5 dead, including 2 sheriff’s deputies, after 13-hour standoff in N.C.

Two sheriff’s deputies were among the five people killed after a lengthy standoff in northwestern North Carolina. Officials said the standoff began on Wednesday when deputies performed a welfare check at a Boone, N.C., home after the owner and family members failed to show up for work and didn’t answer phone calls. The Watauga County …

8 indicted in hazing death of Bowling Green State University student

Prosecutors announced Thursday that eight people were indicted by an Ohio grand jury in connection with the death of a Bowling Green State University student who died from alcohol poisoning after attending a fraternity party. Wood County Prosecuting Attorney Paul Dobson said the eight men attended a Pi Kappa Alpha party March 4 at an …

Luke Combs debuts new video for “Forever After All”

Luke Combs’ latest video for his single “Forever After All.” Combs is a tribute to his wife, Nicole Hocking Combs, and includes footage from their wedding last summer. The couple were married on Aug. 1, 2020 in an intimate beach ceremony at their Southern Florida home.  Combs said, “All of my music videos mean a …

CMT announces date for 2021 CMT Music Awards

The 2021 CMT Music Awards, which is country music’s only fan-voted award show, will air on Wednesday, June 9th at 8p/7c on CMT. The star-studded event will simulcast on various networks, to be announced at a later date. The 2020 CMT Music Awards aired last fall and featured performances from Sam Hunt, Luke Bryan, Gabby …

‘Gossip Girl’ reboot to premiere on HBO Max in July

The official Twitter handle of “Gossip Girl” announced that the reboot of the drama is set to premiere on HBO Max in July.  The tweet reads: “Good afternoon, followers. I need no introduction, but these New York elite do. Pleased to present your newest obsession — coming to @hbomax this July. Clear your calendars accordingly.” …

“Dexter” revival drops first teaser and reveals fall premiere date

Showtime has released the first official teaser for the series’ forthcoming revival of the series Dexter.  The network announced it would be reviving Dexter last October as a 10-episode limited series bring back original star Michael C. Hall and showrunner Clyde Phillips. On Thursday, Showtime shared a 10-second long clip on social media.  The first look …

North Carolina judge declines to release Andrew Brown Jr. shooting videos

A North Carolina judge ruled Wednesday against publicly releasing the body-worn camera footage of the police shooting of Andrew Brown Jr., Pasquotank County Superior Court Judge Jeff Foster said immediate family members, including Brown’s son, Khalil Ferebee, and a family attorney, can view the videos within 10 days. Foster denied a media request for the …

FBI agents search Rudy Giuliani’s NYC apartment and office as part of Ukraine probe

FBI agents executed search warrants at Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan apartment and his office to seize electronic devices Wednesday. The New York Times first reported the on the search warrants. Federal investigators have been looking into Giuliani’s dealings with Ukrainian officials. Last December, federal prosecutors discussed whether to make a legal request for Giuliani’s electronic communications. …

Reba McEntire debuts video for “Somehow You Do” from the upcoming film” “Four Good Days”

Reba McEntire new ballad “Somehow You Do” serves as a soundtrack piece to the upcoming film, Four Good Days, starring Mila Kunis and Glenn Close. The song was written by Diane Warren and is McEntire’s third collaboration with the acclaimed songwriter, following “What If” (1997) and “I’ll Be” (2000).  “It’s an honor to get to …

Garth Brooks announces new stadium show in Salt Lake City, Utah

Garth Brooks has added another date to his Stadium Tour, announcing a show at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, July 17. The show will be the first concert at Rice-Eccles Stadium in 10 years. A press release notes that all COVID-19 rules apply to the show and that fans who purchase …