Canada, China and Mexico retaliate as Trump’s 25% tariffs on goods take effect

President Trump’s 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday, and doubled the tariff on all Chinese imports to 20% from 10%. The Trump administration said that the tariffs were necessary to stem the flow of fentanyl into the United States. Mexico and Canada on Tuesday responded to tariffs imposed by the United …

Jake Owen to embark on 2025 tour with Uncle Kracker

Jake Owen will embark on the 2025 Driftwood Ramble Tour featuring special guest Uncle Kracker. The 10-date series will launch on May 30 at Harrah’s Stir Cove in Council Bluffs, IA, with stops across the United States and Canada, including Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Virginia, North Carolina and Ontario. Said Owen: “Music is a getaway, …

Peter Dinklage joins the cast of ‘Dexter: Resurrection’

Peter Dinklage has joined the cast of Dexter: Resurrection alongside Michael C. Hall and Uma Thurman. Dinklage, 55, will play Leon Prater, described as “a billionaire venture capitalist. To the world, Leon is a generous philanthropist, but behind his polished exterior lies dark intrigue. To the world, Leon is a generous philanthropist, but behind his …

See the Season 3 trailer for Prime Video’s ‘The Wheel of Time’

Ahead of its March 13 premiere date, Prime Video is previewing Season 3 of its fantasy series The Wheel of Time. The show, based on Robert Jordan’s books, follows Rand al’Thor (Josha Stradowski) after he is told of a prophecy that describes him as “The Dragon Reborn,” who holds the world’s fate in his hands. …

Jason Isbell releases title track to ‘Foxes in the Snow’

Jason Isbell has released “Foxes in the Snow,” the title track from his upcoming solo acoustic record Foxes in the Snow, out March 7th. Per Rolling Stone: “Foxes in the Snow was recorded in New York City at the famed Electric Lady Studios in October 2024. Recorded entirely on the same all-mahogany 1940 Martin 0-17 …

Highland Park parade shooting suspect Robert Crimo III changes plea to guilty

The Highland Park, Illinois parade shooting suspect has changed his plea to guilty on the first day of the trial (per Chicago ABC affiliate WLS). The trial was expected to last three to five weeks, and see nearly all shooting survivors take the stand. Shooting suspect Robert E. “Bobby” Crimo III, 24, pleaded guilty at …

2 killed, several injured after vehicle drives into crowd in Mannheim, Germany

At least two people were killed and several others were seriously injured when a German man drove a vehicle into a crowd of people in the western  city of Mannheim, Germany on Monday, during an annual carnival celebration. Mannheim has a population of 326,000 and is about 52 miles south of Frankfurt. In statements posted …

Kelsea Ballerini to release ‘Patterns (Deluxe)’

Kelsea Ballerini announced on social media that she will release a deluxe version of her 2024 album, Patterns, on March 7th. Ballerini’s post  included the updated artwork for the deluxe edition, writing in the caption, “it just so happens i wasn’t done unpacking patterns (deluxe) out march 7th!!!! IM SO EXCITED.”   The new collection …

Eddie Vedder, Brandi Carlile, Mumford & Sons contribute to new Neil Young tribute album

Eddie Vedder, Fiona Apple, Brandi Carlile, Mumford & Sons, Sharon Van Etten and the Lumineers are among the artists contributing to Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young. The first volume of Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young will be released April 25 through Cinema Music Group and Killphonic Records; to pre-order, …

Holland Taylor cast as Matthew McConaughey’s mom in new Apple TV+ comedy

Holland Taylor has joined the cast of the Apple TV+ comedy that will reunite ‘True Detective’ Season 1 co-stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. The as-yet-untitled, 10-episode, 1/2 hr. comedy series — originally announced in 2023 -will see Taylor play Ma Mac, Matthew’s mother. Per the official logline, “Matthew and Woody’s friendship is tested when …