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Taylor Swift Concerts Canceled After Terror Suspect Arrests
Three Taylor Swift concerts scheduled for this weekend have been canceled after two men were arrested for allegedly planning an attack on major events in Vienna, Austria. The concerts were initially scheduled to go on as planned, but an update after 4PM ET shared that promoters have decided to cancel.
Woman Yells at Kids for Playing Football in Their Own Yard, Kid Fights Back [Watch]
The internet is backing up a little kid who stood up to a HOA bully for playing football in his front yard. The original video popped up on social media as a woman confronted a little boy for playing football in his front yard, which, according to her, was against the rules.
Lauren Alaina Breaks Silence After Father’s Death: ‘Thank You’
Lauren Alaina suffered an immense tragedy in her family recently: On July 24, the singer and former American Idol runner-up shared the painful news that her father, J.J. Suddeth, had died. “We lost my daddy last night, and I really don’t have words yet," she told fans at the time....
20 Things Carrie Underwood Has Done Since Winning ‘American Idol’
Carrie Underwood has been busy since winning Season 4 of American Idol in 2005. In addition to building a music empire and raking in countless awards, the country singer has branched out into acting roles and entrepreneurial ventures. When Was Carrie Underwood on American Idol?. As a college student at...
This Is When Illinois And Wisconsin Will Get The First Frost This Year
Fall is right on our doorstep. Kids are heading back to school, Spirit Halloween stores are opening for the season, and we're less than a month away from Labor Day. The yearly August argument is strong on social media right now. Some hang on to pool season and embrace the Dog Days of Summer. Others jump right into Spooky Season and all things pumpkin.
Shocking: 97-Year-Old Bartender Punched in the Face for Denying Drink to Customer
The inability for some elders to retire in America is a widespread problem for those over 65. With the rise of inflation, money that they managed to save for retirement won't go nearly as far as they once planned. That's true for a 97-year-old woman who bartends at her local...
Jason Aldean Recalls Lowest Point of His Career: ‘I Was Starving, I Had a Brand New Baby, It Was Like Survival’ [Exclusive]
The Jason Aldean of 2024 is a megastar with more than 25 No. 1 songs to his name and awards statues that require multiple mantels. But it wasn't always shiny and easy. Aldean had a tooth-and-nail climb to success, and it was often dark, he recalls in a new interview with Taste of Country Nights: On Demand.
Mississippi Valley Fair Considering New Ticket Tiers For Grandstand Acts
There's an exciting new change coming to the ticketing policies at the Mississippi Valley Fair in regard to the Grandstand acts. As the fair has grown, the one and only way to get into the Grandstand to see the top tier bands the fair has brought to town was to buy a Fun Card - about $105 - which got you into every show for the week, a killer deal considering you could stand at the front of the stage for the same price as sitting in the top row of the Grandstand for less than the cost of a normal concert from many of the respective artists.
Central Iowa’s Oh My Dog Rescue Gets Donation from Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation
Central Iowa’s Oh My Dog Rescue just hit the jackpot thanks to country music superstar Miranda Lambert and her MuttNation Foundation! After being around for less than two years, the rescue got a delightful surprise: a $5,000 grant from the Mutts Across America program, which picks one rescue or shelter from each state every year.
A Somber Look at Abraham Lincoln’s Illinois Home & Grave
One of my most memorable trips as a kid was to Abraham Lincoln historical sites in Springfield, Illinois. Now, there's a new but still somber look at Abraham Lincoln's first and only Illinois home plus his final resting place. If you've somehow never made the trip to Springfield, Illinois to...
Former Hawkeye Track Star Earns Olympic Medal in 200m Dash
A former track star at the University of Iowa found herself on the medal stand Tuesday at the Paris Summer Olympic Games!. Brittany Brown ran track at the University of Iowa from 2014 to 2018 according to HawkeyeSports.com. She was an 11-time All-American and a Big Ten Champion. She set school records for the outdoor 100m and 200m and was on 17 relays that rank in the top 10 all-time best performances in Iowa Hawkeye track and field history! On Tuesday in Paris, Brown found herself in the finals for the women's 200-meter dash.
Can A Summer Food Festival In Illinois Be Healthy?
Veggie Fest in Illinois can give you all the fun of a summer food festival without all the calories. I decided to make a lifestyle change over four years ago. I was turning fifty and I thought it was about time to start taking better care of myself. My first step was to begin eating better and losing some weight.
El Paso Middle School Bans All-Black Clothing Over Mental Health Concerns
Charles Middle School in El Paso, Texas, has stirred controversy by banning students from wearing all-black clothing, citing associations with depression, mental health issues, and criminality. The new dress code policy, detailed in a letter from Principal Nick DeSantis, has sparked a heated debate within the community. Middle School Bans...
Major Retailer Gets Backlash Over Plus-Size Clothing Options
A clothing retailer with 165 stores across the country has come under fire for what some social media users are calling a pullback from their plus-size clothing options. Forever 21, like many stores that once dominated shopping malls, has seen its share of struggles in recent years. The chain filed for bankruptcy in 2019 only to be bought out of bankruptcy in 2020.
Carly Pearce Addresses Disrespectful Fan She Kicked Out of Show: ‘Get Out’
Carly Pearce made headlines recently for kicking a heckler out of her show, and in a new interview, she says she's finally standing up for herself. Perace was on stage at WE Fest 2024 on Friday (Aug. 2) when a heckler caused her to stop her show and address him directly, saying, "Somebody get him out of here. I do not want him at my show. Get out of my show."
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