Rep. Kevin McCarthy, ousted Speaker of the House, announces he’s leaving Congress

Ousted Speaker of the House, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, announced on Wednesday he will resign from office at the end of this month. McCarthy has not gone into detail about what his next move will be after his resignation takes effect. McCarthy, R-Calif., wrote about his resignation in an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, stating: …

Suspect in custody after Texas shooting spree that left 6 dead, 3 injured

Police in Texas said that a suspect was taken into custody after 6 were killed and 3 injured in a series of homicides and shootings across two Texas communities.  Four people were killed and two police officers shot in Austin on Tuesday, and the suspect, identified on Wednesday as Shane James, was also linked to …

2024 ‘Under the Big Sky’ Festival to feature Miranda Lambert, Turnpike Troubadours

Miranda Lambert, bluegrass musician Billy Strings and then Turnpike Troubadours will headline the 2024 Under the Big Sky music festival, set to take place July 12-14, 2024 at Big Mountain Ranch in Whitefish, Montana. The fest posted on its socials: “We’re back for a three-day weekend with the legendary Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert), plus the return …

Kentucky’s Railbird Music Festival to feature headliners Chris Stapleton, Noah Kahan

Chris Stapleton and Noah Kahan will serve as headliners for the 2024 Railbird Music Festival in Lexington, Kentucky, set to take place on June 1 and 2 at The Infield at Red Mile. Over 30 different artists across three stages at the race track grounds will perform at the two-day festival, comprised of world-class music, …

Legendary TV writer and producer Norman Lear dies at age 101

Television legend Norman Lear, the writer-producer who revolutionized American comedy in the early-‘70s, has died at the age of 101. A spokesperson for the family confirmed to The New York Times that Lear died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles, with his publicist telling Variety that Lear died of natural causes. The family’s statement …

Taylor Swift is named Time Magazine’s 2023 Person of the Year

TIME Magazine announced that they have named Taylor Swift their ‘2023 Person of the Year,’ beating out a host of finalists (including Barbie and King Charles III) who over the last 12 months dominated in politics and entertainment TIME called Swit a person with “singular influence” who has found a way to “transcend borders” and …

Panera Bread’s ‘Charged Lemonade’ blamed in second lawsuit as alleged cause of death

According to a new lawsuit, Panera Bread’s highly caffeinated ‘Charged Lemonade’ is now being blamed for a second death. The suit, which was filed in Delaware (where Panera is incorporated) alleges that 46-year-old Dennis Brown of Fleming Island, Florida, drank three Charged Lemonades from a local Panera on Oct. 9, and later suffered a fatal …

Indictments of 17 Austin police officers dropped over tactics used during 2020 George Floyd protests

A Texas prosecutor dropped most of the indictments against more than 20 Austin police officers over tactics used during the 2020 protests that followed George Floyd’s killing. Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza, who was elected months after the protests and said he would hold police accountable for their actions, said he would dismiss indictments …

Miranda Lambert announces final shows of her Las Vegas Residency

Miranda Lambert has announced the final dates for her Las Vegas Residency, ‘Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo’ at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, slated to take place in early 2024. The final nine shows will take place in March and April of 2024. Said Lambert on her socials: “I’m adding 9 FINAL SHOWS to …

Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson hit No. 1 on country radio with ‘Save Me’

Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson’s duet, “Save Me”, has hit the No.1 spot at country radio, earning 60 first-week adds on stations around the country. Additionally, the song has officially risen to the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay charts, marking Jelly Roll’s third No.1 on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart and Wilson’s fourth. Jelly Roll originally …