Oakland Athletics trade first baseman Matt Olson to Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves announced on Monday that they have acquired All-Star first baseman Matt Olson in a trade with the Oakland Athletics. The Braves sent outfielder Christian Pache, catcher Shea Langeliers and pitchers Ryan Cusick and Joey Estes to the Athletics in the swap.  The Braves’ trade for Olson likely means All-Star Freddie Freeman, the …

Hank Williams Jr. reveals 2022 North American tour dates

Hank Williams Jr. is returning to the road, and has just announced  2022 tour dates, saying “With over 70 million albums sold and 20 RIAA Gold-certified albums, it’s about that time, and you better believe I’m ready brothers and sisters. We’re bringing some blues, some rock and some country back to country.” The tour’s kick-off is …

Dolly Parton declines 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nomination

Dolly Parton has removed herself from consideration as a 2022 nominee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The nomination was Parton’s first for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, who was nominated alongside artists including Beck, Devo, Kate Bush, Eminem, Rage Against the Machine, Judas Priest, Carly Simon and others.  Country artists …

HBO Max greenlights The Batman spin-off series “The Penguin” starring Colin Farrell

HBO Max has committed to a limited-series order for ‘The Penguin,’ a spin-off of Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Colin Farrell will reprise his role as The Penguin — otherwise known as underworld kingpin Oswald Cobblepot.  The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader, was released in theaters on March 4 and has grossed $134 …

Apple TV+ shares first look at Dua Lipa and Henry Cavill in new spy thriller “Argylle”

Apple TV+ has revealed the first look at Dua Lipa and Henry Cavill in its latest spy thriller movie, Argylle, directed by Matthew Vaughn and penned by Jason Fuchs. Dua Lipa is also set to provide original music for the film. Argylle is set to be the first installment of a three-part film trilogy. The film …

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will travel to Rome to meet with Chinese counterpart

The White House announced on Sunday that U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will travel to Rome on Monday to meet with his Chinese counterpart. National Security Council spokeswoman Emily Horne said in a statement that Sullivan will speak to Chinese Communist Party Politburo Member and Director of China’s Foreign Affairs Commission Yang Jiechi as …

Former President Barack Obama tests positive for COVID-19

Barack Obama announced he has tested positive for COVID-19. The former President took to Twitter on Sunday to announce the news, saying he was was suffering from mild symptoms for several days but stressed that he is doing well despite the illness. The 60-year-old Obama wrote: “I just tested positive for COVID. I’ve had a …

Dallas Cowboys and wide receiver Michael Gallup agree to 5-year deal worth $62.5M

The Dallas Cowboys and wide receiver Michael Gallup have agreed to a five-year deal worth $62.5 million to keep him in Dallas. The deal comes a day after Dallas traded wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Cleveland Browns for a 2022 fifth-round pick. The 26-year-old Gallup will now be the No. 2 receiver along with …

Quarterback Tom Brady calls off retirement, says he’s returning to Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback who retired after the end of the 2021-22 season, announced Sunday on Twitter that he will return for a 23rd season. Brady played 20 season for the New England Patriots, and will return for a third season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 44-year-old Brady said on …

2021 Americana Music Awards are headed to TV, featuring Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Charley Crockett and more

The 20th annual Americana Honors & Awards will be broadcast on TV, marking its first time to air nationally in the event’s 20-year history. The ceremony, which will air on the Circle Network on Sunday, March 20 at 8 p.m. EST/ 7 p.m., was held at the historic Nashville Ryman Auditorium last fall. The Americana …