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Sexyy Red Tells the Story of Recording ‘Get It Sexyy’ Through Postpartum Depression and Humping
Sexyy Red tells fans the story behind recording her hit single "Get It Sexyy" while going through postpartum depression. She also explains the origin of the moans in the song. On Wednesday (Aug. 14), Sexyy Red celebrated the sucess of "Get It Sexyy" by telling a story on Instagram about how the track came together.
(VID) Rangers Make Treacherous 2-Mile Trek in Daring ADK Rescue
A big shout-out and thank you to all the area first responders who routinely and selflessly put themselves at risk to help us in times of need. The video (below) in this post is a perfect example. Watch as New York Forest Rangers delicately traverse treacherous Adirondack terrain to help a young man who broke his leg while hiking to the second-highest peak in New York.
These New York Cities Make Nation’s Rattiest Cities List… Again
For more than 200 years, Buffalo and New York City have been in a consistent battle about which city is the better one in the Empire State. Now, while many will say it's NYC based upon the fact that it's the financial and cultural center of the world, others will say that Buffalo is number one because we're just better.
You Can Now Get Drunk Off Dunkin’ Pumpkin Spice Drinks In New York
Dunkin' just launched a Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte spiked with alcohol. We learned where you can find these new drinks in New York and the Hudson Valley. After launching a ready-to-drink line of Spiked Iced Coffees last fall, Dunkin' is stepping it up a notch with a "buzz-worthy twist on a quintessential fall classic" and Dunkin’s "highly anticipated seasonal offering," the Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte.
Most Air Pollution Found In These Parts Of New York
Higher levels of air pollution are found in these areas of your hometown in New York. The New York State DEC released the results from the first phase of the State’s "historic effort" to monitor air quality. DEC Releases First Phase Results of Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative. The...
Tyler, The Creator Appears to Call Out Rising Rapper Ian for Mocking Hip-Hop Culture, Columbia Records Executive Vice President Bu Thiam Fires Back
Tyler, The Creator appears to call out rising rapper Ian in a new interview for mocking hip-hop culture and Columbia Records Executive Vice President Bu Thiam fires back. On Wednesday (Aug. 14), Tyler, The Creator was a guest on the new Springhill podcast Mavericks with Mav Carter. During the sitdown, the two talked about art, internet culture and music. At one point in the chat, Tyler speaks on the new generation of rappers and seems to call out a particular rhymer who he's not feeling.
Upstate New York Casting Call for This Peacock Series, Can You Play Ball?
With all of the TV shows and movies filming in the Empire State this summer, New York is more Hollywood than Hollywood is. Season 3 of the Gilded Age, for example, is currently filming in the Stockade District of Schenectady as well as locations around Troy, NY with many Capital Region residents filling roles as background actors.
Can You Legally Drink Alcohol on a Boat in New York?
Summertime in New York means hitting up the nearest body of water whenever possible. However, before you raise a toast to a day out on the water, you need to know the laws surrounding boating under the influence (BUI) in New York. Don't Let Intoxication Steer Your Course. In New...
The Best ‘Party City’ in Our State is in Upstate New York, Study Says
If you like to party, then New York might be the place for you. A number of locations in New York are regarded among the better "party cities" in America, at least, according to a study done by BonusFinder.com. The experts at BonusFinder.com compared 101 US cities in 11 different...
Capital Region-Born Kahnle Goes Viral for Showing Frustration in Dugout [WATCH]
Tommy Kahnle's outing on Tuesday night certainly wasn't his best. The 35-year old right-handed pitcher entered the game for the New York Yankees in the bottom half of the eighth inning, and retired the one batter he faced. He returned to the mound in the bottom half of the ninth...
Joe Budden Picks Latto Over Doja Cat in His Ranking of Female Rappers
Joe Budden praises Latto by placing her in a top spot over Doja Cat in his ranking of female rappers. Joe Budden Is a Big Fan of Latto More Than Doja Cat. On Saturday (Aug. 11), a new episode of The Joe Budden Podcast premiered on YouTube, in which the rapper and his cohosts debate Latto's spot when it comes to her lyrical abilities compared to other women in hip-hop.
Meteorologist Having Panic Attack On Live TV Saved by Quick-Thinking Coworkers in Viral Video
A meteorologist who was right in the middle of his forecast on live TV went viral this week following his on-air panic attack. Not only that, but his coworkers are also getting praise for how their reaction to the incident. Who Was The Weatherman Who Had A Panic Attack?. Meteorologist...
Tyler, The Creator Says He Owes Eminem an Apology for Trashing Recovery Album
Tyler, The Creator says he owes Eminem an apology for the way he trashed Em's Recovery album. On Wednesday (Aug. 14), Tyler, The Creator sat down for an interview with the Mavericks podcast, and extensively reflected back on his career and some of his biggest moments. In one part of the interview, Ty said he regretted comments he tweeted out about Eminem's Recovery album when it dropped in 2010, and credited the Netflix series Painkiller with changing his mind.
New York State Giving $2 Billion In Bonuses To Many Workers
New York State officials confirmed over $2 billion in bonuses is being paid out to a large number of workers. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that bonuses are coming for 800,000 workers. Over $2 Billion To More Than 800,000 New York Health Care Workers. Hochul announced that $2 billion...
Lil Pump Gets Extremely Heated While Being Interviewed About Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Politics and More
There aren't many rappers as vocal about the upcoming presidential election as Lil Pump. After putting his support behind former President Donald Trump in 2020, the Florida rapper has been extremely expressive on social media over the last few months about getting Trump back in office when it comes time to vote in the Nov. 5 election. In an exclusive interview with XXL, Lil Pump speaks on why he's a Donald Trump supporter, the diss track he was going to drop aimed at current President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who is running against Trump for president, his upcoming Spanish album and his transformation to a healthier lifestyle.
Dame Dash Insists Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt Album Is Still for Sale After Hov Files for Ownership – Report
Dame Dash insists Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt album is still for sale after Hov reportedly files for ownership. Dame Dash Claims Reasonable Doubt Still Needs a Buyer. On Tuesday (Aug.13), Dame Dash hopped on Instagram to share a photo of Reasonable Doubt's iconic cover art and claimed the album is still for sale despite reports Jay-Z filed for ownership of the legendary project. TMZ reported on Aug. 10 that Hov's attorneys notified the courts Roc-A-Fella's ownership of the album ends in 2031, and filed to have the entire ownership of the project transferred to "one Shawn Carter/Jay-Z." The move comes as Dame's entire stake in Roc-A-Fella Records is set to be auctioned off by federal authorities at the end of August. Still, Dame insisted the album was still looking for a buyer.
Did You Know New York Banned This Extremely Popular Beauty Trend?
Despite New York's numerous problems, state lawmakers decided that outlawing one of the most popular beauty treatments was of utmost importance. Have you ever heard of a New York law that made you do a double-take because of how strange it sounded? Chances are you have since several laws in the books have become prime examples of political idiocy.
Goose Set To Perform 2 Nights In Saratoga New York
Goose is a band that is not easily categorized. The quick assumption is that this Connecticut group is a jam band with their 20, 25 and sometimes 30 minute live song performances but they are much more than that. Take a listen to the interview below to learn more about Goose.
Alleged Text Messages Surface Showing Ye Requesting Nitrous and Dentist Agreeing to Provide it
Alleged text messages are circulating on social media that show Ye requesting nitrous and his dentist agreeing to provide it amid allegations the rapper is hooked on the gas. On Tuesday (Aug. 13), Yeezy's former Chief of Staff Milo Yiannopoulos shared what he claimed was a text exchange between Ye and dentist Dr. Thomas P. Connelly. Connelly is being accused of providing nitrous oxide to Ye for recreational use, a highly addictive drug also known as laughing gas. The texts also allegedly show Connelly stating his desire to legalize the poisonous substance for recreational use, adding that he wants to build a "delivery system" for it.
New York Prison Flies State Flag Upside Down in Protest
A New York State flag was spotted flying upside down outside a prison in Washington County and it definitely caught the eye of many. Who flew it that way and what is the reason behind it?. Many of the New York State Correctional Officer contacts we spoke to did not...
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