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Bruce Springsteen Is Now a Billionaire
Bruce Springsteen is now a billionaire. According to a “conservative” Forbes estimate, the Boss is worth $1.1 billion. Springsteen has had a lucrative last few years. In December of 2021, he sold both his masters to Sony Music and his publishing to Sony Music Publishing in a deal that earned him in the vicinity of $500 million.
These Are The Most Popular Dog Names in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is known for many things. It's a state known for its rich history, beautiful scenery, world-renowned colleges, and iconic sports teams, but one thing Massachusetts is not known for is its love of dogs. Yup, that's right, Massachusetts hates dogs. Well, not exactly, but they aren't nearly as popular...
New Massachusetts Law In Effect, Major Changes for Restaurants & Bars
Historians agree that bars in Massachusetts are about as old as the state itself. Early settlers wasted no time setting up local taverns before schoolhouses in some cases. In fact, Massachusetts is home to what are believed to be the oldest bars in the United States like the Green Dragon Tavern which dates back to 1654, or Warren Tavern in Charlestown which was the first building to be erected in Charlestown after the British burned the whole town during the Battle of Bunker Hill in June of 1775.
These 2 Massachusetts Hotels Rank Among the Absolute Best Hotels in the U.S.
Massachusetts has an extremely impressive reputation when it comes to destinations to visit when you go on vacation. Let alone, potentially a Summer vacation! As we are in the midst of the Summer months, it's likely there will be plenty of travelers and tourists coming through the Bay State. Then again, perhaps you're a Massachusetts resident that just wants a fun quick road trip for a getaway within the state. If that's the case, then you're in luck! Especially since Massachusetts is home to two of the absolute best hotels in the U.S.
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 Convention 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.
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.
4 Massachusetts Water Parks Are Among the Absolute Best Water Parks in New England
As we have reached the midst of the Summer months and what seems to be the warmest temperatures so far in Massachusetts for 2024, we all know that one of the best spots to spend those warm Summer days would be at a water park. Luckily for us, in the Bay State, we have several of those. In fact, Massachusetts has four of the best water parks throughout the New England region.
These 3 MA Lakes Have Been Deemed Safe For Swimmers
There is plenty of summer left in our tri-state region as we recently experienced a round of Florida-like weather here in our backyard. Now we can actually breathe a little better as the humidity has tapered off (for now) but there are people who thrive on cooling off during these warm weather months.
What It Means if You See a McDonald’s With Black Arches Instead of Yellow?
Oh, you thought all McDonald's arches were golden?. The McDonald's logo is right up there with Nike and Target in terms of being instantly recognizable. In fact, you don't even need to see the business name to know what it is. A pair of golden arches lets a hungry traveler...
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.
What A Mall In Mass. Looked Like 30 Years Ago
A massive chunk of time during my teenage years was spent bouncing back and forth between the North Shore Mall and Liberty Tree Mall up off of Route 128 on the north shore of Massachusetts. I hope you get nostalgic about the following photos. Let's Walk Through Liberty Tree Mall...
The Oldest Drive-In Theater Still In Operation In New York State
Even though there's a lot of fewer drive-in theaters left the country, many have managed to hang on after all these years. Drive-in's have been on the decline for the past few decades, business did however amp up greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic when seeing an indoor movie was not an option. Some say the reasoning for drive-ins going out of business was the invention of the "VCR."
First Case of New Deadly Illness Confirmed in This Massachusetts Town
Massachusetts is a wonderful state to live, work, and visit. From its picturesque Berkshire mountains to the stunning city skyline of Boston, and out to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, there is something for everyone. Aside from its natural beauty, quality of life in Massachusetts also scores high on...
Starbucks ‘Closing’ Several Locations In Massachusetts
Imagine getting up for school, work, or whatever your appointment a little bit early only to find out your favorite Starbucks has closed. That's exactly what happened at the location of 555 Hubbard Avenue in Pittsfield. The sign has been removed, and the drive-thru is blocked off. For those that...
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