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J.D. Vance Calls Jennifer Aniston ‘Disgusting’ for Her Rebuke to His ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ Comment
Oh, here we go. Controversial Republican Vice Presidential nominee, J.D. Vance is going after beloved actress Jennifer Aniston. This after he went after women in general, especially women who don't have children. To set the stage, an interview from 2021 has resurfaced where Donald Trump's running mate made an unbelievably...
Britney Spears Reacts to Halsey’s ‘Lucky’ Parody: ‘I’m Very Upset’
Britney Spears had some choice words for Halsey after watching her parody of Brit's classic hit single, "Lucky." On Friday (July 26), Halsey released her music video for "Lucky," a take on Britney's single released back in 2000. With the striking visual similarities and an actual sampling of the original "Lucky," Halsey had to get Britney and/or her team's approval to use the track. Despite this, Britney revealed in a social media post that she was hurt by Halsey's music video for the song.
Marie Antoinette’s Severed Head Was the Breakout Star of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
The 2024 Paris Olympics officially kicked off today (July 26), and it was not without controversy. In images captured and shared across social media, many headless Marie Antoinettes were spotted along the Seine. The Antoinettes were seen in the prison she was once held. That place is called the Conciergerie.
This DIY Guy Transformed His Mobility Scooter Into a Haunted Mansion Doom Buggy and It’s Genius
A man on TikTok is going viral for how he transformed his mobility scooter. The user who goes by the username of @diylightguy converted his mobility scooter into a Haunted Mansion themed ride, and it is genius. In one of the videos posted to his page, the user gave others...
Lubbock Last-Minute Plans: Summer Market, Movie Premiers, & More
Another weekend is here in Lubbock. With decent weather and friends to spend time with, there is no reason to not get out of the house and enjoy some time with the people you love hanging out with. If you aren’t sure where to get started, this article is for...
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King Set Record Straight on Lesbian Rumors: ‘We’d Tell You’
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King are setting the record straight on their relationship. The besties detailed their yearslong friendship during a recent appearance on Melinda Gates' chat series Moments That Make Us. "I think we've shared pretty much everything and I would have to say, it wasn't even a matter...
Hear Tony Iommi’s Epic New Solo Song ‘Deified’
Tony Iommi has unveiled an epic new instrumental song called "Deified" to coincide with a new perfume of the same name, released in partnership with Xerjoff Group. You can watch the music video below. The Black Sabbath riff-monger coproduced "Deified" with keyboardist and longtime collaborator Mike Exeter. Additional personnel includes...
Bride Feels Guilty After Telling Estranged Biological Mom She Isn’t the ‘Mother of the Bride’
A bride is revealing the reason why she decided not to have her biological mom as the Mother of the Bride in her wedding. "For background, I 25f and my Bio mother 47f have never been close. When I was younger she used to take substances and leave me home with her boyfriend who also took substances and me. It wasn’t until my grandparents seen I was malnourished and dirty and took me away to for her to finally see she was wrong. But seeing she was wrong didn’t stop her use of substances it just calmed it down," the woman begins her Reddit post.
Is Taylor Swift Actually in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’?
Rumors have been swirling that Taylor Swift makes an appearance in the new movie Deadpool & Wolverine, but is she really in the movie?. The movie stars Ryan Reynolds as the titular Deadpool while Hugh Jackman reprises his role as Wolverine. However, the short answer of if Swift is in the movie or not is no, she is not in the movie.
Lubbock Places To Host A Dinner Party
Lubbock has some great restaurants but what are the best for big parties?. You know I love a good birthday dinner and you always want your loved ones there. There are some great places to hold them here in Lubbock. We take a look at some restaurants in the Hub...
Texas Ain’t the Most Country? See The Surprising Rankings Here!
The site Zippia set out to answer an important question: What state is the most like a Country song?. They used four somewhat stereotypical metrics to determine which states were the most Country: the states with the highest alcohol consumption, the highest percentage of dog ownership, the highest percent of couples that divorced last year, and the lowest population density.
Watch the ‘Friends Reunited’ Trailer Called ‘The One With Chandler’s Funeral’
The devastation of Matthew Perry's death continues to ripple through the Friends world. As you know, especially if you're a big fan of the award-winning NBC show that brought us the dysfunctional, lovable fun of young 20 to 30 somethings over 10 seasons from 1994-2004, the sitcom is in syndication on several television stations and streaming services. If you want to watch the series, or just catch an episode because comfort television, then Friends is a popular go-to.
Another Earthquake Felt in Lubbock, Stronger Than Monday’s
This seems to be the week of earthquakes here in West Texas as Lubbock was once again shaking on Friday, July 26, 2024. We just felt an earthquake in Lubbock on Monday, July 22, 2024. It reached a 4.9-magnitude with its epicenter located west of Abilene, Texas, near Hermleigh, Texas. There were also two additional aftershocks that reached around 3.1 magnitude each. These aftershocks were felt as far away as Amarillo and Austin, with more aftershocks occurring into Tuesday morning.
Mick Jagger’s 18 Best Collaborations Outside the Rolling Stones
Mick Jagger is best known as the frontman for the Rolling Stones, a position he has not so much held as invented. With a rebellious attitude and lightning-fast stage moves, Jagger has been dazzling crowds for decades — the poster child for showmanship. But the Stones have not defined...
55 Awesome Places In Lubbock Where You Can Get Free Stuff For Your Birthday
Your birthday is your special day that only comes around once a year, right?. Why not make the anniversary of your grand entrance into the world a special one? There's plenty of places around Lubbock that would be more than happy to spoil you with a little something. You just have to know where to go and what to ask for.
How ‘SNL’ Made Blue Oyster Cult Bring Back Cowbell on ‘Reaper’
Blue Oyster Cult guitarist Buck Dharma said the band was forced to start using a cowbell while performing their classic track "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" as a result of Saturday Night Live's famous "More Cowbell" sketch. Written and aired 24 years after "Reaper" became a hit, the 2000 scene features...
Neil Young Announces ‘Archives Vol. III’ Box Set
Neil Young has announced the third installment of his retrospective series, Archives Vol. III. It will be released on Sept. 6. The 17-CD box set features 198 tracks, 15 of which were previously unreleased in any capacity, and another 121 of them are previously unreleased versions. All were recorded between the years 1976 and 1987. Also included is five Blu-Ray discs, which contain 11 films, four of which were previously unreleased, plus a 176-page book and a poster.
Discover the Quirky Traditions of Texas’ Unique Bull and Oyster Festival
The Fredericksburg Texas Testicle Festival is scheduled for August 10th and August 31st and features all-you-can-Rocky Mountain oysters, live music, and adult beverages. Not familiar with Rocky Mountain oysters? They're deep-fried bull testicles. If you find the idea of munching on fried bull nuts off-putting, don't worry. The festival also...
Jerry Cantrell Announces New Album, ‘I Want Blood’
Jerry Cantrell will release a new album this fall, titled I Want Blood. "This record is a serious piece of work. It's a motherfucker," Cantrell said in a press release. "It's hard, no doubt, and completely unlike Brighten. And that's what you want, to end up in a different place. There's a confidence to this album. I think it's some of my best songwriting and playing, and certainly some of my best singing."
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