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Bama in the NFL: Week Two Outlook
Week two is here, no more waiting around for football, each week is going faster; so let's enjoy the games we have. Here are the main matchups to watch for Bama football alumni this week. Dolphins vs. Bills (Thursday 7:15):. Tua Tagovailoa (Dolphins) - A huge divisional game, the first...
University of Alabama Athletes of the Week: Olaus Alinen, Jeremiah Beaman, and Austin Mack
The University of Alabama proudly recognizes three exceptional athletes as the Athletes of the Week: Olaus Alinen, Jeremiah Beaman, and Austin Mack. Their outstanding performances on the field have earned them this honor and highlighted their importance to the Crimson Tide’s success. Olaus Alinen: Anchoring the Offensive Line. Olaus...
Five Historically Accurate Metal Songs About WWI, Chosen by Kanonenfieber
Here are five historically accurate metal songs about World War I, chosen by Noise, the visionary behind WWI-themed melodic black/death metal band Kanonenfieber. The band's name translates from German to "cannon fever," an appropriate name for a band whose themes are based in a war notoriously fought in the trenches on open battlefields.
Help: Alabama Mom Looking For A Good Samaritan, Lets Find Him
Let's put the internet to good use and help this mom properly thank this man. (Listen below to Olivia and Briggs, tell us all about it) This young man is working hard for what he wants, but things like this will keep him dreaming big. You never know what could...
Britney Spears Reacts to Sabrina Carpenter’s VMAs Performance: ‘I Forget I’m Famous Sometimes’
Britney Spears may have taken a step back from the limelight, but that has not stopped her from tuning into the pop culture zeitgeist. Taking to her Instagram on Sept. 12, the "Hold It Against Me" songstress shared her thoughts on Sabrina Carpenter's viral MTV Video Music Awards performance from the night before.
Rockers at the 2024 MTV VMAs – Photos
Below are some photos of rockers at the 2024 MTV VMAs, which was held last night (Sept. 11) in Long Island, New York. There wasn't a large rock presence at the VMAs, which is nothing new at this point. However, a couple of rockers made an appearance, including Lenny Kravitz, Insane Clown Posse, members of Maneskin and a couple of others.
Music and Spoken Word Lineups for Kentuck Festival Announced
The Kentuck Festival of The Arts is coming to Tuscaloosa's newly remodeled Snow Hinton Park October 19-20, 2024. The Kentuck Arts Center recently released its loaded lineup of performers filled with music and spoken word artists. The Brother Ben Music Stage and the Kathryn Tucker Windham Spoken Word Stage will serve as the setting for all of the live-action at this year's Kentuck Festival of the Arts.
Tuscaloosa Police Identify Woman Fatally Hit by Semitruck on I-359 Wednesday
Police in Tuscaloosa have identified a 30-year-old woman who was fatally struck by an 18-wheeler on I-359 Wednesday morning. Stephanie Taylor, a spokesperson for the Tuscaloosa Police Department, said officers responded to the deadly accident around 5:20 a.m. Wednesday. She said investigators believe the victim, Kiana Marie Armstrong, was involved...
The Most (and Least) Played Song Live Off Every Linkin Park Album
Here is the most and least played song live off ever Linkin Park album. The band pulled out some rarities during their first live show besides their recent fan-exclusive event with new singer Emily Armstrong. But just how often have some of these songs been played during Linkin Park shows? With the help of Setlist.fm, we tracked down the most and least played track off every one of the band's studio albums.
Warped Tour Coming Back for 30th Anniversary in 2025?
Is Warped Tour really making a comeback in 2025 to celebrate its 30th anniversary?. That's the news being reported exclusively by Rock Feed. It's been said that the historic, long-running festival tour that ended in 2019 is coming back "according to multiple sources." While those sources are not named, the additional information they appear to have provided concerns what Rock Feed describes as a "series of festivals" set for next year.
Was Mike Shinoda’s Speech at Linkin Park Show a Response to Chester Bennington’s Son?
Linkin Park's first show after introducing Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain is in the books and toward the end of the night, Mike Shinoda appeared to address at least one accusation Chester Bennington's son Jaime have levied against the band. Since Emily Armstrong was revealed to be the new vocalist...
West Alabama Thursday Briefing
Good Thursday morning West Alabama! It is September 12, 2024, and weather is getting everyone's attention today. Francine came ashore in Louisiana last night as a category 2 Hurricane with winds of 100mph. But once ashore the topical system began to deteriorate rapidly due to wind shear and dry air infiltrating the southern quadrant of the storm but don't let your guard down, Francine can still pack a punch as it moves northward in Mississippi as a Tropical Depression.
Dave Grohl Denies Baby in Viral Social Media Post Is His Newborn Daughter
A rep on behalf of Dave Grohl has denied that a baby featured in a viral social media post is his newborn daughter. Earlier this week, the Foo Fighters frontman shared a statement on his personal social media accounts that he'd recently fathered a baby that was born outside of his marriage with Jordyn Blum.
The Pac-12 is Reborn
The Pac-12 conference was as dead as a doornail after the powerhouses in that conference fled to bigger, better, and more profitable television deals with the Power Four conferences. USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington fled to the Big 10. Oregon looks to be one of the best teams in college...
Heavy Rainfall is Expected Across Alabama Prompting a Flood Watch
Francine is on the move, and heavy rainfall could occur in our area through Friday. The National Weather Service in Birmingham has prompted a “Flood Watch” due to potential waves of showers and thunderstorms through Friday evening. “Two to four inches of rain is expected across the watch...
Linkin Park’s 27-Song Tour Kickoff Includes Rarities + Two Live Debuts
After debuting new singer Emily Armstrong at a fan-exclusive show that was livestreamed last week, Linkin Park played The Kia Forum in Los Angeles and delivered a 27-song set marked by rarities and live debuts. Before this month, Linkin Park hadn't played a show since 2017, the last being a...
Francine On the Move: Expect Rain, Winds, & Tornadoes in Alabama
As Francine heads into Mississippi, severe weather threats will be felt across Alabama. “Louisiana woke up to flooded roads and snapped trees, with hundreds of thousands still in the dark due to power outages Thursday morning,” said The Weather Channel. Francine, now a weakening tropical low, could pose issues...
Hardy Opens Up About Sharing the Stage With Creed – ‘I’m Such a Huge Fan, I Know All Their Songs’
"My wheels are constantly turning." Hardy joined Loudwire Nights on Wednesday (Sept. 10) and quickly admitted he's already working on the follow-up to Quit!!, the album he released earlier this year. "I can't get into [it] too much," he told host Chuck Armstrong, "but I'm working on that and I...
Taylor Swift Thanks Her ‘Boyfriend Travis’ During 2024 VMAs Speech, Swifties Lose It
Taylor Swift is paying tribute to the man that stood behind her, Travis Kelce. On Sept. 11, Swift was in attendance at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. During her time there, she picked up several awards, including ones for Best Pop and Best Collaboration for her song "Fortnight." However,...
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