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Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon Chapter 2’ Pulled From Planned Release
Kevin Costner’s ambitious Horizon: An American Saga was intended to utilize a unique release schedule; Costner shot multiple parts of the movie back-to-back, and planned the releases of the first two “chapters” (through Warner Bros.’ New Line Cinema) just a few months apart. The first chapter, which is three hours long all on its own, debuted on June 28, with Chapter 2 intended to arrive in mid-August.
‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Is Getting a Sequel
The Devil Wears Prada may wear Prada additionally, for a second time, again. (Obviously the title will need some work.) According to Entertainment Weekly, Disney is developing a sequel to the hit 2006 film, based on the novel by Lauren Weisberger. They report “all major stars from the first film — including Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, plus director David Frankel and producer Wendy Finerman — are in talks to return for a sequel currently in development at Disney. A source close to the production tells EW that original screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna is also working on the sequel's screenplay.”
The Best ‘Elevated Horror’ Movies
If you’ve heard people talking about horror at all in the past decade, you’ve probably heard the phrase “elevated horror.” You’ve also probably heard the endless debates about whether or not it’s a real genre, whether or not it’s fair to lump some horror movies into a different category than others, and whether elevated horror movies are actually scary, or if they’re just “weird.” But what does it actually mean for a horror movie to be considered elevated?
Kate Beckinsale Reveals Hospitalization for Grief-Fueled ‘Hole in Esophagus’
Kate Beckinsale clapped back at haters who criticized her recent weight loss on Instagram. The star revealed that her mysterious hospitalization in early 2024 was actually due to a hole in her esophagus caused by grief after experiencing some personal tragedies, per Page Six. "No, actually. I watched my stepfather...
Why Do ‘Star Wars’ Shows Look So Bad?
There is a lot to like about Star Wars’ latest series, The Acolyte. It’s presented one of the more complex images of Jedi in history; on this show they are far more flawed and complicated than they’ve typically been shown in the past. There have been some really intriguing mysteries about Mae and Osha and their shared past. And the show has also featured some really fun use of wirework and lightsaber battles as well.
Huge Problem With Bears Training Camp Tickets For Illinois Fans
Many Chicago Bears fans are not happy with how the free training camp tickets ended up working out. Big Scam In Illinois For Chicago Bears Free Training Camp Tickets. It's no secret that I'm a die-hard Chicago Bears fan. I was born and bred in orange and blue. I'm a fan no matter what. There have been times when I was close to giving up but didn't. My family has had season tickets since 1982 so you know what I've been through.
Top-Secret Flavor of White Mystery Airheads Revealed + It’s Genius
The top-secret flavor of the white mystery Airhead has been revealed, and it's actually pretty genius. For most of us, we can remember a childhood full of good times and candy. One of the '90s candy staples in America were Airheads. Everyone has their favorite color / flavor of Airheads,...
Jason Aldean Makes a Post Malone Comparison + He Might Be Right! [Interview]
Jason Aldean got a chance to know Post Malone after the 2024 ACM Awards, but he's been wanting to record with him for years. The "Let Your Boys Be Country" singer says he thinks Post Malone has an intangible needed to find success crossing genres. Talking to Taste of Country Nights' Evan Paul, Aldean reflected on a wild ACM afterparty before going deep on what's needed to hop from pop or hip-hop to country.
Midwest Zoo Has a Historic Birth in Hopes of Saving This Animal Population
Earlier this spring, the St. Louis Zoo saw a huge boost to an endangered species. Currently, American Red Wolves are the most endangered wolf species and these wolves are the rarest large carnivore in the United States. These animals have a dangerously small population count and there are only 20 currently left in the wild. The only one area where you can find Red Wolves is on the coast of North Carolina, according to the Endangered Wolf Center.
Jelly Roll Has Two Favorite Things About Canada
This week marked the culmination of a lot of hard work — and red tape — for Jelly Roll, who finally made it to Canada to play his first-ever international shows. Touring outside the U.S. is complicated for Jelly, who had to work extra hard to get a U.S. passport due to his past felony conviction. Even after the logistics had been worked out stateside, getting other countries to let an ex-con enter continued to prove tricky.
Jay DeMarcus Names Best Rascal Flatts Deep Cut
Rascal Flatts have no shortage of hit songs enjoyed by the masses, but what about their songs that never made it to radio? What's their best deep cut?. Well, Rascal Flatts member and Grammy-winning producer Jay DeMarcus answered that question — in his opinion, of course — when he posted a video revealing his five favorite deep cuts from the famous trio's album discography.
Eastern Iowa Fire Department Has Ended All Operations Effective Immediately
Residents in Strawberry Point, Iowa, learned late last night (July 11) that their city no longer has a fire department. When people think of fire departments, normally we picture the image of a big red truck, men and women in their fire suits, and a giant water hose putting out some kind of fire. While putting out fires is a big part of what fire departments do, it's not the only emergency they respond to.
Former Iowa Hawkeye Is Off to the Olympics, But Not for Team USA
A few weeks ago, Iowa Hawkeye fans were shocked by Team USA's women's Olympic 5-on-5 team roster. This star-studded roster included stellar players from the WNBA like Diana Taurasi, A'ja Wilson, and Breanna Stewart. There was one huge name that didn't make the list; Caitlin Clark. While fans won't be...
‘The Voice’ Sets Fall Premiere Date for Season 26
The countdown is on for a new installment of The Voice as season 26 will premiere on Monday, Sept. 23 on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock. Earlier this year, the show announced its coaches for the fall season with Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani returning to their red chairs. Michael Buble and Snoop Dogg will both be making their Voice debuts.
Why You Shouldn’t Wear a T-shirt in Swimming Pools This Summer
More and more public pools (and even some private pools) are banning their guests from wearing T-shirts when swimming. But it's not just about keeping a strict dress code or swimmer safety. Why Pools Ban Some Shirts In Pools. It doesn't matter why you'd want to wear a T-shirt while...
Is It Illegal To Flash Your Headlights at Another Car in Wisconsin?
You are driving home late one night, and you see another car driving in your direction with their brights on. As a reflex you quickly flash your headlights at them to let the other driver know that they have their brights on. Seems relatively harmless, right?. Well, in some states...
Dasha Gives an Update on the Guy Who Inspired Her Viral Song ‘Austin’ [Exclusive]
There is a country song that has currently taken America by storm. It's by a new artist to the genre, Dasha, and it's called "Austin." It is a catchy, on-target shot at an ex-boyfriend, and it was written by Dasha about a guy with whom she once was in a serious relationship.
Jason Aldean is Ready to Play NCAA ’25
After not appearing on shelves for 11 years, college football fans — including Jason Aldean — are excited for the return of NCAA College Football 25. Aldean joined Taste of Country Mornings with Wood and Nicole and was asked if he would be picking up the newest installment of the game, and he was all-in.
Two Eastern Iowa Dudes Each Score $10,000 From Iowa Lottery
It never hurts winning some decent cash once in a while. Two fellas out of Eastern Iowa are now five figures richer after scoring a good chunk of change from the Iowa Lottery. One of them won big with a scratch-off ticket while the other scored a good lump sum by playing Mega Millions®.
French FRYowa – Who Has the Best Fries in Eastern Iowa?
Happy National French Fry Day! In honor of today's holiday, let's take a look at some of the delicious fries you can find here in the Corridor. If you're on the hunt for some amazing French fries, I would recommend starting at Gianna's Italian Beef in Cedar Rapids. They are my absolute favorite! And, I'm not the only one who loves the fries there! Facebook user Renee Carter Walker said on my post:
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