Netflix series ‘God’s Favorite Idiot’ starring Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone to premiere on June 15

Netflix announced the premiere date for the Melissa McCarthy/Ben Falcone series God’s Favorite Idiot, set to debut on June 15. Falcone created the series and executive produces with McCarthy and Michael McDonald, who also serves as director.  God’s Favorite Idiot will consist of eight episodes. In God’s Favorite Idiot, Falcone plays Clark Thompson, a tech …

Are You Eligible for a $850 Relief Payment?

The Mills Administration has launched a website with all the information you need to determine if you can claim a $850 relief payment. The money is eligible after the governor signed the supplemental budget. For all you questions and answers go here: https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/relief-checks We’re getting LOTS of questions about the $850 checks for Mainers — …

Advisory Issued in Response to Bird Flu Cases

Due to multiple detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Maine and New England, Maine Animal Health Officials have announced an advisory recommending cancellation or postponement of competitions, exhibitions, shows, swaps, or other in-person events encouraging the gathering or comingling of domestic fowl or poultry. The Advisory: The risk for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) …

Arizona governor declares state of emergency in areas affected by Tunnel wildfire

On Thursday, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey declared a state of emergency in Coconino County due to the 20,000-acre Tunnel wildfire. The blaze started Sunday just north of Flagstaff and is 0% contained, according to the national wildfire clearinghouse website InciWeb. At least two dozen buildings have been destroyed and hundreds of homes near Flagstaff have …

Federal judge issues temporary order to block restrictive Kentucky abortion law

A federal judge on Thursday issued a temporary order blocking Kentucky’s new abortion law, which effectively outlaws the procedure in the state. U.S. District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings approved the temporary restraining order that stems from a lawsuit by Planned Parenthood, which challenged the legality of the law passed by the Kentucky General Assembly. The …

Luke Combs shares details of upcoming album ‘Growin’ Up’

Luke Combs shared new details about his much-anticipated new studio album, revealing that his new project will be titled Growin’ Up, and will include 12 tracks.  Combs also shared the album art, which features an illustrated bar scene alongside half of his face. His hat showcases the album’s title and his name is written in what …

Eric Church releases acoustic version of “Heart On Fire”

Eric Church dropped the triple album Heart & Soul, a year ago, which included hit singles like “Hell of a View” and “Heart on Fire.”   To celebrate, Eric shared a new acoustic version of “Heart on Fire.” The original version of the song was the first track from the first disc of Church’s three-disc album. …

Idris Elba to star in thriller series for Apple TV+ titled ‘Hijack’

Idris Elba will star in a new thriller series at Apple TV+ titled “Hijack.”  The streaming service said in a press release Thursday that the 49-year-old Elba will star in and executive produce the series, which is written by Lupin creator George Kay and directed by Jim Field Smith. Kay and Smith will serve as …

AMC green lights the Bob Odenkirk series ‘Straight Man’ set to premiere in 2023

AMC announced Thursday it has green lit the Bob Odenkirk series ‘Straight Man,’ set to premiere in 2023.  Odenkirk has wrapped filming on Better Call Saul, which will air its season finale this summer. Odenkirk will play William Henry Devereaux Jr., chairman of the Railton College English department in Straight Man, which AMC describes as ‘a …