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HGTV Star Christina Hall’s Husband Files for Divorce After Two Years
Christina on the Coast star Christina Hall and husband Josh Hall are calling it quits after two years of marriage. According to People, Josh was the one to file for divorce due to "irreconcilable differences." Christina has also reportedly filed. Josh is asking for spousal support from Christina. Legally, spousal...
National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations
While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...
Melody’s Law: Michigan Closes Legal Loophole on Necrophilia
Necrophilia is now explicitly illegal in Michigan, thanks to a trio of bills signed last week by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. These new laws make it a two-year misdemeanor to intentionally sexually touch a dead human body and a 15-year felony to engage in sexual acts with a corpse. Convicts will also be required to register as sex offenders.
It’s Official, EF-1 Tornado Ripped Right Through The Quad Cities
Editor's Note: The featured image of this article is a stock photo of a severe tornado in tornado alley. It has been confirmed. An EF-1 tornado was confirmed to have hit the Quad Cities metro during Monday night's storms. The only town the tornado didn't touch was Rock Island but it hit all of the other major cities.
Ingrid Andress Admits She Was ‘Drunk’ During National Anthem Performance
Ingrid Andress says she was intoxicated during her rocky performance of the National Anthem at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night (July 15). Andress' off-key performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" has gone viral, with some putting the moment up there with the worst National Anthem performances of all time.
Shannen Doherty Settled Her Divorce Just One Day Before Her Death
In the days before her death, actor Shannen Doherty and her ex-husband Kurt Iswarienko were working to finalize their divorce. Court documents obtained by People show that Doherty agreed to a "default or uncontested dissolution" of the marriage on July 12, the day before she died of breast cancer. The...
Eminem Sampled Jelly Roll’s ‘Save Me’ on New Album
It seems like all music genres are dipping their toes in country music these days including a big surprise: Eminem. Just recently, the legendary rapper sampled Jelly Roll's hit single "Save Me" on the last track of his new album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). Jelly Roll was unsurprisingly stunned that his "childhood hero" used his chorus. "I can’t believe I’m on Eminem’s album," wrote the "Halfway to Hell" singer on X (formerly Twitter) following the new release.
Country Music’s Best, Worst + Most Unusual National Anthem Performances
Ingrid Andress is not the first country singer to struggle with the National Anthem. She's not even the first country singer to draw criticism after performing the National Anthem during MLB's All-Star festivities. A decade ago, one of country music's biggest stars of the 21st century was caught peeking at...
You Can Now Buy Bullets From Vending Machines in Several States
In America, there's no shortage of things that stand to be controversial, and bullet vending machines is the latest hot button issue. Texas-based company American Rounds is installing ammo vending machines in grocery stores in several states, which will provide around-the-clock access to firearm ammunition. This means anyone who is...
Why Ingrid Andress Had Been MIA Before Disastrous National Anthem
Ingrid Andress told her fans that she had been struggling both personally and professionally in the year leading up to her disastrous rendition of the National Anthem at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night (July 15). Why Is Ingrid Andress Going Viral?. Andress delivered a weak, off-pitch...
Bruce Springsteen Has Zach Bryan to Thank for This Career First
Bruce Springsteen has found his way onto the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the first time in his lengthy career, and he has none other than Zach Bryan to thank for it. The legendary rocker is featured on Bryan's song "Sandpaper," which debuted at No. 26 on the list — a first for the music veteran who has been putting songs on various charts for nearly 50 years.
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Reba McEntire Will Host the 60th Annual ACM Awards — All of the Details!
While many country artists are polishing their brand new ACM Awards trophies from this year, Reba McEntire and the show-runners are already preparing for the 60th ACM Awards. The country singer announced she will return to host in 2025. "Hey, everyone, it's Reba," she says in a video shared by...
Illinois, This Is How Long Your Food Can Last In The Fridge Without Power
Monday night's storms brought strong winds and thousands of power outages. For many parts of the Quad Cities, stoplights are out and power companies are working hard to restore power to those affected by what has been classified as a derecho. It was a nasty, eventful Monday night. MidAmerican says that they expect to have most Quad Cities outages restored by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17th and all restored by 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Who Is Ingrid Andress + Why Was Her National Anthem So Unusual?
"Who is Ingrid Andress" is a very popular Google search after the 32-year-old country singer's performance of the National Anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday (July 16). The short answer: Andress is a three-time Grammy nominated singer with a pair of Top 5 country hits. The long...
Quad Cities, This is How To Use An Intersection When The Stoplights Are Out
Storms ripped through the Quad Cities on Monday night and still, power is out for thousands of residents in the area. Not only do many people still not have power in their homes, but stoplights are out causing a bit of a traffic nightmare. When I was driving to work...
Ingrid Andress’ First Performance After Time Away Didn’t Go Well [Watch]
Country fans know Ingrid Andress for her hit song “More Hearts Than Mine," but her introduction to a more varied audience at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby makes her memorable for other reasons. Andress had the honor of singing the National Anthem on Monday night (July 15), and...
Kane Brown Issues a Challenge to Jason Aldean: Will Aldean Accept? [Exclusive]
Kane Brown is a busy man as of late. Now the father of three kids and a country music superstar, it's hard to believe he finds time to do anything else. But, rest assured, Brown does have some time to golf. Kane Brown Issues a Challenge to Jason Aldean: Will...
Quad City Storm Releases 2025 Hockey Schedule
The ice is calling, and the wait is nearly over. After the thrilling conclusion of the 2024 season, fans of the Quad City Storm have been counting down the days until the puck drops once again. Mark your calendars because on October 19th, 2024, our beloved team returns to the rink for a new season of hard-hitting, high-flying hockey action.
Illinois Man Using Dating Sites To Rob People At Gunpoint, Police Warn
If dating sites weren't unnerving enough, it's getting worse in Illinois. It's one thing to be a serial dater and just go on dates with seemingly everyone. It's another to be a serial problematic "dater" like this dude. NBC Chicago reports that police are warning the public against a guy...
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