
Tensions flare in Minneapolis, as state officials are blocked by FBI from probe of ICE shooting
Tensions escalated and clashes erupted in Minneapolis after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a 37-year-old woman during a protest Wednesday, triggering conflicting accounts from federal and state officials and prompting outrage nationwide. The

Senate advances war powers resolution to restrict further military strikes on Venezuela
On Thursday, the U.S. Senate moved to restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to carry out additional military operations in or against Venezuela without explicit congressional approval, advancing a bipartisan war powers resolution amid growing concern over the

Miami Dolphins fire head coach Mike McDaniel after four seasons
The Miami Dolphins announced Thursday that they have fired head coach Mike McDaniel, signaling a reset for the franchise following another disappointing season. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, team owner Stephen Ross met with McDaniel earlier this week

Washington Commanders CB Marshon Lattimore arrested in Ohio on weapon charges
Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore was taken into custody Wednesday night in suburban Cleveland following a traffic stop that led to potential weapons charges, according to police records and local reports. The incident occurred around 6:14 p.m.

See Brandi Carlile’s NPR “Tiny Desk Concert’ performance
Brandi Carlile made her return to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series to perform music from her eighth studio album, Returning to Myself – including the songs “A Woman Oversees,” “Human,” “A War with Time” and “Returning to

2026 Boots in the Park lineups for San Diego, Fresno are revealed
Boots In The Park is set to return to San Diego and Fresno, CA this year, with country superstar Miranda Lambert headlining San Diego’s Waterfront Park on April 11th, joined by a lineup including Jordan Davis, Dylan

‘Stranger Things’ star Finn Wolfhard to host, A$AP Rocky to perform on first ‘SNL’ of 2026
‘Stranger Things’ star Finn Wolfhard is set to guest host the first episode of Saturday Night Live in 2026, with A$AP Rocky serving as musical guest for the episode, set to resume on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

FLO surprises fans with the drop of ‘Recently Deleted’
FLO have released a brand‑new fan track, Recently Deleted, alongside the release of three bonus songs — Conceited, Say Less and Do Too Much. The songs are now available on streaming platforms as part of the expanded

Alter Bridge share ‘Scales Are Falling” from new, self-titled album
Alter Bridge – featuring Myles Kennedy, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall, and Scott Phillips – return with “Scales Are Falling,” the final song released from their self-titled eighth studio album, available today. The accompanying visualizer for Scales Are

Goo Goo Dolls set tour dates and Las Vegas residency; perform their first-ever Tiny Desk concert
Goo Goo Dolls have confirmed 2026 residency dates at the Venetian Theater in Las Vegas. The run of shows includes five performances at The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, kicking off on May 15th

Goo Goo Dolls set tour dates and Las Vegas residency; perform their first-ever Tiny Desk concert
Goo Goo Dolls have confirmed 2026 residency dates at the Venetian Theater in Las Vegas. The run of shows includes five performances at The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, kicking off on May 15th

Adele making acting debut in Tom Ford’s film adaptation of Anne Rice’s ‘Cry to Heaven’
Director Tom Ford will helm an adaptation of Anne Rice’s 1982 novel Cry to Heaven, starring Adele in her debut film role (per Deadline.). The film is currently in pre-production in London and Rome with principal photography set

Adele making acting debut in Tom Ford’s film adaptation of Anne Rice’s ‘Cry to Heaven’
Director Tom Ford will helm an adaptation of Anne Rice’s 1982 novel Cry to Heaven, starring Adele in her debut film role (per Deadline.). The film is currently in pre-production in London and Rome with principal photography set

ICE agent fatally shoots woman in vehicle during immigration-related operation in Minneapolis
A woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a federal immigration operation in south Minneapolis on Wednesday, prompting sharp disputes between federal officials, local leaders, and witnesses, as well as renewed protests

U.S. military seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker and second ship, both linked to Venezuela
U.S. forces seized two oil tankers tied to Venezuela on Wednesday — one in the North Atlantic and another in the Caribbean — escalating Washington’s global effort to enforce sanctions and block what officials describe as illicit

Chicago Cubs acquire starting pitcher Edward Cabrera from Miami Marlins
The Chicago Cubs have acquired Miami Marlins right-handed starter Edward Cabrera in exchange for top prospects outfielder Owen Caissie, infielder Cristian Hernandez and infielder Edgardo De Leon (according to SportsGrid.) Neither team has confirmed the deal. ESPN’s

Alabama QB Ty Simpson announces he will enter 2026 NFL Draft
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson announced Wednesday that he will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2026 NFL Draft, closing the book on a four-year career in Tuscaloosa highlighted by a strong first season as

LeAnn Rimes to embark on ’30 Years Of Blue’ anniversary tour
LeAnn Rimes will embark on the ’30 Years of Blue: The Voice, The Journey, The Truth’ tour, kicking off on April 19th in her hometown of Dallas. Additional dates will be continuously revealed. Rimes shares: “Revisiting Blue

Lainey Wilson, Zach Top, Brooks & Dunn, and Gavin Adcock to headline 2026 ‘Country Thunder Arizona’
Country Thunder Arizona 2026 has revealed its linup of performers. The event is set for April 9-12 at Canyon Moon Ranch, in Florence, AZ, for its 30th installment. The festival will feature headliners Lainey Wilson, Zach Top,

Screen Actors Guild reveals 2026 Actor Awards nominations
SAG-AFTRA has revealed the 2026 nominations for The Actor Awards — formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards) — for the best film and television performances in 2025. SAG-AFTRA previously announced that Harrison Ford will