The annual Perseid meteor shower, which is known as one of the brightest meteor showers, happens near the end of summer. Here’s everything you need to know.… MORE
James Holmes sentenced to life in prison
A jury announced that James Holmes will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing 12 and wounding 70 at an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater in 2012.… MORE
American football legend Frank Gifford dies
Former NFL star and sportscaster Frank Gifford died of natural causes in his Connecticut home, his family said. He was 84 years old.… MORE
Karaoke can make your career!
Anthony Bourdain travels to South Korea, where he’s reminded of the country’s voracious appetite for a good time.… MORE
Practice makes putting perfect
Practice makes putting perfect. Dave Pelz gives Shane O’Donoghue a tour of his futuristic golfing green — a perfect place to practice the short game. … MORE
4 pilots report drones nearby while approaching airport!
CNN’s Rene Marsh reports on drone sightings near Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.… MORE
WHO: New Ebola vaccine “Highly effective”
A newly developed vaccine against the deadly Ebola virus is “highly effective” and could help prevent its spread in the current and future outbreaks, the World Health Organization says. CNN’s Elizabeth Cohen reports.… MORE
Off the wall video of the day!
Orangutan kisses a pregnant woman’s belly. CNN’s Jeanne Moos reports viewers are going ape.… MORE
Motocross star surfs big waves on his bike
Motocross veteran Robbie Maddison rides a modified dirt bike on huge waves in Tahiti.… MORE
Is Tesla in Trouble? Facebook’s answer to Periscope!
CNN’s Nina dos Santos speaks with tech guru Shelly Palmer about Tesla’s warning it will deliver fewer cars this year and Facebook’s challenge to Periscope.… MORE
Rock News
Foreigner Singer Kelly Hansen Is Leaving The Group, Replaced By Guitarist Luis Maldonado
During The Voice finale on Tuesday (May 20), Foreigner announced that lead singer Kelly Hansen will be leaving the band, with guitarist Luis Maldonado set to take over the role. “Being the voice of Foreigner has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” Hansen said in a statement. “But it’s time to pass…
Gorillaz Celebrating 25th Anniversary With ‘House of Kong’ Exhibition And Special London Shows
Gorillaz will mark their 25th anniversary with four standalone live shows at east London’s Copper Box Arena on August 29-30 and September 2-3. The performances will coincide with the opening of an immersive exhibition, House Of Kong, which will offer fans access to the virtual band’s headquarters, while chronicling their animated history since the release…
Iron Maiden Requests Fans “Severely Limit” Phone Usage During Upcoming Shows
On Tuesday (May 20), Iron Maiden shared a message urging fans to limit their phone usage during their upcoming Run for Your Lives World Tour, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary heavy metal band. “We really want fans to enjoy the shows first hand, rather than on their small screens,” explains Maiden’s longtime manager,…
Judas Priest Documentary On The Way, Co-Directed By Tom Morello
Tom Morello is co-directing the career-spanning rock documentary, The Ballad of Judas Priest, which will be released later this year via Sony Music Vision. The film – which is also co-directed by Sam Dunn – will focus on the history of heavy-metal legends Judas Priest, and their five-decade musical journey from their hometown in Birmingham,…