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Moby Grape Guitarist Jerry Miller Dies at 81
Founding Moby Grape guitarist Jerry Miller has died of unspecified causes at the age of 81. According to Deadline, the news was first posted on the Moby Grape Facebook fan page and by journalist Eric Brenner. Born July 10, 1943 in Tacoma, Miller played on an early version of the...
‘Fixer Upper’ Star Clint Harp Finds a Buyer for Famous Waco Home — See Inside! [Pictures]
Former Fixer Upper star Clint Harp has found a buyer for his charming home in Waco, Texas, and they're getting a nice discount on the famous property. According to online property sites, the carpenter, podcast host, author and star of Magnolia Network's Renovation Road first listed his house for $650,000 on April 8, 2024. He reduced the asking price to $550,000 on May 17, and subsequently accepted an offer. The deal went into pending status on June 27.
Two Wisconsin Cities Among the Best For First-Time Home Buyers in New Study
Two Wisconsin cities are among the best for first-time homebuyers in 2024, according to a new WalletHub study. The personal finance expert website examined 300 US cities across three key dimensions: affordability, real estate market, and, most importantly, quality of life. As a Chicago Bears fan, you would think that...
Joe Biden Drops Out of Presidential Race: Rockers React
Rock stars are reacting to the news that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race for re-election. The 81-year-old President has been under increasing pressure to call off his campaign after a disastrous performance in a debate against Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump last month. Polls show Biden behind Trump in many key battleground states, with voters stating that the President's age and declining coherence during public appearances has made them less likely to re-elect him.
Celebrities and Politicians React to President Joe Biden Dropping Out of 2024 Presidential Election
Celebrities and politicians are weighing in on President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential election, and shared who they will be endorsing. Shortly after Biden announced that he would be dropping out of the 2024 presidential election and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the democratic ticket in his place, social media erupted. Celebrities and politicians alike shared their thoughts and initial reactions to the news. First Lady Jill Biden re-shared her husband's posts alongside a heart emoji.
Watch Hank Azaria Try to Crack a Royal Guard With ‘Simpsons’ Voices
There is a long tradition of tourists from around the world visiting England and messing with the royal guards positioned around Buckingham Palace and St. James Palace. The guards, with their bright red uniforms and large fuzzy hats are famous for their rigid discipline and their refusal to move or laugh — which is why visitors to the U.K. have so much fun torturing them.
Americans React to President Joe Biden Dropping Out of 2024 Presidential Election
President Joe Biden officially abandoned his re-election bid for the 2024 presidential race and the internet is in a tizzy. On Sunday (July 21), Biden made the official announcement that he was dropping out the race and endorsed current Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place in the democratic ticket. The news came amid growing concerns that Biden, at age 81, is too old to run the country adequately. He posted a signed letter to his official social media accounts with the stunning announcement.
Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race
President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election but will remain in office to complete his first term. The 81-year-old Democrat made the announcement in a statement on X just before 2 p.m. on Sunday. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as...
An Annoyed, Wealthy Man With Connections Invented Speeding Tickets
If you’re totally up on your license plate history, then you know that New York was the first state to require license plates. However, according to the Thought website, anyone with a car had to make their own plates for their vehicles. Initials were all that they needed. However,...
Yes, the Lens Color in Your Sunglasses Really Does Matter
Almost no one buys a pair of sunglasses unless they feel good, look cool, and make you feel confident. Shapes, sizes, colors, and even brands are what we focus on purely in a vain manor. In reality that's no different then why we buy most clothing and accessories. However, there...
Sammy Hagar Can’t Meet Cop Who Wrote ‘I Can’t Drive 55′ Ticket
Sammy Hagar’s hopes of meeting the state trooper who wrote his “I Can’t Drive 55” speeding ticket appear to be dashed following an ex-cop’s attempt to solve the mystery. The singer will bring his Van Halen-focused Best of All Worlds tour to Saratoga Springs, New...
Bruce Kulick on People Who Call Kiss Simple: ‘They’re Idiots’
Kiss has always taken its share of knocks from the critics and sometimes, even fellow musicians. Former guitarist Bruce Kulick will be the first to tell you that's unfair. "Nobody could play it better than those guys the way they performed it," he explains, using the solo in "Detroit Rock City" as one particular example. "Anyone that considers Kiss simple or easy music to play, they’re idiots. This stuff is hard. It’s just that the band never got credit that way and it always should."
Iron Maiden Will Drop Songs Nicko McBrain Can’t Play Anymore
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain says the band had instituted a new rule to address the fact that he can’t play as well as he used to. He suffered a stroke in January 2023 that left him partially paralyzed, although he returned to action after months of intensive physical therapy.
Stars of HGTV’s ‘Good Bones’ Settle Their Beef + Are Teaming Up Again
For HGTV's show Good Bones, it looked like its successful eight season run was done and coming to an end. Good Bones had an emotional finale to Season 8 in October 2023, and all reports pointed to that being the end of the series for a plethora of reasons. But is the show really done for good?
Ryan Seacrest Selling Staggering $22 Million Napa Valley Estate — See Inside! [Pictures]
Ryan Seacrest is selling off his stunning estate in California's Napa Valley, and pictures show a spectacular property in a secluded setting. The 49-year-old host of American Idol and Wheel of Fortune has listed his 5-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom, 10,750-square-foot home in the heart of California's wine country for $22 million, according to the Robb Report. That asking price breaks down to $2,047 per square foot and a monthly payment of $147,988.
Wild Video of Hurricane-Force Winds Pounding Cedar Rapids, Iowa
An intense storm system has brought severe winds to Iowa as new video shows hurricane-force winds that pounded the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area Monday. A few days ago, I shared the weather models that predicted strong winds and even derechos would be possible in Iowa and Illinois this week. Today, that prediction came true. Weather Nation just shared this crazy video of what happened when the system moved through Cedar Rapids, Iowa Monday evening.
Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
Monday night's storms brought severe damage and power outages throughout Iowa and the Quad Cities. Even as of Wednesday morning, MidAmerican reports that almost 700 people are still without power in the Quad Cities. More than 300 people in Des Moines also have no power. To help folks who need...
Four Tips to Help Avoid Gate-Checking Your Carry-On Bag
Isn't it so exciting when you get everything packed perfectly in your carry-on so you don't have to deal with check any luggage? The luggage industry even focuses on the perfect-sized suitcase for maximizing your packing experience and fitting in the overhead compartment. I recently had to gate-check and my...
Myth or Fact: You Get Drunk Faster in High Altitudes
If you've never heard this before then let me introduce you to one of the hard and fast rules to know when you're traveling to high altitudes that's been circulating for decades. I'm basically talking about mountain vacations at least a mile above sea level whether it's hitting the powdery...
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