Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot charged with attempted murder for trying to cut engines midflight

An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency diversion to Portland, Oregon, on Sunday after an off-duty pilot , identified as 44-year-old Joseph Emerson, unsuccessfully tried to shut down the plane’s engines midflight. Alaska Airlines said in a statement that the incident happened onboard Alaska Airlines Flight 2059, which was operated by Horizon Air. The flight …

Two Israeli hostages are released by Hamas

Hamas released two more hostages Monday, identified as Israelis Nurit Yitzhak and Yocheved Lifshitz. The announcement comes three days after the release of two Americans who had been held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip — Judith Raanan and her teenage daughter, Natalie. In a statement on Telegram, the military wing of Hamas said …

Dolly Parton to perform at Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving halftime show

Dolly Parton will headline The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, taking place during the Dallas Cowboys / Washington Commanders game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on CBS at 3:30 p.m. The Cowboys and NFL shared:  ‘Get ready to watch @dollyparton rock the #RedKettleKickoff halftime show this Thanksgiving …

Scotty McCreery releases original Christmas song “Feel Like the Holidays”

Scotty McCreery announced his new holiday song, “Feel Like the Holidays,” written by Frank Rogers, Monty Criswell, Derek George, Bobby Hamrick, and Jeremy Bussey. McCreery said in a press release: “Christmas is my favorite time of year and I sing Christmas songs every day. When I first heard ‘Feel Like the Holidays,’ I knew I …

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie confirmed for ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ prequel film

An Ocean’s 11 prequel that is in the works and according to producer Josey McNamara, Barbie co-stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are on board to star in the film. McNamara said in a recent interview with Games Radar at the BFI London Film Festival: “They’re wonderful together. The more projects even outside of that …

Taylor Swift shares new live, remixed versions of ‘Cruel Summer’

Taylor Swift released two new versions of her hit song “Cruel Summer,” featuring the live version from her ‘Eras Tour,’ and a remix from LP Giobbi. The 33-year-old shared her feelings on social media after watching videos of audience members enjoying themselves at her concert film ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’:  “What a truly mind …

Detroit synagogue president found stabbed to death outside home

Samantha Woll, a Detroit synagogue president who led the congregation of Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, was found fatally stabbed outside her home Saturday morning. The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue confirmed the 40-year-old Woll’s death in a statement, sharing: “We are shocked and saddened to learn of the unexpected death of Samantha Woll, our Board President. …

Search continues for son of Nashville police chief, suspected of shooting two police officers

Police in Tennessee are searching for the estranged son of Nashville’s police chief as the suspect in the shooting of two suburban police officers outside a Dollar General store. Police say the shooting happened during an altercation Saturday night in La Vergne, a suburb of Nashville. A statement issued by The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation …

Blake Shelton to launch second leg of ‘Back To The Honky Tonk Tour’

Blake Shelton will kick off the the second leg of his “Back To The Honky Tonk Tour” in February 2024, with Dustin Lynch and Emily Ann Roberts joining him on the 17-date run of new shows. The 2024 “Back To The Honky Tonk Tour” will travel across the U.S. and Canada, beginning Feb. 22 in …

Parker McCollum announces 2024 ‘Burn It Down Tour’

Parker McCollum has announced his 41-date Burn It Down Tour 2024, kicking-off on January 18th at Spokane Arena in Spokane, WA making stops in Dayton, New Orleans, Indianapolis, and more before wrapping up in Corpus Christi, TX at American Bank Center Arena on August 31st. Joining McCollum on select dates throughout the tour will be …