Trump Organization, CFO Allen Weisselberg plead not guilty to tax fraud charges in Manhattan DA investigation

The Trump Organization’s chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, and lawyers for the company appeared in front of a Manhattan judge Thursday, pleading not guilty to charges in what prosecutors called a sweeping tax fraud scheme. The charges were unsealed after former President Donald Trump’s longtime aide and the company were indicted by the Manhattan District …

Jimmie Allen, Alan Jackson, Jennifer Nettles, Mickey Guyton to perform on ‘A Capitol Fourth’

Several country singers are among the lineup for PBS’ annual Fourth of July special A Capitol Fourth. Alan Jackson, Jimmie Allen, Mickey Guyton and Jennifer Nettles have all been announced as performers during the show, which will air on PBS on Sunday, July 4.  Jackson will perform from the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, and Nettles …

Maddie & Tae release their video for “Woman You Got”

Maddie & Tae have released the video for their song “Woman You Got.” The song, which was released as a single in March, is the first preview of the follow-up to their album The Way It Feels. Maddie Font (neé Marlow) and Tae Kerr (neé Dye) penned the song with Laura Veltz and Mark Holman; …

‘Plaza Suite’ starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick to open on Broadway in March 2022

Plaza Suite, starring real-life couple Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, will return to Broadway in 2022. Producers announced on social media that the revival of the Neil Simon play will begin previews Feb. 22 at Hudson Theatre in New York, and officially open March 28.  Tickets are available now at the link: here. Plaza …

Harry Connick Jr. to play Daddy Warbucks in NBC’s ‘Annie Live!’ special

Harry Connick, Jr., has joined the cast of the NBC special Annie Live!  Connick, 53, will play Daddy Warbucks in the TV musical. NBC announced earlier this month that Empire actress Taraji P. Henson will play Miss Hannigan. Connick confirmed the news in a statement to People: “It’s such a classic show and it’s a show that I’m so familiar with, …

Maine’s ‘Back to Work’ Grant Program Updated

Based on feedback from employers and job seekers, some requirements for the Maine’s “Back to Work” program are being modified. The $1,500 payment is being extended for the duration of the program through July 25. The program will now also retroactively cover part-time workers who are working at least 20 hours a week for a …

Robinhood ordered to pay $70M for negligence and misleading info

On Wednesday, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) levied its largest fine ever against popular investing app Robinhood. Robinhood, known for letting customers trade stocks through an app, will pay $57 million in fines in addition to $12.6 million in restitution to customers.  FINRA is a nonprofit, self-regulatory agency that oversees member brokerages and exchanges. …

Bill Cosby is released from prison after Pennsylvania high court overturns sex assault conviction

Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday, after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, Cosby was released from prison on Wednesday afternoon, after serving more than two years of a three- to 10-year sentence at a …

Cody Johnson put on three-week vocal rest

Cody Johnson has been forced to take a brief, three-week break due to being put on vocal rest. He recently addressed his “CoJo Nation” fanbase with a message on social media: “Coming off of the road after an incredible weekend to some not so exciting news. Unfortunately, my ENT Dr. of over 8 years has …

Morgan Evans releases his latest single “Love is Real”

Morgan Evans is back with new music for the first time since 2019 with “Love Is Real.” released June 24. “Love Is Real” follows Evans’ previous singles including 2018’s “Day Drunk” and his 2017 hit single, “Kiss Somebody.” Upon releasing the single, Evans shared a note with fans on social media, thanking them for their patience …