Diplomatic tensions rise between U.S. and China after downed spy balloon

Diplomatic tensions continued to rise on Sunday as officials in Beijing blasted the U.S. for shooting a Chinese spy balloon out of the sky. Tan Kefei, a spokesperson for China’s Defense Ministry, described the move as “a clear overreaction,” saying in a statement Sunday that his country reserved “the right to use necessary means to deal with …

Evacuation orders remain in place after 50-car train accident causes massive fire in Ohio

Home evacuations remain in place for dozens in northeastern Ohio following a train derailment which ignited a massive fire.  Luckily, no one was killed or injured in the accident in East Palestine, Ohio.  Mayor Trent Conaway told reporters that a mandatory evacuation order was imposed around the scene of the derailment in the town, comprised of 4,700 …

Chris Stapleton extends his ‘All-American Road Show’ tour

Chris Stapleton has announced an extensive run of headlining shows on the 2023 edition of his “All-American Road Show.”  Stapleton posted the news on social media , saying: “JUST ANNOUNCED: New 2023 All-American Road Show dates. Tickets on sale Friday, February 10th. Featuring special guests Allen Stone, Charley Crockett, Marcus King, Margo Price, Marty Stuart, Nikki Lane, …

Syndicated talk show ‘Dr. Phil’ ending after 21 seasons

The syndicated talk series ‘Dr. Phil’, hosted by Dr. Phil McGraw, is ending after 21 seasons.  The program, launched in September 2002, was co-created by McGraw and Oprah Winfrey. The 72-year-old McGraw said in a statement. “With this show, we have helped thousands of guests and millions of viewers through everything from addiction and marriage to mental wellness …

House votes to oust Rep. Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee assignment

U.S. House of Representatives voted to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., from the Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday. The resolution to remove Omar passed 218 to 211. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that Omar’s removal is in relation to past behavior the lawmaker has demonstrated, such as a tweet that was condemned by Democratic leadership …

Memphis library shooting leaves one dead, one officer in critical condition

The Memphis Tennessee police department said on Thursday that one officer is in “extremely critical condition” and a second individual is dead following a midday shootout at a local library. The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. when cops responded to a call at the Poplar-White Station Library in East Memphis. Police said the wounded officer was …

Michael Ray announces first leg of 2023 tour dates

Michael Ray announced the “first leg”of his headlining tour in 2023.  The 2023 tour is set to kick off on February 18th in Los Fresnos, Texas. Ray posted the tour news on social media, saying: “I’m so excited to announce the first leg of my 2023 tour!!! The spirit I’m bringing with me all year …

Chris Janson shares his latest single ‘All I Need Is You’

Chris Janson has shared his new single “All I Need Is You,” his Big Machine debut out now via BMLG Records. Executive produced by Janson and Scott Borchetta, Janson says of the track: “There are so many things we all want. We’ve all gotten caught up in the biggest buck of the season, the newest Chevrolet, or …

DC Universe shares upcoming projects: ‘Superman: Legacy’, prequel ‘Wonder Woman’ series, and more

James Gunn and Peter Safran gave fans a taste of what projects to expect in the DC Universe after taking over the helm of the film and TV franchise. Gunn and Safran shared plans for a revamped DC Universe, with five new films and five new series constituting much of the first chapter — themed as …

Will Smith, Martin Lawrence returning for fourth ‘Bad Boys’ film

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are teaming up for the fourth film in the ‘Bad Boys’ franchise, which began in 1995. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer is returning for the fourth film, as are “Bad Boys For Life” directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, with a script by Chris Bremner. Sony Pictures confirmed the untitled ‘Bad Boys’ …