Dalai Lama apologizes after criticism for video of him kissing boy

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has issued an apology on Monday after a video showing him kissing a child on the lips – and asking him to suck his tongue – triggered criticism. The video of the incident that occurred back in February at an event in northern India triggered a backlash online, with …

4 killed, 8 injured in downtown Louisville bank mass shooting

A gunman opened fire at a bank in downtown Louisville on Monday, in a mass shooting that left four dead and wounded eight others — including two officers responding to the scene. Louisville Metro Police Department Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey said the shooter, described as a current or former employee of Old National Bank, was also killed …

Brothers Osborne drops three-song ‘Nobody’s Nobody Sampler’

Country duo Brothers Osborne are sharing three brand-new songs. The three-pack ‘Nobody’s Nobody Sampler’ includes the title track, “Rollercoaster (Forever and a Day),” and “Might As Well Be Me.” John Osborne shared on Instagram, “As musicians, we’re constantly evolving and pushing ourselves to new heights. With our fourth album, we’ve teamed up with a new …

2023 Daytime Emmys being held June 16; staying on CBS for two-years

The Daytime Emmy Awards will stay on CBS, with this year’s ceremony set to be broadcast live on Friday, June 16, from the Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles. The Daytime Emmy Awards marks its 50th anniversary this year, and celebrates soap operas, talk shows, game shows, instructional or DIY programming and other genres. Presented by The …

Hilary Swank welcomes twins with husband Philip Schneider

Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank announced the birth of her twins with husband Philip Schneider. The 48-year-old Swank posted a beautiful photo on Instagram with herself and the twins, along with the caption: “It wasn’t easy. But boy (and girl!) was it worth it. Happy Easter! Posting from pure Heaven.” The newborns (whose names have yet to …

Diplo to drop new country album ‘Thomas Wesley: Chapter 2 – Swamp Savant’

Diplo announced his alter-ego will be back for a new country album: Thomas Wesley: Chapter 2 – Swamp Savant is the latest project Diplo will be dropping under the name Thomas Wesley. Swamp Savant is the follow-up to to 2020’s Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley Chapter 1: Snake Oil, which featured the singles “Heartless” with Morgan Wallen, …

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott working to pardon man convicted of murdering BLM protester

A Texas man convicted of murder for killing a Black Lives Matter protester in July 2020 will likely receive a pardon from the state’s Gov. Greg Abbott. Abbott said in a statement that Texas law allows him to request that the Board of Pardons and Paroles determine whether a person should be granted a pardon. …

2 Wisconsin police officers, suspect killed during shootout at traffic stop

According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), two Wisconsin police officers were killed on Saturday following a shootout with a suspect during a traffic stop in Cameron, WI. Officials said in a news release that the officers were from two different police departments. The Wisconsin DOJ said a shootout began …

Morgan Evans to release new EP ‘Life Upside Down’

Morgan Evans is chronicling “unexpected heartbreak” and the personal journey that followed on his upcoming 5-track EP, Life Upside Down, due out April 21st.  Evans shared: “I called it ‘Life Upside Down’ because this collection of music could only have come from this time, when my life felt exactly that. To me, these 5 tracks journey …

Midland setting sail on ‘The Last Resort Cruise’ in 2024

Country trio Midland shared they are teaming up with Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises, for ‘The Last Resort Cruise’, sailing April 1-5, 2024 from Miami, FL to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas aboard Norwegian Pearl. Midland said in a statement: “We’ve always felt like we have some of the best fans in country …