Legal team for Derek Chauvin allege jury misconduct, request new trial

The legal team for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has filed a motion in a Minneapolis court requesting a new trial on multiple grounds, including jury misconduct. Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd last month.  Chauvin’s attorney says the former officer should have a new trial in the “interests of justice; abuse of …

President Biden aims for 70% of American adults vaccinated by July 4

On Tuesday, President Biden set a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one dose to 70% of adult Americans by the 4th of July. The new goal comes as demand for vaccines has dropped off markedly nationwide, with some states leaving more than half their vaccine doses unused. Biden is calling for states to …

RaeLynn announces she is expecting a baby girl with husband Josh Davis

Singer-songwriter RaeLynn announced on Tuesday that she is due to give birth to her first child with husband Josh Davis this September. The couple are expecting a baby girl,  RaeLynn shared the happy news on Instagram, saying:  “Well this Georgia Peach and Texas Rose did the thing. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! I’m 27 years old …

Brad Paisley announces 2021 tour with Jimmie Allen and Kameron Marlowe

On Tuesday, Brad Paisley announced his 2021 U.S. tour with special guests Jimmie Allen and Kameron Marlowe. Paisle will be kicking the tour off on June 5 in Panama city Beach, Fla., at the Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam. Paisley will also be taking part in Nashville’s July Fourth celebration Let Freedom Sing!  Paisley will additionally …

Conan O’Brien to host the final episode of ‘Conan’ on June 24

Conan O’Brien has announced that the final episode of his TBS late night show Conan, will air on June 24. The comedian said that over the next two months, Conan will feature special guests and look back at the past 11 years of the show WarnerMedia confirmed in November that Conan would be ending in …

Pink to receive Icon Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards

The Billboard Music Awards announced on Tuesday that Pink will perform and receive the Icon Award at the awards ceremony on May 23. Previous Icon Award recipients include Garth Brooks, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Prince, Stevie Wonder and Neil Diamond. The Icon Award “recognizes outstanding artists who have achieved excellence on the Billboard charts and have …

Bill and Melinda Gates announce their divorce after 27 years of marriage

On Monday, Bill and Melinda Gates shared a joint statement on Twitter, announcing their divorce: “After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage. Over the last 27 years, we have raised three incredible children and built a foundation that works …

NY Governor Cuomo announces capacity limits to be lifted on May 19; Broadway, museums can reopen

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday that capacity restrictions in New York City will be lifted on May 19, which will include Broadway theaters. Restaurants, museums, movie theaters, retail stores and more will also be having their capacity restrictions lifted in New York City on May 19. Though Broadway will be allowed to …

Midland announce ‘The Last Resort’ tour to kick off this fall

Midland announced their fall headlining The Last Resort Tour with special guest Hailey Whitters.  The tour will kick off October 7 in Phoenix, AZ, and run until the end of the year.  Tickets for The Last Resort Tour go on sale May 7 at 10 A.M. local time via MidlandOfficial.com. Spotify fans in participating markets will …

Jordan Davis teams up with Luke Bryan for his forthcoming EP ‘Buy Dirt’

Jordan Davis had recruited none other than Luke Bryan for his upcoming, eight-song EP Buy Dirt, set to drop on Friday, May 21. Bryan lends his vocals for the title track on the EP. The EP serves as the follow-up to Davis’s 2020 self-titled EP and his debut album, Home State.  Buy Dirt was produced …