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8 Reasons You’re Lucky To Live in Kalamazoo
Stop complaining. We have it pretty darn good in Kalamazoo. Here's why. From traffic to the cost of living, I hear a lot of people throwing the blame on Kalamazoo. The fact is, the people who are complaining might not know how good they have it. Let me give you a handful of examples.
Lil Nas X Admits He Thought His Barrier-Busting Hit ‘Old Town Road’ Was ‘Cringe’
Back in 2019, nothing was bigger — or more controversial — in country music than Lil Nas X's viral hit, "Old Town Road." The Atlanta-based rapper blazed onto the country social media space with the song, which paired a hip-hop beat with traditional country lyricism and imagery, and "Old Town Road" quickly began to organically rise up the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart — until Billboard removed it from consideration, deciding that the song wasn't sufficiently country to merit inclusion on the chart.
Michigan Has Its First Japanese Cheesecake Store And I Don’t Know If I Can Handle It
There are some desserts out there that are just another league ahead of others. When it comes to dessert, there’s quite a leap from eating a scoop of ice cream to eating a cannoli. There is an elite class of desserts that deserve special recognition and one of them is Japanese cheesecake. this fluffy delectable dessert is probably one of the sweetest things that you put in your mouth.
The Best Advice You Can Give Anyone Moving to Michigan
I remember when I moved to Michigan. It was a big adjustment from where I'd lived before. The weather is strange, the people use odd slang and terminology for things (I still refuse to call it "Pop"), and Michiganders had some strange habits that I'd never seen before. But over...
This Missing Michigan Man’s Story May Prove Aliens or Time Portals May Exist
There is a lot of mystery in the state of Michigan, and our urban legends are known throughout the country. But there are some things that have happened in our state that is beyond imagination and is impossible to explain. Many of these stories have been featured on recent shows, like the UFOs over Lake Michigan episode of Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix.
Michigan State Supreme Court Rules Kalamazoo Man Had A Right to Flee From Police
One charge that seems to pop up on a lot of "disgruntled" criminal records seems to always be some form of resisting arrest, or attempting to flee police. Many people who believe they were wrongfully detained will attempt to escape detainment, which in turn, gives officers a reason to charge them with attempt to flee.
Is Country Music The New Rebellion Genre?
While diehard fans have always known that country music is cool, there has been a surge of new fans crossing over into the genre. Much of this has been driven by artists such as Beyonce and Post Malone taking a swing at country-leaning projects, but perhaps there is another reason — rebellion.
Joe Bonsall’s Legacy in the Oak Ridge Boys Is WAY Bigger Than Just Music [Opinion]
When I read the news that Oak Ridge Boys singer Joe Bonsall had died on Tuesday (July 9), my first thought was sadness at the loss of someone everyone in country music will remember as one of the genuinely bright lights in the business. My second thought was, 'Wow ......
Ohio’s Oldest Town Is Amongst America’s Most Difficult To Pronounce
Every state in the United States has those towns, streets, buildings, landmarks, and other significant things with weird names. Each region of the country speaks in a different way than the others but also each state may have different slang than the others. And it doesn't stop there, there are often different diction and rhetorics used in different cities inside each state.
Michael Ray Caught Kissing a Reality Star — See the Photo!
Michael Ray hard launched a new relationship with reality star, Audrina Patridge. Patridge rose to fame after appearing in the hit reality series The Hills, which blew up in 2006. She also was an actress in some movies of the era, including Honey 2 and Into the Blue 2. The...
Area Near HGTV Homes Heavily Damaged By Hurricane Beryl
The effects of Hurricane Beryl making landfall in Texas are being felt in an area once featured on a popular HGTV TV show. Millions were left without power after Hurricane Beryl slammed parts of Texas on Monday. Photos from the area show heavy flooding along the coastline, including Surfside, Texas.
Country Stars Mourn Loss of Oak Ridge Boys Singer Joe Bonsall: ‘Heartbroken’
Longtime Oak Ridge Boys singer Joe Bonsall has died at the age of 76, and a number of his fellow country stars were among those who turned to social media to share their tributes to the late country legend. How Did Joe Bonsall Die?. Bonsall died on Tuesday (July 9)...
Lee’s Famous Chicken Expanding To Another Michigan City
One of the most saturated businesses in America is the food industry. There are enough chain restaurants, luxury restaurants, and mom-and-pop establishments to make the world go around a thousand times over. Making a living in the restaurant industry is one of the toughest things someone can do but for the most part chain restaurants have an upper hand as people know what to expect.
Shaboozey Sets a Billboard First
Records were made to be broken and country music got to see another first this week as Shaboozey has hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts with his smash hit "A Bar Song (Tipsy)." That is on the heels of the song going to the top spot on...
Ford, Michigan Cut $750 Million in Public Support from Marshall
While the site of the Ford EV battery factory in Marshall isn't going anywhere, some money from the manufacturer and the state of Michigan is. According to a report from the Detroit Free Press, the two groups are cutting out $750 million of public money from related projects. The ebbs...
Remember When Post Malone Turned His Utah Mansion Into a Doomsday Bunker?
If the world should end during Post Malone's lifetime, he knows exactly where he will be — right at home in Utah. When the rapper purchased a gorgeous home in Cottonwood Heights in 2018, he went to work turning it into doomsday bunker. And while he has yet to reveal specific details about his end-of-the-world amenities, he says the home is "gonna be fun until the world ends, but when the world ends, it's gonna be functional."
Battle Creek, MI Home For Sale Ripped Straight Out Of The ’70s
This swingin' pad in Battle Creek is totally groovy, man!. Also, why were saunas big in the '70s only? I think they were on to something there. Oh the parties I'd host if I had an extra $375,000!. Honestly, I'd buy this place for the retro fireplace downstairs alone; those...
Three Michigan Schools Now Ranked Best Universities In The World
One of the most important decisions many Michigan students make while in school is which college to attend after graduation. And the Great Lakes State has plenty of top-rated institutions to choose from. Three universities have now been crowned head of the class for offering a world-class education. Three Michigan...
Michigan Pizza Chain Named Nation’s Best Pepperoni Pizza
When I first moved to Michigan just under two years ago, the last thing I expected to be one of my favorite things about the state was pizza. All of my experiences with Detroit-style deep dish pizzas were awful -- but they weren't exactly made in Detroit or with the spirit of the Motor City either.
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