Tennessee Titans fire GM Jon Robinson after seven seasons

Tennessee Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk announced Tuesday they have fired general manager Jon Robinson. The 46-year-old Robinson became the Titans general manager in 2016. The Titans said vice president of player personnel Ryan Cowden will take over player personnel duties for the rest of the season; and they will search for a new general manager this …

Morgan Wallen adds 14 shows to his ‘One Night At A Time World Tour’

Morgan Wallen has added an additional 14 new shows across 13 cities (with back-to-back nights at 10 stadiums) on his recently-announced “One Night At A Time World Tour.”  The “One Night At A Time World Tour” will consist of 58 shows—26 of those being stadium shows—and will travel to arenas, amphitheaters, and festivals across four …

Travis Tritt Announces 2023 Tour Dates

Travis Tritt has announced the first run of dates for his 2023 U.S. tour, set to kick off March 30 in Troy, OH. The Travis Tritt 2023 Tour will take Tritt and his band through Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina. Ohio, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania, featuring support on select shows from War Hippies, the …

28th Annual Critics Choice Awards: ‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘Better Call Saul’ lead the list of nominations

The ABC comedy “Abbott Elementary” leads the nominations for the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards, announced on Tuesday morning by the Critics Choice Association.  The Emmy-winning show nabbed six nominations overall, including best comedy series and acting nods for stars Quinta Brunson, Janelle James, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Chris Perfetti and Tyler James Williams. In the drama category, the final …

Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor resigns after flashing her badge to escape ticket

The police chief in Tampa, Florida resigned Monday after using her position to escape a ticket during a traffic stop on Nov. 12 by a Pinellas County sheriff’s deputy, involving a golf cart driven by her husband.  Chief Mary O’Connor submitted her resignation after an internal affairs review found she violated police department policy. The internal review …

Inmate admits to killing five women in infamous Long Island ‘Torso Killer’ slayings

Long Island, NY prosecutors said Monday that a New Jersey inmate dubbed the “Torso Killer” pleaded guilty to a 1968 slaying near New York City, as well as admitting to four other homicides. Richard Cottingham — believed to be one of America’s most prolific serial killers — admitted to strangling 23-year-old Diane Cusick on Feb. …

NY Mets and pitcher Justin Verlander agree to two-year, $86M contract

The New York Mets and free-agent pitcher Justin Verlander have agreed to a two-year, $86 million contract. The deal includes a third-year option worth $35 million. Verlander — a three-time Cy Young Award winner, nine-time All-Star and 2011 American League MVP — joined the Houston Astros in a 2017 trade from the Detroit Tigers, where he began his …

Carolina Panthers waive QB Baker Mayfield

The Carolina Panthers announced on Monday they have waived veteran quarterback Baker Mayfield.  Panthers coach Steve Wilks told reporters Monday that Sam Darnold will start in Week 14; and P.J. Walker will be the second-string quarterback.  Said Wilks of Mayfield: “Baker has been nothing but a professional since he’s been here. He is a complete pro. …

Tanya Tucker starring in ‘A Nashville Country Christmas’ on Paramount

Tanya Tucker will star in a new movie on the Paramount Network titled ‘A Nashville Country Christmas,’ premiering December 12 at 8 p.m. ET, with a simulcast on CMT.  An encore presentation of A Nashville Country Christmas will air on Sunday, Dec. 25 at 11 a.m. ET on CMT.  You can watch the trailer – here. …

Brandi Carlile to serve as musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live”

Brandi Carlile will appear on NBC’s Saturday Night Live as the musical guest on the December 10 episode. Comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short will serve as guest co-hosts for the episode. Carlile shared on Twitter: “The greatest @nbcsnl of the year! I would fly to New York City just to witness this from the …