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Man Refuses to Let Friend Crash at His Place After a Night Out: ‘I Have Responsibilities to Consider’
A man on Reddit is sharing why he did not let his friend stay the night at his place after a night out. The man prefaced his post by saying that his friend Dave often stays at his place after a night of drinking since he lives across town and it is easier to stay there than pay for a taxi.
Sammy Hagar Says He’s ‘Way Over’ PTSD From 2004 Van Halen Tour
As he prepares to pay tribute to his old band with this summer's Best of All Worlds Tour, Sammy Hagar says he's over the PTSD from the 2004 Van Halen reunion trek -- a nightmare experience that he documented in detail in his memoir Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock.
Ellen DeGeneres Done With Entertainment for Good: ‘This Is the Last Time You’ll See Me’
Ellen DeGeneres will be "done" with entertaining after her Netflix special. The former talk show host has confirmed her impending retirement after Ellen’s Last Stand…Up Tour hits screens later this year and her latest stand-up stint. Speaking to the audience at her show in Santa Rosa, Calif., this...
Best Albums of 2024 (So Far!)
The year 2024 is only half over, but already pop music fans have received some of the best pop albums of the year. These albums have defined the last six months and opened up entirely new soundscapes for listeners. Ariana Grande reached her most Ariana-esque sound yet on eternal sunshine,...
Phil Collins Announces ‘Both Sides’ 30th Anniversary Box Set
Phil Collins' fifth solo album, 1993's Both Sides, will get an expanded reissue in an upcoming 30th-anniversary edition. Included in the five-LP vinyl set Both Sides (All the Sides), which will be available on Sept. 20, will be a remastered version of the original album, early demo tracks, live songs and other rarities.
Man Exposes Girlfriend’s Male Best Friend’s Ulterior Motives: ‘Rubs Me the Wrong Way’
A man on Reddit hatched a plan to prove to his girlfriend that her male best friend wants to be more than just friends after he rubbed him the "wrong way." "He's that dude that every dude can tell is just after his woman but she doesn't see it and responds with, 'He's just a friend,'" the frustrated man began.
Reba McEntire’s New Sitcom Gets a Premiere Date
The countdown is officially on for Reba McEntire's return to scripted television. She's set to star in a new NBC sitcom called Happy's Place, and we now know exactly when the show will premiere. According to a statement from NBC on the social media platform X, Happy's Place will kick...
Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon Chapter 2’ Pulled From Planned Release
Kevin Costner’s ambitious Horizon: An American Saga was intended to utilize a unique release schedule; Costner shot multiple parts of the movie back-to-back, and planned the releases of the first two “chapters” (through Warner Bros.’ New Line Cinema) just a few months apart. The first chapter, which is three hours long all on its own, debuted on June 28, with Chapter 2 intended to arrive in mid-August.
Britney Spears Says She’s ‘Single,’ Slams Paul Richard Soliz for Paparazzi Incident
Britney Spears has declared she is "single" and slammed rumored boyfriend Paul Richard Soliz over his handling of a paparazzi encounter. The "Toxic" hit-maker was said to be dating her former housekeeper Paul, 37, who has been widely reported to have an extensive criminal record, though it is not clear whether they are still together.
Woman Spooked After Receiving Anonymous Message Warning Her About the New Guy She’s Dating
A woman was creeped out after she received an anonymous message warning her about the new man she's dating. "I've been seeing this guy from work for a few weeks now and most of the time we end our dates with s-x," she wrote on Reddit. The woman became even...
St. Luke’s Announces Opening Date for New Marion ER
Marion is about to be home to a new ER courtesy of Unity Point-St. Luke's. The new facility will be located at 3301 Armar Drive. The Corridor Business Journal reports that the ribbon cutting for the new ER is set to take place on Friday, July 26th at 2:30 p.m. St. Luke's ER team members, board members, and administrators will be joined by the Marion Chamber of Commerce for the ceremony. The next day, a community open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. according to the CBJ. You'll be able to take a tour of the new building, enjoy refreshments, and win prizes.
Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Sequel Pulled From August Release
Fans eagerly waiting for the sequel to Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga will not be happy to hear the film's release has been delayed. Deadline reports Chapter 2 will not be hitting theaters on Aug. 16 as it was originally scheduled. In fact, it may not be hitting theaters...
Iowans Show Off Their Cute Kitties for National Kitten Day [GALLERY]
Need a pick-me-up today? You're in the right place!. This week (July 10th), we celebrated National Kitten Day, not to be confused with National Cat Day on October 29th. We asked listeners on Facebook to send us their most adorable kitty photos, and they definitely understood the assignment! Here are some of the cutest cats and kittens here in Iowa:
A Three-Way Argument Over Nirvana’s Smiley Face Logo Has Ended
A complicated years-long three-way lawsuit involving Nirvana's famous smiley face logo has now been quietly settled out of court. The band sued Marc Jacobs in 2018, claiming the fashion designer infringed on their copyright with a T-shirt from the so-called Bootleg Redux Grunge collection that mimicked the image. Instead of X'd out eyes, however, Jacob's shirt featured the letters M and J. The word "Nirvana" over the face was replaced by "Heaven" in a similar font.
ZZ Top’s New Bassist: ‘I’ll Never Be in the Band’
ZZ Top bassist Elwood Francis revealed he still can't wrap his head around being the replacement for Dusty Hill – even though he’s been in that role for three years. Francis was called up to stand in for a few shows in 2021 while Hill was expected to recover from illness. But the co-founder died a few weeks later, leaving the longtime band roadie in a position he still believes isn’t his own.
Mick Fleetwood Struggling Over Loss of Fleetwood Mac
Mick Fleetwood said he was missing the “mothership” of Fleetwood Mac, even though he knows it’s unlikely the band will return. Stevie Nicks appeared to have ruled out any future activity when she said there was no chance of her involvement after the death of Christine McVie.
Why David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ Was Rush-Released
In May of 1961, President John F. Kennedy set an ambitious goal for America: send a human being to the moon and bring them back in one piece. "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the Earth," he said during a joint session of Congress. The endeavor became known as Project Apollo.
Why Queen’s ‘Hammer to Fall’ Made Brian May Insecure
Brian May discussed his challenge to overcome insecurity when writing a song, using Queen’s “Hammer to Fall” as an example. The track, which appears on The Works, was a Top 40 hit in the U.S. and a Top 20 hit in the U.K. when it was released in 1984. The band performed it during their iconic Live Aid set the following year.
Justin Bieber Was Paid $10 Million to Perform at a Billionaire’s Pre-Wedding Party: REPORT
Justin Bieber was reportedly paid $10 million to perform at billionaire heir Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding ceremony. The "Baby" singer, 30, is said to have landed the mammoth pay check for singing more than a dozen of his hits including "Love Yourself" and "Peaches" during a private concert for Anant, the businessman’s fiancée Radhika Merchant and their family and friends at a show in Mumbai on Friday (July 5).
Downtown Cedar Rapids Restaurant Closes Its Doors
After two years in business, a Downtown Cedar Rapids restaurant has shut down. Barrel House is now officially closed. Barrel House opened its Downtown Cedar Rapids location back in May of 2022 in the former La Cantina at the corner 1st Ave and 2nd St SE. It arrived just a few months after the location in Marion opened at 295 Tower Terrace Rd, which was the first Barrel House here in the Corridor.
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