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MACscr has written 1886 posts for PeoriaScene.com

Grave Digger wowing crowds for 30 years

Some people start up a laptop when they get to work. Charlie Pauken starts up a gigantic monster truck painted with a skeleton and powered by a 540 Cl engine.

River City Roundup – Feb. 1, 2012

Need to know what's going on this weekend? Journal Star entertainment writers Gary Panetta and Danielle Hatch have the answers in their weekly video report.

Fantasy giants Gaiman, McFarlane settle long-running copyright suit

Fantasy industry giants Neil Gaiman and Todd McFarlane finally called a truce in their long-running legal feud over who owns which characters in the Spawn universe, according to court documents.

Ian Abercrombie, Mr. Pitt on ‘Seinfeld’ dies at 77

Ian Abercrombie, a veteran British stage and screen actor whose TV roles included Elaine's boss Mr. Pitt on "Seinfeld" and the voice of Chancellor Palpatine in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," has died. He was 77.

Scherzinger, Jones not returning to ‘X Factor’

Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones are out at "The X Factor."   A Fox spokeswoman said Monday that the judge and host will not return for the show's second season. No other details were provided.   Jones, a British TV personality, called his departure "a shame" on Twitter and added that he couldn't complain, "as [...]

Willie Nelson campaigns for U.S. congressman

Country music icon Willie Nelson has come to Ohio to sing in support of an old friend, U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich.

Jack White to release 1st solo album in April

Jack White is releasing his first solo album "Blunderbuss" on April 24.

Shirley MacLaine to join TV show ‘Downton Abbey’

Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine is joining Britain's popular television series "Downton Abbey."

What are you doing on Super Bowl Sunday?

Do you have tickets to Sunday’s matchup of the New England Patriots and the New York Giants or are you attending a fantastic Super Bowl party right here at home? The Journal Star wants to hear from you. Please tell us about your Super Bowl plans by emailing moc.ratsjpnull@swen.

‘Soul Train’ host Don Cornelius dead of suicide

Don Cornelius, who with the creation of "Soul Train" helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting edge style, died early Wednesday of an apparent suicide. He was 75.

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