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Bill Wyman Announces New Album, ‘Drive My Car’
Bill Wyman has announced the release of a new album. Drive My Car marks his first album in nine years and the ninth solo album by the Rolling Stones' former bassist. The album, which is due on Aug. 9, features 10 songs, with two additional tracks on the CD and digital versions. In addition to covers of Bob Dylan's "Thunder on the Mountain," Taj Mahal's "Light Rain" and John Prine's "Ain't Hurtin' Nobody," Drive My Car includes five songs written or cowritten by Wyman.
How Much Will Beer Cost at NFL Games This Season?
If you are heading to a Philadelphia Eagles game this upcoming season and find yourself thirsty for some beer, you better bring a big wallet. The average price for a 16 ounce beer in NFL Stadiums stands at $9.56 with the most popular price standing at $11.00 with four teams charging that price (Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, New York Jets and Washington Commanders), according to a report from VinePair.
LISTEN: Post Malone’s Next Country Collab is With Chris Stapleton
Post Malone is continuing his tour of country music and his newest collaboration is with one of the genre's biggest names — Chris Stapleton. The rapper turned country crooner took to social media to share a clip of the song, but stopped short of providing any real details about the song.
‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Lands Showrunner and Director
With no more Harry Potter books to adapt into movies, and with the Fantastic Beasts film franchise failing to connect with audiences in the same way, Warner Bros. is doing the only thing they can do with their hugely lucrative property: They’re making the original J.K. Rowling novels into a TV show.
8 Iowa Restaurants Have Been Awarded for Their Wine Selection
If you're on the hunt for a restaurant with amazing wine, you have quite a few options here in the state of Iowa! Earlier this week, Wine Spectator revealed their 2024 Restaurant Awards, and eight Iowa restaurants were recognized for their wine selections! The article reads:. "Wine Spectator's Restaurant Awards...
Pete Townshend Recalls ‘Criminal’ Managers Stealing From the Who
Pete Townshend said the Who didn’t make money from most of their albums as a result of theft by their managers, especially during their first eight years of making records. The guitarist also recalled one of his final meetings with Jimi Hendrix, when they talked about being the victims of illegal activities.
How Aerosmith’s ‘Head First’ Became the First Music Download
When Aerosmith released "Head First" as a free digital download on June 27, 1994, the fledgling technology team at the band's label, Geffen, just wanted to prove that it could be done. But it was an important moment in the developing landscape of the World Wide Web which ultimately helped...
Illness Forces Neil Young to Take ‘Big Unplanned Break’ From Tour
Neil Young and Crazy Horse announced a “big unplanned break” and indefinitely postponed the remaining dates of their Love Earth tour. The move came after the band had to call off a show in Chicago on May 23, a few hours before it was to begin. Two more concerts were called off later that week, with illness given as the reason.
Caitlin Clark Scores the Most ESPY Nominations of Any Athlete
Patrick Mahomes. Bryce Harper. Jason Tatum. None of those All-Star athletes have as many ESPY nominations as Caitlin Clark. The Des Moines Register reports that ESPN announced the 2024 ESPY nominations on Wednesday and only one athlete is up for three different awards. Indiana Fever guard and former Iowa Hawkeye Caitlin Clark. And this isn't her first time getting some love from the ESPY's. Last year Clark took home the award for best women's college athlete. So which awards is Caitlin up for this year?
Cedar Rapids Pizza Restaurant Expanding to Second Location
When you open up a restaurant you dream of it doing well enough that you can someday expand to a second location. That dream has finally come true for a Cedar Rapids pizza restaurant!. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that Aroma Artisan Pizza, which opened in the Newbo City Market...
What it Means if You See a McDonald’s With Turquoise Arches Instead of Yellow
The McDonald's logo remains one of the most recognizable not only among fast food restaurants, but all brand names. The chain's trademark "golden arches" lets fast food-seekers know what they're going to get. But what happens if those arches are no longer golden?. Where Is There a McDonald's With Turquoise...
Popular Iowa Boating Lake Could Be Dangerous for July 4th
Iowa can't seem to catch a break as we're halfway through 2024. When we began to see warm weather, Iowa continued to experience a record-long drought with one of the dryest durations in the state's history. Now, Iowa has turned a 180, and mass flooding from the northwest will potentially impact much of the state.
Emma Roberts Says Women Receive More ‘Nepo Baby’ Criticism Than Men
Emma Roberts has weighed in on the nepo baby debate. Roberts is the daughter of actor Eric Roberts and the niece of movie icon Julia Roberts. "There’s two sides of the coin. People like to say, you know, you have a leg up because you have family in the industry. But then the other side to that is, you have to prove yourself more. Also, if people don’t have good experiences with other people in your family, then you’ll never get a chance," she said on the Table for Two podcast, per Variety.
The Memories: Celebrating 52 Years Of Music And Laughter At The Linn County Fair
The Linn County Fair is more than just a gathering of livestock, grandstand events, and fair food; it's a vibrant celebration of community spirit and tradition. Among the myriad attractions gracing its stages and pavilions, one duo stands out: The Memories, hailing from Wisconsin and marking their impressive anniversary this year.
Nearly Abandoned: These Three Eastern Iowa Cities Have Fewer Than 50 People
There are 99 counties in Iowa and over 940 cities. With a total population of around 3.2 million, we're bound to have some tiny... tiny towns in our state. Today I thought we'd look at three incorporated cities in Eastern Iowa with a population of under 50 residents!. Tiny towns...
Man Angry Wife Wants to Name Baby After Her Late Ex
A woman on Reddit shared a story about her unborn baby's name and drew some backlash. In her post, she explained that one night she stayed up "thinking about when our baby is going to be a kid and what he’ll be like, and I remembered my childhood best friend, Lucas."
Ugh, Deer Flies! I Just Discovered a Stupidly Easy Way to Outsmart Them
If your neighborhood is anything like mine, there's a specific two-week period in the summer when the temperature is steamy, the breeze is non-existent, and it happens. This happened precisely two days ago, just after a pretty bad thunderstorm. I walked out, inhaled the gloopy air, and a deer fly landed on me and bit HARD. It was waiting for me.
The Linn County Fair’s Jelly Roll Races Need YOU: On Your Mark, Get Set, SEW!
Time to break out that sewing machine if it's not already broken or out and head to the Linn County Fair THIS SATURDAY!! Compete against fellow sewers in a race with...The Jelly Roll! (Angels sing here with harp gliss) There may not be a real Jelly Roll but anytime you mention those words together angels sing. Much like sticky buns, monkey bread, or cinnamon rolls, angels sing, but let's not get too far off course.
McDonald’s Launches Summer $5 Meal Deal to Compete With Wendy’s, Burger King
McDonald's has launched a new $5 meal deal for the summer in an effort to compete with other fast food establishments like Wendy's and Burger King. They launched their new value meal on June 25. Thanks to rising prices, more and more customers are straying from eating at McDonald's and...
Iowa Tornado Featured Some of the Fastest Winds Ever Recorded
The Greenfield, Iowa tornado on May 21st is still way too fresh on the minds of residents near the small Iowa town. The storm claimed five lives and injured over 30 more. And thanks to researchers and storm chasers new data is showing just how powerful and awful the storm was.
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