Donald Newhouse, Condé Nast Heir, Dead at 96
Donald Newhouse, a key figure in the Condé Nast empire, has died at 96 after decades in the media industry. Continue reading…
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10 Severely Underrated Kip Moore Deep Cuts That Prove He’s One Of The Best In The Business
One of the most underrated artists of the past decade. Like many artists out there today, Kip Moore is one of those names that simply has never gotten the attention he deserves. Despite having a #1 right out of the gate with his debut single “Something ‘Bout a Truck” back in 2012, the Georgia native has routinely fallen into the “severely underrated” category throughout most of his career. And yet, it’s never really mattered. He’s carved his own path, earned […]
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“Scared Of The Weeds”: Dad Asks His Kid To Dive To The Bottom Of The Lake and Retrieve His Tangled Up Bass
One of the joys of parenthood? Having your kiddo dive to the bottom of the lake for you to get your bass unstuck. Fishing is an activity that all ages can enjoy. The hobby is often passed down from generation to generation, and it looks like fishing is very much a staple of the Weston family. The three kids – River, Rocky and Rone – live out west (looks like in Utah), and they get into all kinds of stuff […]
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“He Wanted People To Recognize His Greatness” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Doesn’t Think Kyle Busch Ever Wanted To Be NASCAR’s #1 Villain
He might not have wanted to be the villain, but he was dang good at it… and it was great for the fans. On Thursday, May 21st, NASCAR great Kyle Busch tragically passed away at the age of 41-years-old. He was one of the icons of the sport, and one of the greatest racers to ever get behind the wheel. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion was a prolific winner. At the time the time of his death, Busch is the all-time winningest […]
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