Archive for May 27th, 2009

In one of the fights most deserving of the “freak show” label in recent memory, former MLB star Jose Canseco took part in a bout against the 7′2″ Hong Man Choi on the recent DREAM.9 card. The full video of the fight is available online for viewer perusal. »

When it comes to television ratings, new series “Glee” proved to be no match for lead-in “American Idol.” But while “Glee” has shown no signs of becoming a television phenomenon, the dramedy did manage to make a hit of its musical tie-in. Tomorrow’s Billboard Hot 100 chart will reveal that “Don’t Stop Believin’,” which... »

They are two of television’s most well-received dramas, and they both are the subject of recent casting developments. On the premium cable side, acclaimed series “Dexter,” set to enter its fourth season, has tapped veteran actor and “3rd Rock from the Sun” star John Lithgow to guest as a serial killer. In a release... »

The week-long attempt at scoring publicity for the “Denver Debacle” earned WWE a great deal of mainstream media attention. It did not, however, succeed in turning this past Monday’s RAW into a must-see program. The show’s cable rating was less than half of the number credited to Game 4 of the Los Angeles Lakers... »

Though Ultimate Warrior has not had a significant presence in the pro wrestling media recently, he remains on WWE’s radar. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that his suit against WWE and the McMahons over the “Self Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior” DVD is still ongoing. Warrior’s claim includes allegations of false portrayal regarding some... »

It was reported in an earlier story that WWE Chairman Vince McMahon was on a “talent pushing kick” to help elevate younger stars to the top. Sources say McMahon is not the only WWE lockerroom veteran interested in helping new names reach the top of the WWE ladder. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter says that... »

Rapper Eminem returned to the top of the charts with “Relapse,” his first full-length studio since 2004’s “Encore.” The album tops the Billboard 200 with 608,000 sales, marking the best sales week for an album since October’s “Black Ice” release from AC/DC. The strong chart performance was not, however, a record-setter for Eminem; his “Encore” posted... »