Archive for December, 2009
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
AVENGED SEVENFOLD has issued the following statement regarding the passing of the band’s drummer, James Owen Sullivan (a.k.a. The Rev):
“It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy ‘The Rev’ Sullivan.
“Jimmy was not only one of the world’s best drummers, but more importantly, he was our best friend and brother.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy‘s family and we hope that you will respect their privacy during this difficult time.” (more…)
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech coach Mike Leach has been suspended while the school investigates complaints from receiver Adam James and his family about how the coach treated the player after a concussion.
James is the son of former NFL player and current television analyst Craig James.
The school said today in a news release that defensive coordinator Ruffin McNeill will be the interim coach and lead the team in the Alamo Bowl on Jan. 2 against Michigan State. Texas Tech officials declined to identify the player.
James’ family released a statement to the AP identifying Adam as the player involved.
“Mr. and Mrs. James took the step with great regret and after consideration and prayer to convey to the Texas Tech Administration that their son had been subjected to actions and treatment not consistent with common sense rules for safety and health,” the statement said. (more…)
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Thursday, December 24th, 2009
Long term celebrity couple Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon have split, Sarandon’s publicist has confirmed.
Sarandon, 61, and Robbins, 53, met on the set of Bull Durham in 1988 and had been domestic partners for 23 years prior to the split. The couple, both known for their outspoken opinions and political activism, famously never married. Sarandon said of the decision: (more…)
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