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$736 in fines for THIS little yard?
$736 in fines for THIS little yard?

Failure to Keep Grass Cut in Tuscaloosa is an Expensive Mistake

According to Tuscaloosa Police on Aug. 13, a notice was left for a resident at an address in the 2800 Block of 7th Avenue to cut his grass.

After a notice is left, the lawn must be cut within seven days to avoid a city citation for "Unlawful Growth of Vegetation

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Led Zeppelin on tour in 1973 with all four original band members.
British rock band Led Zeppelin, (left to right): John Paul Jones, John Bonham (1948-1980), Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, pose in front of their private airliner The Starship while on tour in 1973. (Photo by Hulton Archive, Getty Images)

Led Zeppelin concert film ‘Celebration Day’ brings back memories

Huge screen. Bucket of popcorn. Led Zeppelin.

It's the perfect combination for a stroll down memory lane and "Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day," the long-awaited showing of the epic concert film premiering tonight at the Cobb Hollywood 16, 4250 Old Greensboro Rd., in Tuscaloosa. The 2-hour, 4-minute film spotlights one of the greatest blues-infused rock groups of all time, and I had a chance to see the band in its prime.

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Dimitrios Kambouris, Getty Images

‘The Voice’ + ‘X Factor’ Rivalry Heats Up, Simon Cowell Says NBC Is ‘Unprofessional’

Ding ding. ‘The Voice‘ vs. ‘X Factor‘ battle has officially begun, a week before the season premieres and the ratings books. ‘The Voice’ is strategically attempting to win Round 1 by adding an extra episode of Season 3 during the premiere week on Wednesday, Sept. 12, which is the same day that Season 2 of ‘X Factor’ premieres. That move has got Simon Cowell fighting mad.

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David McNew, Getty Images

New Study Finds That Brazil Is the Leading Crack-Cocaine Market

The world might be a giant asylum of soul-sucking gutter junkies fighting for their next meal on the excruciating edge of a devil-sharp machete, as new research pinpoints crack-cocaine usage in the millions, with Brazil the world’s leading a speed-freak society.

According to a recent study conducted by the Federal University of Sao Paulo, about six million adult Brazilians have tried cocaine products, as have nearly 442,000 of the country’s young people.

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Thinkstock

Do You Use Coupons? — Survey of the Day

Thanks to the bad economy and shows such as ‘Extreme Couponing,’ coupons should be as popular as ever. But how many people actually use them while shopping?

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Cameron Spencer, Getty Images

Dean Geyer Makes Us Squeal With ‘Glee’ — Hunk of the Day [Video]

South African-born actor Dean Geyer will de-shirt in season four of ‘Glee.’ So that’s more than enough reason to tune this season, which begins next week.

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This Day in History for September 7 – ESPN Debuts and More

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1979 – The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, better known as ESPN, makes its debut (More info)

1813 – The United States federal government gets its nickname, Uncle Sam (More info)

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Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images

Celebrity Birthdays for September 7 – Gloria Gaynor, Chrissie Hynde and More

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Gloria Gaynor
Age: 63
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Hits such as ‘Never Can Say Goodbye,’ ‘I Am What I Am,’ and the perennial favorite of drag queens the world over, ‘I Will Survive’

Chrissie Hynde
Age: 61
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Her trailblazing work as lead vocalist for the rock group The Pretenders, songs such as ‘Brass in Pocket,’ ‘My City Was Gone,’ and ‘Middle of the Road,’ and having children with Ray Davies of the Kinks and Jim Kerr of Simple Minds

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Rob Carr, Getty Images

Wiz Khalifa Reveals the 2050 Tour Dates With Taylor Gang, Pushes Album Back

We have some good news and bad news. The good news is Wiz Khalifa and his Taylor Gang crew are hitting the road this fall. The bad news… the Pittsburgh rapper has pushed back his second LP, ‘O.N.I.F.C.,’ again for the umpteenth time.

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Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Lady Gaga Reveals ‘ARTPOP’ Will Be Interactive

Lady Gaga‘s new album ‘ARTPOP‘ will not just be an album but a “PROJECT.” The Mother Monster let us know that via a post on her LittleMonsters.com site, sharing that it will be a multimedia experience that can be enjoyed in a myriad of ways.

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