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1. Tumblr account matches Drake lyrics with scenes from House of Cards. We're all still recovering from House of Cards season two, what with its brutal opening episode and ridiculous plot twists that lead straight to the White House. So this Tumblr helps feed the need now that we've binge watched every episode at least three times. Zoe, we hardly knew ye.
2. Jason Derulo made a version of "Talk Dirty" with Larry King and One Direction. If you've ever listened to Jason Derulo's catchy tune "Talk Dirty" and thought the only things missing were the elderly and the barely legal, then you're in luck. Derulo has a new celebrity version of his hit song featuring Larry King and the boys from One Direction.
3. Painter uses his tongue to create more than 1,000 works of art. This takes the phrase starving artist to a new level. Ani Varnam of India has had his share of troubles with this unique approach, including a weakened liver; jaw problems; and issues with his sense of sight, taste and smell. Still, he licks on.
4. Stunning wedding cakes almost look too good to eat. The operative word here is "almost," because we know nary a slice of these gorgeous confections will go to waste. New York magazine rounds up 23 delectable desserts for wedding guests. Dig in.
5. President Barack Obama joins celebration of Pi Day. Every day of the year marks some silly "national day," from National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day to National Oatmeal Waffles Day. March 14's celebration as Pi Day was clever not only because of the numbers (3.14, see?), but also because of pie puns like the American flag pie posted on the president's Facebook page.
House of Cards scenes set to Drake lyrics work frighteningly well.
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House of Cards scenes set to Drake lyrics work frighteningly well.
Legendary rockers Styx and Kevin Cronin, lead singer of REO Speedwagon, will team up to co-headline the “Brotherhood of Rock” tour in 2025, which will include a stop at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on Friday, June 6.
The large, 40-city tour will take place over three months, starting in Greenville, South Carolina on May 28, and wrapping up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 24.
In addition to Houston, the tour will go to Austin on June 4 and Dallas on August 1. It will include special guest Don Felder, former lead guitarist for the Eagles, at all dates.
Fans can expect some of the greatest rock anthems of all time, including “Renegade,” “Keep On Loving You,” “Come Sail Away,” “Can't Fight This Feeling,” and “Hotel California.”
Styx and Cronin (as part of REO Speedwagon) first toured together in 2000 and in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks, coming together to form the Rock to the Rescue 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. This will mark their sixth time joining forces on the road.
2022 was the 50th anniversary of Styx's self-titled debut album, but they have yet to slow down. The band released their 17th album, Crash of the Crown, in 2021. Of course, not everyone is a fan, as this classic clip from The Simpsons illustrates.
REO Speedwagon's recording days appear to be done, with their last album coming out in 2009, but the main group of five has been together since 1989. On this tour, Cronin will be joined by REO's lead guitarist Dave Amato and drummer Bryan Hitt.
General tickets for the tour will go on sale starting on Friday, December 13 at 10 am at LiveNation.com.
Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the U.S. beginning on December 9 at 10 am through the Citi Entertainment program.
Styx and Kevin Cronin will be offering VIP packages via their own exclusive pre-sales beginning on Tuesday, December 10 at 10 am, as well as at LiveNation.com.
