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2 FBI agents killed in training accident in Va. via Rickey.org 2 FBI agents on Hostage Rescue Team killed in training accident off Virginia Beach coast VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Two FBI special agents on the agency’s elite Hostage Rescue Team have been killed in a training accident in Virginia. The FBI’s national press office said in a statement Sunday that the accident happened off the coast of Virginia Beach on Friday. No other details were given and the cause is under investigation. The special agents were identified as 41-year-old Christopher Lorek and 40-year-old Stephen Shaw, FBI Director Robert Mueller said in the statement that “we mourn the loss of two brave and courageous men” and “our hearts are with their wives, children and other loved ones who feel their loss most deeply.” The Hostage Rescue Team is part of the Critical Incident Response Group based at Quantico in northern Virginia. Copyright (2013) Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and non-commercial use. Users may not download or reproduce a substantial portion of the AP material found on this web site. AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

Game of Thrones – Season 3 Episode 8 – Previously on Game of Thrones… via Rickey.org Here are the video recaps from Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 8: “Second Sons” on HBO. Previously on Game of Thrones… Synopsis: A wedding at King’s Landing starts a new life for an unlikely couple; Davos wants proof from Melisandre; Sam and Gilly have an encounter with an older man; Daenerys meets the Titan’s Bastard. Game of Thrones – Season 3 Episode 8 – Video – Previously on Game of Thrones… Game of Thrones – Season 3 Episode 8 – Video Recap (Update later) Game of Thrones – Season 3 Episode 8 – Recap (Update later) Inside the Episode (Update later) The Latest on Game of Thrones Game of Thrones – Season 3 Episode 8 – Previously on Game of Thrones…‘Game of Thrones’ to end after seventh season?Game of Thrones – Review: Grin and Bear ItGame of Thrones – Recap: You’re Mine, and I’m YoursGame of Thrones – Season 3 Episode 8 – Video Preview – Second Sons All posts on Game of Thrones Follow me on Facebook! • Follow me on Google+ The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

Selena Gomez – Come & Get It – 2013 Billboard Music Awards – Video via Rickey.org Selena Gomez performed her top-ten hit “Come & Get It” at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. She looked absolutely stunning. Via: MWP She kills every performance of this song. Go Selena. The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

Bruno Mars – Treasure – 2013 Billboard Music Awards – Video via Rickey.org Bruno Mars performed his song “Treasure” at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. It’s good to hear Bruno performing straight-up R&B! Via: MWP The Latest on 2013 Billboard Music Awards Bruno Mars – Treasure – 2013 Billboard Music Awards – VideoThe Voice – Season 4 – BloopersAmerican Idol Live! 2013 Tour – Ticket GiveawayAmerican Idol 12 – Office Pool Winners‘Star Trek’ does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes All posts on 2013 Billboard Music Awards The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

The Voice – Season 4 – Bloopers via Rickey.org Here are the bloopers from The Voice Season 4! Omigosh, Christina Millan is cute here. Watch the video here: The Latest on The Voice The Voice – Season 4 – Bloopers‘The Voice’ Original Cast Returns for Season 5The Voice – Season 4 Top 10 PreviewCee Lo, Shakira, and Usher are Officially Returning to ‘The Voice’Ratings: ‘The Voice’ wins Tuesday, ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ down 21% – 5/15/2013 All posts on The Voice Follow me on Facebook! • Follow me on Google+ The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

American Idol Live! 2013 Tour – Ticket Giveaway via Rickey.org Rickey.org and AEG Live are giving away a pair of tickets to the American Idol Live! 2013 Tour. Joining is easy: just leave a comment here saying how much you love American Idol Season 12 and I will pick a winner next week. Meanwhile, Lazaro Arbos, Janelle Arthur and Amber Holcomb gave a shoutout to us! Woohoo! We also asked them what they would bring on the tour with them. Interesting responses! Lazaro Arbos, Janelle Arthur, Amber Holcomb – American Idol 2013 Tour The Latest on American Idol 12 American Idol Live! 2013 Tour – Ticket GiveawayAmerican Idol 12 – Office Pool WinnersCandice Glover – I Am Beautiful – The Tonight Show with Jay Leno – VideoKree Harrison – All Cried Out – Full Studio Recording ListenAmerican Idol 12 – Finale and Winner Results – Live Blog and Recap – 5/16/2013 All posts on American Idol 12 Follow me on Facebook! • Follow me on Google+ The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

American Idol 12 – Office Pool Winners via Rickey.org Congratulations to the Rickey.org American Idol 12 Office Pool winners and Top 10. We have two first prize winners this year as Lynda and Raj tied at #1. It was another come from behind victory as they were both outside of the Top 10 leading into the final week. Congratulations. They both chose to get a Google Nexus 7. The rest of the Top 10 win consolation prizes. 1 Pyar23′s picks – 243 1 idol_fan1′s picks – 243 3 luckynorris123 – 237 4 Patroo’s picks – 234 5 Cassy’s picks – 232 5 phlyingphil’s picks – 232 7 izzitme’s picks – 229 8 lasoxgirl’s picks – 227 9 dogncatmom’s picks – 225 10 chessguy99′s picks – 223 10 blkeener – 223 Follow me on Facebook! • Follow me on Google+ The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

‘Star Trek’ does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes via Rickey.org ‘Trek’ does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes; ‘Iron Man 3′ tops $1B worldwide LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Star Trek: Into Darkness” has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it’s not setting any light-speed records with a debut that’s lower than the studio’s expectations. The latest voyage of the starship Enterprise fell short of its predecessor, 2009′s “Star Trek,” which opened with $75.2 million. Since premiering Wednesday in huge-screen IMAX theaters and expanding Thursday to general cinemas, “Into Darkness” has pulled in $84.1 million, well below distributor Paramount’s initial forecast of $100 million. The film has added $80.5 million overseas. The “Star Trek” sequel bumped “Iron Man 3″ down to second-place after two weekends on top. Robert Downey Jr.’s superhero saga took in $35.2 million domestically and $40.2 million overseas to shoot its worldwide total to nearly $1.1 billion. Copyright (2013) Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and non-commercial use. Users may not download or reproduce a substantial portion of the AP material found on this web site. AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

I happened upon this video of Adam Lambert on this fine Sunday afternoon. He was interviewed after his amazing duo with Top 3 American Idol Season 3 Finalist, Angie Miller. The first impression I discerned while listening to and watching him speak was how absolutely grounded he appears to be while speaking about a variety […]

Kelly Rowland very close to signing on to The X Factor; Paulina Rubio in talks via Rickey.org Kelly Rowland is really close to returning to The X Factor. The “Dirty Laundry” singer is nearing a deal while Paulina Rubio is being considered for the fourth slot. The panel will be announced tomorrow. Fox’s TheX Factor is looking to have plenty of girl power next fall. The judges panel will likely consist of executive producer Simon Cowell and three female judges. One will be returning judge Demi Lovato, as the network previously announced. If all goes according to plan, another will be singer, dancer and Super Bowl halftime show-stopper Kelly Rowland. The Grammy-winning Destiny’s Child founding member has previously been floated as a potential judge in the press, but EW can exclusively report she’s firming up a deal to join the show. Rowland should feel quite comfortable at the judges table; she has extensive on-camera experience, from serving as a judge on the eighth season of the UK version of The X Factor to performing on Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance. We’re not certain who will secure the third judge spot, though we’re hearing Latin singer-actress Paulina Rubio is in talks. The deals will have to be completed soon — The X Factor starts production on season three on Tuesday. The new judges will replace season two panelists Britney Spears and L.A. Reid. What do you think of this panel? They definitely should have a gender balance. But this new panel would reflect going for a lower budget. The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor