FlipSide Blog http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/ Social commentary and random ramblings from the FlipSide entertainment magazine staff and some special guest posters. Guaranteed to increase your knowledge of little-known entertainment trivia. en Copyright 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:13:37 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss What you need to know now Who ya gonna call?
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The York Fair is in town! Click here, here and here to see what's going on this weekend. Check out the YDR's new York Fair blog for even more fair stuff.

Could there be a new "Ghostbusters" in the works? Click here to find out.

Check back Sunday when I live blog about the 2008 MTV VMAs. I'm expecting some fireworks. Check back Monday for the Weekend roundup.

]]> http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/what_you_need_to_know_now_16.html http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/what_you_need_to_know_now_16.html Erin McCracken Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:13:37 -0500 Danity Kane backs out of Sept. 12 show York Fair officials were informed Thursday afternoon that Danity Kane and special guest Jada will not perform Sept. 12 at Toyota Grandstand due to a scheduling conflict.

Tickets will be fully refunded at the York Fair Box Office, 334 Carlisle Ave. in West Manchester Township.

For details, call the box office at 848-2033.

]]> http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/danity_kane_backs_out_of_sept.html http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/danity_kane_backs_out_of_sept.html Laura Randisi Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:32:27 -0500 Larry the Cable Guy hits York Fair at 8 tonight Git-R ... oh, nevermind, you know how it goes. Larry the Cable Guy, redneck comedian extraordinaire, will return once more to the Grandstand to kick off this year's York Fair.


Larry has transcended the stage during his career as a stand-up, finding success in multiple mediums including movies, comedy albums, a book and multiple television specials.


Tickets are $40 and $45, and the York Fairgrounds is at 334 Carlisle Ave. in West Manchester Township. For details, visit www.yorkfair.com.

]]> http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/larry_the_cable_guy_hits_york.html http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/larry_the_cable_guy_hits_york.html Laura Randisi Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:20:12 -0500 Local on 'Secret Lives of Women' straub1.JPG
A North Codorus Township woman who overcame years of panic attacks will be featured on "Secret Lives of Women" at 10 p.m. Tuesday on the WE channel.

Melissa Straub, 46, (above, at left) struggled with panic and agoraphobia for years. At times, she ventured no more than a mile from her home, dreading situations that might trigger her panic. She had stopped working, traveling and, eventually, leaving the neighborhood.

Using a technique that included elements of visualization, hypnosis and conditioning (the modification of thinking patterns), Straub overcame her fear, and has been panic-free for two years.

]]> http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/local_on_secret_lives_of_women.html http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/local_on_secret_lives_of_women.html Melissa Nann Burke Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:22:17 -0500 'P.Runway' recap Dress me, dahlings
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Of all the shameless plugs in "Project Runway" history, Wednesday night's was by far the worst. Apparently, if you don't own an American Express card, you're worthless. Excuse me, but Visa is everywhere this girl wants to be.
Anyway, the designers wandered through New York's Meatpacking District, speculating about who they were going to meet. Blayne's creepy Mary-Kate Olsen surfaced for the first and hopefully last time. Instead of MKO, the giddy gang was introduced to none other than fashion icon Diane Von Furstenberg. (Yes, the same lady from those American Express commercials they run all the time on Bravo.)

]]> http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/prunway_recap.html http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/prunway_recap.html Celebs Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:15:52 -0500 There Will Be Milkshakes! I rented "There Will Be Blood" the other day. According to a co-worker, I'm into "fancy" films such as this one. I have to admit, I'm a sucker for movies that dig at the depths of human flaws, that unearth the greed and rivalry in people, that feature a crazed Daniel Day Lewis screaming about drinking milkshakes.

See this music video for a sneak peek into the deep drama of "There Will Be Blood." You'll be moved by its profundity.

]]> http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/there_will_be_milkshakes.html http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/there_will_be_milkshakes.html Ellen Minsavage Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:17:22 -0500 The music mix We don't need any more of this. Ever. Seriously.

Is Britney Spears going to get another shot at the MTV VMAs? She's already been used in the promos, but remember what happened last year? (Maybe you'd rather not.) Is this a good idea when she seems to finally be getting back to normal?


]]> http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/the_music_mix_8.html http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/the_music_mix_8.html Erin McCracken Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:48:51 -0500 Be the next voiceover guy or girl Hollywood's most well-known movie trailer voiceover artist Don LaFontaine (you know, the "in a world ..." guy) died Monday at age 68. We'd like to know who in Central Pennsylvania could be his replacement. Check out the story here and find out how to enter.

]]> http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/do_your_own_movie_voiceover.html http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/do_your_own_movie_voiceover.html Movies Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:38:33 -0500 '90210': Same zip different vibe 90210.jpg


I rushed home last night to catch the two-hour premiere of "90210" the strange re-make of the now-classic 90s hit "Beverly Hills 90210".

I'm not ashamed of it.

OK I'm a little ashamed of it. My fiance, who was (and let's face it, still is) Brandon Walsh's No. 1 fan got me hooked to the original a couple years ago, when it was finally released on DVD (sans the original music, which probably made the show even more likeable).

I've since looked forward to each new season. And while I can't relate to the likes of Brandon, Brenda, Kelly, Dylan and the rest of the gang, the reliably over-dramatic plotlines keep me coming back to the teen soap opera.

While the CW's re-make contains the ghosts of the West Beverly gang, I'm just not sold on it.

]]> http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/90210_same_zip_code_different.html http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/90210_same_zip_code_different.html Sue Haller Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:07:37 -0500 Weekend roundup M.I.A. makes better music than Miley.

No double entry necessary this time, despite the long weekend.
I ate dinner at the new downtown restaurant MB & Company Thursday night. I put on my fancy pants and fliffed. (I used that phrase way too much when I started the roundups, so I retired it temporarily. But I missed it a little. Consider it back in action now.) It was a little strange to dine at a place where I didn't have to order at a counter, but I managed to keep it classy...at least for one night.


]]> http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/weekend_roundup_31.html http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/09/weekend_roundup_31.html Erin McCracken Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:33:18 -0500 What you need to know now Let's celebrate M.J.'s b-day with a vintage video.

Thank goodness it's almost Labor Day. Click here, here and here for tons of ways to spend the long weekend.

Think you have a pretty embarassing bar story? Read these and share your own here.

]]> http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/08/what_you_need_to_know_now_15.html http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/08/what_you_need_to_know_now_15.html Erin McCracken Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:30:08 -0500 U.S. still has Phelps fever He's blinging like a rock star.
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The eight-time golden boy Michael Phelps made a splash in Beijing's Water Cube.
He's still enjoying the spotlight and TV stations are sill hoping that an appearance from him will boost ratings.

Phelps will hand out a Moonman at the MTV VMAs Sept. 7.

He'll host the Sept. 13 premiere of SNL on NBC. The hottest name in hip-hop right now Lil Wayne will be the musical guest.

He will even guest star on "Entourage." I searched IMDB for an upcoming "Aquaman" movie role, but as of now there isn't one in the works.

]]> http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/08/us_still_has_phelps_fever.html http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/08/us_still_has_phelps_fever.html Erin McCracken Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:44:55 -0500 Barack 'n roll Who thinks we might see Barack Obama dance on stage tonight during his address at the Democratic National Convention? He has the moves of Rick Astley.

]]> http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/08/barackroll.html http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/08/barackroll.html Music Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:19:15 -0500 'P. Runway' recap Saturn Vue style
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The 10 remaining designers took to the rooftops of New York City like a dysfunctional version of Santa's reindeer.
No, the roof was not on fire, it was full of shiny Saturn hybrid vehicles. Isn't it a coincidence that that the winning PR designer gets a Saturn and all the past designers star in those cheesy Saturn ads during commercial breaks? No. We are well aware that Bravo has perfected the art of the shameless plug.
The challenge, which actually seemed like a challenge, was for the designers to use car materials to create an ensemble.

]]> http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/08/p_runway_recap_2.html http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/08/p_runway_recap_2.html Erin McCracken Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:13:37 -0500 The music mix phene.jpeg
York rapper and winner of the 2008 Central Pennsylvania Hip-Hop award for Best Male Artist Phene will headline the High Off Life 2008 concert Friday at Club NV, 615 E. Market St. in York. The rapper recently moved to Hotlanta for persue his rap career and is back in town to bring York hip-hop into the spotlight.

]]> http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/08/the_music_mix_7.html http://www.yorkblog.com/flipside/2008/08/the_music_mix_7.html Erin McCracken Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:49:13 -0500