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Man Slams Cousin for Owing Him Money After She Brags About Her ‘Success’ on Social Media
A man on Reddit called out his cousin, Debra, after she bragged about a big purchase on social media, despite owing him roughly $1,450 after she "slammed the door" of their rental car into a parked car. "The rental car was under my name, and consequently I was liable for...
How The Beatles’ ‘Get Back’ Helped The Police Rethink Their Past
Stewart Copeland said the Beatles’ movie Get Back led the Police to re-evaluate their past – and that’s why 1983 album Synchronicity will return in a 6-disc box set on July 26. The drummer, along with former colleagues Sting and Andy Summers, have often discussed their interpersonal...
Woman Considers Contacting Police After Parents Allow 15-Year-Old Sister to Date 24-Year-Old Man
A woman on Reddit is raging after finding out that her parents are allowing her younger sister, 15, to date a 24-year-old man. "I can't believe my parents are protecting them and telling me that I am disrespectful and rude," the concerned sister wrote. Her parents have even refused to...
Michael McDonald Selling Santa Barbara Home for $4.6 Million
If you happen to have been looking for a bright, open-concept home just a short drive from the beach, Michael McDonald has just the place for you. The singer is selling his Santa Barbara house for $4.6 million. Glancing at the home's online listing, you might not think two bedrooms...
Paul Mescal Hopes ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Wicked’ Become the Next Barbenheimer
Paul Mescal is hopeful that Gladiator II and Wicked can repeat the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon. The two blockbusters are both set to hit cinemas on November 22 and Mescal hopes that the opposing films can recreate the frenzy that came with the release of Barbie and Oppenheimer simultaneously in July 2023.
Top 10 Willie Nelson Songs
With more than six decades of making music, and more than 100 albums released during that time, it's not easy paring down to Willie Nelson's most essential tracks. And no discussion of the country legend's career is complete without a survey of his best, and often genre-bending albums, including 1975's career-boosting Red Headed Stranger and the 1978 American Songbook milestone Stardust.
Linn County Landfill Will Be Full 8 Years Earlier than Expected
The Linn County landfill north of Marion will reach its capacity 8 years earlier than originally thought. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that increased waste from natural disasters and population growth will push the landfill to capacity. The landfill which is located along County Home Road in Linn County will end operations on June 30, 2044, according to an agreement between the city of Marion and the Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency. But updated data now shows the landfill will reach capacity 8 years sooner, in 2036.
French FRYowa – Who Has the Best Fries in Eastern Iowa?
Happy National French Fry Day! In honor of today's holiday, let's take a look at some of the delicious fries you can find here in the Corridor. If you're on the hunt for some amazing French fries, I would recommend starting at Gianna's Italian Beef in Cedar Rapids. They are my absolute favorite! And, I'm not the only one who loves the fries there! Facebook user Renee Carter Walker said on my post:
How Seth Rogen Was Bemused by Grateful Dead Fans, Then Became One
Seth Rogen told a TV audience that he’d been bemused when he first encountered Grateful Dead fans in Las Vegas – but later that night became one of them. During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Rogen reminisced with guest host Kathryn Hahn about the time they were in Sin City, working on upcoming comedy series The Studio. The two-week visit coincided with one of Dead & Company’s residency shows at the Las Vegas Sphere.
Sammy Hagar: ‘This Is the Thank You Tour’ for Van Halen Fans
Sammy Hagar knows it can be frustrating being a Van Halen fan. That's why he's offering up this summer's Best of All Worlds trek as a reward for their patience. "This is the 'thank you' tour, for all of the fans who followed us for all of those years and have been waiting 20 years for some other kind of a reunion -- my era, anyway, for sure," he tells UCR.
‘The Voice’ Sets Fall Premiere Date for Season 26
The countdown is on for a new installment of The Voice as season 26 will premiere on Monday, Sept. 23 on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock. Earlier this year, the show announced its coaches for the fall season with Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani returning to their red chairs. Michael Buble and Snoop Dogg will both be making their Voice debuts.
Shelley Duvall, Star of ‘The Shining,’ Dies at 75
One of the most distinctive screen presences in the history of movies has died. Shelley Duvall, best known for a string of films she made with director Robert Altman in the 1970s, and for her unforgettable performance in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining passed away this week. She was 75 years old.
BurgerFiend is Moving Back to Its Former Cedar Rapids Location
A Cedar Rapids burger joint has decided to move back into its old location and join forces with the restaurant that now resides there! BurgerFiend announced on Facebook this week that they are moving back to Center Point Road. The post reads:. "Exciting news! Burgerfiend will be moving to the...
Iowa State Fair To Add New Celebrity Butter Sculptures This Year
Iowa is honoring some celebs in the best Iowa way. A butter cow is a staple for both Iowa and Illinois State Fairs. Last year, the internet had a collective meltdown over "Buttergate", when it was found out that not all of the Illinois State Fair's butter cow is indeed butter. The scandal.
Closed Cedar Rapids Restaurant will Reopen Later this Summer
A Cedar Rapids restaurant that has been closed since suffering damage in a fire will reportedly reopen later this summer. The Cedar Rapids Long John Silver's restaurant at 2630 Williams Blvd. SW has been closed since it suffered extensive damage in a fire on December 12th, 2023 according to the Corridor Business Journal. A quick Google search still shows the location as permanently closed. But the CBJ says that a company spokesperson is saying otherwise.
Eric Roberts Is ‘Not Supposed to Talk About’ Sister Julia or Daughter Emma
Eric Roberts has claimed he's "not supposed to talk about" his famous family members. The 68-year-old actor - who has starred in the likes of The Pope of Greenwich Village, The Dark Knight and Babylon over the years, admitted he often finds it hard not to open up about his sister Julia Roberts, or his daughter Emma Roberts.
Hannah Berner Claims She Was Not ‘Fired’ From ‘Summer House,’ Casts Got ‘Annoyed’ With Her (VIDEO)
Hannah Berner is spilling the tea (or seltzer) on her departure from Bravo's hit series Summer House. The comedian had a major fallout with co-stars Amanda Batula, and her husband, Kyle Cooke, over Loverboy — Cooke's beverage company. During a recent appearance on the "BFFs" podcast, hosted by Barstool...
Fans React to Katy Perry’s New Single ‘Woman’s World’
Katy Perry has officially launched her newest era with the first single from her upcoming album, "Woman's World." The song dropped on Thursday, July 11 with an accompanying music video and sets the tone for the vibe of 143, which is set to drop on Sept. 20, 2024. The music...
‘X-Men ’97’ Finds New Head Writer
X-Men ’97 was perhaps the most well-received Marvel show on Disney+ to date. The series got good reviews from critics and was extremely popular with longtime fans of the X-Men and the animated series that inspired this sequel show. But there was a problem: One of the key figures behind the series, creator and writer Beau DeMayo, was let go from the show shortly before X-Men ’97 premiered on Disney+. So continuing the series’ success will fall on someone else’s shoulders.
Bobby Bones Sells Spectacular $6.9 Million Nashville Estate — See Inside! [Pictures]
Bobby Bones has sold his massive Nashville-area estate, and the buyer got a sweet deal on the stunning luxury property. The radio personality and musician first listed his 6-bedroom, 10-bathroom, 14,804-square-foot mansion in a very exclusive part of Music City for $9,250,000 in September of 2023, but dropped the price several times after the property did not attract a buyer.
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