Ozzy Osbourne, Controversial Heavy Metal Pioneer, Dies Weeks After Farewell Show Ozzy Osbourne, Controversial Heavy Metal Pioneer, Dies Weeks After Farewell Show
Ozzy Osbourne, Controversial Heavy Metal Pioneer, Dies Weeks After Farewell Show Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, the once-troubled rockstar who co-founded Black Sabbath, has died less than three weeks after his farewell concert. Osbourne died on the morning of Tuesday, July 22, according to a family statement posted on his Instagram page. The "Crazy Train" singer was 76 years old. His family said that the rocker, nicknamed "The Prince of Darkness," passed away with them and "surrounded by love." "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning," the statement read. "We ask everyone to…
Jenks Bartender Behind Viral Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ Moment Revels In Fame Jenks Bartender Behind Viral Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ Moment Revels In Fame
Jenks Bartender Behind Viral Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ Moment Revels In Fame The woman who filmed the viral Coldplay kiss-cam moment at Gillette Stadium last week, capturing then-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristen Cabot's infamous moment, is from New Jersey. And she just so happens to be a bartender at Jenks Club, the Point Pleasant bar where scenes from MTV's "Jersey Shore" was filmed. Grace Springer was at the Massachusetts concert when she caught the now-viral clip that’s been splashed across social media and news sites ever since. As of Sunday, July 20, the TikTok video had garnered 114.8M views. Springer told the US Sun that she never intended to cause cont…
'What Would You Do?' Rapper Robbie Pardlo Of Willingboro Dead At 46 'What Would You Do?' Rapper Robbie Pardlo Of Willingboro Dead At 46
'What Would You Do?' Rapper Robbie Pardlo Of Willingboro Dead At 46 Robbie Pardlo, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated R&B group City High, has died at the age of 46 in Willingboro, NJ, TMZ reports, citing a representative for the artist. Condolences flooded the comments of Pardlo’s final Instagram post a day before TMZ broke the news. Pardlo’s voice helped define the early 2000s with “What Would You Do?” — a raw anthem that tackled poverty, addiction, and survival. The song soared up the charts and made City High, a Willingboro-based group, a household name. View this post on Instagram A post shared …
Mahwah's Kathryne Badura, Fashion Attorney, Music Lover, Dies At 38 Mahwah's Kathryne Badura, Fashion Attorney, Music Lover, Dies At 38
Mahwah's Kathryne Badura, Fashion Attorney, Music Lover, Dies At 38 Kathryne Badura, a Bergen County native who built a career at the intersection of fashion, law, and business, died on Tuesday, June 24, according to her obituary on the Vander Plaat Funeral Home website. She was 38 years old. Services were held Tuesday, July 8 at St. Elizabeth RC Church in Wyckoff. Born in Paterson and raised in Fair Lawn before moving to Mahwah, Badura graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy in 2004, where she was an honors student, athlete, and performer, her obituary says. She continued her academic and artistic pursuits at Villanova University, graduating magna cum laud…
Company Breaks Silence After CEO, HR Chief Seen Cuddling At Foxboro Coldplay Show Company Breaks Silence After CEO, HR Chief Seen Cuddling At Foxboro Coldplay Show
Company Breaks Silence After CEO, HR Chief Seen Cuddling At Foxboro Coldplay Show It's been far from "Paradise" for Astronomer after the company's CEO and human resources chief were spotted having a suspected affair at a Coldplay concert. Searches for the word "Astronomer" exploded in the aftermath of the scandalous moment caught on camera at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. According to Google Trends, the term saw very little traffic until interest surged on the morning of Thursday, July 17. The New York artificial intelligence firm's CEO, Andy Byron, and chief people officer, Kristin Cabot, appeared on the "kiss cam" during Coldplay's show on Wednesday, July…
Gaithersburg Singer Tricked Into 'AGT' Audition, Then Simon Cowell Calls Her Song 'Boring' Gaithersburg Singer Tricked Into 'AGT' Audition, Then Simon Cowell Calls Her Song 'Boring'
Gaithersburg Singer Tricked Into 'AGT' Audition, Then Simon Cowell Calls Her Song 'Boring' An aspiring Maryland singer got the surprise of a lifetime during what she thought was a VIP tour at "America’s Got Talent." Gaithersburg native Anna Wilson, 21, had her world turned upside down by her mother, who pulled a fast one on her in front of a raucous audience during auditions for the popular show. Wilson thought she and her mother were in for a special VIP experience out in California — but her mother had something a little bigger in mind before they even boarded the plane out west. During the latest round of auditions aired on NBC, Wilson's mother Carrie took to the stage, spark…
Popular Classic Rock Band Cancels CT Show, Entire Tour Due To Extreme Weather Popular Classic Rock Band Cancels CT Show, Entire Tour Due To Extreme Weather
Popular Classic Rock Band Cancels CT Show, Entire Tour Due To Extreme Weather The band behind hits like "Jet Airliner" and "The Joker" is canceling its tour weeks before it was set to begin in the Northeast. The Steve Miller Band announced the cancellation of its entire tour, according to a message on the group's website posted on Thursday, July 17. The "Fly Like An Eagle" performers cited dangerous weather conditions across the country. The rock band hasn't said if or when the concerts will be rescheduled. "The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, and massive forest fires make these risks for you, our audience, the band, …
Yes They Are: Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls Co-Headline 2025 Tour Yes They Are: Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls Co-Headline 2025 Tour
Yes They Are: Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls Co-Headline 2025 Tour Melissa Etheridge and the Indigo Girls are teaming up for the first time ever on the “Yes We Are” Tour, and Northeast fans won’t want to miss this rare co-headlining event. Tickets are already live—and you can grab yours now. The 2025 tour unites two iconic acts whose music has shaped generations. While Etheridge and the Indigo Girls have shared festival stages over the years, this marks their first full tour together, blending Etheridge’s fiery rock anthems with the Indigo Girls’ harmony-rich folk sound for an unforgettable concert experience. Catch them at these Northeast stops: Aug. 31…
So Happy Together: Iconic ’60s Acts Hit The Road This Summer So Happy Together: Iconic ’60s Acts Hit The Road This Summer
So Happy Together: Iconic ’60s Acts Hit The Road This Summer The Happy Together Tour is back and ready to bring a little sunshine and harmony to your summer with a lineup that’s straight out of the golden age of AM radio.  Featuring The Turtles, Jay & The Americans, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues, and The Cowsills, this nostalgia-packed show is rolling through the Northeast—and there’s still time to snag tickets. Here’s where you can catch the tour: July 30 — Lynn Memorial Auditorium, Lynn, MA July 31 — Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA August 2 — Toyota Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, CT Fans can expect an evening …
SiriusXM Launches First Ad-Supported Subscription Tier: What Listeners Should Know SiriusXM Launches First Ad-Supported Subscription Tier: What Listeners Should Know
SiriusXM Launches First Ad-Supported Subscription Tier: What Listeners Should Know SiriusXM is rolling out its first advertising-supported subscription plan aimed at drivers who don't renew after free trials expire in their vehicles. The new SiriusXM Play service costs under $7 per month, the satellite radio company announced on Tuesday, July 15. The tier with limited ads includes more than 130 channels in the car, along with access to SiriusXM's streaming app. SiriusXM Play is currently available on a limited basis but is expected to expand to nearly 100 million vehicles by the end of 2025. The plan targets a key audience: drivers who enjoy SiriusXM during free…
This NY Locale Named America's Best Town To Visit This NY Locale Named America's Best Town To Visit
This NY Locale Named America's Best Town To Visit Where can you find a waterfall, a blues club, and world-class waffles, all in one Top 10 list? CNN Travel has unveiled its second annual ranking of America’s Best Towns To Visit, spotlighting small cities with standout charm, and a big dose of the unexpected. The outlet tapped its readers and contributors for nominations.  It then narrowed the field by evaluating each town’s attractions, dining and drink options, cultural and nightlife scenes, identity, diversity, proximity to other destinations, and general “wow factor.” Travel essentials like lodging and accessibility were also con…
Little Ferry Nightlife Icon DJ Ammo Dies Suddenly, Shockwaves Spread Through NYC Club Scene Little Ferry Nightlife Icon DJ Ammo Dies Suddenly, Shockwaves Spread Through NYC Club Scene
Little Ferry Nightlife Icon DJ Ammo Dies Suddenly, Shockwaves Spread Through NYC Club Scene Friends, family, and fans are mourning the sudden loss of Mossna M. Varasteh, a Bergen County native known worldwide as DJ Ammo, whose reach spanned from New York City to Asia. Varasteh, 42, died on Tuesday, July 8. He had gone to bed, gotten up around 5 a.m., gone back to sleep and was found unresponsive just hours later, his loved ones said. An exact cause has not yet been identified. Ammo had recently returned from performances in Japan, Germany, Amsterdam, and Aruba, and was still DJing major New York City events just weeks before his passing. He got his start in the summer after 8th g…