LIVE

The word "live" can mean many things. Most commonly in the blogosphere, a post tagged "live" contains live-action content, meaning unedited video or audio coverage of an event. This could be a football game or a musical performance, a TV show or any other event. The important thing is that it's presented to you exactly as it happened. In some cases, live coverage is streamed instantaneously: you can watch (or hear) events happen in real time with no delay.

Entertainment has traditionally been a live format (think of Shakespeare, who didn’t have the option to film his plays). But with the advent of radio, film and television, many performances became scripted events. Live broadcasts were reserved for sporting events, musical performances, and select other programs.

As technology advanced, individuals gained the ability to create their own content. Now, anyone with a camera can film a band’s performance and post it online. Television events that would once have been presented only on TV are becoming available online. Large portions of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were available to watch as a live stream.

The 2009 inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama was the largest live Internet event to date, with estimated online viewers in the tens of millions.

There are other definitions of “live”, most having to do with living spaces, housing and family; however, most posts tagged with “live” will contain video or audio content. Expect to find mp3s, streaming audio, and embedded or streaming video, much of which you can’t find anywhere else.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “LIVE”

• This Is Just Outrageous

  
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  No words can really describe the following two videos of Ron Artest on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night.
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• LIVE MUSIC VIDEO: The Suzan - “High and Low”

  
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  Japan’s The Suzan rock out ”High and Low“ at Mercury Lounge in New York City on November 23, 2009:
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• Mumford And Sons Festive Show

  
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  Londons folk pickin newcomers Mumford And Sons have confirmed details of a one off Winter show. Emerging from Londons closely knit indie-folk scene, Mumford And Sons have some friends in high places. The band have played shows with Laura Marling while Noah And The Whale singer Charlie Fink is a big fan. Earning ...
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• Mumford & Sons announce Winter Fair gig

  
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  Mumford & Sons have announced details of an exclusive outdoor Winter Fair gig in London. The guys will play St. Martin In The Fields, Trafalgar Square on the 2nd December for a unique festive performance. Tickets are £15 and available exclusively through the band’s website: www.mumfordandsons.com . Mumford ...
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• Can Joseph Gordon-Levitt Bring Showmanship Back to Hollywood?

  
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  If you didnt catch it over the weekend, Joseph Gordon-Levitt hosted Saturday Night Live , and kicked things off with a huge recreation of Donald OConnors slapstick performance of "Make Em Laugh" in Singin in the Rain . He didnt just sing the song, thank everyone, and let it go to commercial. He performed many of ...
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• 20nov Watergate ptoile

  
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• Photos from Ja Ja Ja / Nordic tips from Huw Stephens!

  
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  All photographs by Sonny Malhotra So! Last Thursday night saw the Nordic music community take-over London’s Lexington with what can only be described as a launch party to end all launch parties. Yes, Ja Ja Ja has well and truly arrived and is sure to be a live staple for the discerning music fan every single ...
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• Video: Rihanna Performs “Rated R” Mini-Concert On ‘Good Morning America’

  
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  As she fought a wardrobe malfunction backstage, Rihanna kept her adoring fans that turned out to see her perform on Good Morning America waiting. But when the wait was finally ova, Rihanna emerged in a sleek white dress-blazer to give them a rousing mini-concert that was worth the wait. The 21-year-old pop star ...
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• Geneva vs Youngstown State Free Live Stream (Watch Online TV) NCAA College Basketball

  
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  Watch Geneva vs Youngstown State Free Live Stream Online TV. From Beeghly Physical Education Center this NCAA College Basketball between Geneva vs Youngstown State will begin at 07:05 PM ET November 24, 2009. If you basketball lovers, don’t miss to watch Geneva vs Youngstown State Live Stream for FREE here. ...
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• Janet Jackson AMA Awards HD American Music Awards 2009 Live Performance.

  
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• Drama Class Presents "Hip Hop Appreciation 101"

  
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  Straight from the Social Light Sounds family, we have a real dope project dropping on us. Mr. Live and his Drama Class cohort Earl Blaize come at us with "Hip Hop 101 Appreciation", a project that is a humorous concept album that tackles some important topics in hip hop in semi-serious/half joking kind of way.Some of ...
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• Central Michigan vs Wright State Free Live Stream (Watch Online TV) NCAA College Basketball

  
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  Watch Central Michigan vs Wright State Free Live Stream Online TV. From Ervin J. Nutter Center this NCAA College Basketball between Central Michigan vs Wright State will start at 7:00 PM ET November 24, 2009. Ok guys, to know who will be the winner in this game you can watch Central Michigan vs Wright State Live ...
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• How we did it: Twynham 6th form Internet facing website using SharePoint 2007 – Part 2

  
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• Florida State vs Florida Free Live Stream (Watch Online TV) NCAA College Basketball

  
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  Watch Florida State vs Florida Free Live Stream Online TV. From Stephen C. O’Connell Center this NCAA College Basketball between Florida State vs Florida will start at 7:00 PM ET November 24, 2009. Basketball lovers, to know who will be the winner you can watch Florida State vs Florida Live Stream for FREE here. ...
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• Tuesday Morning Roundup

  
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• New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Lakers Free Live Stream (Watch Online TV) NBA

  
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• Two-Minute Drill Live Chat: Lions-Packers preview

  
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• Video: 50 Cent x Beanie Sigel – “I Go Off” Live @ Highline Ballroom, NYC

  
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• Ron Artest on Jimmy Kimmel Live in His Boxers

  
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• Improvisation For Voice, Wii Remote, Nunchuck & Electronics

  
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