“I Feel Like I Needed To”: Riley Green Hilariously Reveals “Jesus Saves” Was The First Song He Penned After Writing His Steamy #1 Hit, “Worst Way”

“I Feel Like I Needed To”: Riley Green Hilariously Reveals “Jesus Saves” Was The First Song He Penned After Writing His Steamy #1 Hit, “Worst Way”

Needed a little Jesus after writing that one. After years of being one of the most underrated artists in the mainstream, the last two years have been nothing short of a whirlwind for Riley Green. Though you can attribute some of that to Ella Langley, thanks to the success of their monster collaborations, “you look like you love me” and “Don’t Mind If I Do,” the Alabama native has launched himself into superstardom pretty handily on his own. Even ignoring […]

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Cause Ruled “Accidental” In House Fire That Tragically Killed NASCAR Driver Denny Hamlin’s Father, Dennis Hamlin

Cause Ruled “Accidental” In House Fire That Tragically Killed NASCAR Driver Denny Hamlin’s Father, Dennis Hamlin

Hopefully the Hamlin can close this horrific chapter and try to find healing and peace now. On December 29th, 2025, Dennis Hamlin passed away from injuries suffered in a fire at his home in North Carolina. He was the father of NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin, and the house fire also left his mother, Mary Lou, hospitalized, though she has made a full recovery and was with him this past weekend at the Daytona 500: View this post on Instagram It […]

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“I Was Stunned & Saddened”: Richard Petty Recalls Being At Daytona On The Day Of The Tragic Crash That Killed Dale Earnhardt

“I Was Stunned & Saddened”: Richard Petty Recalls Being At Daytona On The Day Of The Tragic Crash That Killed Dale Earnhardt

This week marks the 25th anniversary of the death of the legendary Dale Earnhardt on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. The seven time NASCAR Cup Series champion passed on February 18th, 2001, NASCAR hasn’t been the same since. I think anyone who was a fan back then would pretty much agree with that, though his legacy obviously lives on and he remains a pop culture legend and the GOAT race car driver known around the world. It’s pretty […]

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The Emotional Reaction Ozzy Osbourne Had to Farewell Concert, According to Son

When Ozzy Osbourne died last year at the age of 76, there was a massive outpouring of affection, respect, and gratitude for everything that he gave to his fans and the music world. He was a sensational performer and a phenomenal musician. But as his son, Jack, candidly and bravely revealed when he was a […]

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BONUS TRACKS: Industry News from Wasserman Group, Nashville Taxes, and New Music from Milk Carton Kids, The Deslondes, and Sturgill Simpson’s Johnny Blue Skies

After news broke that talent agency founder Casey Wasserman was included and implicated in the so-called Epstein files, artists began dropping the Wasserman Group as their representation. Roots musicians like Orville Peck and Wednesday, as well as pop stars like Chappell Roan and Laufey, have all left. Since then, Wasserman

Red Lobster CEO Warns More Restaurant Closings Are Coming

Red Lobster (Bloomberg / Getty Images)

The Red Lobster restaurant chain is possibly considering closing more sites as a cost-cutting maneuver, according to its CEO Damola Adamolekun, per The Wall Street Journal, The chain still has not fully regrouped after its bankruptcy two years ago, when it shuttered approximately 130 locations. The situation seems to still be evolving. “There’s a lot […]

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