New series ‘Roar’ starring Nicole Kidman and Cynthia Erivo coming to Apple TV+

Apple TV+ said in a press release that they have ordered Roar, a new series starring Nicole Kidman and Cynthia Erivo. Kidman, 53, will star in and executive produce the new anthology series. Roar is created by Glow creators Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch. The series will also star Merrit Wever and Alison Brie, with more …

Take a look at Michael B. Jordan in the trailer for ‘Without Remorse’

Amazon Prime Video shared a trailer for the new film Without Remorse featuring Michael B. Jordan as John Clark, an elite Navy SEAL who uncovers an international conspiracy after the murder of his pregnant wife. Without Remorse is based on the Tom Clancy novel of the same name and is a spinoff of the Jack …

Texas and Mississippi to lift COVID-19 mask mandates and business restrictions

Governors of Texas and Mississippi announced Tuesday that they will lift their state’s mask mandates, as well as lift the restrictions on businesses and facility capacity back to 100%. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the mandates are no longer needed due to advancements of vaccines and therapeutics to protect against COVID-19. The new executive order …

At least 13 killed in Southern California crash involving semi-truck and SUV

At least 13 people were killed and a dozen others were taken to hospitals after a semi-truck slammed into a SUV carrying 25 people just north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The highway patrol said the crash occurred at State Route 115 and Norrish Road, at about 6:15 a.m. PT in Imperial County, about 15 miles …

Minnesota Vikings release veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph after 10 seasons

The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday they have released former Pro Bowl tight end Kyle Rudolph after 10 season. The move saves the Vikings about $5.1 million against the salary cap for the upcoming season. The 31-year-old Rudolph had three years left on the contract he signed in June 2019; he will now become a free …

“Degrassi: The Next Generation” star Jahmil French dies at age 29

Actor Jahmil French, known for his role on Degrassi: The Next Generation, died Monday of undisclosed causes. He was 29. French played Dave Turner on the Canadian teen drama from 2009 to 2013. A rep for the Canadian actor confirmed the news in a statement: “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the …

Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria share name and first photo after surprise announcement of new baby girl

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin took to Instagram to share the name and first photo of their new baby girl, the couple’s sixth child. Along with a photo of their latest addition, Hilaria posted the caption: “We are so in love with our daughter, Lucia. Just like your brothers and sisters, you are a dream come …

Biden administration to allow migrant families separated at border to reunite in the U.S.

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said Monday that the Biden administration plans to allow migrant families separated under the Trump administration to reunite in the United States. Speaking during a news conference, Mayorkas called the separation of children from their parents at the Mexican border “the most powerful and heartbreaking example of the cruelty …

Senate panel approves nomination of Merrick Garland as U.S. attorney general

On Monday, the Senate judiciary committee approved President Biden’s nomination of appellate court judge Merrick Garland to be the United States’ attorney general. The committee voted 15-7 early Monday afternoon to advance Garland’s candidacy. The nomination now advances to the full Senate for final confirmation. Most likely the Senate will hold a floor vote later this week, and …

Former Texas head coach Tom Herman joining Chicago Bears as offensive analyst

The Chicago Bears announced that former Texas coach Tom Herman is joining the team as an offensive analyst/special projects. Herman was fired by the Longhorns in January after posting a 7-3 record in 2020. In his four seasons with Texas, Herman recorded a 32-18 record and was 4-0 in bowl games but never won a …