Archive: 2025 / 09
Gavin Adcock ignites Beyoncé country debate with onstage rant and podcast defense
Country singer Gavin Adcock blasted Beyoncé’s country album during a live show, calling it not real country, and doubled down on a podcast. The clip went viral, drawing backlash from fans and artists, including Charley Crockett. While Adcock defends his rowdy brand, Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” keeps winning awards and charting, fueling a wider fight over who gets to define country music.
Patriots overmatched in 20-13 opener vs. Raiders as roster questions pile up
New England fell 20-13 to the Raiders in Mike Vrabel’s debut, a sloppy, rain-soaked opener that exposed offensive line issues, a thin run game, and growing pains for Drake Maye. Geno Smith threw for 362 yards, Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers did damage, and Vegas’ rush led by Maxx Crosby set the tone. The Patriots showed flashes, but depth and adjustments weren’t there when it mattered.