December 2023
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As we prepare for 2024, the year of the Dragon, we look back on what is one of the most volatile years in history. We saw the war between Russia and Ukraine escalate, but we also see another war between Israel and Hamas. We also see former President Donald Trump in jail marking the first… Read more
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Today is the birthday of original KISS drummer, founder, and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Peter Criss, who turns 78. His breast cancer charity works is inspiring. May God bestow blessings on you. Read more
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Today is the birthday of pop music star, Taylor Swift, who turns 34. Recently named Time Person of the Year. She is currently touring and continues to break records in touring and album sales. It will only get bigger from here next year. Happy birthday, Taylor Swift! Read more
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Today is the birthday of X-Japan guitarist and visual kei legend, Hide Matsumoto, who would’ve turned 59. His music in X-Japan and solo continues to influence many to this very day. The legend lives on. Read more
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Actor Ryan O’ Neal passed away at the age of 82 from prostate cancer. He is the father of four children, including Tatum and Griffin and partner of the late Farrah Fawcett. Ryan appeared in numerous films and TV shows that landed him Oscar and Golden Globe nominations. But it was off-screen volatile reputation that… Read more
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Today is the birthday of legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads who would’ve turned 67. His legacy and influence as a guitar player lives on to this day. Read more
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Tonight is the end of an era. The final show of KISS. It is also the end of my 40 years as a KISS fan since 1983 when I first saw the music video of I Love It Loud. Since then I collected magazines, fanzines, comic books, home videos on VHS and DVD, and action… Read more
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