Former House Speaker and self-proclaimed “Deadhead” Nancy Pelosi drew swift online backlash after appearing at a tribute honoring Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, with some social media users accusing her of bizarre behavior. Thousands gathered Saturday at San Francisco’s Civic Center to celebrate the life of Weir, who died earlier this month at age 78. […]
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Billy Bob Thornton claims there’s a ‘prejudice in Hollywood’ against Southerners
Billy Bob Thornton still believes Hollywood looks down on people from the South. During an appearance on Joe Rogan‘s podcast, Thornton lit a cigarette and said there was a “prejudice” when he first arrived on the scene in Los Angeles – and it hasn’t fully gone away. “There was a prejudice in Hollywood when I […]
Cubs rookie replicates incredible Bob Gibson feat in win over Pirates
Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton twirled another gem on Tuesday night – this time, at the expense of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 24-year-old righty lasted five innings and allowed one run on three hits. He struck out six Pirates batters, and the Cubs went on to win the game 4-1. Horton improved to 8-1 since […]
Brewers manager reads touching Bob Uecker letter after team clinches postseason berth
The Milwaukee Brewers became the first team in MLB this season to clinch a postseason berth following a 9-8 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Before celebrating in the locker room, the late Brewers broadcasting legend Bob Uecker, a Ford C. Frick Award recipient and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, was the […]
Bob McDonnell Sentenced To Prison
Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, who was once on the short list of potential Republican vice presidential nominees, was sentenced to two years in prison by a federal judge on Tuesday. McDonnell, 60, and his wife were found guilty on a number of… http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/06/bob-mcdonnell_n_6419708.html?utm_hp_ref=canada&ir=Canada