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Darius Rucker Says It’s Time to Forgive Morgan Wallen for Using Racist Slur
Darius Rucker says it's time to forgive Morgan Wallen for using a racist slur back in 2021. "I think Morgan's become a better person since that. I've known Morgan a long time. Since all that happened Morgan's tried to really better himself and become a better person," Rucker said on the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast.
‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ Star KeKe Jabbar Dead at 42
KeKe Jabbar has passed away. She was 42. Jabbar starred on OWN's smash hit series Love & Marriage: Huntsville. The reality star's passing was announced on July 2 (Tuesday), by blogger Marcella Speaks. During the 12-minute stream, Speaks read a statement from Jabbar's family. "It is with extreme sadness that...
Drafted: Elliott Groenewold From Cedar Rapids to the Big Leagues
In Cedar Rapids, a rising star lit up the ice with the RoughRiders, and no, it wasn't just the Zamboni's headlights causing a buzz! Enter Elliott Groenewold, whose hockey wizardry not only earned him USHL All-Rookie Second Team honors but also solidified his status as the favorite puck wizard. What...
Charity Golf Event Hosted by Cedar Rapids Native Zach Johnson
Cedar Rapids native, Master's champion, and Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson made a return visit to his hometown yesterday (July 1) to host the Zach Johnson Foundation Classic. This isn't the first Iowan to give back to his home state this week as former Iowa Hawkeye, Cooper DeJean hosted a youth football camp at Kinnick Stadium this past Sunday (June 30).
‘Older’ Woman Draws Mixed Reactions After Refusing to Wear Bride’s Chosen ‘Sexy’ Bridesmaid Dress
A woman on Reddit is not happy with the bridesmaid dresses chosen for her close friend's wedding. The woman, who is 40, explained in a post that she's a few years older than the bride, who is 32, and figured there would be a large party of bridesmaids in the wedding.
UNI Athlete Set to Make Historic Debut at Paris 2024
Is there a better way to start your senior year of college than by becoming an Olympian?. We are only a few weeks away until we see the best athletes on the planet head out to Paris for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. This year's Olympic games is set to...
What’s the ‘E’ That Randomly Pops Up in the Top, Right Corner of Your Phone?
There always seems to be various symbols, letters, or numbers popping up or disappearing in the top, right corner of our mobile phones. We're used to seeing 4G or 5G, the WiFi sign, the signal strength, and the battery symbol but the 'E' is one of those sporadic letters that may jump off the screen when it appears because of its randomness.
Willie Nelson Announces Last-Minute Concert Cancellation
Willie Nelson has pulled out of his scheduled Tuesday performance on the Outlaw Music Festival Tour, the latest in a string of cancellations. The country icon was set to appear at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. His team announced the cancellation in a statement and said he would rejoin the tour on July 4 in Camden, New Jersey. His son, Lukas Nelson, will perform in his place.
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
Heart Postpones All Tour Dates Due to Ann Wilson’s Health Issues
Heart has postponed the remaining dates on their 2024 North American tour following concerns about Ann Wilson's ongoing health issues. The band canceled European tour dates in late May for what was then called a "time-sensitive but routine medical procedure." In a new statement, Wilson and Heart address the specifics...
This Pop Star Is Now Selling Pictures of Her Feet on OnlyFans
Lily Allen is expanding her career from pop music to feet pics. That's right, the "F--k You" singer has launched a new OnlyFans account featuring photos of her feet with subscription prices set at just over $10. The singer and podcast host has reportedly already uploaded at least six pics...
LOL Reason Ben Affleck, Matt Damon Put X-Rated Robin Williams Scene in Their Movie
Sometimes it's all about nostalgia and I totally went down that road watching the 1997 block buster, award-winning Good Will Hunting, arguably one of the best movies of all time about a gifted janitor working at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Like so many of us, we google things about movies...
Rock’s 40 Best Two-Band Careers
Few are the artists who find success in two rock groups. The prospect of starting over is likely quite daunting, particularly if your first band was a wild success. Oftentimes, those who become part of a well-regarded second act eventually end up back in the first one. Expectations come into...
Have You Tried the Most Googled Hot Dog in Iowa?
First and foremost, I'm not saying this style of hot dog doesn't taste good or that the great people of Iowa never eat this style of hot dog. I just can't recall a single time I've seen this. That might be changing in 2024. This type of hot dog is...
What You’ve Heard About Crows is Bizarrely True and a Bit Frightening
Do we dare talk about Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 horror classic, The Birds? Except right now, I'm talking about real life and the creepy fact that we should never cross a crow because they never, ever forget a face and even pass it on their flock. And yes, that flock passes...
50 Photos That Caught Lindsay Lohan Growing Up in Front of the Camera
Lindsay Lohan was able to achieve worldwide recognition thanks both to her acting roles as a young adult and a few notorious bumps she encountered along the way. Lohan was born July 2, 1986 and grew up on Long Island. After taking acting gigs for commercial appearances, the young star would land her first major role in the 1998 remake of The Parent Trap.
Kate Beckinsale Bares Her Butt After Receiving ‘Horrific News’
Kate Beckinsale has a cheeky way of dealing with hard times. The actress posted a video to Instagram on Monday (July 1) in which she is seen in a high-rise apartment mooning the city below via the window. The iconic London department store Harvey Nichols was just outside the window...
New Speeding Ticket Law in Cedar Rapids Goes Into Effect
Just so you know, if you're over 11 mph in Cedar Rapids, you will get a ticket. As the Fourth of July approaches, the celebration of freedom is accompanied by a crucial reminder: safety takes center stage. And with that, this fun reminder from the Cedar Rapids Police Department. The...
Elvis Presley’s Blue Suede Shoes Sell at Auction
Well, it's one for the money ... Elvis Presley's iconic blue suede shoes have sold at auction for $152,000, the top end of what auction house Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. had expected to fetch for the lot. The shoes were expected to command anywhere between $126,000 and $152,000 when...
‘Married at First Sight New Zealand’ Star Andrew Jury, 33, Dies in Prison Before Trial
A former Married at First Sight New Zealand star, Andrew Jury, was found dead in his cell in prison just hours before trial on June 27. According to reports, Jury was being held at the Mt. Eden Corrections Facility in Auckland, New Zealand. The prison general manager Dion Paki told...
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