Category Archives: Breaking News

ACDC Rock or Bust Listening Party

Columbia Records and AC/DC did a really cool thing.  They had a listening party for their new album, Rock or Bust, which doesn’t even come out for two weeks.  Anyone who signed up on the TicketWeb site got into the event (which was at Webster Hall in NYC) for free.

Everyone also received free Bud Lite beer, an AC/DC Rock or Bust t-shirt and a collectible laminate. There were also contests for signed posters, tattoos and a signed electric guitar.  Unfortunately, there was no food.  People had been waiting since 3pm.  We were starved.

Gary Baba Booey Dell’Abate from the Howard Stern Show did a great job hosting, although he seemed really nervous.

They showed a film about the making of the music video, played every album track and later on Angus Young, Brian Johnson and their record producer, Brendan O’Brian came out to speak about the album.  They were very difficult to understand.

Other than the tool that hit me in the head/soaked me with his beer, it was a great night.

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Suicide Jumper 42nd Street New York City

Today, this was the view from my office window. A guy was was contemplating suicide on the ledge of the Dave & Busters building.  It began around 2:30PM and ended shortly before 5pm when the negotiator was able to talk him in.

The selfish asshole cost all those businesses millions of dollars and caused rush hour delays for many.

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The Walking Dead Cast Hanging with Fans in New York @WalkingDead_AMC

Tens of thousands of fans are in New York City this week for ComicCon 2014.  This event is huge.  Fans get to meet-and-greet with entertainers in town to promote their upcoming projects.

Not only did we catch Homer Simpson resting in Times Square, but we saw some of AMC-TV’s The Walking Dead cast outside ABC’s Good Morning America.

Greg Nicotero (Director), Steven Yeun (Glen) and Michael Cudlitz (Sgt. Abraham Ford) were super-friendly with the fans.  Lauren Cohan (Maggie) not so much.  Maybe, she’s shy.  They took the time to pose for photos, sign autographs, yuck it up.

While we were there, we saw singer Jessie J leaving.

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Eric the Actor Memorial Outside SiriusXM Howard Stern Studios @sternshow

The Howard Stern gang had a memorial for Wackpacker Eric the Actor/Midget outside SiriusXM radio.  Jennifer Hudson was leaving after being interviewed by Howard.  Mariann from Brooklyn got her to sign the card and sang for her.  Fans and Stern staffers also signed the card and left Eric’s favorite drink, Pepsi.

In the photos…Michael Fox, Joey Boots, Marianne from Brooklyn, Jim McClure, Speech Impediment Man, High Pitch Erik, Lisa G.  Very cool people.

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