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Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb confounds doctors, shows signs of miraculous recovery from coma, pneumonia

ByChris Gaines

The world of music lovers has been saddened in recent days by the passing of Dick Clark and The Band’s Levon Helm, but a great ray of hope has just broken out for Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb. Admitted to a London hospital for a whole host of serious health issues, then coming down with pneumonia and slipping into a coma, things looked terribly grim for Gibb. But with his family keeping a bedside vigil, doctors are hinting at something that might best be considered a miracle.

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PHOTOS BIO Who is Lacey Buchanan, Jake Owens’ fiancee?

ByChris Gaines

Jake Owens fans already know her as the saucy vixen in leather looking for a cowboy in the video for “Eight Seconds Out”, and the beautiful brunette who was both barefoot and in blue jeans in the “life imitates art” video for “Barefoot Blue Jean Night.” But now after a romantic on-stage marriage proposal from the guy with a #1 hit single riding high on the country charts, more people want to know: Who is Lacey Buchanan? Starcasm tells you more about the 23-year-old Florida native who caught the eye – and then the heart – of one of country’s hottest superstars!

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VIDEO Jake Owen proposes to Lacey Buchanan on stage in Vero Beach, Florida

ByChris Gaines

Sorry ladies, Jake Owen’s off the market. Sorry fellas, that gorgeous woman from “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” video is gonna have to stay in your dreams. Jake Owen shocked his hometown crowd in Vero Beach, FL, by proposing marriage to his girlfriend, Lacey Buchanan. Wanna know more?

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Bee Gees Legend Robin Gibb Hospitalized Again In London For Further Surgery

ByChris Gaines

Bee Gees fans will be distressed to learn that the Brother Gibb with one of the the most dramatic vibrato voices in pop music history has been readmitted to a London hospital for yet another surgery. His most recent public appearances have carried an upbeat message of health, but the frail figure carried by Robin could not be denied. His strong voice is still there, though, giving hope that he will carry on to full health. For more details, keep reading…

Remembering Whitney Houston: 1991 Super Bowl National Anthem, “Memories” by Material, and astonishing “vocals only” “How Will I Know”

ByChris Gaines

After the shock of Whitney Houston’s untimely death, Starcasm looks back at a pair of obscure but titanic early performances, as well as the one performance that may well be her lasting legacy to greatness. Fortunately, we’ll always have the music…

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Georgia Mall “WELCOMES WALKERS” to celebrate Walking Dead premiere?

ByChris Gaines

We’re not quite sure what the Milledgeville Mall in Middle Georgia had planned for AMC’s mid-season Walking Dead premiere, but part of their festivities involved opening their doors wide for the most controversial customer base this side of People of Wal-Mart.

VIDEO Great White Shark sighting off Sebastian Florida’s Atlantic Ocean coast

ByChris Gaines

Earlier this week, a rare Great White shark sighting off the coast of Sebastian, Florida, was captured on some astounding video by a spearfisherman with nerves of steel. If you’ve ever wanted to know what it would be like to come face to face with a Great White while diving deep in the ocean waters, this video will take you there!

MUST SEE VIDEO: Atlanta Braves beat New York Mets with walk off balk by D.J. Carrasco

ByChris Gaines

The man and woman in the picture to the left? They’re Mets fans. They paid their hard-earned money to watch their favorite team play tonight. And for nine innings, the Mets played valiantly against their mortal enemy, the Chipper Jones-led Atlanta Braves. And then a very rare but hilarious goofball play by relief pitcher D.J. Carrasco lost them the game. Life for Mets fans is really hard. If you want to make it even harder, you must share this story with them. Details inside…

VIRAL VIDEO: “I’m not a crazy person, I’m a very well educated person” train argument on Metro North

ByChris Gaines

She may be well educated – in everything but good manners. Meet the New York Metro North train rider who has her doctorate in Entitled Bitchery. Asked politely by the conductor to refrain from dropping “F-bombs” on her cell phone, she instead stepped right into a viral video phenomenon. See the video here!

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Weinergate: Delaware Police Interview Teenage Girl About Rep. Anthony Weiner Tweets

ByChris Gaines

The Monday press conference in which he admitted to repeated lies didn’t do it. The House ethics inquiry into his behavior announced by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi didn’t do it. The calls from many of his Democratic peers to resign didn’t do it. What will cause Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) to resign? Maybe official police inquiries into sexting messages sent to teenage girls? Yeah, that might do it…

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Breaking News: Weinergate Enters New Phase, Scandal Embroiling Rep. Anthony Weiner Continues

ByChris Gaines

Weinergate, Phase 1: Embarrassing pics allegedly of married congressman’s junk goes out to 21-year-old college co-ed. Phase 2: Alleged Twitter relationship with comely porn star unveiled. Phase 3: What is it with a 46-year-old congressman allegedly tweeting high school girls? Phase 4: Future NYC mayoral candidate allegedly tweets pics of him and his “pussies” to a woman who is not his wife. Endgame: Where there’s a bunch of “allegeds” alleged against you, you’re a Weiner that might be flame broiled.

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VIDEO: Porn Star Ginger Lee of Anthony Weiner Twitter Fame Speaks In Interview!

ByChris Gaines

Porn star, exotic dancer, “follower” of Anthony Weiner, and Marcia Brady look alike Ginger Lee speaks! She refuses to talk to the press about her role in the scandal gripping the media this week. But we’ve got plenty of video of Ms. Lee opening up on the topics you most want to hear about! Here’s your chance to see a PG-13 version of what Anthony Weiner thinks is hot and sexy! (Presumably besides his wife, that is…)

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PHOTOS: Who is Ginger Lee, Rep. Anthony Weiner’s favorite porn star?

ByChris Gaines

The unfortunately named Brooklyn/Queens Democratic Representative Anthony Weiner may have the most famously photographed dingaling since Brett Favre. Whether or not he sent the infamous pete tweet of his bulging briefs to 21-year-old Gennette Cordova, he’s still in a whole heap of trouble as the sensational story becomes the focus of media attention as well as the attention of his stunning newlywed wife. But Cordova wasn’t the only suspicious Twitter activity for Weiner! Meet Ginger Lee, the p0rn star Weiner fervently “followed” on Twitter!

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VIDEO: Avril Lavigne Drops “F” Bomb At Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Game Family Event

ByChris Gaines

Newly unveiled video of Avril Lavigne takes you directly to the controversy that has been swirling the last couple days since her controversial performance after the Tampa Bay Devil Rays game in St. Petersburg, FL. But is the real offense the “F” bomb…or the anti-social, anti-parent sing-along that came afterwords? As always at Starcasm, you get to be the judge!

PHOTO Osama Bin Laden death picture to be released; “explosion of conspiracy theories”

ByChris Gaines

It was only 48 hours ago that the White House announced that terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden found himself at the business end of a Seal Team 6 firearm. Since then, conspiracy theories have been simmering on the backburner. The main theme? “Where’s the body?” In a bid to keep this from boiling over, the White House has reluctantly decided to release photographic proof of bin Laden’s death.

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VIDEO: President Obama Late Night Address: Osama bin Laden Dead!

ByChris Gaines

President Obama has called a White House press conference late on Sunday night, 10:30 pm, a planned 15-minute address. Whatever the topic, a hastily called press conference at this time of the night on Sunday is a big deal. UPDATE Osama Bin Laden has been announced to be dead. The 10:30 pm announcement has still…

SETLIST, REVIEW: Sade Soldier Of Love concert tour kickoff in Nice, France, show reveals “Ultimate Collection” of songs!

ByChris Gaines

Sade kicked off their Soldier of Love tour in Nice, France, tonight. Before the band and their lovely lead singer continue their conquering of Europe, then cross the Atlantic to take over North America, check out the photos, reviews and song selections from their first concert performance in 10 years!

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VIDEO: Donald Trump goes pottymouth with “F words” tirade at Las Vegas speech, announces candidacy?

ByChris Gaines

They normally say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, so maybe the Donald thought all the “F bombs” dropped at a speech wouldn’t go beyond the casino walls. That’s not how it works, though, and Starcasm has some of the high rollin’ highlights straight from Trump’s pottymouth, including a side comment about his candidacy that sounds a lot like he’s made up his mind!

VIDEO: Atlanta tornado forecaster Megan McGlover of “WMLM” reporting from her bathtub!

ByChris Gaines

Megan McGlover started the day with an eloquent blog post about the beauty of unpredictable weather, and ended it cowering in her bathtub reconsidering everything! See the viral video that shows how one Georgian chose to hilariously handle the tornados outside.

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Born Again! President Obama releases long form Hawaii birth certificate at press conference, Donald Trump replies

ByChris Gaines

It has finally happened: President Barack Obama released his long form certificate of birth from the state of Hawaii. See what’s on it, if it answers any longstanding questions, or simply creates more… and perhaps more important: What does Donald Trump have to say about it?

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PHOTOS, MUGSHOTS: Six arrested in abominable murder of Seath Tyler Jackson, including Michael Bargo and ex-girlfriend Amber Wright

ByChris Gaines

Five teenagers allegedly beat and shot to death a 15-year-old boy, then burned him to ashes and disposed of him in a rock quarry in Summerfield, Florida, a small town northwest of Orlando. Get the details on this heinous crime, including Marion County Sheriff’s office mugshots.

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Rebecca Black vs. Ark Music Factory: Is the ark splintering in copyright lawsuit?

ByChris Gaines

Is the Ark sinking? Rebecca Black sues Patrice Wilson and Clarence Jey for copyright infringement. As fast as Rebecca Black’s career shot into the sky, will it be that fast for the Ark Music Factory to fall to earth in Hindenbergian fashion? And what does this mean for potential stars on the rise Alana Lee, Abby Victor and more?

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Funny Or Die: “Black Friday” Rebecca Black overdoses on Werther’s Originals with Sammy Hagar

ByChris Gaines

It wouldn’t be Friday without a post about Rebecca Black. Nor would it be April 1st without a hilarious video from the guys at Funny or Die. But I’m sorry, there’s nothing funny about Rebecca Black overdosing on candy. And Sammy Hagar is right when he says “Friday” is the greatest song ever written. What’s the joke here?

WE SO EXCITED! New Rebecca Black album and single: “LOL” to follow up “Friday”!

ByChris Gaines

There’s news on a new single and album from pop culture phenom Rebecca Black, but if we tell you the name, you can’t laugh! Ready? “LOL!” That’s it: “LOL!” Hey, you’re laughing! Cut it out! There’s plenty more details where that came from, our Starcasm BFFs!

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2011 Juno Awards Photos: Shania Twain, Neil Young, Arcade Fire, Daniel Lanois and more from the red carpet!

ByChris Gaines

Canada’s 2011 Juno Awards showcased the resplendent beauty of Shania Twain, the vital musical insurgency of Arcade Fire, and the grizzled independence of Neil Young. Starcasm’s got the pics to prove it!

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VIDEO “Friday” interview with Ark Music Factory founder and Rebecca Black producer Patrice Wilson

ByChris Gaines

The secretive producer, writer and rapper of Ark Music Factory finally speaks! And guess when? Friday, of course! One of the maestros behind Rebecca Black, Alana Lee, Abby Victor and the AMF phenomenon gives an exclusive interview, and he answers questions about AMF seeking out talent, charges of exploiting kids and parents and destroying pop music, how and why AMF does what they do, and more!

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SETLIST PHOTOS Duran Duran “Unstaged” Directed By David Lynch, Live Review VIDEO

ByChris Gaines

What do Double D Barbie dolls, a grill full of weiners and Duran Duran have in common? If you said David Lynch, you’re right on, Eraserhead. If you said anything else, maybe you need to read up on one of the most intriguing combinations to come along in a long while!

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PHOTOS Who are Alana Lee’s boy crush and mean girl enemy in the video for “Butterflies”?

ByChris Gaines

The comments are going crazy, the emails are flowing in: Who is the boy in Alana Lee’s “Butterflies”? And who is the mean girl? Starcasm’s got the scoop on Anthony Ballestero and Kyndall Slotemaker, the actors in one of YouTube’s hottest videos!

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VIDEO Neil Diamond’s Drunken Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame induction speech

ByChris Gaines

You say you like your Neil Diamond drunk, passive aggressive and squirrely? Neil Diamond’s only preparation for his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was a bottle of “Red, Red Wine” with a Tennessee Moonshine chaser, and Starcasm has the rambling video of his speech!

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VIDEO Is Alana Lee’s “Butterflies” the next breakout hit for Ark Music Factory?

ByChris Gaines

Rebecca Black started the week on Monday with a YouTube explosion and ended it on Friday with a Good Morning America interview. We don’t know what the future holds specifically for Ms. Black (other than for her, Sunday is two days afterwords), but we can muse about which of the Ark Music Factory stable might have similar stardom in her future.

Keep reading to watch the video “Butterflies” by Alana Lee, which gets my award for the best single released so far by the Ark Music Factory! (Includes lyrics)

VIDEOS Ark Music Factory Builds Stable Of Popstars: Rebecca Black, Alana Lee and more!

ByChris Gaines

Find out all about Ark Music Factory, the folks responsible for the Rebecca Black music video “Friday” and many, many more just like it! See sample videos from some of their other artists including Alana Lee, Abby Victor and Britt Rutter, and find out how you can have your own music video built by this teen star factory!

VIDEO PHOTOS – Is Rebecca Black’s “Friday” YouTube hit fake or real?

ByChris Gaines

You may not have heard this song on the radio…yet. But it’s a YouTube smash, racking up hits faster than you can say “Bieber.” Granted, we first heard about Rebecca Black’s song and video for “Friday” from this Tosh.0 post ridiculing the presentation of the video, the performance and especially the lyrics, but 3 million plus views is 3 million plus views! Keep reading to watch the video everyone is talking about!

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PHOTO Lou Reed takes a walk on the wild side, hails a NYC cab

ByChris Gaines

It’s not uncommon for the correspondents here at Starcasm Control to be jamming out to some good music while we work. Wouldja believe I was listening to the classic Lou Reed album New York when this pic came across the wire? Keep reading to see Lou dealing with the frustrating street hassle of hailing a cab in New York City, and find out what the Velvet Underground vet and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is up to nowadays besides riding around in taxis!

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals get more cowbell with Mankind Mick Foley

ByChris Gaines

In a strange and beautiful confluence of music and professional wrestling retired legend Mankind Mick Foley joined Grace Potter and the Nocturnals last night at their gig in Orlando and played cowbell! That’s right, the beautiful and talented Grace Potter knows that what every band needs is more cowbell baby. That and Mankind Mick Foley! Read on for a great twit-pic and video from the show.

Where is Diff’rent Strokes’ Dudley Ramsey now? 30 Rock’s Tina Fey name drops Arnold’s best pal

ByChris Gaines

I was a child of the ’70s and ’80s, and if you were like me, you were a hardcore watcher of Diff’rent Strokes. The lives of the main child actors from the series have played out in the tabloids, but thanks in large part to Tina Fey referencing him in an episode of 30 Rock people are beginning to ask, “Whatever happened to the kid who played Arnold’s best friend Dudley?” Keep reading to find out! (You know there are Diff’rent Strokes video clips!)

Alison Krauss and Union Station to release ‘Paper Airplane’ April 12

ByChris Gaines

I can’t decide what is lovelier: the voice of Alison Krauss or…Alison Krauss! If I had the tiger blood of Charlie Sheen and capable of building my own harem of goddesses, I’d try my darndest to bring Alison into the fold, if only so she could play that fiddle and sing with that gorgeous voice of hers. But I digress! Keep reading to find out about Alison’s return to bluegrass alongside Union Station for the Rounder Records album Paper Airplane set to be released April 12!

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7 new photos from Captain America: The First Avenger with Chris Evans

ByChris Gaines

Marvel’s doling out some nice preview pictures today from their upcoming super hero flicks! First it was the sultry Natalie Portman getting her due in a couple newly unveiled stills from May’s Thor. Now there’s a big batch of seven stills from July’s Captain America: The First Avenger starring Chris Evans as Marvel’s super-soldier! Keep reading for all the cap snaps you can handle!

Exiled From Main Street? Rolling Stones drop Ronnie Wood?

ByChris Gaines

You’d think the only thing the Stones would want to drop this week was an absolutely awesome reissue of their classic 1972 opus, Exile On Main Street. But no! They have also seemingly dropped one of their guitarists, the legendary Ronnie Wood! Keep reading to find out what may be the most passive-aggressively rendered band announcement in memory!