Darius Rucker Reveals He Might Retire Soon
Darius Rucker has very specific ideas about when — and where — he’ll end his career. Continue reading…
Now & Then: The Rolling Stones’ Foreign Tongues and the reach of Berry Is on Top
The Rolling Stones have spent their career making their influences easy to hear, and Chuck Berry remains one of the clearest. Foreign Tongues connects through its guitar-driven arrangements, Jagger’s character-based singing, and the band’s preference for direct, rhythm-first rock and roll. Chuck Berry’s 1959 album Berry Is on Top offers a useful point of comparison because it contains several songs and techniques that helped shape the Stones from their earliest years.
This Country Star Celebrated His Debut Album Release From a Hospital Bed: “Ya Boy’s in the ER”
The country star revealed that he was in hospital. But, despite that, he still encouraged people to stream and buy his album from his bed!
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Olive Garden Is Bringing Back the Never-Ending Pasta Bowl Promotion for the First Time in Years
Olive Garden lovers, rejoice! You are about to experience the greatest thing you’ve ever seen… Well, at least if you’re quick about it!
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Ella Langley Plays For More Than 40,000 Fans At Canada Festival & It Looked Incredible
She’s a superstar. Last night, Ella Langley headlined Ottawa Bluesfest in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, where she played to what I imagine was the biggest crowd of her Dandelion tour thus far. According to the Ottawa Citixen, over 40,000 people were in attendance for her set at LeBreton Flats Park. Apparently, it was also one of the rare times the festival had sold out before it started, and Ella told the crowd how thankful she was to be there, saying: “I’m so grateful. […]
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Driving Force Behind ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Scream’ Dead at 75 After Brave ALS Battle
The driving force behind hit movies in the ‘Scream’ franchise was tragically diagnosed with ALS three years ago.
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‘Station 19’ Star Arrested on Vandalism Charges
The ‘Station 19’ star was booked on two misdemeanor charges. He played a character on the show for its six-season run.
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Country Star Reveals Retirement Plans: “One More Big Thing”
The country star also said he’d gone a little too hard on performing, spurring his retirement wishes. “What am I doing?” he joked.
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Former NBA Star Sued by Sister for Fraud
Former NBA All-Star Baron Davis is being sued by his sister, who accuses him of fraud after allegedly selling a home without her knowledge.
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Formerly Known As Boy Named Banjo, Breakfield’s Self-Titled Album Makes A Convincing Case For The Band’s New Era
Rebranding is one of the biggest gambles a band can take. Years of name recognition and building an identity are suddenly up for debate, and if the music doesn’t justify the change, fans aren’t likely to let them forget it. After 15 years as Boy Named Banjo, the band formed by childhood friends made the difficult decision about a year ago to change their name to Breakfield. Named after a country road in the town of Sewanee, TN where the […]
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