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Following her well-received guest turn on How I Met Your Mother last year, Katy Perry is returning to the world of sitcoms for another go-round.  Katy will guest-star on the March 6 episode of the Fox comedy Raising Hope, playing a prison attendant named Rikki who claims to be a friend of Sabrina’s — played by Shannon Woodward — from back in the day. How did Katy hook this up?  In a statement, she said, “Shannon Woodward is my best friend.  A couple weeks ago, I was home, just toasting up a frozen chicken fillet when she called me up and asked if I wanted to do something ‘fun’ for a change and try out a guest role on her TV show.  I thought, ‘Sure, I have nothing else to do, and I like chillin’ with my best friend.’”  No wonder Katy and Shannon exchanged tweets earlier this week alluding to something big they had to tell fans. The show’s executive producer, Greg Garcia, said in a statement, “She came in and did a terrific job.  She was hilarious.  And now people are telling me that Katy is also a singer.  I sincerely hope that her appearance on the show helps her get her singing career off the ground.  It’s a tough business.” In the episode, Sabrina gets arrested after taking part in an Occupy protest, and gets sentenced to two weeks in prison.  Rikki, played by Katy, is determined to make her stay behind bars as horrible as possible — until she remembers they were childhood friends.

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Here’s a look at this year’s nominees in the major categories. Let your voice be heard and tell us who you think will win!

‘Hugo’ leads the way with 11 nominations. Will it end the evening with the most wins? You tell us:

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Whitney Houston may have had one of the most recognizable voices in pop music, which brought her great success, fame and fortune. Apparently, the singer’s financial resources may have dwindled down to almost nothing, since her family sold footage of her celebrity-attended funeral to a variety of global media outlets.

Apparently, the family elected to sell the footage in order to raise money for the singer’s sole heir, daughter Bobbi Kristina, 18. That’s why it would seem that Houston didn’t leave much behind.

The funeral took place on Saturday, Feb. 18 in Houston’s Newark, N.J. hometown. She was eulogized by her ‘The Bodyguard’ co-star Kevin Costner and serenaded by Alicia Keys. The funeral aired on CNN and several online outlets via The Associated Press, but all footage was offline and non-viewable the very next day.

A spokesperson for the family told TMZ that the executors of Houston’s estate “agreed to license footage to several media outlets for customary fees.” Those “customary fees” are being set aside to “maximize the estate for the benefit of Bobbi Kristina.”

Hmm, that sounds like jargon-heavy way to say that Houston was broke and/or didn’t leave much behind for her only child in terms of money. Why else would the family need to sell private footage on Bobbi Kris’ behalf?

At least this money-making endeavor is for a good cause, since Bobbi Kris is in a lot of pain over the loss of her mother at such a young age; Houston was just 48. However, an auction of Houston items is set for next month, and that feels a little tacky and entirely too soon after the pop diva’s death, even though the auction house claims that their sale is helping to preserve the singer’s legacy and history.

Yeah, there’s a better way to preserve Houston’s legacy and history. Those are called albums.

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Remember Chris Brown‘s Twitter feud with pro wrestler CM Punk? It just got deeper. CM Punk just released a TwitVid slamming Brown.

“I’m not here to start controversy, or to gain publicity, or anything like that,” pro wrestler CM Punk said in the clip (could’ve fooled us). “And now that he’s thrown accusations my way of using steroids, I feel the need to reply.” And reply he did.

Some background: On Sunday night (Feb. 19), CM Punk tweeted, “I would like @chrisbrown fight somebody that can defend themselves. Me curb stomping that turd would be a #wrestlemania moment.”

When Brown saw the tweet he lashed out. Though the message has since been deleted, Brown wrote, “@CMpunk needs more followers. He’s such a leader! Not to mention the roids hes on has made it utterly impossible for him pleasure a women [sic].” This is the part that ticked CM Punk off.

“I’m a lifelong, proud, drug-free straight edge individual,” CM Punk said, “so Chris and I come from two completely different worlds.” What are you implying, CM Punk?

“I don’t hit women.” Oh boy. “You just don’t hit women, period,” CM Punk said. “In my world, women are to be revered and respected. I firmly believe that in this life there are consequences and repercussions for people’s actions,” he ranted on. “I don’t think Chris has paid for what he’s done.”

“Picking up trash on the side of a highway does not make amends for repeatedly striking a woman in the face and sending her to a hospital,” he said, growing visibly heated. “So Chris wants to throw stones my way now? I say, that’s fine. But put some gloves on and get in the ring.”

“I will make you feel as weak and as powerless and as scared and alone as any woman who has had the misfortune of knowing such a scared, cowardly little boy such as yourself.” Them’s fightin’ words! “All proceeds can go to a women’s shelter of my choosing, if you want to pick up more trash on the side of a highway to make some amends, that’s fine. Maybe you should donate some more time, telling kids that exactly what you did isn’t right.”

CM Punk recognizes that this may all be a pipe dream, however. “I’m also a realist,” he grumbled, “and I know none of these things will happen because Chris Brown isn’t a man. And that’s fine.” Daaaaaaaayum!

“But I know that someday, somehow, somewhere, somebody will put Chris Brown exactly where he belongs, and it honestly doesn’t have to be me,” CM Punk said, calming down. “I would just really like it to be.”

As righteous as CM Punk’s arguments are, his timing is awfully convenient for someone who claims to not want publicity. Here’s hoping Breezy takes the extremely high road here and doesn’t fight CM Punk. Either way he’ll get a nose bleed, but one will come with a lot better PR.

Watch CM Punk Threaten Chris Brown

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

Jeri Ryan
Age: 44
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing the liberated (“de-assimilated”) Borg, Seven of Nine, on ‘Star Trek: Voyager,’ roles on other shows like ‘Leverage,’ ‘Boston Public,’ ‘Dark Skies’ and ‘Shark,’ and her current role as Dr. Kate Murphy on the ABC drama ‘Body of Proof’

Drew Barrymore
Age: 37
Occupation: Actress, Producer and Director
Known For: Her star-making childhood role in ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,’ two stays in rehab by the time she was 14, rebounding nicely with adult roles in ‘Boys on the Side,’ ‘The Wedding Singer,’ ’50 First Dates’ and the ‘Charlie’s Angels’ film franchise, co-founding the prolific Flower Films production company, her recent engagement to art consultant Will Kopelman, and just being all-around adorable

Kyle MacLachlan
Age: 53
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His roles in the cult films ‘Blue Velvet,’ ‘Showgirls,’ ‘Dune’ and ‘The Doors,’ work on the TV shows ‘Twin Peaks,’ ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘Desperate Housewives,’ and a lengthy relationship in the 1990s with supermodel Linda Evangelista

Rachel Dratch
Age: 46
Occupation: Actress and Comedienne
Known For: Being a cast member of ‘Saturday Night Live’ from 1999 to 2006, appearing in movies including ‘Down with Love,’ ‘Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star’ and ‘I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry,’ and her enviably close friendship with Tina Fey

James Blunt
Age: 38
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Singles including ‘You’re Beautiful’ and ‘Goodbye My Lover,’ being nominated for five Grammys, selling 18 million albums, and having a long string of model girlfriends

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The 23rd season of ‘The Simpsons’ will go out with a bang, as that’s when the episode featuring Lady Gaga will air.

Gaga taped her ep late last summer and just like ‘SNL’ last May, she will appear on a season finale of a long-running comedy show. ‘The Simpsons’ remains the longest airing scripted show on prime time TV, while ‘SNL’ has been airing since 1975, so Gaga has a penchant for appearing on some of the most beloved shows on the small screen.

The Mother Monster’s episode is called ‘Lisa Goes Gaga’ and Gaga factors into the plot as someone who comes to Springfield in order to cheer up little Lisa, who is often the voice of reason on the show.

The Telegraph reports that Gaga has mused about her role on the show, saying, “I play a little bit of a slut. The apple doesn’t fall far from my artistic tree.”

Uh oh. Is Gaga going to be a bad influence on the sweet and wholesome Lisa Simpson? Will she teach her how to dance? Will she whip Bart into shape? Will she give Marge hair tips? Will she eat donuts with Homer? The possibilities are endless.

The exact air date of the season finale of ‘The Simpsons’ has not yet been confirmed, but it should air sometime in May. PopCrush will certainly recap the episode for you, dear reader!

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In these pictures from the 2012 BRIT Awards, check out stars like Adele, Rihanna plus many more as they pose for red carpet pictures before the award show! The Brit Awards, which are being held today, Feb. 21 at London’s O2 Arena, are one of music’s biggest nights in the U.K., and pop stars were dressed in their best for the occasion.

To no real shock, Adele opted for a flattering black dress, while Rihanna got sexy in a low-cut, earth-hued halter dress with sparkles. Coldplay donned some ‘Mylo Xyloto’-themed casual attire, while Jessie J looked va-va-voom in red and Kylie Minogue looked beautiful in blue. Lana Del Rey and Florence Welch chose to go with flowing gowns, while the guys from One Direction kept it consistent in dapper gray suits.

Check out pictures of the aforementioned stars posing for pictures on the red carpet, as well as photos of Christina Perri, Victoria Justice, Foster the People, Ed Sheeran, Spice Girls member Emma Bunton, Nicole Scherzinger, will.i.am and Cher Lloyd. Who gets your vote for best and worst dressed? Leave us a comment below!

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MAYBE, JUST MAYBE, THINGS ARE FINALLY TURNING AROUND FOR LINDSAY LOHAN, SHE’LL BE THE HOST OF “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” IN 2 WEEKS, MARCH 3rd, BEST OF ALL, SHE DID IT WITHOUT THE HELP OF HER PUSHY STAGE MOTHER. AN INSIDER CLOSE TO LINDSAY TELLS THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS THAT HER MOM DINA, WHO USED TO MANAGE HER DAUGHTER “HAS NOTHING TO DO” WITH THAT END ANYMORE, DESPITE REPORTS THAT DINA IS STILL INVOLVED, HER SPOKESMAN SAYS THAT’S NOT ACCURATE, SHE’S CURRENTLY MANAGED BY UNTITLED ENTERTAINMENT, AND REPRESENTED BY I.C.M. NO FAMILY MEMBERS CAN SCREW UP HER CAREER, SHE’S THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN DO IT. YESTERDAY, TMZ REPORTED THAT LINDSAY “PERSONALLY REACHED OUT” TO EXECUTIVE PRODUCER LORNE MICHAELS, AND SET UP A DATE FOR THE HOSTING GIG. IT’LL BE HER FIRST TIME ON THE SHOW SINCE 2006. ONE INSIDER SAYS “THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE THE BEST THING SHE’S DONE IN A LONG, LONG, TIME. THIS’LL BE HER 4th TIME HOSTING ‘SNL’ AND SHE’S BEEN PRETTY SUCCESSFUL IN THE PAST — WE TEND TO FORGET SHE’S ACTUALLY A TALENTED ACTRESS. SO I WOULDN’T BE SURPRISED IF SHE KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK…AS LONG AS SHE’S WILLING TO RELENTLESSLY RIDICULE HER REPUTATION. IF LOHAN WANTS TO WIN US OVER, SHE’S GOTTA GET OVER HERSELF FIRST. AND I MEAN SHE’S GOT TO TAKE THE MOST HUMILIATING, SCANDALOUS MOMENTS OF THE PAST YEAR AND TURN THEM INTO COMEDY GOLD..

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Facing huge budget shortfalls, the United States Postal Service has proposed solutions including closing hundreds of post offices and eliminating Saturday deliveries. Now it may be considering jacking up the price of stamps, too.

The popularity of internet services like online bill pay have led in part to a 1.7 percent decline in mail volume, causing the USPS to anticipate losing $14.1 billion in 2012 — with bigger losses expected in the years to come.

In response, postal officials sent a letter to Congress last Thursday in which they recommended several changes, including the possibility of increasing the price of a stamp from its current 45 cents up to 50 cents. While stamp prices have gone up four times since 2006, chief financial officer Joe Corbett said, “Clearly, we’re [still] underpriced [and] would like the ability to move that price up.”

The USPS says the extra nickel, which would likely be added in one or two-cent increments until 2015, would raise revenues by $1 billion annually. Although taxpayers don’t foot the bill to keep the postal service running, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe told Congress that failing to help the organization limit its losses would result in a “long-term burden to the American taxpayer.”

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Looks like Chris Brown has some more Twitter beef. His latest target isn’t a fellow musician, though. It’s professional wrestler CM Punk.

On Sunday night (Feb. 19), CM Punk tweeted, “I would like @chrisbrown fight somebody that can defend themselves. Me curb stomping that turd would be a #wrestlemania moment.” Them’s fightin’ words — literally!

TMZ reports that Breezy caught wind of the tweet, and, as he’s prone to do, lashed out. Though the message has since been deleted, the site reports that Brown wrote, “@CMpunk needs more followers. He’s such a leader! Not to mention the roids hes on has made it utterly impossible for him pleasure a women [sic].” Come on, Breezy! Would it kill you to take the high road?

Brown immediately followed the angry tweet with a condescendingly kind one, writing, “Positivity regardless of how u feel! @CMpunk contact my assistant and I’ll have em send u an autographed pic for my biggest FAN!!!”

This is the second Twitter rant Brown’s been on in a week. This weekend, Brown fired back at country singer Miranda Lambert, who held up a sign reading ‘Take notes Chris Brown’ at a recent concert.

Following his Grammy win, Brown was lambasted for writing, “HATE ALL U WANT BECUZ I GOT A GRAMMY Now! That’s the ultimate F— OFF!” He’s since erased most of his feed and claimed the offensive post was from one of his handlers. Mmmhmm.

C’mon, Breezy. When even your mom is telling you to lay off, maybe it’s time to give your thumbs a break.

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Ethan Celebrates Fat Tuesday

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During the regular session Texarkana Water Utilities Executive Director Bill King will offer the board a presentation regarding water and sewer infrastructure. The board will also consider appointments to various boards and commissions.

There will also be an executive session. The public is invited to attend the open portion of tonight’s meeting.

The move to cut baseball, softball, and golf will save the college a half million dollars annually and mean the loss of coaching jobs . Also the board voted to eliminate the counseling department in the Enrollment Management Division.. Those cuts should save over $178,000 annually as well.

The Texarkana College Foundation Board President Dr. Andrew Curry reported that the foundations pledge of $1 million for the college to use as needed for the current year operating budget is available. Those funds will not be used until the time the chief financial officer of the college recommends to the President James Henry Russell that a need exists.

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I saw a new product on the Internet  today that was pretty unique and troubling at the same time. It is a product made by a company called breathable foods. The product called ‘Aeroshot’ claims to have all of the caffeine of a large cup of coffee with no calories. How do they do it you ask. It is inhalable. Yes a shot of caffeine you literally inhale. The product claims to have b vitamins and  caffeine in a fine powder that dissolves quickly in your mouth. ‘Aeroshot” was invented by a Harvard professor  David Edwards, Dr, Edwards is a pioneer in inhaled insulin, and vaccines.  Would you use ‘Aeroshots’?

Our Provide a Pet a Pad guest today is a BEAUTIFUL dog. Bess is super sweet and her markings are stunning. Check out the two different colored eyes! Bess has a calm nature. She is good on a leash too. She is in a kennel with another dog and seems to get along very well.Bess comes with a FREE wellness exam from Pleasant Grove Animal Hospital. They will check her over and make sure she is healthy and happy.

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There are tons of animals at the shelter that would love to see you! Go by and visit, take them for a walk or bring treats or food by for all of the hungry dogs and cats.

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Check out our videos of all the dogs and puppies that are at the shelter waiting for new homes.

Here are all of the dogs on the adoption floor:

Here are all of the puppies on the adoption floor:

Provide a Pet a Pad is sponsored by our friends at Pleasant Grove Animal Hospital. Thank you to Dr. Stacey Hendershott and her husband Ben Hendershott, who is a Registered Veterinary Technician, as well as the great staff at the clinic. They truly are your other family doctor. We are happy to team up to help find new homes for the animals at the shelter.

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Texarkana, TX 75503
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Check out the latest Laser Therapy Treatment for pain management at PGAH. Your pet does not have to suffer in silence any longer!

Texarkana Animal Care and Adoption Center located at 203 Harrison, Texarkana, Arkansas. The shelter is open to the public Monday through Saturday, 10AM to 5PM. Their phone number is 870-773-6388. Directions:

Every Tuesday we have a dog in our Power 95.9 Studios from the local animal shelter in hopes of finding it a new home. It is always a dog because Wes is allergic to cats.

Our local shelter usually has over 100 dogs and over 30 cats available for adoption every day. There are many more animals located in the holding areas “downstairs” that are either waiting for their owners to reclaim them or hoping for a spot on the adoption floor to open. There were only a few adoptions last week which means there were a lot of animals that had to be euthanized. To see more of the adoptable animals visit the shelter at 203 Harrison in Texarkana, Arkansas or check out their website at AnimalCareAdoptionCenter.org.

Did you know that one unspayed dog and her offspring, can reproduce over 65,000 dogs in just six years. You do not have to wait until your pet is 6 months old to get them fixed. Pediatric spay and neuter is available in Texarkana. Check with the great folks at Pleasant Grove Animal Hospital!

Pleasant Grove Animal Hospital has a Pet Health Care Library. Check out their website because they also provide the links to websites that provide some great information on a variety of topics related to veterinary medicine and pet health care.

For those moments when you just can afford to shell out a couple of bucks on a real massage, hoof it on over to the NAYbors house and borrow his goats.

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Sometimes during the early morning hours we get a little tongue-tied and say things that make absolutely no sense but today, Wes somehow invented a new word when he stumbled through part of the morning horror-scopes: Incentiveness.

Unfortunately I could not find it in any dictionaries so we will have to come up with our own definition.I think I it could mean inventing new incentives. Or, it could be the person that brings incentive to the meeting.

Just for some silly fun, what definitions can you come up with?

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

Kelsey Grammer
Age: 57
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His two-decade portrayal of psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane on the hit sitcoms ‘Cheers’ and ‘Frasier,’ providing the voice for characters like Sideshow Bob on ‘The Simpsons,’ currently starring in the Starz series ‘Boss,’ and a tabloid-friendly personal life that’s included four marriages

Jennifer Love Hewitt
Age: 33
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Starring in the ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ film franchise and on the TV shows ‘Party of Five’ and ‘Ghost Whisperer,’ popularizing the weird vajazzling trend, and previous relationships with celebrities including singer John Mayer, who reportedly wrote his hit song ‘Your Body is a Wonderland’ about her

Tyne Daly
Age: 66
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Winning a 1989 Tony for her work in ‘Gypsy,’ earning six Emmys for her roles in ‘Cagney & Lacey,’ ‘Judging Amy’ and ‘Christy,’ and being the older sister of actor Tim Daly

Mary Chapin Carpenter
Age: 54
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Country hits like ‘I Feel Lucky,’ ‘He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,’ ‘I Take My Chances’ and ‘Shut Up and Kiss Me,’ being the only woman to have won four consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Female Country Vocal Performance, and writing or co-writing songs for other artists like Joan Baez, Cyndi Lauper and Wynonna Judd

Ellen Page
Age: 25
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Academy Award-nominated work as the quirky title character in ‘Juno,’ roles in other films including ‘Inception,’ ‘Whip It’ and ‘X-Men: The Last Stand,’ and being the spokesperson for Cisco Systems in a series of ads

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

1848 – Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels publish ‘The Communist Manifesto’ (More info)

1878 – The first telephone book is issued in New Haven, CT (More info)

1948 – The National Association for Stock Car Racing, aka NASCAR, is officially incorporated (More info)

1965 – Malcolm X is assassinated by members of the Nation of Islam at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City (More info)

1972 – President Richard Nixon arrives in China, becoming the first US president to visit to the world’s most populous nation (More info)