“Aquaman” star Jason Momoa recently revisited a terrifying moment from his past: a life-threatening surf accident off the coast of Maui’s infamous “Jaws” wave break. Reflecting on the ordeal during an episode of the SmartLess podcast, Momoa revealed how a snapped surf leash left him stranded amid towering 10-foot swells, battling exhaustion and sinking into […]
Jason Momoa, estrella de “Aquaman”, revivió recientemente un momento aterrador de su pasado: un accidente de surf que puso en peligro su vida en la infame rompiente de “Tiburón” en Maui. Reflexionando sobre la terrible experiencia durante un episodio del podcast SmartLess, Momoa reveló cómo una correa de surf rota lo dejó varado en medio […]
Hip‑hop legend LL Cool J is returning to the VMAs stage—this time as the solo host for the 2025 ceremony. Set for September 7 at New York’s UBS Arena, he’ll lead an evening broadcast live for the first time on CBS, alongside MTV and Paramount+ simulcasts. This marks his most prominent hosting role since co‑hosting the […]
This year’s MTV Video Music Awards are revving up to be a landmark night. Lady Gaga leads the pack with 12 nominations, reclaiming the spotlight after Taylor Swift’s prior dominance. Gill-covered favorites Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar also shine, earning 11 and 10 nods, respectively. The VMAs introduced two exciting new categories in 2025—Best Pop […]
Legendary Talks Heads frontman David Byrne is back with a flourish—announcing his first solo album in seven years, Who Is the Sky?, set to drop on September 5 via Matador Records. Alongside the release comes a sweeping world tour and an electrifying new single. Teasing the album’s creative edge, Byrne shared the third single, “The Avant Garde,” offering […]
Iconic rock band Foreigner is set to electrify Cedar Rapids this August with a special stop on their farewell tour at McGrath Amphitheatre. Despite announcing “The Historic Farewell Tour” in 2022, the group continues to tour with surprising energy—and a new frontman—honoring their legendary catalog. On Monday, August 11, Foreigner will perform at 7:30 PM, […]
Cardi B is setting the stage for her sophomore album Am I the Drama? with a bold new single, Imaginary Players, and she’s dropped a telling hint: the legendary Jay‑Z gave it his stamp of approval. During a recent X Spaces livestream, Cardi referred to gaining the green light from “the one and only,” a […]
Country superstar Morgan Wallen has taken a bold creative detour with his latest release: a heartfelt country reinterpretation of Nothing But Thieves’ 2014 track, Graveyard Whistling, issued as an Amazon Music Original. The rendition ditches the original’s edgy alt-rock vibe in favor of raw acoustics and emotional depth—showcasing Wallen’s ability to faithfully reinterpret and reinvent […]
Pop standout Chappell Roan is stirring up fresh excitement with her latest single, “The Subway,” a track that debuted powerfully at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her highest-charting entry to date. Roan’s new single marks a vivid shift in tone—its dreamy alt-pop and power-pop lean into shoegaze and jangle-pop shades, delivering a […]
In a landmark move, the NBA has unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to an investment consortium led by private equity executive Bill Chisholm, valuing the illustrious franchise at a staggering $6.1 billion—setting a new record for U.S. professional sports team transactions. Chisholm, co-founder of STG Partners and lifelong Celt, will initially acquire a […]