6-year-old Palestinian-American boy stabbed and killed in anti-Muslim attack

A 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy was killed in his Illinois home by his landlord, who has been charged with murder and hate crimes after allegedly stabbing the boy to death because he was Muslim. The boy’s mother was also critically wounded the anti-Muslim hate crime, with police calling it a “senseless and cowardly act of violence.” …

Royal Caribbean cruise ship assists in evacuation of thousands of Americans from Israel 

Thousands of Americans boarded a Royal Caribbean cruise ship on Monday in an attempt to aid in the evacuation of Israel, would take then take them to neighboring Cyprus. In Cyprus, American evacuees will be able to board commercial flights to take them the rest of the way home. The race to evacuate comes after …

Thomas Rhett, Parker McCollum set for ‘Country Jam Colorado 2024’

The annual “Country Jam Colorado” will take place in Grand Forks, CO on June 20-22, 2024; and has confirmed its 2024 lineup will feature artists including Parker McCollum, Jelly Roll, Thomas Rhett, Flatland Cavalry, Koe Wetzel, Lee Brice and more. The festival posted: “What y’all have been waiting for… your 2024 CJCO lineup is here …

Maddie & Tae to drop ‘We Need Christmas (Extended Version)’ on October 27

Maddie & Tae will release We Need Christmas (Extended Version) on October 27, featuring three additional Christmas classics – “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “The Christmas Song” and “White Christmas” – on the nine-song project, which features holiday favorites and original songs. The country duo said in a statement: “We had so much …

Michelle Williams to narrate audiobook of Britney Spears’ memoir ‘The Woman In Me’

Simon & Schuster Audio said that Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams will narrate the audiobook of Britney Spears’ memoir The Woman in Me, set for release Oct. 24. Spears will read an introduction on the audiobook, which will be released simultaneously with the book. Spears said in a news release: “This book has been a labor of …

Christina Aguilera announces new Las Vegas residency

Christina Aguilera announced the launch of a new residency show in Las Vegas. The 42-year-old Aguilera shared that “an intimate, seductive and sophisticated” show will debut at Voltaire Belle de Nuitat at The Veteran Resort in Las Vegas.  Aguilera previously had a Vegas residency with her Xperience show at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood in …

Republican Jeff Landry wins Louisiana governor’s election, succeeding Democratic Gov. Edwards

Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry has won the Louisiana governor’s race, in a major victory for the GOP as they reclaim the governor’s mansion for the first time in eight years. Landry succeeds current Gov. John Bel Edwards, who was unable to seek reelection due to consecutive term limits. Landry, 52, garnered more than half …

FBI director says reported threats have increased in wake of Hamas attack in Israel

FBI Director Christopher Wray told reporters on a call Sunday that the agency has seen an increase in reported threats in the US in the wake of Hamas attack in Israel. The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security both issued a public service announcement and a bulletin to law enforcement agencies last week, warning …

Carly Pearce shares new track “Heels Over Head”

Carly Pearce has shared her new track “Heels Over Head,” the follow-up to “We Don’t Fight Anymore,” her duet with Chris Stapleton, and “Country Music Made Me Do It.” The release of ‘Heels Over Head’ comes after Pearce’s performance at the inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards. where she took the stage at the iconic Grand …

Lainey Wilson tops country radio with ‘Watermelon Moonshine’

Lainey Wilson has earned her fifth consecutive No.1 song at country radio with “Watermelon Moonshine,” off Lainey’s album, Bell Bottom Country. “Watermelon Moonshine” is the second single from Bell Bottom Country, following “Heart Like A Truck.”  “Watermelon Moonshine” also hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Country airplay earlier this month, making Lainey the first solo female …