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The Worst Rendition of the National Anthem [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:05:39 +0000

People who aren’t from the USA should not attempt to sing our National Anthem. Ever. Canadian singer-songwriter Alexis Normand from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan was all set to sing the Canadian National Anthem at a hockey games, when she was informed she’s also be singing the United States’ National Anthem. She said she’d never sung it before. [...]

Taylor Swift the Big Winner at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:09:29 +0000

Taylor Swift won everything short of the Powerball jackpot Sunday night (May 19) at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. The country superstar collected eight awards, including Top Artist, Top Album and Top Country Artist at the Las Vegas ceremony. Accepting the Top Artist Award from Celine Dion, Swift thanked her family and then her fans. [...]

John Rich, Wynonna Judd + More Team Up for St. Jude Benefit Show

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:30:23 +0000

John Rich, who won his season of 'Celebrity Apprentice' in 2011 while competing to benefit St. Jude, is a consummate and constant do-gooder. The country star will perform alongside Wynonna Judd and his Big & Rich band mate Big Kenny at an upcoming all-star event called St. Jude Presents John Rich & Friends.

Tim McGraw Reveals How He Learned of His True Paternity

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:16:36 +0000

Tim McGraw‘s father was late Phillies relief pitcher Tug McGraw, who died of brain cancer in 2004. While the two didn’t form a strong relationship until Tim was 18, the ‘Highway Don’t Care’ singer revealed to Larry King how he discovered his birth certificate and thus uncovered his true paternity. McGraw responded to King’s question [...]

Joe Kelly and Georgia Get Hammered!

Joe Kelly — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:38:44 +0000

Today, Georgia did her show from Allied Building Products in Pleasantville. She gave away Jimmy Buffet tickets throughout her show, and I joined her for a while to give out a bunch of Tim McGraw tickets. While I was there Georgia and I squared off in a hammer and nail challenge. I don’t think either [...]

Hot Dog Throw and Catch Contest at Bally's With Cat Country 107.3

Joe Kelly — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:42:52 +0000

If you throw your hot dog, can your girlfriend catch it in her bun? This Saturday, at 10am, Bally’s Wild Wild West Casino is hosting the Cat Country Hot Dog Throw and Catch Contest! 6 teams of one man and one woman will compete for the big prize: 2 Nights Stay at Bally’s and a [...]

Would You Like to Meet Kenny Chesney?

Joe Kelly — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:55:00 +0000

Kenny Chesney is coming to Philadelphia on June 8th. His show at Lincoln Financial Field will include Eric Church, the Eli Young Band, and Kacey Musgraves. Would you like to meet Kenny Chesney? We’re not talking about dinner, drinks, and a ride in a hot-air balloon…. We’re talking a quick handshake, pose-for-picture, and a “How [...]

Saturday Finds Cat Country in EHT, Atlantic City, Cologne, and Millville

Joe Kelly — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:12:10 +0000

The Cat is everywhere this Saturday! Here’s where you can find us: 9-11am, Georgia will be at Tackle Direct on Tilton Road in Egg Harbor Township for their Great Tent Event! It’s time to fish! Check out Penn tackle, rods, reels, and more! 10am – Noon, I’ll be on the beach in front of Bally’s [...]

Rodeo Returning to Atlantic City This Fall

Joe Kelly — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:44:34 +0000

After missing out this spring, rodeo fans can look forward to rodeo action at Boardwalk Hall this fall! The third annual Atlantic City Boardwalk Rodeo is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, October 5th and 6th. Each year, the event has drawn over 28,000 people to Boardwalk Hall. Rodeo cowboys and horses are expected to be [...]

Watch Grizzly Bear Eat Camera [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:23:27 +0000

Any idea what a grizzly bear can do if it gets its paws and mouth on a video camera? The answer is: not much. Brad Josephs was capturing bears on video for the series, “Great Bear Stakeout” on BBC and the Discovery Channel. He left his camera positioned to catch some close up bear action [...]

'American Idol' Winner Revealed

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:33:59 +0000

“American Idol” announced its 12th winner on Thursday. Candice Glover, the booming 23-year-old R&B vocalist from St. Helena Island, S.C., looked stunned when “Idol” host Ryan Seacrest announced she bested soulful 22-year-old country singer Kree Harrison from Woodville, Texas . The vote count was not announced. A weepy Glover performed the new single “I Am [...]

Internet Celebrity 'Kai The Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker' Arrested In Philadelphia For NJ Murder

Dan Alexander — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:31:45 +0000

Internet celebrity “Kai The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker,” also known as Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, has been arrested for the murder of a Clark, NJ man. McGillvary was arrested by Philadelphia Police at the Greyhound bus terminal and is being held on $3 million bail according to WPVI TV. “I am grateful for the overwhelming response and [...]

Racing Legend Dick Trickle Commits Suicide

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:41:14 +0000

Richard "Dick" Trickle died Thursday at the age of 71. His body was discovered next to his pickup truck at a cemetery in Lincoln County, North Carolina, after the longtime NASCAR and short-track driver shot himself, according to police.

'Koalaing' Could Be the Cutest Web Photo Trend Yet

Emerald Catron — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:31:00 +0000

Forget (if you haven't already) milking, planking, hadokening, any of those-ings that were internet fads for a hot minute. They've been replaced. They're done. Koalaing -- that's the trick o' the day. It involved clinging as tightly to a pole or tree as possible like a koala. It's pretty adorable. Check it out.

New Jersey's Most Popular Baby Names for 2012

Joe Kelly — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:16:40 +0000

The Social Security Administration has released the most popular baby names for New Jersey for 2012. The most popular names for boys born in New Jersey was Michael, while Sophia was the most popular girl’s name. After Michael on the boys list comes Anthony, Joseph, Jayden, and Matthew. Most popular girls names beside Sophia are [...]

Deer Jumps Into Bus Without Paying Fare [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:52:26 +0000

In Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a bus driver got an nonpaying passenger. The city bus was headed down the road when a deer jumped into its path, crashing through the front window. “Please get and stay behind the yellow line!”

Stop Doing That to Her Neck! [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:08:48 +0000

WARNING: Going any further by clicking here may very well freak you out! Boring TV commercials are a waste of time and money.No one is going to come to your business because you produced a bad commercial there. Then again, an interesting commercial could have a negative effect as well. Check out this commercial for [...]

Fundraisers For a Service Dog For a 2-Year-Old Northfield Girl Coming Soon

Chris Coleman — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:00:13 +0000

2-year-old Addie Gill of Northfield has a rare brain malformation called polymicrogyria that has caused her to miss developmental milestones and has given her severe behavioral issues. Two fundraisers are coming up, which may be able to assist Addie and her family. According to an article in The Press of Atlantic City, keeping Addie safe [...]

It Was Love at First Sight for Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton [VIDEO]

Georgia — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:55:11 +0000

Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton celebrated their wedding anniversary yesterday and now a video has surfaced of the couples first on-stage moment where you can see they had chemistry from first sight. At the time, in 2005, Blake Shelton was a married man, but he says that he knew there was something between he and [...]

Stars of `The Office' Bid Goodbye [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:32:12 +0000

The show, “The Office” wraps up it’s run on NBC this Thursday night. Stars of the show were asked what the show has meant to them. Here’s a look at their goodbye interviews.