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Post Malone Announces His New Country Album, ‘F-1 Trillion’
Post Malone just dropped details of his next album, believed to be a country album. The "I Had Some Help" singer took a photo of a sign with the album's title on it and shared the release date on Instagram. "I Had Some Help" with Morgan Wallen is nearing No....
Billy Ray Cyrus’ Estranged Wife, Firerose, Accuses Him of ‘Extreme’ Abuse in Shocking Court Filing
Billy Ray Cyrus' estranged wife, Australian singer Firerose, is firing back at the country singer in new court documents, accusing him of "extreme" abuse of various forms as part of their ongoing divorce. Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose married on Oct. 10, 2023. He filed for divorce on May 23,...
The Best Movies of 2024 (So Far)
Supposedly all the best movies of any given year come out from September to December; the better to campaign for the end-of-year awards that are voted on around that time. In practice, that is simply not true. Tons of great movies come out every year from January to June, even if those films do tend to get overlooked by some critics and awards voters.
Hear Slash and Erik Gronwall on Michael Schenker’s ‘Mother Mary’
Michael Schenker has recruited Slash and ex-Skid Row singer Erik Gronwall for an updated version of UFO's "Mother Mary," the first single off his upcoming retrospective album My Years With UFO. You can listen to the song below. Originally released in 1975 on UFO's fourth album Force It, "Mother Mary"...
How You Can Help Make Caitlin Clark a WNBA All-Star!
Throughout her rocky rookie season in the WNBA, Caitlin Clark has said all the right things, and taken the high road after every hard foul and run-in. And after some rough games, the Indiana Fever rookie has apparently turned the corner and is continuing to make history. With the brutal...
Billy Joel Offers a Blunt Response When Asked About a New Album
Don't expect a new album after the surprise release of Billy Joel's first new song in nearly 20 years. "Nope!" he bluntly answered, when asked about a larger studio project by Variety. "Who makes albums anymore anyway?" he added. "I think the only person making new albums these days is...
30 of the Highest-Grossing Rock Tours Ever
There's a lot of money in the rock 'n' roll business, and much of it comes from touring. Especially when it comes to high profile legacy acts performing in stadiums and arenas, the amount of dough a tour can bring in has the potential to enter the hundred millions. This is particularly important in an age where the sale of actual music — via CDs, vinyl and streaming services — isn't as lucrative as in previous decades. These days, it's touring and performing live that supplies artists with the most income.
Glenn Hughes Says He’ll Never Talk to Deep Purple Bandmates Again
Former Deep Purple bassist Glenn Hughes has no interest in reuniting with his old bandmates on account of what he felt to be disrespectful behavior at their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2016. In a recent interview with Guitar Interactive, Hughes directed his attention toward Ian Gillan,...
Watch Dazzling Ross Valory Video for Cover of War’s ‘Low Rider': Exclusive Premiere
The fourth video release from Ross Valory's debut solo album All of the Above is a fun cover of War's Top 10 1975 smash "Low Rider." Check out the dazzling exclusive premiere below. Journey's former co-founding bassist says this studio update happened quite organically. "As I had just completed the...
One of Iowa’s Oldest Brewing Companies Will Cease Operations
Fans of craft beer in the state of Iowa have been dealt a blow. One of Iowa's oldest and most popular brewing companies has announced that they will soon stop production of all of their popular products. KCCI reports that Peace Tree Brewing Company, a popular craft brewery and taproom...
Join The Jesup Farmers Day Celebration: Parade, Prizes, And More!
Jesup Farmers Day kicks off with a complimentary pork burger and chips courtesy of the Jesup Chamber of Commerce at 11:30 AM on Thursday, June 20th near the pavilion. The highlight of the event is the Farmers Day Parade on Saturday, June 22nd, featuring the chance to win the $250 Sweepstakes Grand Prize sponsored by the Jesup Chamber of Commerce. First-place winners in each entry category will receive $40, with $15 awarded for second place. Judging criteria include originality, creativity, theme-appropriateness, and effort. Parade winners will be announced at the Park Pavilion at 6:30 PM on Saturday. For more information, visit www.jesupfarmersday.org.
Scandal: Iowa Born MLB Umpire’s Career in Serious Jeopardy
Pat Hoberg, a Des Moines native, is widely considered one of the best umpires in the game today. Calling a perfect game (balls/strikes, not an actual perfect game) in the World Series a couple of years ago, one would think he'd be a shoo-in for a long, healthy career, right? Not exactly.
The Long and Winding Saga of John Lennon’s Missing Wristwatch
Switzerland's Supreme Court is set to decide if a priceless watch given to John Lennon by Yoko Ono will be returned to the late Beatles legend's widow. She claims the Patek Philippe 2499 was stolen by a since-fired chauffeur, while an unnamed Italian national says he legally purchased the item. "To me, if anything, the watch is just a symbol of how dangerous it is to trust," son Sean Lennon tells The New Yorker.
Did You Know There Were This Many Payphones Left in Iowa?
With the rise in popularity of cell phones over the decades, payphones have pretty much become obsolete. Why would you need a payphone to make a phone call when you can just use your cell phone? According to Consumer Affairs, 97% of Americans own a mobile phone, which would be around 330.8 million people. The average American spends close to 4 hours and 30 minutes per day using their phone, and Americans check their cell phones around 144 times a day.
Mysterious Shiny Monolith Has Las Vegas Police Warning Hikers
A brightly shining monolith has seemingly appeared out of nowhere in the mountainous area of Las Vegas. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to a report of a large, shiny object spotted in a nearby mountain range. An Associated Press report stated a search and rescue team from the department was greeted by a gleaming monolith.
Is Downtown Cedar Falls Switching to Paid Parking?
One of the unique things about Downtown Cedar Falls is the parking situation. Most of the parking options on Main Street, are free to the public. However, there have been some frustrations that locals have been having over the past years, and it seems like progress is being made to find a solution.
Shirtless Disney World Guests Arrested at EPCOT After Swinging Pole Around: REPORT
A drunk Disney World guest was arrested after ripping a pole from the ground and swinging it around in EPCOT. In a TikTok video captured by @alexis.ringel, a man was seen waving a metal pole around while another shirtless man stumbled around beside him. The second man also attempted to...
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