Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that the city of Chicago is loosening its COVID-19 restrictions in time for MLB Opening Day, The change will go into effect for the Cubs’ home opener on April 1 and the White Sox’ opening day of April 8. Both Chicago stadiums will be limited to 20% capacity for fans. …
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Dallas Cowboys agree to 4-year, $160 million contract with QB Dak Prescott
The Dallas Cowboys and QB Dak Prescott agreed to a four-year, $160M contract on Monday, the day before they would have had to franchise tag him for a second time. The 27-year-old Prescott is coming off a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle which he suffered against the New York Giants last October. …
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Eminem releases ‘Tone Deaf’ video in response to TikTok campaign to “cancel” him
Last week, a TikTok campaign called for Eminem’s ‘cancellation’ after lyrics from his 2010 single with Rihanna “Love the Way You Lie” resurfaced. In the song, Marshall Mathers raps “If you f***** leave again I’m strap you to this bed and set the house on fire.” Now in response to those who have tried to …
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Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, BTS, Harry Styles, and more set to perform at this year’s Grammys
The Recording Academy announced the full lineup for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards show. Hosted by Trevor Noah of “The Daily Show,” the Grammy ceremony will feature Taylor Swift taking the Grammy stage for the seventh time. Swift’s “Folklore” is nominated for six awards and will compete in the ceremony’s most prestigious category, album of …
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle open up about Royal family in revealing interview with Oprah Winfrey
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry spoke out about their exit from the royal family, revealing shocking details of their lives during a televised sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey. During the CBS special “Oprah With Meghan And Harry: A CBS Primetime Special,” 39-year-old Markle spoke about her beginnings as a royal, reflecting on meeting Queen Elizabeth II for …
High-ranking New York lawmakers call for Governor Cuomo’s resignation amid sexual harassment accusations
A group of New York’s top Democratic lawmakers are calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to step down due to mounting sexual harassment claims, questioning his “ability to continue to lead” amid the ongoing scandals surrounding him. As of press time, five women have come forward – four of them former aides or advisers – claiming …
President Biden signs executive order expanding voting rights
On Sunday, President Joe Biden signed an executive order expanding voting access and information about voter registration. The order (which can be viewed in full here) aims to increase voting access to people with disabilities, active duty military and other overseas voters as well as citizens in federal custody in addition to modernizing voter information …
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Brooks Koepka withdraws from 2021 Players Championship due to knee injury
The PGA Tour announced Sunday that Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the 2021 Players Championship because of a knee injury Koepka was originally slated to take part in a featured group alongside Patrick Reed and Jon Rahm. Blake Smith, Koepka’s manager, provided an update on the star’s status: “Brooks strained his right knee and he …
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Blake Griffin to sign with Brooklyn Nets after clearing waivers
Blake Griffin is expected to sign with the Nets after clearing waivers. Griffin became an unrestricted free agent Friday after he and the Pistons agreed to a contract buyout. He has not played since Feb. 14 as he waited to be traded or bought out. The 31-year-old, six-time NBA All-Star will join Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and …
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Disney’s ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ tops North American box office with $8.6M opening weekend
Disney’s animated film Raya and the Last Dragon was the No. 1 movie in North America this weekend, earning $8.6 million in it’s opening weekend. The film is also available via pay-per-view on Disney+ in order to reach as many people as possible during the coronavirus pandemic. Tom and Jerry came in at No. 2 with $6.6 …