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Chappell Roan and Texas football receive subtle shout-out from Blink-182 at final Austin show

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2 years ago

October 12, 2024

Chappell Roan and Texas football receive subtle shout-out from Blink-182 at final Austin show

Everyone’s a fan of Chappell Roan — even Blink-182.

The iconic pop-punk band honored the “Midwest Princess” in their most recent performance at Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday, Oct. 11.

How, you might ask? By mashing up her fan-favorite song “Pink Pony Club” with their 1997 banger that is “Dammit” at ACL Festival.

Not only that, but the band also uttered a few pointed words at the Oklahoma Sooners ahead of the Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma.

Though Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus didn’t explicitly say “OU sucks” — Texas Longhorns’ favorite thing to say about the Sooners — he did speak poorly of them to the Austin crowd after singing a few lines from “Deep In The Heart Of Texas,” and attendees responded with resounding applause.

The band quite literally proved they are never growing up throughout their set thanks to the back-and-forth banter between Mark Hoppus and guitarist Tom DeLonge throughout the show. You know, the shit-talking you’d expect from bandmates who have been working together (aside from when they went their separate ways to create distinct bands like Angels & Airwaves and +44) since 1992.

The band’s performance at ACL was their last in North America, and what better way to close this chapter than mashing up “Pink Pony Club” ahead of Chappell Roan’s second ACL set on Sunday, Oct. 13.

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National Hockey League seeking expansion in Houston and Austin as potential targets

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7 hours ago

June 23, 2026

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National Hockey League seeking expansion in Houston and Austin as potential targets

HOUSTON, Texas — The NHL is looking to start the expansion process in Texas, with Austin and Houston as potential targets, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

The expansion news is being discussed at the NHL’s board of governors meeting, which is being held on Tuesday in New York.

The NHL went from 30 to 32 clubs when it added the Vegas Golden Knights (began play in 2017-18) and Seattle Kraken (debuted in 2021-22). The expansion fee for Vegas was $500 million and for Seattle was $650 million.

Earlier this month at the Stanley Cup Final, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman reiterated that the league has fielded calls from across North America from prospective cities and owners who are interested in bringing in an NHL franchise.

SEE HERE: It’s official: Aeros hockey team leaving Houston at end of season

Bettman has previously told the board of governors that any potential expansion team would likely come with at least a $2 billion fee for it to make sense.

The league has seen record revenues this season — projected to be between $7.5 billion and $8 billion. The NHL salary cap is set at $104 million for the 2026-27 season, a $8.5 million increase from this past season.

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Adobro’s Filipino-Fiesta-meets-Texas-Dancehall “Right Here, Right Now” Album Release Party

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18 hours ago

June 23, 2026

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Adobro’s Filipino-Fiesta-meets-Texas-Dancehall “Right Here, Right Now” Album Release Party Join Adobro as he celebrates the release of his debut album, Right Here, Right Now, with a one-night-only Filipino-Texan celebration at Antone’s Nightclub. Beginning at 6 PM, guests can enjoy a Filipino vendor market, food, and interactive experiences, followed by a Tinikling performance by the ATX Filipino Cultural Dance Troupe and an opening set from Austin singer-songwriter Katrina Cain. At 8:30 PM, Adobro takes the stage to perform songs inspired by family, love, identity, and his journey from Manila to Texas. The evening also supports earthquake relief efforts in the Philippines.

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