformances and 108 days at the majestic Filene Center amphitheater, nine evenings of opera at The Barns at Wolf Trap, and 34 performances at Wolf Trap’s Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods.

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Just Announced–11 New Shows!

– THE OUTLAW ROADSHOW Featuring:Counting CrowsWith Special Guests
Wednesday, June 20

– Demi LovatoHot Chelle RaeSunday, June 24

– Matisyahu Dirty Heads Sunday, July 8

– Wilco – Two Nights!w/ special guest Lee Ranaldo Band (of Sonic Youth)
Tuesday, July 17Wednesday, July 18

– Jackson Browne w/ special guest Sara Watkins Monday, July 23

– Rufus Wainwright Ingrid Michaelson Tuesday, July 24

– Joe Walsh Monday, August 13

– Lyle Lovett Tuesday, August 14

– John Prine Emmylou Harris Wednesday, August 15

– Train w/ special guests Mat Kearney and Andy Grammer Tuesday, August 21
Wolf Trap Debuts

Several iconic, in-demand, and burgeoning acts make their Wolf Trap debuts in 2012, including the performance of country mega-star Alan Jackson, the high-energy pop of Nick Jr.’s The Fresh Beat Band, indie-folk singer/songwriter Josh Ritter, and the widely popular roots/blues-rock anthems of Ben Harper. Also debuting are two hot summer tours that Rolling Stone has ranked in their top 10 packages of the season, one featuring first-time Wolf Trap artists Barenaked Ladies and Cracker alongside Big Head Todd & The Monsters; the second with Everclear, Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, Lit, and Marcy Playground. 39 artists (26 headliners and 13 special guests) total will make their Wolf Trap debut this summer including all the above.

NSO@Wolf Trap: Nine Performances Including Full Length Films and Video Game Magic!

Wolf Trap welcomes back Emil de Cou as the NSO@Wolf Trap Festival Conductor, taking the baton for four of nine NSO@Wolf Trap performances. Wolf Trap is pleased to present an eclectic mix of full movies, stunning visual imagery, and exciting live music by the National Symphony Orchestra, including the all new symphonic concert The Legend of ZELDA in celebration of the 25th anniversary of one of the industry’s most beloved video games. Other NSO@Wolf Trap performances include Broadway ROCKS featuring hits from Dream Girls, Hairspray, Phantom of the Opera and more; The Music of John Williams; multi-award winning conductor and Wolf Trap Board member Marvin Hamlisch; full film versions of The Wizard of Oz and West Side Story with the full scores played live by the NSO; The Planets – An HD Odyssey featuring new NASA images; Beethoven’s 9th; andtheTony award-winning Broadway sensation, Idina Menzel.

Wolf Trap Opera Company (WTOC) Presents New Productions Celebrating the Bad Boys of Summer and the Women Who Love Them

The GRAMMY-nominated, nationally acclaimed Wolf Trap Opera Company, a residency program for the finest rising professionals in the operatic industry, proudly presents its select group of Filene Young Artists and Studio Artists for the 2012 Summer season. These singers were selected during a nationwide talent search and will perform new productions of Don Giovanni and The Rake’s Progress, in addition to recitals and concerts. The two dozen artists selected to join the Wolf Trap Opera Company have risen above hundreds of their peers, showcasing the best emerging talent in the field at The Barns at Wolf Trap.

World and D.C. Premiere Dance Commissioned by Wolf Trap

The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces performances from two famed dance companies in Ballet Hispanico and Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company to be presented during the Summer 2012 season. These two internationally acclaimed companies offer stunning performances in two completely varied–but equally brilliant–styles of dance. On September 8, Wolf Trap will unveil Face of America: Spirit of South Florida, its seventh installment as part of the world renowned Face of America series. Patrons will be taken on an artistic journey through one of the world’s largest ecosystems with innovative choreography from internationally acclaimed Parsons Dance company and stunning visuals by film crew Blue Land Media, set to live music from GRAMMY nominated Cuban-American band Tiempo Libre and a recording of multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird’s album Useless Creatures.

Sensational Pop, Rock & Country Plus Two Unforgettable Nights with A Prairie Home Companion

The Filene Center lights up the Northern Virginia area almost nightly with some of the finest touring acts of today. Two nights of the beloved A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor with special guests Sara Watkins and Heather Masse opens the 2012 Summer season, followed by the Summer Blast Off! with fireworkssponsored by USAA.

Wolf Trap is proud to feature the revered Crosby, Stills & Nash for a performance of their greatest hits and new material; award-winning classical-crossover group IL DIVO; the ultimate showman in standards Barry Manilow performing for two nights; country-music powerhouse Martina McBride with special guest David Nail; Bonnie Raitt with special guest Mavis Staples; Steve Winwood; and the one-two pop punch of Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat. Additional featured pop and rock performances include Norah Jones, Dead Can Dance, Al Green and Taj Mahal,a cappella sensations Straight No Chaser, and the smooth instrumental collective of Yanni.

Highly anticipated Wolf Trap favorites include Steve Miller Band for two nights; The Temptations and The Four Tops; Wolf Trap’s 23rd Annual Louisiana Swamp Romp(TM); Broadway sensation RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles; and the final U.S. stop of Riverdance.

This list does not reflect all pop/rock/country performances. For the full roster, please visit http://www.wolftrap.org/~/media/FFB986EFED1646DA84FCB399BB20D8AF.ashx.

Timeless Musical Theatre For the Entire Family

Families will have numerous opportunities to relish the joy of musical theatre at Wolf Trap during the Summer 2012 season featuring the Broadway traveling show of South Pacific based on the 2008 Tony Award-winning Lincoln Center Theater production. Also perfect for Broadway aficionados and family outings are Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I, Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance, and Sing-A-Long Sound of Music–back by popular audience demand.

Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods

Wolf Trap’s 2012 Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods seasonfeatures a diverse array of performance genres including kindie rock, Latin, Afro-Caribbean, country, folk, jazz, bluegrass, and pop-rock, as well as Irish dance, ballet, puppetry, and musical theatre. Thirteen new artists will grace the outdoor stage nestled in the woods behind the Filene Center. Debuts include (but are not limited to) Justin Roberts, The Jimmies, Elizabeth Mitchell, Eric Brace & Peter Cooper, Aaron Nigel Smith, German puppeteer Matthias Kuchta, jazz group Coal Train Railroad, and the drama ensemble Pushcart Players. Three audience favorites will also return this year: the Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance, DinoRock, and pop-rock singer Robbie Schaefer, the guitarist for the popular Virginia-based pop band Eddie from Ohio and host of Sirus XM Radio’s Kids Place Live. New this year, Theatre-in-the-Woods will feature one performance per day, Tuesdays through Saturdays at a new time of 10:30 am.

Wolf Trap is committed to the presentation of accessible and affordable arts experiences to the broadest possible audience. Wolf Trap offers tickets as low as $4, continues to allow patrons to bring their own food and beverages into the park, and provides metro accessibility and free parking for all shows at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.

Tickets for Wolf Trap’s 2012 performances can be purchased online at www.wolftrap.org, by phone at 1(877)WOLFTRAP, or at the Wolf Trap Box Office located at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts at 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia. For more information, please call Wolf Trap at (703) 255-1868.

*Visit www.wolftrap.org for a full list of performances, dates, descriptions, pricing, video, updates, and additions to the schedule.*

Wolf Trap Foundation greatly appreciates the generous support from our 2012 Official Partners:

The PNC Foundation Premier Sponsor, Wolf Trap Summer Season
American Airlines Official Airline
The Boeing Company Major Sponsor, Wolf Trap Musical Theatre
DC Magazine Official Magazine, Wolf Trap Special Events
E. & J. Gallo Winery Official Wine & Champagne
GEICO Major Sponsor, Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods
General Motors Company Official Vehicles
HEINEKEN USA Preferred Beer
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner Official Hotel
Minnesota Public Radio & WAMU 88.5 Official Media Sponsor, A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor
NBC4 Washington Official Television Station
Yamaha Official Pianos

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‘Fifty Shades of Grey’: Experts Cast Anastasia Steele

May 11, 2012 No comments

Kristen Stewart, Lily Collins and Alexis Bledel are fan favorites to play the lead in the big-screen adaptation of E L James’ novel.
By Christina Garibaldi


“Fifty Shades of Grey” book cover
Photo: The Writer’s Coffee Shop

As the debate rages on between fans over who will play Christian Grey in the upcoming film adaption of E L James’ best-selling erotic novel, “Fifty Shades of Grey,” many are also contemplating who should take on the role of the female lead, Anastasia Steele.

The book, which began as “Twilight” fan fiction, describes Ana as “a pale, brown haired girl with blue eyes too big for her face.” Fans are looking for someone that not only represents her physically, but can also balance her purity with her newfound sensual side.

“The trickiest part of all may be staying true to the book and finding an actress who can convey youth and innocence, as well as the depth of experience necessary to grow with the character,” Lisa Parker from Fiftyshadesfilm.com told MTV News. “We’re looking forward to someone submitting (pun intended) their name for consideration of the pivotal role of Ana. Maybe an ‘it’ girl like Jennifer Lawrence; a probable next ‘it’ girl like Allison Williams; or someone wanting to take a career leap like Felicity Jones, Emilia Clarke or Katie Cassidy.”

Another fan favorite seems to be “Mirror Mirror” star Lily Collins who, at 23, would be the right age to play the part.

“Lily Collins is one who I don’t think has been mentioned too much” Mags Vazquez from Latersbaby.net said. “I look at the innocent part, she can probably pull that off really well, and she has the features that would go well.”

With the novel’s connection to the “Twilight” trilogy and with Robert Pattinson being rumored for the role as Christian, it is only natural that Kristen Stewart’s name comes to mind.

“Kristen would be great,” Alison Genet of Twifans.com said. “After all, it was written with her in mind. Isn’t the author always right? I think it’s also time for her to another edgy flick.”

Yet, others feel until the role of Christian is filled, it may be hard to picture who would be able to take on Anastasia.

“The debate over who will play Christian is definitely a heated one,” Parker said. “It just may be that it’s too hard to think about casting Ana until she has her Fifty. We conducted a quick Twitter poll for this article, and their top three choices were Emmy Rossum, Alexis Bledel and going with an unknown.”

But in the end, it will have to be up to the studio and James to cast the role of Anastasia, but according to fans, they trust that they will ultimately make the right decision.

“Author E L James gave Ana her voice in the trilogy,” Parker said. “No one understands her better than she does, which is why we know she will make sure an actress with the right combination of ‘inner goddess’ and ‘subconscious’ is cast.”

Who do you think should play Anastasia Steele in “Fifty Shades of Grey”? Cast your vote in the comments!

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May 11, 2012 No comments

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