QC Haunts & History scares up a good time

 Posted on May 24, 2024  |  7 minutes  |  1383 words  |  Zora Stowers

While many area haunted houses guarantee a bone-chilling scare (or dozens), you can actually learn something with your chill at a QC Haunts & History tour. Launched in 2019 by cemetery and ghost expert Minda Powers-Douglas, this weekend will offer QC Haunts tours of downtown Rock Island, in their popular “Gangsters and Ghosts” program. She does tours throughout the year, but they’re most popular in October. “Gangsters and Ghosts” is mostly about the notorious mob boss John Looney (1865-1942). [Read More]

Victor Walters Jr. | Obituaries

 Posted on May 24, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  231 words  |  Noelle Montes

Victor Walters Jr. Mr. Victor “Charles” Walters Jr., 84, of Laurel died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.  He will be greatly missed. He was born on June 20, 1939, in Wayne County. He lived in Jones County until enlisting in the United States Army at the age of 18. He served for 20 years and retired in 1977. [Read More]

Iconic Music Memorabilia for Sale! How to Buy Items From Madonna, Freddie Mercury and More

 Posted on May 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  132 words  |  Lashay Rain

Fans of rock, country and pop will have a chance to own a piece of music history when Julien’s Auctions hosts its annual Music Icons sale on February 27 in Los Angeles. Items include handwritten lyrics to an unpublished song by Queen frontman Freddie Mercury (est. $20,000-$30,000), a burgundy silk robe worn by Madonna in her 1984 “Material Girl” music video ($10,000-$20,000) and a custom-made bass Bill Wyman used for the Rolling Stones’ recordings in 1977 and ’78 ($20,000-$30,000). [Read More]

Riley Green + Luke Combs Team Up for 'Different 'Round Here'

 Posted on May 23, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  284 words  |  Noelle Montes

Riley Green has enlisted his country buddy Luke Combs for a brand new version of the title track of his debut album, "Different 'Round Here." Originally released with the album in September of 2019, the song was written by Green, Randy Montana and Jonathan Singleton. Although the original wasn't pushed to country radio as a single, the tune has a remained a fan favorite, and it's now getting an updated treatment with Combs. [Read More]

Sharon Stone Shares a Stunning Makeup-Free Selfie Plus See More Celebrities With and Without Mak

 Posted on May 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  99 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Looking good, Sharon Stone! The 57-year-old actress took to Instagram on Thursday, Jan. 7 to share a makeup-free selfie — and she looks positively glowing, as always! https://www.instagram.com/p/BANsyqqoCr6/ "Doing my emails with Joe on this rainy day. #SharonStone," the Total Recall star captioned the stunning snapshot of herself and her adorable pup. RELATED: Sharon Stone Opens Up About Being a Single Mom This isn't the first time Sharon has dared to go bare! [Read More]

Tara Reid Stuns in Sequined Dress With Cutouts During Los Angeles Outing: See Photos

 Posted on May 23, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  54 words  |  Zora Stowers

Tara Reid pulled out all the stops when it came to picking an outfit for a recent outing in Los Angeles. The American Pie actress stunned in a glamorous dress covered in sequins as she arrived at Craig’s restaurant on Wednesday, August 23.

Scroll below to see photos from Tara’s recent Hollywood outing.

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The heroine of Hero Street turns 100

 Posted on May 23, 2024  |  8 minutes  |  1555 words  |  Lashay Rain

Nellie Muños is a true heroine. The oldest surviving resident of Hero Street in Silvis (whose brother-in-law was one of the eight acclaimed heroes), the kind, giving and good-hearted lady will turn 100 on Cinco de Mayo, Friday, May 5. They’re expecting over 300 people (from all over the U.S.) at her birthday party Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Silvis. “My mother comes from a large family anyway,” her son Danny Muños said Thursday. [Read More]

'Beverly Hills Cop' Cast: What the 1984 Movie's Stars Are Up to Today

 Posted on May 22, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  343 words  |  Kary Bruening

Time flies when you’re fighting crime! It’s hard to believe it’s been 35 years since the original Beverly Hills Cop debuted on the big screen in 1984, cementing Eddie Murphy as one of our favorite movie police officers in cinema history. The Martin Brest-directed flick — which is equal parts action and comedy — was written by Daniel Petrie Jr. and, along with Eddie, 58, starred the likes of Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Ronny Cox, Lisa Eilbacher and others. [Read More]

Bob Dylan, the Avett Brothers and Mumford and Sons Class Up the Joint With Live 2011 Grammy Performa

 Posted on May 22, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  226 words  |  Noelle Montes

Bob Dylan, the Avett Brothers and Mumford and Sons teamed up for the most straight-ahead and downright musical performance of the night at the 2011 Grammy Awards telecast. As opposed to the parade of highly-choreographed, theatrical performances of many of the pop stars who preceded them, Mumford and Sons launched straight into their song 'The Cave' without much fuss. Unless you count the fact that a couple of them were dressed as backwoods dirt road gas station attendants. [Read More]

Brenda Ladner Carlisle-Guinn | Obituaries

 Posted on May 22, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  260 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Brenda Ladner Carlisle-Guinn Brenda Ladner Carlisle-Guinn died unexpectedly on June 30, 2022, at the young age of 49 on her way to work. Brenda was born in Hattiesburg on March 16, 1973. She attended Lumberton High School and later started her career with Puckett Lab, now known as HubCare Pathology. Brenda married Tony Guinn on June 5, 2012, and we welcomed him into our family with open arms. They both cherished Haley and Olivia more than life itself, but no love could compare to that of her two grandchildren Hayes and Hensley. [Read More]