Pop Culture

Some people who have already been to the Great Escape in Lake George this spring have snapped photos of this nostalgic attraction, hoping to preserve a childhood memory.  Right now it just looks as if it's "temporarily closed," but this oldie but goodie is permanently ret…

Back in October of 2000, a packed house at the Pepsi Arena in Albany (and a massive PPV audience) watched WWF superstars The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Rikishi, Triple H and Kurt Angle in the third and final event in the "No Mercy" trilogy.
That night, many memories were made and those …

Another Hot Topic, this one involves newlyweds who are having the dreaded bank account debate. Who should pay most of the bills in a marriage the husband, the wife, or should it be 50/50?

Another day another Hot Topic, this woman has a problem with her boyfriend not posting her on his social media accounts. Should she make a big deal about it or just keep it moving?

Albany Lou is a staple in the 518 music scene. Vote now to show your support for Albany Lou's new single Big Bag and Capital Region Hip Hop.

This Afternoon we are talking about a woman whose boyfriend popped the question on Valentine's Day, she accepted but immediately had buyers regret and she is trying to stall the actual wedding.

Today's Hot Topic comes from a woman who is having an issue with her boyfriend. She has recently started a relationship with a man who she feels is alienating her from his family. Should she be concerned?

Another Hot Topic this time a remarried mother who has moved on to a new relationship has a question about her new husband disciplining her child.

Valentine’s Day is on Sunday, instead of packing them off this weekend, you can come up with creative ways to celebrate without breaking the bank.

When you think of famous black writers or poets, the name Toni Morrison has to be near top of your list. I was surprised to learn that Ms. Morrison was a college professor, and she spent time here in the Capital Region.

The latest challenge that has swept the nation is the #bussitchallenge inspired by Erica Banks's hit single Buss It. A woman's 3-year relationship ended because she posted a #bussitchallenge.

A traditional Thanksgiving dinner for me was turkey, ham, gravy, stuffing, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, greens, cranberry sauce, rolls, and sweet potato pie for dessert. My grandmother made the best sweet potato pies! My favorite side dish was always sauerkraut though.

A father tapped in to tell me about what is going on with his daughter and her ex-fiance and how they called off their wedding due to sexist/cultural views.

A new month, a new chance to binge watch television.  Especially as the weather starts to get chillier, and this pandemic stuff continues.
A number of new series are coming to Netflix in the month of September, some which look pretty interesting...

Whats Hot! New vibes from the Capital Region and beyond. This is a small playlist of people throughout the Capital Region who are doing their thing. These artists submitted music right here at Hot991.com.
These are the ones that I found had potential and people needed to hear...

Black August began when a group of inmates came together to commemorate the life of activist George Jackson. George Jackson died in a California prison on August 21, 1971.

A brother-sister team that run a bakery/cafe in Castleton were honored as the August Hometown Hero on Hot 99.1.

Even without the return of athletics until at least the Spring, the University at Albany gave us something to be excited about with the reveal of an updated logo and mascot that looks freaking awesome. I never had an issue with previous "Damien the Dane"  it was a nice looking mascot but i…

There are some pretty cool virtual camps being offered for free online through Microsoft including backpacking in the United Kingdom and coding your own video games. Here's how to sign up for your kids.

Beau Dushane from Catskill is July's Hometown Hero. He holds down not one or two, but three different jobs for ambulance companies down in the Catskills!

A lot of people aren't feeling the new Toucan Sam Froot Loop mascot, what do you think?

We've all seen some pretty creative ways people have been covering up their face during the pandemic, but this Latham man takes the cake.

Social distancing restrictions have led to the announcement that Six Flags Great Escape will delay its opening for the season. The theme park has also been assisting the community in many ways during the pandemic.

A black bear bear was caught on tape curiously sniffing around on a man's front porch in Schenectady County on Sunday night.  Local residents are wondering where the migrating mammal was off to next and why it wasn't practicing proper social distancing?

Make sure you celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend safely. The New York State Police will be out in full force to keep you safe right through Wednesday.

Remember the hit web show "Money and Violence" that aired on YouTube in 2014? The show kind of was the foundation and inspiration behind a lot of other successful web shows such as Respect Life, Double Up and more. The show aired weekly and was a crime epic series about gangst…

Bring on the bacon.
But seriously, bring on the bacon.  And the Irish Crème.  Because Dunkin' Donuts has some new menu items happening, and I am here for it.
For starters, with St. Patrick's Day coming up, Dunkin' Donuts has brought back the Irish Crème flav…

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade is gearing up to release his documentary DWade : Life Unexpected this Sunday February 23 on ESPN. The documentary will discuss Dwade's life in and out the NBA and recently putting focus on his home life, and parenting to his now 12 year old son who is transitioning…

In the interview Gayle asked Lisa her thoughts on the 2003 sexual assault allegations regarding Kobe Bryant. Rightfully so, Lisa wondered why this was even being brought up.

The next generation of apps and easy tools are simply on another level. You just never know what new app or invention will be hitting the market. One thing is for sure investing in nano tech and technology is the way to go. Rapper 2 Chainz is amongst artists and entrepreneurs who are investing in th…