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Blackie Lawless to W.A.S.P. Backing Track Critics: ‘Don’t Go’
W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has been honest about using backing tracks in the band's concerts. Still, questions have persisted -- with some even suggesting that the group isn't performing live at all. "Well, if they’re crazy enough to believe it, that’s their business," he tells UCR. "But if they genuinely...
How Bruce Springsteen Learned to Love Arenas for His 1984 Tour
For nearly the entirety of his career as a performing and touring musician, Bruce Springsteen had had an issue with taking his show to bigger venues. His reluctance was well known, and he had historically been slow to make such moves, even as the number of people who wanted to see him grew.
Iowa Has Three Of The Cleanest Cities In America
Maybe because it's summer but I keep noticing a lot of trash all over the place. Like, more than normal. I especially see it along highways and interstates in the ditches and makes me think, "Do we really have that many litterbugs out there?" I guess so. Somehow, someway, Iowa...
Nordic-Inspired Gem In Illinois Among America’s Best For Breakfast
Looking for a restaurant that serves some of the best breakfast food in the country?. You won't have to look too far, as this Illinois joint was named one of America's most fabulous. LoveFood, which puts together mouth-watering lists of restaurants and their respective dishes, has named Tre Kronor Illinois'...
One Iowan is Traveling to All 99 Counties in Search of the Best Pork Tenderloin
The pork tenderloin sandwich is so distinctly Iowa. It's tough to find the equivalent even in other nearby states like Illinois and Wisconsin. While you don't have to go very far to find a delicious tenderloin sandwich, where do you go to find the best?. That's the self-made mission of...
10 Wacky Packages Cards From the ’70s That You Won’t Believe Existed
If you were a young fan of Mad Magazine's absurdist sometimes controversial humor in the '70s, then no doubt you were also a collector of Wacky Packages, the spoofs of common household products that seemed to live in the same universe. What Were Wacky Packages?. Wacky Packages were TOPPS collectible...
Travis Tritt’s 1991 Smash Hit Brings 13-Year-Old to Tears in Heartfelt Video: WATCH
A proud dad posted a video on TikTok showing his 13-year-old daughter being brought to tears by Travis Tritt, a.k.a. "the Tritt." The teenager covered her face as her dad laughed along to Tritt's powerful tune "Anymore." "Travis Tritt done brought my 13-year-old to tears with a song from 1991,"...
Bride Forbids Plus Ones at Wedding Due to Bridesmaid’s Boyfriend’s ‘Red Flags’
A woman has decided to not have any plus ones at her wedding, and the internet is divided over it. The woman prefaces her story by sharing that she is getting married this summer and it is a small wedding. "I'm getting married this summer, and it's going to be...
David Foster Slammed for Calling Wife Katharine McPhee ‘Fat’ in Resurfaced Clip
David Foster is on the receiving end of backlash after an old clip of him calling Katharine McPhee "fat" has come to light. The video in question was posted to TikTok by the user @maniaph and is from 2023 when the pair performed as part of the David Foster and Friends concert.
Don Henley Sues to Get Back Disputed Eagles Lyric Sheets
Don Henley wants his stuff back. He's filed suit asking for the return of handwritten '70s-era Eagles lyrics that were the subject of a recent criminal trial. "These 100 pages of personal lyric sheets belong to Mr. Henley and his family, and he has never authorized defendants or anyone else to peddle them for profit," attorney Daniel Petrocelli said in an official statement.
Is Taylor Swift Already Working on New Music?
A new Taylor Swift album could already be in the works, according to one report. According to sources that spoke to the Daily Mail, Swift does not plan to take a break anytime soon and is eyeing a 2025 release for more new music. However, a new album may not...
Make Sure to Avoid These 9 Iowa Beaches
Something that everyone needs to check off their summer bucket list is a trip to the beach. While Iowa is a landlocked state, there are still plenty of options for spots for a fun beach day. However, there are a few beaches here in Iowa that you should keep an...
The Iowa State Flag: Inspired by France a Few Years Back!
According to the U.S. Senate: On October 20, 1803, the Senate approved for ratification a treaty with France by which the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory. As a result of this treaty, the nation doubled in size, adding territory that would become the states of Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and parts of Minnesota, New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado. The vote was 24 to 7.
Rock’s 20 Best Four-Single Runs
There are plenty of artists out there who have made a very good living after releasing just one hit single. But as Norman Greenbaum or Dexys Midnight Runners can tell you, it's pretty hard to string together two, three or especially four. Many of the artists below have track records...
Trump and Biden’s Disastrous 2024 Presidential Debate Draws Hilarious Reactions and Memes
President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump set the internet ablaze with their first debate. On June 27, the adversaries faced off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle. The debate lasted 90-minutes and the candidates were asked many questions about the state of the United States and the affairs of the world. Some of the major topics covered include: the Middle East, the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, Trump's recent criminal conviction, the economy and more.
There’s a Shrek Uber Surprising Tipsy Late-Night Riders
Anything that happens beyond 2 a.m. can seem like a fever dream after a late night of drinking at the bar. One rather unique Uber vehicle has some passengers questioning not how they got home, but WHAT exactly drove them there. How To Find The Shrek Uber. Most of my...
Support a Men’s and Children’s Shelter in Dubuque via Kwik Stop All July Long
When it comes to supporting local non-profits, there might not be an easier and more impactful program than Kwik Care. If you're not aware, Kwik Care has helped raise both funds and awareness for local nonprofits. Each month, Kwik Stop and Dairy Queen help collect donations for a different organization. Donations can be made easily by requesting your total purchase at any of those businesses (including at the gas pumps at Kwik Stop) be rounded up to the nearest dollar. The additional cents used to round up will be donated to the respective charity of the month.
Catastrophic: Wildlife Impacted by Flooding in Iowa
The flooding saw waters breach the Big Sioux River levee, causing extensive internal water damage to hundreds of homes. In Spencer, Iowa, south of the Little Sioux River, resident Ben Thomas reported that many homes are now uninhabitable, submerged on their main floors. This dual impact has affected both homes and businesses alike in the area.
Annual World Naked Bike Ride In Illinois This Weekend
The event is called "bare as you dare". A popular bike ride is happening this weekend in Chicago (and across the U.S.): the annual World Naked Bike Ride. And yep, it's what it sounds like. It's not the bikes that are in the buff. According to the event listing on...
Eastern Iowans Name Their Favorite Area Food Trucks
Now that summer is here, it's the perfect time to celebrate all the awesome food trucks that we have here in Eastern Iowa! Here are some of my favorites, as well as recommendations from members of the Cedar Rapids Area Support Local Group Facebook page:. Stone Wall Brick Oven Pizza.
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