NEWS
March 20, 2012
Newser.com reports: Spring has sprung at its earliest in more than a century. At 1:14am EDT today, the sun's path across the sky intersected with the celestial equator, marking the spring equinox and the start of springtime - in an astronomical sense - in the northern hemisphere, and the beginning of fall in the southern hemisphere. Get the full story at Newser .
NEWS
March 20, 2012
ABCNews reports: Three days after Oprah Winfrey's cable network cut ties with Rosie O'Donnell , OWN announced Monday that it has laid off 30 of its employees. Get the full story at ABC .
ENTERTAINMENT
February 29, 2012
NBC Chicago reports: Maroon 5 and Sara Bareilles will be in Chicago Thursday for a special performance at Union Station. Get the full story at NBCChicago.com .
ENTERTAINMENT
February 27, 2012 | RedEye
NPR.org reports: Pro tip for Andrew Bird fans hearing Break It Yourself for the first time: Clear away any and all distractions, listen on headphones and let its subtle charms sink in slowly. Early mornings or late nights work best. This isn't a record for chaotic commutes or busy offices - these are songs of quiet contemplation, performed by a classically trained artist who sounds unmistakably confident in his craft, yet more muted than usual. Read the full story and listen to the album at NPR.org .
NEWS
February 16, 2012
A New York Times blog reports: A spokesman for Comedy Central said on Thursday morning that the taping of “The Colbert Report” had been suspended on Wednesday evening and would be again on Thursday due to “unforeseen circumstances,” but the network did not immediately provide additional details of what led to the cancellations. Get the full story at New York Times .
ENTERTAINMENT
February 14, 2012
Paste Magazine reports : Bonnaroo announced today its 2012 lineup. The headliners for the festival include Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bon Iver, the newly reunited Beach Boys, Phish and the Shins. Tickets will go on sale for the event Feb. 18 at 12 p.m. EST . Get the full story at PasteMagazine.com .