Aretha Franklin’s sons have been awarded ownership of her old properties, owing to a will found between couch cushions. The decision came four months after a jury ruled that the document was legal despite being difficult to read. Franklin signed it with a smiley face inside the letter “A”. The papers, which date from 2014, […]
SO GOOD: David Gilmour showcases his signature “swell” method, one of the keys of his expressive soloing approach.
The Pink Floyd guitarist pinpoints which tracks from his new album, Luck and Strange, he employed the swell approach on. David Gilmour, the maestro of delays, has revealed more about how he creates the sound he refers to as “swell” – a multi-delay effect that resembles a synthetic pad. “I call it’swell’ because it sounds […]
WHAT A HEFTY PROBLEM: The Bengals are already dealing with two difficulties during training camp.
Training camp has begun in Cincinnati, with the Bengals hoping to rebound after a poor 2023 season. By all reports, the Bengals’ camp has started off well, with star quarterback Joe Burrow looking like his old self after suffering a season-ending wrist injury last season that necessitated surgery, and a couple of unproven players already […]
SO GOOD: Steve Vai helped Jacob Collier become a better player without even touching a guitar.
The newly minted Strandberg trademark artist reveals how Vai’s innovative thinking influenced his approach to guitar. Jacob Collier has opened out about his relationship with one of his “dearest friends,” Steve Vai, and how he helped him become a better player without ever touching an electric guitar. The creative genre-hopping multi-instrumentalist, who recently partnered with […]
JUST NOW: Cowboys All-Pro removed from restricted list; cleared to continue playmaking duties.
This time last offseason, Dallas Cowboys supporters had high hopes for the secondary. The training camp began with a new face on the border. The Cowboys front staff found a way to acquire a former All-Pro and Defensive Player of the Year in return for a fifth-round draft pick. That guy was Stephon Gilmore, and […]
JUST NOW: European powers prepare upgraded plan to sign ‘amazing’ Arsenal ace—report
Olympique Marseille have intensified their efforts to secure the signing of Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah by submitting an improved bid for the English striker. According to The Athletic, the latest £16.8 million offer from the French giants is around the same figure as their previous proposal, but the payment structure is close to Arsenal’s demands. […]
UPDATE: Nick Mason is serious about using AI to generate new Pink Floyd songs.
“The thing to do would be to have an AI situation where David and Roger become friends again” Nick Mason has indicated a desire to employ AI to generate new Pink Floyd tunes. The drummer recently spoke with The Sunday Mirror (via Music News) on the possibility of reuniting Pink Floyd using artificial intelligence. David […]
NEWS NOW: Packers’ Josh Jacobs becomes brutally honest about dumping Broncos and Giants.
Jordan Love, the former third-year quarterback, led the Green Bay Packers to an amazing 2023-24 season. Love helped the Packers reach the second round of the playoffs. However, Green Bay signed a new offensive contributor in free agency, who hopes to help the team continue to progress. Josh Jacobs, a former Las Vegas Raiders running […]
JUST NOW: MAGA mocked during hysteria over’severed Trump head’ as Green Day singer holds up mask.
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong held up a plastic Donald Trump mask with the word “idiot” inscribed on the forehead at a gig in Washington, D.C. this week, sending MAGA supporters into a frenzy on social media. On X Thursday, a photo of Armstrong wearing a smirking Trump mask went viral, with the hashtag “severed […]
NEWS NOW: After the busiest Deadline in years, all eyes turn to 2025 and beyond.
Baltimore — This is not what the Blue Jays wanted to do on July 30. They are trapped standing outside, watching everyone else enjoy fun through the window. This Blue Jays roster was designed to compete in the postseason, which should have included a couple of huge trades at the deadline to prepare for October. […]