Month: June 2026

Don’t look now, but the ultimate finishing touch to your home bar setup is available on eBay. 

A keg? A jukebox? Just a nice piece to look at? 

Miller High Life has come up with something that is all three.  

Behold the JukeKeg 

Can’t decide if your favorite home drinking space — home bar, garage, man cave or barndominium — needs a jukebox or kegerator more? 

You don’t have to choose, at least if you are the lucky one to win the eBay auction for the JukeKeg that went live June 1. 

What is a JukeKeg, you might be asking. 

Well, it is a one-of-a-kind jukebox from classic music machine maker Crosley that also has room for a 1/2 keg with tap and CO2 canister to make sure there is plenty of cold beer to keep any party going. 

(That’s 124-165 drinks depending on the size of your pour.) 

This thing might look like it’s straight out of a vintage rock and roll bar, but it has both the newest — and not so newest — technology inside to pump out the tunes. 

The JukeKeg plays CDs for those eager to escape the algorithm when it comes to choosing tunes.

It also has a radio antenna and can connect to your phone or another device via Bluetooth to get the tunes it needs to fill the room with good vibes whether they are rock, rap, country or any other genre. 

At five-feet tall, it will definitely stand out wherever it goes in your house, and that’s a good thing because it is a really stylish piece of furniture even if it weren’t functional. 

How to get the JukeKeg 

There is only one Miller High Life JukeKeg, and it can only be acquired one way: Via eBay. 

The item went on sale June 1 with a first bid of $1.23, a reference to the number of years High Life has been flowing for people who want a cheap beer that is just a little fancy (a.k.a. The Champagne of Beers, of course) to help pass the time. 

You can find the link to bid here or visit MillerHighLife.com/soundtrack for more information. 

Bidding runs through June 8, and the winner will also get a bonus gift card worth $150 to use to fill their new keg. 

Proceeds going to charity 

On top of getting the perfect finishing touch to any home bar or garage, the winner of the eBay auction can also rest knowing their money is going to a good cause. 

According to the announcement of the JukeKeg going on sale, 100% of the proceeds from the auction will go to the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI). 

That is an organization that supports local musicians and venues. 

What if you don’t win? 

If you happen to not come up with the highest bid for this unique piece of Americana, real jukeboxes are available for purchase for anyone — for a price of course. 

Rock-Ola and Sound Leisure sell new ones for a cool $10k (or more) while Crosley offers versions for as little as $1995 and as much as $12,995. 

Crosley also offers a tabletop Bluetooth jukebox for $119. 

As for Miller High Life, well you can find that at any grocery store or carryout for not much more than a song. 

Though it’s their 1976 album Hotel California that’s generally considered their best work, American rock band Eagles first broke into the rock scene with their self-titled debut four years earlier. The album, which is often overshadowed by other contemporary releases, was an enormous success that paved the way for one of the defining rock voices of the ’70s.

Eagles had only just been formed in 1971 when they were sent by record executive David Geffen to Colorado in order to bond and develop their sound. While the band clearly had talent, it took a while for them to find the unique country/rock sound that would eventually drive them to the top of the charts.

Lead singer Glenn Frey and lead guitarist Bernie Leadon initially had different visions of the band, with Frey seeking a classic rock-and-roll sound while Leadon wanted to incorporate more elements of traditional country music. During their time in Colorado, they managed to blend the two genres together and eventually persuaded record producer Glyn Johns to produce their debut record (via History of the Eagles).

Initially, Johns had been put off by the band’s lack of cohesion when they first arrived in Colorado. Frey and Leadon’s differing visions of the group made it difficult to market them as a rock band, but that all changed when he heard them play their song “Take the Devil”.

“There it was, the sound,” Johns said. “Extraordinary blend of voices, wonderful harmony sound, just stunning.”

The band travelled to London with Johns to record the album, taking turns providing harmonies and experimenting with acoustic instrumentals to blend the Frey’s preferred classic rock sound with elements of country and blues.

The record was an immediate success, with critics praising the unique production and charming vocal performances from the entire band. It rose to No. 22 on the Billboard 200 in its second week, cementing the Eagles as undisputed rising stars within the rock world. Lead singles “Take it Easy” and “Witchy Woman” also broke into the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In the years since its release, Eagles has frequently been ranked among the greatest albums ever recorded. Rolling Stone placed the record at No. 207 on their famous ranking, making Eagles one of the few bands to have multiple entries on the list alongside Hotel California.

To kick off June, SONIC dropped its new $7 Big Deal Meal on Monday morning, giving customers a four-part order for an affordable price.

The new combination won’t be around forever though. The Big Deal Meal is only available for a limited time at participating SONIC locations throughout the United States.

Details on SONIC’s $7 Big Deal Meal

Described as a “value-driven meal bundle” that combines “fan-favorite menu items into one complete meal” for only seven bucks–tax not included–the Big Deal Meal consists of the following components.

• A SONIC Cheeseburger 
• Small Premium Chicken Bites 
• A Medium Drink (soft drink or iced tea) 
• Choice of Medium Tots or Fries

Additionally, SONIC updated its popular $1.99 Menu, which now includes these four value items:

• Jr Bacon Cheeseburger
• Vanilla Soft Serve Cup
• Cheesy Baja Crispy Tender Wrap
• Small Root Beer Float

You can learn more at the official SONIC website.

SONIC also recently welcomed back a beloved menu item

Last week, the fast food chain announced the return of its Red, White & Blue Slush Float, a summer tradition back in time for America’s 250th birthday.

The Red, White & Blue Slush Float combines “icy blue raspberry slush, creamy vanilla soft serve and real strawberries” for $2.50. This year, the treat will be served in limited edition cups featuring U.S. landmarks to honor the country’s 250th anniversary.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will begin on Thursday, June 11, with Mexico and South Africa squaring off. Ahead of soccer’s ultimate showcase, Roku is launching a way for fans to access important World Cup news, highlights, scores and more all in one spot.

On Monday morning, Roku announced the creation of Roku Soccer Zone, a “centralized hub that brings together live games, highlights and other coverage, so you spend less time searching and more time in the game.”

Roku Soccer Zone: What to know

Launched in partnership with FOX One, Roku Soccer Zone will be available in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and the United Kingdom.

It will provide services such as live scores and match updates, an updating stats track that keeps tabs on the tournament’s top scorers and assist leaders, the ability to pick “favorites,” so you can follow and receive reminders about preferred teams, and free, ad-supported content from channels like Fox Sports and FIFA+.

“The Soccer Zone makes watching your favorite teams simple,” Roku said in a press release provided to Men’s Journal. “Instead of hunting through different apps, you can find every live match in one place — easily see the soccer content available on apps you already pay for, like FOX One or Peacock, to start watching with one click.”

Additionally, the Soccer Zone will provide direct subscription opportunities through Roku. Eligible customers will also be able to sign up for a three-day free trial to FOX One through The Roku Channel.

America getting its World Cup closeup

For the first time in 32 years, the United States will serve as the FIFA World Cup host nation, alongside Canada and Mexico. In total, there are 16 host cities throughout the three countries–11 in America, three in Mexico and two in Canada.

Group play begins June 11, with the knockout stage getting underway June 29. Semifinals are set for July 14-15 in Arlington and Atlanta, with the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

On June 1, 1974, in Ottawa, Canada, one of the defining rock stars of the 1990s was born. Alanis Morissette would later dominate charts in both Canada and the United States with her breakthrough rock album, Jagged Little Pill, cementing her as a defining voice of her generation.

Morissette released her debut self-titled record at just seventeen years old, and quickly developed a cult following in her home country. The singer became known for her gritty lyrics and emotive voice, which separated her from a lot of mainstream rock stars in the ’90s. The album’s lead single, “Too Hot”, broke into the Top 20 on Canada’s RPM singles chart.

Less than a year later, Morissette was back with her second album, Now is the Time. While the album was considered a financial disappointment, it spawned multiple hit singles that continued building her rock star profile in Canada. Two years later, Morissette moved to Los Angeles and began working on Jagged Little Pill.

Jagged Little Pill was Morissette’s first album to be released internationally, and it was a spectacular success. The lead single, “You Oughta Know”, was picked up by radio stations in Los Angeles thanks to collaboration from Dave Navarro and Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and quickly became an immediate classic around the country.

The album was promptly picked up by MTV, which boosted its popularity around the world. Further singles such as “Ironic”, “All I Really Want”, and “Hand in My Pocket” drove the album to even more success, topping charts in Canada and becoming cultural touchstones of the mid-’90s. It remains one of the best-selling albums of all time.

“Ironic” quickly became Morissette’s biggest hit, and it remains an iconic rock song that’s paved the way for countless other female rockers to forge their own paths in its wake. Her career quickly exploded, landing high-profile collaborations with Ringo Starr, Dave Matthews Band, and Radiohead.

Morissette was soon back with Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, which received strong reviews from critics despite the huge expectations that had been placed upon it. The album shot to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, proving that the success of Jagged Little Pill had not been a fluke and that Morissette was here to stay.

The rock star completed an incredible three-album run at the top of the Billboard 200 with Under Rug Swept, which sold over 1 million copies in the United States alone. Morissette’s sound continued to develop in fascinating ways, with her dense lyricism and driving instrumentals forging the alt-rock sound that would become so entrenched in the 1990s.