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Sammy Hagar responds to David Lee Roth’s tale of Eddie Van Halen’s ghost

Sammy Hagar at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction/ Disney/Michael Le Brecht IISammy Hagar has responded to David Lee Roth’s recent story in which he claimed that like Sammy, he was visited in a dream by the ghost of their former Van Halen bandmate Eddie Van Halen.Roth’s comments came during a concert in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. He seemed to be mocking Hagar’s clam that his recent single, "Encore, Thank You, Good Night," was inspired by a dream he had in which he was visited by Eddie’s […]

August 20, 2025

Entertainment

Netflix shares ‘Emily in Paris’ season 5 release date, first-look photos

Lily Collins stars in season 5 of 'Emily in Paris.' (Giulia Parmigiani)Ciao, Emily!Netflix has released its first look at season 5 of Emily in Paris. The streamer also announced the fifth season of the show will release on Dec. 18.This time around, Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) will be exploring not only France but also Italy, just as she did at the end of season 4. She will spend time in Rome once again and also take a visit to Venice for the first […]

August 20, 2025

Music

Hear another track off the upcoming Bad Company tribute album

Primary Wave MusicA second track has been released from the upcoming Bad Company tribute album, Can’t Get Enough: The Music of Bad Company, dropping Oct. 24.The latest is Blackberry Smoke's cover of "Run With the Pack," the title track off Bad Company's third studio album, released in 1976."Blackberry Smoke absolutely channeled the essence of the song and everyone delivered from their souls,"says Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers, who sings background vocals on the track. "I love every aspect of their performance harmonies, guitars and delivery!""Run With the Pack," which […]

August 20, 2025

Music

On This Day, Aug. 20, 1973: The Rolling Stones release ‘Angie’

On This Day, Aug. 20, 1973…The Rolling Stones released the new tune "Angie," the lead off single to their 11th studio album Goats Head Soup.There’s been a lot of speculation as to the inspiration behind the track, written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, with some suggesting it was about David Bowie’s first wife Angie Bowie or actress Angie Dickinson.Other speculation suggested it was written about Richards’ daughter, Dandelion Angela Richards, and in liner notes to 1993’s greatest hits compilation, Jump Back: The Best of The Rolling […]

August 20, 2025

Health

Medical Notes: The Best Alcohol For Minimal Hangovers, The Impact Of Color Additives, And Is One Brand Of Water Healthier Than The Rest?

Is your gut making you sick? Scientists have linked a type of gut bacteria to autoimmune diseases like lupus. Research in the journal Science Translational Medicine reveals that harmful bacteria found in the microbiome can travel out of the gut and into surrounding tissues. But it’s not all bad news. The scientists believe this finding brings them one step closer to understanding what triggers and drives these diseases. Should you be drinking one type of water over all the others? […]

August 20, 2025

Viewpoints

Culture Crash: Paramore’s Hayley Williams Is Back With New Music

Welcome to Culture Crash, where we examine American culture – what’s new and old in entertainment… Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams has released solo music before, but never quite the way she released her latest album, which doesn’t seem to have an official name but that the internet had dubbed “Ego.” The album is something of a choose-your-own-adventure collection, as Williams released all 17 songs as singles and encouraged her fans to put the tracks in whatever order they prefer. Beyond […]

August 20, 2025

Viewpoints

Viewpoints Explained: The Lifesaving Tip That Could Save You In This Emergency

This is Viewpoints Explained… Summer’s not over yet, and if you plan to sneak in a few more beach trips and ocean swims, there’s one hazard you should be aware of: rip currents. These powerful flows of water happen mostly along ocean shorelines, and in some cases, the great lakes, where waves consistently break on shore. Rip currents form when water gets funneled back out to sea through a narrow channel. This creates a fast-moving current that can sweep swimmers […]

August 20, 2025

Entertainment

In brief: ‘Fallout’ season 2 trailer, ‘Palm Royale’ premiere date and more

The first trailer for Fallout season 2 has arrived, featuring the first look at new cast member Justin Theroux. Season 2 debuts Dec. 17 on Prime Video and picks up in the aftermath of the first season's finale for a journey through the Mojave Desert to the post-apocalyptic city called New Vegas. Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins, Kyle MacLachlan, Moisés Arias and Frances Turner star in the hit series based on the popular video game franchise ...Colin Farrell plays a high-stakes gambler whose debts come calling in the new trailer for Ballad of a Small Player. The […]

August 20, 2025

Entertainment

‘Shifting Gears’ fixes up a ‘Home Improvement’ reunion for season 2 premiere

ABC’s “Shifting Gears” stars Tim Allen as Matt. (Disney/Justin Stephens)A Home Improvement reunion is coming to Shifting Gears.The season 2 premiere of the Tim Allen ABC comedy series is set to feature guest-starring appearances by Allen’s former Home Improvement co-stars Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn and Debbe Dunning.The three characters will show up to support Allen’s character, Matt, in “an unexpected way” in the episode airing Wednesday, Oct. 1.Shifting Gears follows Matt, the widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop, as he adjusts to living with his formerly estranged daughter and her kids.On Home Improvement, […]

August 20, 2025