My Top 5 iOS Fantasy Football tools

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he NFL Football season kicked off yesterday and by now you should have completed your Fantasy football draft(s).  If you obsessively keep track of your team and your scores (like me) here are the tools I use to stay up … Read More

Hip Hop Jerry Jones

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is feeling really good…about some Papa John’s pizza.

So good in fact that he decided to spit a few verses for them in this awkward commercial.

“Enjoy”

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New York Jets: The Tim Tebow Move Will Lead To Firing of Rex Ryan

New York Jets: The Tim Tebow Move Will Lead To Firing of Rex Ryan (via http://www.bookieblitz.com)

The New York Jets made a big splash in the offseason when they acquired the services of Tim Tebow in a … Read More

4 Cars from the Movies You Can Actually Buy

Sometimes in the world of film, the cars become as big as the stars, when this does happen, you can bet that someone is going to reproduce some movie magic and sell it to the general public.

So what would … Read More

If You Missed It – The Who Performing at the London 2012 Closing Ceremony

If you weren’t in the stadium in London for the Closing Ceremonies you probably missed The Who perform since NBC decided to play some crazy monkey doctor show.

Oh and by the way – social media has been on … Read More

Pay For Your Starbucks Using Square

The mobile payment age is definitely upon us.

Starbucks and Square have entered into an agreement whereas consumers can pay for their favorite caffeinated beverage using their mobile device and the innovative Square application.

Howard and I signing the deal … Read More

“Don’t Sleep” on BET and T.J. Holmes

Although they were often working in different time slots, Don Lemmon and T.J. Holmes were the dynamic duo of CNN for a number of years.  Relatively young, hip, anchors on THE major news television network, time slots with lots of “prime” … Read More

Team USA Olympic Profiles [a retrospective]

Over the last two months, we at INFOtainment News have brought you stories from athletes and sports that typically do not garner the attention grabbing headlines.

Since we began, some of our athletes have risen in stature and awareness and thanks … Read More

See the Olympics in Style – 5 Luxury London Hotels to Stay At

The 2012 Olympics are almost upon us, with the spectacular opening ceremony set to take place on July 27th, featuring a cast of 10,000 volunteers who will be re-enacting typical British countryside scenes in a breathtaking £27million ($42.3million) performance complete … Read More

Explicit Scenes and Bad Language: The Difference Between British and American TV

TV has become a fixture in most people’s daily lives. Wether you watch it for keeping an eye on the news, entertainment, or simply to keep the kids quiet, it’s usually on, if only in the back ground. You become used to … Read More

Preview Night at San Diego Comic-Con – New Shows from Warner Bros. Television

Tonight I had the opportunity to check  out 3 of the new Warner Bros. Television shows at SDCC :

Arrow, The Following, and Revolution

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]irst up was Arrow – This was “Revenge” for the super hero fan base.  Millionaire Oliver … Read More

Is it Really because a picture is Photoshopped?

This morning on TV I was watching Good Morning LA and they featured a segment about some girl that wrote a petition to stop Photoshopping models in magazines.  And for whatever reason it had gained in popularity and acquired … Read More

Olympic Profile: Todd Wells

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Nike Helps Us Celebrate Women [Title IX]

Title IX is a portion of the Education Amendments of 1972, Public Law No. 92-318, 86 Stat. 235 (June 23, 1972), codified at 20 U.S.C. sections 1681 through 1688, U.S. legislation also identified by the name of its principal author … Read More

Man in the Mirror – Michael Jackson Tribute

3 years ago today – we lost a legend…

The world loved (and still loves) Michael Jackson. For that reason I waited a few days to write this review on the Man in the Mirror show at the Eldorado Casino/Hotel … Read More

The Ring Maker

I’m taking my talents to South Beach…

That’s how it started. The Decision wasn’t done the right way, true the Boys and Girls Club got some great donations, but the way it all went down wasn’t cool. Lebron acknowledged that … Read More

Olympic Profile: Sara Hendershot

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Olympic Profile: Jacob Wukie

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Olympic Profile: Jamie Gray

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Olympic Profile: Joseph Diaz, Jr.

In a world of “How-To” YouTube has become an invaluable asset. Whether you want to learn plumbing secrets, how to beat a video game, or best practices in applying makeup, YouTube can show you the way. So, it shouldn’t be … Read More

Father’s Day PSA from Trayvon Martin’s Father

The father of slain teenager Trayvon Martin, Tracy Martin, has released a Father’s day-themed video where he talks about gun violence and the controversial stand-your-ground law.

u must see this: a powerful, emotional Father’s Day message from Trayvon’s … Read More

Olympic Profile: Paige McPherson

She kicks people in the face – repeatedly! Look out for 67kg taekwondo player Paige McPherson, a.k.a. McFierce. She’s excited and ready for the Olympic experience.

The headstrong little sister of Evan McPherson wanted to do everything her big brother … Read More

Olympic Profile: Mary Killman

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Where’s My F*cking Latte? (and Other Stories About Being an Assistant in Hollywood)

Where’s My F*cking Latte? (and Other Stories About Being an Assistant in Hollywood) (via Celebrity Stars Out)

The Kindle Bestselling book featured on TV’s “ACCESS HOLLYWOOD” *UPDATED FOR 2011 WITH 3 NEW BONUS STORIES!* DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS… … Read More

Olympic Profile: Nzingha Prescod

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In United States fencing, certain names hold a historic relevance for medals won or promulgation of the sport. Peter Westbrook holds such distinction. He has advanced the sport of fencing by creating the Peter … Read More

Olympic Profile: Diana Lopez

She has been called the most beautiful athlete on Team USA. Her brothers describe her as fierce and ferocious. And if she kicks you with her perfectly pedicured feet, brother, it’s going to leave a mark…

She is the kid … Read More

Olympic Profile: Sarah Groff (Part 2)

Tom Petty famously crooned “The Waiting is the Hardest Part…” For professional triathlete Sarah Groff, who qualified for the London Olympics in ITU’s Dextro Energy World Championship Series in August 2011, every day since, has been a prelude to the Olympics.

… Read More

Tornado arrives as uninvited guest at Kansas wedding

Tornado arrives as uninvited guest at Kansas wedding (+video) (via The Christian Science Monitor)

By David Clark Scott posted May 23, 2012 at 1:53 pm EDT The bride wore white. The groom wore a cowboy hat. And a tornado crashed the wedding in Harper County, Kansas. But the happy couple didn’t mind that presence of the tall, dark uninvited guest lurking on the horizon.  Caleb and Candra Pence were…

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Olympic Profile: Daryl Homer

Sword fighting has been popular in action movies for years. From Darth Vader’s light saber to Captain Jack Sparrow’s rapier, sword toting swashbucklers have captivated audiences across the silver screen for generations. Ask any 6-year old boy his favorite Star … Read More

Olympic Profile: Marti Malloy

A first-time Olympian, physical and aggressive U.S. judo player Marti Malloy is psyched and ready for the London Games. INFOtainment News had the good fortune to talk with Marti 80 days out from the opening ceremonies.

When asked what she … Read More

Olympic Profile: Kayla Harrison

It’s my day. It’s my purpose…

If the name Kayla Harrison doesn’t sound familiar, it will after the 2012 London Summer Olympics. Kayla is THE face of women’s judo and will fight in the bruising 78 kg, 172 pound … Read More

Olympic Profile: Sarah Groff

Sarah Groff – Triathlon

Editor’s Note: Sarah was gracious to allow us a second interview after technical difficulties limited the video during this first interview. This Olympic Profile is “Part I” from our May 8, 2012 audio … Read More

Olympic Profile: Clarissa Chun

Clarissa Chun Team USA Women’s Wrestling 48kg

Background

Clarissa Chun hails from Hawaii, which isn’t a wrestling mecca like Iowa or Pennsylvania. She played judo, swam, and participated in gymnastics as a kid. She’s quiet, introspective, and thoughtful. But, on … Read More

Greece prepares to light Olympic flame

Greece prepares to light Olympic flame (via AFP)

The Olympic flame for this summer’s London Games will be lit Thursday in Ancient Olympia, the Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) announced on Tuesday. The Flame will be lit “with every solemnity, according to the traditional way,” the HOC said in a statement. Ceremonies at the site where the first Olympics…

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Pepsi Ad featuring Nicki Minaj hit single “Moment 4 Life” new remix

Today, Pepsi will air the brand’s first TV ad since the announcement of its first “Live for Now” global campaign.”  The ad, titled “Now in the Moment,” is the first televised expression of the “Live for Now” positioning.  It is … Read More

Olympic Profile: Jake Herbert

Continuing with our Olympic Profile series as we count down the 100 days until the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Today, we talk wrestling and spend some time with Olympian Jake Herbert.

Jake grew up in Wexford, PA … Read More

Olympic Profile: Nick Delpopolo

The 2012 Summer Olympics are less than 100 days away and the team here at INFOtainment News is getting ready. We are profiling some of Team USA’s athletes so you can get a closer look at who’s Going For the … Read More

Surface-to-air Missiles May Help Defend 2012 London Olympics

The Associated Press is reporting that there have been talks, and steps taken to possibly have surface-to-air missiles on top of residential buildings to provide security during the 2012 London Olympics.

Could you imagine if you saw the military posted … Read More

NFL Draft 2012: Watch for quarterbacks in the early rounds

NFL Draft 2012: Watch for quarterbacks in the early rounds (via The Christian Science Monitor)

By Pat Murphy, Staff posted April 25, 2012 at 10:38 am EDT The National Football League begins its annual roster restocking, otherwise known as the NFL Draft, this Thursday night. It will take place over three days at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Indianapolis, trying to rebuild after the…

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The People Behind the Way We Live [infographic]

I’ve learned to never take things for granted. That’s mindset rings incredibly true when you sit back and think of all the conveniences we have in life today.

Everything from air travel, electricity, telephony, and yes even indoor plumbing. I … Read More