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August 11 in Pop Culture History 3114 BC - The Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, used by several pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations, began. This was the calendar that caused the Friday, December...

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Listen To Weezer’s New Single “All My Favorite Things”

The alt-rock icons released the official music video on Thursday. Weezer [Matt Bishop Photo] Weezer have released the first single from their forthcoming album OK Human. The new studio outing drops on January 29 via Crush Music/Atlantic Records. Stream the official music video for “All My Favorite Things” below. “Coming faster than dial-up internet,” Weezer […]

My Weight Loss Adventure Week 9: NOOM

It was just before Christmas when I last wrote about my weight. A lot has happened since then. First Christmas happened. Christmas was a lovely day spent with my housemate. Knowing and understanding the need to social distance my family did not gather for our yearly holiday celebration. At one level that really bothered me. […]

Weezer Announce New Album ‘OK Human’

The band’s 14th studio effort drops at the end of the month. Weezer [Matt Bishop Photo] Alt-rock icons Weezer have announced their next album OK Human. The new studio outing drops on January 29 via Atlantic Records. The album’s first single “All My Favorite Things” arrives this Thursday. Check out the cover art and tracklisting […]

My High School English Paper on Subdivisions by Neil Peart

I found a typed paper that I had written for P.A. English, Period 2, Mrs. Cohen, entitled “Paralysis Through Analysis – ‘Subdivisions’ by Neil Peart”. Back then, we actually had to use a typewriter, and use white out and a black pen to make any edits. I may have even asked my Mom to type […]

My Life In Music, Part 1, 1969 – 1974

Prologue The Music Of My Life Music means everything to me. It has for as long as I can remember. Each night I fall asleep listening to music. Every morning I wake up listening to music. I play music in the shower. I play music in the car. I play music at the gym. If […]

Megaforce Records co-founder Marsha Zazula Succombs To Cancer

. Marsha Zazula is a legend in the world of hard rock music, who lost her battle with cancer on Friday, January 10, 2021. Survived by her husband Jon and daughters Danielle, Rikki and Blaire, and five grandchildren, Marsha left an indelible mark on every life she touched. . Marsha’s influence in the Thrash Metal genre […]

“Apollo 11 Quarantine” To Be Released Exclusively With Imax On January 29th

NEON announced today that Apollo 11: Quarantine, the new short film from director/producer Todd Douglas Miller (Apollo 11, Dinosaur 13),will be released exclusively in IMAX® beginning January 29th in select locations. Created by the award-winning filmmakers behind the cinematic event Apollo 11,and co-presented by NEON and CNN Films, Apollo 11: Quarantine will feature never-before-seen 70mm […]

New York Dolls Guitarist Sylvain Sylvain Dies at 69

The glam rock legend had been battling cancer since 2018. Sylvain Sylvain [Bobby Bank/WireImage] New York Dolls guitarist Sylvain Sylvain has died. The legendary glam rocker lost his battle to cancer Wednesday after a three-year fight. He was 69. Sylvain revealed the diagnosis back in April 2019. “First the bad news,” he stated. “For about […]

HBO’s Tiger Woods Documentary Cuts Through The Brush Revealing The Truth About The Celebrity Golfer (And It Ain’t All Pretty)

While honestly not being the biggest sports fan, especially when it comes to professional golf, one player in particular quickly became a household name and that is Tiger Woods. Even if you have never followed a game of golf in your life, you have most certainly heard the name Tiger Woods and how he came […]

Jonny Lang Cancels All Appearances Indefinitely

The GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist has been suffering from vocal issues. Jonny Lang [Matt Bishop Photo] Jonny Lang has cancelled all of his upcoming confirmed appearances, per doctor’s orders. The GRAMMY Award-winning blues guitarist and singer has been suffering from vocal issues over the past year. Unfortunately, the issues have not improved. Lang continues to hope […]

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