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David Bowie & Freddie Mercury’s Isolated Vocal Tracks Released — Listen to “Under Pressure”

I found this little gem on Paste Magazine, and I had to share it. Queen’s Freddie Mercury is quite possibly the best vocalist in history, and the isolated vocal track below proves that point beyond contention. Listen to David Bowie and Freddie Mercury sing “Under Pressure” — vocals only.

Megyn Kelly Takes on Erick Erickson, Lou Dobbs

When Megyn Kelly opened the gender airwaves by asking, “What makes you dominant and me submissive, and who died and made you scientist-in-chief?” I knew it would be good. Watch the television titan take down these bloated blockheads while discussing their archaic views of society’s gender roles.

Tabloid Rundown — Celebrity News in Brief

  • Kristen Bell won’t reveal her baby photos. The Stir
  • Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter might get $49 million. Ear Sucker
  • Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo tied the knot. Celebuzz
  • Taylor Lautner has a new blonde babe. E! Online
  • JLO defended her racy Britain’s Got Talent performance. Us Magazine
  • Kim Kardashian is having a girl. People
  • John Legend’s fiance doesn’t like Jennifer Lopez’s entourage. Mirror

Vintage Quote of the Day — George Clooney

george clooney 3“I do commercials overseas. I’ll do a coffee commercial and if that lets me live in the house I live in and have a nice life, and I get to make the films I want to make, then I’ll sell coffee. I don’t have a problem with that.” George Clooney on ‘Inside the Actor’s Studio,’ speaking about the low salary he received for his passion-project, ‘The Ides of March.’

Patrick Stewart Shares Childhood Trauma — WATCH NOW

Meg Ryan once said in an interview with Oprah that, “If there’s light shining on you for any reason, then you should stand next to something that matters.” That quote is ever the more significant when standing next to a personal cause, opening oneself up to an unnecessarily vulnerability in a bid to help others. Such is the case with Patrick Stewart, who has been honest about the domestic abuse his mother suffered at the hands of his father, and who has since dedicated himself to preventing violence against women. While speaking at Comicpalooza, Stewart gave a passionate speech in answer to a young woman’s question about his most important work outside of acting. The woman later elaborated about the conversation on her blog, saying:

“Sir Patrick didn’t even hesitate, he smiled, hopped off the stage and came over to embrace me in a hug. … He held me there for a long while. He told me ‘You never have to go through that again, you’re safe now.’ I couldn’t stop thanking him. His embrace was so warm and genuine. It was two people, two strangers, supporting and giving love. And when we pulled away he looked straight in my eyes, like he was promising that. He told me to take care. And I will.”

Watch his answer below.

Movie Review — Epic

Written By Devin Carbaugh, Guest Contributor

epic-movie-trailer-featThis film brought me back to my childhood. I spent the majority of my youth in a heavily wooded area of rural Texas, and my escape was 50 yards into the forest amidst the insects, birds, squirrels, snails, frogs, and occasional snake. The forest always seemed magical, and ‘Epic’ brought those memories to life once again. The 3D animated adventure comedy is brought to us from the creators of ‘Ice Age’ and ‘Rio,’ and the mythical forest takes center stage. Add in a dysfunctional father-daughter relationship and the classical nature vs. nurture paradox, and the story unfolds.

Professor Bomba obsessively studies the woods, insisting that there are magical creatures within. His strong-willed and stubborn daughter M.K. doesn’t relate to her father’s quest. However, once transported to the world in the woods, she meets her romantic match and counterpoint in Nod, who relates to her individualism and desire to rebel against her parents. Ultimately, both embrace their idiosyncratic qualities while helping to battle evil forces that try to take over the forest.

‘Epic’s’ title properly represents this larger-than-life film. The cast is replete with megawatt stars and platinum musicians, and yet still manages to match its grandeur with a relatable, coming-of-age story-line that brings out the childhood dreamer in us all.

OVERALL RATING: 3 DISHES

Katie Couric Visits Howard Stern — Magic Ensues

Katie Couric’s awesome-factor went from luke-warm to red hot when she visited the Howard Stern show this week. Couric was presumably returning the favor after Stern’s one-hour sit-down on her own show. She talked openly about her husband and sister’s early death, her dating life, her CBS stint, and her potential return to The Today Show. Watch a clip below.

Vintage Interview: Nicole Kidman on Tom Cruise Divorce

Divorce is hard enough, but public divorces are presumably even harder. That being said, they do provide for some timeless zingers that are worth reliving. Aside from Jennifer Aniston’s claim that Brad Pitt was missing his “sensitivity chip,” this one takes the cake. Watch Nicole Kidman tell David Letterman that she can “wear heels now.”