The Memphis RiverKings announced last week that they’re considering a name change for the hockey team, and they’d like some input…
Posted inMusic, Music Features
Poison Covers “SexyBack”
Via Stereogum.com is a link to a cover of Justin Timberlake’s “SexyBack” by the hair-metal group Poison…
Posted inFilm Features, Film/TV
Killer of Sheep at Brooks Sunday
A portrait of daily life in working-class-when-there’s-work Watts, Charles Burnett’s Killer of Sheep won the Critics’ Award at the Berlin Film Festival in 1981 and was one of the first 50 films chosen for the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry in 1990. But it’s has rarely been shown.
Today, at the Brooks screens Killer of Sheep at 2 p.m. …
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Harry and the Potters at the Library Sunday
Are you so excited about next month’s release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows that you could sing and dance? Then, by all means, you should join Harry and the Potters 3 p.m. this afternoon at the Central Library …
Posted inBook Features, Books
From Russia (With Love?)
The book is Naked. The subject is gay-porn kingpin Michael Lucas. And the biographer is Corey Taylor (University of Memphis, Class of ’05). …
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Ruben Studdard at Civil Rights Museum on Saturday
American Idol winner Ruben Studdard will be appearing at the National Civil Rights Museum on Saturday, June 9th, as part of the 50 Million Pound Challenge ….
Posted inFood & Wine, Food & Drink
That’s One Big-Ass Grill
Johnsonville Sausage’s Big Taste Grill is a grill so large that it has to be towed behind a semi-truck, weighs more than 53,000 pounds, and can cook more than 2,500 hot dogs per hour.
And, it’s headed to Collierville….
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“FedEx House Arrest”
FedEx users — and even some employees — are sounding off on a Washington Post blog about what is being called “FedEx house arrest.” …
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Memphis Airport Not So Miserable
U.S. News & World Report has released a “Misery Index” ranking 47 of the country’s largest airports. Memphis International Airport was among them, and the results aren’t so bad …
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Timberlake Up for MTV Movie Award
Keep your fingers crossed for Justin Timberlake tonight: 1) that he wins an MTV movie award for his role in Alpha Dog and 2) that his ex-girlfriend and his current one don’t come to blows …
Posted inSports, Sports Feature
Griffin to Remain in Phoenix
According to a story in the Arizona Republic, Phoenix Suns Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin has turned down an offer to become general manager of the Memphis Grizzlies….
Posted inSports, Sports Feature
Rampage Not Allowed in Canada
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, who defeated Chuck Liddell for the Ultimate Fighting Championship last week, is ready to enjoy the spoils — but he won’t be enjoying them in Canada…