The Best Summer Movies of 2026
All the highlights from a blockbuster season of big movies. Continue reading…
BigXthaPlug Arrested for DUI, Illegal Firearm and More in Texas
The arrest caused him to miss a performance. Continue reading…
Idaho Football Says “No” To AI, Hires Local Artist To Paint Their “Game Week” Announcement
The Idaho Vandals football program is being praised online for doing one very simple thing: Prioritizing actual art over the use of artificial intelligence. We’re now less than a week away from the return of gridiron action. College football gets things kicked off on August 29, and the NFL follows closely behind with the start of their season on September 9. Soon, Saturdays and Sundays will be wasted away by snacks, alcoholic beverages, sports betting, and around-the-clock football. Move over […]
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WATCH: Zach Top & Marcus King Team Up For Cover Of Merle Haggard’s “Swinging Doors”
Two of the best in the business pledging allegiance to the Hag. Zach Top seems to be everywhere these days. Riding the highs of his debut album last year and his highly-successful sophomore effort this year, Ain’t In It For My Health, the Washington native has simply flown through the ranks in country music over the past two years. Of course, this was highlighted on a national scale the past few months when he not only took home Best New […]
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Family Of Raccoons Go On The Offensive After Getting Stuck In Feral Hog Trap With A Florida Panther
What happens when a Florida panther faces off against a family of raccoons in feral hog trap? Thanks to this video out of Florida… we know it probably doesn’t play out exactly how you think it would. Florida panthers are often considered “rare sightings” in the sunshine state. Mature panthers typically can be over six feet long and stand over two feet tall. They usually weigh anywhere between 70 and 150 pounds, depending on the panther’s gender. And Florida’s famous […]
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Rock Legend’s Sister Dies After “Life-Threatening” Medical Crisis
Cliff Burton’s sister, Connie, has died after facing a medical crisis, with the Metallica legend’s family announcing the heartbreaking news.
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Stella Lefty Explains How Noah Kahan Got Credited As A Co-Writer On Her Song “Boston”
How did Noah Kahan end up as a co-writer on one of the biggest songs of the summer? Stella Lefty, who just released her debut album Long Way Home this past Friday, has had a meteoric rise over the past few months, after the viral success of her debut single “Boston.” The 24-year-old, whose real name is Stella Lefkofsky, began teasing the song on TikTok back in February before officially releasing it in March, and since then “Boston” has rocketed to […]
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A List Of Country Music Festivals That Have Been Canceled Or Paused In Recent Years
The music festival scene has gotten ugly in years past, and as you’ll see in the list below, 10 separate events have called off their plans – or postponed – in 2026 and beyond. Festival pauses and cancellations have become commonplace in the past couple of years. Many festivals that fans would have never thought would shutter have all made the tough decision to waive the white flag in the past year or so, with most citing “softer than expected […]
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Helpless Moose Calf Nearly Becomes Grizzly Food… Until Mama Comes To The Rescue
Mama don’t play. Unfortunately for animals like deer, elk, moose, and pretty much any other living creature in their diet, bears like an easy hunt. And that generally means bad news for the calves and fawns. Smaller, slower, not much of a fight, calves and fawns are ideal targets for hungry bears and if you spend any time on the internet, you’ve undoubtedly seen a poor elk calf get mauled by a ruthless grizzly bear. It’s just the circle of […]
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47-Year-Old Pastor Joins College Football Team
Across all industries, it’s never too late to pursue your dreams. Steve Carell and Samuel L. Jackson didn’t earn breakthrough roles until their 40s, Bill Withers worked at a factory until he released “Ain’t No Sunshine” at age 32, and Henry Ford founded Ford Motor Company at age 40. Additionally, several nonagenarians have set Guinness […]
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