FBI search for motive after securing access to Trump shooting suspect’s phone

The FBI said in a press release that it has gained access to the phone of the suspected gunman (identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks) who opened fire during former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in which one supporter was killed and two others were wounded before Secret Service agents shot dead 20-year-old Crooks. …

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty on all 16 counts in federal corruption trial

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was found guilty of all 16 federal charges against him on Tuesday, July 16, following an eight-week corruption trial that centered around his level of involvement with Egypt’s government. The decision came after a New York City jury delivered the guilty verdict on their third day of deliberations. Immediately after …

Former NBA player Joe Bryant, father of Kobe Bryant, dies at age 69

Former NBA player Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, father of Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, died at the age of  69. Longtime Philadelphia-area basketball coach Fran Dunphy, who currently is the head coach at La Salle University (where Bryant played and coached), told the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Mike Sielski that Bryant recently suffered a massive stroke. LaSalle Men’s Basketball …

Thomas Rhett to hold four-night Vegas mini residency at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Thomas Rhett will hold a four-night run at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas set for December 6, 7, 13, and 14.  Per CountryNow, the limited performance series, which Rhett dubs a “mini-residency,” will bring fans closer to the music within the intimate setting of the state-of-the-art 3,800 capacity theater. Rhett shares: “For me, having …

Ingrid Andress says she was intoxicated, is entering rehab after national anthem performance at Home Run Derby

Country singer Ingrid Andress has broken her silence after her highly-criticized national anthem performance prior to the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday went viral. Andress made headlines after singing the national anthem at Arlington’s Globe Life Field in Texas, where the All-Star Game is being held this year. Andress’ performance faced backlash from viewers, …

Ingrid Andress says she was intoxicated, is entering rehab after national anthem performance at Home Run Derby

Country singer Ingrid Andress has broken her silence after her highly-criticized national anthem performance prior to the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday went viral. Andress made headlines after singing the national anthem at Arlington’s Globe Life Field in Texas, where the All-Star Game is being held this year. Andress’ performance faced backlash from viewers, …

Ingrid Andress says she was intoxicated, is entering rehab after national anthem performance at Home Run Derby

Country singer Ingrid Andress has broken her silence after her highly-criticized national anthem performance prior to the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday went viral. Andress made headlines after singing the national anthem at Arlington’s Globe Life Field in Texas, where the All-Star Game is being held this year. Andress’ performance faced backlash from viewers, …

HGTV star Christina Hall and husband Joshua Hall to divorce after two years of marriage

HGTV’s Christina Hall (née Haack) and her husband Joshua Hall, have both filed for divorce after more than two years of marriage. HGTV had just announced that the couple were slated to have a new show coming out in 2025 alongside Haack’s ex-husband (and former Flip or Flop co-star), Tarek El Moussa, as well as …

Jack Black cancels remaining Tenacious D tour dates after backlash following joke about Trump shooting

Jack Black has announced the cancellation of the remainder of Tenacious D’s The Spicy Meatball Tour following backlash received over a controversial comment made by duo partner Kyle Gass on stage in Australia over the weekend. The announcement came Tuesday, following harsh criticism the musical-comedy duo received after making a joke on-stage in Australia about …

Donald Trump names Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his vice-presidential running mate

Former President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he has chosen Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance to be his 2024 vice-presidential running mate. Trump’s decision ends months of speculation over who would join the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s ticket for his rematch against President Joe Biden in November.  Vance, 39, was one of several people rumored …