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Kim Kardashian Would Give up Botox to Help This Part of Her Career
Kim Kardashians has concerns when it comes to getting Botox and having it affect her career. In the season 5 episode of The Kardashians called Baby Rocky that aired on June 20 on Hulu, Kardashian shared with friends that she had sold a comedy movie to Netflix. Kardashian would serve as a producer and as a lead actor in the movie called The Fifth Wheel.
Guns N’ Roses Skeletons Lead New Batch of Rock Funko Pops
Skeleton versions of Guns N' Roses stars Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan highlight a new batch of upcoming Funko Pops. A shirtless 1989 version of Ozzy Osbourne, a denim-and-scarf covered Jon Bon Jovi and Cher in her 1974 Met Gala outfit are also among the recently announced new Funko Pop figures. A new set of the three Guns N' Roses stars featuring skin will also be available.
Do You Drink Iowa’s Favorite Coffee?
Everyone has that one friend or coworker who is impossible to talk to in the mornings before they've had their first cup of coffee. You may be this person! Have you ever noticed your coworkers avoiding you in the mornings and then they all of a sudden start talking to you once the coffee is gone?
Woman Resents Husband Who Showed Her More Affection After She Lost Weight
A woman on Reddit is hurt that her husband has started to show her more affection since she lost nearly 70 pounds. "Me and my husband have been together since I was 19. After a few months, I moved in. We've since bought a house together and finished college. Oh, and got married. When we first started dating I was 140 pounds ( l am 5'8") and he was 180," the woman wrote on Reddit.
An Iowa Donut Shop is One of the 10 Best in the Country for 2024
USA Today has released more results from its '10Best Readers' Choice Awards' for 2024, and we're happy to report that another Iowa business has been recognized!. Coming in at number five on USA Today's list of the best donut shops across the country is a place called The Bakery Unlimited in Winterset! The article reads:
New ‘Penguin’ Trailer Confirms Streaming Premiere Date
The Penguin is getting his on streaming series on Max. When you think of all the DC superheroes who haven’t gotten a television show to date, the fact that this character is starring in his own show — not just the villain in someone else’s series — is pretty wild.
The 20 Best ’80s Hard Rock Summer Songs
It's hard to think of a more quintessentially summertime subgenre than '80s hard rock. Colloquially known as glam metal (or, more derisively, the dreaded "hair metal"), these songs celebrate life's simple-but-universal pleasures: soaking up the sun, throwing a blowout party and congregating around the nearest radio to blast your favorite tunes.
Which Restaurant Has the Best Onion Rings in the Corridor?
This Saturday, June 22nd is National Onion Ring Day, so we decided to figure out who has the very best onion rings in our area!. Using several posts from the Cedar Rapids Area Support Local Group Facebook page, we put together a list of amazing onion rings in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area. Here recommendations from Eastern Iowans from the past few years:
High-Risk Recall: Cookie Mix Pulled from Wisconsin Shelves
There has been a massive trend of food being recalled here in the Midwest. It hasn't been one grocery store in particular that has issued all of these warnings. However, it still is pretty concerning how many we've seen in 2024. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that the...
Top 10 Songs the Stones Aren’t Playing on Their 2024 Tour
When the Rolling Stones consider their set list, some tough decisions have to be made. Of their 400 plus songs, only a handful will make the cut. As the Stones make their way across North America on their Hackney Diamonds Tour, they've been sticking to a pretty consistent set of 18-19 songs, though there have been a few curveballs and tour debuts thrown in. For one thing, there's new material to be played from the band's 2023 album Hackney Diamonds. There's also the Stones' regular strategy of allowing their audiences one fan-voted song.
We Are Approaching the Week of the Year With the Most Lost Pets
Did you know that July is Lost Pet Prevention Month? That's because more animals come into animal shelters in July than any other time of the year! The main reason for this? Fireworks. The 4th of July is typically a fun time of the year, but your pets may not...
Iowans’ Favorite Musicals are Delightful and Diverse
Faithful readers of mine know I love going to the movies on a weekly basis. However, I'm always shocked and sort of saddened by what I perceive as a general disdain for musicals. So many people seem to genuinely hate musicals, which is odd for a country that loves music in general.
Cop Who Arrested Justin Timberlake Didn’t Recognize the Pop Star: REPORT
Justin Timberlake "wasn't recognized" by the police officer who arrested him on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. The 43-year-old pop star's car was pulled over in Sag Harbor, New York late Monday night (June 17) and Timberlake was detained after taking a field sobriety test and allegedly refusing a breathalyzer. Now, a new report now suggests the young cop who carried out the traffic stop had no idea he was dealing with a famous singer.
Taylor Swift DJed at an ‘Insane’ House Party at Paul McCartney’s Home
Taylor Swift DJed at Sir Paul McCartney's party. Elvis star Austin Butler, 32, has revealed the 34-year-old pop superstar jumped behind the decks at the Beatles legend's house party and was entertaining the biggest stars on the planet, including the host and his former bandmate Sir Ringo Starr, the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and Meryl Streep.
DNR Says Eastern Iowans Need to Remain ‘Bear Aware’
We've all seen pictures like the one above and thought, 'What would I do if I found a bear on my deck?' But those pictures weren't from Iowa. Well, this one is. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources shared the picture out of Dubuque County as a reminder that folks living in Eastern Iowa need to remain Bear Aware.
Why Glenn Hughes Believes David Bowie Would be Pissed At Him
Glenn Hughes said his late friend David Bowie would be pissed at him for remaining closely connected to his Deep Purple roots. The pair met in the mid ‘70s and Bowie wrote most of Station To Station while living incognito in Hughes’ home. In a recent interview with Guitar Interactive (video below), Hughes recalled the experience.
2 Cedar Rapids Restaurants Close to Make Room for Riley’s Cafe
A familiar name in the Cedar Rapids restaurant business is about to return. A restaurant and a donut shop in Oak Hill Jackson have closed and been transferred to a familiar name, according to the Cedar Rapids Gazette. Oak Hill Tavern and its neighbor, Glazed and Infused Donut Shop, closed earlier this month with both spaces sold to Riley's Cafe.
Queen Sells Recording and Publishing Rights for $1.27 Billion
Queen has reportedly agreed to sell their recording, publishing and other rights to Sony Music for a record-smashing $1.27 billion. According to Hits, the deal also includes name and likeness rights, potentially opening the door to musicals, commercial and film placements, merchandising and other money-making opportunities. The band's 2018 autobiographical film Bohemian Rhapsody earned over $900 million worldwide.
Immerse Yourself In Artistry At 2024 Des Moines Arts Festival
Experience the highly anticipated 2024 Des Moines Arts Festival, a hallmark of artistic excellence. This world-renowned event unfolds amidst the picturesque backdrop of the 4.4-acre John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and the architecturally stunning Krause Gateway Center, designed by Renzo Piano Workshop. Transformative exhibits in downtown Des Moines. Drawing...
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