Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations, as well as the backlash over her response to anti-Semitism on campus. Gay said she is resigning to allow the Harvard community to navigate the controversy “with a focus on the institution rather than any individual.” Gay wrote in her resignation letter Tuesday: “It is …
Monthly Archives: January 2024
No evidence of terrorism in crash that killed 2, injured several more in Rochester NY
Police in Rochester, New York say there is no evidence of terrorism in the New Year’s Day crash that killed two people and injured several more after a concert in Rochester, New York. The suspect, 25-year-old Michael Avery of the Syracuse area, died Monday night from injuries sustained in the crash, officials said. Avery’s SUV was …
Amy Grant and Vince Gill mark milestone with 100th ‘Christmas at the Ryman’
Amy Grant and Vince Gill marked huge career milestones by celebrating the 100th ‘Christmas at the Ryman’ performance, taking place at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The Christmas at the Ryman shows ran from Dec. 13-23 in 2023, with a set list including such holiday classics as “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the …
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Luke Combs shares video clip of unreleased song “Plant A Seed”
Luke Combs has shared a clip of an unreleased song, titled Plant A Seed. The poignant track is about fatherhood and was written by Wyatt McCubbin, Rob Snyder and Jeff Hyde. A video clip posted on Instagram sees Combs singing and playing an acoustic guitar in his living room; and the singer jokingly apologized for …
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Cher files for conservatorship of son, Elijah Blue Allman
Cher has filed for a conservatorship over her son, Elijah Blue Allman. The singer/actress filed to be the sole conservator of her son’s estate due to alleged substance abuse issues, with claims that Allman is “substantially unable to manage his financial resources.” Legal documents obtained by People revealed stated that “Elijah is entitled to regular …
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Taylor Swift beats Elvis Presley’s solo record for most weeks at No.1 on Billboard 200
Taylor Swift’s latest re-release, ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’, remained at the No.1 spot on the Billboard 200, and with that the superstar has officially surpassed Elvis Presley’s longstanding Billboard 200 chart feat for the solo artist with the most weeks to top the chart. It marks Swift’s 68th total week atop Billboard 200, according to tracking …
Colorado mother suspected of killing 2 of her children is arrested, arraigned in U.K.
A Colorado woman suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third made an initial court appearance Monday in London, United Kingdom, where she had been arrested over the weekend. Singler disappeared after Colorado police were preparing to arrest her in connection with the deaths of her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son, …
New Year’s Day shooting kills one woman, injures 4 others in Los Angeles County
Police confirmed that one woman was killed and four people were wounded in a Los Angeles County shooting in the early morning of New Year’s Day. KABC-TV reports that officers from the Hawthorne Police Department responded to a shooting report around 12:30 a.m. Monday, January 1st. Hawthorne is part of the Los Angeles metropolitan …
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‘People’s Choice Country Awards’ returning in 2024
The second annual People’s Choice Country Awards will return in 2024, airing live from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT across NBC and Peacock. The inaugural show was held this year, hosted by Little Big Town, recognizing country talent. Winners are chosen entirely by the fans across …
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Old Dominion to lead all-star lineup at the 2024 Maui Songwriters’ Festival
Music industry leader Sony Music Publishing Nashville will host the 2024 Maui Songwriters Festival from Jan. 6–13, 2024, taking place at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. The festival’s seventh year will feature performances by Nashville’s top songwriters, spotlighting musical artistry, award-winning hit songwriters, artists, producers, and composers for a week of live music. Headlining performances include …
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