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A Three-Way Argument Over Nirvana’s Smiley Face Logo Has Ended
A complicated years-long three-way lawsuit involving Nirvana's famous smiley face logo has now been quietly settled out of court. The band sued Marc Jacobs in 2018, claiming the fashion designer infringed on their copyright with a T-shirt from the so-called Bootleg Redux Grunge collection that mimicked the image. Instead of X'd out eyes, however, Jacob's shirt featured the letters M and J. The word "Nirvana" over the face was replaced by "Heaven" in a similar font.
Will There Be a Military Flyover for the Boilermaker After Party?
One of the big questions every year is whether or not we will look up to the skies during the Boilermaker post race party and see the thoroughly impressive fighter jets or helicopters. The answer this year is yes and it is sure to be one hell of a show.
ZZ Top’s New Bassist: ‘I’ll Never Be in the Band’
ZZ Top bassist Elwood Francis revealed he still can't wrap his head around being the replacement for Dusty Hill – even though he’s been in that role for three years. Francis was called up to stand in for a few shows in 2021 while Hill was expected to recover from illness. But the co-founder died a few weeks later, leaving the longtime band roadie in a position he still believes isn’t his own.
Mick Fleetwood Struggling Over Loss of Fleetwood Mac
Mick Fleetwood said he was missing the “mothership” of Fleetwood Mac, even though he knows it’s unlikely the band will return. Stevie Nicks appeared to have ruled out any future activity when she said there was no chance of her involvement after the death of Christine McVie.
Why David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ Was Rush-Released
In May of 1961, President John F. Kennedy set an ambitious goal for America: send a human being to the moon and bring them back in one piece. "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the Earth," he said during a joint session of Congress. The endeavor became known as Project Apollo.
Why Queen’s ‘Hammer to Fall’ Made Brian May Insecure
Brian May discussed his challenge to overcome insecurity when writing a song, using Queen’s “Hammer to Fall” as an example. The track, which appears on The Works, was a Top 40 hit in the U.S. and a Top 20 hit in the U.K. when it was released in 1984. The band performed it during their iconic Live Aid set the following year.
America’s Top 2 Wealthiest Suburbs Are Located in New York
Turns out America's wealthiest don't live in California, they live in the Empire State if this new study listing America's "wealthiest" suburbs is to be believed. You would think that New York's high cost of living would have driven out our wealthiest residents, but it turns out we aren't hemorrhaging nearly as many millionaires as originally thought.
Over 140 Cases of Potentially Deadly Disease Confirmed in New York
Health officials are keeping a close eye on a tropical disease that's infected nearly 150 New Yorkers since the start of the year. The New York Department of Health is keeping track of an unprecedented jump in several diseases in the state. So far this year, health officials confirmed cases...
Public Health Alert- Illegally Imported Meat Products Found In New York
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat meat and poultry products across New York. These meats were illegally imported from the Philippines. The Philippines is a country not eligible to export meat and poultry products to the United States. FSIS is continuing to investigate how these products entered the country.
Here’s What You Need To Know About Sylvan Beach Pirate’s Weekend 2024
You don't want to miss the 2024 Sylvan Beach Pirate’s Weekend. Here's a full schedule of events. Pirate's Weekend is happening from Thursday, July 18th to Sunday, July 21st. Pirate’s Weekend has all your favorites like the famous Pirate pub crawl, beach treasure hunts, craft and vendor fair, live music, bonfire, and Landshark recovery specials.
Massive Flooding Leaves Upstate New York Town Under Water
What a weather day! New York experienced everything from tornadoes to massive flooding. Remnants of Hurricane Beryl really did a number on the Empire State. Severe thunderstorms dumped so much rain in Upstate New York, one town was left under several inches of water. Destruction in Lowville. Nearly 10 inches...
Drone Shows Destruction Tornado Leaves Behind in Forestport New York
Mother Nature had quite a destructive day in New York. Hours after two tornadoes touched down in the Buffalo area another carved a path through Forestport. Radar showed the twister touching down around 6 PM. Forestport Volunteer Firefighter Shelly Privett says the tornado brought down a 300-500 foot wide swatch of trees on Kincaid and Horton roads that run parallel to each other.
Watch 2 Destructive Tornadoes Tear Path Through Western New York
The remnants of Hurricane Beryl really left a mark in New York. Several tornadoes touched down across the state. The National Weather Service confirmed two twisters in Western New York, an area known more for snowstorms, not tornadoes. 110 MPH in Arkwright. The first was an EF-1 tornado with estimated...
Increase in City Bear Sightings – 5 Things to Do to Keep them Away
There seems to have been an increase in bear sightings throughout the Mohawk Valley in local metro areas, is alarming local residents and conservation officials. Recently there have been bear sightings in New Hartford, Herkimer, Ilion and Utica - an accordance that used to happen maybe only once or twice a year. Now, bear sightings in residential areas seem to have increased for some reason, and the Department of Conservation warns people to stay away if you see a bear, especially if it's a bear cub.
Longtime Runner Now Competing in Boilermaker SIRTIN Wheelchair Challenge
One of the highlights of Boilermaker Sunday every year is the 15k Wheelchair Race. Each year the race sees a new face ready to take the challenge and compete not only for personal gains, but for a chance to win something truly special. The 2024 Wheelchair Challenger is an inspirational...
The Difference Between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning
The National Weather Service has announced a tornado watch for a significant portion of New York State, including the Southern Tier, until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. As per the latest weather advisory, you should be prepared for potential severe weather conditions if you are in an area within the highlighted portion of the map above.
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Have a Drink During Happy Hour
It may be "five o'clock somewhere," but that doesn't mean that it is happy hour everywhere. The concept of "happy hour," a period after typical work hours when discounts are offered to bar and restaurant patrons, is a bit of an American institution. You had a hard day of work and you now deserve a cold one and a plate of nachos.
Bruce Kulick Wouldn’t Have Rejoined Kiss as the Spaceman
Bruce Kulick reflected on his departure from Kiss in a new Guitar World interview and said he was fine with not being invited back into the fold in the early 2000s, as the conditions of his return would have invalidated his tenure with the band. Kulick played in Kiss from...
Severe Weather Alert- Tornado Watch for 21 Counties in New York
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for 21 counties in New York, Here's what we know:. This will remain in effect until 9PM this evening. This watch includes several counties across Central New York and Northeast Pennsylvania. In Central New York, the affected counties are Broome, Chemung,...
Sammy Hagar Adds Fifth Band Member to 2024 Van Halen Focused Tour
Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony had already assembled one hell of a band for this summer's Best of All Worlds tour, which will celebrate their decade-long run together in Van Halen. In addition to their Circle partner Jason Bonham on drums, the duo recruited guitar wizard Joe Satriani - another...
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