Michael Jackson Estate Wins Appeal in HBO ‘Leaving Neverland’ Lawsuit

On Monday, an appeals court handed a victory to the estate of Michael Jackson in its battle over the 2019 HBO documentary “Leaving Neverland,” which accused the late singer of sexually abusing two young boys. The Jackson estate sued HBO for $100 million, arguing that the documentary violated a 27-year-old non-disparagement clause from a 1992 …

‘Elf” Stars Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel and More Reunite for Charity

The cast of the beloved holiday comedy Elf reunited for virtual table read.  Will Ferrell – Buddy the Elf himself – was joined by his Elf co-stars Zooey Deschanel, Bob Newhart, Ed Asner, Andy Richer, Amy Sedaris, Mary Steenburgen, Matt Walsh and Kyle Glass for the fundraiser event, which benefitted the Democratic Party of Georgia. Some …

Police Kill Gunman Who Opened Fire Outside New York Cathedral

According to the New York Police Department, police shot and killed an armed suspect who allegedly opened fire outside a Manhattan cathedral as carolers sang on the steps of the church.  NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said that none of the carolers or people nearby were injured or killed in the incident which took place outside …

Distribution of 2.9 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Begins in the U.S.

The CEO of the federal government’s vaccine initiative Operation Warp Speed said during a news conference held by the US Food and Drug Administration that the first COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed safely.  Gen. Gustave Perna said, “I am absolutely, 100 percent, confident that we are going to distribute safely, this precious commodity this vaccine …

Country Music Legend Charley Pride Dies Of COVID-19 Complications

Country legend Charley Pride died on Saturday in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 86 due to complications from COVID-19, a statement on his website confirmed. Pride, who was considered a pioneer for Black musicians in country music, became the first Black member of the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000.  He was knows …

Runaway June Brings Virtual Concert to Military Troops for the Holidays

Runaway June –  comprised of Naomi Cooke, Jennifer Wayne, and Natalie Stovall – has brought a new music special to the U.S. military and Armed Forces Entertainment just in time for the holidays. Titled When I Think About Christmas, the original virtual concert streamed exclusively on YouTube. The band delivered their renditions of “Let It Snow,” …

Chris Evans to voice Buzz Lightyear in Disney/Pixar Origin Story ‘Lightyea’r

Disney announced that Chris Evans will voice the iconic role of Buzz Lightyear in an upcoming Pixar movie called Lightyear. The film will take a look at the beloved Space Ranger’s origin story and is slated to hit theaters on June 17, 2022.  Evans, who has played Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, took …

Harrison Ford Set to Return for 5th ‘Indiana Jones’ Movie

Harrison Ford is on board for a fifth installment of the Indiana Jones movie series, about 40 years after the first movie was released. The movie is expected to be released in July 2022, when Ford will be 80 years old. Disney announced the return of Ford in his iconic role in a tweet, saying, “Lucasfilm is in …

FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For Approval

On Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration’s regulatory vaccines committee voted to recommend the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech for emergency use authorization.  The vote by the FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee doesn’t mean the vaccine gets immediate approval by the FDA. That decision will be made at a future …

Carrie Underwood Shares Performance Video of New Song ‘Sweet Baby Jesus’

Carrie Underwood has released a new video of her song, “Sweet Baby Jesus” as part of the holiday special Cracker Barrel Sounds of the Seasons. Co-written by Underwood, Brett James and David Garcia, “Sweet Baby Jesus” is featured on Carrie’s new Christmas album, My Gift, which debuted at No. 1 on the “Billboard Top Country Albums” …