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O`Reilly`s Ironic Blunder With Michelle Obama

Did O'Reilly factor in the consequences for this one?

(Salem, Ore.) - On Tuesday night's episode of Bill O'Reilly's "The Radio Factor", O'Reilly was quoted using the word lynch in regard to Michelle Obama.

O'Reilly's exact statement was, "I don't want to go on a lynching party against Michelle Obama unless there's evidence, hard facts, that say this is how the woman really feels. If that's how she really feels; that America is a bad country or a flawed nation, whatever; then that's legit. We'll track it down."

Slur Leads to Boycott of TV Show Big Brother

The United Autism Foundation continues to prominently feature its relationship with Jasinski, offering for sale only items that are connected with him and his appearance on Big Brother.

(CLEARWATER, Fla.) - Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc. is calling today for a boycott of the CBS show "Big Brother" because of the actions of one of its contestants in using a slur against persons with disabilities.

Adam Jasinski, who identifies himself as doing public relations work for the United Autism Foundation, refers to persons with autism as "r*t**ds" and, when called on it by another contestant, repeatedly defends his actions.

Random Lunacy Runs Amuk at Film Festival

REVIEW by Bonnie King
"RANDOM LUNACY: Videos From the Road Less Traveled"

(SALEM, Ore.) - I'd say this is a rags to riches story, but it's not. Unless, that is, you believe that "riches" are equated by more than mere wealth.

World`s Most Celebrated Chefs Gather For First Time at Iconic Las Vegas Landmark

Wolfgang Puck will co-chair and oversee the 2008 4-day event

(LAS VEGAS) - Las Vegas is an extraordinary culinary destination, one that features some of the best and most celebrated chefs in the world.

Today, more than 20 of those chefs gathered for a historic moment, at the equally historic "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign. Paul Bartolotta, Todd English, Susan Feniger, Jean-Philippe Maury, Mary Sue Milliken, Michael Mina, Bradley Ogden, Carla Pellegrino, Agostino Sciandri, Kerry Simon, Julian Serrano, Alex Stratta, Jean-Georges Vongerichten and David Walzog were just a few of the top names on hand to kick-off the destination's popular culinary entertainment event, Vegas Uncork'd, a Bon Appétit Epicurean Experience.

Stone Temple Pilots Regroup After Long Hiatus

The STP are back together again, for a reunion of epic proportions.

(Salem, Ore.) - Fans are excited and anxiously await their opportunity to see one of the most notorious and sorely missed hard rock bands in American History, Stone Temple Pilots.

The newly reunited band is promoting the kickoff of their new tour, headlining the Rock on the Range Festival, May 17th at the Columbus Crew Stadium in Ohio.

10,000+ Led Zeppelin Fans Hope Petition Can Influence Herculean Band Into World Tour (VIDEO)

One of the world's hottest rock bands got together recently for a concert in London, could it be a sign of more live Zeppelin?

(SALEM, Ore.) - Since the word first got out about Led Zeppelin's reuniting for a performance in London last year, fans have been bubbling over with talk of a tour.

Youchoose.net launched a petition on 12-11-07 for fans who feel they didn't get a fair chance at seeing one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

Resolution Expected in Writer`s Guild Strike Today

The 2007-08 Writers Guild of America strike has affected a large number of television shows that were due to be broadcast in the United States during the current television season.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The main negotiators in the Writers Guild strike are expected to sign papers today that will put an end to months of labor disputes and negotiations.

Millions have been impacted through the temporary crippling of American television, and the dispute is having a major impact on the economy in Hollywood, affecting far more than just the film and television industry.

Legal Prescription Drugs Killed Brokeback Mountain Star Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger's death has been ruled an accidental overdose of legal prescription drugs. He father believes it should serve as a wake up call.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The father of Hollywood actor Heath Ledger is asking Americans to pay closer attention to the use of prescription drugs in the wake of a coroner's confirmation that the Brokeback Mountain star lost his life to an accidental overdose.

It is a truly desperate picture that we face as a society that attacks the use of natural medical treatments like medical marijuana, even going so far as to demonize the people who use it to seek relief from sickness and disease, while adopting and allowing slick potions hatched in dollar-driven laboratories to choke the life out of people.

Oregon Bikini Barista Picked for Cast of Big Brother 9

"Big Brother 9" has been tagged Big Brother: 'Til Death Do You Part."

(NEW YORK) - CBS announced today the cast for the reality competition "Big Brother 9", which includes Natalie Cunial from Salem, Oregon.

Cunial who is described as a bikini barista, 28, and single, will be living in the "Big Brother" house with 15 others from across the country. At the end, the last remaining houseguest will receive the grand prize of $500,000.

Independent Spirit Award Nominees Headline 5th Mid-Valley Video Festival

Both films screen on Friday, February 22nd, one day prior to the Spirit Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.

(SALEM, Ore.) - 2008 Spirit Award nominees "Vanaja" and "Quiet City" headline the expanded Mid-Valley Video Festival, which features more than 100 independent films during its nine day run at Northern Lights Theatre Pub, the Historic Grand Theater and Loucks Auditorium February 15th -24th.

New programming includes Future Filmmakers, the Digital Blitz Film Challenge, Videomash and Sustainable Saturday and Sunday. Winners of the festival will be recognized February 24th at the Golden Pioneer Awards Ceremony.