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Townsquare Media Abilene's Celebrity Dopplegangers

Shay Hill — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:13:06 +0000

They say everybody has a twin out in the world somewhere. I set out to find our station DJ doppelgangers or twins. While some of them might not be spot on they are pretty close, while a couple of them are dead on. Who do you look like? Jeremy Sisto (Law & Order/Suburgatory) and Dave [...]

10 Celebrity Bands You've Probably Never Heard Of

Donald Deane — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:53:08 +0000

If there's one Hollywood cliche you can count on, it's that most actors are frustrated musicians deep down inside. While the majority will never have major commercial success like, say, Rick Springfield, Patrick Swayze or Jamie Foxx (go ahead and laugh, but they all had number one singles), many gamely pursue a side career in music for years without being noticed by anyone but their most hardcore fans.

Chaz Remembers Comedian Jonathan Winters on Scooby Doo Cartoon [VIDEO]

Chaz — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:28:55 +0000

Sad news in the comedy world today as famed comedian Jonathan Winters has died at the age of 87. Winters is remembered best for being a pioneer of improv comedy, voice characters,facial expressions and a regular guest on the Johnny Carson Show. But, I will always remember him best when he was a celebrity guest on the hit cartoon Scooby Doo.

Comedian Jonathan Winters Dead at 87

Jacob Hall — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:50:32 +0000

Jonathan Winters, a titan of comedy on both the big and small screens, passed away at the age of 87. TMZ announced his death due to natural causes last night at his home in California surrounded by friends and family. To examine the career of Jonathan Winters is to examine a half century of American [...]

The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Show, "Elvis Lives" is Coming to Abilene April 16th

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:53:15 +0000

After an intense search for the best Elvis tribute artist in America, four winners were announced. Now those four winners of the prestigious 'Ultimate Elvis Presley Tribute Artist Competition' are touring together, as they portray the King of Rock and Roll at various stages in his career. From the young Elvis recording in Memphis at Sun Records to the G.I. Blues era to the Las Vega high roller to the black leather 'Comeback Special Elvis of '68' to the touring Elvis clad in white jumpers. This unique Broadway/Vegas style show is coming to Abilene in April.

Willie Nelson Celebrates His 80th Birthday and a New Album in April

Shay Hill — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:33:44 +0000

It’s hard to believe but next month Willie Nelson will turn 80. Yes, that’s right he will be 80 years old on April 29th and he’s still going strong. He still tours and will have a new album released just ahead of this birthday.On April 16th Willie’s new album, “Let’s Face the Music & Dance” [...]

Kellie Pickler and Wynonna Rumored to be on Dancing With The Stars

Shay Hill — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:45:04 +0000

I'm not much for reality TV, however, I do have a couple of favorites. One is, of course, Duck Dynasty the other is Dancing with the Stars. Duck Dynasty returns this Wednesday with their new season and Dancing with the Stars new cast will be announced tomorrow morning on ABC's Good Morning America. Rumors and speculation have already started as to who the new competitors will be.

David Alan Grier Joins CBS' 'Bad Teacher'

Jacob Hall — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:55:50 +0000

History has not been kind to TV shows based on hit movies, but it's easy to imagine the folks at CBS looking at the box office success of 'Bad Teacher' and thinking "Well, maybe this time..." The pilot for the Cameron Diaz-less television adaptation is slowly coming together and it has found its first cast member in David Alan Grier.

Actress Amy Locane-Bovenizer Gets 3 Year Sentence in DUI Case

Shay Hill — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:41:14 +0000

Actress Amy Locane-Bovenizer is best known for her role on “Melrose Place” received a 3 year sentence Thursday for vehicular homicide, a charge she was convicted of in November 2012. In 2010 Locane-Bovenizer killed a 60 year old woman, Helene Seeman in Montgomery Township, New Jersey. The woman and her husband were turning into [...]

Will Ferrell is Now Working Security for the L.A. Lakers

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:12:52 +0000

We know that times are tough in this economy, but we never could have imagined things would get this bad - especially for a guy like Will Ferrell. The comedian appears to have fallen on a big old rough patch, as he was spotted last night working security for the L.A. Lakers.

Of course, it ended up being quite funny, because Will was at his stone-faced best.

Boot Campaign Announces 3rd Annual Boot Walk With Granger Smith April 7-11, 2013

Shay Hill — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 04:09:42 +0000

They say you can’t really understand a person until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. Well you best not try to understand Granger Smith because he’s doing a lot of walking. Granger Smith has walked 200 miles in his ‘boots’ and will add another 100 miles to those boots this coming April with the [...]

William Shatner Versus Reddit – Who Ya Got?

Amanda Ferris — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:40:38 +0000

William Shatner isn't impressed with the website Reddit, despite the fact that he has an account there. Recently, the 'Star Trek' actor has chided users who are racist, hateful, or who simply act like bullies. So, uh, no AMA anytime soon, Shat?

Amanda Seyfried Nude in 'Lovelace' – "There's Just So Many Boobs!"

ScreenCrush Staff — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:10:01 +0000

Amanda Seyfried appears nude in 'Lovelace' - this we pretty much knew, considering it's a biopic based on the life of legendary adult film star Linda Lovelace. While some audience members at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival premiere were taken aback by the nudity, Seyfried herself didn't think much of it and spoke out about any potential controversy.

George Lopez Returns to Abilene on the "It's Not Me, It's You" Comedy Tour

Frank Pain — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:50:42 +0000

Hilarious comedy superstar George Lopez returns to Abilene Saturday, March 9th on the "It's Not Me, It's You" tour. The last time Lopez was in Abilene was back in 2009, so make sure you get your tickets to this one-night only event as he comes back to tickle your funny bone yet again.

'Diff'rent Strokes' Star Conrad Bain Dead at 89

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:21:32 +0000

Like his co-star Gary Coleman before him, Conrad Bain, one of TV’s most beloved icons, has sadly passed on. The long-time star of legendary TV sitcom ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ is reported to have died this week of unknown causes at the age of 89. No details of Bain’s death have been released to the public as [...]

Is Charley Pride's Son Dion, a Chip Off the Old Block? [AUDIO]

Rudy Fernandez — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:54:41 +0000

Every week I am inundated with up to fifty new songs, some from artists that are hot. Then there's the songs from the artists who maybe should have stayed retired. Then there's those that are unknown in the business. Every once in awhile I'll get one that has some form of familiarity. As was the case this week with a young man named 'Dion Pride,' and he even looks like his daddy Charley Pride. But does he have his fathers talent?

Luke Bryan will Co-Host the 2013 ACM Awards with Blake Shelton in Las Vegas [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 05:48:13 +0000

As the results of a 'readers poll' from last week continues to come in, the actual decision has been made and announced. "Who will co-host the ACM Awards Show with Blake?" The poll leaned heavily toward Blake's wife Miranda Lambert, the powers to be however, decided on Luke Bryan. The 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) Show will be hosted equally, by Blake Shelton who is returning for his third year and Luke Bryan who is no stranger to the awards show arena. Last year, If you'll recall Luke was reporting from back stage at the CMA's (Country Music Association) for the 'Ellen' show, when Blake shocked everybody by kissing Luke.

Taylor Swift is the Youngest to be Named as the 'Most Charitable Celebrity'

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 05:29:28 +0000

Taylor Swift closed out 2012 by setting more records and picking up more honors and awards. At years end the 'Red' superstar was not only the youngest, she was also the most charitable celebrity in America. Swift puts her money where her heart is mostly in music. One of Taylor's single largest donations was to Country Music Hall of Fame (CMHOF) to the tune of four million dollars to help the CMHOF spread the music.

Former TV Child Stars Who Grew Up Hot – Chaz's Top 5 [VIDEOS]

Chaz — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:06:34 +0000

As we get older, obviously, the child stars we remember watching on TV or on the big screen do as well. Some of them turned out to be not so hot, while others turned out finer than a frog hair split four ways. Here’s my top 5 former TV child stars who grew up hot. [...]

A Look Back at Jack Klugman (RIP) on 'Match Game'

Tom Blunt — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 18:00:29 +0000

This week America mourns the passing of TV comedy star Jack Klugman, best known as Oscar on ‘The Odd Couple.’ Here’s a look back at his work on the show ‘Match Game’ back in 1978. The booze-soaked game show often dissipated into incoherence and ribald joke-telling, creating more spontaneous TV moments than any show that [...]