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The film franchise’s official website posted that the original “Star Wars” will be screened for its 50th anniversary in ...
12/08/2025

The film franchise’s official website posted that the original “Star Wars” will be screened for its 50th anniversary in 2027. It will be a “newly restored” version of the benchmark sci-fi film that launched a genre, complete with the scene where Han shoots first.

Settle the debate. Did Han shoot first?

12/08/2025

This day in classic rock history, December 9th 1980: John Lennon is shot and killed outside his New York City apartment building, The Dakota. Mark David Chapman, a former mental patient who had earlier that day asked for and received Lennon's autograph, was arrested and convicted for the killing. He's still in prison to this day.

Chapman's been eligible for parole 14 times, but he's been denied every time so far. His next parole hearing is in 2027.

(video courtesy of CBS News)

'Tis the season! What are you adding to the list?
12/08/2025

'Tis the season! What are you adding to the list?

Get in a rockin’ holiday mood with these Classic Rock favorites

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Gene Simmons is headed to Washington.
12/07/2025

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Gene Simmons is headed to Washington.

Freddie Mercury's debut solo album, Mr. Bad Guy, has just been reissued for its 40th anniversary. To mark the occasion, ...
12/06/2025

Freddie Mercury's debut solo album, Mr. Bad Guy, has just been reissued for its 40th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Mercury's official YouTube channel has debuted the first in a three-part series dedicated to the release.

Even in death, Jimmy Buffett still finds his way into the party!
12/05/2025

Even in death, Jimmy Buffett still finds his way into the party!

Jimmy Buffett was posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024 in the Musical Excellence category, and even though he passed away in 2023, it turns out he was still able to attend the ceremony.

This is a very big deal both literally and figuratively. Hopefully this doesn't end with higher monthly prices!
12/05/2025

This is a very big deal both literally and figuratively. Hopefully this doesn't end with higher monthly prices!

"This acquisition brings together two pioneering entertainment businesses, combining Netflix’s innovation, global reach and best-in-class streaming service with Warner Bros.’ century-long legacy of world-class storytelling."

Luckily, they found child-birthing supplies in aisle 14, right next to the fudge, and boiled peanuts.
12/05/2025

Luckily, they found child-birthing supplies in aisle 14, right next to the fudge, and boiled peanuts.

“It’s going to be fun to get the birth certificate. It’s going to say the location is Buc-ee’s."

Happy Birthday to Gary Rossington!
12/04/2025

Happy Birthday to Gary Rossington!

Lynyrd Skynyrd is sacred here in Jacksonville. The towering sounds are as much a part of the skyline as the Main Street Bridge and the Modis building. One of the major pieces that made that band's name ring around the World is Gary Rossington. On this day we wish him a big Happy Birthday.

Steve Cropper, the Rock & Rock Hall of Fame guitarist, singer and producer who helped define the “Memphis soul” sound wi...
12/04/2025

Steve Cropper, the Rock & Rock Hall of Fame guitarist, singer and producer who helped define the “Memphis soul” sound with Stax Records during the 1960s and ‘70s, died Wednesday at 84 years old. He's behind songs made famous by Booker T. and the MG’s, Wilson Pickett, and Otis Redding.

A look at the career of influential guitarist Steve Cropper, who died on Dec. 3 at the age of 84.

Anybody who has ever had to battle cancer knows that when the battle is over, it doesn't always mean the war is finished...
12/04/2025

Anybody who has ever had to battle cancer knows that when the battle is over, it doesn't always mean the war is finished. Dave says the prognosis looks good, but still concerning none the less.

Dave Coulier says he has been diagnosed with a second type of cancer, less than one year after announcing he had completed treatment for Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

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