Jimmy Buffett’s laid-back party vibe created adoring ‘Parrotheads’ and success beyond music

Jimmy Buffett celebrated slackers before the word existed, even though he was hardly one himself. “Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville,” went the chorus to his most famous song, which became an international singalong. But Buffett was actually an astute, ambitious, aggressive businessman. A statement posted to Buffett’s official website and social media pages announced his … Read more

Social media reacts to Coach Prime’s Colorado coaching debut

Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders and Coach Prime made Colorado the talk of the sports world Saturday. FORT WORTH, Texas — The Colorado Buffaloes defied expectations in their season opener, defeating heavily favored Texas Christian University 45-42. The Buffs roared to an early lead Saturday in the debut game of new CU head coach Deion “Coach … Read more

TCU’s 455-pound lineman has gone viral. Who is Brione ‘Big Bubba’ Ramsey-Brooks?

The freshman lineman is listed on TCU’s football website at 455 pounds. Yes, with a four. FORT WORTH, Texas — A TCU freshman lineman from South Oak Cliff High School has gone viral online for his size, standing 6 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing 455 pounds.  TCU podcaster Stephen Simcox posted a screenshot of … Read more

‘Margaritaville’ singer Jimmy Buffett, who turned beach-bum life into an empire, dies at 76

NEW YORK – Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist Caribbean-flavored song “Margaritaville” and turned that celebration of loafing into an empire of restaurants, resorts and frozen concoctions, has died. He was 76. “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and … Read more