Category Archives: Entertainment

J-notes and such

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Bernard McCoy

Some passing notes gathered from the journalism, advertising and PR landscape- The New York Times reports that four of its journalists were released into the custody of Turkish diplomats and crossed into Tunisia. Best news organization to monitor Japan’s earthquake, … Continue reading →

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Charlie Sheen inspires new word

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Bernard McCoy

Charlie Sheen is on a roll. Whether you think he’s gone bonkers or is simply crazy like a fox, Charlie’s captured the attention of millions of people. Today he was formally fired from the top rated TV show Two and … Continue reading →

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“Dancing with the Stars” host channels Johnny Carson

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Bernard McCoy

Nebraska son, University of Nebraska-Lincoln broadcast graduate and comedic great Johnny Carson lives on- Most recently in a Tom Bergeron  interview. As host of Dancing with the Stars and America’s Funniest Videos, the Emmy-winning Bergeron is seen by millions of … Continue reading →

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Mr. President: What’s going on?

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Bernard McCoy

Mom, wife, CFO and military veteran Velma Hart asked President Obama a powerful question at a CNBC town hall meeting Monday. “I’ve been told that I voted for a man who said he was going to change things in a … Continue reading →

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Edgar Winter lives on

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Bernard McCoy

At age 62, Edgar Winter no longer inhabits America’s popular music mainstream. That chunk of the music turf has always been driven by the tastes of a younger demographic. Winter though is still as good or better a musician, vocalist … Continue reading →

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