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Watch Ozzy Osbourne Tell Kids Not to Snort Drink Powder
Ozzy Osbourne is seen in a lighthearted new commercial for a drink powder, inspired by its customers. Death Dust – a new product from Liquid Death – offers flavored drinks aimed at healthier living, so the Black Sabbath icon’s history with drugs, and powders in particular, seemed a perfect match.
Why John Corabi Doesn’t Want to Live Off His Past
Former Motley Crue vocalist John Corabi could easily coast on his past glories. Instead, he's been very intentional in recent years about the things that he does career-wise. "I'm trying to be my own person, not the guy that sang with Motley 30 years ago," he tells UCR. The same...
Berkshire Humane Society Pet of the Week: Meet Smokey
Every Wednesday at 8:30 we're joined by John Perreault, Executive Director of the Berkshire Humane Society to discuss all the happenings at their Barker Road facility, plus talk about their Pet of the Week. This week's Pet of the Week is Smokey. He is a beautiful black and brown 8.5-month-old...
Look Inside Jayson Tatum’s Massachusetts Home Worth $4M
The Boston Celtics will defend their home turf on Monday night in Boston during game 5 of the NBA finals against the Dallas Mavericks. After the Celtics win the championship game and take home the trophy on the luckiest night of the year, the stars of the team will back up their bags and head home to their multi-million-dollar mansions.
Popular Pizza Chain with Nearly 200 Locations in Massachusetts Makes More Money Than Any Other Pizza Chain
To say Massachusetts folks love pizza would be an understatement. The classic pizza chain Papa Gino's was founded in Boston in 1961. The fifth oldest pizzeria, Regina Pizza was founded in 1926 and is located in Boston. Plus Massachusetts has a ton of independently owned pizzerias and national pizza chains throughout the Bay State. It's safe to say that Massachusetts and pizza go together like peanut butter and jelly.
Massachusetts Hotel is Among Conde Nast Traveler’s Most Exciting Summer Hotel Openings
It's always great to see anything from Massachusetts get recognized for some sort of accolades on a national level! A popular Massachusetts resort has recently earned praise for being among this Summer's most exciting hotel openings. The popular travel publication 'Conde Nast Traveler' released its picks for This Summer's Most...
This Massachusetts Ice Cream Joint is Now Known As the Best Ice Cream Parlor in MA
Massachusetts definitely has its fair share of amazing eateries throughout the state, no matter what food you're in the mood for. Now that we have officially hit Summer and the warmer months, a cold treat might be something perfect to indulge on. Whether you're out east in Boston, or on the western side of Massachusetts in the Berkshires, there are some excellent ice cream shops to hit up! There's even one ice cream shop in the Bay State that just made an exclusive list of the top ice cream parlors in America.
MA Residents Are Invited To A Series Of Free Concerts In “Lovely Lenox”
For its 15th anniversary season in downtown Lenox, The popular weekly Concerts in the Park series is celebrating it's 15th anniversary by offering a total of 10 Wednesday night performances showcasing local and regional bands. Shows will take place at Lilac Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and if in...
Monolith-Like Mirror Cabins Are The Perfect Place to Reflect
Ever seen a mirror cabin? Neither have we until we stumbled upon these incredible forest dwellings. According to Bolt Farm Treehouse, it's basically a cabin in the woods with "floor-to-ceiling walls of mirrored glass allow you to be one with nature, while maintaining your privacy (you can't see inside during daylight and there are blackout curtains for the evening)."
John 5 Responds to Accusations of Guitar Miming With Motley Crue
John 5 took to social media to refute allegations that he mimed his guitar parts onstage with Motley Crue. These claims have been peddled on YouTube over the past few days and shared by certain rock and metal sites. One such video asserted that 5 was not playing during "Wild Side" — and at first glance, it does indeed look like the song continues while the guitarist is not moving his hands.
Why People Are Putting This Classic Toy on Their Bird Feeders
Some people are going back to their childhoods for a creative solution for a common problem that plagues bird feeders. Gardeners and lawn care aficionados are finding each other like never before thanks to helpful (and sometimes quirky social media groups. The Punk Rock Gardening and Bird Watching Facebook group, for example, boasts a membership of nearly 200,000 people.
Peter Frampton Announces the Positively Thankful Tour
Peter Frampton has announced a new run of tour dates leading up to his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in October. The Positively Thankful Tour will launch on Sept. 8 in North Charleston, South Carolina, and run through September 23 in Northfield, Ohio. "It’s been an incredible year...
MA Police Warning Public About Disturbing Growing Social Trend
Here's a question for my Massachusetts friends and neighbors: Are you familiar with the drug Rohypnol? Sometimes referred to as "roofies", Rohypnol is one of the "date rape drugs", so called because they are used by people who spike someone's drink in order to sexually assault them. According to WebMD,...
Belew, Levin, Vai and Carey Expand King Crimson BEAT Tour
Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Steve Vai and Danny Carey have expanded their upcoming BEAT tour, adding 21 new dates to the '80s King Crimson-focused trek. The new string of dates begins on Nov. 18 in Thousand Oaks, California, and concludes on Dec. 18 in Highland, California. The expansion brings the trek up to 65 dates in total, with several shows already sold out.
New York State To Be Under Water Sooner Than We Thought
As climate change continues, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released new information regarding rising sea-levels over the next few decades. This new tool projects how sea level rise may affect the coastline which indicates similar to much of the eastern seaboard, communities along the tributaries of the Atlantic Ocean and land that touches it now in New York may be submerged under water in the coming decades.
The Biggest Fish Ever Caught In Massachusetts
I went deep sea fishing for the first time last week while on vacation. I have a little more respect for people who love to fish now. I didn't understand the love of it, but now I appreciate the sport. There is a lot more finesse to fishing than I thought.
Popular Restaurant Chain Set To Expand Into Massachusetts
Who doesn't love it when a new eatery opens up close by? I think we all do, right? I mean, at the very least, it's something new to try. In the case of chain restaurants, you may have visited a restaurant in your travels, and now one has opened up in your neighborhood!
America’s Slowest Fast Food Chain Has 19 Massachusetts Locations
Massachusetts is a spectacular place to live. Residents and visitors alike enjoy vast and various landscapes from sandy Cape Cod beaches, to the iconic Boston skyline, and the hidden beauty of the Berkshire mountains. From historic landmarks, legendary sports teams, and an overall great quality of life, folks love living in the Bay State.
Are Fireworks Still Illegal In Massachusetts On 4th Of July?
Just recently I received a set of coupons in the mail from Phantom Fireworks inviting me to shop at their New Hampshire store locations in time for 4th of July. As much as I enjoy their selection when vacationing in New Hampshire, there is a disclaimer at the bottom warning me about transporting them out of state.
Why Ted Nugent’s Label Tried to Keep ‘Stranglehold’ Off His Album
Ted Nugent says his record label tried to keep him from recording "Stranglehold" for his debut album. He didn't listen, of course. Instead the eight minute-long epic quickly became Nugent's signature song, partly because of its length and unusual structure, which is exactly what made the record executives nervous about including it on the album.
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