Friday, December 31, 2010

Mike Swick-David Mitchell Bout Scratched From UFC Fight Night 23

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Mike Swick was set to fight for the first time in nearly a year. Instead, after losing his opponent, he'll wait some more.

Swick was scheduled to face David Mitchell at the UFC's Fight Night 23 "Fight for the Troops" card at Fort Hood, Texas, on Jan. 22. But according to his Facebook page, when Mitchell had to pull out of the fight with an injury it forced Swick to take a look at his own medical situation. The decision was made to pull off the card, as well, rather than wait for a replacement opponent.

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/12/30/mike-swick-david-mitchell-bout-scratched-from-ufc-fight-night-23/

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Junior dos Santos: ?I?m Really Outraged? by Cain Velasquez?s Injury

Junior dos Santos’ next fight was supposed to be for the UFC heavyweight title. Now that champion Cain Velasquez will be shelved for the next 6 to 8 months, the Brazilian is hoping for a shot at an interim belt. Although injuries have become more prevalent as of late, the challenger was curious how the [...]

Source: http://www.5thRound.com/63623/junior-dos-santos-im-really-outraged-by-cain-velasquezs-injury/

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Tricky Stewart Defends New Michael Jackson Tune, 'Keep Your Head'

'This was a record that [MJ] wrote and that he produced. And I just got in there,' the producer maintains.
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by James Lacsina


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While detractors of Michael Jackson's Michael album cry foul over the unfinished material that makes up the bulk of the posthumous project, producer Christopher "Tricky" Stewart is insisting that his contribution to the release was material MJ put together — and finished — himself.

In the case of "Keep Your Head Up," one of the album's biggest standouts, Stewart told MTV News that the track was not a remake of any kind. Rather, he just added minor additional production flourishes to the number.

"The main thing I wanted to do was make sure that Michael would like it," said Stewart, who has worked with Beyoncé, Mariah Carey and The-Dream. "And that it would feel like something he would do naturally if he was here. A lot of it was probably me overthinking it a little bit. And trying to deliver what I think he would do. And there's so much music that he made that I could reference the precision of what he was into musically. I did that and this was a song that he wrote. It wasn't he and me making a record. This was a record that he wrote and that he produced. And I just got in there.

He added, "It was really just about getting into his mental space and trying to find out the best way to deliver that record."

"Keep Your Head" leaked online prior to Michael's release and was under scrutiny regarding the validity of MJ's vocals.

Although, it's evident that Jackson's lead crooning on "Keep Your Head" is authentic and new, some of the background vocals are alleged to be from previously released material, like the 1995 tune "Earth Song."

Stewart confirmed that the primary vocals are Jackson's and said he was satisfied with the result.

"It was really surreal," the producer said of the experience. "Getting into that moment and getting into that space, to have the opportunity to work with the greatest entertainer of all time. Or work on, I should say. It was a tremendous time in my life to just get in there and listen to his voice, be able to strip down the track and listen to him in his purest form — something that most people can't do. It was a great experience. I'm glad I did it, I had a lot of fun doing it and I think the track came out great."

What's your opinion about "Keep Your Head"? Tell us in the comments.

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Alistair Overeem KOs Todd Duffee in 19 Seconds

by Michael David SmithAlistair Overeem has added the Dream heavyweight title to his Strikeforce and K-1 World Grand Prix championships, brutally knocking out the former UFC heavyweight Todd Duffee at the New Year's Eve Dynamite!! event in Japan.

Overeem showed once again that he's among the most lethal strikers in all of combat sports, stunning Duffee with a right hand to the ear and then finishing him with a big left hand to the chin. The fight lasted just 19 seconds.

"This year I won three world titles," Overeem said in the ring afterward. "Strikeforce, then K-1, and now Dream. And I promise you all, I'm going to keep giving you great fights."

 

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Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/12/31/alistair-overeem-kos-todd-duffee-in-19-seconds/

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Independent Action: RAB Takes Big Step Forward

RAB Racing with Brack MaggardFor those who would like to see NASCAR?s Nationwide Series be something more than mostly Cup Lite, there was a bit of encouraging news last week. Independent Nationwide car owners Robby Benton and Brack Maggard, the guys who pulled off a major upset when they won at Montreal this past season...more»

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Photos | Family & Friends Say Goodbye To Michael Jackson

Family & Friends Say Goodbye To Michael Jackson

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First Look: Robert Pattinson In ?Vogue Italia? Magazine

Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson is featured in an upcoming issue of Vogue Italia magazine and as a sneak preview/Xmas gift the photographer who shot him is sharing a photo from the shoot with all of us. Photographer Stewart Shining posted this hot new photo of R. Pattz on his official Twitter profile … which is [...]

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The 2010 NYC Streetsies, Part 3

Pledge drive update: Thanks to the generous donations of more than 200 supporters, we are now about $6K away from our year-end goal of raising $30K. Can you make a gift of $25, $50, $100 or more to put us over the top? Your tax-deductible donation will help continue Streetsblog’s high-impact reporting on sustainable transportation [...]

Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2010/12/30/the-2010-nyc-streetsies-part-3/

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Stefan Struve Doesn't Think Sean McCorkle Is on His Level - UFC 124

Stefan Struve Doesn't Think Sean McCorkle Is on His Level Video by UFC 124

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Photos | The 2010 Grammy Awards Red Carpet

The 2010 Grammy Awards Red Carpet

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Photos | Family & Friends Say Goodbye To Michael Jackson

Family & Friends Say Goodbye To Michael Jackson

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Clay Guida: 'The road to victory is built in the RV'

Our friends from Fight! Magazine bring us a look at Clay Guida and his spartan lifestyle while training in New Mexico for his UFC 125 bout with Takanori Gomi. 

While working on his fight game in New Mexico, Guida stays on an RV that he parks on a reservation. It's not the most conventional digs for a professional athlete, but it works for him.

Guida talks about how his training has changed since joining Greg Jackson's Camp. He's been doing more than officiating chicken nugget-eating contests. The training is more structured and he can constantly work on the fundamentals. Since going to Jackson's, he's 2-1, beating Shannon Gugerty and Rafael dos Anjos. Will that be enough to beat Gomi? 

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Clay-Guida-The-road-to-victory-is-built-in-the?urn=mma-298961

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Thursday, December 30, 2010

Photos | Alicia Keys Brings Jay-Z, Beyonce To Her New York Show

Alicia Keys Brings Jay-Z, Beyonce To Her New York Show

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Canadian John Makdessi 'Blessed' to Make Octagon Debut - UFC 124

Canadian John Makdessi 'Blessed' to Make Octagon Debut Video by UFC 124

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Chuck Liddell Retires From Fighting, Promoted to UFC Executive Vice President

After an illustrious 12-year mixed martial arts career, former UFC light heavyweight champ Chuck Liddell has officially called it quits. However, don?t expect ?The Iceman? to be standing in the unemployment line anytime soon. During Wednesday?s UFC 125 pre-fight press conference, president Dana White announced Liddell is the Octagon?s new executive vice president of business [...]

Source: http://www.5thRound.com/63450/chuck-liddell-retires-from-fighting-promoted-to-ufc-executive-vp-of-business-development/

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David Beckham Legally Denies He Had Sex With A Prostitute

Earlier this year, In Touch Weekly magazine published a story that alleged that David Beckham was cheating on his wife Victoria Beckham with a prostitute named Irma Nici. Today we learn that Becks has filed legal paperwork that vehemently denies on his behalf that any such affair ever took place. Not only does Becks deny [...]

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Tony Kanaan Signs With DeFerran Dragon Racing for 2011 IndyCar Season

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In the second major IZOD IndyCar Series team announcement in the last week, de Ferran Dragon Racing named 2004 series champ Tony Kanaan to drive its No. 2 car for the 2011 season.

Kanaan, one of the most popular drivers in the series (shown above with his three-year-old son, Leonardo), parted ways with Andretti Autosport at the end of the season when his car's primary sponsor, 7-Eleven, withdrew its funding of the car.

The new job unites Kanaan, 35, with fellow Brazilian and longtime friend, team co-owner Gil de Ferran, a two-time former CART champion and the 2003 Indy 500 winner. Legendary owner Roger Penske's son, Jay Penske, and Steve Luczo are also owners of the three-year-old team, which is still looking for its first IndyCar victory.

"We are still young and developing and Tony is a big addition,'' said de Ferran, who joined Kanaan in their native Brazil for the announcement on Monday. "I have no doubt he will bring speed and determination but he'll also help us shortcut a lot of the development process.

"This news certainly clarifies that we are serious in our intention to become a major force in series.''

 

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Source: http://motorsports.fanhouse.com/2010/12/20/tony-kanaan-signs-with-deferran-dragon-racing-for-2011-indycar-s/

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Nicole Richie and Joel Madden: Hugo's Honeys

Stepping out for breakfast on the west coast, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden were spotted heading to Hugo?s in West Hollywood, CA on Thursday (December 30).

The newlyweds walked separately as they headed inside the restaurant with Joel carrying their adorable daughter, Harlow.

And, as previously reported by GossipCenter, Miss Richie?s probation from a DUI conviction back in 2006 is officially over.

Nicole is off the hook more than a month earlier than what had originally been scheduled.

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Dani Pedrosa prepares his return in January

The Repsol Honda Team rider is in the last stage of his recovery and looks forward to returning to t...

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Classic Mashup: 2011 Range Rover vs. 1993 Range Rover

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2011 Range Rover vs 1993 Range Rover

The shape may be very similar, but the technology underpinning a modern Range Rover is light years ahead of what you will find propping up an older model. Inside Line was able to line up two examples of the Range Rover; a 1993 model and the 2011 version. The two were then put through their paces at legendary Eastnor Castle, which sits at the border of England and Wales.

Eastnor is the site where many a Land Rover has been put through difficult off-road situations. Today, the castle serves as the headquarters for the Land Rover Driving Experience and is the perfect place to find out how old and new compare with one another.

Sure, coil springs have been replaced by an adjustable platform that literally rides on a cushion of air and the engine has changed from an old Buick to one sourced from Jaguar, but how do the two off-roaders stack up when the going gets really tough? Head over to Inside Line to read all about it.

[Source: Inside Line | Image: Lee Brimble]

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