The unrated version of “Blurred Lines,” which Thicke premiered April, features several women sans clothing. YouTube quickly banned the naked clip, but not before it racked up more than one million hits.

“We just had a great feeling about the song,” Thicke told Carson Daly. “I made it last summer. I mean, I had it for about eight or nine months and Jimmy Iovine liked it, but nobody was really jumping all around the place for it.”

“And then we shot the video and Jimmy called me seven seconds into the video and he said, ‘This is a smash! This video is amazing!’”

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According to Fox News, Zach Sobiech who turned 18 on May 3, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2009 and despite multiple surgeries and months of chemotherapy, the cancer spread out of control leading to his untimely death today with his family and girlfriend by his side.

What makes this story so inspiring is that when Zach found out he only had a few months to live he wrote a farewell song called “Clouds” for his family and friends. The song quickly went viral and with the help of professional musicians Zach recorded “Clouds” in a professional recording studio. The video has reached millions on YouTube along with raising more than $100,000 from a CD and digital downloads, released in December, with proceeds going to fund research into osteosarcoma.

Here’s the song!

Here’s something very cool…  A celebrity music video of “Clouds”

For more information about Zach and his story watch this touching video!

This year, how about trying something new? Rather than plan another family vacation to the mountains in Boone, or to the popular and crowded North and South Carolina beaches, take a trip to other beaches or lakes or countryside hotspots you’ve either never considered or heard about!

Wild Dunes Resort

At the Wild Dunes Resort near Charlseton, South Carolina, vacationers have their choice of three different accommodations: Four Diamond Village at Wild Dunes, The Boardwalk Inn, and Vacation Homes and Condo Rentals. Golf Digest says Wild Dunes Resort is among the “Best in State” for golf in South Carolina. Take a dip in one of the multiple resort pools, have a spa day at Sand & Salon Spa or reenergize in one of their many wellness programs. They have bicycling, kayaking, fishing, parasailing, eco-tours, tennis courts, and more! Also, don’t forget to take a trip to their sandy beaches before you leave. Click here for more information

Harbor Island

Harbor Island is a private 1400-acre barrier island on the Atlantic seacoast. Located outside the city of Beaufort, SC, Harbor Island lets you choose between vacation homes, villas, or condominiums for your family vacation. Go kayaking at Barefoot Bubba’s Kayak Rentals and Shop, take a trip to the Hunting Island Lighthouse, or go horseback riding Camelot Farms Equestrian Center! 

Lake Marion Resort & Marina

Lake Marion Resort and Marina is the perfect vacation get-away! Located on the shores of the beautiful 110,000 acre Lake Marion in Santee, S.C., they provide accommodations that include waterfront cabins and cottages that are completely furnished as well as a campground. Lake Marion has some of the best fishing, boating, and golfing in the area. You can either charter a fishing guide or play on the golf championship golf course or just relax by the pool. As if that isn’t enough, the Santee area is rich in history and offers museums, nature trails, historic battlegrounds, restaurants and specialty and antique shops. Click here for more information

Kiawah Resort

The Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a resort in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, southwest of Charleston. Stay in either their five-star hotel, their villas, or their private beach homes while you are vacationing. The Kiawah Resort has it all! Spend the day at the spa, work out in the fitness center, or participate in one of the many recreation attractions from motorboats to turtle’s nest to walking tours of the area. And of course you could always take a dip in one of their four pools and neighboring pools. Click here for more information

Blue Ridge Parkway

Want to do something other than swimming and roaming the beaches? Well we’ve got you covered! Take drive with the family and stop at one of many sites along North Carolina’s scenic section of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Aside from enjoying the beautiful view from and of The Great Smoky Mountains, make a stop at the Museum of North Carolina Minerals location on Junction of Parkway & NC 226. It features minerals found in North Carolina and regional geology. 

Blowing Rock

The Blowing Rock is North Carolina’s oldest attraction since 1933. With an immense cliff that is 4,000 feet above sea level overhanging Johns River Gorge 3,000 feet below, enjoy the scenic beauty of one of North Carolina’s oldest attractions. While you’re in the visit, be sure to visit other local attractions like Linville Caverns and Mystery Hill.

Nags Head

Visit Nags Head at the Outer Banks with the family this summer! Not only is the area surrounded by beauty, but its historic culture is sure to both interest and educate everyone in the family. If you’re headed here for a visit, loads of Nags Head vacation rental companies can provide you with a place to call home for the week, whether you’re seeking a 12-bedroom mega home or a simple waterside cottage. Take a trip to the beach and go swimming, surfing, sunning or beachcombing! 

Pinehurst Resort

Visit an award-winning hotel that offers a “seamless blend of Southern hospitality and charm.” Families and larger groups embarking on a fun summer vacation can either select a spaciousness vacation villa or condominium while on vacation. Complimentary shuttle service is available from any of our accommodations across the rest of the resort. Whether you’re spending the day in the spa, taking a lesson in lawn bowls or croquet, or kayaking on their private lake, Pinehurst Resort will surely provide a five-star summer vacation that you and the family will never forget. Click here for more information

by Intern Brittany Hendricks – V 101.9 FM

According to Billboard, the university announced on Monday that Streisand would receive the degree for her “concern for human rights and dedication to Israel and the Jewish people.”

The Brooklyn-born singer and actress is expected to perform during a June conference celebrating the 90th birthday of Israeli President Shimon Peres.

Streisand will also hold two concerts in Israel on June 20 and 22 at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. Those performances will be Streisand’s first in Israel.

Numerous other artists have also made the trip to Israel, including Bob Dylan in June 2011 (his first appearance in Israel in 20 years) and Paul McCartney in September 2008. Billy Joel made Israel a destination for three concerts during his Glass Houses tour in 1980, playing one show in Jerusalem and two in Tel Aviv. Madonna performed in Tel Aviv in May of 2012 with a message of promoting peace.

Possibly the most outspoken artist to boycott performances in Israel comes from Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, whose 2006 visit to the West Bank turned him into a huge supporter of the cultural boycott of Israel. Waters even took credit for Stevie Wonder‘s cancellation of an appearance in Israel. 

In the last month though, Waters has talked of reconsidering his position on Israel after fellow members of the music industry spoke out about his views.

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“Right now, after giving birth, I really understand the power of my body,” she explained to the mag. “I just feel my body means something completely different. I feel a lot more confident about it. Even being heavier, thinner, whatever. I feel a lot more like a woman. More feminine, more sensual. And no shame.”

With help from a heavy tribal beat, Beyoncé’s latest song, “Grown Woman,” which leaked last night (May 20), touches on the power of femininity. Whether single, married or somewhere in between, this Timbaland-produced ladies anthem is seemingly meant to get every woman up on her feet singing, “I’m a grown woman/I can do whatever I want.” Let’s consider it the sequel to “Run The World (Girls).”

Mrs. Carter has always been a powerful figure in music, but on her latest song there is a new (and different) sense of confidence here. She starts off the track by letting people know she’s been working at this since she was a little kid and she’s no one-trick pony: “Told the world I’m gonna paint this town/ Now b****** I run this.”

On the track, a snippet of which debuted in Bey’s recent Pepsi ad, she continuously touts her power. She sings, “They love the way I walk/Cause I walk with a vengeance/And they listen to me when I talk/Cause I ain’t pretending.” She ends it all by explaining that it took some time for her to get this ego boost and she’s not giving up on it anytime soon. It’s almost as if she’s letting all the ladies know, “If I can do it, so can you.”

When she delivers lines like, “I can be bad if I want/I can say what I want/I can live fast if I want/I can go slow all night long,” it’s clear she’s not apologizing for anything anymore.

Read more about Beyonce’s new song on Radio.com

Currently, 40 percent of people who use the world wide web also use Facebook. According to a new study conducted by eMarketer, 10 percent of Facebook accounts do not represent a human, but rather they represent a brand, company, or pet, etc. These non-human Facebook accounts make up around 100 million of the companies “active users.”

If we take that into consideration, than the number of actual members that Facebook has dips below one billion. However, eMarketer predicts that at some point in 2013, the company will reach one  billion active users — who all represent an actual person.

-QC Writer, CBS Radio

Betty Crocker: For decades, Betty Crocker was a household name and “her” products are still very popular today. In 1945, Crocker became the second most popular woman during that year, and received an abundance of fan mail everyday. However, Betty Crocker is not a real person, but rather her character was created in the early 1920′s by the Washburn Crosby Company (now General Mills.) When Crocker landed her “very own” nationwide radio show, the company hired several “Crocker’s” to play her role while on air — and they all read from scripts.

(Related Article: The “Life And Death” Of Betty Crocker)

Aunt Jemima: There’s just something about Aunt Jemima’s smile that warms your heart. It just “feels right” to pour “her” pancake syrup onto your pancakes or waffles. Except…you guessed it, Aunt Jemima isn’t based on a real person, but rather she is just a brand. Nancy Green, a former slave, was the first person to play the role of Aunt Jemima in 1890. Back then, the company was owned and operated by the R. T. Davis Milling Company. Today, the Aunt Jemima brand is sold under the Quaker Oats Company.

Mrs. Butterworth: Mrs. Butterworth promises that “her” syrup is the best around town! “Her” syrup is “So thick. So Rich, and still…just as sweet!” Mrs. Butterworth’s syrup bottle, which is shaped to resemble a caring woman, makes you instantly feel connected to “her” goodness and warmth. However, Mrs. Butterworth does not represent an actual person. Her brand is sold under Pinnacle Foods.

-QC Writer, CBS Radio

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The Thursday night Whitewater River Jam series continues this Thursday evening, (5/16), from 7 – 10 p.m., this time with Brother Dege on stage.  The Whitewater Center’s official site,  USNWC.org, says: “Come out with friends and family to experience an incredible sunset over the Catawba River while enjoying great music, food and drink. The patio at our restaurant, the River’s Edge Bar & Grill, is the place to be.”  Kids and pets are also welcome!

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Then, on Monday, Memorial Day, it’s “a daylong festival…kicking off with a 5-mile and 8-mile trail races in the morning through the USNWC trail system,  with food and beverage options throughout the facility, live music all day and finishes the evening with a stunning fireworks display over the world’s largest man-made whitewater river.”

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Earlier this year, Allan Maiden started a petition on change.org with the hopes of encouraging Victoria’s Secret to create a special line of bras for breast cancer survivors — so that they could feel beautiful.

Maiden’s mother is a breast cancer survivor who has struggled over the years with finding a bra that can accommodate a prosthetic breast form.

While Victoria’s Secret may have decided against designing a “Survivor” line of bras, women who are breast cancer survivors can shop at Nordstrom’s, as they have an in store prosthesis program.

-QC Writer, CBS Radio