Eagles Founder Randy Meisner Dead At 77 [VIDEO]
Eagles co-founder Randy Meisner has died. The longtime bassist's death was announced by the band through their website Thursday. According to the statement, Meisner was suffering from COPD - a respiratory ailment - and passed the previous evening. Meisner (second from the left) was an original member of the Eagles and...
Jul 28, 2023
Oscar Mayer to Change the Name of the Iconic "Wienermobile"
In a move that is sure to fire discussion amongst hot dog enthusiasts, Oscar Mayer - the 140-year-old meat products company with ties to Wisconsin - has changed the name of their longtime vehicle-slash-mascot, the "Wienermobile" as part of a marketing plan to promote a new product. The new "Frankmobile&q...
May 17, 2023
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Wrexham Wins! European Football Team Owned by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds Wins National League Title, Gets Promoted Next Season [VIDEO]
It is literally a Hollywood ending. Wrexham AFC - the Welsh football club ("soccer" club to most Americans) owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney - clinched the National League title in Europe Saturday evening and gains promotion to a higher tier league next season. It is a huge win to cap off a record-s...
Apr 22, 2023
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Gary Rossington - Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist and Last Remaining Founding Member - Dead At 71
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington (pictured right) passed away Sunday at the age of 71. Rossington was the last remaining original member of the longtime rock group formed in Jacksonville, Florida. The band's Facebook page reported his death Sunday. Rossington was an integral part of the group's major hits inc...
Mar 06, 2023
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Area Woman Competes For Inked Magazine Cover Girl, Voting Is Live Now
UPDATE: Lauran made the Top 15 and moves on for a shot at the Top Ten! Voting continues until March 16th at 9PM Central. UPDATE: Lauran is currently in 4th! Voting continues through March 16th at 9PM Central. A local woman is on her way to be the next Inked Magazine cover girl as long as her strong start in the early ...
Feb 07, 2023
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Soundgarden, Iron Maiden, Warren Zevon Among 2023 Rock & Roll HOF Nominees [VOTE]
The nominees for the 2023 class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame were announced early Wednesday morning featuring a number of WAPL artists. Soundgarden made the cut along with Iron Maiden and the late Warren Zevon. Kate Bush - who had been previously nominated as well as a WAPL artist in the 80s - is up for nomina...
Feb 01, 2023
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Important (Musical) Warning About Staying Off the Ice - MUST Listen! [AUDIO]
Already this season, at least three guys have had to been rescued from Wisconsin lakes for trying to go out on the ice to fish. You're probably guessing this happened up nort'. Wrong-o, Bucko! The two incidents, involving the three men, all happened in the Madison area. One of them reportedly happened November 26th. Do...
Dec 10, 2022
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"Christmas Story" Sequel Releases Full Trailer [VIDEO]
The newest installment of the Christmas Story franchise is set to make its debut this month and has just released the official trailer. A Christmas Story Christmas will be available for streaming starting November 17th on HBO Max and features much of the same cast as the original film from 1983. Peter Billingsley ret...
Nov 01, 2022
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New Kellogg's Collaboration Offers Alcoholic "Eggo Nog" For the Holidays
"Eggo Nog Appalachian Sippin' Cream" is a cream-based alcoholic liqueur born of a collaboration between Kellogg's and Sugarlands Distillery based in Gatlinburg, TN. The product is inspired by the breakfast company's iconic Eggo waffles.
Oct 13, 2022
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"Violent Night" Puts Bloody Spin on Christmas [VIDEO]
Christmas is about to get a little bloodier. Violent Night is coming to theaters in time for the holidays. The film stars David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow, Hellboy) as Santa Claus, who has to save a young girl (who is on the "Nice List") and her family from kidnappers, led by John Leguizamo (John ...
Oct 06, 2022
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