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Official: Ashton Kutcher Joins ‘Two and a Half Men’
As widely expected, Ashton Kutcher will officially replace Charlie Sheen on 'Two and a Half Men' next fall.
"I can't wait to get to work with this ridiculously talented 2.5 team and I believe we can fill the stage with laughter that will echo in viewers' homes," Kutcher said in a statement released Friday. "I can't replace Charlie Sheen but I'm going to work my ass off to entertain the hell out of people!"
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NBC Cancels ‘The Event,’ ‘Law & Order: Los Angeles’; ABC Drops ‘Brothers & Sisters,’ ‘V’ and More
The networks continue to clean house this week.
After passing on the much-debated 'Wonder Woman' pilot, NBC announced Friday that it is canceling freshman series 'The Event,' 'Law & Order: Los Angeles' and 'Outsourced.'
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Watch Lightning Strike a Plane [VIDEO]
Last weekend, an Emirates Airbus 380 was struck by a jagged bolt of lightning as it began its descent into London's Heathrow Airport. Luckily, none of the passengers aboard were harmed, and the plane made it safely to the ground.
Believe it or not, airplanes generally sustain a couple of lightning strikes per year, and are designed so that their bodies act as a conductor, allowing the lightning to pass through without causing any damage.
What made this particular lightning strike different was that it was caught on video. Read on to see this latest jolt from Mother Nature plus other crazy lighting attacks from the past.
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Brad Paisley on Carrie Underwood – ‘I Don’t Think There’s a Better Singer Than Her’
Taste of Country got an exclusive interview with Brad Paisley this week, in which, among other things, the country superstar talks about how Carrie Underwood has become his go-to duet partner.
"She’s probably pretty much my first choice to sing with when it comes to a duet with a woman like that. I mean, we just sort of share the same values and get along that well," Paisley tells Taste of Country. "I just don’t think there’s a better singer than her, so it’s sort of selfish to be able to sing with her and perform."
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McDonald’s to Receive $1 Billion Makeover
The interior decor at your local Golden Arches leaves a lot to be desired, but that won't be the case for much longer.
The fast food giant plans to drop roughly $1 billion to re-decorate its restaurants, replacing red-and-yellow plastic with faux-leather and harsh overhead lighting with something that creates more ambiance.
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Former Michigan Star and NBA Player Robert ‘Tractor’ Traylor Dead at 34
According to multiple reports, former Michigan basketball star and NBA player Robert 'Tractor' Traylor was found dead Wednesday on the bedroom floor of his apartment in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico. He was 34.
Police said Traylor had been missing for a few days, and that he apparently died of a heart attack. At time of his death, Traylor, a team member for the Bayamon Cowboys, was recovering from a heel injury.
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Fox Cancels ‘Lie to Me,’ ‘Human Target,’ ‘Breaking In,’ ‘The Chicago Code,’ ‘Traffic Light’
Fox delivered a slew of bad news to TV fans late Tuesday evening.
The network officially canceled five of its series, among them 'Lie to Me' (pictured) and 'Human Target.' Both 'Lie' and 'Target' - which lasted three and two seasons, respectively - averaged just 7.6 million viewers this season, according to EW.com.
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K99 at the Sundance Steakhouse & Saloon Tuesday
K99 gave away keys at the Sundance Steakhouse & Saloon that could start that 2011 Nissan Titan Truck from Ehrlich Nissan Tuesday night, May 10, 2011. Were you there? Make sure you enter to win a key.
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Announcing the Winner of Our Kenny Chesney Contest
We're happy to announce that John Bruce Evans is the official winner of last month's Kenny Chesney contest! Evans and a guest will fly from Texas to Green Bay, where they'll see Chesney play at Lambeau Field on June 11, and get the chance to meet the superstar.
We put on the contest last month with the help of our friends at Taste of Country. Read more about Evans — plus your chance to win a trip to see Brad Paisley in West Palm Beach, Fla. — after the jump.
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Looking For Some Great Deals Today? [PHOTOS]
The 2011 edition of the 'Worlds Largest Yard Sale' is going on today until 3pm this afternoon at the Outlets at Loveland. The 200+ booths were set up and ready to go for the public when the gates opened at 7am. Admission is free, and deals abound. Clothing, trinkets, equipment, food. Shop 'til' you drop with K99.
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Alligator Vandalizes Florida Cop Car
Law enforcement officials are trained to deal with most scenarios. But an alligator attacking a police car? That's a different story.
According to reports, a rascally 10-foot alligator took a bite out of an Alachua County sheriff deputy's vehicle in Florida. The creature was reportedly spotted attacking the patrol car near a country club in Gainesville. The deputy watched the carnage as he waited for an alligator trapper to show up. Naturally, the car's front bumper was heavily damaged.
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‘Here’s Your Sign’ – Bill Engvall Set to Return to Greeley [VIDEO]
Comedian Bill Engvall, best know for his work as a stand-up comic and part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour will return to Greeley on Saturday, May 14th.
Get ready to laugh with Bill Engvall at the Union Colony Civic Center.
Watch a preview of the show after the jump.