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Prince Documentary ‘Dead in the Water’ After Multiple Disputes
A six-part documentary series about the life and times of Prince was described as “dead in the water” as the fallout of his 2016 death without a will continued. A handful of reasons were reported to be behind Netflix dropping the project, including a battle over editorial control with the divided heirs of the musician’s estate.
The Smashing Pumpkins Announce New Album, ‘Aghori Mhori Mei’
The Smashing Pumpkins will release a new album titled Aghori Mhori Mei on Aug. 2. It will be the 13th album by the band and follows Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts, a triple record that was released in three parts. The final installment arrived in May 2023. According...
Damon Albarn Doesn’t Agree With Bob Dylan’s Phone Pouch Policy
For several years, Bob Dylan has banned cell phones from many of his concerts. Damon Albarn of Blur doesn't agree with this practice. "If you start banning things where does it end? I think you've just got to turn up and do your thing," he said in a recent interview with BBC. "People won't want to be on their phone if you're engaging with them correctly."
Bruce Kulick on ‘90’s Kiss Lineup: ‘It’s a Shame It Was Killed’
Bruce Kulick says he understood why Kiss leaders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons decided to stage an original lineup reunion, complete with makeup, in the ‘90s – but it took him a while to accept it. And the guitarist pushed back against the pair’s dismissal of the work...
Steely Dan Tell Trump Cover Band to Cover Their Anti-Trump Song
It’s well-known that, due to music industry contracts, it’s often impossible for artists to prevent their music from being used in ways they don’t like. In the instance of Steely Dan seemingly being unable to stop covers band Sixwire from performing “Reelin’ In the Years” at the Republican National Congress this week, the band decided to react by offering an alternative suggestion.
The Neil Young Song Inspired by Charles Manson
Before he was a convicted murderer, Charles Manson was an aspiring musician, who, at one point, rubbed shoulders with Neil Young. That was thanks to Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys. Wilson and Manson had become friends in 1968, occasionally making music, hanging out with girls and experimenting with drugs, none of which would have raised too many eyebrows at that time, even if Manson appeared a bit more intense than other people around him.
Deep Purple, ‘=1′: Album Review
Since signing a new record deal 11 years ago, Deep Purple has found new life in a career that seemed to have bottomed out at the turn of the century. The move coincided with the band's affiliation with veteran hard-rock producer Bob Ezrin, who's produced the band's past five albums, including 2020 highlight Whoosh! and =1, the 23rd LP of a six-decade run that now includes more than a dozen members among its ranks.
Lottery Winnings Stretch Far in New York State
The Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot will be worth over $225 Million dollars when they draw tonight at 11 p.m. Can you imagine hitting the jackpot and winning all that money? Even after the government takes its share in taxes, you are still left with a considerable amount of cash. Have...
Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
Police ID Woman Killed in Route 17 Motorcycle-Truck Collision
A woman was killed and a man was seriously hurt in a collision involving a tractor-trailer and a motorcycle in a construction zone on Route 17 in Tioga County. Authorities said a "large group of motorcycles" was merging onto the expressway at the Exit 66 interchange in Apalachin. According to...
How Well Do You Know Free Beer and Hot Wings…Continued!
Today, Free Beer did a spur-of-the-moment game where we quizzed a bunch of you on how well you know the shows, with questions ranging from "Do you think Maitlynn could change a tire?" to "Collectively, how many sex toys do you think the show has?". Turns out we have 25...
How Many of These Classic Summer Toys Do You Remember?
Summer has descended with the intensity of a relentless inferno, leaving many American towns simmering in its wake. I don't recall summers ever feeling this hot when I was a kid, but that probably has something to do with the fact we were always soaking ourselves with cold water in some manner.
Craft Brewery to Open at Former Ice Cream Shop Near Endicott
Southern Tier residents who enjoy craft beer will soon have a new place to visit. A building on Route 17C in Crestview Heights that had been home to the Double Scoops ice cream shop is being transformed into a craft brewery. The place has been idle over the past couple...
Super Heroes Humane Society Pet of the Week – Midnight
Meet the Super Heroes Humane Society Pet of the Week – her name is Midnight. She is available now for adoption from SHHS in Oneonta. We know it's a little early, but Midnight couldn't resist helping herself while hanging in our orchard. Midnight is a year old so she still has a lot of puppy energy, and is still learning, but she is eager to learn! She is looking for someone to spend time with her and show her what it really means to be a dog, and what it means to be a part of a family. If you have been searching for a cuddle partner, you have to come meet Midnight!
Green Mountain Electric Adding Jobs at New Kirkwood Hub
A Kirkwood warehouse facility developed by a Vermont-based company is up and running. About two dozen workers are employed by the Green Mountain Electric Supply operation located in a 308,000-square-foot building on Pine Camp Drive. The property had been acquired in 2019 by Canopy Growth of Canada for what was...
Seven Tornadoes In One Week: Forget Kansas, This Is New York
And that's nothing to brag about. We see tornado activity every year in many parts of the country, especially in the Great Plains areas dubbed Tornado Alley throughout states including Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. According to NOAA, tornadoes can occur any time of the year, but most...
Otsego County, New York Murder Still Unsolved
Today marks two years since the Otsego County Coroner established Laura Rous' date of death as July 18th, 2022. The case remains unsolved as Laura's family still awaits answers and closure in relation to her murder. Body Discovered in a Remote Area in Otsego County, New York. There was a...
How New York Students Are Embracing the Power of Naps
As a father, I have this Pro-Napping Tip: Ask your kids to wake you up in 30 minutes so everyone can clean the house. Works every time!. Speaking of naps, if you are a student in New York, you're busy with classes, assignments and having a social life. Fatigue is bound to become a factor. What do you do to fight the feeling of fatigue?
Foo Fighters’ US Summer Tour Kickoff Cut Short Due to Storms
Foo Fighters' U.S. summer tour leg got off to an inauspicious start on Wednesday when the band was forced to cut its performance at New York's Citi Field short and evacuate the venue due to lightning storms. The rockers, who are in the middle of their Everything or Nothing at...
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