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Chuck Norris Sang The Eyes Of A Ranger Theme Song — But His First Choice Was This Country Legend

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:32:01 +0000

Chuck Norris was best known as Walker, Texas Ranger, and he even sang the theme song for the series. However, he had hoped a pro singer would take it on.

5 Legendary Rock Bands That Deserve A Biopic Before Bon Jovi

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Sure, Bon Jovi's history makes for a fine biopic, but we'd prefer the rollercoaster stories of treachery, tragedy, and pure grit that these rock bands faced.

The Man On The Run Doc Has Us Wishing These Under-The-Radar Wings Tracks Were Bigger Hits

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:07:00 +0000

The new Paul McCartney doc sent us digging through the Wings catalog, and we think these tracks, including "Mrs. Vanderbilt" and "Soily," never got their due.

The Grammys 2026 Tribute To Ozzy Osbourne Was The Killer Send-Off He Deserved

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:17:51 +0000

The 2026 Grammys did right by metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne, as a supergroup blasted the iconic protest song "War Pigs" in an incredible "In Memoriam" segment.

Caroll O'Connor's 1971 Performance Of All In The Family's Remembering You Is Heartbreaking Now

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:00:48 +0000

"All in the Family's" Caroll O'Connor once performed the show's lesser-known closing song, "Remembering You," and today it's even more heartbreaking.

Stranger Things' Season 5 Soundtrack Brings This Iconic '70s Cover Back To Life

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:12:39 +0000

Netflix's "Stranger Things" is no stranger to bringing old songs back into the spotlight, and Season 5 continues the trend with an iconic '70s tune.

'80s Actors Who Died In 2025 And No One Noticed

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:07:00 +0000

Some actors who were familiar faces in the 1980s died in 2025, but didn't get much coverage. You may recognize some of the people listed here.

Musicians Who Died In 2025 So Far

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:37:00 +0000

We've lost many musicians in 2025 already - artists from classic rock to punk to R&B and beyond whose music will thankfully live on for years.

After Nearly 100 Years, Archaeologists Finally Found The Missing Part Of An Ancient Egyptian Statue

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:07:00 +0000

In 1930, archaeologists unearthed half of a giant statue of Ramesses II, ancient Egypt's most powerful ruler, and the hunt for the top half finally paid off.

You Can See St. Francis Of Assisi's Remains In 2026 (And It Only Took 800 Years)

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:07:00 +0000

Since 1226, the remains of Saint Francis of Assisi have been treated as a holy relic but hidden from view. For a period in 2026, they'll be on public display.

Primatologist And Conservationist Jane Goodall Dead At 91

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:13:42 +0000

History-making primatologist, anthropologist, conservationist, and legendary animal rights activist, Jane Goodall, has died. She was 91 years old.

Haunting Cold Cases Solved By Genetic Genealogy In 2025

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:37:00 +0000

Over the years, cold cases can stack up, but with genetic genealogy, decades-old cases are being solved. Here's a few haunting cases solved in 2025.

La Niña 2025-2026 Is Gearing Up. Here Are The Weird Weather Events It Could Bring To Your Region

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:07:00 +0000

La Niña is characterized by cooler ocean temperatures that alter the Pacific jet stream, which can have a host of affects on various regions of the U.S.

Ancient Sea Creatures Humans Discovered In 2025

staff@grunge.com (Beth McMurray) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:07:00 +0000

From a suggestively-shaped worm to a sea moth with an odd number of eyes, 2025 has been a banner year for uncovering ancient creatures of the sea.

Robert Redford, Iconic Actor And Director, Dead At 89

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:03:25 +0000

Robert Redford, star of the silver screen, has died. He was 89 years old.

Nostradamus' 2025 Predictions That Appear Eerily Accurate So Far

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:07:00 +0000

Part of why people are still interested in Nostradamus' predictions is that sometimes, they're eerily accurate. Here's a look at some examples from 2025.

Where Are Iran-Contra Scandal's Oliver North & Fawn Hall Today? Their 40-Year Update Is A Twist No One Saw Coming

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:37:00 +0000

The Iran-Contra Scandal was arguably the most prominent scandal of Ronald Reagan's presidency, and at the center were Oliver North and Fawn Hall.

The World Reacts To Charlie Kirk's Death

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:17:50 +0000

On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot dead during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Not long after, many public figures reacted.

Ex-NASA Engineer Claims He Conquered Gravity. Here's Why We're Skeptical

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:07:00 +0000

After decades of research, an ex-NASA engineer who worked on the Hubble Telescope claims to have made a discovery that would upend our understanding of physics.

A '60s Villager Found An Ancient Skull. 65 Years Later, It's Identified As Rare Human Species

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:37:00 +0000

In 1960, a villager discovered the Petralona skull, a nearly complete cranium, near Thessaloniki, Greece. It's age and species were debated for years.