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James Arness, Star of 'Gunsmoke,' Dead at 88 [VIDEO]

KICKS 105 — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:12:07 +0000

Actor James Arness, who played the legendary Marshal Matt Dillon on the popular Western series 'Gunsmoke,' died Friday of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles, a family spokesperson has confirmed. He was 88.

The larger-than-life actor, who stood at a towering 6'7," played the indelible Marshal for 20 seasons and over 600 episodes, helping to make 'Gunsmoke' one of the longest-running primetime series in TV history.

Amy Adams Will Be The Next 'Lois Lane'

Andree Valentine — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:13:33 +0000

It's a bird, it's a plane ... No, it's another major 'Superman' casting announcement.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Oscar-nominated actress Amy Adams is set to play the coveted role of Lois Lane in Zack Snyder's 'Superman' reboot.

This Day In Country Music History – February 2nd

Sean Ericson — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:39:08 +0000

ON THIS DAY IN 2010, JASON ALDEAN CAPTURED THE TOP SPOT ON THE MEDIABASE COUNTRY SINGLES CHART WITH "THE TRUTH," WHILE MAINTAINING HIS #1 SPOT ON THE BILLBOARD COUNTRY SINGLES CHART FOR THE SECOND WEEK IN A ROW.

Joe Nichols Is "The Greatest"

Sean Ericson — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:47:28 +0000

Bull Bash featuring a live performance by Joe Nichols is coming February 26th, but you can Joe Nichols’ “Greatest” today! Joe Nichols’s first Greatest Hits album hits stores today. The ten-track CD features Joe’s biggest singles, including “Gimmie That Girl,” “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off” and “Brokenheartsville.” It also features his latest hit, “The [...]

Fitness Legend Dies At 96

Sean Ericson — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:24:03 +0000

Francois Henri “Jack” LaLanne spent the better part of his 96 years on earth educating the people of the world about how to be physically fit. From 1951 until 1985, he had a fitness show on television in which he gave workout and nutrition tips.

Zac Brown Wants To "Nourish" Fans With More Than Music

Sean Ericson — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:01:48 +0000

If you’re a fan of good food and the Zac Brown Band- you’re in luck! Brown, the lead singer of the band, has plans to make the concert experience last even longer for his fans. “We eventually want to roll in and feed everybody,” says the onetime restaurateur. The band travels with a customized 53-foot cooking [...]

Best Dresses of 2010

Andree Valentine — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:02:24 +0000

Who doesn't like fashion?

Here's a gallery featuring some of the hottest dresses worn by country stars in 2010.

Which one is your favorite?

Country Babies of 2010

Andree Valentine — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:01:22 +0000

2010 was a year full of newborn babies for many country stars.

Who had what? What did they name him or her?

Click here for a complete list of country babies born in 2010

Shania Twain Engaged

Andree Valentine — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:08:00 +0000

After many rumors about Shania Twain’s engagement from countless news outlets, Shania Twain set the record straight on her personal website Tuesday morning stating “I’m in love. Frederic Nicolas Thiebaud has been a true gift to me as a compassionate, understanding friend and over time, an amazing love has blossomed from this precious friendship.” Although [...]