Yearly Archives: 2026

Believe it or not… Taylor Sheridan is happy with bad reviews. The more I read about TV and movie creators, the less I think they care about critics. That’s especially the case for Taylor Sheridan. Sure, people that slap their names on things want people to like their stuff… but more importantly, they just want eyes on it. Viewers are just as likely to tune into something that’s reviewed horrifically as they are productions that are being raved about. It’s […]

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The late Tammy Wynette was assuredly one of country music’s greatest stars. She left us at the far-too-young age of 55 from a blood clot on April 6, 1998. However, the remarkable body of work Wynette gifted us is eternally vital. Songs like “Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad” and “D-I-V-O-R-C-E” made her iconic. But […]

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Homeowners in Omaha, Nebraska, were hit with a bill to repair a public sidewalk located behind their home.  According to the New York Post, one resident was charged nearly $1,700 for repairs. The residents argue they didn’t cause the damage to the walkway and are frustrated because the sidewalk isn’t even in front of their properties, questioning why […]

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An all-time great Dale Earnhardt Jr. rant. Over the weekend, two NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series drivers had a heated moment at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday when Jesse Love confronted Rajah Caruth after a series of aggressive on-track incidents. The pair swapped bumpers in the final laps, causing both to lose positions, leading to an animated discussion in the garage… it eventually ended with a handshake, but still, Jesse was NOT happy, even though he is known for being a very […]

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Not only are music fans discovering new artists on TikTok… artists are finding out about other artists through the social media app. TikTok’s massive influence on the music industry is something not a whole lot of people could have predicted. For years, new music was brought to the attention of listeners through the radio. But as technology progressed, so has the means of music discovery. Now, the younger audience finds their favorites through social media clips… mainly on TikTok. Love […]

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Don’t you wish your hunting dog could do this? Of all the hunting dogs out there, the Labrador Retriever is often considered the best all-around hunting breed. They’re obedience and temperament are perfect for tracking and retrieving (I mean… they are literally called retrievers), and the friendly nature of labs have only helped for the breed to rise in popularity over the years. And when you see a video of a black lab doing something like this one below, it’s […]

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LOS LOBOS It doesn’t get much better than Los Lobos. Seriously. They’ve shared more than 50 years of great music and performances with the world, and they ain’t done yet. Their introduction at the NPR day stage spoke volumes: “Whoever your favorite band is, their favorite band is Los Lobos.” They were even brought back […]

Joseph Baena, the son of global megastar Arnold Schwarzenegger, recently won his first bodybuilding competition.

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Pat Sajak officially retired from Wheel of Fortune last year.  “It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade,” the host said during his final episode. “And I’ve always felt that the privilege came with a responsibility to keep this daily half hour a safe place for […]

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Being famous and recognizable can be tricky these days. Just ask Lindsey Buckingham. The former guitarist, singer, and songwriter for legendary band Fleetwood Mac just had a nasty encounter with someone in Santa Monica. Per NBC4Los Angeles, Buckingham allegedly entered a building in Santa Monica for an appointment. At that moment, per the outlet, “[T]he […]

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