Madonna releases new single “Girl Gone Wild”

In advance of her latest studio album MDNA, pop diva Madonna released her new single yesterday titled “Girl Gone Wild”. Her new album is slated for release on March 26, after which Madonna begins her 2012 World Tour on May 29th in Tel Aviv, Israel.
This latest single is described by Billboard.com as “no-nonsense electro-pop, with a driving beat and propulsive hook that recalls Madge’s 2005 single Hung Up.” The track was produced in a collaboration between Madonna, dance music icon Benny Benassi and his partner Ale Benassi.


Let us know what you think of her latest single!

Madonna’s 2012 World Tour begins on May 29th and includes stops in Europe, North America, Latin America and Australia. ShowTimeTickets.com can get you into the hottest shows worldwide; we are never sold out! You can find a full list of her North American stops on our website.

84th Academy Awards to celebrate – and amuse

Send in the clowns.
In a year where Academy Award nominations and box office success seem inversely related, producers for the 84th Academy Awards are trying to drum up ratings with a lineup of notable comedians to spice up the evening. Billy Crystal returns as MC this year, and he’ll be joined by the likes of Will Farrell, Tina Fey, Chris Rock and the cast of “Bridesmaids” among others. What lacked in the box office and excitement department producers appear to be trying to fill with a sheer number of presenters and entertainment value. With attendance at the theaters at an all-time low, the Academy Awards are probably at the bottom of everyone’s minds. Fortunately, show producers and Mike Myers have taken it upon themselves to give us a brush-up course on how to treat Oscar properly:

With few blockbusters nominated for awards, it’ll be interesting to see how this year’s Oscars will pan out. Producers feel it’s best to laugh off a tough year in Hollywood. And of course we’ll be wondering whether The Dictator – aka Sacha Baron Cohen – will show up in light of his snub the show’s executives (look it up on YouTube if you dare). If this all sounds like a circus waiting to unfold, you likely wouldn’t be too far off the mark: Cirque du Soleil is slated to make an exclusive performance live at the awards show.
Check out the complete list of presenters and performers; who are you looking forward to seeing on stage at the Kodak Theatre? What are your picks for this year’s award winners?
Remember that ShowTimeTickets.com can get you in to see Cirque du Soleil and the best comedy acts out there; we are never sold out!

Harlem Globetrotters keep whistlin' on

While Jeremy Lin may be the talk of basketball nowadays, he still has a long way to go before matching the longevity of the Harlem Globetrotters. The modern incarnation of the Globetrotters have been dribbling and dazzling crowds to the tune of Sweet Georgia Brown since 1929, and in 2012 they are still going strong with North American shows scheduled well into April. While the NBA may have the lion’s share of hype in the basketball world, the longevity and cultural impact of the Globetrotters is something to behold.
At the time of their inception in the 1920s, the Globetrotters were a social and cultural game-breaker in the pre-Civil Rights era in the United States. In a period where blacks were commonly referred to as second-class citizens, the athleticism and undeniable skills of the Globetrotters transcended norms and forced a change in attitudes regarding black athletes. Basketball today is a global sport with athletes and fans of all colors and creeds. While ‘Linsanity’ is the latest phenom in the sport, perhaps some of the credit for his emergence – and that of retired player Yao Ming – can be traced back to the days when the Harlem Globetrotters burst onto the court.
In 2005, a documentary chronicling the Globetrotters was released. You can see Part 1 here on YouTube:

What do you think has been the most significant contribution of the Globetrotters to the sport of basketball? What’s been your favorite trick shot that they’ve done over the years?
If you’d like to catch the Globetrotters on their 2012 tour, check out the list of dates on our website. ShowTimeTickets.com is your way to see all the best shows; we are never sold out!

What’s really on their minds? Pro athletes on Twitter

With the NHL trade deadline just weeks away, what better way to keep the spirit of rumors and gossip going than a browse through Twitter? Fans and sports reporters have used the social media site for years now, and it looks like more professional athletes are joining the Twitterverse to chat with us mere mortals. While we don’t think they’d be putting out any juicy insider scoops on possible trades anytime soon, it’s as close as we’ll probably get to hearing what the stars are up to away from the cameras. Some of them tweet about the charitable causes they support (like Vancouver Canucks defenceman Kevin Bieksa on Mindcheck.ca), while others are trenders (see Oilers forward Taylor Hall contemplating a possible name change).

If you’re wondering what your favorite pro athletes are up to away from the cameras, there’s a website called Tweeting-Athletes.com where you can browse through a directory containing Twitter accounts of players from all the major North American sports leagues. Time to hobnob with sporting royalty!

Who are some of your favorites athletes on that list? Let us know who’s tweets make your day!

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Punk icon Henry Rollins caught shopping at Wal-Mart!

Now this is something you’d never expect to see on People of Wal-Mart: punk icon Henry Rollins!

Rollins is famous both for his time in Black Flag (the band responsible for underground hits like “TV Party” and “Six Pack”) and for his solo career, as well as for his weekly television show on IFC. He’s also famous for his distaste for embodiments of mainstream, consumer culture, so it’s puzzling what he was doing in Wal-Mart (which, love it or hate it, is about as mainstream and consumerist as you can get: it’s a chain store!).

What do you think the beloved (yet often grumpy) rocker was shopping for? Let us know in the comment section below!

Happy Phil Collins Day!

Quick, what’s the biggest holiday in mid-February? For a growing number of people, the answer isn’t what you think – it’s Phil Collins Day! Yes, February 15, the day set aside to appreciate the yacht rock king and former Genesis
drummer/vocalist.

Check out last year’s parade, below, featuring Phil Collins masks, Phil Collins floats, and a brass band performing “In The Air Tonight!”