
Minnesota Gov. Walz and President Trump speak by phone in aftermath of ICE shooting
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sharply criticized the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece, accusing federal officials of spreading misinformation and escalating unrest across the state. The op-ed, published Monday, came as

Seven killed, one seriously hurt after private jet crashes during takeoff in Maine
Federal officials confirmed that seven people were killed and one crew member was critically injured after a private business jet crashed and burst into flames while taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday evening.

San Francisco Giants sign free-agent center fielder Harrison Bader to two-year, $20.5M deal
The San Francisco Giants have agreed to a two-year contract with free-agent center fielder Harrison Bader, valued at $20.5 million with incentives that could push it slightly higher, according to multiple reports. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal was

Los Angeles Chargers sign defensive lineman Teair Tart to 3-year extension worth up to $37.5M
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed defensive tackle Teair Tart to a three-year contract extension, that can reach $37.5 million and includes $20 million in guaranteed money, sources told ESPN. Tart acknowledged the agreement on social media,

Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Emmylou Harris to headline U.K.’s Highways Festival 2026
The U.K.’s Highways Festival will return to London’s Royal Albert Hall for its fourth consecutive year, set to take place Friday, May 15th-Sunday, May 17, 2026. The three-day event will be led by headliners Jon Pardi, Carly

‘Minecraft 2’ sequel film officially greenlit by Warner Bros. Pictures
A sequel to the hugely successful 2025 Minecraft movie has been greenlit by Warner Bros. Pictures. Titled Minecraft 2, the sequel film is scheduled for release in July 2027. In a post on Instagram, Minecraft announced it

Kanye West apologizes for antisemitic rants caused by bipolar disorder in Wall Street Journal ad
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has issued a sweeping public apology in a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal, expressing deep regret for the antisemitic remarks and erratic behavior that defined his highly

Kanye West apologizes for antisemitic rants caused by bipolar disorder in Wall Street Journal ad
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has issued a sweeping public apology in a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal, expressing deep regret for the antisemitic remarks and erratic behavior that defined his highly

DaBaby releases the song ‘Pop Dat Thang’ off upcoming album
DaBaby returns with his new single “Pop Dat Thang,” the latest track from his upcoming album Be More Grateful, dropping January 30th. The track follows the recent releases “Don’t Insult Me” featuring Twin, “Paper Low,” “Out Ya

Melissa Etheridge to release new album ‘Rise’
Melissa Etheridge is set to release her new album, Rise, on March 27th – her first studio album in five years. Recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, the album is co-produced by Etheridge and Grammy-winning producer

Carrie Underwood, Shinedown, and Creed to headline 2026 Velocity Festival at Field of Dreams
Carrie Underwood, Shinedown and Creed will headline the 2026 Velocity Festival, an expanded three-day music event taking place over Labor Day weekend – September 4–6, 2026 — at the historic Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville,

Carrie Underwood, Shinedown, and Creed to headline 2026 Velocity Festival at Field of Dreams
Carrie Underwood, Shinedown and Creed will headline the 2026 Velocity Festival, an expanded three-day music event taking place over Labor Day weekend – September 4–6, 2026 — at the historic Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville,

Crippling winter storm slams U.S., bringing deadly cold and leaving over 1M without power
A sprawling and unusually powerful winter storm has battered vast portions of the United States, coating roads in dangerous ice, burying cities under heavy snow, and plunging temperatures to life-threatening lows. The system has knocked out electricity

Minnesota officials demand answers after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti sparks outrage
Minnesota officials are pressing for full transparency and accountability following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti by a federal agent in south Minneapolis, an incident that has triggered protests, lawsuits, and intense scrutiny of federal

Seattle Seahawks headed to Super Bowl LX after defeating LA Rams in NFC Championship Game
The Seattle Seahawks are headed back to the Super Bowl after surviving a dramatic 31-27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday night, setting up a highly anticipated clash with the

New England Patriots beat Denver Broncos 10-7 to advance to Super Bowl LX
In a frigid, snow-swept battle at Empower Field at Mile High, the New England Patriots edged the Denver Broncos 10-7 in the AFC Championship Game, clinching a trip to Super Bowl LX and continuing the franchise’s return

Ashley McBryde, Zac Brown Band to join Garth Brooks in London’s Hyde Park next summer
Zac Brown Band and Ashley McBryde will be joining Garth Brooks for his blockbuster 2026 BST Hyde Park concert, taking place on June 27th. A social media post reads: “We’re excited to announce that special guests @zacbrownband

Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple lead voice cast for animated film ‘Swapped’ on Netflix
Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple will leading the voice cast for the upcoming animated Netflix movie, Swapped, directed by Nathan Greno. The film follows a small woodland creature (Jordan) who swaps bodies with its sworn enemy,

See Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien in the trailer for ‘Send Help’
The trailer has been released for Sam Raimi‘s horror feature Send Help, starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien as feuding colleagues stranded on a deserted island. The trailer opens with McAdams’ character, Linda Liddle, being ridiculed by

A$AP Rocky to embark on 2026 ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ world tour
A$AP Rocky has announced his 2026 “Don’t Be Dumb World Tour” in support of his new album of the same name. The North American leg kicks off in Chicago on May 27th and will hit major cities