Good Morning America’s Michael Strahan to fly to space on Blue Origin

Good Morning America co-host and NFL legend Michael Strahan announced that he will fly to space on Jeff Bezos’ ‘Blue Origin’ on its next flight, to take place on December 9.  It will be the rocket’s third human flight this year, and marks the first flight with a full astronaut manifest of six crew members …

General Hospital’s Steve Burton fired for not complying with the show’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate

General Hospital’s Steve Burton, who has played the role of Jason Morgan on and off since 1991, is leaving the long-running ABC soap opera after deciding not to get vaccinated. The 51-year-old actor took to social media on Tuesday, November 23 to confirm he had been fired by the series for not complying with the …

President Biden nominates Jerome Powell for second term as Federal Reserve chair

On Monday, President Joe Biden nominated Jerome Powell for a second term as Federal Reserve chairman. Biden nominated Powell, a Republican, for another term at the central bank at a White House event despite opposition from progressive Democrats in Congress who are concerned about his leadership. He also nominated Fed Governor Lael Brainard, the progressives’ …

NY Assembly finds evidence that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo “engaged in sexual harassment”

The New York State Assembly’s Judiciary Committee released their report on its investigation into former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, which details evidence of Cuomo engaging in sexual harassment, utilizing state resources to write a book, and hiding nursing home death numbers during the coronavirus pandemics. The report. completed by the law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell, …

New Orleans Saints and Taysom Hill agree to unique four-year, $40M extension which will pay according to position

Taysom Hill and the New Orleans Saints agreed to a contract extension for four years and $40 million with $22.5 million guaranteed for injury and $20 million fully guaranteed. Hill receives $10 million each season over the next four years if he remains in his current role in which he serves as backup quarterback, running …

Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton agrees to 4-year extension worth nearly $61M

The Denver Broncos announced that wide receiver Courtland Sutton has agreed to a four-year extension worth just under $61 million, which includes $34.9 million in guarantees. Sutton will receive $18 million in the first year of the deal. He was scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent at season’s end. Sutton, 26, said on Monday:“This …

Maddie & Tae’s Taylor Dye expecting baby girl with husband Josh Kerr

Maddie & Tae’s Taylor Dye, 26, revealed she’s expecting her first baby — a girl — with husband Josh Kerr. Taylor posted on Instagram: “mom and dad baby Kerr is joining us earthside in spring ’22 and we are already so deeply in love. swipe to find out what we’re having!” captioning three photos of …

Garth Brooks to perform two shows for 2022 in Dublin, Ireland

Garth Brooks has announced he will return to Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland for two shows in 2022:  Friday, September 9th and Saturday, September 10th.  Next year will mark 25 years since Brooks last played the venue in 1997. Croke Park is the only European venue on the Stadium Tour, which has seen several delays and …

Bobby Flay and The Food Network agree to new deal

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay has signed a new deal with Food Network, whom he has been with for nearly three decades. Courtney White, president of Food Network and food streaming content for Discovery, told Variety on Monday: “We are thrilled to continue Bobby Flay’s long-standing relationship with Food Network. He captivates our audience with his incredible culinary …

Taylor Swift releases re-recorded version of ‘Christmas Tree Farm’

Taylor Swift released a new, re-recorded version of her 2019 holiday song “Christmas Tree Farm” on Monday. The new version titled “Christmas Tree Farm (Old Timey Version)”is available to stream exclusively on Amazon Music (here), and adds a 70-piece orchestra, which was recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London.  Said Swift: “This new …