Tampa Bay Buccaneers suspend WR Antonio Brown 3 games for COVID-19 violation

The NFL announced on Thursday that Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown has been suspended three games for violating the NFL-NFLPA COVID-19 protocols. The league and players’ union found that Brown was among three players who misrepresented their vaccination statuses. A former personal chef of Brown’s said earlier this month that the wide receiver …

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander placed in NBA’s concussion protocols

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol after he suffered the injury during Wednesday’s loss to the Houston Rockets. Per the NBA’s Concussion Policy, Gilgeous-Alexander will now begin the NBA-mandated Return-to-Participation Protocol. This process includes a series of steps designed to ensure an athlete exhibits symptom-free behavior …

Kane Brown to co-host “A Home for the Holidays” special spotlighting foster care and adoption

Kane Brown has been announced as a co-host for the holiday special A Home for the Holidays.  Brown’s co-hosts include Justin Bieber, Alessia Cara and Darren Criss. A Home for the Holidays features performances from a number of different artists and was recorded at The Grove in Los Angeles. The special broadcast spotlights uplifting stories of …

Carrie Underwood adds new dates to her Las Vegas residency

Carrie Underwood kicked off REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency at Resorts World Las Vegas on Dec. 1. According to a press release, the show featured “dancers, aerialists, a virtual orchestra, a stunning array of one-of-a-kind costumes, a breathtaking finale centered on a brilliant [and] a never-before-seen water wall feature.” Due to popular demand, Underwood has …

Jennifer Aniston, Kathryn Hahn, Gabrielle Union and more to join ‘Facts of Life’ special for ABC

Jimmy Kimmel announced on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that Jennifer Aniston, Kathryn Hahn, Gabrielle Union and Allison Tolman will play ‘Facts of Life’ characters in the new special Live in Front of a Studio Audience. ABC previously aired Live in Front of a Studio Audience specials that recreated episodes of All in the Family, The Jeffersons and …

‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Season 4 coming in February to Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video announced that ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ will return for a fourth season in February 2022, and shared a release date (Feb. 18th) as well as a teaser for the season. Amazon also shared a poster for Season 4 on social media with the tagline “We’re just getting started.” The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel …

Dr. Fauci announces the Omicron variant has been detected in U.S. for the first time, with confirmed case in California

Public health official and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci confirmed on Wednesday that the first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been identified in the United States. Speaking during a White House press briefing, Fauci said the case was found in California, adding that the patient traveled from South …

Stacey Abrams announces bid for Georgia governor in 2022

Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams announced on Wednesday that she will launch a campaign for governor of Georgia in 2022. Abrams shared a video saying she would make another run for the office “because opportunity in our state shouldn’t be determined by zip code, background or access to power.” Abrams, a former top Democrat in the …

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo likely out at least 4 weeks due to thumb surgery

The Miami Heat franchise announced on Wednesday that star center Bam Adebayo will undergo surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb. In a statement, the Heat said Adebayo suffered the injury during Monday’s 120-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets, and will have the procedure done this weekend. The Heat also …

WTA suspends tournaments in China due to Peng Shuai allegations

The Women’s Tennis Association announced on Wednesday that it will not hold tournaments in China in response to the country’s handling of star player Peng Shuai’s sexual assault allegations. The suspension also applies to tournaments held in Hong Kong. Peng, a former world’s No. 1 doubles player, accused former Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli of …