President Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for third time

President Donald Trump issued a new executive order on Thursday, granting TikTok an additional 90 days to continue operating in the United States, providing more time for his administration to finalize a deal to be sold to a US entity – or banned from the country. This marks the third time Trump has extended the …

Pro Bowl linebacker C.J.Mosley announces retirement from NFL after 10 seasons

Five-time Pro Bowl linebacker C.J. Mosley announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday. The former Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets player said in a video posted to his Instagram and X accounts: “Once upon a time, a kid from Mobile, Ala., had a dream to do great things on the football field. I …

Country Music Association reveals lineup for 2025 ‘CMA Fest’ televised special

The Country Music Association and ABC Television Network have revealed the star-studded lineup for the “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” primetime concert television special, co-hosted by Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde. Featured performers include: Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, BigXthaPlug, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Jordan Davis, Riley Green, Jelly Roll, Cody …

Jensen Ackles stars in trailer for new Prime Video series ‘Countdown’

Prime Video is sharing the trailer for the new series Countdown, starring Jensen Ackles as LAPD detective Mark Meachum, who is recruited into a secret task force to investigate the murder of a Department of Homeland Security officer. The show’s official logline reads, “When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in …

31st annual Critics Choice Awards to kick-off awards season in 2026, returning Jan. 4

The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards is scheduled to kick-off awards season on Jan. 4, 2026, airing on E! and USA Network. The event will take place at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., beginning at 7:00 p.m. EST. Per a press release, the awards show celebrates “the finest in cinematic and television achievement,” with …

Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, and Michael Bublé returning to coach Season 28 of ‘The Voice’

NBC has announced that Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, Niall Horan, and Michael Bublé will return for the upcoming 28th season of The Voice, which premieres this fall. McEntire will serve as coach for a fourth time (having previously appeared on seasons 24-26). Bublé returns for a third season (he’s been a coach for seasons 26 …

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Tennessee law that prohibits certain forms of gender-affirming medical treatment for minors. This ruling marks the first time the Supreme Court has directly addressed a state law targeting gender-affirming care, making it one of the most consequential decisions related to LGBTQ+ rights in recent years. The high court …

Ready-to-eat chicken meals sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled due to possible listeria fears

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that FreshRealm is recalling pre-made chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold at Kroger and Walmart nationwide over concerns the ready-to-eat meals could possibly be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. All products made before Tuesday are impacted. According to a notice from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), FreshRealm, …

Status of Pacers’ guard Tyrese Haliburton remains uncertain for Game 6 of NBA Finals

According to Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, the status of star guard Tyrese Haliburton for Thursday’s must-win Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder will be a ‘game-time decision’. The Pacers trail the Thunder, 3-2, and need a win at home to force a Game 7. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported …

Baltimore Ravens acquire cornerback Jaire Alexander after release from Packers

The Baltimore Ravens announced on Wednesday they have signed former Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander. The Packers released Alexander last week after seven seasons, making the end of his time there which included a pair of second-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl nods: one in 2020 and another in 2022. According to ESPN, Alexander has signed …