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Movie Previews for 2012
The year is almost over and there were several great movies including 'The Hangover 2' and 'Moneyball'. But 2012 has much more in store for the movie buffs including 'The Dark Knight Rises' and '"American Reunion'. Whether you're into action, comedy, dr
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“The Hobbit” Trailer Released [VIDEO]
Fans of the "Lord of the Rings" franchise are getting teased a year in advance. The next chapter in the series, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" isn't set for release until December of next year. The studio has released an early trailer for the film which will star Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins...
Lost David Bowie TV Appearance Found
"Back in the day" as they say, rather than saving copies of TV appearances, companies would erase the tape to re-use. Obviously a money-saving decision that never took into consideration historical significance of some performances. That was the case that involved a David Bowie appearance on the BBC show "Tops Of Pop."
Neil Diamond vs Adam Sandler – The Chanukah Song [VIDEOS]
Chanukah begins officially tonight at sundown. So let the annual debate begin concerning the famed song first performed on Saturday Night Live by Adam Sandler in 1994. "The Chanukah Song", also known as "The Thanksgiving Song" was originally written as a bit on SNL...
Power Failures Can’t Stop San Francisco 49ers From Beating Pittsburgh Steelers 20-3 on ‘Monday Night Football’
San Francisco 20 – Pittsburgh 3
A gimpy Ben Roethlisberger committed four turnovers, and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-3 on Monday night. The game was delayed twice due to power outages at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park...
Have You Seen This Guitar – It’s Bob Segers
Bob Seger is missing one of his guitars. In fact it's the one featured in this album cover photo from his 1994 Greatest Hits CD. WXYZ-TV in Detroit says Seger noticed the guitar missing after moving his family home in October. The 1978 Gibson is said to be worth between 8 and 10 thousand dollars but Seger considers it priceless...
Virginia Tech Submits to Lockdown as Unidentified Gunman Roams Campus
Virginia Tech appears to be reliving its worst nightmare as reports of a shooting have placed the university under lockdown.
Top 10 Oldiez 96.1 Stories of 2011
As 2011 comes to an end, we here at Oldiez 96.1 thought we would share the most read stories on our website in the past year. Let the memories begin!
Beach Boys Set to Release ‘Smile’
SMiLE...Released At Last!
Being around for 50 years as a band...fragmented as it may be...is one heck of an accomplishment. Getting the surviving members of that band to all agree to release an album is another accomplishment. But the biggest accomplishment of them all...that this may be the most widely anticipated album in their illustrious career.
Matt Hamill’s Life Story Hits Movie Theaters Next Week with “The Hammer”
Matt “The Hammer” Hamill might have recently announced his retirement but it’s not the last Central New York will hear or see of him. Not only is ‘The Cage” a sports bar and restaurant co-owned by Hamill opening up soon but next week the world premiere of “The Hammer” will hit select theaters throughout the country.
The Music of Chili Palooza [VIDEOS]
Chili-Palooza, our fall music festival includes music on two stages. Here's a sample of what the crowds heard at Chili-Palooza
Nancy Kenyon Band
Northern Lights
Amusement Rides Arrive at Chili-Palooza
Chili-Palooza comes to the Herkimer County fairgrounds tomorrow from 10AM-10PM. The highlight of the event will be music on two stages plus a chili cook-off featuring area fire departments.
For the kids, an amusement area has been set up featuring Hawkins Amusements and Lloyd's Concessions. The amusement area has all the fun rides you'd find at the fair or your local field days during the summ