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Sriracha is Turning From Red to Brown on Store Shelves; Here’s Why
What was once a fiery red color on grocery store shelves has turned a dull brown without much explanation. Sriracha's distinct shade of red was a precursor to the heat that awaited users after squirting the sauce on top of things like noodles and Asian-inspired dishes. Now, that red seems to have gone away.
Docuseries to Explore ‘The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal’
The three-part docuseries Nothin But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal will debut on the Paramount+ streaming service later this year. The series is based on the book of the same name, released by Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock in 2021. Bret Michaels, Stephen Pearcy, Nuno Bettencourt and Dave "Snake" Sabo are among the musicians who were interviewed for the program.
How Slash Avoided Being ‘Lazy’ With His New Blues Album
Slash is all good with technology. But he's seen the negative side of it creeping in to how albums are made these days. "You've got a lot of bands that don't even actually go to the studio to record a record," he tells UCR. "I can name a dozen of them."
Scorpions Biopic Will Chronicle Band’s Rise to Stardom
Scorpions are the latest rock band to get the biopic treatment, as the upcoming Wind of Change will tell the story of the German rockers’ rise to stardom and bid for global unity, Deadline reports. The film takes its name from the 1991 power ballad that became Scorpions’ biggest...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas Slowpoke Law: Speed Up Or Get A Ticket
I have personally been continually victimized in Texas by slowpoke drivers. This new breed of driver is inattentive and slows traffic flow throughout the state. There are 5 types of drivers on the road according to Unitruck:. The Speeder. The Student Driver. The Angry Driver. The Multi-Tasker. The Weaver. I...
Felony Arrests In Angelina County June 9th – 15th
This week when putting together a list of the worst offenders in Angelina County, I noticed that the youngest men arrested for felonies had committed the worst crimes. Jaiquies Lashawn Lewis from Wiergate, an unincorporated town near Newton, Texas, was booked for his connection to a crime from 2023. He was only 17 at the time.
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.
This Texas Neighborhood Features Unbelievable 5-Acre Crystal Clear Lagoon
Everything is bigger in Texas, even the neighborhood swimming pool. There's one community near Dallas that pretty much has every other neighborhood in the state (or America) beat when it comes to amenities. They don't just have a community pool, they've got a whole lagoon!. The Windsong Ranch is a...
Texas Hunters – Ever See a Deer this Small with a Rack This Big?
Texas sportsmen love to hunt deer. From Orange to El Paso and Amarillo to Brownsville every hunter has a story, right? Sometimes they're true and sometimes, "they didn't get a picture". But, when it comes to deer it's all about the rack size. Okay, not totally but when it comes to mounting a trophy for the wall the size and spread of the antlers has a lot to do with it.
Texas Man Sent To Jail For Stealing Massive Amounts Of Diesel Fuel
A man in Texas has been sentenced to a long term in following his actions regarding the theft of diesel fuel in the state. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Per KETK, Gonzalez was taken into custody with two others, Camila Cruz Concepcion and Ramon Perez-Torres. The three stood accused of interfering with gas pumps in Texas. How they affected the pumps was by messing with the pulser.
ERCOT Says Texas Is Ready For The Summer, Experts Don’t Agree
The head of the state’s power grid operator said Tuesday that Texas is ready for the hotter temperatures in the months ahead. ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas told board members the riskiest time will be in August from 8 to 10 p.m. due to hotter temperatures and also the increased reliance on renewables.
Some George Strait Concert Attendees Scammed in a Parking Lot
On Saturday night, College Station was busier than it had ever been with the record-breaking George Strait concert! Almost 111,000 people were in attendance to witness the King of Country music. There was money to be made everywhere and scammers knew this as well. One of these schemes caused many concertgoers' vehicles to get towed!
Singers Offered AI Voice Cloning by World’s Biggest Record Label
The world’s biggest record label, Universal Music Group, announced plans to offer its artists AI models of their own voices. The corporation’s deal with digital startup firm SoundLabs will create software called MicDrop, designed to replicate an individual voice via machine learning techniques. The artist will retain full control of the model – it won’t be used in any way without permission, won’t be available to the public, and the voice owner will profit from its use.
Journey’s Jonathan Cain Says Donald Trump Will Be a ‘Legend’ if Reelected in Jail
Jonathan Cain is defending Donald Trump after the former president was convicted on 34 felony counts. But even if Trump ends up running for reelection from a jail cell, the longtime Journey member says "it will make him a legend." Asked if he thought Trump was innocent of the charges,...
Lufkin Couple to Sing With Lauren Daigle at Carnegie Hall
Two years ago, Beckie Compton and her husband, Bryan, received an invitation "out of nowhere" to perform with a choir at a music festival at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City. That once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has become a twice-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the couple who call Lufkin's Angelina College their...
McDonald’s Already Ditching Recent Change Made At Its Restaurants
McDonald's is abandoning a recent change made at its restaurants after having an unsuccessful run. Changes Coming To McDonald's Drive-Thru Experience. You may not have noticed this change to McDonald's drive-thru unless your order was possibly mixed up. Sometime in 2021, the burger chain started using artificial intelligence to assist customers coming through the drive-thru lane.
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