Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Paul McCartney Wants British Government To ‘Protect’ Artists From AI
In a new interview with the BBC, Paul McCartney spoke openly about the creative dangers of AI, and called on the British government to step in and protect artists. The Beatles legend specifically ment...
Erik Thompson Jan 26, 2025

Eagles Guitarist Steuart Smith Retires From Touring Due To Parkinson’s
On January 17, the Eagles kicked off their 2025 Sphere residency in Las Vegas. But the group performed without their longtime guitarist Steuart Smith, who has been part of the Eagles live lineup since...
Erik Thompson Jan 26, 2025

Robbie Williams Ties The Beatles For Most U.K. No. 1 Albums Of All-Time
The soundtrack to Robbie Williams' recent biopic, Better Man, has just reached No. 1 on the U.K. albums chart. With his new chart-topping record, Williams achieved a significant milestone by tying the...
Erik Thompson Jan 26, 2025

Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission waiting until next month to decide on Linn County gaming license
Yesterday, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission chose not to decide on a petition aimed at blocking a casino from coming to Cedar Rapids. Riverside Casino and Washington County Riverboat Foundation f...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 24, 2025

Iowa life-expectancy ranking falls
Falling life-expectancy rankings for both Iowa and the U.S. are concerning, but not surprising, for tri-state health leaders. A recently released report from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evalu...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 24, 2025

Dubuque City Council signs off on White/Central Corridor vision
The Dubuque City Council this week officially signed off on a vision for the Central Avenue and White Street corridor from downtown to the North End, opting for modest revisions that enhance livabilit...
Courtney Chaffee Jan 24, 2025

Barry Goldberg, Keyboardist Who Played With Bob Dylan At Controversial Newport ’65 Concert, Dies At 83
Celebrated blues-rock keyboardist Barry Goldberg died on Wednesday at the age of 83. A representative for the musician, Bob Merlis, said that Goldberg died in hospice care after a decade-long struggle...
Erik Thompson Jan 23, 2025

Ringo Starr’s Son Zak Starkey Cancels London Show After Suffering Blood Clot In Leg
Zak Starkey, the 59-year-old son of the Beatles' Ringo Starr, had to cancel his band's show in London on Tuesday night (January 21) after the drummer suffered a blood clot in his leg. Starkey has been...
Erik Thompson Jan 23, 2025

Dua Lipa, Miley Cyrus, Mick Jagger Featured In Trailer For Questlove’s ’50 Years Of SNL Music’ Documentary
On Thursday (January 22), the first trailer arrived for the new documentary, Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music, ahead of its premiere on NBC on January 27. The three-hour film, directed ...
Erik Thompson Jan 23, 2025

2025 Oscars Will Cut Best Original Songs Performances To Focus On Honoring L.A. After Devastating Wildfires
On Thursday (January 23), the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the 2025 Oscars won't feature the standard live performances of the Best Original Songs nominees. A statement f...
Erik Thompson Jan 23, 2025









