Accused Brooklyn subway shooter denied bail during court appearance

The man arrested for shooting ten people on a Brooklyn subway train Tuesday will stay in federal custody following a brief initial court appearance Thursday afternoon.  The accused shooter, Frank James, did not enter a plea and was ordered held on a permanent order of detention.  He spoke only briefly during the court appearance, replying “yes” …

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs 15 week abortion ban into law

On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a 15-week abortion ban bill that shortens the legal window for terminating a pregnancy by over two months.  The bill, which will go into effect on July 1st, will replace a previous one that allowed abortions until 24 weeks of pregnancy. DeSantis said Thursday in Osceola …

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is fined $50K by the NBA for throwing his mouthpiece into crowd

On Thursday, the NBA announced they have fined Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges $50,000 for throwing his mouthpiece into the crowd after he was ejected from Wednesday night’s play-in game loss to the Hawks in Atlanta. The incident occurred shortly after Bridges picked up two technical fouls for arguing a call.  An agitated Bridges left …

Green Bay Packers sign wide receiver Sammy Watkins to 1-year deal

The Green Bay Packers announced on Thursday that they signed veteran receiver Sammy Watkins to a one-year deal, reportedly worth up to $4 million. Watkins confirmed the signing in a tweet, saying: “Im officially a cheesehead can’t wait to be apart or something special it’s Finna be crazy..! #LIMITLESS14 #PACKERS.”  The 28-year-old Watkins had spent …

Dierks Bentley, Morgan Wallen to headline Seven Peaks Music Festival in Colorado

Dierks Bentley and Morgan Wallen are set to headline the 2022 Seven Peaks Festival, taking place Labor Day weekend (Sept. 2 – Sept. 4) in Villa Grove, CO.  Bentley and Wallen lead a lineup which includes performances by Boy Named Banjo, Ashley Cooke, Jordan Davis, Jackson Dean, Travis Denning, HARDY, Kendell Marvel, Ashley McBryde, Old …

CMA Fest reveals initial 2022 lineup including Alan Jackson, Carrie Underwood and more

The Country Music Association (“CMA”) has announced its initial lineup for this year’s CMA Fest, returning to downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 9-12th.  A Twitter post read: #CMAFEST IS BACK Y’ALL! We can’t WAIT to celebrate Country Music with all our fans in the of #Nashville! Buy your CMA Fest four-day passes OR single …

Frank Langella let go from Netflix’s ‘Fall of the House of Usher’ after investigation into alleged misconduct on set

Frank Langella has been let go from Netflix’s limited series The Fall of the House of Usher, following an investigation into his alleged misconduct on set. Mark Hamill, Carla Gugino and Mary McDonnell are among the cast members involved in the series, inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe. The 84-year-old Langella, who earned …

Salma Hayek replaces Thandiwe Newton in ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’

Salma Hayek has joined the cast of Magic Mike’s Last Dance, replacing Thandiwe Newton, who has stepped away from the project.  A spokesperson for Warner Bros. said in a statement: “Thandiwe Newton has made the difficult decision to step away from production of Warner Bros. Pictures’ Magic Mike’s Last Dance to deal with family matters.” …

President Biden authorizes additional $800 million in Ukrainian military aid

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that the United States will send another $800 million worth of weapons to Ukraine, after speaking by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.  The White House said that the President authorized an additional $800 million in weapons, ammunition and other security assistance to Ukraine. Biden also approved the transfer …

Suspect in Brooklyn subway mass shooting arrested; will face federal charges

Officials confirmed that 62-year-old Frank James, the man wanted for allegedly opening fire on a rush-hour subway train in Brooklyn, was arrested in Manhattan on Wednesday afternoon, thus ending an over 24-hour-long search. NYPD Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said police made the arrest in Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood after responding to a crime stoppers tip, …