Yearly Archives: 2026

Mark Consuelos shared some very sad news with the public on Monday, April 6. During Live with Kelly and Mark, the daytime TV program he co-hosts with wife Kelly Ripa, Consuelos said that his father, Saul, passed away two weeks earlier. His cause of death and age were not specified. Per People, Consuelos reminisced during […]

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A harrowing viral video shows a Ferris wheel overloaded with passengers suddenly begin to collapse.  The giant carnival ride began to slowly tip to the side before giving way, trapping many underneath the wreckage. At least 30 people were injured, including 10 critically.  The incident occurred at a fair in Uttar Pradesh, India, on Wednesday, April 1.  […]

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Editor’s Note: Legendary drummer, tireless touring musician, and former Beatle Ringo Starr recently announced a follow up to last year’s country music album, Look Up. Starr once again teamed up with cowriter and producer T Bone Burnett on Long Long Road, as well

Twenty three people have won ‘American Idol.’ How many do you remember? Continue reading…

New details have emerged regarding the death of Todd Meadows of the Deadliest Catch. The reality star was a deckhand on the Discovery Channel reality series.  In newly revealed documents, PEOPLE reports Meadows died from “drowning with probable hypothermia” and “submersion of body in cold water,” according to his death certificate, which was issued on March 6.  […]

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A huge recall of over 3.1 million bottles of eyedrops is underway because of possible contamination. According to NBC4NewYork, “K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [of Pomona, California] voluntarily initiated the recall on March 3. An FDA notice cites ‘lack of assurance of sterility’ as the reason.” The product was distributed to well-known stores such as Rite Aid, […]

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It was ten years ago today—April 6th, 2016—that word came down that one of the greatest singers, songwriters, and entertainers to ever grace the medium of country music, Merle Haggard, had passed away.

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Merle is such a big deal in Johnson’s family, his two daughters each have their own special Merle Haggard song. Continue reading…

Sky Smeed – Live at the Rock House For those who enjoyed the music of the late Steve Goodman or John Prine, Sky Smeed is a refreshing addition to that genre. As soon as “Hanging On” began, his warm voice & singular acoustic guitar were reminiscent of Goodman & Prine. Sky isn’t an imitator either. […]

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Rick Vito – Slidemaster This new set gets off to a rollicking start with “Vegas Jump,” from Grammy-nominated guitarist Rick Vito, in this 12-track all-instrumental endeavor. Yeah, yeah, yeah, there are no vocals, so what? Use your imagination for a change & as a real sonic treat, use headphones, earbuds & close your eyes to […]

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