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Just Play Debuts Limited Edition JoJo Siwa Hairdorables Dolls
May 24, 2019
One of Nickelodeon’s biggest stars is now a Hairdorables doll. Beginning June 1, JoJo Siwa is the newest member of Just Play‘s Hairdorables squad, with new dolls available at all major toy retailers. The Limited Edition JoJo Loves Hairdorables dolls each include 10 surprises that capture JoJo’s bright personality and inspiring message to live “the […]
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L.O.L. Surprise! Celebrates 1 Million YouTube Subscribers with Special ‘Unboxed!’
May 23, 2019
MGA Entertainment is celebrating 1 million subscribers to its L.O.L. Surprise! YouTube channel with its biggest episode of Unboxed! yet. The 12-minute episode features hosts Tahani and Mykal-Michelle accompanied by a multitude of popular social media influencers, such as Hayden Summerall, Lexi Jayde, Ava Foley, and more. The jet-setting L.O.L. Surprise! crew flies high on a private plane […]
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Cyber Group Studios Locks In Licensing Deals for ‘Gigantosaurus’
May 23, 2019
Gigantosaurus has some new licensing deals. Cyber Group Studios inked new deals to extend the brand across a new range of apparel and soft home fashions in support of the series, which airs daily on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Beginning next spring, items from American Marketing Enterprises Inc. (sleepwear), Centric Socks LLC (hosiery), Children’s Apparel Network (shirts, […]
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Scentco Debuts Plush Crush Surprise Toy
May 23, 2019
Scentco Inc., maker of Smencils, is jumping into the collectibles realm with Plush Crush. The new toy line includes more than 100 cartoon-like characters for kids to collect. Each comes blind-packed in a Crush Ball that kids can throw against any surface — bursting open to reveal the surprise character packed inside. Kids can attach the […]
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Moose Toys Inks First Licensing Deals for Kindi Kids
May 23, 2019
The Licensing Shop Inc. is developing the licensing program for Moose Toys‘ new Kindi Kids line in the U.S. and Canada. The new line launches this fall with four colorful bobblehead dolls that come with “magical” food-themed accessories that move, with a goal of sparking imaginative play and guiding young kids on their journey to kindergarten. […]
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Music, Lifestyle & More

So You Bought Your First Car: Important Maintenance Tips for Beginners
When it comes to vehicle maintenance and repairs, even the smallest task can seem daunting if you don't know what you're doing. Auto maintenance and repairs take practice, knowledge, and experience -- so it's okay if you don't know what to do right away. But if you're looking to become handier and tackle some basic repair tasks on your own, take a look at these few tips to help you get started. Inspect Your Vehicle Regularly One of the most important… Read More
GM Introduces New Carbon Fiber Truck Bed
General Motors has announced they will be beginning regular production of a carbon-fiber cargo bed in the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali and Sierra AT4. This material has not been regularly used in automotive production before and GM hopes to apply it to other vehicle models in the future. While vehicles rely on a lot of materials and substances to be manufactured and run properly, like steel, aluminum, and oil, which is produced in more than four billion metric tons around… Read More
Project LightSpeed: Facebook Announces New Features For Messenger
Facebook has become one of the most influential organizations in the entire world. Founded in 2004 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the website grew from a college social networking service to a global leader in advertising, media, and so much more. Though Facebook has certainly come under scrutiny for account privacy, "fake news," and company governance, they still have upwards of 2.3 billion monthly active users. Facebook isn't going anywhere. According to Venture Beat, Facebook has announced numerous new updates that will… Read More
Bosch And Powercell Will Tackle Fuel Cell Technology To Power Electric Cars
The world's largest supplier of auto-parts is teaming up with a leading fuel-cell stack maker to create the technology that will be key to the automotive industry's greener future. Last month, German supplier Bosch announced that it will co-develop polymer-electrolyte membrane fuel cells with Swedish manufacturer Powercell. Once the two companies create this sustainable technology, Bosch will manufacture the fuel cells under a global license. According to a statement emailed to Bloomberg, the stack will become a part of Bosch's… Read More
When Do I Need To Replace My [Expensive Household Appliance]?
Not every part of your home was designed to last forever. In fact, if it's been a while since your last major home repairs, it's likely that there's something in your home that needs to be repaired or replaced. Larger home maintenance and repair tasks can seem a bit daunting, especially if you don't know when major appliances and items throughout your home need to be swapped out. Here's a simple guide to what might need to be replaced in… Read More
Jasmine Cain Talks New Album, SEVEN, Plots Star Wars Day Pre-Release Event in Nashville
On May 10, Jasmine Cain will drop her long-awaited new record, SEVEN — her first album in four years, and seventh overall. This Saturday, May the 4th, Cain and her band will celebrate the album with an out-of-this-world Cantina-themed Nashville throwdown that happens to fall on the globally-celebrated Star Wars Day. Ahead of the festivities, The Rock Father™ Magazine caught up with Cain to get the full details on the new record, and the southern-flavored space shindig that's about to go… Read More
Made in USA: Tub O' Towels Brings Stainless Steel, Granite & Marble Wipes to Target
This Tub O' Towels special feature is presented in collaboration with Federal Process Corporation... One of my favorite household products is expanding. Tub O' Towels — the fantastic wipes which I've been using around the house and garage to help with a wide range of messes from slime in the carpet to grime on the engine, has new specialty wipes for specific surfaces. Now available at Target stores across the U.S. — and online at Target.com — Tub O' Towels Granite & Marble Wipes and… Read More
The Most Dangerous Game: Millionaire Wants To Build Hunger Games-esque Battle Royale
Eccentric millionaire wants to plan a 100-person battle royale on a remote island. Unlike the Hunger Games, no one has to die (or fall in love with Josh Hutcherson). Admit it, you've probably spent more than a few occasions day-dreaming about some of the fantastical things you'd do if you had millions of dollars at your disposal. It's natural, and sometimes it can be a decent little escape to a different world. For some of the wealthier people in the… Read More

Music:

Jasmine Cain Talks New Album, SEVEN, Plots Star Wars Day Pre-Release Event in Nashville
On May 10, Jasmine Cain will drop her long-awaited new record, SEVEN — her first album in four years, and seventh… Read More
'Live at Billy Bob's Texas' Lines Up New Episodes
Live at Billy Bob's Texas takes viewers inside the world's largest honky tonk — a 100,000 sq. ft. former cattle barn… Read More
Back to the Beach Festival Reveals Performance Times, Lil’ Punk KidZone
This weekend, KROQ, Travis Barker and Goldfinger's John “Feldy” Feldmann present Back To The Beach, returning to Huntington State Beach on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28. The 2nd… Read More
The Battletram is Fueled-up, and The Aquabats! are Ready for Action!
The Aquabats! is a band with special significance around these parts — they were my oldest daughter's first big rock show.… Read More

Rock Father Rides:

So You Bought Your First Car: Important Maintenance Tips for Beginners
When it comes to vehicle maintenance and repairs, even the smallest task can seem daunting if you don't know what… Read More
GM Introduces New Carbon Fiber Truck Bed
General Motors has announced they will be beginning regular production of a carbon-fiber cargo bed in the 2019 GMC Sierra… Read More
Bosch And Powercell Will Tackle Fuel Cell Technology To Power Electric Cars
The world's largest supplier of auto-parts is teaming up with a leading fuel-cell stack maker to create the technology that… Read More
Spring Cleaning: 3 Vehicle Maintenance Tasks You Can Do This Week
If you own a vehicle, you should understand the importance of keeping it clean and properly maintained. Simple maintenance tasks… Read More

Home & Garden:

When Do I Need To Replace My [Expensive Household Appliance]?
Not every part of your home was designed to last forever. In fact, if it's been a while since your… Read More
Made in USA: Tub O' Towels Brings Stainless Steel, Granite & Marble Wipes to Target
This Tub O' Towels special feature is presented in collaboration with Federal Process Corporation... One of my favorite household products is expanding.… Read More

Food & Drink:

This Disney Fan Turned Her Love of Theme Park Food Into a Career. Could You Do the Same?
Approximately 37% of families say that vacations make them happy, and there's arguably no better place to take a trip… Read More

Fashion, Health & Wellness:

You Got A Tattoo, Now What? 3 Tattoo Care Tips
You finally did it; you took the plunge and got a tattoo. Whether it's been one you've been thinking about… Read More