1957 – “At the Hop” was released by Danny & the Juniors. 1964 – The Supremes’ “Where Did Our Love Go” was released. It became their first song to get to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart. 1965 – The Kinks arrived in New York City to start their first U.S. […]
Alaska Has Issued its First Heat Advisory EVER
Alaska just issued its first-ever heat advisory for Sunday, June 15. Temperatures in central Alaska were expected to reach 86 degrees Fahrenheit (that’s 30 Celsius) through the weekend and into the week of June 16. As CNET reports, it’s not as if Alaska never gets hot in the summer. However, as Jason Laney, a warning […]
Meta Files Lawsuit Against Makers of App that uses AI “Nudify” Technology
On June 12, Meta announced that it’s suing an app maker that uses artificial intelligence to simulate nude images of real people who appear clothed in pictures. As CBS News reports, Meta said it filed a lawsuit in Hong Kong against Joy Timeline HK Limited, the entity behind app CrushAI, to prevent it from advertising […]
Loren Ruch, longtime Head of Content at HGTV, Dies after long Cancer Battle at age 55
The HGTV family is mourning one of their most beloved members. As E! Online reports, Loren Ruch, who served as the network’s head of content as well as co-hosted the 2021 series HGTV’s House Party alongside Brian Balthazar, died at age 55, according to an internal memo from Warner Bros. Television Group chairman Channing Dungey. “It is with incredible sadness that I […]
Salmonella Recalls are Everywhere. What is it, and What is the Risk to You?
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can make people very sick. You can’t see it, smell it, or even taste it. But if it gets into your body, it can cause an illness called salmonellosis, which is a serious and sometimes deadly infection. The latest round of salmonella-linked recalls began in May with whole […]
L’Oréal Launches Global Campaign for World Refill Day on June 16
L’Oréal is launching its first-ever cross-divisional campaign in honor of World Refill Day on June 16. Timed to coincide with World Refill Day, on the 16th of June, the campaign is designed to encourage consumers to embrace refills as the latest beauty ritual and contribute to a more sustainable future. It brings together some of the Group’s most iconic brands […]
Kendrick Lamar Brings the Smoke to Drake’s Backyard with Fiery Toronto Performance
Kendrick Lamar lit up Toronto with a bold statement Thursday night (June 12) as his Grand National Tour made its highly anticipated stop in Drake’s hometown. Fans packed the venue for night one of the two-date run, curious whether Lamar would tiptoe around the ongoing feud — instead, he leaned in hard. Opening with Euphoria […]
Lauren Alaina Welcomes Daughter Beni Doll: A Bittersweet Gift from Heaven
Country star Lauren Alaina is officially a mom! The 30-year-old singer and her husband Cam Arnold welcomed their daughter, Beni Doll Arnold, on June 11 at 8:44 a.m. Weighing 7 lbs., 13 oz. and measuring 19 inches, baby Beni arrived just in time to give Father’s Day a new meaning for the family. In a […]
Oasis Reawakens: Bono Cheers the Return of Britpop’s Loudest Brothers
Sixteen years after their last explosive gig—and even more explosive feud—Oasis is storming back into the spotlight, and even Bono is counting down the days. In a new interview with Zane Lowe, the U2 frontman gushed over the Gallagher brothers’ long-awaited reunion, describing their sound as “swaggering” and “filthy” in all the right ways. “They […]
Jonas Brothers Scale Back Stadium Shows Ahead of 20th Anniversary Tour Launch
The Jonas Brothers’ “Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour” is getting a dose of reality in six major cities. The trio announced Friday that several highly anticipated stadium shows have been canceled and replaced with smaller venue performances on the same dates. Fans in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Detroit, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and the Chicago area were […]