‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ tops the holiday weekend box office

Even with severe winter weather affecting most of the country over the holiday weekend, Avatar: The Way of Water remained at the top of the box office for the second weekend in a row. Despite the release of three new movies this weekend, the film – starring Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana – took in an extra …

Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Taylor Swift nominated for Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards

Grammy-winning musicians Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Taylor Swift are all nominated for songs from movies that have are expected to also earn them Oscar nominations. Lady Gaga’s “Hold My Hand” from Top Gun: Maverick, Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” from Wakanda Forever, and Swift’s “Carolina” from Where the Crawdads Sing are up for the Outstanding Song …

Iconic Portland Headlight Damaged in Storm

Thousands lost power in Friday’s storm and the gusting winds and strong waves also caused damage to the Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth. This storm means business and is one that will go down in history! In all my life I can’t recall expirencing such force… Posted by Dave Dostie on Friday, December 23, 2022 …

Thousands Without Power Due to Rain and Wind

Thousands of Central Maine Power customers are already without power thanks to the pounding rain and high gusting winds. The Portland Jetport has been without power through the day. Check for current outages HERE! Report an outage to CMP HERE! Central Maine Power is reporting thousands of customers without electricity Friday. CMP says restoration may …

Bear fatally shot at Jacksonville Florida zoo after escaping and attacking zookeeper

Staff at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens fatally shot an American black bear after the animal escaped its exhibit and “engaged with a zookeeper behind the scenes.”  The bear’s name was Johnny, and he was 5 years old. Officials said in a Facebook post that the zoo’s lethal weapons team responded to an emergency radio call …

Former D.C. police officers found guilty in death of 20-year-old during police pursuit

Two former Metropolitan Police officers were found guilty on all charges brought against them in connection with the death of Karon Hylton-Brown, who was involved in a fatal car crash during a police chase more than two years ago. Former officers Terence Sutton, 38, and Andrew Zabavsky, 54, had been suspended from the police department due …

Shania Twain set to release the single “Giddy Up!” from upcoming LP

Shania Twain announced that she will release the new song “Giddy Up!” on Jan. 5, 2023, ahead of her new album, ‘Queen of Me’.  Twain will release Queen of Me on Feb. 3, marking her first album of new music in over five years. The 57-year-old country music singer wrote on Instagram: “I am here with …

Ashley McBryde shares acoustic cover of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”

Ashley McBryde posted a clip on TikTok to help spread the Christmas spirit. Wearing no makeup and sporting her festive holiday pajamas, McBryde grabbed her guitar to perform “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” from a hotel room. “Here’s a Christmas ditty from a hotel room, in pajamas. When I should’ve been in bed,” she …

Adam Sandler to be presented with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

The Kennedy Center said in a statement that actor and comedian Adam Sandler will receive the 24th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which recognizes “individuals who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to the distinguished 19th-century novelist and essayist” Mark Twain, for whom the award is named. The Kennedy Center tweeted : “This …

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tease new Netflix docuseries ‘Live to Lead’

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have teased their next Netflix docuseries, Live to Lead. Harry and Markle signed a multi-year deal with Netflix in September 2020.  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said in a trailer (which served as the project’s announcement) that the seven-part series, which will debut on Dec. 31, was inspired by South …