It’s a good thing “Men in Black II” is doing well at the box office, because star Will Smith has some unexpected costs to take care of. At the beginning of the year, the rapper/actor announced his New Year’s resolution was to help Los Angeles radio personality Big Boy lose weight. Smith pledged to donate $1,000 per pound to charity if the Power 106 DJ could lose 50 pounds. Big Boy, who weighed 510 pounds when he accepted the challenge, has since lost more than 100 pounds through exercise and a healthy diet. “I feel great, and I’m thrilled that… Read more »
Thousands of e-mails, petitions and phone calls have saved the club in Asbury Park where Bruce Springsteen and other Jersey musicians played. The original redevelopment plan called for the Stone Pony to be moved to make way for new housing. Owner Domenic Santana told The New York Times it’s weird to know how many fans around the world obsess about the club, and he decided he couldn’t put a dollar amount on that. The Asbury Park city council will vote in April on a plan to build the housing units around the club, instead of in its place.
The Stone Pony, a mecca for fans of Jersey shore rock ‘n’ roll, appears to have survived a brush with destruction, officials said on Thursday. The dilapidated nightclub, a musical home to such legends as Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith, will be incorporated into a tentative plan to help revitalize the decayed beachfront of Asbury Park, New Jersey, they said. Original plans called for the Stone Pony – the best-known place to catch an impromptu Springsteen appearance – to be demolished or moved, but a rollicking campaign by devoted patrons ensued to preserve the squat, grimy building now sitting amid… Read more »
There are so many pop punk festivals to look forward to in 2024. Of course, this summer, you can catch Stand Atlantic, Magnolia Park, and more artists on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour. Also, Sad Summer Fest is a must-see event. Plus, the most impressive When We Were Young Festival lineup is heading to Las Vegas in October. Now, there’s a new fest to add to your list: Pop Punk Summer Camp. Earlier today, the festival announced the inaugural edition of Pop Punk Summer Camp, which will take place at the Pepsi Amphitheater located in Flagstaff, Arizona on July 14.… Read more »
Sometimes you just need to be straightforward. That’s exactly what Can’t Swim accomplishes across their new song, “No Backbone.” The track taps into a quick-paced pop-punk sound while still holding onto the New Jersey acts post-hardcore instrumentation. Singer Chris LoPorto says that the single was written quickly, but the band still went back to check their work. “Once we finished it, we went back a few times to see if we should add a part or bring more instrumentation/layers to the mix, but whatever we did seemed to take away from the song rather than add to it.” He continues,… Read more »
Anticipation is swiftly building as we approach the kick-off of the ‘Out Of Office’ Something Corporate tour. With the tour now set to launch on the newly added June 20 show in Brooklyn, NY, fans can look forward to Days Away sharing the stage with the Andrew McMahon-led band. Additionally, the tour promises an impressive support lineup, including Hidden In Plain View, Kevin Devine, Allister, and Mae, all set to perform at various shows alongside the iconic emos. In addition to two new shows and the reveal of support across the tour, Something Corporate is working with each show promoter… Read more »
Boys Like Girls just announced a new run of shows, the Lost In Wonderland Small Town USA Summer ’24 tour. The “Blood And Sugar” artists are bringing along special guests Grayscale as support. The tour commences on July 16 at Richmond, Virginia’s The National and concludes on July 28 at Orange Peel in Asheville, North Carolina. Artist presale for the shows begins on Tuesday, April 16. All general tickets will go on sale beginning on Friday, April 19 at 10 AM ET. Secure your tickets here and check out the full tour route below. Beyond their summer tour with Grayscale,… Read more »
Taylor Acorn is kicking ass and taking names, as per usual. The alt-pop-punk star just began her headlining tour through the U.S. and dropped her brand-new single “Greener.” In theme with color, the new track serves as an optimistic follow-up to “Gray.” “‘Greener has to be one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written! I wanted this song to capture a feeling of revelation in that ‘grass is greener’ turn of phrase that we all know — and I think the music video does a great job in showcasing it too,” Acorn shares. She continues, “We all go through struggles… Read more »
We’re so ready to be screaming infidelities alongside Dashboard Confessional this fall! Today, the emo staples announced their fall 2024 headline tour with Boys Like Girls and Taylor Acorn joining as support. The 28-show run will kick off after Labor Day weekend in September, following Dashboard Confessional’s appearances at Lovin’ Life Festival, Bonnaroo, the newly announced All Your Friends Fest, and more. Presale tickets are currently available here, and general on-sale tickets will be available on Friday, April 5, at 10 AM local time. Check out Dashboard Confessional’s full touring and performance schedule below, and get tickets to see them… Read more »
The most bittersweet day has finally arrived. Sum 41 officially dropped their final record, the double album entitled Heaven :x: Hell. Of course, the supercharged quintet has another music video, as well, for the track “Dopamine.” Lead vocalist and upcoming author Deryck Whibley shares, “I can’t believe after all this time, our new and FINAL album is ready to be heard. I really hope you enjoy it and I can’t wait to see you out on the road celebrate the final shows with us.” Out now via Rise Records, Sum 41‘s Heaven :x: Hell is the perfect bookend to a… Read more »
