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Russian Maniac Blows Up Snowmen, Because Those Guys Had It Coming

GuySpeed Editors — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:45:47 +0000

The Cold War may be over, but one burly man in Russia has started his own violent icy rebellion ... against snowmen.

Burkburnett High School Jazz Band Gets Honorable Mention in Kidd Kraddick Classroom Musical Contest

Kacy Collins — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:06:24 +0000

If you are a regular listener of Kidd Kraddick in the Morning or you've tuned in once or twice in the last couple months chances are you've heard of their Classroom Musical contest. You haven't Well it's a simple little contest that Kidd and his gang does to h

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The Best Nostalgic Halloween Songs

Emerald Catron — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:40:42 +0000

We're really getting into the Halloween spirit here at TheFW. It's nothing new -- it's always been one of our favorite holidays (right after Arbor Day). So, while we enjoying settling down with a good (bad) scary movie, sometimes we wax a little nostalgic. These are the songs from our childhood that really get us in the mood for trick or treating, which we're apparently too "old" to do anymore, unless our plan to dress up like a scary six-year-old finally works. Check them out, and let us know if we missed one of your favorites.

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U Can't Touch This Obama/MC Hammer Mashup

Emerald Catron — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:16:06 +0000

Remember the "you didn't build that" debacle? It turns out if you take enough of President Obama's words out of context you can make him do a little rap song that sounds remarkably like "U Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer

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If You Want Your Kids to Turn Out Well, Get Them Involved in Music

Shauna Wright — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:36:17 +0000

Want to make your kids better people?

Here’s new that will be music to your ears.

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Cleveland Indians Pitcher Jason Kipnis Caught Singing Adele During a Game

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:27:36 +0000

As is often pointed out by the game’s critics, baseball can be a bit slow. So what’s a fielder to do during the often excruciating periods between pitches?

Well, if you’re Cleveland Indians’ second baseman Jason Kipnis, you do a bit of singing. Adele‘s ‘Someone Like You’ to be exact.

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President Obama Releases His Official Campaign Playlist

Kory King — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:52:45 +0000

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No matter what you think about his policies, this guy is by far the hippest, most tech savvy Commander in Chief the U.S. has seen. To prove this once again, President Obama has just posted his official 2012 presidential campaign playlist to his TUMBLR and SPOTIFY accounts.

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The 10 Most Cringeworthy Team Songs in Sports History [VIDEOS]

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:22:39 +0000

Athletes carry an aura of invincibility that seems to make their fans think that just because they can jump high, run like lightning or throw a ball the length of a small subdivision, that means they can do just about anything. This leads to the music industry automatically assuming that they can also sing. If [...]

Bing Crosby's 'White Christmas' Named Favorite Christmas Song — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:50:35 +0000

There is no escaping Christmas songs this time of year, even if one wanted to, so most people have an opinion as to which of these yuletide tunes they like best.

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Can Boxing Breed Better Musicians? Eastman Professor Says, Yes

Shauna Wright — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:54:42 +0000

Students at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY often spend more than half their waking hours practicing their respective instruments. What’s not common practice, however, is a different kind of training spearheaded by one of the university teachers — boxing.

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Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber Get Cozy In Controversial 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' Video

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:59:36 +0000

The new video for the Mariah Carey/Justin Bieber collaboration ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ is raising more than a few eyebrows.

The clip, which you can watch below, features the 41-year-old Carey dressed in an uber-sexy Santa costume with nary a trace of the weight she gained while pregnant with twins, catching the eye of the 17-year-old tween sensation — and then cuddling up with him at the end.

Baby, it is officially no longer cold inside. Yowza!

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Justin Bieber Makes Grown Men Scream In Macy's Black Friday Ad [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:25:13 +0000

Maybe it’s his sleeker new haircut, but pop sensation Justin Bieber seems to be expanding his fanbase.

In a funny new ad for Macy’s, the Biebs makes an assortment of middle-aged men squeal in delight as he makes his way to the department store’s Black Friday sale.

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Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' Duet Raises Questions [AUDIO]

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:39:20 +0000

It must officially be the Christmas season, because the Justin Bieber/Mariah Carey ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ collaboration hit the web today, four days before the Bieb’s holiday album ‘Under the Mistletoe’ hits stores.

Wait…is it us, or do Mariah’s vocals sound exactly the same as they did in the original song? Something’s fishy…

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10 Years Later: Songs About 9/11 [VIDEOS]

Stephanie Berning — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:46:08 +0000

Getty Images After the terrorist attacks 10 years ago on September 11, the country and world came together to grieve, comfort and find hope. After the collapse of the Twin Towers, artists turned to music to express the array of emotions provoked by the attacks. Artists from all genres — from Bruce Springsteen to Aaron [...]

Trans Siberian Orchestra To Visit Wichita Falls

Dave Diamond — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:42:06 +0000

After a summer like this, with 4th of July celebrations moved to September 3rd and then to New Year's Eve, we need something good. Something cool. We need ... A Little Christmas ... And we're gonna get some!

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Is Apple Wealthier Than the US Government?

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 16:40:54 +0000

According to the latest daily statement from the US Treasury, as well as Apple’s latest earning report, the tech company now has more cash on hand than the US government.

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'The Edge of Glory' Music Video: Watch Lady Gaga Dance on a Fire Escape

Andy Scott — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:26:43 +0000

Subtle isn’t exactly a word one would use to describe Lady Gaga, but the Grammy-winning ‘Born This Way’ star has taken it down a notch in the video for her latest single, ‘The Edge of Glory.’

A leather-clad Gaga spends much of the video dancing (crawling?) around on a fire escape, which may not necessarily please fans who prefer her antics in, say, ‘Judas.’

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Best Places in Wichita Falls for a Bachelor Party – Tony's Top Five

Tony Kerns — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:45:11 +0000

You’re ready to take the plunge. How do you spend your last night of freedom? Praying? Calling your ex-girlfriends? Here’s my list of the best places to spend that great night in Wichita Falls. Maximus Gentlemens Club Ok… a “gentlemen’s club” may be the obvious answer, but that doesn’t make it the wrong answer. No [...]

7 Singers Other Than Christina Aguiera Who Flubbed the National Anthem

Aaron Galloway — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:30:29 +0000

Christina Aguilera has the right kind of voice to belt out a memorable national anthem. Unfortunately, her performance at Super Bowl XLV will be remembered for the wrong reason.

As you’ve probably heard, Aguilera flubbed the anthem, forgetting the lyric "o’er the ramparts we watched."

Aguilera is far from the first person to botch the Star Spangled Banner. Check out last night's flub and seven other singers who made a mess of the anthem on much smaller stages.

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