Lauren Alaina announces 2022 headlining ‘Top of the World Tour’

Lauren Alaina has announced she will be hitting the road on her 2022 headlining Top of the World Tour, kicking off February 24 in Silver Spring, Maryland and hitting 21 cities over three months. Alaina’s Top of the World Tour will include stops in New York, Boston, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Tulsa, Atlanta and Nashville, among others, …

Nick Cannon’s 5-month-old son Zen dies of brain cancer

Nick Cannon announced Tuesday on “The Nick Cannon Show” that his youngest son, 5-month-old Zen, has died of brain cancer. Cannon and Alyssa Scott welcomed Zen back in June, making him Cannon’s seventh child. The 41-year-old shared how he and his family discovered Zen was battling Hydrocephalus, a form of brain cancer. Said Cannon: “I …

‘Netflix is a Joke’ comedy festival to feature Dave Chappelle, Amy Schumer and more

Netflix announced on Monday that the ‘Netflix is a Joke’ comedy festival will launch in 2022 with Dave Chappelle and Amy Schumer as performers.  Chappelle, Schumer, Tiny Fey, Wanda Sykes, Jerry Seinfeld, David Letterman, Chris Rock, Ali Wong, Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng will take part in the festival, which runs April 29 to May …

NYC announces new vaccine mandate for all private sector employers

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that all NYC employers will have to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their in-person workers under new rules announced on Monday. The vaccine mandate for private businesses will take effect Dec. 27 and is aimed at preventing a spike in COVID-19 infections during the holiday season and winter …

President Biden announces diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics in Beijing

On Monday, the White House announced a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in China in a show of protest over human rights issues.  The move means President Joe Biden and other American officials will not attend, which is standard practice; however, athletes are allowed to participate in the February games. White House press …

Los Angeles Chargers’ WR Keenan Allen among 11 NFL players added to COVID-19 list

Los Angeles Chargers star wide receiver Keenan Allen was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday after a positive test result. According to multiple outlets, Allen is vaccinated and under the league’s protocols, can rejoin the team if he is asymptomatic once he passes two tests at least 24 hours apart. Vaccinated players must also be …

Kenny Chesney earns his 34th No. 1 single with ‘Knowing You’

After 37-weeks on the charts, Kenny Chesney‘s single “Knowing You” has officially reached the No.1 spot at country radio. Earlier this year, Chesney released a cinematic music video for the ballad, directed by Shaun Silva and shot in Gloucester, Mass and St. Croix. The video brought the song to life in cinematic form, showcasing Chesney’s …

Cole Swindell announces headlining “Down to the Bar” 2022 tour

Cole Swindell has announced his headlining “Down To The Bar Tour” in early 2022. Swindell will be joined by Travis Denning and Ashley Cooke on the road, kicking things off on Feb. 17, 2022 in Peoria, Illinois. Said Swindell: “I am so excited to kick off 2022 back on the road with a headlining tour. …

Kim Kardashian West to receive ‘Fashion Icon’ honor at 2021 People’s Choice Awards

Kim Kardashian West has been chosen to receive the ‘Fashion Icon’ honor at the 2021 People’s Choice Awards, which is set to air on NBC and E! Tuesday from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Jen Neal, executive vice president of entertainment live events and specials at NBCUniversal Entertainment television, said in a press release: …

Sony drops first-look trailer for ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (Part One)’

Sony unveiled the title and first-look teaser for the Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, dubbed Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (Part One).   The title implies the film will serve as the first installation of a two-part sequel; the first part is scheduled for release in theaters Oct. 7, 2022, and the second part to be released sometime …