Robert Rodriguez Directs ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 Episode

Alita: Battle Angel and Desperado filmmaker Robert Rodriguez announced on Twitter that he directed at least one episode in The Mandalorian season 2. “I am truly humbled to say I have now had the very rare privilege of directing the biggest star in the universe,” he captioned a photo of himself alongside Baby Yoda. In …

Students At 26 Universities File Lawsuits Seeking Refunds

Students at more than 25 U.S. universities are filing lawsuits against their schools demanding partial refunds on tuition and campus fees, claiming they are not receiving the “caliber of education they were promised.”  Schools scrambled to create as the coronavirus forced campuses across the nation to close last month. The suits say students should pay …

Uber To Require Drivers And Riders Wear Face Masks Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Uber  is planning to require drivers and riders to wear face masks as it prepares to re-start business after being shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new policy by the company will require drivers and riders to wear face masks or coverings in some markets, including the U.S. “As countries reopen, Uber is …

Baltimore Ravens Sign LB Jake Ryan To One-Year Contract

Linebacker Jake Ryan has signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens. Ryan tore his ACL in training camp with Green Bay in 2018 and missed the entire season. He signed a two-year contract with Jacksonville last year but was hindered by knee problems and played in only two games, both on special teams. In …

Legendary Dolphins Hall Of Fame Coach Don Shula Dies At 90

Don Shula, the NFL’s winningest coach who led the Miami Dolphins to the league’s only undefeated season, died on Monday. He was 90. The Dolphins issued a statement saying that Shula died “peacefully at his home,” adding, “Don Shula was the patriarch of the Miami Dolphins for 50 years,” the statement said. “He brought the …

Chris Evans Invites Fans To “Avengers” Reunion For Charity With Original Cast

Chris Evans is offering you the chance to participate in a virtual hangout with him and the five other original members of the Avengers. Evans has joined the All In Challenge – which aims to get food to those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic – and to raise funds, he’s giving you the chance …

HBO Renews ‘Insecure’ For Season 5

The popular HBO series “Insecure” will return for a fifth season. The series’ fourth season debuted on April 12. Fans who have been following the lives of Issa, played by series creator Issa Rae, Lawrence (Jay Ellis), Molly (Yvonne Orji), Tiffany (Amanda Seales) and Kelli (Natasha Rothwell) can now prepare for more episodes on the …

President Trump Urges For Economic Reopening In Virtual Town Hall

On Sunday, President Donald Trump stated that spurring an economic recovery without risking lives can be done.  Trump said, “you can satisfy both” as some states stated to gradually lift lockdowns, while also hoping to protecting people from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 60,000 Americans. Fielding questions from Americans in a virtual …

Asian Giant “Murder” Hornet Discovered In U.S.

The invasion of Asian giant hornets started trending over the weekend, with the term “murder hornet” being used on social media platforms. The first spotting of the 2-inch Asian giant hornet, or vespa mandarinia, was verified in the United States in December, according to the Washington state Agriculture Department. The insect does not generally target …

Former All-Star Pitcher Matt Keough Passes Away At 64

Matt Keough, a right-handed pitcher who played in parts of nine MLB seasons from 1977-86, died Saturday night, the Oakland Athletics announced. The cause of death was not listed. He was 64.  Keough played for the A’s from 1977-83 and worked in the team’s front office as a special assistant. A’s vice president of baseball …