Amory Gritta
Amory is the Digital Programming Director and Web Monkey for Townsquare Media Victoria. If it's geeky, he probably knows about it.
Amory Gritta
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Celebrity Birthdays for July 7 – Ringo Starr, Michelle Kwan and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ringo Starr
Age: 71
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Winning the "right place, right time" lottery when he was asked to join The Beatles right before they made it big
Michelle Kwan
Age: 31
Occupation: Figure Skater
Known For: Being the most decorated figure skater in US history with two Olympic medals, five World Championships, and nine US championships
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Dogs or Cats? What Your Pet Preference Says About You
Even if it's raining cats and dogs, don't expect the same reaction from everyone.
According to data from Hunch collected in an infographic by Column Five Media, cat people tend to be urban dwellers, prefer petsitting over babysitting, and value ironic humor, while dog lovers are more likely to have kids, be outdoorsy people, and name Paul as their favorite Beatle.
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The Ladies of ‘The Talk’ Are Visibly Shaken by Casey Anthony Verdict
On Tuesday's edition of 'The Talk,' Julie Chen made an "executive decision" and, rather than break for live coverage, decided to read the Casey Anthony verdict herself. The results caused a furor among the panel and studio audience.
As Chen read that Anthony had been acquitted of first degree murder and aggravated child abuse, the audience cried out in disbelief and Leah Remini threatened to walk off the show in frustration.
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Shania Twain Rumored for ‘American Idol’ Judges’ Table
Jennifer Lopez was a big part of ‘American Idol’s’ resurgence last season, but she hasn’t committed to another run on the show, so producers are reportedly looking for a replacement — and rumors are pointing to Shania Twa
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Daniel Radcliffe Reveals He Battled a Drinking Problem
Booze didn’t turn out to be a magic elixir for Daniel Radcliffe.
In an interview with GQ, the ‘Harry Potter’ star admitted he developed a dangerous drinking problem as a way to deal with his fame.
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Artist Coalition Calls for Grammy Boycott After Several Categories Given the Ax
If you've ever sat through an entire Grammy Awards show, the idea of having a few less categories might not strike you as such a bad idea -- but for some of the artists affected by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences' recent decision to whittle down the number of awards, it's a potentially racist affront.
A group of musicians -- including Paul Simon and jazz legend Herbie Hancock -- has banded together to call for a boycott of CBS, which airs the awards ceremony, and is investigating a legal response to the Grammy cutbacks. As artist Bobby Sanabria put it in an interview with the AP, "We will ask people to stop watching CBS, boycott their sponsors and then write them. We’re at a critical juncture."
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Celebrity Birthdays for July 6 – Sylvester Stallone, 50 Cent and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Sylvester Stallone
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, and Director
Known For: Starring in the 'Rocky' and 'Rambo' film franchises and probably rolling his eyes every time someone yells ADRIANNNNE! at him
50 Cent
Age: 36
Occupation: Rapper and Actor
Known For: Selling millions of albums worldwide, numerous feuds with other artists, and having enough bullet holes in him to include "aerated" on his résumé
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This Day in History for July 6 – Lennon Meets McCartney and More
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Toby Keith’s Daughter Keeps It in the Family for Her Solo Debut
What's that saying about the apple not falling far from the tree? Turns out it's applicable to country singers, too. Just ask Toby Keith, who's rolling out the red carpet for his daughter to start her own solo recording career.
Krystal Keith, who previously cut a duet with her dad for his 'Greatest Hits 2' collection, has inked a deal with her dad's Show Dog label, and she's currently prepping for work on her debut -- which will be produced by Toby, along with label exec Mark Wright.
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Lady Antebellum Cover Katy Perry’s ‘Teenage Dream’ [VIDEO]
If you're going to include something called Webisode Wednesday on your site, you might as well have a little fun with it -- and that's just what Lady Antebellum have done with the latest installment of their series, offering fans their take on Katy Perry's hit 'Teenage Dream.'
In the clip, embedded below, the band starts off in a dressing room, tackling the song with nothing more than their voices and an acoustic guitar. From there, the action moves to the concert stage, where they perform it in front of an adoring crowd.
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Woman Tries To Sneak Husband Out of Mexican Prison in Suitcase
It began with a conjugal visit, and ended with a bold attempt at a prison break.
Nineteen-year-old Maria del Mar Arjona used the privacy of the conjugal visit room in a Mexican prison to stuff her common law husband Juan Ramirez Tijerina -- who is serving a 20-year sentence for a 2007 conviction for illegal weapons possession -- in a suitcase.
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Casey Anthony Found Not Guilty in Daughter Caylee’s Death
After deliberating for 10 hours and 40 minutes, a jury found Casey Anthony not guilty in the death of her two-year-old daughter, Caylee.