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Tim McGraw Set to Appear on 'Austin City Limits' TV Show

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:00:57 +0000

It’s been a busy summer for Tim McGraw, what with his rigorous touring schedule, but the ‘Better Than I Used to Be’ singer has found time to tape a live performance for the iconic ‘Austin City Limits’ public television program. The country superstar made the announcement via his official Twitter account.

What City Has Joined New York in the Quest to Ban Giant Sodas?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:29:20 +0000

Looks like New York City is once again a trend-setter — its proposed ban on large sodas has made Cambridge, MA wonder whether it should follow suit. On Monday night, Mayor Henrietta Davis suggested the idea at a city council meeting, saying sugary soda doesn’t just make people fat, it also contributes to diabetes and [...]

What's the World's Most Expensive City?

Don Deane — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:47:49 +0000

If you’re looking for an inexpensive city to relocate to, Tokyo is NOT it. According to a new survey by the consulting firm Mercer, the Asian city ranks number one as the most expensive city in the world.

2012 NBA Finals Preview: Miami Heat vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Joe Student — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 21:43:50 +0000

The Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals for the second consecutive year by eliminating the Boston Celtics, 101-88, in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday. The Heat will play the Oklahoma City Thunder, the NBA’s Western Conference champions, in the 2012 NBA Finals, starting Tuesday night in Oklahoma City. The Heat [...]

Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery + More Step Up to the Plate for City of Hope Softball Challenge

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 17:26:16 +0000

Greer Stadium was the place to be Saturday morning (June 9) if you were in Nashville for the 2012 CMA Music Festival. Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Vince Gill, Brantley Gilbert, David Nail, James Otto, RaeLynn, Chuck Wicks, Greg Bates, Whitney Duncan, the LoCash Cowboys and Bucky Covington were just a few of the stars on hand to play in the 22nd Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge, which raised funds for cancer research.

Rodney Atkins' Annual Music City Gives Back Concert to Take Place Tuesday

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 17:00:18 +0000

Rodney Atkins is gearing up for his annual Music City Gives Back concert, which will be held this week during the 2012 CMA Music Festival. On Tuesday (June 5), Atkins and some of his singing pals will take the outdoor stage in the heart of downtown Nashville to help benefit the American Red Cross.

Scotty McCreery, Carrie Underwood + More to Go to Bat for Annual City of Hope Softball Challenge

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:00:04 +0000

One of the most anticipated events held during the 2012 CMA Music Festival is the annual City of Hope Softball Challenge, which brings country music’s biggest stars to the baseball field for a great cause. This year, Scotty McCreery, Carrie Underwood, LoCash Cowboys, Lauren Alaina, Brantley Gilbert, Vince Gill, Chuck Wicks, David Nail, James Otto, Jeffrey Steele and many more have signed on for the big game, set for Saturday, June 9.

New York City to Ban Large Soft Drinks – Is Your City Next?

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:35:32 +0000

By this time next year, residents of New York City won’t be able to buy an absurdly large and absurdly overpriced cup of soda to go alongside their absurdly large and absurdly overpriced vat of popcorn when they are enjoying a movie.

That’s because New York mayor Mike Bloomberg has proposed a ban — which is widely expected to be ratified by the city’s board of health — that would outlaw the sale of sugary drinks that are over 16 ounces.

Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery + More to Grab a Glove for 2012 City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game

Megan Pacella — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:00:55 +0000

Every year, hundreds of thousands of country music fans flock to the streets of Nashville for CMA fest. The four-day Country Music Association festival is filled with great music, southern food and lots of country music stars. But before the celebs take to the stage, plenty of them line up on the softball field at Nashville’s Greer Stadium to participate in the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game.

New York Is Officially the Nation's Rudest City

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:00:13 +0000

According to a ‘Travel + Leisure’ survey of their well-trodden readership, New York City, true to its reputation, is the rudest city in the nation. The Big Apple lost out on the top spot in the previous three annual surveys, when West Coast behemoth Los Angeles took the “rudest city” crown. But for whatever reasons Angelenos got [...]

PETA Targets City of Turkey for a Vegan-Friendly Name Change [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:00:53 +0000

The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA, does some good work, but it’s the organization’s more absurd stunts that often make headlines — and this one is a prime example.

Citing the suffering of turkeys during the Thanksgiving season, PETA sent a letter to the mayor of Turkey, Texas and asked him to change the town’s name to the tofu-based meat alternative “Tofurky” instead.

Notible Lawsuits Against the City of Billings – Karen's Top 5

Karen Gallagher — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:55:36 +0000

Does anyone else see the pattern here? Show us the money! That is what seems to be the norm anymore when it comes to the City of Billings. The City has been plagued with lawsuits over the past few years, and in some cases rightly so. Here are just a few of the lawsuits that have been filed against our lovely city.

Raleigh, NC Is the Best City to Live — Did Your City Make the Top 20?

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:00:27 +0000

The 377,487 residents of Raleigh, the state capital of North Carolina, have something to cheer about as their city has been rated the number one city to live in the nation by Businessweek.com’s first-ever ranking of America’s Best Cities. The rankings were created by looking at 16 factors, including the number of nightlife and cultural [...]