Novak Djokovic’s visa is rejected; will not be allowed to play in Australian Open

Tennis champion Novak Djokovic was told on Wednesday that his visa was rejected and that he must leave Australia, meaning he will be unable to compete in the Australian Open, which runs Jan. 17 to 30 in Melbourne.  Local government rejected a request to sponsor his visa and exemption from COVID-19 vaccination, with reports saying …

Garth Brooks announces San Diego ‘Stadium Tour’ stop

Garth Brooks ‘Stadium Tour’ will be making one West Coast stop, at San Diego’s Petco Park for the first time ever on Saturday, March 5th.  It will be Garth’s first performance in the city in nearly seven years. Brooks canceled the remaining 2021 dates of his “Stadium Tour” due to the COVID resurgence towards the …

Maren Morris announces new song ‘Circles Around This Town’ to drop this Friday

Maren Morris will release her new song, “Circles Around This Town,” on Friday, Jan. 7. The singer-songwriter revealed the tune and release date via social media with the caption “Get lost, get found.” In December, Morris shared a snippet of new music in a video alongside imagery of the singer-songwriter walking behind a vintage car. …

Netflix’s ‘Space Force’ starring Steve Carell to return for Season 2

Season 2 of Netflix’s Space Force will be coming to the streaming service this February.  Netflix shared a poster and release date, Feb. 18, for the season on Twitter. Space Force premiered in May 2020 and featured Lisa Kudrow, Don Lake, Noah Emmerich, Jane Lynch and Jimmy O. Yang. Space Force is created by Carell and …

2022 Golden Globes to be held with no audience, no red carpet or press

The 2022 Golden Globe Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, Jan. 9, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, but will not be televised, and there will be no audience or red carpet. NBC announced last year it would not broadcast this year’s Golden Globe Awards, following controversy over a lack of diversity …

CDC updates Covid-19 isolation recommendations, provides guidance on testing

On Tuesday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance on the recommended Covid-19 isolation period, stating that if people have access to a Covid-19 test, the best approach is to use a rapid test toward the end of their five-day isolation period. The agency has faced pressure over the past week …

Virginia snow and ice storm leaves motorists stranded 24 hours on I-95

The Virginia state police said that the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) road crews have continued to clear abandoned vehicles on Interstate 95 after rain, snow and ice stranded drivers along a 40-mile stretch.  In a briefing Tuesday, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam confirmed that that there have been no reports of fatalities or injuries, saying …

Novak Djokovic is granted medical exemption from being vaccinated to defend his Australian Open title

Novak Djokovic has been granted a medical exemption from being vaccinated against Covid-19, and will defend his title at the Australian Open later this month. Djokovic has won a record nine Australian Open titles, including the past three. Djokovic announced the news on Tuesday, clearing up speculation over whether he would compete at the event. …

Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield to undergo shoulder surgery, out for last game of season

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Tuesday that quarterback Baker Mayfield will not play in the team’s final game, in order to get surgery on his left shoulder. The Browns (7–9) will play the Bengals (10–6) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET to finish out the 2021 season. Mayfield will have surgery to repair …

Dustin Lynch & MacKenzie Porter’s “Thinking ‘Bout You” remains at No. 1 for 5th week

Dustin Lynch and MacKenzie Porter have kicked-off 2022 with their duet “Thinking ‘Bout You” spending a 5th week at No. 1 on the Billboard country airplay chart.  Upon learning he and MacKenzie had the #1 song for five weeks in a row, Dustin said on Instagram: “HUGE! What a way to kick off 2022!”  Dustin also …