Salma Hayek replaces Thandiwe Newton in ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’

Salma Hayek has joined the cast of Magic Mike’s Last Dance, replacing Thandiwe Newton, who has stepped away from the project.  A spokesperson for Warner Bros. said in a statement: “Thandiwe Newton has made the difficult decision to step away from production of Warner Bros. Pictures’ Magic Mike’s Last Dance to deal with family matters.” …

American Lung Association’s 2022 Trek Across Maine

The American Lung Association has announced the route for the 38th annual Trek Across Maine fundraising bike ride, June 17-19. The Trek Across Maine covers a 180-mile route over three days and raises funds for the American Lung Association. The race will start at Thomas Point Beach and Campground in Brunswick. Registration is open for …

President Biden authorizes additional $800 million in Ukrainian military aid

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that the United States will send another $800 million worth of weapons to Ukraine, after speaking by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.  The White House said that the President authorized an additional $800 million in weapons, ammunition and other security assistance to Ukraine. Biden also approved the transfer …

Suspect in Brooklyn subway mass shooting arrested; will face federal charges

Officials confirmed that 62-year-old Frank James, the man wanted for allegedly opening fire on a rush-hour subway train in Brooklyn, was arrested in Manhattan on Wednesday afternoon, thus ending an over 24-hour-long search. NYPD Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said police made the arrest in Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood after responding to a crime stoppers tip, …

Little Big Town Announces New Single, ‘Hell Yeah’

Little Big Town announced on social media their brand new single, “Hell Yeah,” which debuted this week.  The new track is the quartet’s first release in two years, and the first track from their upcoming tenth record which is set for release later this year. Jimi Westbook of Little Big Town said of the track: “Phillip …

The Judds announce fall 2022 arena tour

The Judds have announced their first tour in over a decade, dubbed The Final Tour. The 10-date arena tour kicks off on Friday, September 30th in Grand Rapids, MI at Van Andel Arena, making stops in Toledo, Green Bay, Fort Worth, and more before concluding in Nashville, TN at Bridgestone Arena on Friday, October 28th. Martina …

Larry David confirms ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ to return for Season 12

Larry David revealed that the improvisational comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm will return for a 12th season. The actor, who stars in the series derived as a follow up to the 1999 HBO comedy special Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm, revealed the news at an HBO Max-presented Directors Guild of America Emmys event hosted by …

Netflix releases trailer for ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4

Netflix has released the first trailer for Season 4 of Stranger Things.  The trailer shows the town of Hawkins facing a demonic threat with Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) being told, “Without you, we can’t win this war” and is set to Journey’s 1983 classic “Separate Ways.” The official description of Season 4 reads: “It’s been …

Suspected Brooklyn Shooter Arrested

The suspect in yesterday’s Brooklyn subway shooting has been arrested. Police have been looking for Frank James, 62, since he was linked him to a U-Haul van. James was arrested in Manhattan. Ten people were shot and wounded in the subway attack. Over a dozen more suffered other injuries. Just witnessed the subway shooter Frank …