One of North America’s most iconic metal festivals is making a triumphant return later this year. It has been officially confirmed that Mayhem Festival is back with a stellar, metalcore-heavy lineup. Headlining the first Mayhem event in nine years, set to take place at the Glen Helen Amphitheater in San Bernardino, California, on October 12, […]
Marc Jacobs Does Not Work In, Use or Sell Fur
Anti-fur protesters have demonstrated with signs, noisemakers and fake blood outside the homes of Marc Jacobs employees in an effort to make the designer renounce the use of fur in his collections; there have reportedly been six arrests related to the protest in the last week. Now the 61-year-old fashion designer is fighting back against the “bullies.” […]
6 New Features coming to iOS18 for your iPhone
While new AI features will steal the show at WWDC next week, Apple apparently has a number of other changes planned for iOS 18. This includes new home screen customization options, design changes, and more. Below is 9to5Mac’s roundup of some of the non-AI features rumored for iOS 18 this year. Place icons anywhere on the home […]
Taylor Swift Kicks Off Pride Month in France with Electrifying Eras Tour Show
Taylor Swift is bringing Pride Month celebrations to France as she continues the European leg of her Eras Tour. On Sunday, June 2, the “Tortured Poets Department” singer performed at Groupama Stadium in Lyon, marking her first show of the month and honoring the LGBTQ+ community. “Happy Pride Month, Lyon,” Swift, 34, announced to the […]
NOAA issues Highest-ever Early Forecast for the coming Hurricane Season
Here we are, dealing with one of the worst tornado seasons in modern memory, and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasters have just released the highest hurricane season forecast they have ever released in May. “The forecast for named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes is the highest NOAA has ever issued for the […]
Now is the time to Prime Your Pool
Ah, June. School’s out, the days are long, and the weather’s getting toasty. We get it—your vacation is beckoning. But before you slather yourself with SPF 75 and reach for a margarita, do yourself a favor and tackle a few maintenance projects. A little pain now means a big gain later—you’ll ensure your home runs smoothly through the dog […]
This Day in Music History – June 5th
1942 – Sammy Kaye and his orchestra recorded “I Left My Heart at the Stage Door Canteen.” 1956 – Elvis Presley made his second appearance on Milton Berle’s “Texaco Star Theatre”. 1956 – Gene Vincent’s “Be-Bop-A-Lula” was released. 1959 – Bob Zimmerman graduated from high school in Hibbing, MN. He later changed his name to […]
Billy Corgan Defends Taylor Swift’s Lengthy Album: “More Music is a Gift”
Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, clocks in at an ambitious two hours, and for Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, it’s a smashing success. In a recent interview with the Irish Times, Corgan praised Swift’s decision to include 31 songs on her new project, calling her “one of the most gifted pop artists […]
Steven Van Zandt Predicts Grim Future for Classic Rock in an Evolving Music Industry
Steven Van Zandt, the E Street Band guitarist, recently shared a bleak outlook on the future of classic rock during an appearance on Club Random with Bill Maher. Van Zandt examined how changes in music consumption have significantly impacted the industry and expressed concern for the longevity of classic rock. “Right now, because the record […]
Alan Jackson Announces Farewell Tour Amid Neurological Battle: “Last Call: One More for the Road”
Country music legend Alan Jackson has announced his farewell tour, titled “Last Call: One More for the Road,” promising fans the best performances despite his ongoing battle with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. The Grammy-winning musician, who went public with his diagnosis in 2021, is determined to give his all on stage. “There’s no cure for it, […]