Gary Coleman Dies at 42

"Whatcha talkin' bout, Willis"? That is a phrase that will live on forever thanks to beloved child star, Gary Coleman, but unfortunately, Coleman will not. The "Diff'rent Strokes" actor has died at the age of 42, following an intracranial hemorrhage. Coleman's most notable role was that of Arnold Jackson on the sitcom, "Diff'rent Strokes", which aired from 1978 to 1986. Watch the video from the Associated Press below.

Victoria's Secret Model Lands Lead in Transformers 3

What's Victoria's secret? Who knows...but one of her models will be sharing the screen with Shia LaBeouf in the next installment of the "Transformers" franchise. According to Deadline Hollywood, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is set to replace Megan Fox in the next film. Deadline also says that Michael Bay has already made up his mind on who should get the lead role, and so long as a contract is agreed upon, Huntington-Whiteley has the gig. The third installment of "Transformers" has already started production, and is set to be released on July 1st, 2011. To read the full article, click here.  

A Boom 97.3 Station I.D.

 A station I.D. I put together for fun! It's for a radio station in Toronto, Canada, branded as, "Boom 97.3, Toronto's Greatest Hits".

Intro Song:

Huey Lewis and the News - I Want A New Drug

Outro Song:

Adam Ant - Goody Two Shoes

Credits Go To:

EMI Group Ltd.

Chrysalis Records

Chris Hayes

Huey Lewis and The News

CBS Records

Columbia Records

Sony Music Entertainment

Adam Ant

Marco Pirroni

Chris Hughes

Astral Media

Boom 97.3, CHBM-FM

No Copyright Infringement Intended.

(C) Copyright 2010, King Leo Productions

Unreleased Justin Timberlake Song Hits the Web

With the majority of music being purchased digitally now, it really wouldn't surprise anyone if a song or two slipped through the cracks and was leaked to the web. I guess, that can now be said about Justin Timberlake. One of the "Cry Me A River" singer's unreleased songs has been found on the web. The song is called "Touch You If I Could", and is produced by Jermaine Dupri. To listen to the song, click here. 

CBS Announces Fall Schedule

From a remake of the original "Hawaii Five-O" to a new series starring William Shatner, CBS has done some shuffling, but the majority of their new fall schedule remains intact. Read the article and check out the schedule for the 2010-2011 season here. 

Top 10 Box Office Bombs of All Time

For every blockbuster hit, there is a blunder or bomb. Take Eddie Murphy for example. He had a string of hits with the 48 HRS. series, the "Beverly Hills Cop" series, and then sort of fell off the face of the earth for a few years. His career took off again with his role of "Donkey" in the "Shrek" films, but even he has had his share of box office bombs. Find out which of his films made Sympatico's list of the Top 10 Box Office Bombs of All Time. To view list, click here.

 

Japanese Couple Married by Robot

As technology becomes more advanced, the people or company behind it use it in very different ways. Take this for example, a Japanese couple was married earlier today, but not by a Minister, or a Justice of the Peace, but by a robot! That's right, a Japanese couple was married by a robot. The ceremony took place in Tokyo with friends, family, and the 4-foot tall technological wonder. This, of course is a world first, and I shutter to think what life is going to look like in 10 years if robots are performing wedding ceremonies now. Watch the raw video from the Associated Press below.

   

ABC Axes Four Shows, Renews One

It looks like ABC is completely restructuring its schedule. The alphabet network announced yesterday that "Scrubs", "FlashForward", "Romantically Challenged", and "Better Off Ted" would not be renewed for the fall season. However, for those of you who are fans of "V", the network has renewed it for another season, consisting of 13 episodes. To read the full article, click here. 

Fox Renews "Human Target" and "Lie to Me"

(Human Target)

(Lie to Me)

As more and more shows are being picked up, we begin to see what network schedules will look like for the 2010-2011 season. Fox has just announced that 2 fan favorites will return, as the network has renewed "Human Target", as well as, "Lie to Me". Both shows have been renewed with orders for 13 episodes in each of their upcoming seasons. To read the full article, click here. 

NBC Cancels "Law and Order"

(Cast of Season 20)

(Title Card)

Primetime will never be the same on NBC, as it has pulled the plug on its long running legal drama, "Law and Order" after 20 seasons. NBC announced earlier today that it would cancel the series, with the final episode airing on May 24th. After being on the air for 20 seasons, "Law and Order" has tied "Gunsmoke" as the longest running primetime drama. To read the full article, click here.

Mayweather/Mosley Fight Draws 1.4 Million PPV Buys

What do you get when you cross a pretty boy and sugar? Well, for starters, a Mayweather win...and network executives and officials swimming in money! HBO Sports officials said the Mosley/Mayweather fight pulled in $78.3 million dollars, and 1.4 million pay-per-view buys. This was the consecutive 1 million+ buy pay-per-view event to involve Mayweather. His win over Juan Manuel Marquez last September, also surpassed that number. Mayweather defeated Mosley by unanimous decision to improve his professional record to 41-0. To read the full article, click here.

Crazed Sports Fans!

(Fan Man) 

(Steve Bartman)

From the Fan Man to the Steve Bartman incident, sports and crazed fans are like a hand and glove, they just go together...and sometimes mishaps happen along the way. Check out this list of fans who went too far. Click here to view list. 

Photos from the set of "Sex and the City 2"

From the hit HBO series to the 2008 summer blockbuster, the "Sex and the City" cast and crew have done it all! Now, they are gearing up for the sequel. Sympatico has some shots of the stars on the set, and they can be viewed here. "Sex and the City 2" is scheduled to be released on May 27th.

Lamborghini Opens Clothing Store in Canada

First, luxurious sports cars, next...clothing! The Italian automotive super-giant, Lamborghini has opened a clothing store in Richmond, British Columbia. The store's owner, Asgar Virji says that the clothing line is edgy and extreme. This is the third retail shop for the automotive super-giant, with other shops located in Beijing, China, and Los Angeles, California. To read the full article, click here.

LPGA Pro Found Dead in Sin City Suburb

How does that song go? Only the good die young? Well, that can certainly be said for, now former LPGA golfer, Erica Blasberg. Her body was found on Sunday, May 9th, in her Henderson, Nevada home. Henderson authorities say that it is unclear if foul play was involved. Blasberg played her only tour event this year, about 2 weeks ago in Mexico, and finished tied for 44th. Erica Blasberg was 25. To read the full article, click here.

No Sheen, No Show!

 "Two and a Half Men" without Charlie Sheen? Not happening! According to his co-star, Jennifer Taylor. "If we don't have Charlie, we don't have a show", says Taylor. She goes on to say, "I'm just hoping we're going to have a show", and insists that she does not know whether Sheen will return for another season or two of the hit CBS comedy. She maintains that she was always professional, and never brought his problems to work. CBS and Warner Bros. are expected to announce "Two and a Half Men"'s future any day now. To read the full article, click here.      

Mexican Born Actress Charged With Marriage Fraud

Not all is glamorous in Hollywood...just ask Fernanda Romero. The Mexican born actress has been charged with marriage fraud in Los Angeles. The U.S. Attorney's office says Romero paid her American husband, Kent Ross $5,000 dollars U.S. to marry her in 2005. If convicted, Romero and Ross could each face up to 5 years in federal prison. Romero is more well known in Mexico, but has had roles in 2009's "Drag Me To Hell",  and 2008's "The Eye". To read the full article, click here.

Barbara Walters to Have Heart Surgery

The veteran journalist, host of "The View", and former anchor of "20/20", has announced that she will be going under the knife this week, to replace a faulty heart valve. Walters said that a full recovery is expected to take anywhere from one to three months. To read the full article, click here.

Former Friends Co-Stars to Have Shows on the Same Network

 (Cast of "Friends")

 (Matthew Perry)

From 1994 to 2004, "Friends" was one of the top rated shows on network television. It even had a character spin-off, "Joey", which starred Matt LeBlanc, and aired from 2004 to 2006, on NBC, the same network as its predecessor. Apparently, former co-stars, Courtney Cox and Matthew Perry will be doing it again, starting this fall on ABC. Cox has her own show, "Cougar Town", which airs on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET, and according to Variety, Perry's new sitcom, "Mr. Sunshine" is a shoo-in for ABC's fall schedule. Will it be a hit? We'll just have to wait and see. To read the full article, click here. 

"Golden Girls" Alum to Become Oldest Host of "Saturday Night Live"

At the young age of 88, Betty White has done it all! Well, almost! The "Golden Girls" alum is preparing to become the oldest host in the 35 year history of "Saturday Night Live". White was offered the hosting duties for SNL after a Facebook group was started in January. The group has since grown to over 500,000 members. The episode airs tonight, May 8th, on NBC. To read the full article, click here.

The Hottest Superhero Girlfriends

Trying to balance a personal life and saving the world is no easy task, but somehow they manage to do it. Check out Sympatico's list of the hottest superhero girlfriends here.

Lohan Cast as Famous 70's Adult Star

(Lohan)

 (Lovelace)

Where oh where has Lindsay Lohan gone? According to E! Online, Lohan has been cast as 70's adult star, Linda Lovelace, in an upcoming independent film about her troubled life and career. The film is projected for release in 2011. To read the full article, click here.  

Ludacris Signs on as Magnum Spokesperson

Well, we all know that sex sells, and music and sex or sexual content go together like two peas in a pod. Magnum condoms, a division of the Trojan brand is certainly proving that by inking rapper/actor, Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges as its new spokesperson. According to SymphonyIRI, the Magnum brand of condoms has steadily risen from a 4.6% share of the market in 2001, to an 18.8% share today. As long as the partnership "package" between the two sides delivers, who can argue? To read the full article, click here. 

Robert Downey Jr. Confirms "Iron Man 3"

Nearly a week before "Iron Man 2" hits theaters, the film's leading man, Robert Downey Jr. is teasing about "Iron Man 3". However, before the third installment of the franchise takes shape, Downey Jr. may very well suit up for "The Avengers" live-action adaptation. According to MTV, Downey Jr. confirmed that "Avengers" is supposedly first on Marvel's docket. To read the full article, click here.    

Warner Bros. Sets Release Date for "Dark Knight" Sequel

What will you  be doing on July 20th, 2012? Who knows! Maybe gearing up for the end of the world, as some people might believe! However, I'm not one of them. Or is it more likely that you'll be either standing in line at a movie theater, or reserving your tickets for the sequel to "The Dark Knight"? Yes, that's right! The third installment of the Christopher Nolan piloted "Batman" series is set to be released on July 20th, 2012, according to Warner Bros. The film still has no plot or production start date, but it's a step in the right direction. To read the full article, click here.