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Vroom Vroom!
15 Most Expensive Cars in the World Have you ever wondered how expensive some cars are? Well, here are 15 that you should consider if your wallet can agree with you! Rolls-Royce Droptail: $32 million Pagani Huayra Codalunga: $7 million Bugatti Mistral: $5 million Bugatti Bolide: $4.3 million Aspark Owl: $4.2 million McLaren Solus GT:…
Furry Friday: Meet Raya!
Meet Raya! This sweet, sweet girl is looking for a calm home that can provide a safe space to decompress while she adjusts to a new family. Raya came to us very, very scared and has made HUGE strides. She is not reactive or aggressive- she just needs some time and space to feel comfortable…
Furry Friday: Meet Gotti!
Gotti is already neutered and READY TO GO HOME TODAY!!!! This lovable mature pup had a rough life, but his story is one of resilience and hope. Thanks to his foster family, he has learned what it is like to feel love and safety. He is full of love and potential. With the right family,…
Longtime WRAL anchor Charlie Gaddy dies at 93
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Charlie Gaddy, one of North Carolina’s most recognizable broadcasters and a longtime anchor on WRAL-TV, has died at age 93. Before beginning his television career, Gaddy worked for a time at WPTF, the flagship station of the North Carolina News Network. In a 2024 interview marking WPTF’s 100th anniversary, he recalled the early days of local radio programming, including a show called Ask Your Neighbor.
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Legendary Session Bassist Carol Kaye Declines Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Invitation
In a new Instagram post, renowned studio musician Carol Kaye announced that she has declined induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “People have been asking: NO I won’t be there,” the 90-year-old Kaye wrote. “I am declining the RRHOF awards show. Turning it down because it wasn’t something that reflects the work…… more >>
Lorde Announces Release Of New Single, “Hammer,” Final Track Shared Before ‘Virgin’ Album Drop
On Wednesday (June 18), Lorde took to social media to announce the upcoming release of “Hammer,” her final single shared in advance of her highly-anticipated Virgin album drop on June 27. The post includes the track’s album art shot by Talia Chetrit, which features Lorde’s reflection repeating infinitely on bathroom mirrors. The Grammy-winning pop superstar…… more >>
Bluebird Cafe Manager Responds To Rumor Olivia Rodrigo’s Team Asked Them To Remove Taylor Swift Photos
On Wednesday (June 18), Erica Nichols, the manager of The Bluebird Cafe, posted a video where she addressed rumors that Olivia Rodrigo’s team requested the removal of Taylor Swift photos when she performed at the intimate Nashville venue. “We did have a filming with Olivia Rodrigo here. Olivia’s people did not ask us to remove…… more >>
Carly Simon Defends Sabrina Carpenter Over Criticism Of ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Artwork
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Carly Simon defends Sabrina Carpenter’s provocative and controversial artwork for her upcoming album, Man’s Best Friend. Simon states that the image – which features Carpenter on her knees in front of a man as he grabs her hair – “seems tame,” despite criticism of being anti-feminist and over-sexualized.…… more >>
Bad Bunny Tries To Lower Fans’ Expectations For His Tour By Claiming “I’m Not Taylor Swift”
Bad Bunny is gearing up for his upcoming world tour that will hit stadiums throughout Latin America, Europe, and Australia starting in November. The run of shows is in support of his chart-topping album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. The ambitious global trek is set to break records after already selling over 2.6 million tickets, but…… more >>