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Selena Gomez, Gym Class Heroes at Jingle Ball

2011-12-03T02:32:21Z

107.9 The End's Jingle Ball 2011 went down at Power Balance Pavilion on Thursday night.

The concert featured performances by JoJo, Breathe Carolina, Cobra Starship, Gym Class Heroes, and Selena Gomez.

Rain or Shine: 107.9 The End presents Endfest 2011

2011-05-18T03:32:46Z

Event staff at Raley Field assured me over the phone that the Endfest 2011 would continue “rain or shine,” despite the unfavorable weather for the outside venue. Sacramento skies cleared up with rather perfect timing before doors opened at 2 p.m., and the power line-up of Ke$ha, T-Pain, Far East Movement, The Ready Set, and Hot Chelle Rae began.

The crowd’s enthusiasm was unaffected by the early gloom, helped in large part by the vivacious staff of 107.9 The End, the hosts of the show. The team’s contagious energy and animated set transitions with t-shirt giveaways made the four hour concert that much more enjoyable. A few lucky audience members had the opportunity to be on stage during Ke$ha’s performance with the ‘Best Seats in the House’ competition.

Characterized by a hip hop, pop and R & B sound blend, Los Angeles based quartet, i SQUARE, kicked off the event at 3 p.m. as the crowd filtered in. To the delight of the average audience member (insert screaming teenage girl), Hot Chelle Rae performed next, followed by The Ready Set.

Highlighting their unique dance-rock sound with songs off their debut album, “Lovesick Electric,” Hot Chelle Rae’s cover of “Teenage Dream” was a true crowd pleaser. The four charismatic musicians closed with their most recent single “Tonight Tonight,” which, judging by the singing audience, has summer anthem potential.

The Ready Set, stage name for Jordan Witzigreuter, performed “Love Like Woe” and “More Than Alive,” his two hit singles from the “I’m Alive, I’m Dreaming” album, released in June 2010. The unique techno elements of his most recent single, “Young Forever,” gave the audience a sneak peak at his upcoming 2011 album, currently untitled.

Adorned in suits with bow ties, Far East Movement burst on stage asking the audience the simple question of who wanted to fly “Like a G6,” their single that hit No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 in October 2010. Ending with “Rocketeer,” the second single off their 2010 album, the group announced their upcoming performance at the Billboard Music Awards live on ABC this Sunday, an honor they dedicated to the fans.

The skilled choreography and acrobatics during T-Pain’s set added an exciting dynamic to the next performance. Personalized microphone in hand, T-Pain showed off his solo vocalist talent with slowed, extended introductions to popular hits “Bartender,” and newly released, “Best Love Song.” Although he had the crowd singing along to “Blame it on the Alcohol,” he ended his performance by giving the audience more direct advice: Listen to only two people in your life- yourself, and your mother.

After much anticipation, Ke$ha took the stage with a sassy black and rhinestone body suit, fishnets and elaborate facial paint. Her manicured nails matched the porcelain hand glued to the microphone stage, covered in an American flag and streamers.

Her performance of title album track “Cannibal” took a turn for the Lady Gaga, when she poured fake blood into her mouth from a prop organ. Gasps echoed and jaws dropped in disbelief to create a momentary audible silence, only to be quickly covered by an electric outburst of cheers and yelling. Minus a few mystified mothers, a majority of the audience familiar with Ke$ha’s eccentric style was elated, and jumped to try to catch the blood-soaked towel she threw into the crowd.

The glitter machines on each side of the stage kept the crowd on the field shining as she ended with her lead international single “We R Who We R,” thanking her fans and telling them to “always be yourself.”

If you didn’t get a chance to catch Ke$ha this time around, you're in luck! Ke$ha announced the extension of her Get Sleazy Tour, assuring Sacramento fans she would be returning to Davis in September with LMFAO.

Sacramento Fourth of July roundup

2010-06-30T03:23:02Z

Looking for an explosive way to spend your Fourth of July? Well, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best Fourth of July events in the Sacramento area.

Sacramento

Cal Expo will once again host an Independence Day Celebration sponsored by Coca-Cola and Miller Lite at the Miller Lite Grandstand near the East Gate entrance. The festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a performance from Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers. State Fair mascot Poppy will also be there to entertain the crowds. Cal Expo’s media partner, radio station 107.9 The End, will provide music to the spectacular fireworks show, starting at 9:30 p.m. Parking for the event is $10, and general admission to the show is free. You can also buy reserved seating for $10 at tickets.com, or at the East Gate box office beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday. Cal Expo is located on 1600 Exposition Blvd.

The Sacramento River Cats will be having their own celebration at Raley Field on Friday and Saturday as they host the Fresno Grizzlies. On Friday, the team will honor Sacramento firefighters with a firefighters' night. Fire engine displays will be set up, and firefighters in attendance will be recognized on the field. Stick around after the game for the fireworks, a kick-off to their weekend celebrations. And as the Cats close out their three-game series with the Grizzlies on Saturday, the U.S. Army will present the Sutter Health Fireworks Extravaganza and start the Fourth of July with a bang. Tickets to the games can be purchased online at rivercats.com, or at the Raley Field box office. Raley Field is located at 400 Ballpark Drive in West Sacramento.

If you want to watch the Raley Field fireworks in a classier setting, you can climb aboard the Hornblower yacht in Old Sacramento. Departing from Front Street, the cruise will begin at 7 p.m. and will include the fireworks show, dinner, and dancing. Tickets for the Hornblower are $109 and can be reserved at the Hornblower website.

Old Sacramento’s newest street theater program, “Time Travel Weekends," will put an Independence Day twist on its historical re-enactments for the Fourth of July weekend. Guests can take part in square dancing, croquet, pie-eating contests and picnics while enjoying military parades and cannon firings. The weekend will also feature a reading of the Declaration of Independence.

The Grange Restaurant and Bar on 926 J Street will host its inaugural All American barbecue. The three-course menu will include all the barbecue fixings you love on the Fourth of July. The meal starts with a salad with ranch dressing. The second course provides a slow-cooked Riverdog Farm hog with Carolina barbecue sauce, corn on the cob and potato salad. For dessert, the restaurant offers a berry cobbler with vanilla ice cream. The all-American meal is $35 per person.

The Sacramento Firecracker 5K/10K will be held at McKinley Park at 8 a.m. Saturday. Participants will be given a free short-sleeve T-shirt at the event. Adults and children can take part in a 5K or a 10K run or walk. Registration is $35 until Wednesday for adults, and $40 on race day. Children 15 and under can participate for $20. Proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, a group that aims to help injured men and women in the service.

If you prefer to run for free, the Buffalo Chips Running Club will host its 35th annual Fourth of July five mile run, starting at Glen Hall Park on the corner of Sandburg and Carlson Drives in River Park at 8 a.m. Arrive by 7:45 a.m. to sign in. The kid’s half-mile race begins at 7:45 for ages 10 and younger, and the five mile race begins at 8 a.m.

On Saturday, the Sacramento Pocket area will host its annual Spirit of the Pocket Parade. The parade, featuring about 60 floats, will start at 10 a.m. at Lisbon Elementary School, located at 7775 S. Land Park Drive, and will end at Garcia Bend Park on 7654 Pocket Road. The Grand Marshall of this year’s parade will be Bandit, the German shepherd police dog that was recently shot in the line of duty. Other notables at the parade will be Senate President Pro-Tem Darrell Steinberg and Councilman Robbie Waters. At the end of the parade, a community fair will be held at Garcia Bend Park, where different area businesses will show off some of their wares.

Carmichael

Enjoy a pancake breakfast on the Fourth of July at the Carmichael Park Elks Club Lodge, located at 5631 Cypress Ave. After breakfast, the Carmichael Elks will hold their 52nd annual Fourth of July parade, beginning at 11 a.m. on Marconi and Fair Oaks and ending at the Elks Club Lodge. A celebration will follow at the La Sierra Community Center on 5325 Engle Rd., which will include an outdoor barbecue, live music and dancing, free swimming and games for the kids. The fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m. at the La Sierra Community Center.

Citrus Heights

In Citrus Heights, Sunrise Mall, located at 6196 Sunrise Mall, will host a free celebration from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday through July 6. The festivities will include live music beginning at 7:30 p.m., a kid’s carnival and a 3D fireworks show. On Independence Day, the mall will present a fireworks show in the parking lot at 9:30 p.m. Special 3D glasses will be distributed for the show, and radio station 98 Rock will provide synchronized music for the festivities.

Rancho Cordova

Rancho Cordova will begin its two-day celebration of Independence Day at 10 a.m. Saturday with a parade on Coloma Road and Cordova Lane. Activities for the children will be provided from 1-6 p.m. at Hagan Park, located on 2197 Chase Drive, including a carnival, water show, tae kwon do, train rides, petting zoo, pony rides and pedal boats. A beer garden will be open from noon until 11 p.m. At 8:30 p.m., former Bad Company singer Brian Howe will perform live. A fireworks show will begin at 9:45 p.m., and on July 4th, Carmichael will provide more food, music and fun. Along with the kids' zone and beer garden, party band Busta-Groove will perform at 8:30 p.m., followed by the grand finale fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Parking is $10 at the park.

Folsom

Presented by the Folsom Chamber of Commerce, the Folsom Pro Rodeo is offering a new laser light show for fans along with nightly fireworks displays. The rodeo begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday with a Bullipede, where brightly-dressed teams of five runners gallop in a western-style race. Also at 6:30 is the cattle drive. Cowboys will parade steers down Sutter Street in the true fashion of the Old West. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the rodeo gates will open at 6 p.m., with roping events starting at 7 p.m. and riding events at 8:15 p.m. After dusk, enjoy the laser and fireworks show while enjoying live music from the Dave Russell Band and a drink in Mike's Golden Spike Saloon. The rodeo is held at the Dan Russell arena, located at 401 Stafford St. in Folsom. Reserved tickets are $22.50 in advance. General admission is $19 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under, and $15 for seniors. Visitors can park at the nearby Wal-Mart on 1018 Riley St. and ride a free shuttle to the arena.

Jury Awards $16mil In Damages To Radio Station Contestant's Family

2009-10-29T22:10:01Z

A jury has awarded more than $16 million to the family of an individual who died from injuries after participating in a radio station water drinking contest.

The family of radio station contestant Jennifer Strange was awarded $16,577,118 after a jury concluded Entercom Sacramento, who operates KDND 107.9 "The End," was negligent after ignoring several warnings that a morning show contest could have fatal consequences.

In 2007, Jennifer Strange was one of several participants KDND's "Hold Your Wee For A Wii" contest, in which participants held their urine and drank copious amounts of water with the hopes of wining a Nintendo Wii video game console.

Strange, who came in second place and received a consolation prize of local concert tickets, began complaining of an upset stomach and a headache toward the end of the contest. She was later found dead by a relative in her home.

During the contest, the station received at least one phone call from a woman claiming to be a nurse, warning the morning show DJs at KDND that drinking large amounts of water was dangerous. The DJs laughed the concern off, stating that participants had signed waivers releasing the station from any liability.

The death of Strange led to the firings of several involved with the morning show contest by Entercom Communications.

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Matthew Keys is an online news writer for FOX40.com and community contributor to The Sacramento Press.

Photo courtesy Tribune Broadcasting.

"The End" Isn't Ending, They're Just Dropping Commercials

2009-09-04T23:15:33Z

Fans of a popular Top 40 music station have nothing to worry about -- KDND 107.9 FM "The End" isn't dropping their popular music format, they're just dropping the commercials.

On Tuesday, KDND announced on their Twitter.com page that the station was going to "say goodbye" to something on the station. Fans speculated "The End" was going to change music formats or go off the air altogether.

However, a FOX40 News viewer named Andrew discovered a hidden webpage on KDND's website that spelled out the station's intentions: The End was planning to announce a commercial-free format every Tuesday between 9:30am and midnight.

Shortly after FOX40.com broke the news of "The End's" Tuesday announcement, the station updated their website to reflect the news.

Thursday, a source with the radio station confirmed a "change" would be coming to the station on Tuesday, September 9th. The new commercial-free format will launch the same day Entercom enters a civil lawsuit as a defendant following the death of Jennifer Strange by way of water intoxication during a station contest in 2007.

Earlier this year, Entercom changed formats on alternative station KWOD 106.5 FM. The station, now known as KBZC "The Buzz," now plays music from the 1990s and is fully automated.

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Matthew Keys is an online news writer for FOX40.com and community contributor to The Sacramento Press.