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Violin From "Titanic" To Be Auctioned Off, Reese's Pretzels, & More

2 weeks ago | kicks99.com | Brian Ives

Pretzels are good at any time, and especially during the game. And talk about easy– open the bag, pour in a bowl and DONE! Photo: ShutterstockShutterstockToday's news includes the violin from Titanic being auctioned off, Hershey's introducing Reese's Pretzels, and a young entrepreneur being turned down by 15 colleges. Trending News With The Krew, each weekday at 7:15 a.m. and 9:25 a.m., on Kicks 99 is powered by Leonard Truck Outfitters. Cody: We're powered by Leonard Truck Outfitters.
Would Chris Pratt Make a Good Indiana Jones?

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Brian Ives

By Brian Ives You know that flashback scene in Guardians of the Galaxy where a young Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) is kidnapped by aliens? And how he goes on to an extraterrestrial starship and becomes a member of a mercenary gang, calling himself "Star-Lord"? Before growing into a slightly more responsible guy and linking up with a talking raccoon, a talking tree and a couple of colorful assassins.
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Was A Good Movie

1 month ago | coyotecountrylv.com | Brian Ives

Yes, that’s kind of an overly straightforward headline, but Captain America: Brave New World actually was a good movie. That seems like a noteworthy thing to point out, as the film seems to be the target of a lot of negative hype. It has a lowly 50% approval rate among critics on Rotten Tomatoes (although it has an 80% approval rate among fans). Only two MCU films have fared worse on the “Tomatometer”: 2021’s The Eternals (47%) and 2023’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (46%).
'Saturday Night Live': 5 Great Moments From This Weekend

1 month ago | coyotecountrylv.com | Brian Ives

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 16: Eddie Murphy attends SNL50: The Anniversary Special on February 16, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)At Friday night's "Saturday Night Live: The Homecoming Concert" event, Saturday Night Live alumni Jimmy Fallon quipped, "I actually have two things in common with SNL this year. We both turn 50.
‘Physical Graffiti’ Marked Their Zenith

2 months ago | playjackradio.com | Brian Ives

By the mid-’70s, Led Zeppelin really had nothing to prove. The critics, of course, didn’t like them. The band, rightfully, didn’t care about the critics. While Rolling Stone was crapping on classic Zeppelin albums, they were gushing over (cough) timeless albums by the likes of, er, the Motors, Crabby Appleton, and Blue Jug. But the fans knew the deal: Led Zeppelin was one of the greatest bands of all time. It was apparent from their first album and the follow-up, both of which were released in 1969.
‘Physical Graffiti’ Marked Their Zenith

2 months ago | wmgk.com | Brian Ives

By the mid-’70s, Led Zeppelin really had nothing to prove. The critics, of course, didn’t like them. The band, rightfully, didn’t care about the critics. While Rolling Stone was crapping on classic Zeppelin albums, they were gushing over (cough) timeless albums by the likes of, er, the Motors, Crabby Appleton, and Blue Jug. But the fans knew the deal: Led Zeppelin was one of the greatest bands of all time. It was apparent from their first album and the follow-up, both of which were released in 1969.
‘Physical Graffiti’ Marked Their Zenith

2 months ago | wror.com | Brian Ives

By the mid-’70s, Led Zeppelin really had nothing to prove. The critics, of course, didn’t like them. The band, rightfully, didn’t care about the critics. While Rolling Stone was crapping on classic Zeppelin albums, they were gushing over (cough) timeless albums by the likes of, er, the Motors, Crabby Appleton, and Blue Jug. But the fans knew the deal: Led Zeppelin was one of the greatest bands of all time. It was apparent from their first album and the follow-up, both of which were released in 1969.
Andrew Watt Has Been Producing Rock Legends For Five Years

2 months ago | wmmr.com | Brian Ives

Five years ago this week, Ozzy Osbourne released his Ordinary Man album, produced by a young guy named Andrew Watt. Watt may have been new to rock fans, although his work had been all over the pop charts for years on tracks by Selena Gomez, Camila Cabello, Hailee Steinfeld, and Cardi B, among others. How did this kid – born in 1990! – end up producing Ozzy? Not to mention the Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Elton John, and Iggy Pop? By all accounts, Watt has an encyclopedic knowledge of these artists.
Andrew Watt Has Been Producing Rock Legends For Five Years

2 months ago | wrif.com | Brian Ives

Five years ago this week, Ozzy Osbourne released his Ordinary Man album, produced by a young guy named Andrew Watt. Watt may have been new to rock fans, although his work had been all over the pop charts for years on tracks by Selena Gomez, Camila Cabello, Hailee Steinfeld, and Cardi B, among others. How did this kid – born in 1990! – end up producing Ozzy? Not to mention the Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Elton John, and Iggy Pop? By all accounts, Watt has an encyclopedic knowledge of these artists.
Vince Gill Announces 50th Anniversary Tour

2 months ago | 995qyk.com | Brian Ives

Vince Gill, one of country music’s most enduring and celebrated artists, has announced an expansive 50th-anniversary tour to honor his legendary career. With over 30 scheduled performances, the tour will kick off on May 8, 2025, in Rochester, New York, and wrap up with a special four-night residency at the Ryman Auditorium from August 13-16, 2025—a homecoming moment for Gill and his devoted fans.