An identity thief has purportedly come forward and claimed responsibility for the audacious scheme to gain control of Elvis Presley’s Graceland mansion and sell it at auction, according to a report by The New York Times. The publication reported that a person it has been corresponding with via email admitted to being the ringleader of the plot. The plot reportedly …
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Darius Rucker breaks silence, explains 'crazy thing' about drug arrest
Darius Rucker broke his silence on his February arrest, saying, “It is what it is.” Tennessee authorities took Rucker, 58, into custody Feb. 1 after the “Wagon Wheel” singer turned himself in. He was charged with two counts of simple possession/casual exchange of a controlled substance and one count of a violation of the state’s vehicle registration law, Fox News …
Read More »Craig Morgan says military service is 'more natural' to him than country music stardom: 'It's in my DNA'
Craig Morgan says that despite his success, he still feels more at home serving in the military than being part of the country music world. In 1989, the singer-songwriter enlisted in the United States Army and served almost 10 years of active duty in the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions before joining the Army Reserve as his music career began …
Read More »American Culture Quiz: Test your command of Hollywood's hottest soundtracks, high cost of freedom and more
APP USERS: Click here to get the quiz! The American Culture Quiz from Fox News Digital offers eight new questions each week that test your command of our unique national traits, trends, history, people and popular interests. This week’s quiz looks at the joyful 1980s movie soundtracks that moved Americans to dance in theater aisles — it tackles, too, the …
Read More »Georgia WWII hero's grave inspires songwriter ballad decades after soldier killed in combat
FIRST ON FOX: A World War II hero from backwoods Georgia inspires Americans today even from the grave. The story of U.S. Army PFC Ervin O. Jones is worthy of a song. Craig Gleason, a Georgia songwriter, penned “The Ballad of Ervin O. Jones” in 2014, after he and his daughter came across the soldier’s headstone in a churchyard cemetery …
Read More »Bruce Springsteen postpones tour dates for the next ten days under ‘doctor’s direction’
Bruce Springsteen has had to postpone two more shows per “doctor’s direction,” after having to postpone a show last night in Marseille due to “vocal issues.” In a statement on his official Instagram account, Springsteen and the band announced the delays. “Following yesterday’s postponement in Marseille due to vocal issues, further examination and consulting has led doctors to determine that …
Read More »David Bowie's 'Rebel Rebel' and Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Sweet Home Alabama': 10 songs turning 50 in 2024
Many popular songs from the ’70s, which are still listened to by all generations, are turning 50 this year. Here are 10 tunes celebrating the 50th anniversary of their release in 1974. Abba — “Waterloo” The Abba song “Waterloo” won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 for Sweden. (Olle Lindeborg/AFP via Getty Images) Abba’s “Waterloo” was released in March 1974 …
Read More »Country star Walker Hayes on kicking alcohol in 'industry that can often condone that lifestyle'
Country music star Walker Hayes hopes to inspire people struggling with addiction through his music. The 44-year-old singer-songwriter, who battled a drinking problem for years, celebrated his eighth year of sobriety in October. Last month, Hayes released his EP “Sober Thoughts,” which detailed his journey to recovery. Hayes told Fox News Digital he often writes about his personal experiences overcoming …
Read More »WWII veteran, 100, celebrates milestone birthday by playing drums, reveals secrets to longevity
A World War II veteran and musician from Massachusetts recently celebrated his 100th birthday by hosting a concert for his family and friends. “Music is in everyone and everything,” Roger Wonson, a drummer, saxophone player and retired engineer who lives in Beverly, told Fox News Digital. “I think I would’ve been a completely different person if I’d never been into …
Read More »Paul McCartney teases Bruce Springsteen: ‘He’s never worked a day in his life’
Paul McCartney had some fun teasing Bruce Springsteen at the 2024 Ivor Novello Awards in London. McCartney presented Springsteen with the prestigious honor of being inducted into the academy’s fellowship Thursday night. According to the Ivors Academy’s website, it is “the highest honour the organisation bestows.” “He’s known as being the American working man, but he admits he’s never worked …
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