“Handmaid’s Tale” star Samira Wiley and wife Lauren Morelli welcome their first daughter

“Handmaid’s Tale” actress Samira Wiley and and “Orange Is the New Black” screenwriter Lauren Morelli welcomed their first child, a baby girl named George Elizabeth, on April 11. The couple made the announcements on Instagram in honor of their first Mother’s Day celebration. “Happy 1st Mother’s Day to my beautiful wife, who four weeks ago …

Apple TV+ announces Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry series debut date

Apple TV+ announced Monday that “The Me You Can’t See,” a multi-part documentary series from co-creators and executive producers Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, will premiere May 21 on the streaming service. According to a news release about the series, “Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry guide honest discussions about mental health …

U.S. to aid top fuel pipeline operator after cyberattack

Top U.S. fuel pipeline operator Colonial Pipeline will receive aid from the White House to help it recover from a ransomware attack that forced the company to shut a critical fuel network supplying populous eastern states. The attack has prompted calls from American lawmakers to strengthen protections for critical U.S. energy infrastructure from hacking attacks. …

6 People Killed in Apparent Murder-Suicide at Birthday Party in Colorado

Six people were killed at a birthday party in Colorado Springs early Sunday, after a man opened fire inside a home located at a mobile home community before taking his own life. An unidentified suspect entered the residence where people were gathered and began shooting at around 12:18 a.m., according to Colorado Springs Police. He is …

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit fails post-race drug test

The horse that won the 2021 Kentucky Derby last weekend at Churchill Downs, Medina Spirit, has failed a post-race drug test. Trainer Bob Baffert spoke to reporters on Sunday and denied that Medina Spirit had ever been treated with betamethasone, an anti-inflammatory drug that the horse tested positive for. Baffert said, “Yesterday I got the …

NY Mets’ pitcher Jacob deGrom exits Sunday’s game vs. Diamondbacks with injury

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom left Sunday’s start versus the Arizona Diamondbacks in the sixth inning with an injury described by the team as “right side tightness.”  The Mets said their ace left the game for “precautionary reasons.” deGrom has been plagued with injuries so far this season, also missing play time with right side tightness earlier …

Dierks Bentley announces 2021 ‘Beers on Me’ Amphitheater tour

Dierks Bentley has announced his Beer On Me amphitheater tour featuring Riley Green and Parker McCollum as opening acts (plus Mitchell Tenpenny on select dates). The tour will include 22 dates across the U.S, kicking off August 13 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and running through October 22 in Rogers, Arkansas.  Citi cardmembers will have …

Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren Akins expecting fourth baby girl

Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren Akins announced that they are expecting their fourth child, a 4th daughter. Rhett wrote: “Well… we are pregnant again!” alongside a photo of the couple smiling together with Akins showing off her baby bump.  Rhett added, “Tonight when I was on stage in Fort Worth about to play ‘to the guys that …

Ben Affleck shares Mother’s Day tribute for ex-wife Jennifer Garner

Ben Affleck honored his ex-wife Jennifer Garner on Mother’s Day on Sunday,  The actor shared a sweet tribute Garner, with whom he shares three kids: daughters Violet, 15, Seraphina, 12, and son Sam, 9. Affleck wrote, along with throwback photos of Garner with their children, including a family photo from a past Halloween holiday for …

‘Wrath of Man’ starring Jason Statham wins weekend box office with $8.1M opening

“Wrath of Man” starring Jason Statham led the box office in its debut weekend. The movie, directed by Guy Ritchie, made $8.1 million at North American theaters between Friday and Sunday, according to Variety. “Wrath of Man” stars Statham as a security guard for a cash truck who boasts a mysterious skill set.  It’s the latest collaboration …