Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Kenny Chesney Plays Saints' Post-Super Bowl Party

Kenny Chesney will sometimes play special shows for fans. "The Times Picayune" newspaper says the country star gave a special performance over the weekend, playing at the New Orleans Saints' post-game party following their Super Bowl 44 win. His appearance came at the request of Saints head coach Sean Peyton. The festivities were held at the InterContinental Miami hotel's second floor ballroom, and also included a set from the New Orleans-based band Better Than Ezra. Chesney capped off the entertainment with a 30-minute show which included renditions of "Living in Fast Forward" and "Beer In Mexico." Other celebrities on hand to help the Saints celebrate included Jimmy Buffett, Harry Connick Jr., and the Black Eyed Peas' Will.i.am.

Josh Turner will be a guest on CBS' "The Late Show with David Letterman" tonight. The singer was originally slated to appear on Monday night's editio

Josh Turner will be a guest on CBS' "The Late Show with David Letterman" tonight. The singer was originally slated to appear on Monday night's edition of the program, but unexpected circumstances resulted in the taping running long, and Turner getting bumped. Turner's performance is now expected to be part of Wednesday's show. The singer is making the TV rounds to promote his new CD, "Haywire." The CD features the song "Why Don't We Just Dance," which just hit number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. In addition to his "Letterman" appearance, Turner will also be paying a visit to Martha Stewart's syndicated show. He'll be a guest on "Martha" on Friday.

Tim McGraw Shares His Tour Prep Strategy

Tim McGraw says his tour development is an evolutionary and collaborative process. The singer explains that he draws on his previous experiences, but he also likes to have group brainstorming sessions to come up with new concepts. McGraw notes that he keeps an open mind throughout the planning. This week McGraw is launching his extensive tour behind his latest CD, "Southern Voice." The 60-date trek has shows booked into August. Lady Antebellum is on board as the opening act. McGraw will begin his road trip in Omaha, Nebraska on Thursday.

Tim McGraw's "Southern Voice" Tour Dates Close to Home:

February 12 - Madison, WI Alliant Energy Center
February 13 - Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena
June 19 - Chicago, Illinois, at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
June 24 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at the Marcus Amphitheater

Students Hit With Felony Snowball Charges

After the official 2010 Dupont Circle snowball fight on Saturday, orgainzers are preparing for another war between the 'North' and the 'South.' The Official Dupont Circle Snowball Fight facebook fanpage has over 6,000 fans now, and it looks as if snowed in DC'ers will return for another battle. The previous fight on Saturday generated some excellent media coverage in the midst of otherwise bleak news about power outages and unplowed streets. So far the snowball battles have been waged in good spirits in spite of cars getting pelted on the streets by participants. In December, a DC police officer (allegedly?) pulled a gun after his Hummer was pelted with snow during the first snowball fight.

Students Hit With Felony Snowball Charges

Two college students in Virginia have been hit with felony charges for throwing snowballs. According to thesmokinggun.com, police in Harrisonburg nabbed the pair for allegedly pelting a city snowplow and an undercover squad car during Saturday's blizzard. Prosecutors have charged the two 21-year-old James Madison University students with throwing missiles at occupied vehicles. If convicted, the men face up to five years in prison and fines of up to 25-hundred dollars each.

Teen Drives Car Through High School

A Washington teenager was literally cruising the halls of his high school last Friday night. According to "The Seattle Times," the 17-year-old student drove his parents car through the halls of Shorecrest High School. The teen made it about 75 yards before he eventually crashed into a security office. Two employees were in the building at the time and heard the commotion. Police reported to the school a short time later and eventually located the student on school property. He was taken to Harborview Medical Center "for a mental evaluation." Authorities say the teen did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

"Late Show" Stage Manager Biff Henderson Injured During Show Taping

"The Late Show with David Letterman" stage manager Biff Henderson can catch a pass, but he might not be looking to sign on with an NFL team anytime soon. "The New York Daily News" says that during Monday's taping of the late night talk show, Henderson was tossing passes back and forth with host David Letterman as they waited for New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees -- one of the show's guests who was stuck in traffic. One of Letterman's passes took Henderson deeper than expected, and while he proclaimed, quote, "I caught it," he fell off the stage and into the audience in the process. Henderson said he hurt his knee in the tumble, and paramedics were called. He went by ambulance to New York's Roosevelt Hospital, where he was treated and released Monday night. Letterman, meanwhile, continued on with his show.