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5/21/2013

Oklahoma Tornado Disaster: How You Can Help

The need for help in the heartland is great.  Several organizations are already on the ground in Moore, Oklahoma, and surrounding communities, where the devastation is immense.  Here's how you can help:   RED CROSS The Red Cross of Oklahoma. You can help them by donating to the Red Cross online or, make a $10 donation by texting REDCROSS to 90999.   SALVATION ARMY The Salvation Army is in multiple locations throughout Oklahoma providing food, ... Read more here.
5/6/2013

Metallica Does National Anthem at Baseball Game

The San Francisco Giants recently had a Metallica theme night, and the guys came to play! Singer James Hetfield and guitar player Kirk Hammett played an instrumental version of The Star Spangled Banner on two Giants-themed guitars.  Afterward, they autographed the guitars, which were auctioned-off for charity, raising more than $15,000 for the Giants' Community Fund and the Bill Graham Memorial Foundation. Since he didn't play the anthem, drummer Lars Ulrich got to throw-out the ... Read more here.
4/29/2013

A Beastie Boys Memoir Coming in 2015

According to The Associated Press, the surviving Beastie Boys have signed a deal with Random House Inc. imprint Spiegel & Grau for an "illustrated oral history."  The book, currently untitled, is scheduled for a fall 2015 release.  The publisher says the memoir will follow the group from its high school roots in New York City through their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction last year. Spiegel & Grau says "world-famous writers and cultural figures" ... Read more here.
4/16/2013

Boston Marathon Bombings: Celebrities React

Here's the reaction from a wide variety of celebrities to the Boston Marathon Bombings: Boston native Ben Affleck:  Such a senseless and tragic day.  My family and I send our love to our beloved and resilient Boston. Suze Orman:  You never know what life holds.  Boston is just another example of that.  Take nothing for granted.  My heartfelt love goes out to Boston. Danica Patrick:  The Boston marathon bombing makes you rethink ordinary events.  Scary ... Read more here.
4/15/2013

Boston Marathon Bombings: Red Cross Website

In light of the explosions near the finish line of The Boston Marathon, the Red Cross has established a website to help individuals locate their loved ones. Click here for this Red Cross Website NOTE: the site is under construction, and may likely have heavy traffic to it - please be patient if it doesn't load quickly. Click here for the Google Person Finder If you have loved ones in Boston, please consider TEXTING them, to ... Read more here.
4/9/2013

Got $20? See Kid Rock!

Tired of shelling-out big bucks to see big concerts? Kid Rock to the rescue!  All tickets to his summer concert tour will cost...get this...just $20! In addition to the deal he worked-out with Live Nation to reduce the ticket prices, his people are working to lower prices on things like beer, parking, & merchandise for every show, too. So...who's taking the loss?  Kid Rock himself.  He says, "We're all fortunate to make as much money ... Read more here.
4/3/2013

Major Hyundai & Kia Recall Info

Do you drive a Hyundai or a Kia? Hyundai and Kia have announced a massive recall of 1.9 million vehicles to repair problems with air bags and brake light switches. The recall impacts the following vehicles: HYUNDAI 2007-2009 Accent & Tucson 2007-2011 Santa Fe 2007-2013 Elantra 2008-2009 Veracruz 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe 2011 Sonata KIA 2007 Sedona 2007-2010 Rondo & Sportage 2007-2011 Sorento 2010-2011 Soul 2011 Optima Click here for more information, courtesy of USA Today. ... Read more here.
4/2/2013

The Killers, Mumford & Sons, to Headline Lollapalooza

This year's Lollapalooza festival takes place over the August 2nd weekend, and the full line-up has been announced. The Killers, Mumford & Sons, and The Cure will headline the festival. Among the over 130 other acts on the bill: Nine Inch Nails, Queens Of The Stone Age, Phoenix, The Lumineers, Vampire Weekend, and New Order. For Nine Inch Nails, who played at the first Lollapalooza in 1991, it's their first time back since 2008.  The ... Read more here.
3/20/2013

Watch Nine Inch Nails Tour Documentary

Rolling Stone's Jon Blistein reports that Trent Reznor has posted a rare, 75-minute Nine Inch Nails documentary covering their "Self Destruct" tour (1994-1996), including concert and behind-the-scenes footage, on the band's Tumblr page. Before you click the link, note that even Reznor points-out that some of the content is 'not safe for work.' The documentary also features appearance by David Bowie and Marilyn Manson. Click here to watch!   Source: Rolling Stone Read more here.
3/19/2013

15 Things Turning 30 This Year

If this list makes you feel 'old,' well...we apologize. Here are 15 things that, believe it or not, turn 30 years old this year: McDonalds' Chicken McNuggets Microsoft Word The Swatch watch Plinko on "The Price Is Right" The American Minivan (The Dodge Caravan debuted in 1983) The StairMaster The camcorder The Disney Channel The "A-Team" "Reading Rainbow" The debut album from 'Weird' Al Yankovic The debut album from REM "A ... Read more here.
2/4/2013

NEW Red Hot Chili Peppers Song!

The Shark's got our fins on the new Red Hot Chili Peppers video for "In Love Dying." Enjoy all 8 minutes of it...and if you'd like to buy it on vinyl, click here.   Read more here.
2/1/2013

Eating Chicken Wings...Correctly!

Who knew...after all these years, you've been eating chicken wings WRONG! Just in time for the Big Game, it's Chef John from Foodwishes.com to the rescue!   Read more here.
1/22/2013

Guns 'N Roses Video From Upcoming Movie

We got our hands on an 8-minute clip from Guns 'N Roses' upcoming 3-D concert movie, "Appetite for Democracy."  In it, they perform "Paradise City" during their November residency at the Hard Rock Las Vegas. The movie doesn't have a release date yet, so...enjoy!   Read more here.
1/11/2013

New Alice in Chains Video

ALICE IN CHAINS has released the official video for their new single, "Hollow." Click here to watch! Read more here.
1/7/2013

Slash--Tell Us What You REALLY Think of Scott Weiland

Slash has blasted Scott Weiland for claiming in various interviews that he was going to be rejoining VELVET REVOLVER, saying, "None of us have a clue what he's talking about… We're not buying it."Weiland recently said that he thought it was "the perfect time for VELVET REVOLVER to get back together," telling Rolling Stonemagazine, "I am completely open to it, and I know there are other guys in the band that are ... Read more here.