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Twisted Sister is hitting the road in 2026. “If you’re lucky enough to be in a band that people still want to see after fifty years(!), how can you not answer the call?,” said singer Dee Snider. Hell is expected to freeze over shortly, but here’s the dirt on who’s not gonna be in the band for this run.

The Rock Report with Mel is the no-holds-barred music news segment airing on Highway Rock, the station that cranks up the volume on everything rock. Hosted by Mel, the Rock Report delivers the latest on killer album drops and mind-blowing concert tours. Mel brings you the news with attitude in about 60 seconds. If you want to stay ahead of the curve and dive deep into the gritty world of rock music, Mel’s got your back. Tune in and rock out! www.highwayrock.net or via the TuneIn app.

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Mankind encounters AI beings for the first time when a highly sophisticated program, Ares, leaves the digital world for a dangerous mission in the real world.

Our favorite Las Vegas movie and media critic Josh Bell (who famously “hates everything“) has checked it out. Find out how many bells he gives this film in this installment of Josh Bell Hates Everything:

For even more from Josh, enjoy “Awesome Movie Year“, a podcast he co-hosts with filmmaker and comedian Jason Harris. Each season looks at why a certain year was an awesome movie year. Each episode focuses on a different film from the year being investigated.Subscribe to Highway Radio PodcastsThe post Josh Bell Hates: Tron Ares appeared first on Highway Radio.

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Who’s hungry? Al Mancini, the host of the Food and Loathing Podcast is here with a bite-sized serving of delicious foodie news, celebrity interviews and on-the-scene reporting; covering the most important restaurant happenings on and off The Strip.

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Paul Stanley sets the table for the Kiss event coming to Las Vegas in November.

The Rock Report with Mel is the no-holds-barred music news segment airing on Highway Rock, the station that cranks up the volume on everything rock. Hosted by Mel, the Rock Report delivers the latest on killer album drops and mind-blowing concert tours. Mel brings you the news with attitude in about 60 seconds. If you want to stay ahead of the curve and dive deep into the gritty world of rock music, Mel’s got your back. Tune in and rock out! www.highwayrock.net or via the TuneIn app.

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A ruthless thief and his expert crew stumble onto the heist of a lifetime that pits them against the New York mob.

Our favorite Las Vegas movie and media critic Josh Bell (who famously “hates everything“) has checked it out. Find out how many bells he gives this film in this installment of Josh Bell Hates Everything:

For even more from Josh, enjoy “Awesome Movie Year“, a podcast he co-hosts with filmmaker and comedian Jason Harris. Each season looks at why a certain year was an awesome movie year. Each episode focuses on a different film from the year being investigated.Subscribe to Highway Radio PodcastsThe post Josh Bell Hates: Play Dirty appeared first on Highway Radio.

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Order up! Al Mancini, the host of the Food and Loathing Podcast is here with a bite-sized serving of delicious foodie news, celebrity interviews and on-the-scene reporting; covering the most important restaurant happenings on and off The Strip.

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Mammoth’s newest track, “I Really Wanna” is triggering some speculation over who it might be about. Any guesses?

The Rock Report with Mel is the no-holds-barred music news segment airing on Highway Rock, the station that cranks up the volume on everything rock. Hosted by Mel, the Rock Report delivers the latest on killer album drops and mind-blowing concert tours. Mel brings you the news with attitude in about 60 seconds. If you want to stay ahead of the curve and dive deep into the gritty world of rock music, Mel’s got your back. Tune in and rock out! www.highwayrock.net or via the TuneIn app.

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Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts.

Our favorite Las Vegas movie and media critic Josh Bell (who famously “hates everything“) has checked it out. Find out how many bells he gives this film in this installment of Josh Bell Hates Everything:

READ MORE FROM JOSHFor even more from Josh, enjoy “Awesome Movie Year“, a podcast he co-hosts with filmmaker and comedian Jason Harris. Each season looks at why a certain year was an awesome movie year. Each episode focuses on a different film from the year being investigated.Subscribe to Highway Radio PodcastsThe post Josh Bell Hates: One Battle After Another appeared first on Highway Radio.

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So much food, so little time. Join Al Mancini, the host of the Food and Loathing Podcast. He’s here with a bite-sized serving of delicious foodie news, celebrity interviews and on-the-scene reporting; covering the most important restaurant happenings on and off The Strip.

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Like Rock and Roll, Ozzy will never die.

The Rock Report with Mel is the no-holds-barred music news segment airing on Highway Rock, the station that cranks up the volume on everything rock. Hosted by Mel, the Rock Report delivers the latest on killer album drops and mind-blowing concert tours. Mel brings you the news with attitude in about 60 seconds. If you want to stay ahead of the curve and dive deep into the gritty world of rock music, Mel’s got your back. Tune in and rock out! www.highwayrock.net or via the TuneIn app.

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Ali Wong did four back-to-back sold out shows in April, and now she returns to Encore Theater this September. One of the most sought-after stand-up comedians on the stage, Ali is also a writer, actress, and director known for her comedy specials “Baby Cobra,” “Hard Knock Wife,” and Emmy-nominated “Don Wong.”

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Day-Glo fuzzy boots are not required, but they certainly help. The world’s largest electronic dance music festival is back at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and prepared to welcome about 190,000 party people. Yes, Tiesto is continuing his streak of always playing EDC‘s Saturday night. Here’s a rundown on what to expect, and a few tips for making this year’s party as amazing as your electric dreams.

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There’s an oversized bed, a huge red rocking horse, and a giant orange toilet … and she’ll be the first to tell you that she’s, “not Celine Dion.” She’s Katy Perry, and as she passed the 50-performance mark of her Vegas residency at Resorts World, she announced that the final performances of “Play” will run from October 4th through November 4th, 2023. Tickets are at axs.com/katyinvegas, and Gonzo has more in this edition of The Vegas Update:

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It’s finally here. The show that broke Ticketmaster and triggered a congressional hearing. Gonzo‘s here with what you can expect from Taylor Swift this weekend at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, along with a few tips and pointers to make the most of your experience.

Here’s the latest in The Vegas Update:

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If you’re not having fun in Las Vegas on Saint Patrick’s Day weekend, you’re obviously not doing it right. The casinos, bars, and clubs all offer special deals on drinks, food, and entertainment. Gonzo’s here with a few quick tips to help you get your blarney started in this edition of The Vegas Update:

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Catch our chat with Tom Ingram, the guy behind 26 years of what is now the largest rockabilly event in the world, and the longest running music festival in Las Vegas, The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend at The Orleans Hotel and Casino.

Gonzo‘s got the scoop in this edition of The Vegas Update:

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There’s never a shortage of live music in Las Vegas, and there’s been a flurry of announcements as of late that will be especially appealing to alternative music fans. Gonzo‘s here with a quick run-down of some of the latest concert offerings in Sin City in this quick edition of The Vegas Update:

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Floor it and turn left. No, those are not driving directions to Las Vegas, exactly. More for the drivers in the 26th annual Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It is NASCAR Weekend in our sleepy little desert town, and Gonzo has a few tips on what to see and do in this speedy edition of The Vegas Update:

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It looks like the eighties and nineties have definitely moved into Las Vegas for the coming months with the announcement of upcoming shows from several rock mega-bands. Depeche Mode, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Duran Duran are all planning visits to Las Vegas.

Gonzo is here with the info on all of ’em in this edition of The Vegas Update:

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The Atomic Museum is launching a brand-new exhibit titled “SPY”. It’s a partnership with the National Security Agency’s (NSA) National Cryptologic Museum. So, yeah, that’s a thing. “SPY” is gonna spotlight telemetry intelligence, which they used to get info on missiles and space vehicles being tested by foreign governments. You’ll get to see stuff that American intelligence used to monitor Soviet activities during the Cold War, and they’re showcasing the Enigma Machine, a cipher device used by the Germans to encode strategic messages before and during World War II.

Get the full story from Gonzo and Joe Kent of the Atomic Museum in The Vegas Update:

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Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one of the most sensational cases of their careers after a cop stumbles upon a dazed and bloodied young man walking down the road. Accused of murder, [...]

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Find out what we can expect when Las Vegas is 100% open in this Highway Radio micro-podcast.

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With social distancing requirements easing as of May 1st, get an idea of what your entertainment options are in this Highway Radio micro-podcast. Are lap dances returning?

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Sent to live with his estranged father for the summer, a rebellious teen finds kinship in a tight-knit Philadelphia community of Black cowboys. Our favorite Las Vegas media critic Josh Bell has checked it out. [...]

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Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home. Along for the ride is Jia, an orphaned girl who has a unique and powerful bond with the mighty beast. However, they [...]

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Nothing in Cassie’s life is what it appears to be — she’s wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she’s living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a [...]

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Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn’t quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz — and he’s good. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find [...]

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Five years after the end of the Civil War, Capt. Jefferson Kyle Kidd crosses paths with a 10-year-old girl taken by the Kiowa people. Forced to return to her aunt and uncle, Kidd agrees to [...]

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Tensions rise when trailblazing blues singer Ma Rainey and her band gather at a recording studio in Chicago in 1927. Our resident Las Vegas media critic, Josh Bell has had a look. Click play below to hear [...]

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John Garrity, his estranged wife and their young son embark on a perilous journey to find sanctuary as a planet-killing comet hurtles toward Earth. Amid terrifying accounts of cities getting levelled, the Garrity’s experience the [...]

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