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Rockers Trash Talking Other Artists
In this week's Loud List, we made a video compilation of rockers trash talking other artists. Rock and metal may not have as much drama as the rap and hip-hop worlds do (shout out to XXL), but they still have their fair share. Whether it was inspired by a feud or just a simple lack of respect, there's plenty of footage of rock and metal artists trash talking others.
Woman Upset Half-Sister Asked to Wear Her Dead Mother’s Jewelry on Wedding Day
A woman on Reddit drew strong reactions after she explained her complicated family dynamic. The 27-year-old woman shared in a post in the Am I the A--hole forum that she has a younger half-sister named Leah, 19, who is getting married. "I was asked by Leah if she could borrow...
Texas State Parks Providing Free Campsites To Evacuees of Beryl
The Texas Paks and Wildlife Department is offering free campsites to evacuees of Beryl! Click here for the map of parks available except for some parks around the greater Houston area. They posted the announcement to X earlier today... Victoria and the Crossroads were very fortunate to be on the...
The Hidden Message Behind an Upside Down Stamp
Coded messages, hidden meanings, easter eggs, no matter what you call them, this kind of cryptic communication has been around since the Victorian Era making it into our high tech world of communication. Some forms of communication like emojis aren't even hidden, rather quick or simple ways to send a...
Terrifying Texas Shark Attack Takes Chunk Out Of Woman’s Leg
WARNING: Article contains graphic footage of shark attack. A shocking video went viral over the weekend showing a vicious and gruesome shark attack that left one Texas woman without a calf. SOMETHING LARGE AND LURKING IN THE WATER. Tabatha Sullivent from Celina, Texas was celebrating the holiday weekend with her...
2 Dead And Millions Without Power in Texas Due To Hurricane Beryl
Beryl wreaked havoc on the Houston area Monday morning, unleashing heavy rains and powerful winds that left more than 2 million homes and businesses without power and caused widespread flooding. 2 MILLION WITHOUT POWER. CenterPoint Energy reported massive power outages affecting more than 2 million customers in the Houston area....
BTS Fans Sell Out $27,000 Bracelet in Less Than Two Hours After Jin Was Announced Ambassador
BTS fans, a.k.a. ARMY, have once again proved just how powerful they are after selling out a $27,000 bracelet. On Monday (July 8), the eldest member of the group, Jin, announced his partnership with French jewelry company FRED. "Grateful to be part of the FRED family as the Global Brand...
Is it Really That Bad to Use Your Phone at the Gas Pump?
We all know the two main safety rules with our cell phones. Don't text and drive and leave them in the car while we're pumping gas. While there are laws surrounding the first, there are only warning signs at gas stations and plenty of articles regarding the second safety rule.
What-A-Burger #13 in N. Carolina Fires Back in Suit Versus Whataburger in Texas
Whataburger is a Texas born and bred burger chain that has gained a huge following throughout its 50 plus years. A few years ago, Whataburger decided to sell so they could have the opportunity to spread their burger goodness across the country. That prompted many in Texas to turn against the burger giant. The company now has plans to expand into the Carolinas where a similarly named burger joint exists, What-A-Burger #13. Whataburger has talked with this restaurant before and believed they breached their agreement and violated their trademark.
Gypsy Rose Slams People for Visiting House Where Mom Dee Dee Blanchard Was Murdered
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is not happy that people visit the house where her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, was murdered in 2015. "Passing by Gypsy Rose's old house," someone posted on TikTok. The video showed the small blue home in Springfield, Mo., where Gypsy Rose and her mother once lived. The...
AGAIN – When Houston is in Need, Mattress Mack is There!
Once again, Mattress Mack has opened his showroom for those needing shelter from Hurricane Beryl. We have learned over the years that Mattress Mack is there when Houston is in need! He posted the below video to his Tiktok account. @mattressmackGF 6006 N FRWY IS NOW OPEN AS A SHELTER...
Why Lawyers and Doctors ‘Practice’ Their Profession
We've all heard the lame jokes about doctors and lawyers practicing their profession. "After all these years you're still practicing?" or "You think you'd know what you're doing by now with all that practice." Quite the dad jokes if you ask me. However, I must admit I laughed out loud...
Ville Valo Names ’90s Movie Character That Influenced Him ‘On All Possible Levels’
It's not uncommon to name other artists as influences, but former HIM frontman Ville Valo has credited the fictional '90s movie character Eric Draven from The Crow film franchise as influencing him "on all possible levels." Speaking with Metal Hammer about the '90s cult classic film, Valo not only showed...
New York Bans Gas Powered Lawn Equipment. Is Texas Next?
There's been a lot of movement lately in the United States about going electric for many different things powered by gas. We've seen a huge push for electric cars lately, and now some states are banning gas-powered lawn equipment. So, is Texas going to fall into that spot?. Here's what...
Target Making Yet Another Huge Change to Checkout Lanes
Be prepared for yet another update made to the checkout process if you're headed to Target in the coming days. It's been a period of change for customers and employees when it comes to the checkout lane at Target. Shoppers initially saw Target join other retail stores in relying more...
Kerry King Explains Why He’s Played Bass on Slayer Albums ‘Probably Since the ’90s’
Kerry King has reiterated in a recent interview that he's been handling some of the bass parts for Slayer, dating back "probably since the Nineties." In a recent interview with Guitar World about his solo album, King, who was Slayer's guitarist throughout their run, explained that his contributions also carried over to bass for the band, having played at least some bass on albums dating back three decades with the group.
The Least ‘Prog’ Album by 10 Big Prog Rock + Metal Bands
Here’s the least “prog” album by 10 of the biggest prog rock and prog metal bands!. Progressive rock and progressive metal can be extremely polarizing subgenres, alienating or exciting listeners in equal measure due to their emphases on showy musicianship, long songs and weird concepts. Likewise, prog artists can become burnt out after creating such demanding material year after year.
Nikki Sixx’s Response to Criticism of Motley Crue’s New Song ‘Dogs of War’
Here's what Nikki Sixx has to say in response to criticism of Motley Crue's latest song "Dogs of War," which came out in late April. The track is the first that Crue have released since their split with Mick Mars, and thus features John 5 on guitar. It's one of a handful of songs they've been working on since early 2023, and as usual, there was a mixed bag of reactions from fans online.
Extremely Large Snake Seen Alongside Louisiana Roadway
Snakes and other animals are on the move in Louisiana, and one man says he spotted a massive-sized snake in North Louisiana. Keith Johnson posted this photo of a large snake near a roadway and he says that the snake was spotted in Tensas Parish. That area of north Louisiana...
Taylor Swift Fan Uses Friendship Bracelet at Eras Tour to Reveal Heartwarming ‘Secret’ to Sister
A fan who attended one of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts used a friendship bracelet to reveal a wonderful secret to her sister. "A year ago today, I got to share my favorite secret with my favorite sister," TikTok user @bekahbaggins wrote in a video that has been viewed over 188,000 times as of publishing.
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