The snow and ice of winter are here. Even those of us who are winter driving “experts” need a brush-up on the science of driving in the snow and driving on the ice. Knowing what happens when we hit the brakes and how to keep tires gripping the road can save you from towing and car […]
The holidays dish up a triple whammy of wintry weather, irresistible foods and stress, which can cause even the strongest-willed person to reach for another festive goodie (or three). Here are six great tips from the Mayo Clinic to help you maintain your healthy habits throughout the entire holiday season. 1. Embrace eating in. Try […]
December is a tough month to focus on home maintenance. There’s so much holiday cheer to hang up and drink down that doing routine chores seems like a wet blanket over the Christmas / Hanukkah / Kwanzaa / Festivus spirit. But you can give yourself an early holiday present by doing just a few maintenance […]
1956 – The Leonard Bernstein musical “Candide” opened on Broadway. The work was based on the book by Voltaire. 1957 – Three rock and roll acts made their debut on the Ed Sullivan Show: Buddy Holly & the Crickets (“That’ll Be the Day” and “Peggy Sue”), Sam Cooke (“You Send Me”), and the Rays. 1958 […]
Sometimes, getting name‑dropped by a rap legend isn’t a diss — it’s a nod. That’s how Lil Yachty sees it. In a recent candid interview on “Tea Time With Raven & Miranda,” the Atlanta rapper opened up about his reaction to being called out on Eminem’s 2018 track “The Ringer.” Rather than feeling slighted, Yachty […]
The Grand Ole Opry’s 100‑year milestone was celebrated with a show that felt like a homecoming for country music. Legendary names like Vince Gill, Bill Anderson, Pam Tillis and Jamey Johnson shared the stage — a roll call of country’s enduring voices. That the Opry still draws its storied roster together after a century is […]
At 77 years old, Robert Plant remains one of rock’s most resilient and expressive voices — and he’s still discovering fresh ways to push his artistry further. In a recent interview, Plant revealed that early on, watching Janis Joplin helped him learn techniques to “help my voice,” a surprising diplomatic nod to a fellow heavy‑hitter […]
A group of former members of the British extreme‑metal band Cradle of Filth have filed a lawsuit against frontman Dani Filth and the band’s associated management companies, alleging serious misconduct including unpaid royalties, unauthorized use of likenesses, and defamation. The plaintiffs — including ex‑guitarist Marek “Ashok” Šmerda, ex‑keyboardist Zoe Marie Federoff, former guitarists Paul Allender and […]
Ariana Grande is using her platform to urge people to rethink a pervasive habit: commenting on others’ bodies. On November 29 she shared a set of clips via her Instagram Stories under the heading “Friendly Reminder,” drawing from a 2024 interview in which she reflected on decades of unsolicited remarks about her appearance. Grande described feeling […]
NFL fans expecting fireworks in Week 13 were instead left fuming, scratching their heads, or in some cases, switching the channel. A slate of games that promised high-stakes drama and playoff implications instead delivered a mixed bag of upsets, lopsided blowouts, and matchups that fell flat. The loudest buzz came not from the field but […]