Fox Corporation has agreed to purchase streaming platform Roku in a deal worth $22 billion. As PCMag reports, the move is expected to strengthen Fox’s presence in the streaming space. It combines Fox’s TV networks and Tubi service with Roku’s streaming devices and software. “Together, Fox and Roku will create a scaled next-generation media and technology company positioned at […]
El Niño has formed in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to intensify in the coming months, meteorologists say. As Yahoo News reports, last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officially confirmed the arrival of El Niño, a prolonged period of warming sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific, which affects weather patterns […]
Your mother was right when she told you to “eat your veggies!” June is National Fruits and Veggies Month, June 16 is Fresh Veggies Day, and June 17 is Eat All Your Veggies Day/Eat Your Vegetables Day, but these foodie holidays celebrating fruits and veggies are just one of the many reasons you should. Vegetables […]
June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, and is intended to raise public awareness about issues related to PTSD, reduce the stigma associated with PTSD, and help ensure that those suffering from the invisible wounds of war receive proper treatment. What is PTSD? There are currently about 12 million people in the United […]
National Pet Preparedness Month, observed every June, is an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of including pets in emergency planning and disaster preparedness. Established in 2003 through the government-sponsored program “Ready,” it encourages pet owners to create emergency plans, assemble pet emergency kits, and ensure their pets’ safety during events such […]
Some songs become hits. Others become part of popular culture. Few examples illustrate that better than Kenny Rogers’ recording of The Gambler. Long before the song became synonymous with Rogers, songwriter Don Schlitz was simply trying to get anyone in Nashville interested in recording it. The story-driven track, built around life lessons delivered during a […]
PinkPantheress may have built her reputation on short, infectious songs and understated confidence, but her latest appearance on Hot Ones revealed a more reflective side of the artist. While tackling the show’s notoriously spicy wing lineup, the British singer and producer opened up about her journey from internet newcomer to global music star. One of […]
One of the most influential figures in rock music has received one of Britain’s highest civilian honours. Tony Iommi, the pioneering guitarist whose work helped define the sound of heavy metal, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours. The recognition celebrates not only his decades of musical achievement but also his commitment […]
A new generation of artists helped celebrate one of music’s most accomplished songwriters as Sombr delivered a heartfelt tribute to Taylor Swift during the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York. The emerging singer-songwriter performed stripped-down versions of Swift’s fan-favorite tracks “Cardigan” and “Dear John,” bringing a fresh perspective to songs that […]
Godsmack has turned to one of the most accomplished drummers in modern rock and metal as the band continues its latest tour. Mike Mangini has officially joined the group’s live lineup following the departure of Wade Murff. The addition places a highly respected musician behind the drum kit at a time when Godsmack is reshaping […]