The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) said in a memo that all federal DEI employees will be placed on leave as of Wednesday evening. The official move comes after President Trump signed executive orders upon his inauguration on Monday aiming to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government. Mr. Trump said …
Monthly Archives: January 2025
11 people detained by Turkish authorities involved in ski resort hotel fire that killed 79
Authorities in Turkey have detained 11 people they said are involved in the fire that killed 79 people and injured dozens at a ski resort in the Bolu mountains. The fire occurred at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort, a 12-storey hotel which had 238 registered guests. The blaze started on the …
Lauren Alaina reveals pregnancy in new video for ‘Those Kind of Women’
Lauren Alaina shared the news of her pregnancy with husband Cam Arnold with the release of the video for her new song “Those Kind Of Women.” Alaina and Arnold announced their engagement on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in November of 2022, and tied the knot on February 14, 2024. The cinematic video …
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Teddy Swims, Quavo and Luke Bryan share video for their collab ‘Georgia Ways’
Teddy Swims, Quavo, Luke Bryan have collaborated the new song ‘Georgia Ways’, with Quavo posting about the release on Instagram and tagging his collaborators: “Georgia Ways Out Now @lukebryan @teddyswims” The trio also released the music video for “Georgia Ways”, which shows Quavo, 33, and Bryan, 48, and Teddy, 32, fishing together, hanging out by …
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Tom Holland to star in Christopher Nolan’s next film for Universal
Sources told Deadline that Tom Holland has signed on to star in Christopher Nolan next project for Universal Pictures, with the film set for an Imax release. Plot details are being kept secret, though sources say the film is expected to shoot in early 2025; with the cast also including Matt Damon of Bourne Identity …
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Julie Bowen to star in new NBC comedy ‘Taste’
Modern Family alum Julie Bowen has signed on to star in a new NBC comedy titled Taste, from writer-executive producers Justin Shanes and Nedaa Sweiss. Bowen, 54, will also executive produce the series through her ‘Bowen and Sons’ production banner. Per Deadline, Taste follows the employees at a legacy food magazine in California’s Bay Area. …
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Strong winds increase in LA area as two new wildfires prompt evacuations in San Diego County
Multiple wildfires broke out in San Diego County (south of Los Angeles) early Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders, school closures and power shutoffs, while officials in Los Angeles remain on high alert amid strong winds and extreme dry conditions. Red flag warnings were issued down the coast of Southern California on Tuesday as weather officials warned …
Ex-Proud Boys leader, Oath Keepers founder among those released from prison after Trump pardons
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio were released from prison on Tuesday, this coming after President Trump granted pardons to more than 1,500 defendants who faced charges in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. In addition to the clemency grants, Trump directed the Justice Department to ask …
2025 Field & Stream Music Fest to featuring Eric Church, Miranda Lambert and more
Field & Stream Music Festival announced their 2025 lineup, marking the inaugural addition of the festival after it was cancelled last year in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The 2025 Field & Stream Music Festival is slated to take place October 3-5, 2025 in Winnsboro, South Carolina, featuring headliners Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Riley Green, …
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Jennifer Love Hewitt to reprise role in new ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’
Jennifer Love Hewitt is set to reprise her role as Julie James in an upcoming iteration of the I Know What You Did Last Summer film franchise, directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson. The actress posted a photo of herself staring into a mirror that has notes taped all over it, writing in the caption: “It’s never …
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