Survivability: Joaquin plans to party and ooze his way through the game, not really worrying about the details. “I’ve always managed to find a way to survive in every situation life has thrown at me,” he said in his biography. “I’m sure I’ll be just fine.” Uh huh, right. Enjoy the fine accommodations at Loser Lodge. You’re going to be there awhile. Occupation: Media consultant. Survivor skills: Max, who adds Ph.D after his name, lists his hobbies as “going to the beach, swinging kettlebells and collecting vinyl records,” and we think that makes him the perfect contestant in a game that often requires going to beach, swinging kettlebells and collecting vinyl records in the jungle. Oh, and he taught a college course on “Survivor” at Northwestern University.
‘Damn,’ he’s good: There’s just no slowing Kendrick Lamar down, The hip-hop superstar just continues to wow fans and impress critics with each new release, His latest effort, “Damn,” is another blockbuster success, which debuted at No, 1 on the pop charts back in April, earned countless rave reviews and has already been certified double platinum, He brings his tour behind the new release to Oracle Arena in Oakland white blue bridal flats, vegan shoes trimmed blue, something blue flat shoes,off white ivory white,ballet style comfort slippers on Friday, the first of two Bay Area shows; Travis Scott and D.R.A.M, are also on the bill, Details: 7:30 p.m.; also: 7:30 p.m, Aug, 12 at SAP Center, San Jose; $49.50-$129.50, www.ticketmaster.com.— Jim Harrington, Staff..
“I still prepare the same,” he said. “I still work my tail off to be ready to compete at this level and beat everyone that I’m playing against.”. Woods and Phil Mickelson are the star attractions, as usual, at Torrey Pines. This was the first PGA Tour event that both watched when they were boys — Mickelson is from San Diego, Woods from about 90 minutes north in Orange County. Mickelson started his year last week in Abu Dhabi where he was runner-up despite a double-hit out of the bushes that led to triple bogey. Mickelson is excited about everything this year — his new driver, his putting, off-course activities and a chance at the career Grand Slam at the U.S. Open.
Other acts include Greensky Bluegrass, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, Hard Working Americans, Darkwave (John Medeski, Skerik and Adam Deitch), the Budos Band, Incidental Animals, the Polish Ambassador (with special white blue bridal flats, vegan shoes trimmed blue, something blue flat shoes,off white ivory white,ballet style comfort slippers appearance by Wildlight), Carolina Chocolate Drops, the Travelin’ McCourys, Bill Frisell, Tony Scherr, Kenny Wollesen, Stanley Jordan Trio, Bombino, the Mother Hips, Typhoon and the Dead Winter Carpenters, For complete lineup, ticket prices and other information, visit www.highsierramusic.com..
However, there will be plenty of the usual prestige fare be vying for nominations, and even some that could be both prestigious and popular. The following is a selection of the upcoming autumn films, though not a complete list. And as always, release dates can and do change. A Simple Favor: In Paul Feig’s new comic mystery, a mommy blogger (Anna Kendrick) investigates the strange disappearance of her friend (Blake Lively), which leads her to plenty of bad stuff, including murder. Bel Canto: Based on Ann Patchett’s acclaimed novel, a performance of famous opera singer (Julianne Moore) at a South American embassy for the birthday of a wealthy Japanese industrialist (Ken Watanabe) goes wrong when armed revolutionaries take over the embassy. Directed by Paul Weitz.