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‘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.
Walmart Making This Bold Move to Get More Stuff on Store Shelves
Walmart wants to fill up its store shelves more quickly, and it is about to make a huge investment to do so. Walmart has been in sort of a transitional period as it moves to modernize its stores. The process started late last year when the retail chain began making...
It’s a Total Fluke That We Have Post-It Notes
How many post-it note pads do you have on your desk or in that kitchen drawer with all the pens and other junk? Do you have various colors and are they on your refrigerator at home or on the bottom of your computer monitor? Maybe even on your bathroom mirror?
Hey Iowa, Are You Making These 10 Mistakes When Mowing Your Lawn?
One of the easiest ways to improve the sight of your home is having a well-maintained yard. You could have the most average-looking house that looks just like the others on your block but if you have a well-maintained lawn, your house will always appear to be nicer. If you...
Iowa Researchers Find Early Brain Changes Linked To Alzheimer’s Onset
Researchers in Iowa have found that significant changes in the brains of Alzheimer's patients can begin at least 20 years before a formal diagnosis, and they are calling for increased education about the early warning signs of dementia during Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Iowans with Alzheimer’s. In the...
Zombies Founder Rod Argent Retires From Touring After Stroke
Rod Argent, a founder and longtime keyboardist for the British Invasion band the Zombies, has announced his retirement from touring following a stroke. The group's management announced in a statement that said: "We are saddened to report that Rod Argent, founder, keyboardist and primary songwriter of the Zombies, has suffered a stroke. Rod had recently returned home from a triumphant Zombies tour of the U.K. and spent a weekend in London with his beloved wife, Cathy, celebrating his 79th birthday and their 52nd wedding anniversary, before the stroke occurred.
Prince William’s Sweet Nickname for Princess Charlotte Is Revealed
Prince William has the sweetest nickname for his daughter Princess Charlotte. In a TikTok posted by the user @dearesroyals, the user shared a clip from 2019 when William and his family appeared at the Chelsea Flower Show. In it, William can be heard calling Charlotte "Mignonette." According to Newsweek, the...
What is the Maximum Speed Limit You Can Drive in Iowa?
What do you think the maximum speed limit is in Iowa? When you compare the maximum speed limits of each state, Iowa is pretty much right in the middle and maybe leans a little bit toward the slower side of things. Should Iowa raise the maximum speed limits on rural...
Dive Bar Helps Local Singles on Their Quest for Love With ‘Date Our Regulars': WATCH
A local dive bar in Illinois is helping regulars who are on the hunt for love. The Barn Bar in Whittington, Ill., is sharing videos of their regulars (as well as employees) on their TikTok account in an attempt to help them find a new partner. The series details how...
‘Unsupportive’ Woman Refuses to Lend Car to Cousin Who Got a DUI
A woman on Reddit refused to lend her cousin her car and now she is being labeled as "unsupportive." She prefaces her post by saying that she has worked hard in order to get a new car and the trouble began when her cousin, who has a DUI, asked to borrow her car.
A Wonderfully Healthy Way to Use Brown Bananas Isn’t Eating Them
The perfect banana is that beautiful bright yellow, outside peel without any green or brown, right? Afterall it means it's perfectly ripe. Meanwhile, when we notice those banana sitting on the counter start to brown, we tend to either plop them in pancakes or banana bread, maybe even a protein shake, or eventually just throw them away.
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