Runaway June’s Naomi Cooke stepping away from group to pursue solo career

Runaway June’s Naomi Cooke has announced her plans to pursue a solo music career. The singer-songwriter shared the news on Instagram, saying the decision wasn’t easy but she’s ready for something new. Cooke shared a picture of herself singing onstage, with the caption: “I am incredibly excited to officially be able to announce that I …

Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Eric Church and more added to ACM Awards performers lineup

The second group of performers have been announced for the upcoming 57th Academy of Country Music Awards.  Among the latest round of performers set to take the stage at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium are Brittney Spencer, Brothers Osborne, Carrie Underwood, Chris Young, Eric Church, Gabby Barrett, Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Jordan Davis, Kane Brown, Luke …

“Dancing With The Stars” pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy shares emotional videos from Kyiv amid Russian invasion

“Dancing With The Stars” pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy shared a series of emotional videos on the situation unfolding in Ukraine, posting video clips from a balcony in Kyiv on Instagram and describing the scene in his home country. Said Maksim in the first video clip: “I’m in Kyiv, contrary to what I probably should’ve done a …

Sean Penn in Ukraine filming documentary about Russian invasion

Filmmaker and actor Sean Penn is in Ukraine, as the country deals with a full-scale invasion of Russian military forces. The country’s presidential office said Thursday that Penn had arrived in the capital, Kyiv, to film a documentary about the conflict. The Office of the President wrote in a Facebook post Thursday that Penn attended …

Trial begins for former officer involved in Breonna Taylor raid that led to her death by shooting

The Kentucky officer facing criminal charges in the botched raid on Breonna Taylor that led to her death by police, went on trial Wednesday — nearly two years after the shooting.  Former officer Brett Hankison fired 10 shots near a side door during the raid, but none hit Taylor. Prosecutors say the bullets endangered Taylor’s …

President Biden announces sanctions on company building Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline

On Wednesday, President Joe Biden said that the United States would be expanding penalties on Moscow after it recognized two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. Biden said the U.S. would impose sanctions on the company in charge of building Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, targeting the Nord Stream 2 AG company and its corporate …

Blake Shelton and Kane Brown to headline ‘Twin Cities Summer Jam’ in July

Blake Shelton and Kane Brown will serve as headliners for ‘Twin Cities Summer Jam’, set to take place July 21 through 23 at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota. Shelton will headline Twin Cities Summer Jam on July 23 with support from Trace Adkins, Elvie Shane, 38 Special and Mason Dixon Line. Brown headlines July 22 …

Morgan Wallen, Eric Church, Tim McGraw lead ‘Faster Horses Festival’ lineup

The Faster Horses Festival revealed its full 2022 lineup, with headliners Tim McGraw, Eric Church and Morgan Wallen headlining.  The three-day camping festival is set to take place in Brooklyn, Mich., from July 22-24. On the main stage, Lauren Alaina, Brothers Osborne, Jordan Davis, Larry Fleet, Chris Janson, Ashley McBryde, Jake Owen, Caitlyn Smith, Cole Swindell, …

New teaser trailer for ‘Ozark’ Season 4/Part 2 reveals April release date

Netflix’s ‘Ozark‘ announced in a teaser trailer that Part 2 of Season 4 is set to premiere on April 29. The first seven episodes of Season 4 were released on the streaming service January 21.  The teaser focuses on Ruth Langmore (Julia Garner), the 20-year-old heir of the Langmore clan, who seems to be at …

Amanda Seyfried to star opposite Tom Holland in ‘The Crowded Room’ for Apple TV+

Apple TV+ announced that Amanda Seyfried has been cast opposite Tom Holland in upcoming anthology series “The Crowded Room.” “The Crowded Room,” from writer Akiva Goldsman, will explore inspirational stories of people who have struggled and learned to successfully live with mental illness. Season 1 is a 10-episode thriller based in part on Goldsman’s own …