When the Blood Brothers returned in 2024, Johnny Whitney was so energized by the run of shows that he never wanted it to end. He expected his bandmates to feel the same. They played to their largest crowds, including headlining the Best Friends Forever Festival. When it became clear that the Blood Brothers were not
Fashion Bomb Daily was on the scene at The Culture’s Coldest Kick Back in Atlanta, part of a weekend of events curated by marketing executive Kim Blackwell. Now in its inaugural year, The Culture’s Coldest is rooted in impact, celebrating the icons shaping culture while connecting creators with brands and giving back to the community.
It wouldn’t have been surprising if Rush had never returned to the road following the passing of Neil Peart in 2020. The famed group, bassist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer Peart, were inseparable throughout their musical career and finding someone to fill Peart’s shoes would be an astounding task. Against those odds, Lee
The history of rock music illuminates contentious issues of race and racism, including segregation and appropriation. Many now acknowledge that rock ‘n’ roll didn’t start with Elvis Presley, and more listeners recognize the genre’s Black American roots. However, just a decade ago, the dearth of relevant scholarship and critical commentary on the topic was striking.
Two Recognizable Entertainment Personalities Join the Next Chapter of the Long-Running Horror Franchise, Which Breaks New Ground with Its First-Ever Found-Footage Installment The world of Witchcraft continues to expand with the announcement that comedian, producer, and viral video creator Tom Mabe and actor, television personality, and producer Kato Kaelin have joined Witchcraft: The Lanterne of
Somewhere on a Bulgarian road in 1968, a lorry driver gave up trying to talk to Andy Irvine, a young Irish musician who would become one of the central figures in modern Irish folk music. The two had no language in common, and after a few futile attempts at conversation the driver reached for the

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Photo Credit: Rielle Oase At The Bomb Fashion Show’s Los Angeles debut, designer Vivian Chan found an unexpected source of inspiration for her Cadillac-inspired collection: the way light dances across the automaker’s copper-orange finish. [SEE ALSO: How Vivian Chan Is Redefining The Power Of Simplicity] Showcasing a series of looks from her VIVIANCHAN fashion house,
Flashing Echo: The Jamaican Upsetter Singles 1973 Chapter 2 Lee Scratch Perry Doctor Bird 14 August 2026 Lee “Scratch” Perry’s fame and legendary status derive mostly from events that happened after he opened his Black Ark studio in late 1973. These events include the destruction of Black Ark in 1979, which Perry claimed occurred deliberately


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Photo Credit: Rielle Oase What happens when fashion meets free jazz and Afrofuturism? For House of Aama, the answer is a moody, retro take on vibrant prints, patterns, and textures. [SEE ALSO: How House of Aama Is Weaving Black History Into Modern Luxury] Mother-daughter design duo Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka brought that vision to
Photo Credit: Rielle Oase Bach Mai is known for adding drama to his designs, and his presentation at The Bomb Fashion Show’s Los Angeles debut was no exception. There were sweeping folds, sculpted waists, and enough volume for the slay the runway or a red carpet. [SEE ALSO: How Bach Mai Is Redefining American Glamour]
So you’re typically a fantasy reader, but with Halloween quickly approaching, you’re looking for some chilling fall reads to get you ready for the season. We’ve got you covered. If you like imaginary worlds, magic, witches, wizards, spells, castles, and more, here are scary stories that are sure to be right up your alley. Could
Readers love fantasy because it allows them to escape into imaginary worlds, explore new lands, and experience magic. But not every fantasy story has to be an epic adventure–some can be downright cozy. Magical worlds can be just like ours. People in fantasy settings are just living their lives, running cafés, fostering friendships, and following
Get ready to dive into Wild Pink’ssixth longplayer,Still Coming Down, which clocks in at just under 33 minutes. The notably concise record findsfrontmanJohn Ross trimming the fat in favor of swaggering rock and roll. After the songwriter’s battle with cancer and being a father for the first time, he learned there was plenty of meaning
Aaron Carter’s estate has reached a settlement in the wrongful-death lawsuitfiled on behalf of his toddler son against Walgreens and another pharmacy over the singer’sdrug-linked drowningin 2022. In a court filing obtained by Rolling Stone, an attorney for Carter’s estate said that they had “reached a settlement resolving all claims” between Walgreens and Santa Monica
Indie horror fans are in for a wild ride tonight as the long-running horror podcast Without Your Head welcomes Troma Entertainment icon Will Keenan for a massive live broadcast celebration. The special event kicks off tonight, Thursday, October 22, at 9:00 PM ET. Keenan, a definitive face of late-90s underground cinema, is best known for
Fashion Bomb Daily was on the scene at the Culture Coldest Icon Awards in Atlanta, an evening dedicated to honoring the icons shaping culture. Founded by stylist and creative director Kim Blackwell, the awards celebrate trailblazers across fashion, music, sports, and entertainment whose influence extends far beyond their industries, recognizing the people who set trends,
In 1994, Lambchop began contributing to the great American songbook with rambling, Robert Altman-esque sound stories that document America using the artistic materials of Americana: country, soul, gospel, musical theatre, among others. Armed with a revolving cast of collaborators, the only remaining original member, main songwriter, and frontman, Kurt Wagner, voices his characters in a
Singer Jack Avery won a five-year restraining order and sole physical custody of his seven-year-old daughter on Wednesday after testifying that he was “very scared” of the girl’s mother, TikTok influencer Gabriela “Gabbie” Gonzalez, who is charged with conspiring to hire a hit man on the dark web to kill him. “I’m overwhelmed and happy
Leave it to country’s current record holder to tackle one of Dolly Parton’s most famous (and frequently covered) songs. During Wednesday night’s CMAPresents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration ofDollyParton, Ella Langley offered her take on the 1974 hit “Jolene,” which the star first performed at her Auburn, Alabama, concert shortly after Parton’s death.
John Anderson, the beloved hitmaker known for his deep country warble, died on Wednesday at the age of 71. The country great had more than 20 studio albums to his name and throughout his career released a slew of country Number Ones including “Wild and lue,” “Swingin’,” and “Straight Tequila Night.” Many of the artists
The country music icon, who died in August, originally recorded “Butterfly” for Brown’s 2025 album, Love & Fear Dolly Parton’s voice filled Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Artson Wednesday, where a packed audience had gathered for a tribute concert to the country legend. During Zac Brown’s performance in honor of Parton, the singer
John Anderson, a Country Music Hall of Fame member known for his distinct, idiosyncratic singing style, died Wednesday. He was 71. A rep for Anderson confirmed his death to Rolling Stone. A post on the singer’s social media announcing his death called Anderson a “gifted country-music singer whose voice and songs touched countless lives.” A
Carrie Underwood delivered the title song of Wednesday night’s live TV special CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton. The country music star closed out the ABC broadcast with a soaring performance of Parton’s 1974 ballad, joined near the end by some of the evening’s other performers. The singer appeared
It’s late July, and the Terrapin Roadshow is back at the Forest Meadows Amphitheatre in San Rafael, California for the second straight summer. The scenic location is only about a mile away from the former Terrapin Crossroads, a club and restaurant that now lives in legend. “TXR”, as it became known in shorthand, was where
BUFFALO BILL’S HOUSE PRE-HALLOWEEN WEEKEND FINAL GUIDED HOUSE TOURS OF THE YEAR OCTOBER 23rd-25th Tour the Famous Filming Location of “The Silence of the Lambs” Overnight Stays also Available Perryopolis, PA — (October 19, 2026) – Fans of Buffalo Bill’s House,the real filming location where the cinematic climax of the five-time Academy Award winning filmThe
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