Houston Texans sign backup QB Davis Mills to 1-year, $5M extension

The Houston Texans have signed veteran backup quarterback Davis Mills to a one-year extension worth $5 million. Sources tell ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the new contract will keep Mills, 25, in Houston through the 2025 season. Mills is set to be the backup to Texans starter C.J. Stroud. Mills, 25, was a third-round pick out …

Inaugural ‘Giddy Up’ Las Vegas music festival cancelled

The inaugural ‘Giddy Up’ country music festival slated for Downtown Las Vegas this fall has been abruptly canceled. The three-day event, set to run from October 18-20, was set to feature performances from Lynyrd Skynyrd, Megan Moroney, and the Turnpike Troubadours as headliners; in addition to Chase Rice, Charles Wesley Godwin, Lauren Watkins, Tanner Adell, …

Midland shares video for “Vegas”

Midland recently revealed the track list for their forthcoming album Barely Blue, out September 20. Barely Blue, produced by Dave Cobb, features eight songs including their latest release, Vegas.  About the new single, Midland’s Mark Wystrach explains: “‘Vegas’ is an homage to the wildest town in the world and the intense connections and losses that tend …

ABC’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’ reveals cast for Season 33

ABC’s Dancing with the Stars revealed its star-studded cast, including ‘Bachelorette’ Jenn Tran, actress Tori Spelling, and Olympian Ilona Maher. The Season 33 cast of ‘DWTS’ was announced on Wednesday’s episode of Good Morning America and will also include Phaedra Parks (of The Real Housewives of Atlanta), Chandler Kinney, Eric Roberts, Anna Delvey, Reginald VelJohnson, …

Adele to take extended break from music after wrapping Munich, Vegas residencies

Adele announced she is taking a break from creating new music or performing after her Munich and Las Vegas residencies wrap up later this year.  The singer/songwriter told the crowd at her 10th and last show in Germany over the weekend (per CNN): “I just need a rest .. I have spent the last seven …

Over 50 killed, 100s injured after Russian missiles strike Ukrainian military academy and hospital

In one of the deadliest Russian strikes since the war began, two ballistic missiles blasted a military academy and nearby hospital Tuesday in Ukraine, killing more than 50 people and wounding more than 200 others. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russian military forces on Tuesday launched missile strikes in the city of Poltava, a …

Former aide to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul charged with acting as an agent of the Chinese government

Federal prosecutors alleged in an indictment unsealed Tuesday that Linda Sun – a former top-level aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul – schemed to advance the interests of China while working in New York State government. Sun had worked directly for Hochul’s administration for roughly 15 months following Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2021 resignation from …

Left tackle Trent Williams ends holdout, finalizes new deal with 49ers

All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams has ended his holdout and is finalizing a new contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Williams’ agency Elite Loyalty Sports announced the news Tuesday, adding that the star left tackle is available to play in next Monday’s season opener against the New York Jets. Per ESPN, the 36-year-old Williams held …

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Leon Draisaitl to historic $112M contract extension

The Edmonton Oilers announced on Tuesday that all-star forward Leon Draisaitl has signed an eight-year, $112 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid player in the NHL. The new contract begins with the 2025-26 season and runs through 2033. The Oilers posted on social media: “ LEON’S LOCKED IN The #Oilers have signed forward Leon …

Blake Shelton set for Las Vegas Residency at The Colosseum

Blake Shelton is set for a new Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Shelton’s residency begins February 5 with performances scheduled through February 15, 2025. Shelton posted on his socials: “I’ve been so excited to share this news with y’all.. VEGAS!!!!! We’re coming to The Colosseum at @CaesarsPalace this February. Tickets go …