The Oak Ridge Boys Celebrate 50th Anniversary Milestone With Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, & Richard Sterban

 

Pictured L-R: Joe Bonsall, Richard Sterban, William Lee Golden, Duane Allen
Photo by Jimmy Moore

Pictured L-R: Joe Bonsall, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban,
Photo by Brandon Wood / Indie Bling Studios

Also Celebrating the 80th Anniversary Of The Founding Of The Group  The Oak Ridge Boys Continue 2023 Front Porch Singin’ Tour “Few Country Music groups have had the enduring popularity, cultural significance, or crossover success of The Oak Ridge Boys, a vocal harmony quartet that started out in traditional country and gospel during World War II and evolved with the times to help popularize and modernize Country Music far beyond traditional genre and regional lines.” - Wendy Pearl

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - GRAMMY® Award-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Oak Ridge Boys are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the four members, Duane Allen (1966), Joe Bonsall (1973), William Lee Golden (1965), and Richard Sterban(1972) coming together to form the group as known today. The Oak Ridge Boys have received four Academy of Country Music, two American Music, five Billboard, four Country Music Association, five Grammy, and twelve Dove Awards, just to name a few. They are members of the Grand Ole Opry, the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and the Country Music Hall of Fame. They have achieved seventeen #1 hits including “Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight,” “Bobbie Sue,” “Trying To Love Two Women,” “(I’m Settin’) Fancy Free,” “American Made,” and the unforgettable “Elvira.” With an astounding thirty-seven Top 20 country hits, with twelve gold, three platinum, and one double-platinum album, The Oak Ridge Boys have made their mark in every facet of the gospel, pop, and country music industry. "I was 25 years old in 1973 when I joined The Oak Ridge Boys," shares Joe Bonsall. “I am 75 years old in 2023 and I am STILL an Oak Ridge Boy. It has been and still IS an amazing ride.” “It has been an honor to sing with Duane, Joe, and William Lee,” shares Richard Sterban. “We have been extremely blessed. I have had an extraordinary life, and I am thankful to the Lord above." The group originally started in 1943 when they were recruited to entertain the sequestered personnel and their families at the Oak Ridge nuclear research facility located nearby. In 1945, they made their debut performances on the prestigious Grand Ole Opry stage. In the early seventies, The Oak Ridge Boys continued to expand their cutting-edge style. After the addition of Richard Sterban in 1972 and Joe Bonsall in 1973, the Oaks were forever changed with a new direction, a new sound, and a new path. Their career stands alone with its legacy, its style, and its continued contributions to gospel and country music. “The history of The Oak Ridge Boys runs deep in America’s history,” says William Lee Golden. “I am honored to still be a part of it. We are a family and always will be.” "To be anywhere with anyone for 50 years is an accomplishment, and we are celebrating!!” adds Duane Allen. “Come out to one of our shows and sing along with us!” The Oak Ridge Boys Upcoming Tour Dates: AUG 03 - Capital One Hall / Tysons, Va. AUG 04 - Peoples Bank Theatre / Marietta, Ohio AUG 05 - Point of the Bluff Vineyards / Hammondsport, N.Y. AUG 18 - Centre County Grange Fair / Centre Hall, Pa. AUG 19 - H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center / Shippensburg, Pa. AUG 20 - Kentucky State Fair - Texas Roadhouse Main Stage AUG 25 - Country Tonite Theatre / Pigeon Forge, Tenn. AUG 27 - Meramec Music Theatre / Steelville, Mo. AUG 28 - Nebraska State Fair / Grand Island, Neb. SEP 01 - Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center / Davenport, Iowa SEP 08 - Sorg Opera House / Middletown, Ohio SEP 09 - Viterbo University Fine Arts Center / La Crosse, Wis. SEP 12 - Southeast Missouri District Fair / Cape Girardeau, Mo. SEP 15 - Newberry Opera House / Newberry, S.C. SEP 16 - Alabama Theatre / N. Myrtle Beach, S.C. SEP 20 - The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts / Branson, Mo. SEP 21 - The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts / Branson, Mo. SEP 22 - Capital Region MU Health Care Amphitheater / Jefferson City, Mo. SEP 28 - North Dakota State Fair Center / Minot, N.D. SEP 29 - Chester Fritz Auditorium / Grand Forks, N.D. SEP 30 - Swiftel Center / Brookings, S.D. OCT 04 - The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts / Branson, Mo. OCT 05 - The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts / Branson, Mo. OCT 06 - Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City / Kansas City, Mo. OCT 07 - Richard Drake’s Party Barn / Powderly, Texas OCT 11 - The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts / Branson, Mo. OCT 12 - The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts / Branson, Mo. OCT 13 - Arlington Music Hall / Arlington, Texas OCT 14 - Arlington Music Hall / Arlington, Texas OCT 18 - The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts / Branson, Mo. OCT 19 - The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts / Branson, Mo. OCT 21 - Rome City Auditorium / Rome, Ga. OCT 26 - The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts / Branson, Mo. OCT 27 - The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts / Branson, Mo. OCT 28 - Neewollah Celebration - Jim Halsey Auditorium / Independence, Kan. For The Oak Ridge Boys’ full tour schedule, visit HERE.   Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube About The Oak Ridge Boys: The Oak Ridge Boys have sold over 41 million units worldwide and are synonymous with “America, apple pie, baseball, and country music.” In addition to their awards and accolades in the country music field, the Oaks have garnered five GRAMMY® Awards, nine GMA DOVE Awards, and two American Music Awards. The group, Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban, members of the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame (2015 Inductees) and the Grand Ole Opry (since 2011)—is known worldwide as one of recording history’s most extraordinary musical successes. They have charted single after single and album after album—gold, platinum, and double-platinum, and more than 30 Top 10 hits, including No. 1 chart-toppers “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue,” “American Made,” and “Y’All Come Back Saloon,” among dozens more. For more information and to view upcoming tour dates for The Oak Ridge Boys, please visit oakridgeboys.com. # # # Grand Ole @Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame members The @OakRidgeBoys celebrate the 50th anniversary

ONLY IN THEATERS SEPTEMBER 29TH Lionsgate unveils the eye-popping poster for SAW X

 Synopsis

John Kramer (Tobin Bell) is back. The most chilling installment of the SAW franchise yet explores the untold chapter of Jigsaw’s most personal game. Set between the events of SAW I and II, a sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer – only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed with a newfound purpose, John returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through a series of ingenious and terrifying traps.
 
Directed by: Kevin Greutert
Written by: Peter Goldfinger & Josh Stolberg
Produced by: Mark Burg, Oren Koules
 
Genre: Horror, Thriller
 
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Max Original Comedy Special TRACY MORGAN: TAKIN’ IT TOO FAR Debuts August 17.

 

The Max Original stand-up comedy special TRACY MORGAN: TAKIN’ IT TOO FAR  debuts THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 on Max.   Logline: Two-time Emmy®-nominated actor and comedian Tracy Morgan (“30 Rock,” “The Last O.G.”) leaves it all on the stage in his first Max stand-up special taped live from the Wilbur Theater in Boston, Massachusetts. Grateful and hyped, the comedian owns his set and unabashedly tackling topics such as dating in his 50s (along with the unexpected side effects that comes with it), his dysfunctional family, attempting to reverse gentrification in Brooklyn, and the very public 2014 car accident that left him with multiple broken bones, a traumatic brain injury, and a substantial settlement. Executive produced by Emmy and GRAMMY® winner Rikki Hughes, TRACY MORGAN: TAKIN’ IT TOO FAR showcases a seasoned comedy veteran in his most edgy and fearless special yet.   About Tracy Morgan: Morgan has been entertaining audiences for 30 years across television, film, and stand-up comedy. Morgan became a household name during his seven year run as a series regular on Saturday NightLive and has continued making leaps in his career with another seven year stint portraying the hilariously unpredictable actor Tracy Jordan on the Emmy®-nominated sitcom “30 Rock.” He returned to television in 2018 with “The Last O.G.” which he co-created, executive produced, and starred in for four seasons. Tracy has proven he is no stranger to stand-up comedy specials (“Black and Blue,” “Bona Fide,” “Staying Alive”) and is delighting audiences with his unique brand of comedy on his No Disrespect tour. Morgan has also been part of some of the most successful animated films in recent years, such as “Spirited,” “Scoob!,” “Rio,” “Rio 2,” and “G-Force.” Morgan has been nominated for two Emmy®Awards and two NAACP Image Awards.   Credits: Written and executive produced by Morgan; executive producer Rikki Hughes for Magic Lemonade; directed by Marcus Raboy.

Expendables 4 Official Poster Debuts.

              

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SYNOPSIS: A new generation of stars join the world’s top action stars for an adrenaline-fueled adventure in Expend4bles. Reuniting as the team of elite mercenaries, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, and Sylvester Stallone are joined for the first time by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Megan Fox, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, Jacob Scipio, Levy Tran, and Andy Garcia. Armed with every weapon they can get their hands on and the skills to use them, The Expendables are the world’s last line of defense and the team that gets called when all other options are off the table. But new team members with new styles and tactics are going to give “new blood” a whole new meaning.   Lionsgate and Millennium Media present A Nu Boyana Studios and Templeton Media Production in Association With Grobman Films in Association with Media Capital Technologies.

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Citizens of Earth, prepare yourselves for an epic new season of “Solar Opposites,” crash landing on Hulu on Monday, August 14 with 11 episodes, followed by a Valentine’s Day special coming in 2024.

TRAILER: HERE

SYNOPSIS:
“Solar Opposites” centers around a team of four aliens who are evenly split on whether Earth is awful or awesome. Korvo (Dan Stevens) and Yumyulack (Sean Giambrone) only see the pollution, crass consumerism, and human frailty while Terry (Thomas Middleditch) and Jesse (Mary Mack) love TV, junk food and fun stuff. In Season 4, we pack up the sci-fi and get normal… for a second. Then it’s back to classic Solar chaos, mayhem in the Wall, and some all new Silvercops adventures!
                                               
CREDITS: “Solar Opposites” is executive produced by Mike McMahan and Josh Bycel. The series is produced by 20th Television Animation.
 
CAST: Dan Stevens, Thomas Middleditch, Sean Giambrone, Mary Mack

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Futurama Eleventh Season Premiere Episodes Review.

 

To paraphrase my favorite character on Futurama, “It’s back baby!” Futurama has lost none of it’s bite as it mocks the long hiatus between seasons and even it’s new home, Hulu. Futurama is one of my favorite it not favorite animated series. Matt Groening and and David X. Cohen have crafted a wonderful Sci-Fi world that works and like any good make believe world it stays consistent with the rules it sets up. Back are Katey Sagal, Joe DiMaggio, and Billy West. My favorite characters including Dr. Zoidberg, Zap Brannigan and the Professor as well as Fry all get involved in the first three episodes I have screened so far. The premiere entitled “The Impossible Stream” has the team trying to rescue Fry from insanity after he attempts to watch every television show ever made. The second episode entitled “Children of a Lesser Bog” is a follow up featuring Amy and Kipf. The third episode entitled “How the West was 1010001” has the crew of the Planet Express visiting a bitcoin mining ranch. 

I think the first three were great, but I think my favorites were the premiere and the second episode. Please keep in mind that humor is subjective and my preference for the first two is not a bad reflection on the third. I thought they were all great.

Futurama premieres on Hulu on July 24th and each week thereafter a new installment will follow with one a week so the the second and third episodes I mentioned will air in the second and third week respectively.

I am so happy it’s back. The eleventh season of Futurama premieres July 24, 2023 only on Hulu.

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HasLab SDCC 2023 Reveals.

Star Wars Toys have come a long way since I was a kid. Check out these toys from HasLab at SDCC 2023.