Miranda Lambert posts selfie with Ashley Monroe and Stephen Wilson Jr. teasing new music

Miranda Lambert teased new music after sharing a selfie with singer-songwriters Ashley Monroe and Stephen Wilson Jr. Lambert captioned the selfie on Instagram: “Wrote the first songs of 2024 today with bestie [Ashley Monroe] and new friend [Stephen Wilson Jr.]. I’ve been inspired by Ash and her melodies and heart for 20 years now. And …

Jack Black confirms role in ‘Minecraft’ movie

Variety confirmed that Jack Black has joined the cast of the Minecraft movie, with Deadline reporting that Black will play Steve in the upcoming film starring Jason Momoa. The cast also includes Emma Myers (Wednesday) and Danielle Brooks (‘Orange is the New Black’, ‘The Color Purple’). Black himself teased his role with a photo on …

The White Lotus announces Season 3 cast including Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey

HBO’s The White Lotus announced its new cast members for Season 3, with Archie alum Jason Isaacs and The Family Plan actress Michelle Monaghan set to star, along with Leslie Bibb, Parker Posey, Dom Hetrakul and Tayme Thapthimthong joining the ensemble for the anthology resort dramedy. Natasha Rothwell, who had a breakout turn in season …

Boston Calling 2024 lineup to feature Ed Sheeran, The Killers, Tyler Childers

Ed Sheeran, Tyler Childers, and The Killers will headline Boston Calling 2024, which returns to the Harvard Athletic Complex Memorial Day weekend from May 24-26, 2024. Sheeran will headline Friday’s lineup, along with soul singer Leon Bridges, singer and star of the “Mean Girls” movie Reneé Rapp, and indie rockers Young the Giant. Tyler Childers …

Judge allows Donald Trump to speak at closing arguments at NY cvil fraud trial

On Thursday in the New York civil fraud trial of former President Donald Trump, Judge Arthur Engoron allowed Trump to speak at closing arguments, despite having denied a request from Trump to speak a day earlier. After Trump’s defense gave their closing argument in the morning, the former president left the courtroom and held a …

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty at arraignment on tax charges

Before District Judge Mark Scarsi in the Central District of California on Thursday, Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to nine federal tax charges. Federal prosecutors charged Hunter Biden in December with nine counts of tax crimes, including three felony and six misdemeanor charges related to his alleged failure to file and pay taxes, evasion of …

Raptors’ Darko Rajaković fined $25K for criticizing referees following loss vs. Lakers

The NBA announced Thursday it has fined Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković $25,000 for publicly criticizing the officials following the Raptor’s 132-131 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Quotes in which Rajaković expressed his anger over the disparity in the calls in the fourth quarter read (as transcribed by ESPN):  “It’s outrageous. …

Coach Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots part ways after 24 seasons

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots have mutually agreed to part ways after 24 seasons, the team announced. The 71-year-old Belichick said in a media address on Thursday: “Robert (Kraft) and I, after a series of discussions, have mutually agreed to part ways. For me, this is a day of gratitude and celebration. I’ll …

New Mexico’s ‘Boots In The Park’ festival to feature Thomas Rhett, Chris Janson and Chris Young

The Boots In The Park festival has expanded this year to Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico, taking place on Saturday, May 18, and will feature headliners Thomas Rhett, Chris Young, and Chris Janson. Boots In The Park originated in California in 2017, has since expanded to various venues throughout California and Arizona. Steve …

Megan Moroney debuts acoustic cover of Chris Stapleton’s “What Are You Listening To?”

Megan Moroney is sharing an acoustic cover of Chris Stapleton’s debut single released more than 10 years ago, “What Are You Listening To?” Stapleton released the ballad prior to his first-ever full-length album, Traveller, in 2015. The song tells the story of a man who feels as if he’s going “back in time” as he …