Why ‘Landman’ Star, Ali Larter, Traded Hollywood For A Peaceful Idaho Oasis

Why ‘Landman’ Star, Ali Larter, Traded Hollywood For A Peaceful Idaho Oasis

Landman star Ali Larter is one of many actors and actresses who have ditched Hollywood to live calmer lifestyles elsewhere in the United States, and the spot that 50-year-old found and fell in love with is Sun Valley, Idaho. As Larter grew tired of the hustle and bustle of living in Los Angeles, she thought more and more about leaving the “City of Stars.” In a way, that’s a shame, because she’s a natural scene stealer. Whether it be one […]

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England’s World Cup Nightmare: How Mexico Fans Ensured A Sleepless Night Before The Big Match

England’s World Cup Nightmare: How Mexico Fans Ensured A Sleepless Night Before The Big Match

World Cup fans are doing anything and everything they can do to give their favorite teams an advantage… and Mexico fans took that to a whole other level last night. While America celebrated its 250th birthday with 4th of July festivities, Mexico fans were also shooting off fireworks, but for a different reason. In the name of whatever the opposite of sportsmanship is, fans of the Mexico World Cup team found out where England’s team was staying near Mexico City […]

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Music Reviews: Sad Daddy ‘Ozark Shine’ plus Two Vintage Soul Albums

Sad DaddyMusic Reviews: Sad Daddy Ozark Shine plus Two Vintage Soul Albums This writer pays attention anytime the ultra-talented Melissa Carper’s name shows up, and it shows up often these days. The singer, songwriter, and upright bass player has been adding to her discography at a steady rate. She has also been recording with Kelly Willis […]

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Now & Then: American Aquarium’s New Ways to Lose and the reach of Tennessee

American Aquarium’s New Ways to Lose puts BJ Barham back in familiar territory, but with a wider lens. The songs still come from bars, back roads, family memory, and bad decisions, yet the focus has shifted from private wreckage to the social pressures around it. For a useful older reference point, Lucero’s Tennessee makes sense. Released in 2002, it helped define a Southern alt-country lane where punk urgency, country phrasing, and bar-band durability could sit in the same set without apology.