Ja Morant attorneys say he acted in self-defense in assault case

On Wednesday, a Memphis judge ruled that Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant and his legal team can proceed with their argument that the two-time All-Star acted in self-defense when he punched a teenager during a pickup basketball game at his home in July 2022. Judge Carol Chumney issued a stay on the case and set …

Boston Celtics and Kristaps Porzingis agree to two-year, $60 million extension

Kristaps Porzingis and the Boston Celtics have agreed to a two-year, $60 million extensions. Porzingis picked up his $36 million player option earlier this month for next season in order to facilitate his trade to the Celtics; the extension will keep him in Boston until 2026. Porzingis was traded to the Celtics from the Washington …

ABC’s ‘CMA Fest’ special to include Miranda Lambert, Luke Combs and more

CMA has shared the set list for the upcoming ‘CMA Fest’ special airing on ABC, filmed during the 2023 CMA Fest in downtown Nashville on June 8-11, 2023. Roughly 30 songs will be performed by a range of artists on the three-hour special, including rising stars Lainey Wilson, HARDY, Cody Johnson and Jelly Roll, and …

Lainey Wilson shares the music video for “Watermelon Moonshine”

Lainey Wilson has released a new cinematic music video for her latest single, “Watermelon Moonshine”. Directed by Stephen and Alexa Kinigopoulos, the clip stars Rachel Lynn Matthews as she reminisces about her past and the boy who stole her heart, played by Sam Sherrod. Take a look at the video for “Watermelon Moonshine” – here. …

2023 Primetime Emmy Awards: see the full list of nominees

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences revealed the nominations for the 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards. The Primetime Emmys recognize excellence in American primetime television programming. Actress and comedian Yvette Nicole Brown and Television Academy chair Frank Scherma announced the nominees during a live stream Wednesday. HBO dominated the nominations, with its drama series Succession leading …

Britney Spears reveals cover and release date for her memoir ‘The Woman In Me’

Britney Spears’ memoir, ‘Britney Spears’ The Woman in Me’ will be released Oct. 24 by Gallery Books, a division of Simon & Schuster. The 41-year-old singer shared the cover and release date for the book on social media, saying the book will tell ‘her story on her own terms’ along with the simple caption: 10.24.23 …

Bank of America to pay over $100 million for doubling fees, withholding credit card rewards

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said on Tuesday that they are ordering Bank of America to pay over $100 million to customers for illegally charging ‘junk fees,’ as well as withholding credit card rewards and opening fake accounts. The CFPB specifically accused the bank of harming “hundreds of thousands of consumers over a period of …

Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten freed on parole after serving 53 years in prison

Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, who was convicted in two killings, was released on parole on Tuesday after serving more than five decades in prison. Houten was originally sentenced to death for the Aug. 10, 1969, murders of Leno and Rosemary La Bianca. According to a statement from the California Department of Corrections and …

Pro surfer Mikala Jones dies in surfing accident in Indonesia

Hawaiian pro surfer Mikala Jones has died following an accident while surfing in Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands on Sunday. Jones, known for shooting awe-inspiring photos and videos from the inside of barreling waves, was just 44-years-old. According to his father, John Jones, Mikala Jones had gone out into the ocean Sunday morning during a trip to …

Saints running back Alvin Kamara pleads no contest to misdemeanor charge in Vegas case

According to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football.com, Saints running back Alvin Kamara has pleaded no contest on Tuesday to a misdemeanor charge for his role in a February 2022 incident that occurred in Las Vegas; a felony charge of battery resulting in substantial bodily harm has been dropped. The incident happened during the weekend of the …