Lil Wayne: "I Didn't Step on the Flag on Purpose"

Facebook.com/LilWayne(NEW YORK) -- Lil Wayne is responding to outrage over a behind-the-scenes clip that shows him stepping on the American flag, during the making of his "God Bless Amerika" music video.

"I didn't step on the flag on purpos... Continued

Brad Pitt Responds to Melissa Etheridge's Comments on Angelina

Paul Warner/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) -- Breast cancer survivor Melissa Etheridge raised some eyebrows with her recent interview in the Washington Blade, in which she stated that Angelina Jolie had made the "most fearful" choice, and not the "bra... Continued

Justin Bieber Cleared in Possible Hit-and-Run

Kevin Mazur/WireImage via ABC(LOS ANGELES) -- Justin Bieber has been cleared in a possible hit-and-run accident involving a paparazzo Monday night.

Bieber is no longer under investigation for the late-night possible hit-and-run in Hollywood, ... Continued

Jay-Z & Beyonce Celebrate 10th Anniversary of 40/40 Club

Johnny Nunez/WireImage(NEW YORK) -- Jay-Z and Beyonce held court Monday night at the 10th anniversary of Jay's 40/40 Club.  It's the same club he rapped about on the Black Album's "Dirt Off Your Shoulder," throwing in a line in the 2003 song that... Continued

"The X-Files" Returns in Comic Book Form

Paul Morigi/WireImage(NEW YORK) -- Fans of The X-Files will be thrilled to hear the series is back -- this time, in comic book form.  The New York Post reports IDW Publishing is introducing a new X-Files comic series this week entitled The X-Files: Sea... Continued

More "Spider-Man" Films in the Works

Columbia Pictures(LOS ANGELES) -- Spider-Man will be sticking around in Hollywood for a long while. According to Deadline.com, Sony Pictures has announced that in addition to The Amazing Spider-Man 2, which will be released next May, it will develop a third and f... Continued

"Monsters University" Premiere Held in Hollywood

David Livingston/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) -- The world premiere of the Disney-Pixar film Monsters University was held Monday night in Hollywood.

The prequel tells the story of how Mike and Sulley met as college roommates.  Billy Crystal,... Continued

CBS Announces Fall Premiere Dates

Hemera/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- The Emmy Awards will help CBS kick off its fall schedule this September.

Nearly all of CBS' most popular series will return in the days following its Sept. 22 telecast of the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards.  T... Continued

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Haven't Named Their Child Yet

Eric Ryan/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) -- Which name will Kim Kardashian and Kanye West choose for their newborn daughter?  Not even the couple knows for sure.

A source tells People magazine, "Kim is being very protective of the b... Continued

Report: Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne Living Together Again

Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) -- In April, Sharon Osbourne addressed rumors that she was splitting from her husband, Ozzy Osbourne.  She told viewers of her daytime program, The Talk, that she and Ozzy were not divorcing, though she said sh... Continued

U2's Bono and Wife Lunch with Michelle Obama and Her Daughters in Ireland

Timur Emek/ Getty ImagesU2 frontman Bono and his wife, Ali Hewson, reportedly had a VIP lunch with first lady Michelle Obama and her daughters on Tuesday at a pub outside Dublin, Ireland. Bono and Ali were spotted shortly after 1 p.m. local time en... Continued

Journey, Red Hot Chili Peppers to Perform at Atlanta's Music Midtown Festival This September

Facebook.com/MusicMidtownJourney and Red Hot Chili Peppers are part of the impressive lineup for the 2013 Music Midtown Festival, which will take place September 20-21 in Piedmont Park in Atlanta.  Other artists set to perform at this year's ... Continued

Blondie to Tour the US in the Fall with X

Photo: F. Scott ShaferBlondie has announced plans for a new tour that will see the veteran new wave band traveling throughout the U.S. during September and early October.  The trek, dubbed the No Principals Tour, kicks off September 5 in Hamp... Continued

Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne Says He Was Upset That Rick Rubin Hired Brad Wilk to Play Drums on "13"

Vertigo/Republic RecordsOzzy Osbourne has been speaking glowingly about working with Rick Rubin on Black Sabbath's new studio album, 13, but the famed frontman admits that he did have a major conflict with the producer about one aspect of t... Continued

New Bruce Springsteen Documentary to Be Screened in Theaters on Two Nights in July; Locations Revealed

SpringsteenAndI.comNew details have been announced regarding the premiere screenings of the new Bruce Springsteen documentary Springsteen & I, which focuses on the passionate relationship the Boss shares with his fans.  The film... Continued

KISS' Concert This Thursday in Switzerland to Air Live on AXS TV

Al Soluri/KISS Catalog Ltd.This Thursday, KISS will be rocking Zurich, Switzerland, as part of the European leg of the band's Monster tour, but fans all over the world will be able to enjoy the show.  AXS TV will air the concert live at 3 p.m... Continued

Happy 71st Birthday, Paul McCartney!

MJ Kim/MPL Communications Ltd.Sending out Happy Birthday wishes to Paul McCartney, who turns 71 today.  The founding Beatles legend may be among the wealthiest, most successful and most revered musicians on the planet, but he's b... Continued

Steely Dan Schedules Themed New York City Concerts; Announces Other Themed Shows

Photo: Danny ClinchSteely Dan has added a special series of concerts at New York City's Beacon Theatre to the tail-end the band's recently-announced North American tour.  The seven-date residency, which will run from September 30 through Oct... Continued

Joan Jett's Blackheart Records Group Sues Hot Topic over Teen Goods

Facebook.com/JoanJettJoan Jett's Blackheart Records Group label is suing teen retailer Hot Topic for trademark infringement and false advertising over the chain's Blackheart Clothing Co. brand. The complaint, which was filed last week, notes that Jet... Continued

Want to Buy Elton John's "Honky Château"?

EltonJohn.comThinking about new digs?  Well, if you have enough cash, the French château where Elton John recorded his classic 1972 album Honky Château can now be yours.  According to the European news service... Continued

Local News

Nebraska VA homes receive top grades

Nebraska's four state-run veterans homes have received perfect scores on their most recent annual Health Care System Surveys from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a noteworthy achievement and shows the dedication of ... Continued

Hastings Public Schools talk improvements

The Hastings Public School Board took the next step in preparing to improve the elementary facilities in the district by approving an architect and engineer to complete their study of necessary services that would be ... Continued

Education officials worry over tax cuts

While lawmakers at the State level continue to look at Nebraska's tax climate education officials are deeply concerned with the cuts that have taken place at the federal level. Nancy Fulton is the President of ... Continued

NSA surveillance receives great scrutiny

Senator Mike Johanns wants to learn more about the federal government's electonic surveillance program. Johanns got a chance to question the National Security Agency head during a Senate hearing, but questions remain. Johanns says he ... Continued

State Fair prepares for future fairs

This year's Nebraska State Fair is still two months away, but the fair's officials have already begun preparing for next year's fair. The Nebraska State Fair website has already been updated with some information for ... Continued

Tax modernization a big issue over summer

Members of the new Nebraska Tax Modernization Committee are preparing for a busy summer, with hearings throughout the state and a push to make additional reforms when lawmakers reconvene next year. The committee will meet ... Continued

Local Sports

UNK Track Adds Eight More

Nebraska-Kearney track & field coach Brady Bonsall announced today the names of eight high school seniors (five men and three women) who will compete for the Lopers in 2014. In February, UNK added 24 newcomers ... Continued

2012 - 13 U.S. Cellular ® Cup Standings

The Nebraska School Activities Association is pleased to announce thefinalstandings for The U.S. Cellular®Cup, the NSAA All-Activities Award for Nebraska high schools. The annual awards program, which began in2007 to recognize the state's most successful ... Continued

Spongberg named Hastings College Bronco Baseball coach

Local coaching legend Steve Spongberg will join Hastings College as the next Bronco Baseball Head Coach. His appointment is effective August 1, 2013.Spongberg, who earlier this year coached the Sutton Mustangs Boys Basketball team to ... Continued

Local Events

Recovery in the Park Celebration

Horizon Recovery and Counseling Center & The Unity Houses present the 4th Annual Recovery in the Park Celebration July 12th, 6pm at Brickyard park in Hastings. There will be a Barbeque with Hamburgers, hotdogs, chips ... Continued

BOATING SAFETY COURSE AT HASTINGS

A boating safety course will be held at the Hastings Police Department on Friday, June 21, according to Scott Eveland, Boating Safety Officer for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.According to Eveland, the Nebraska Boating ... Continued

Franklin Antique Tractor Pull

Franklin Antique Tractor Pull June 23rd @ 1:00 p.m.Franklin County Fairgrounds Sponsored by Franklin FFA Support GroupRegistration 11:30 – 12:30$10.00 per hook, Little Red Sled Rules ApplyStock, Classic & Open-1957 & Older2500 – 8500 lb. ... Continued

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