Talk Radio 960am http://talkradio960.com Talk Radio For Acadiana Tue, 21 May 2013 04:22:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 'Bates Motel' Season 2: Will Norman Go Full 'Psycho?' http://talkradio960.com/bates-motel-season-2-spoilers/ http://talkradio960.com/bates-motel-season-2-spoilers/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 04:22:50 +0000 Kevin Fitzpatrick http://screencrush.com/?p=108206 'Bates Motel's first season has come to a close with tonight's finale episode "Midnight," and never has it been more apparent that Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) has a dark future in front of him. The series won't return until 2014, but what can we expect from Norman's dark turn at the climax of tonight's finale? What major story arcs will dominate season 2? Get the inside scoop on future 'Bates Motel' from showrunner Carlton Cuse himself inside!

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]]> http://talkradio960.com/bates-motel-season-2-spoilers/feed/ 0 A&E Aftermath of Oklahoma Tornado in Photos http://talkradio960.com/aftermath-of-oklahoma-tornado-in-photos/ http://talkradio960.com/aftermath-of-oklahoma-tornado-in-photos/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 02:53:54 +0000 Stephanie McMaster http://tsminteractive.com/?p=162505 A massive tornado touched down just south of Oklahoma City on Monday, killing dozens.

At least seven of those killed were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore. The twister, which measured 2 miles at one point, has been given a preliminary classification of an EF-4 tornado (winds of 166 to 200 mph), according to weather officials.

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]]> http://talkradio960.com/aftermath-of-oklahoma-tornado-in-photos/feed/ 0 Brett Deering, Getty Images FX's 'The Strain' Taps 'Alias' Star Mia Maestro as Female Lead http://talkradio960.com/fx-the-strain-mia-maestro/ http://talkradio960.com/fx-the-strain-mia-maestro/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 01:30:56 +0000 Kevin Fitzpatrick http://screencrush.com/?p=108179 A few weeks ago we finally started seeing progress on FX's adaptation of Guillermo del Toro vampire novel trilogy 'The Strain,' with the casting of 'House of Cards' breakout star Corey Stoll as the show's lead. Now, the production reports that 'Alias' alum Mia Maestro will join Stoll as the female lead of the series, but how close are we to seeing 'The Strain' finally get off the ground? Get the latest update on the series inside!

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]]> http://talkradio960.com/fx-the-strain-mia-maestro/feed/ 0 Dark Horse / Imeh Akpanudosen, Getty Images FX's 'Tyrant': Ang Lee Drops out of Directing the Pilot, Cites 'Life of Pi' Exhaustion http://talkradio960.com/fx-tyrant-ang-lee/ http://talkradio960.com/fx-tyrant-ang-lee/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 00:36:40 +0000 Kevin Fitzpatrick http://screencrush.com/?p=108169 While FX has several hot new properties in development, our most anticipated is 'Homeland' producer Howard Gordon's upcoming Middle Eastern drama 'Tyrant,' which was scheduled to have a pilot directed by 'Life of Pi' Oscar winner Ang Lee. Now, Lee has reportedly backed out of the project, but what does it say of 'Tyrant's future going forward?

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]]> http://talkradio960.com/fx-tyrant-ang-lee/feed/ 0 FX / Jason Merritt, Getty Images How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma http://talkradio960.com/how-you-can-help-victims-of-the-tornado-in-oklahoma/ http://talkradio960.com/how-you-can-help-victims-of-the-tornado-in-oklahoma/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000 Townsquare Media http://tsminteractive.com/?p=162481 A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties.

To see how you can help those affected, see the list below

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]]> http://talkradio960.com/how-you-can-help-victims-of-the-tornado-in-oklahoma/feed/ 0 AP Spotify, The Cost Of Freedom — Brand Buzz http://talkradio960.com/spotify-the-cost-of-freedom-brand-buzz/ http://talkradio960.com/spotify-the-cost-of-freedom-brand-buzz/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 23:32:46 +0000 Nathan Pike http://kpel965.com/?p=195352 Jaci Russo stopped by the KPEL studios for her weekly "Brand Buzz" segment on "Your Afternoon Drive Home," and popular music streaming service Spotify was the topic up for discussion.

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]]> http://talkradio960.com/spotify-the-cost-of-freedom-brand-buzz/feed/ 0 Spotify, Photo by Charles Eshelman/Getty Images for Spotify NBC's 'Siberia': New Reality-Skewing Drama Ordered for Summer http://talkradio960.com/nbc-siberia/ http://talkradio960.com/nbc-siberia/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 23:18:56 +0000 Kevin Fitzpatrick http://screencrush.com/?p=108133 Just when you thought all the major TV announcements to come out of the cancellations and renewals of Upfronts had come and gone, NBC has one more to be added to the slate for summer. This July will see the debut of scripted series 'Siberia,' a new twist on reality TV that sees its characters participating in a fictional reality series gone awry. The series has already lined up to premiere on July 1, so get an inside look at 'Siberia' inside!

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]]> http://talkradio960.com/nbc-siberia/feed/ 0 Leonid Kulik Expedition, Wikipedia New Iberia Woman Receives 26 Month Sentence For Defrauding IRS http://talkradio960.com/new-iberia-woman-receives-26-month-sentence-for-defrauding-irs/ http://talkradio960.com/new-iberia-woman-receives-26-month-sentence-for-defrauding-irs/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 23:08:56 +0000 Nathan Pike http://kpel965.com/?p=195345 Veta Thompson is accused of defrauding the IRS of more than $77,000.

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]]> http://talkradio960.com/new-iberia-woman-receives-26-month-sentence-for-defrauding-irs/feed/ 0 John Shaw Courthouse, KPEL Suspect In Armed Robbery Of Lilly's Grocery In New Iberia On The Loose http://talkradio960.com/suspect-in-armed-robbery-of-lillys-grocery-in-new-iberia-on-the-loose/ http://talkradio960.com/suspect-in-armed-robbery-of-lillys-grocery-in-new-iberia-on-the-loose/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 22:59:58 +0000 Brandon Comeaux http://kpel965.com/?p=195343 Police in New Iberia are looking for a suspect in an armed robbery Monday afternoon at Lilly's Grocery on South Hopkins Street.

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]]> http://talkradio960.com/suspect-in-armed-robbery-of-lillys-grocery-in-new-iberia-on-the-loose/feed/ 0 Iberia Parish Sheriff's Cruiser, Iberia Sheriff's Office Ray Manzarek of the Doors Dies: Rockers React on Twitter http://talkradio960.com/ray-manzarek-of-the-doors-dies-rockers-react-on-twitter/ http://talkradio960.com/ray-manzarek-of-the-doors-dies-rockers-react-on-twitter/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 22:59:46 +0000 Matthew Wilkening http://ultimateclassicrock.com/?p=133885 The death of the Doors' founding member and keyboardist Ray Manzarek has sent ripples through the classic rock community, with many of his peers sharing their sadness and praising his contributions to music history on Twitter.

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]]> http://talkradio960.com/ray-manzarek-of-the-doors-dies-rockers-react-on-twitter/feed/ 0 Matthew Peyton, Getty Images Funeral Arrangements For Lafayette Police Officer Richard "Ricky" Rees Set http://talkradio960.com/195328/ http://talkradio960.com/195328/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 22:04:17 +0000 Nathan Pike http://kpel965.com/?p=195328 Funeral services for Richard "Ricky" Rees will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers on Bertrand Drive.

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]]> http://talkradio960.com/195328/feed/ 0 Richard Rees, Facebook The Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dies http://talkradio960.com/doors-ray-manzarek-dies/ http://talkradio960.com/doors-ray-manzarek-dies/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 21:20:59 +0000 Matthew Wilkening http://ultimateclassicrock.com/?p=133863 Ray Manzarek, founding member and keyboardist for the Doors, died today (May 20) at age 74 after a long battle with bile duct cancer.

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]]> http://talkradio960.com/doors-ray-manzarek-dies/feed/ 0 Chris Walter, Getty Images Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED] http://talkradio960.com/oklahoma-city-tornado-destruction/ http://talkradio960.com/oklahoma-city-tornado-destruction/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000 Chris Chaberski http://tsminteractive.com/?p=162469 An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

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]]> http://talkradio960.com/oklahoma-city-tornado-destruction/feed/ 0 CNN Kindly Customer Leaves $1,000 Tip So Waitress Can Visit Italy http://talkradio960.com/customer-leaves-1000-tip/ http://talkradio960.com/customer-leaves-1000-tip/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:58:50 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://thefw.com/?p=206655 Some days, you make more in tips than others.

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]]> http://talkradio960.com/customer-leaves-1000-tip/feed/ 0 Tumblr Kaplan Man Arrested After Three-Hour Standoff http://talkradio960.com/kaplan-man-arrested-after-three-hour-standoff/ http://talkradio960.com/kaplan-man-arrested-after-three-hour-standoff/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:50:44 +0000 Nathan Pike http://kpel965.com/?p=195306 Kaplan Police Chief said he called Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillion and requested a certified negotiator and the parish's SWAT team.

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]]> http://talkradio960.com/kaplan-man-arrested-after-three-hour-standoff/feed/ 0 Crime-Scene-Flickr-User-alancleaver2000 Patton Oswalt's Epic 'Star Wars: Episode VII' Pitch Gets Animated http://talkradio960.com/patton-oswalt-star-wars-animation/ http://talkradio960.com/patton-oswalt-star-wars-animation/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:41:59 +0000 Kyle Dowling http://thefw.com/?p=206610 Just when you thought comedian Patton Oswalt's viral hit rant from 'Parks and Recreation' couldn't get any better, along comes an animated version of quite possibly the greatest movie pitch of all time.

Last month, the comic made a hysterical appearance on

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]]> http://talkradio960.com/patton-oswalt-star-wars-animation/feed/ 0 'Wolverine' Posters Feature Yukio and the Venomous Viper http://talkradio960.com/wolverine-posters-yukio-viper/ http://talkradio960.com/wolverine-posters-yukio-viper/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:30:36 +0000 Nick Romano http://screencrush.com/?p=108142 Good news, Wolverine fans! 20th Century Fox announced a new trailer will be hitting the airwaves tomorrow (Tuesday, May 21) at 6 AM PST. In anticipation of this event, the studio released a couple new posters!

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]]> http://talkradio960.com/wolverine-posters-yukio-viper/feed/ 0 20th Century Fox Tornadoes, Huge Hail Batter Midwest, Plains States; More to Come http://talkradio960.com/tornadoes-huge-hail-batter-midwest-plains-states-more-to-come/ http://talkradio960.com/tornadoes-huge-hail-batter-midwest-plains-states-more-to-come/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 19:49:57 +0000 Chris Chaberski http://tsminteractive.com/?p=162421 On Sunday, at least 25 tornadoes pummeled states across the Midwest and Great Plains. At least two people died in the storms. Even more harsh weather, and not just tornadoes, is set to hit much of the rest of the country on Monday.

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]]> http://talkradio960.com/tornadoes-huge-hail-batter-midwest-plains-states-more-to-come/feed/ 0 National Weather Service 11 Peppers With People Faces http://talkradio960.com/peppers-with-people-faces/ http://talkradio960.com/peppers-with-people-faces/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 19:48:44 +0000 Emerald Catron http://thefw.com/?p=206613 If you've never seen half of a bell pepper that looks like a face, you need to do one of two things; either A) eat more vegetables, or B) look at these pictures. Actually, it probably wouldn't hurt to do both. 

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]]> http://talkradio960.com/peppers-with-people-faces/feed/ 0 Imgur One Unfortunate Country Has Completely Run Out of Toilet Paper http://talkradio960.com/one-unfortunate-country-has-completely-run-out-of-toilet-paper/ http://talkradio960.com/one-unfortunate-country-has-completely-run-out-of-toilet-paper/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 19:31:39 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://guyspeed.com/?p=133467 The number one problem in Venezuela is figuring out how to go number two. The South American country has been vexed with the worst thing that can happen to any society – it’s dealing with a toilet paper shortage.

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