Archive for the ‘Entertainment’ Category

UCF Student Meme Goes Viral on Facebook

If you’ve been on Facebook over the past few days, you’ve seen all the “memes” being posted. They’re funny little images with catchy titles that spread all over the Internet. Like us to get UCF news like this on your facebook feed! Well, as you can see above, someone came...
February 15th, 2012 | Comedy, Culture, News | Read More

54th Annual Grammy Awards

The 54th Annual Grammy Awards will be held on February 12, 2012, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. LL Cool J will host the show making it the first time in seven years the Grammys will have an official host. It will air on CBS at 8:00pm ET. KnightNews.com’s Christina Manna takes us through...
February 11th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Music, REVIEW | Read More

UCF Student Rapper Hopes to Open for Mac Miller on 4/20

Many of you may remember a Knightnews.com article posted last year about UCF student and rapper, Brandon Howard, and his comparison to youtube sensation Rebecca Black. If not, you can read the article here: http://knightnews.com/2011/03/rebecca-black-millionaire-less-than-a-week-itunes-friday-music-video-youtube/ Brandon...
February 10th, 2012 | Campus Beat, Culture, Entertainment | Read More

Mardi Gras Hits Universal Orlando – See 2012 Concert Lineup

Universal Studios Orlando will host its popular Spring Mardi Gras events again this year, and the 2012 lineup has some big bands. The street party and concerts will be held Saturdays and on select nights starting February 11 and running through April 14, 2012. The first concert, at 8:30 p.m. on February...
February 9th, 2012 | Entertainment, Music, News, Night Life | Read More

Johnny Keyser Advances in American Idol Hollywood Round 1

UCF student Johnny Keyser appeared in Hollywood on the American Idol show Wedensday. He was the first person featured in the Hollywood round, topping the show for the second week in a row. Keyser performed accapella and advanced in the first few minutes of the show. KnightNews.com will keep monitoring...
February 9th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Entertainment, Movies & TV, Music | Read More

John Dahlbäck Releases New Album

After heavy anticipation from house heads throughout the world waiting to hear the Swedes’ latest talent, John Dahlbäck finally appeased their wishes and dropped his latest album Toolroom Knights just 24-hours ago. And to no surprise, it was just as good as expected. The album features three new...
February 7th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Entertainment | Read More

New Night Club Opening Downtown–TIER

The owners of Scoop, brothers and UCF alumni Romi and Keith Mawardi, are taking downtown Orlando to the next level, or should I say tier? TIER Nightclub will be aimed toward young professionals looking for the feel of a big city night out. TIER offers guests an upscale South Florida feel and state of...
February 7th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Entertainment, Night Life | Read More

Most Desirable Women List; Video

KnightNews.com’s Naz Perez takes a look into the Askmen.com “99 Most Desirable Women List.” Check out the video below! View the Askmen.com page here: http://www.askmen.com/specials/2012_top_99/
February 7th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Entertainment | Read More

Rise Against Rocks the UCF Arena

Rise Against’s Spring 2012 tour made a stop here, at the UCF Arena, January 21, bringing along with them A Day to Remember and the Menzingers. Rise Against, a punk band formed in Chicago, began achieving mainstream success as early as 2004, and have released 3 albums that went gold in the United...
February 6th, 2012 | Entertainment, Music, News | Read More

M.I.A. Flips Middle Finger During Super Bowl Halftime with Madonna, Nicki Minaj

Singer M.I.A. is at the center of controversy for flipping the bird during the Super Bowl halftime show, which featured Madonna, Nicki Minaj and others. M.I.A. also appeared to sing “I don’t give a (expletive),” during the show, around the time she displayed her middle finger to the cameras. Madonna...
February 5th, 2012 | Entertainment, Football, Movies & TV, News | Read More
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