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Movie Popcorn Bucket Mania: 2024’s Wildest Designs
Ordering popcorn at the movie theater has gotten a lot more interesting - and much more expensive - in recent years. As movie studios and theaters scramble to generate more income in the face of declining box office revenue, they've turned to merchandising. The simple paper buckets of the past have been upstaged by highly detailed plastic and tin works of art featuring characters or props from Hollywood's latest blockbusters. They can sell for anywhere from $10 to $25 dollars, creating an irresistible new revenue opportunity for the struggling industry.
Rare 150-Million-Year-Old Stegosaurus Fossil to Be Auctioned in New York
The opportunity to own a piece of history is set to become a reality as a 150-million-year-old Stegosaurus fossil, known as Apex, will be heading to auction in New York. The remarkable fossil, estimated to be worth between $4 to $6 million, is considered to be the most complete Stegosaurus fossil ever found.
Mike Campbell Finds His Voice on New Dirty Knobs LP: Interview
Mike Campbell has been making records since the '70s, most famously as a member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. "I'm grateful that I was part of that whole experience," Campbell recently told UCR, speaking to his Heartbreaker days. It's been a full decade since the band released their last album, 2014's Hypnotic Eye, and six and a half years since Petty's passing, which effectively ended the Heartbreakers.
Foreigner and Styx Launch 2024 Summer Tour: Video and Set Lists
Styx, Foreigner and John Waite kicked off their Renegades & Juke Box Heroes tour Tuesday night at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can see the complete set list for all three acts, as well as fan-shot video of Styx and Foreigner below. John Waite opened the show...
Upstate New York Animals Infected With ‘Highly Contagious Virus’
An animal in the Hudson Valley tested positive for a "highly contagious" virus. On Tuesday, officials with HITS Saugerties in Ulster County, New York, were told a horse was sent to Cornell University for testing. Horse Tests Positive For Equine Herpesvirus In Saugerties, New York. On Thursday that horse tested...
Tommy Shaw: Styx Is ‘Powerless’ Regarding Rock Hall Consideration
Tommy Shaw admits his band Styx is frustratingly helpless when it comes to consideration for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “We’re really powerless over it,” the rocker noted during a recent conversation with Billboard. “We don’t have any influence whatsoever. So to be anticipating it or be disappointed that we’re not in there… I don’t even know who the people are who judge (the Rock Hall), so I can’t really say much about it.”
7 Awful Grilling Habits You Should Stop Before You Ruin Your Next Cookout
Listen, just keep moving right along with your internet research if you want to have the worst party ever at your place thanks to your skills on the grill. If you do want to have the kind of cookout that will have guests thinking of you as the "Grill Guy," keep reading to find out the hard truth about some common grilling myths.
Yes, Big Mac Hats Existed and They Were Spectacular
You won't catch me shopping for hats in thrift stores. Nope, it's not because I have any phobias about cleanliness or wearing second-hand hats. It's just that my head is, well, larger than average. Think "news anchor head." So, when I see something labeled "one size fits all," I can't help but chuckle.
Iggy Pop Revives Stooges Classics at First 2024 Gig: Video, Set List
Iggy Pop dusted off some Stooges classics during his first performance of 2024. The gig took place Saturday, June 8 at the No Values festival in Pomona, California. With a backing band that featured Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Nick Zinner and the Armed’s Uriah Hickney (among others), Pop rocked through material from throughout his legendary career. While the set list included some of Pop’s beloved solo tunes – like “Lust for Life” and “The Passenger” – much of his performance was made up of material from his former group, the Stooges.
Otsego County, New York Company Ranked Among Best to Work For
For the seventh consecutive year, NYCM Insurance has been named one of the 2024 Best Companies to Work for in New York State. The announcement was made by the New York State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management, Best Companies Group, and Rochester Business Journal at an awards ceremony last month.
Def Leppard Offers Snippet of New Song ‘Just Like ’73’
Def Leppard are giving fans a sneak peek at their upcoming single “Just Like ‘73.”. “Light up the fuel. Just Like 73. Hotline Now Open,” declares a message from the band on social media (Def Leppard, it should be noted, didn't form until '76). The post is accompanied by a pair of phone numbers – one for the U.S., another for the U.K. Fans who call the hotline are greeted with a recorded message, followed by a short snippet of “Just Like ‘73.”
VIDEO: Epic New York Animal Rescue in the Middle of Traffic
A stranded animal and a New York hero are both lucky to be alive after a daring operation in the middle of rush hour traffic. The spring season is the beginning of more outdoor activities for everybody, and while mountain coasters and historic castles might beckon New York's human residents, local animals are on the move, too. Unfortunately, one critter recently found themselves in a very dangerous situation.
Major Retail Store Blames Squishmallows for ‘Disappointing’ Sales
How could something so adorable and so squishy create so many problems?. The CEO of a major discount retail chain is pointing fingers at Squishmallows while blaming the plush toys for lower-than-expected profits. When Did Squishmallows Become Popular?. If you've somehow missed Squishmallows seeming being sold in every retail store,...
Sammy Hagar Returns to a Changed Van Halen: 2004 Set List Flashback
The Van Halen that Sammy Hagar left in 1996 wasn't the same as the one he returned to in 2004. On June 11, 2004 Hagar and his former bandmates reunited onstage for the first time in nearly nine years. Since the singer fired or was quit - depending on who you believe - on Father's Day 1996, Van Halen had endured some difficult times.
Styx and Foreigner Announce Tour Companion Live Album
As Styx and Foreigner's Renegades & Juke Box Heroes summer tour gets underway on Tuesday, the bands have announced a new tour companion LP of the same name. The eight-track release contains live versions of some of the groups' best-known songs. The picture disc and limited-edition individually numbered silver vinyl will be available exclusively at tour stops and select retail starting July 12.
Nick Lowe Reveals First New LP in Over a Decade, ‘Indoor Safari’
Nick Lowe has announced his first new album in over a decade, titled Indoor Safari. It will be released on Sept. 13. The 12-track LP features a mixture of new originals, signature deep-cut covers and refitted versions of songs that were originally released as one-off singles. Los Straitjackets serve as Lowe's backing band, which consists of guitarists Eddie Angel and Greg Townson, bassist Pete Curry and drummer Chris Sprague.
Roger Daltrey Kicks Off Solo US Tour: Set List, Video
Roger Daltrey kicked off his solo U.S. tour on Monday night in Glenside, Pennsylvania. The singer performed a mix of Who classics like "Who Are You," "The Kids Are Alright," "Won't Get Fooled Again" and more, plus covers of Leo Sayer, Taj Mahal and Creedence Clearwater Revival. "Won't Get Fooled...
Are Walmart Stores in New York Going Back to Being Open 24/7?
Do you remember those "good old days" when Walmart used to be open 24/7? It was convenient for everyone, particularly for those who had busy schedules. For instance, instead of limiting shopping hours during the day, the 24/7 concept allowed shoppers to visit Walmart whenever they had free time, even if it was the middle of the night.
How Sammy Hagar Outsmarted Van Halen’s Cabo Wabo Shirts Ban
Sammy Hagar got an early sign of how contentious his 2004 reunion with Van Halen would be when he was banned from wearing Cabo Wabo clothing onstage. Hagar and his Van Halen bandmates launched the Cabo Wabo cantina in 1990 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico after the singer fell in love with the town. Years later, with the club in financial and legal distress, Hagar bought out his bandmates' interests. He was not only able to turn around the venue's fortunes but also launched a highly successful tequila brand under the same name. He departed Van Halen in 1996 after a series of escalating creative and career path disagreements.
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