Carrie Underwood to release deluxe version of her of her holiday album ‘My Gift’

Carrie Underwood announced that she will release a deluxe version of her hit Christmas album ‘My Gift,’ featuring three additional tracks — including two written by Underwood herself. The special edition of ‘My Gift’ will include three new songs: “Favorite Time Of Year,” an original tune that first debuted as an Amazon Original exclusive; a …

Ingrid Andress to launch headlining ‘Feeling Things’ tour of U.S. and Europe

Ingrid Andress has announced dates for a headlining tour kicking-off September 27th in Boston, running through 2022 with a trip around western Europe. Georgia Webster will serve as the opening act on the U.S. leg of the trek. Andress’ will tour in between her supporting dates on Dan + Shay’s ‘The (Arena) Tour,’ which runs …

Heather Locklear to star in new Lifetime movie chronicling Kristine Carlson’s life, produced by Meghan McCain

Heather Locklear will star in a Lifetime movie based on the life of author Kristine Carlson, executive produced by Meghan McCain. Locklear, 59, and McCain, 36, are teaming for the network’s upcoming movie “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story.” The biopic tells the story of Kristine Carlson, who co-authored several titles of …

Kelly Ripa to release her first book of personal essays in 2022

Kelly Ripa will release her first book, titled ‘Live Wire,’ in 2022. Described as a book of Ripa’s personal essays, Live Wire has the 50-year-old Ripa exploring “childhood, motherhood, marriage, her career, and the intersection of all the above — putting her thoughtfulness, assertiveness and deep understanding of the dynamics of gender and power on …

Department of Veterans Affairs mandates COVID-19 vaccine for medical employees

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs announced on Monday that it will mandate COVID-19 vaccines for healthcare personnel. The VA secretary said in an announcement the mandate applies to Title 38 VA healthcare personnel, such as physicians, nurses, dentists and chiropractors, “who work in Veterans Health Administration facilities, visit VHA facilities or provide direct care …

President Biden says US combat mission in Iraq will conclude by end of year

President Joe Biden said at the White House on Monday alongside Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi that the United States’ combat mission in Iraq will be over by the end of this year. Biden told reporters in the Oval Office the U.S. focus in Iraq will shift to an advisory one before 2021 is over, …

Sam Bennett signs 4-year, $17.6M extension with Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers signed center Sam Bennett to a four-year, $17.6 million contract extension on Monday. That contract carries a $4.4 million salary cap hit each year; he would have been eligible for restricted free agency starting on Wednesday.  Panthers general manager Bill Zito said in a statement: “Sam’s impact on our club this past …

QB Aaron Rodgers expected to finalize deal to return to the Green Bay Packers for 2021 season

The Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers are close to an agreement that would bring the quarterback back to the team for the upcoming season. According to ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter, Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy said at a shareholders meeting on Monday that hat he hoped Rodgers will be the Packers’ quarterback “beyond” the 2021 season, …

Scotty McCreery to release new album ‘Same Truck’

Scotty McCreery announced on social media he will be releasing his new 12-track album “Same Truck” on September 17th. Following the positive fan reaction to his new song “Why You Gotta Be Like That”, Scotty decided to move up the album announcement, saying, “It’s gratifying to learn that my fans are so excited about my …

Cole Swindell celebrates his tenth No. 1 hit “Single Saturday Night”

Cole Swindell is celebrating his 10th No. 1 hit with “Single Saturday Night,” which has earned more than 122 million streams since its release. Swindell shared about the song: “I knew it was something I wanted to record. I was missing the road and the live shows and wanted my fans to have new music …