1959 – “Your Hit Parade” aired for the last time. The show had been on since 1935. 1961 – Bob Dylan earned a $50 session fee for playing harmonica on Harry Belafonte’s “Midnight Special.” It was his recording debut. 1968 – Apple Records refused to sign David Bowie. 1977 – Talking Heads began its first […]
State of Emergency Declared as New Jersey’s “Jones Road” Wildfire Explodes to over 13,000 Acres
A wildfire in New Jersey exploded to 13,250 acres after igniting Tuesday in Ocean County and threatening more than 1,000 structures, shutting down a major highway and causing thousands of people to flee the flames. Shawn LaTourette, New Jersey’s commissioner of Environmental Protection, said fire officials expect the blaze to grow and that it could turn out […]
Instagram Officially Launches their “Edits” Video-Editing App
Edits is now available on the App Store and Google Play, offering “an app that truly meets the needs of short-form video creation,” Meta says. Like Threads, you’ll sign in with your Instagram account. As PCMag reports, while Edits rival CapCut from ByteDance returned to app stores in February alongside TikTok, it still faces an uncertain future in the US. TikTok is […]
A Harvard Study Says You Can Live a lot Longer by Swapping Plant Oils for Butter
Living forever may not be on the table for humanity just yet, but there are several things you can do to increase your chances of living into old age. And they are quite simple, too. In March, researchers from Mass General Brigham, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and the Broad Institute released the […]
SZA Launches her own “Not Beauty” brand with first Lip Shades to Debut on her Grand National Tour
Seems SZA had a secret on her lips during her recent Super Bowl performance with Kendrick Lamar. Dressed in a black-cherry outfit (with matching curls to boot), her glassy nude lips provided a hint that something bigger was forthcoming. And now, as Vogue reports, the singer is ready to spill: SZA is launching a curated beauty brand […]
Where Do You Stand on the New Pringles Miller Lite Mashup Flavors?
Pringles is coming out with limited-edition chips that pair together the popular summer flavors of chips and beer, but without having to throw a backyard bar-be-cue. As Parade reports, the brand teamed up with brewing company Miller Lite for the third time to create two new flavors of its stackable potato chips “inspired by beer-infused backyard barbecue […]
Kendrick Lamar Leads the Pack as the AMAs Return
The American Music Awards are making a grand return—and Kendrick Lamar is leading the charge. With 10 nominations including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for GNX, Lamar stands to make history if he sweeps his categories, potentially tying icons like Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the most wins in a […]
Morgan Wallen Keeps It Real with Post Malone Collab: “I Ain’t Coming Back”
Morgan Wallen is digging deep—and doubling down on honesty—with his latest single, “I Ain’t Coming Back,” a raw, lyrical collaboration born from Post Malone’s foray into country. Originally penned during Malone’s sessions for his F-1 Trillion album, Wallen was quick to claim the track when it didn’t make Malone’s final cut. In a recent Spotify […]
Lorde’s Guerilla Groove: NYC Pop-Up Show Stuns Fans Despite Police Shutdown
Lorde turned chaos into connection this week when her surprise pop-up in New York City’s Washington Square Park was disrupted by police—only for the night to transform into an unforgettable underground moment. The Grammy-winning artist had teased the event just hours earlier on her Instagram story, inviting fans to gather at 7 p.m. on April […]
From Sketch to Symbol: Joey Jordison’s Original Slipknot Logo Resurfaces
A piece of heavy metal history has reemerged, as a hand-drawn version of Slipknot’s original logo by late drummer Joey Jordison has surfaced online. The image, shared via a tribute Instagram account dedicated to Jordison’s legacy, reveals the raw beginnings of what would become an iconic emblem in metal culture. The post showcases a folded […]