Friday, February 27, 2009

Marbury signs


Former Georgia Tech standout Stephon Marbury has cleared waivers and has signed a contract with the defending champion Boston Celtics. Marbury is expected to be in uniform for tonights game against the Indiana Pacers. Marbury, who turned 32 last week, hasn't played a regular-season game in more than a year.

Quincy Carter Arrested


Former Georgia Bulldogs and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter was arrested early friday. Carter has been charged with DWI and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

Jim Carrey will star in "Damn Yankees"




Jim Carrey and Jake Gyllenhall are the first two names attached to New Line Cinema's upcoming remake of the hit musical comedy "Damn Yankees". Beginning on Broadway in 1955 the musical won seven Tony Awards and was made into a feature film in 1958. It focuses on the mild mannered Joe Boyd, a man who loves a pro baseball team so much that he decides to sell his soul to the devil in order to aid them. It is said that Gyllenhall will play the role of Joe Boyd and Carrey will be The Devil.

Brady & Bundchen wed


Yesterday, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and super model girlfriend Gisele Bundchen were married in Los Angeles according to US Weekly. The ceremony was reportedly very small and intimate. The wedding party was dressed by Dolce & Gabbana.

Brooking no longer a Falcon


Kieth Brooking, the last remaining member of the Falcons from there 1998 Super Bowl appearance has left the team. Brroking became a free agent at 12:01 AM after contract negotiations broke off. Cornerback Dominique Foxworth and Defensive End Chauncey Davis also became free agents. The Falcons did agree to terms with Tight End Justin Peele, Linebacker Coy wire and Tackle Jason Jefferson. Vetern Wide Receiver Brian Finneran also agreed to have his contract restructured.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Alliance cancels iSondheim


Atlanta's world famous and Tony winning Alliance Theatre announced that it has canceled the show iSondheim: aMusical Revue. The world premiere was scheduled to begin performances April 15th. iSondheim was to showcase the life and work of Stephen Sondheim. Sondheim is best known for his work with shows such as "Sweeney Todd", "Sunday in The Park With George" and "West Side Story".In its place the regional theatre will present another revue, Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris. The production, according to the Alliance website, was canceled because of "difficulties encountered by the commercial producers attached to the project, the Frankel/Viertel/Baruch/Routh group, in raising the necessary funds for the multi-media musical revue of Sondheim's life and career."

Jerry Seinfeld returns to Television


After 11 years Jerry Seinfeld is set to return to television. Jerry is co-creator and will star in "The Marriage Ref". The show will be based around celebrities, sports stars and comedians offering advice to real life couples. "This is not a therapy show, it's a comedy show," offered Seinfeld. "After nine years of marriage, I have discovered that the comedic potential of this subject is quite rich." No premiere date or time slot has been announced but the show will air on NBC.