Today’s Google Doodle is celebrating British composer, teacher and opera singer Amanda Aldridge. On this day in 1911, Aldridge gave a piano recital at London’s pre-war principal concert venue, Queens Small Hall, the original home of the BBC Symphony and London Philharmonic Orchestras. Here’s what you need to know about her. Who was Amanda Aldridge? Aldridge was an Afro-British … [Read more...]
Who was actor Brad Johnson and what was his cause of death
ACTOR Brad Johnson achieved fame for his roles in several movie and television productions. Prior to Brad's death, he was recognized by audiences for his parts in Melrose Place, Flight of the Intruder, and Steven Spielberg's Always.2Brad Johnson is remembered for his parts in Always and Melrose PlaceWho was Brad Johnson? Born on October 24, 1959, most of Brad Johnson's early … [Read more...]
Man Throws Things at Fairfield Robeks Employees After Son Has Allergic
Police have arrested a man who is accused of yelling at and throwing things at Robeks employees in Fairfield after his son had an allergic reaction to a smoothie from the store on Saturday. Officers received numerous 911 calls from employees at Robeks on Black Rock Turnpike around 2:26 p.m. reporting a customer was throwing things, yelling at employees and refusing to leave. … [Read more...]
Fairfield man charged with intimidation breach of peace after
The Fairfield Police Department arrested a local man accused of yelling and throwing things at employees of Robeks after his son was hospitalized for an allergic reaction to a drink purchased there. The police charged James Iannazzo, 48, of Fairfield with intimidation based on bigotry or bias, breach of peace and criminal trespass after employees of the smoothie franchise on … [Read more...]
My Chemical Romance & Paramore to Headline When We Were Young Festival
Time for some serious nostalgia. The aptly titled When We Were Young festival released its official lineup on Tuesday (Jan. 18), bringing every 2000s emo-pop band to Las Vegas, Nevada on October 22, 2022. Paramore will be returning as a group to headline the festival alongside My Chemical Romance. The When We Were Young Festival marks the first new Paramore show since the band … [Read more...]
When We Were Young Festival Shares The Perfect Emo Throwback Lineup
Just when you thought festival and tour announcements would take a short break, Live Nation’s newest When We Were Young festival ropes us back in. The festival, which takes place on Oct. 22, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada, features over sixty of emo and alternative rock’s most beloved acts of the past two decades. The festival’s announcement comes as a welcome surprise following the … [Read more...]
‘Laverne & Shirley’ Star Eddie Mekka Dies At 69
Eddie Mekka, who portrayed Carmine Ragusa (aka “The Big Ragoo”) on ABC sitcom Laverne & Shirley, died on November 27 at his home in Newhall, California. He was 69 years old and no cause of death was given. Born on June 14, 1952, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Mekka rose to early fame in 1975 in Broadway musical The Lieutenant, which resulted in a Tony Award nomination for Best … [Read more...]