Blogcritics Author: CallmeMaddy

Steelers QB Roethlisberger Leaves Browns Game With Concussion

CallmeMaddy — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:01:11 EST

Was it worth it for him to play in a meaningless game against their division rival?
The Pittsburgh Steelers had it all locked up. They were the second seed in the AFC playoff race, earning a first-round bye. They couldn’t get the first seed; Tennessee had the first seed and Pittsburgh lost to them last week. They couldn’t lose the first round bye. Today’s game against the Browns was essentially meaningless. So,...

2nd Annual Teenage Star Awards

CallmeMaddy — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:26:31 EST

See who has the �it� factor, the biggest screw-up, and more.
It's been a long year with a ton of rising stars, falling stars, and what were they thinking stars. Last year, I awarded everyone from Miley Cyrus to the Jonas Brothers, but times have changed. Here are the 2008 Teenage Star Awards.The “It” Girl...

Could Bill Cowher Coach The Cleveland Browns Next Year?

CallmeMaddy — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:51:14 EST

Could the former Steelers coach be headed to Pittsburgh�s AFC North rival?
Bill Cowher won a Super bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XL against the Seattle Seahawks. A year later, he retired from coaching and on February 15, 2007, he joined CBS'The NFL Today as a studio analyst with Dan Marino, Shannon Sharpe, and Boomer Esiason. He lives in North Carolina, where he went to college. But now he is rumored to...

Should NFL Playoff Teams Rest Starters In Week 17?

CallmeMaddy — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:39:02 EST

What�s to gain?
The Tennessee Titans have already clinched the first seed in the AFC North, earning home field advantage throughout the playoffs and a first round bye. The Pittsburgh Steelers have the number two seed, also earning the first round bye. Last week the Steelers and the Titans played each other, fighting for the number one spot. All players who...

No Narnia For Disney

CallmeMaddy — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:46:50 EST

Disney will not fund third Narnia film.
Disney announced Tuesday that for "budgetary and logistical reasons," they will not finance and co-produce the third Narnia movie entitled Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The Narnia movies are based on the book series by C.S. Lewis.The newest installment was supposed to have...

Why Blogging Is Just as Credible As "Real" Journalism

CallmeMaddy — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:43:30 EST

So don�t insult the blogs.
Blogging is the future of journalism. It just is. I, for one, am sick of hearing things like, “Blogging doesn’t count as real journalism,” and insults like, “It’s sad that this is our future.” First of all, blogging is easier and attracts way more people. They provide opportunities for people who don’t want...

Interview: Jimmy Wayne, Country Singer

CallmeMaddy — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:19:15 EST

Jimmy Wayne talks about his start in foster homes, the success of his single, �Do You Believe Me Now?� and much more.
Jimmy Wayne started out with nothing and ended up with everything. Even though he grew up in foster care, where many kids are considered "lost causes," Jimmy made something out of his life and became one of the more dominant country singers, proving that generalization completely wrong. His hit song, “Do You Believe Me Now?”...

David Archuleta Performs At Tree Lighting Ceremony to Help Kids Affected By AIDS

CallmeMaddy — Sun, 7 Dec 2008 20:44:22 EST

David and other celebrities gather to raise awareness and money for One Heartland.
In 2007, 330,000 children died from the AIDS pandemic. Children affected by AIDS get ridiculed, even if they contract AIDS via birth or breast feeding. Some kids have even gotten kicked out of church on Easter Sunday. Camp Heartland -- located in Malibu, California and Minnesota -- is a place for kids affected by AIDS to be themselves and not hide...

Drake and Josh Reunite For Ultimate Christmas Movie Premiering December 5th

CallmeMaddy — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:56:43 EST

The comedy duo came together once again.
After Drake’s shenanigans cause Josh to be put in jail, Drake and Josh must reunite once again and give a girl and her foster family the best Christmas ever in order to stay out of jail for good. Drake (Bell) and Josh (Peck)’s ultimate Christmas two-hour movie is scheduled to air on Nickelodeon December 5th from 8 to 10 PM ET. Both...

Twilight the Movie: Views From a Teen Not Obsessed With The Book

CallmeMaddy — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:44:55 EST

The bestselling book dominates the big screen.
I am one of the few still-standing teenage girls not obsessed with Twilight. At my school, there are girls who actually think Edward Cullen, the hot vampire in the book/movie, exists. There are also Facebook groups about him. And I swear fifty girls from the senior class alone went to the midnight showing Thursday despite the fact that there were a...