Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed in a statement on Sunday evening that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Austin, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, said:  “I tested positive this morning for COVID-19. I requested the test today after exhibiting symptoms while at home on leave.”  He added that his symptoms are mild and …

Dolly Parton pays tribute to the late Betty White

Dolly Parton took to social media to pay tribute to Betty White, who died on Friday morning (Dec. 31) at the age of 99. In a post on Saturday morning (Jan. 1) on Twitter, Parton says White “will live forever.”  She tweeted: “While watching the news last night I learned of Betty White’s passing. Betty will …

Kane Brown and wife Katelyn welcome surprise second baby, daughter Kodi Jane

Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn surprised fans by welcoming their second daughter on Thursday in a Nashville hospital. “New Year, new family member,” Brown wrote on social media. “Welcome to the family Kodi Jane. Secret (is) finally out.”  Kodi weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. She joins big sister Kingsley …

100th Birthday documentary on the late Betty White will be released as planned

The producers of the documentary film “Betty White: 100 Years Young” say a theatrical screening will proceed as scheduled on the comedy legend’s 100th birthday, despite her death on December 31st, just a few weeks shy of that milestone. Producers/directors Steve Boettcher and Mike Trinklein said in a joint statement: “Our hearts mourn today with …

Michael Keaton to reprise his role as Batman in HBO Max’s ‘Batgirl’

Michael Keaton is set to reprise his role in the upcoming HBO Max movie, “Batgirl.” Keaton, who starred in Tim Burton’s 1989 “Batman” and the 1992 sequel “Batman Returns,” will return as Bruce Wayne alongside Leslie Grace, who will play Batgirl, in addition to J.K. Simmons, Brendan Fraser and Jacob Scipio.  “Batgirl” has no scheduled …