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Kid Rock Performs at the 2024 Republican National Convention – What Social Media Is Saying
The 2024 Republican National Convention is now in the books, but not before a performance from Kid Rock had the internet talking. Ahead of Thursday's (June 18) performance, Kid Rock shared a message with his fans. "We just arrived in Milwaukee to support our tried and true, red, white and blue 100 percent American Bad Ass president. What's gonna happen tonight? Tune in to find out, but here's a hint. Are you scared? God bless Donald Trump and God Bless America."
Best Mexican Restaurant in WA
Mexican food is one of those foods I'll never get bored with. When it comes time to choose a restaurant, maybe we're all going out to eat, I'll never decline a Mexican restaurant. Even the ones that are more Americanized to fit the needs of many are still great. I'll...
Every Rock + Metal Artist That’s Been Name-Checked in Eminem Songs – See Lyrics
Here's a list of every rock and metal artist that's been name-checked in Eminem songs. The rapper just shared his latest album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) last Friday (July 12), and there were a handful of rock stars mentioned throughout the lyrics. This led us to explore the rest of Eminem's discography to see how many other rock and metal artists he's name-dropped in his songs.
Big Changes are Coming to All Olive Garden Restaurants in WA
Before we begin I just have to mention that there are no changes coming to the breadsticks. I repeat, no changes to the classic Olive Garden breadsticks. Olive Garden has been a wonderful place with a wonderful location in downtown Yakima since the '90s. I remember when it first opened and how big of news it was that Yakima was finally getting an Olive Garden. My brother was one of the original employees when it opened so I was even part of the soft-open when they open to just family of staff to practice making food and delivering it to tables in real time. It was super fun.
‘Polkamania!’ Has Hit Yakima, With A New ‘Weird Al’ Tune!
The 'Weird One' himself, Mr. Al Yankovic, posted on his social media earlier this week that he'd be dropping a new song today (Friday, July 19th, 2024), and he did not let us know!. When it comes to the great "Weird Al" Yankovic, his music can be divided into four...
Get Instant Millionaire Status by Winning Any of These 3 WA State Lottery Scratch Tickets
Why do we love playing those lottery scratch off games so much? Maybe I'm just speaking for myself here, but I think it's a lot of fun to play them. You don't have to wait for a specific day of the week or time of day to win: you can become an instant winner with a scratch-off!
The Pop Star Gary Holt Says Is ‘Overrated’ + the One He ‘Loves’
Slayer's Gary Holt shared his affinity for pop music during a recent appearance on the Scandalous podcast, and he definitely has a preference when it comes to two of the genres biggest names - Taylor Swift and Beyonce!. Gary Holt Defends Taylor Swift. You can add the Slayer and Exodus...
Dorothy Screams on Heavy New Country-Infused Song ‘Mud’
Dorothy screams like hell in her heavy new country-infused song "Mud." The singer is known for her powerful vocals, but you've definitely never heard them like this before. The track is the first from her upcoming fourth studio album, which will serve as the follow-up to 2022's Gifts From the Holy Ghost.
20 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (July 12-18, 2024)
The concert industry is alive and well, with 20 new rock and metal tours announced this past week. In addition, you'll also find a number of festivals, residencies and specialty shows for bands booked as well. This week, we saw new tour legs added for such name acts as The...
Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass Deletes Apology Post About Controversial Trump Comment
Tenacious D's Kyle Gass has deleted his post in which he apologized for an "improvised" line onstage the day after the assassination attempt on U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump. Originally shared on Instagram, the musician's feed (at the time of publication) shows two reel posts since the apology was first...
Interview: Brann Dailor Opens Up About the Longevity of Mastodon’s Band Members
"It's been 25 years and along the way you've sort of sunk every single emotional aspect of your life together with these people — what might turn out to be the biggest relationships in our lives." Brann Dailor joined Loudwire Nights on Thursday (July 18) to discuss all things...
Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
Stranger Things Candles Have Arrived at This Popular Store in Washington
Senses are on alert for the new Stranger Things candles collection now available at a very popular retailer across the country, online, and yes, even here in Washington state. Netflix did a cool collab to bring candles with fun names like, "Steve's Scoops" , "Surfer Boy Pizza", "Elevn's Waffles", and "Hopper's Coffee."
Washington State Olympians Set to Shine at Paris Olympic Games
The 2024 Summer Olympics are on its way! I think it's pretty cool that Washington has one of the highest number of Olympians who will compete for the gold, silver, and bronze. Get ready for the Summer Olympics set for Paris from July 26th thru August 11th. GO TEAM USA!
WA State Beaches Are State “Highways?” Beach Driving Tips
According to WA State Park Rangers, our state's beaches are actually considered highways. Who knew?. Don't slam on the brakes when driving on the beach... KIRO Radio in Seattle released some tips about how to properly drive on Washington's coastline beaches, whether it's Long Beach of Seaview or anywhere else.
How Well Do You Know Free Beer and Hot Wings…Continued!
Today, Free Beer did a spur-of-the-moment game where we quizzed a bunch of you on how well you know the shows, with questions ranging from "Do you think Maitlynn could change a tire?" to "Collectively, how many sex toys do you think the show has?". Turns out we have 25...
What It Means if You See a McDonald’s With Black Arches Instead of Yellow?
Oh, you thought all McDonald's arches were golden?. The McDonald's logo is right up there with Nike and Target in terms of being instantly recognizable. In fact, you don't even need to see the business name to know what it is. A pair of golden arches lets a hungry traveler...
How Many of These Classic Summer Toys Do You Remember?
Summer has descended with the intensity of a relentless inferno, leaving many American towns simmering in its wake. I don't recall summers ever feeling this hot when I was a kid, but that probably has something to do with the fact we were always soaking ourselves with cold water in some manner.
The Six Heaviest Breakdowns by Australian Bands (Chosen by Jake Taylor of In Hearts Wake)
Here are the six heaviest breakdowns by Australian bands, chosen by In Hearts Wake vocalist Jake Taylor. The metal scene Down Under is (and has been) alive and thriving, from death metal and goregrind to some of the world's premiere metalcore acts, and so much more. For over a decade, In Hearts Wake have consistently proven themselves to be powerhouse within this wide-ranging continental scene (including neighboring country New Zealand) with their blend of metalcore, nu-metal and hardcore.
Charges Dropped Against 81-Year-Old Man Accused of Shooting Wife
A man from Wapato charged with the October 2023 shooting death of his 74-year-old wife will no longer face charges of first- and second-degree manslaughter. THE CHARGES COULD BE BROUGHT BACK IF MORE EVIDENCE/INFORMATION IS FOUND. The charges against 81-year-old Donald Lawrence were dismissed last month. The charges were dropped...
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