Unseeded Roberta Vinci of Italy defeated Serena Williams in a match at the U.S. Open semifinals, ending Williams’ bid for a calendar-year grand slam.… MORE
Ride Report 9/11/15
The KZ106 Steelhorse Law Ride Report w/ the Lawyers who ride, Sponsored by Southern Biker Magazine…… Today we honor those that lost their life in the 9/11 tradgedy and those that continue the fight against those that want to harm us. There are 9/11 Memorial Rides in many places this weekend. Knoxville is having their…… MORE
Hillary Clinton’s explanations of her email saga
After months of explaining and defending her email setup during her time as secretary of state, Hillary Clinton apologized on Tuesday.… MORE
The Pope wants to hear your best joke
Pontifical Mission Societies is asking people to “donate” jokes to the Pope’s favorite causes. The funniest “Joke with the Pope” will win $10,000.… MORE
10 shootings in 11 days along stretch of Phoenix highway
There have been 10 shootings in 11 days along one small, busy stretch of Interstate-10 through downtown Phoenix. There are no suspects.… MORE
James Blake tackled by NYPD
Former tennis star James Blake says he was tackled and cuffed by NYPD officers while heading to the U.S. Open.… MORE
J.K. Rowling says you’ve been pronouncing ‘Voldemort’ wrong
Harry Potter author J.K .Rowling revealed the correct pronunciation of ‘Voldemort’ in a tweet to her followers.… MORE
Weatherman nails town’s super long name
British weatherman Liam Dutton pronounced the 58-letter name of Welsh village Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch flawlessly.… MORE
Apple unveils upgraded devices
No new devices but Apple unveils several upgrades. CNN’s Maggie Lake talks to Gene Munster, Senior Research Analyst for Piper Jaffray.… MORE
Bugging out: America’s first edible cricket farm
Is it a fad, or is it the future? Rachel Crane visits Big Cricket Farms, the nation’s first edible cricket farm to find out what everyone’s bugging out about.… MORE
Rock News
David Thomas, Pere Ubu Lead Singer, Dead At 71
David Thomas, the celebrated frontman of Pere Ubu and Rocket From the Tombs, has died at 71. The announcement of Thomas’ passing was made on Pere Ubu’s official Facebook page, which revealed that the singer died on Wednesday (April 23) “after a long illness.” “He died in his home town of Brighton & Hove, with…
B-52’s Releasing Career-Spanning Vinyl And CD Box Set
New Wave icons the B-52’s will be honored in a comprehensive box set titled, The Warner and Reprise Years, featuring their nine albums recorded between 1979 and 1992. This extravagant collection is set to be released on June 20 in celebration of Pride Month, and will showcase each album in newly remastered, colored vinyl pressings,…
Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, And Kenney Jones Are Recording Songs For A New Faces Album
Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Kenney Jones have recorded a series of songs for a new Faces album, suggesting a forthcoming reunion from the legendary rock band 50 years after their last record. In an interview with The Telegraph, Jones confirms that the trio have recorded “about 11 tracks” at the RAK studios in London.…
Modest Mouse Announces Inaugural Psychic Salamander Festival Featuring Flaming Lips And Sleater-Kinney
Modest Mouse has just unveiled the Psychic Salamander Festival, a two-day event in Carnation, Washington on September 13-14. Modest Mouse will serve as the headliner for both nights, with The Flaming Lips also playing two sets, including a performance of their acclaimed 1999 album, The Soft Bulletin, in full on the second day. Joining the…