Everyone wanted to pet Octavia. And no wonder. She was beautiful, graceful, and affectionate. The fact that she was boneless, slimy, and living in painfully cold, 47°F water deterred none of us.…
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How To Find Out What Facebook Knows About You
The social media behemoth is watching. Facebook wants to build a comprehensive picture of you. Facebook With more than 2 billion monthly active users, Facebook can keep tabs on nearly a third of the world’s population. Whether you visit the social network daily (as 1.32 billion people do) or only log on to RSVP to events,…
Read the full storyExclusive: Director Explains How He Tackled J.D. Salinger’s Life in New Film
J.D. Salinger’s greatest professional achievement, the 1951 novel “Catcher in the Rye,” has inspired more controversy — and more teens to read — than perhaps any other book. Salinger to this day is one of the most influential and yet mysterious authors to ever walk the Earth. Because he was so reclusive during his lifetime (he…
Read the full storyA Country Star Opens His Arms to a Heartbroken Family
As country music fans, how many times this week have we heard or said ourselves, “Music is healing?” It’s because we believe it. And sometimes we get to see it. Cole Swindell got to see it, and he also got to feel it at one of his recent shows. Although his hit…
Read the full storyBill O’Reilly: Returning to Fox News Was ‘Like a Big Party’
Former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly said that returning to the network last week for an interview on “Hannity” was “like a big party” following the “political hit job” that resulted in his ouster. O’Reilly told LifeZette Editor-in-Chief Laura Ingraham on her radio show Thursday morning that Fox News host Sean Hannity “really stepped up and…
Read the full storySeth Ennis’ Heartrending Ode to His Mama Is Exactly What We Need to Hear Right Now
On the night of Sept. 29, rising country music singer-songwriter Seth Ennis was on top of the world. Opening for superstar group Little Big Town at a concert in Glasglow, Scotland, Seth had a surprise that he could barely keep to himself. “So I just wrote a song called ‘Call Your Mama’ and my…
Read the full storyMusic Spotlight: Kerri Medders
Kerri Medders is an artist with High School Nation, an organization that promotes music and arts in schools.
Read the full storyLegendary Rock Group ‘Queen’ Releases Raw and Alternative Takes of ‘We Will Rock You’ and ‘We Are the Champions’
This is Queen’s “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions” as you’ve never heard them before. To mark the 40th anniversary of the dual-single release of two of Queen’s biggest hits on Saturday, Newsweek has the exclusive premiere of alternative, never-before-heard recordings of both anthemic tracks. It was October 7, 1977, that Queen—fronted by…
Read the full storyHow These Celebs Are Aiding Las Vegas Victims
In the wake of the Las Vegas shooting, which left 59 people dead and hundreds more injured, some celebrities have been stepping forward to help victims and their families — people still raw with grief and shock and in need of assistance. Some of the cast members of the 2004 hit movie “Mean Girls,” for example,…
Read the full storyWhy Losing Tom Petty Feels Like Losing a Piece of Ourselves
If you sing karaoke, you’ve probably performed “American Girl.” If you play guitar, you’ve likely strummed “Learning to Fly.” And if you’ve driven a car while celebrating some personal achievement or another, you’ve almost certainly belted out “Free Fallin’” at the top of your lungs as you drummed the steering wheel, just like Tom Cruise in…
Read the full storyKyle Busch Wins at Dover with Last-Lap Pass
DOVER, Del. — Kyle Busch denied Chase Elliott a first career Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series win at Dover International Speedway on Sunday, passing Elliott on the final lap of the Apache Warrior 400 for his fourth victory of the season and second in the three-race first round of the 2017 playoffs. Elliott finished second, Jimmie…
Read the full storyREPORT: Singer Tom Petty On Life Support, Clinging to Life
LATEST UPDATE: 10:29 pm central time, Monday October 2. “But the 66-year-old entertainer is still alive, and news outlets that announced his death Monday retracted their stories later Monday. The Walk of Fame tribute was canceled,” AP reported late Monday: The confusion started with CBS News and the Los Angeles Police Department. CBS published Petty’s obituary after tweeting that the LAPD had confirmed his death. The trade paper Variety followed, citing an unnamed source confirming the rocker’s death. Then the LAPD issued a statement saying it has no information on Petty’s condition and that “initial information was inadvertently provided to some media sources.” “We apologize for any inconvenience in this reporting,” the department said. — UPDATE: CBS News confirmed that Tom Petty has died. – – – FURTHER UPDATE: The LAPD says it has no report of Petty’s death. Subsequent reports by other outlets say the CBS report of Petty’s death was premature, and he is still clinging to life. — An American original, singer-songwriter Tom Petty was found unresponsive in his Malibu, California home late Sunday night. TMZ reports emergency crews were called to the house, determined the singer was in full cardiac arrest, and began lifesaving measures as he was rushed…
Read the full storyFans Blast Tennessee Coach Butch Jones and Team After Its Historic Shutout Loss to Georgia
Tennessee was shutout 41-0 by Georgia on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. The loss marked the first time the Vols had been shutout since 1994. Naturally, many Tennessee fans and critics alike torched the team’s performance on social media. Here’s how Twitter reacted to Tennessee’s shutout loss to Georgia in Week 5. Tennessee hasn’t been shut out…
Read the full storyTrump Presents President’s Cup to Thrilled US Team’s Captain Stricker
Steve Stricker, captain of the victorious US Presidents Cup team, Sunday called it “a thrill” to receive the trophy from President Donald Trump. After another lopsided American win in the lopsided rivalry with the International team, Trump was on hand at Liberty National Golf Club to present the hardware. “I thought it was a great…
Read the full storyKelly Clarkson Lets Her Soulful Side Out in New Ballad
Kelly Clarkson Whenever Kelly Clarkson belts out a powerful song, she nails it. She just did it again in a performance of her emotional new album track, “Move You.” The 35-year-old pop star, who signed with Atlantic Records after spending 14 years with RCA Records, shared a live video on Sept. 29 of herself belting out…
Read the full storyNo. 21 Florida Loses QB Del Rio, Beats Vanderbilt 38-24
True freshman Malik Davis rushed for 124 yards and two touchdowns, Lamical Perine rushed for three touchdowns and No. 21 Florida overcame the loss of quarterback Luke Del Rio to record a 38-24 victory over Vanderbilt on Saturday in SEC play at Gainesville, Fla. Redshirt freshman quarterback Feleipe Franks was 10-of-14 passing for 185 yards in…
Read the full storyMarilyn Manson Seriously Injured Onstage in New York
Rock star Marilyn Manson was crushed and reportedly seriously injured by a falling gun prop at a New York City concert Saturday night. During a concert at the Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom, Manson was midway through singing “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by the Eurythmics when a giant gun prop collapsed on top of him.…
Read the full storyDonald Trump Will Attend Presidents Cup on Sunday at Liberty National in Jersey City
JERSEY CITY – The Presidents Cup will have its namesake in attendance for the final day at Liberty National Golf Club. The White House announced on Sunday that President Donald Trump will travel from his golf club in Bedminster to the tournament in Jersey City. He is expected to arrive at 3 p.m. According to his…
Read the full storyMonty Hall of Game Show ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ Fame Dies at 96
LOS ANGELES—Monty Hall, the original host and co-creator of “Let’s Make a Deal,” the long-running game show that debuted in 1963, making kooky audience costumes and carnival-style bartering an institution on daytime television, has died, according to Associated Press. He was 96. Hall, who was also a dedicated philanthropist, died of heart failure Saturday morning at…
Read the full storyGeorgia Bulldogs Crush Tennessee Volunteers, 41 – 0
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Seventh-ranked Georgia continues to assert itself as a team to watch in the SEC. Saturday’s 41-0 thrashing of Tennessee would seem to be a good indicator of that. The Bulldogs (5-0, 2-0 SEC) dominated the game in every way possible, churning up 380 yards of offense while holding Tennessee to just 142 and…
Read the full storyIt’s Two Times the Bumps and a Truckload of Country on this Star-Studded Trip
Screenshot – babymoon Country stars build great friendships with each other, sharing stories of the road, the pleasure and pain of recording and the general highs and lows of the job. But Jason Aldean and Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard share something more personal. Both of their wives are expecting, and now they’re sharing a babymoon,…
Read the full storyYet Another NASCAR Superstar Enters the Anthem Controversy Fray
austin dillon anthem As much as the NFL has found itself in the middle of the discussion surrounding the national anthem controversy, NASCAR has also found itself being looked at closely, particularly after President Trump singled out the sport for not “[putting] up with disrespecting our country and our flag.” In fact, superstars such as Dale…
Read the full storyNBA Commissioner: Rules Require Standing for Anthem
Citing a league regulation, NBA commissioner Adam Silver anticipates no protests or demonstrations during the national anthem before games in his league. Speaking Thursday after the NBA’s Board of Governors meetings in New York, Silver said, “We have a rule that requires our players to stand for the anthem. It’s been our rule for as long…
Read the full storyNFL’s National Anthem Protests Rejected by Fans and Sponsors
Players, teams and even owners across the NFL exercised their constitutional rights to protest this past weekend in a very notable way, and not everybody seems to be okay with that. President Donald Trump was the instigator of the incident and he’s still trying to take on the NFL on Twitter this week, but there is…
Read the full storyTitans’ Delanie Walker to Fans: Stay Home
The Tennessee Titans’ tight end Delanie Walker may believe money grows on trees, for he apparently does not think ticket-buying fans pay his salary. The NFL player smack-talked his team’s fan base earlier this week when he said those who are upset about high-salaried players kneeling for the national anthem should stay home, Fox News Insider quoted from other media reports. Or perhaps the athlete thinks people pay to hear his political opinions rather than watching him compete in a sporting event. “OK. Bye,” the tight end was reported saying about Titans’ fans. Walker has a two-year, $13.3 million contract. Coach Mike Mularkey told the media that he thought it was a team-wide decision to remain in the locker room Sunday, Sept. 24. The Titans media office declined to comment to The Tennessee Star on Walker’s remarks and referred to their Sept. 24 statement: “As a team, we wanted to be unified in our actions today. The players jointly decided this was the best course of action. Our commitment to the military and our community is resolute and the absence of our team for the national anthem shouldn’t be misconstrued as unpatriotic.” Jessie James Decker, the country singer and wife of…
Read the full storyCharlie Daniels Speaks Out on the National Anthem Protest ‘Kneelers’
Charlie Daniels is never afraid to speak his mind when it comes to political matters, and he’s got a lot of thoughts on the current controversy surrounding NFL athletes kneeling during the national anthem. During an interview with nationally syndicated radio show “Big D and Bubba,” Charlie said, “I think it’s the wrong venue to…
Read the full storyFormer Alabama Standout Believes He Knows Who Will Eventually Replace Nick Saban
One day, replacing Nick Saban at Alabama is going to be one of the toughest jobs in sports. The Crimson Tide coach after Saban will have some legendary shoes to fill, and that’s not a job that just anybody will be able to do. There’s a short list of coaches who Alabama fans would probably be…
Read the full storyJulia Louis-Dreyfus Stricken with Cancer: ‘Today, I’m the One’
Award-winning “Veep” star Julia Louis-Dreyfus has breast cancer, she announced through social media on Thursday. The 56-year-old American actress revealed the diagnosis to her 750,000 Twitter followers, posting a note that read: “One in eight women get breast cancer. Today, I’m the one.” “The good news is that I have the most glorious group of supportive…
Read the full storyKeith Urban Bids a Musical Farewell to the Man He Calls His “Father in a Parallel Universe”
Keith Urban Don Williams Keith Urban paid tribute to his musical hero, Don Williams, in an intimate service remembering the late country star at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville on Sept. 27. Before he sang, Keith detailed just how instrumental Don’s music has been in his life since his childhood in…
Read the full storyMLB Owners Unanimously Approve Sale of Marlins to Jeter Group
Major League Baseball announced Wednesday its owners unanimously approved the sale of the Miami Marlins to the group led by venture capitalist Bruce Sherman and Derek Jeter. The vote was conducted via conference call on Wednesday. Sherman and Jeter — the former New York Yankees shortstop will be the CEO — officially will take over upon…
Read the full storyThe First Playboy, Hugh Hefner, Dies at 91
LOS ANGELES — Hugh Hefner, the incurable playboy who built a publishing and entertainment empire on the idea that Americans should shed their puritanical hang-ups and enjoy sex, has died. He was 91. He died of natural causes at his home, the Playboy Mansion, according to Teri Thomerson, a Playboy spokesperson. Hefner was the founder of…
Read the full storyReport: Rick Pitino Expects Louisville to Fire Him Due to FBI Investigation of Fraud and Corruption in NCAA Basketball
Rick Pitino reportedly informed his assistant coaches and basketball staff that he expects to be fired as head coach at Louisville. Pitino, according to ESPN and Yahoo Sports, said in a statement he was not aware of the fraud and corruption charges that brought the FBI to the campus as part of a national probe launched…
Read the full storyPeyton Manning Has No Interest in Running for Any Elected Office in 2018
As Tennessee potentates, politicos, and possible politicians vie for the various elected offices up for grabs in 2018, one individual makes if clear he will not run for any office at all. In 2018. Nope. Not interested. Not even a little. We’re talking, of course, about Vol-for-Life Peyton Manning, who appeared on Nashville’s 3HL on 1045 The Zone Wednesday. When asked if he might have an interest in running for Bob Corker’s now-open seat, Manning replied: Peyton Manning said, “I certainly have an interest in politics and in our country. I just have zero interest in being a politician." — 3HL (@3HL1045) September 27, 2017 WATE reports: Corker announced Tuesday he would retire from the Senate and not seek re-election in 2018, sparking a large amount of buzz about who will run to fill his seat. Corker himself spoke Wednesday, saying while it was possible Manning would run for his seat, he didn’t think it was likely. “Is he going to run for this seat? I think the chances are low. Is there a chance down the road that he could be enticed to run for the United States Senate or something like this? I hope so. He’s the…
Read the full story‘It’ Is Over Now That the ‘Kingsman’ Has Arrived
Spy comedy “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” dominated North American box offices on its debut weekend, industry figures showed Monday. It ousted horror hit “It”, which had held the crown for two weeks. With a star-studded cast featuring Colin Firth, Channing Tatum, Halle Berry and even Elton John, “Kingsman” raked in $39 million for the weekend, according…
Read the full storyYoung Teen Builds His Own ‘Tiny House’ for $1,500
A 13-year-old boy is making headlines this week after building his own home for $1,500, according to multiple news reports. Luke Thill of Dubuque, Iowa, cobbled together material from various sources — old siding from his grandmother’s house, a front door from a relative of a friend — and built a bona fide home, complete with…
Read the full storyTim Allen on ‘Last Man Standing’: ‘Nothing More Dangerous’ Than a ‘Likable Conservative Character’
Tim Allen suggested Tuesday during an appearance on “Norm Macdonald Live” that the abrupt cancellation of his hit ABC sitcom “Last Man Standing” had something to do with his character’s politics. Mr. Allen, a conservative comedian who portrayed the politically conservative father of three, Mike Baxter, said “there’s nothing more dangerous” in today’s political climate than…
Read the full storyBattle of the Border: Austin Peay Governors Dominate Murray State Racers 27-7
by Reagan Bumbus & Haylei Halliburton, student journalists MURRAY, Kentucky — It was called the “Battle of the Border” as the Austin Peay Governors vanquished their rivals, the Murray State Racers, on the Racers’ home field, 27-7. The Governors started the first quarter with a touchdown by Kyran Moore giving the Govs an early 7-0 lead. Logan Birchfield kicked for a 45-yard field goal which made the score 10-0. The Govs continued to dominate the first half as JaVaughn Craig passed to Kentel Williams for a 14-yard TD. Birchfield’s extra point brought the score to 17-0. In the second quarter, Birchfield made a 22-yard field goal which extended the Governors’ lead to 20-0. The crowd was very entertained during halftime. The Murray State dancers performed to the song “Thunder” by Imagine Dragons. The band performed two different renditions. The songs were “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé, and “Sway” by Dean Martin. The Racers finally scored in the third quarter with a touchdown on a 7-yard pass from Corey Newble to D.J. Penick. Gabriel Vicente kicked the extra point for the Racers and made the score 20-7. In the fourth quarter, the Governors’ JaVaughn Craig scored the last touchdown of the game. The…
Read the full storyNBC Sports Reporter Bob Costas Gets Political On CNN
NBC sports reporter Bob Costas assumed the role of political commentator Monday when he praised Colin Kaepernick and called out President Donald Trump on CNN’s “New Day.” “It’s very clear that there’s almost no one in the NFL who wants to support or rationalize the tone and content of President Trump’s remarks,” he said. “I hope…
Read the full storySuper Bowl Champ Derek Wolfe on National Anthem Protests: ‘If You Don’t Think We Are the Greatest Country, Then Why Do You Stay?’
While plenty of players around the NFL protested the national anthem following President Donald Trump’s “son of a bitch” comments, at least one player didn’t agree with the decisions. Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe discussed the protests with ESPN’s Josina Anderson, via Pro Football Talk: “I stand because I respect the men who died in…
Read the full storyThe Most Expensive Fungus in the World: a Dead Caterpillar That Sells for $50,000 a Pound
The most expensive fungus in the world isn’t any truffle or Mattake mushroom, it is a dead caterpillar fungus that grows in the Himalayas. They go for 50,000 USD a pound; compare that to the most expensive truffles which sell for up to 8,000 USD a pound. This expensive fungus (Ophiocordyceps sinensis) is called yartsa gunbu,…
Read the full story‘In Search of Liberty’ a Family Film that Takes a Positive Look at the Constitution
It’s not often a movie comes around that gives viewers a positive look at the Constitution — but now may be the perfect time of all. “In Search of Liberty” is not a typical movie. The film, available now on home video, takes a look at an average suburban American family. When the family’s two children…
Read the full storyShania Twain Shows Off Her Acting Skills in Comedy Central Show
Shania Screen Shot 2017-09-24 at 4.46.58 AM Shania Twain may be known best as a country music star, but she just proved that her talent and personality go far beyond that arena. The Canadian queen of country-pop guest starred on a new episode of Comedy Central’s hit show, “Broad City,” where she played a fictionalized version…
Read the full storyDallas Cowboys Make a Decision on Sunday’s Response to Donald Trump National Anthem Controversy
While national anthem protests may increase following Donald Trump’s explosive “get that son of a b***h off the field,” comments, the Dallas Cowboys are not expected to take part in any of the festivities: No Cowboys expected to protest, per Garrett_ even though players across league plan to do so after Trump remarks https://t.co/uoWvT8wVIP — Clarence…
Read the full storyTennessee Titans and Seattle Seahawks Boycott National Anthem
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Neither the Seattle Seahawks or Tennessee Titans were on the field for the national anthem before Sunday’s game at Nissan Stadium. While Meghan Linsey sang the anthem, both teams remained in the locker room. “We will not stand for the injustice that has plagued people of this color in this country,” Seattle players…
Read the full storyReal Courage: Only One Pittsburgh Steeler Stood for National Anthem Sunday, Former Army Ranger Alejandro Villanueva
Initial reports were that the entire Pittsburgh Steelers football team would forego the pregame national anthem for their game in Chicago after comments from President Donald Trump set a firestorm across the NFL. Well, that turned out to not be entirely true, as one member of the Steelers did come out of the locker room for…
Read the full storyPresident Trump Withdraws NBA’s Warriors Invitation to White House
President Donald Trump said Saturday he was withdrawing a White House invitation extended to the Golden State Warriors after several players on the NBA championship-winning side voiced misgivings about attending a reception. Writing on Twitter, Trump singled out Warriors star Stephen Curry, who on Friday had signalled that he would vote against attending the White House…
Read the full storyReba McEntire and Carrie Underwood Face Off Singing “Does He Love You” at the Grand Ole Opry
Reba Carrie Opry Reba McEntire celebrated the 40th anniversary of her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry with a very special performance on the show September 22. Reba’s segment of the show was billed “Reba McEntire and friends,” and one of those friends ended up being her fellow Oklahoman, Carrie Underwood. The crowd went nuts…
Read the full storyThree Movies Still in Theaters That Conservatives Should See Now
Increasingly political celebrities and lackluster content and the traditional box office. Audience members are instead turning to streaming platforms — or skipping much of today’s artistic endeavors altogether. However, there is still a good amount of strong content hitting theaters today. This content includes no political sucker punches and is as strong as anything to ever…
Read the full storyEric Church’s ’61 Days in Church’ Releases Next 30 Songs
New Set of Live Recordings From Holdin’ My Own Tour Goes Exclusively to Apple Music; Total of 100+ songs to be Released Throughout the Year
Read the full storyMel Brooks: ‘We Have Become Stupidly Politically Correct’
Veteran comedian and filmmaker Mel Brooks says political correctness is killing comedy and that some of his movies would never have been made in today’s climate. Mr. Brooks, 91, told BBC Radio 4 on Thursday that his 1974 comedy western “Blazing Saddles,” which satirized racism in Hollywood, would never be made today because people have gotten…
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