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Bergeron going to late night?

Posted in Culture and Society on Nov 4th, 2009 Comments

Should Haverhill native Tom Bergeron give Conan and his cohorts a run for their money?
You decide.

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New Jay Leno interview, talks about ups and downs of new show

Posted in Culture and Society on Nov 2nd, 2009 Comments

Andover’s favorite comedian talks about his ups and downs, trials and tribulations here with Broadcasting & Cable magazine.

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Methuen Festival of Trees attracts radio personalities

Posted in Culture and Society on Oct 15th, 2009 Comments

This just in:
The Festival of Trees announces the debut of the Taste of the Festival on
premier night, Friday, November 20.
Two of Boston’s biggest media personalities, Matt Siegel of Kiss 108’s “Matty in the Morning” show and Billy Costa of NECN’s TV Diner, will be the evening’s Masters of Ceremony.

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Matty in the Morning News

Posted in Culture and Society on Sep 30th, 2009 Comments

This just in:
KISS 108’s Matt Siegel from the “Matty in the Morning” show won the 2009 Marconi Award from the National Association of Broadcasters for Major Market Personality of the Year.  Winners of the 2009 Marconi Radio Awards were announced Thursday night at the annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show held at the [...]

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Name that turtle

Posted in Culture and Society on Sep 28th, 2009 Comments

This just in:
The New England Aquarium has a new sea turtle, and last week the public was invited to suggest names for this highly endangered Kemp’s Ridley turtle. After more than 800 names were submitted, Aquarium staff selected six names that have made the final cut. The public now has one week to vote for [...]

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Burtons Grill hosts free wine and cheese tastings in October

Posted in Culture and Society, Dining out on Sep 16th, 2009 Comments

This just in:
Starting on Wednesday October 7, 2009 and continuing through Wednesday October 28, 2009 Burtons Grill restaurants, including the one here in North Andover will be offering “Wine & Cheese Wednesdays,” featuring tastings in their lounge area from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Every Wednesday night, enjoy wine and cheese pairings featuring wines from [...]

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Leno ratings!

Posted in Culture and Society, Television on Sep 15th, 2009 Comments

Andover’s Jay Leno did pretty well last night.
His first episode of “The Jay Leno Show” attracted 17.7 million viewers overall.
By comparison — a successful show like a “CSI” usually averages about 15 million viewers.
NBC had this to say:
“The Jay Leno Show” ranked No. 1 among the major networks in the time period in adults 18-49, [...]

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Seeking single nonunion women in their 20s

Posted in Culture and Society on Sep 15th, 2009 Comments

This just in:
Powderhouse Productions and Element Productions are casting for an exciting new culinary dating show, entitled THE SPACHELOR.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Three single men will attempt to cook their way into the heart of one eligible bachelorette.  What more do you need to know?
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
An extremely attractive, single, and vibrant GIRL in her 20’s.  [...]

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Kanye interrupts Obama?

Posted in Culture and Society on Sep 14th, 2009 Comments

You might have seen the Video Music Awards debacle between hip-hop artist Kanye West and Taylor Swift.
But have you the seen the YouTube parody where he interrupts Obama? Hysterical.

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Aerosmith’s Kramer to appear in Marlborough

Posted in Culture and Society, Music on Sep 4th, 2009 Comments

This just in.
Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer – Drummer for Aerosmith will be signing  copies of his book: HIT HARD: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top Tuesday, Sept., 15 at 7 p.m. at Borders, 739 Donald J. Lynch Blvd.,    Marlborough. Call 508-490-8521.
More about the book:
In HIT HARD: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom [...]

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