1973 Country Hit, Written in 5 Minutes, Listed Among ‘Greatest Rock Songs' Of All Time
"Ramblin' Man" was written by Dickey Betts in just five minutes and released as the lead single from the Allman Brothers Band’s 1973 album *Brothers and Sisters*. The track arrived after the tragic deaths of founding members Duane Allman and bassist Berry Oakley, marking a pivotal comeback for the group. Its country‑infused Southern rock sound propelled the song to the band’s only top‑10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The song now ranks among the greatest rock tracks of all time, reflecting its lasting cultural resonance.
Fox Quietly Cancels Emmy-Winning Show After 18 Seasons
Fox announced the quiet cancellation of "So You Think You Can Dance" after 18 seasons, despite its 17 Primetime Emmy wins and a legacy of launching dance talent. The network’s president Rob Wade confirmed there are no plans for a...
McDonald’s Makes Major Menu Change
McDonald’s has launched a nationwide specialty beverage lineup that adds three fruit Refreshers and three crafted sodas, marking its biggest drinks overhaul in years. The fast‑food giant pairs this premium‑drink push with an expanded $3‑or‑less value menu to attract both...
Pizza Hut Closes 49 Locations as Part of Major Restructuring Plan
Pizza Hut is executing a sweeping restructuring known as the "Hut Forward" initiative, which includes closing up to 250 U.S. restaurants by the summer of 2026. So far, at least 49 locations across 20 states have vanished silently, leaving customers...
83-Year-Old Personal Trainer Shares Fitness Advice for Seniors and His Workout Routine for Longevity
Harry King, an 83‑year‑old personal trainer at Planet Fitness, showcases how consistent resistance training can extend healthspan well into the 80s. His weekly split—upper‑body, lower‑body, core, plus optional cardio—focuses on moderate volume and functional movements. King stresses planning, logging progress,...
Pluto TV Launches 3 New Free Channels, Including Battlestar Galactica
Pluto TV introduced three new free, ad‑supported channels in May: Adventure, Hometown Drama, and a dedicated Battlestar Galactica channel. The sci‑fi channel streams the entire franchise—from the 1978 original to the 2003‑09 reboot—without a subscription fee. Adventure focuses on heroic, action‑driven...
There’s a Strange New Twist to Starbucks’ Latest Drink Launch
Starbucks has launched a ready‑to‑drink Coffee & Protein beverage that delivers 22 g of protein, 5 g of prebiotic fiber and only 2 g of sugar per 12‑ounce bottle. To promote the drink, the company introduced a limited‑edition weighted vest priced at $22,...
Review: 'Dutton Ranch' Is a Gritty New Frontier for the 'Yellowstone' Saga
"Dutton Ranch" launches the Yellowstone franchise into Texas, centering on Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler as they navigate cut‑throat ranch politics. The Paramount+ drama blends the original’s family‑conflict core with a harsher frontier‑justice tone, echoing the volatility that defined the...
Walmart Is Selling an Electric Scooter Designed to Carry Small Pets for Under $300 Right Now
Walmart is offering the Mihover 550W Pet‑Friendly Electric Scooter for $297, a 40% discount from its original $500 price. The scooter features a 550‑watt motor, a top speed of about 19 mph, and a 15‑20 mile range on a single charge. Designed...
Resident Alien Season 4 Arrives on Netflix June 6, 2026 – Final Season Details Inside
Netflix will add the fourth and final season of the sci‑fi comedy *Resident Alien* to its U.S. catalog on June 6, 2026. The ten‑episode finale originally aired on Syfy from June to August 2025. The series first arrived on Netflix...
Wayfair Sells a $185 4-Piece Patio Set That Can Easily Fit on a Small Patio or Porch
Wayfair is offering the Ebern Designs Wicker 4‑Person Patio Set for $185, a $390 markdown from its original $575 price. The set includes a glass coffee table, gray foam‑cotton cushions, and a powder‑coated steel frame, with each chair rated for...
Will Chipotle Soon Add Fish Tacos and Desserts? The CEO Gives a Definitive Answer
Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright confirmed the chain will not add breakfast or fish tacos in the near future, citing past failures by rivals and the brand’s refusal to use frozen fish. He emphasized that Chipotle’s growth strategy remains focused on...
Southwest Gets Message From Customers After Ending Free Bags
Southwest Airlines has rolled out a series of high‑profile changes, including ending its free‑bag policy, moving to assigned seating, shifting toward a hybrid hub‑and‑spoke network, and expanding internationally. Despite the backlash, the carrier retained the No. 1 spot in J.D. Power’s...
Celebrating 59 Years of Jimi Hendrix's Groundbreaking Debut Album 'Are You Experienced'
Jimi Hendrix’s debut album “Are You Experienced” turned 59 on May 12, 1967, marking a watershed moment in rock history. The UK release introduced a groundbreaking blues‑rock fusion, while the later U.S. version added hits like “Purple Haze” and spent...
Eddie Van Halen's 'Eruption' Ranked Second in Guitar World's Greatest Solos List
In July 2022 Guitar World asked its guitarist‑heavy readership to vote on the 50 greatest guitar solos. Eddie Van Halen’s one‑minute‑42‑second instrumental "Eruption" from the 1978 debut album was voted the second‑best solo of all time. The poll highlighted the track’s...
What Drives the Price of Gold Up and Down?
Gold is trading around $4,700 per ounce in May 2026, still about 16% below its January peak of $5,600. Analysts are split, with some projecting a climb to $6,000 by year‑end while others advise caution. The metal’s price is shaped by...
Jim Cramer Sends Message to Investors on Popular Safe Haven Asset
Jim Cramer told CNBC viewers on May 7 that he is not bullish on gold, echoing veteran trader Larry Williams’ forecast of further declines. Gold has slipped 13% this year, trading around $4,867 per ounce after peaking at $5,589 in late January....
How Vanilla Fudge's 1967 Cover of 'You Keep Me Hanging On' Shaped Heavy Metal and Led to Their Downfall
In 1967 Vanilla Fudge turned The Supremes’ pop hit “You Keep Me Hanging On” into a seven‑minute psychedelic metal epic, propelling the band into the US Top 10. The track’s slow, heavy arrangement became a template for early heavy‑metal sounds, influencing...
WHOOP Data Links Daily Stress and Anxiety to Worse Sleep and Slower Recovery
WHOOP analyzed data from over 160,000 U.S. members and found that stress and anxiety are the most frequently reported mental‑health challenges. On days when users logged high stress or anxiety, both sleep duration and recovery scores fell sharply below personal...
Why Dolly Parton Is Still the Unrivaled Queen of Country at 80
Dolly Parton, at 80, remains a cultural powerhouse, expanding her empire with the upcoming SongTeller Hotel in downtown Nashville, which includes a museum chronicling her rise from a Tennessee cabin to global stardom. She recently released a new rendition of...
Amazon Is Selling DJI's Self-Guided Neo Mini Drone for Under $140 Right Now
Amazon is offering DJI's Neo Mini drone for $139, a $60 discount from its $199 list price and the lowest Amazon price since its 2024 launch. The compact 135‑gram drone captures 4K video, flies up to 20 minutes, and is...
Goldman Sachs Sends Warning in New U.S. Economic Report
Goldman Sachs released a new outlook on May 8 warning that U.S. personal consumption expenditures (PCE) inflation will linger near 3 percent through 2026, well above the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent target, driven by higher energy costs. The bank pushed back its forecast...
Legacy Snack Solutions Recalls Pita Chips Due to Salmonella Risk
Legacy Snack Solutions has voluntarily recalled its Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips with Parmesan, Garlic & Herb after detecting a potential Salmonella contamination in the seasoning blend. The recall is limited to batches sold in Indiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio and...
COVID Response Coordinator Shares Why the Hantavirus Won’t Turn Into Another Pandemic
Former White House COVID‑19 response coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha told Good Morning America that the recent hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius is unlikely to become a pandemic. He explained that hantavirus, especially the rare Andes strain,...
Netflix Is Bringing Back One of Its Most Beloved Adaptations Next Month for Season 2
Netflix will launch Season 2 of its live‑action Avatar: The Last Airbender on June 25, 2026, following a record‑breaking debut that drew 21.2 million views in four days and 153.4 million hours in its first week. The renewal includes back‑to‑back production of Seasons 2 and 3,...
Could Viagra and Cialis Help Protect Eye Health? New Study Suggests a Link
A new observational study of more than 47,000 men aged 40 and older found that users of phosphodiesterase‑5 (PDE‑5) inhibitors such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra had a modestly lower incidence of glaucoma signs and open‑angle glaucoma over three years....
56 Years Ago Today, The Beatles Released Their Final Album, 'Let It Be'
On May 8, 1970 the Beatles issued Let It Be, their final studio album and companion documentary. The record featured hits such as “Get Back,” “Across the Universe,” and the title track, and was the only Beatles project produced by Phil Spector, whose...
Oasis Documentary, From 'Peaky Blinders' Creator, Finally Gets a Release Date
The iconic British band Oasis will debut an untitled documentary in IMAX theaters on September 11, 2026, followed by a global streaming release on Disney+ and Hulu later that year. The film, written by Steven Knight—renowned for "Peaky Blinders" and...
‘It’ Star James Ransone’s Wife Gets Real About Raising Children Alone After His Death
Jamie McPhee, widow of actor James Ransone, who died by suicide in December 2025 at age 46, is publicly sharing her experience as a single mother to their 7‑year‑old son Jack and 4‑year‑old daughter Violet. On Jack’s birthday she posted...
Terry Crews Teases Hidden References in His New 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7' Operator Skin (Exclusive)
Terry Crews joins Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 as the new Operator skin “The Replacer,” debuting today. In an exclusive Men’s Journal interview, Crews reveals hidden nods to his America’s Got Talent hosting and Expendables action roles. He describes how...
Netflix Quietly Removes Underrated 2013 Action Movie
Netflix removed the 2013 action thriller *Homefront* from its U.S. library on May 1, 2026 as part of its regular licensed‑content purge. The film, starring Jason Statham and written by Sylvester Stallone, earned $48 million worldwide against a $22 million budget, making...
'Dead Man's Wire' Quietly Joins Netflix After Box Office Flop
Gus Van Sant’s thriller *Dead Man’s Wire* will debut on Netflix on May 28, 2026 after a limited theatrical run that generated just $3.55 million against a $13 million budget. The film, starring Bill Skarsgård and Dacre Montgomery, earned strong critical praise, holding a 91% Rotten...
'The Dog Whisperer,' Cesar Millan Explains How Halo Collar 5 Helps Dog Owners Maintain Control (Exclusive)
Cesar Millan, co‑founder of Halo Collar, discussed the Halo Collar 5, a GPS‑enabled smart collar that lets owners set virtual boundaries and deliver sound, vibration or static cues via a mobile app. The device is positioned as a humane alternative to...
New 'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced' Gameplay Confirms Returning Fan-Favorite Features
Ubisoft unveiled new gameplay footage for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, confirming that classic features such as social stealth, Eagle Vision, and the money‑throwing mechanic will return. The demo also showcases fresh additions, including a seamless open world without loading...
Casio's '80s-Inspired Solar-Powered G-Shock Is $55 Off, and It's a Bona Fide Bestseller
Casio’s iconic G‑Shock GW‑M5610U‑1 is on sale for $110 on Amazon, a 30% discount from its regular $165 price. The black‑and‑gray model has sold over 2,000 units in the past month, landing it among Amazon’s top‑25 bestselling watches. It features...
Amazon Has a Swarovski Necklace That ‘Shines Beautifully’ for Over 50% Off Ahead of Mother's Day
Amazon is offering the Swarovski Imber All Around Necklace for $116, a 53% discount from its regular $249 price, just in time for Mother’s Day. The gold‑plated brass piece features crystal and zirconia accents that sit at the collarbone, appealing...
Michael Jackson’s Son Prince Says Joe Jackson “Softened Up” Later in Life
Prince Jackson told KIIS‑102.7 host Jojo Wright that he was fortunate to call his grandfather Joe Jackson “Grandpa,” noting the patriarch softened later in life. The comments came while promoting the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," which Prince also executive‑produced. He...
'Purple Rain': 1984 Prince Hit Regarded as Having 'The Greatest Guitar Solo of All Time'
Rolling Stone has crowned Prince’s 1984 hit "Purple Rain" as the No. 1 guitar solo of all time, adding to the song’s already impressive accolades. The solo, first performed live at Minneapolis’ First Avenue in August 1983, helped cement the track’s status as...
Taking Daily Breaks Is the Simplest Way to Prevent Burnout, Neuroscientist Says
Burnout reached a record 66% of workers in 2025, with middle‑aged men hit hardest. Neuroscientist Ramses Alcaide explains that chronic stress depletes brain energy, spikes cortisol, and suppresses testosterone and growth hormone. He recommends short, intentional daily breaks—walks, stretches, or...
Do Recovery Shoes Really Work? A Pedorthist Breaks Down the Truth About the Trend
Recovery shoes have exploded onto gym floors, marketed as high‑tech foam slides that promise faster post‑workout healing. A certified pedorthist acknowledges they can offload pressure from the heel and forefoot, but notes peer‑reviewed research on these specific products is limited....
Billboard Names Lionel Richie and Diana Ross's 'Endless Love' Best Love Song Ever
Billboard released a data‑driven list of the 50 best love songs, ranking Lionel Richie and Diana Ross’s 1981 duet “Endless Love” at the top. The ranking relies on Hot 100 chart performance from 1958 through February 2026, counting weeks at No. 1 and...
Johnny Cash's 'Hurt': The Sad Song Inspired by Nine Inch Nails' Original Hit
In March 2003, 70‑year‑old Johnny Cash released his cover of Nine Inch Nails’ "Hurt" as a single from the album *American IV: The Man Comes Around*, marking his final chart‑release before his death. The original 1994 version by Nine Inch Nails reached...
Nintendo's Highest-Selling Game Ever Almost Never Existed
Nintendo’s Wii Sports, bundled free with the 2006 Wii console, has sold almost 83 million copies, making it the company’s best‑selling game. Despite its massive success, internal debate arose as Shigeru Miyamoto objected to giving away the title, fearing it devalued...
'Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' Quietly Teases Carnage for the Roster
Bandai Namco and PlayStation announced two new fighters for the upcoming 4v4 tag‑fighter Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls – the Hulk and Shuri’s Black Panther – expanding the Fighting Avengers lineup. The trailer’s closing green flash revealed a Spider‑Man face‑scratch and the...
Before 'The White Lotus,' Mike White and Laura Dern Created This Overlooked 2011 Show
Laura Dern has been announced as a cast member for season 4 of Mike White’s hit series *The White Lotus*, reuniting the Emmy‑winning duo after a decade‑long gap. Their earlier collaboration was the HBO dark comedy *Enlightened* (2011‑2012), in which Dern’s...
Mad Max: Fury Road Crowned Best Action Movie Ever by Collider in 2025
In May 2025, entertainment outlet Collider crowned George Miller’s 2015 film *Mad Max: Fury Road* the best action movie of all time. The accolade adds to the film’s impressive résumé, which includes a Best Picture nomination and eight Academy Award...
What Was Spirit Airlines' Last Flight? Plus, See Footage of the Last Plane Landing
Spirit Airlines announced an orderly wind‑down of operations on May 2, 2026, ending 62 years in business and 34 years as a scheduled ultra‑low‑cost carrier. The airline’s final flight, Flight 1833, departed Detroit for Dallas and touched down at 1:08 a.m. ET,...
Experts Name 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' The Greatest Video Game Ever
In May 2023 GQ surveyed 239 industry experts, ranking The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as the greatest video game ever. The open‑world design, player agency, and systemic gameplay were cited as decisive factors. The title also logged...
'Super Mario Galaxy' Ranked 'Best Nintendo Wii Game' On Metacritic
Super Mario Galaxy, released in 2007 for the Nintendo Wii, is now ranked the highest‑rated Wii title on Metacritic. The game sold over 12 million copies, earned universal critical praise, and won the inaugural BAFTA Game of the Year award. A remastered version...
Netflix Quietly Adds 'Airport 77' Almost 50 Years After Box Office Success
Netflix added the 1977 disaster‑action film *Airport '77* to its U.S. streaming catalog on May 1, 2026, giving the cult classic a new home after nearly five decades. The movie, directed by Jerry Jameson, stars Jack Lemmon alongside Lee Grant, Christopher...