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Founder of PiercingMetal.com; a NYC based Music Journalist and blogger. Adventuring into the Metal Scene of the Big Apple nightly.
Pop Culture

Lionsgate Movies “Michael” Official Teaser

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There have been so many music related biographies released over the last few years and that’s a very good thing for sure. There’s been “Bohemian Rhapsody” about Queen and Freddie Mercury, “A Complete Unknown” about Bob Dylan and even The Boss with “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere”. Now it’s the late, great Michael Jackson’s turn with a film simply titled “Michael”. Earlier this morning the folks at Lionsgate Movies dropped the Official Teaser and I’m presenting that down below with some light premise and the casting. Enjoy.

The Premise: The film follows Michael Jackson’s life and career from his time with the Jackson 5 as a child in the late 1960s to his death on June 25, 2009. (c/o Wiki)
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NFL Announces Bad Bunny As Headliner For Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show

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The Press Release:
Bad Bunny will bring his Latin trap and reggaeton swagger to the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show in Northern California.

The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Bad Bunny will lead the halftime festivities from Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.

The Puerto Rican superstar’s selection comes amid another career-defining run: He’s fresh off a historic Puerto Rico residency this month that drew more than half a million fans and is leading all nominees at the Latin Grammys in November. He has become one of the world’s most streamed artists with albums such as “Un Verano Sin Ti,” an all-Spanish-language LP.
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The Toy Insider Experts Reveal the Hottest Toys & Games of 2025

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The Press Release:
The Toy Insider, the toy industry’s most influential organization and a trusted go-to resource for parents and gift-givers, unveiled today its expert picks for the best toys, games and gifts of 2025 in its 20th annual Holiday Gift Guide. The guide includes three featured lists that spotlight this year’s hottest toys: the Hot 20, the most sought-after toys of the year; the STEM 10, top educational toys that promote STEM learning; and the 12 Under $20, budget-friendly toys packed with all the fun. Altogether, the milestone holiday gift guide is its biggest one yet, with nearly 400 toys from 182 toymakers.

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Between the rising cost of living, supply chain disruptions amid tariff pressures, and a short shopping window between Thanksgiving and Christmas, shopping for toys with a game plan is crucial this holiday season. Despite these headwinds, toy manufacturers are laser-focused on keeping playtime accessible and affordable for families: more than 70% of the toys featured in this year’s gift guide are less than $50, with more than 175 toys less than $25.
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Exhibitor Interviews from CoffeeFest 2025 @ Javits Center: Part Two

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Okay my caffeinated members of the readership I am back as promised with the second and final installment of exhibitor interviews that were done back in March during the CoffeeFest for 2025. I’m not going to rehash the reasons for the delay but will once again say that if you either missed that trade show overview or just feel like a refresher course you can click HERE to open up a new browser tab with everything that you need to see. These interviews have been uploaded and premiered on our Official YouTube Channel and once again are being batched together for inclusion on the website for greater reach and to have a cleaner means of sharing with our reps. The first stop on this part of the journey was to the folks from Denim Coffee. I absolutely loved their logo and the chat with them.

Talking To Denim Coffee at CoffeeFest 2025


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Pop Culture

Focus Features “Song Sung Blue” Official Trailer

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Though I’ve long appreciated the musical contributions of the great Neil Diamond, I never actually knew about the tribute act of “Lightning and Thunder” before seeing the trailer for this film. The folks from Focus Features have recently dropped the trailer for the film about them and you can check that out down below along with casting and the basic premise.

The Premise: Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together. (c/o IMDB)
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