Sabrina Carpenter released the deluxe version of her album, Short n’ Sweet, including a new version of “Please Please Please” featuring the legendary Dolly Parton. The expanded version of ‘Short n’ Sweet’ features five new tracks, including “15 Minutes,” “Couldn’t Make It Any Harder,” “Busy Woman” and “Bad Reviews,” and Parton joining Carpenter on “Please …
Monthly Archives: February 2025
Thousands of California residents ordered to evacuate as heavy storm hits in burn zones
Evacuation orders were in effect Thursday for thousands of residents in areas of Los Angeles as forecasters warned that California’s most powerful winter storm this season may cause flash flooding in the land scarred by the massive wildfires last month. According to the National Weather Service, flash flooding risk is expected across the Los Angeles …
Senate confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary
The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services secretary, a victory for President Trump after Kennedy faced weeks of scrutiny over his controversial views. Senators voted 52-48 to confirm Kennedy, which fell largely along party lines, with only one Republican — Sen. …
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Third baseman Alex Bregman agrees to 3-year, $120M contract with Boston Red Sox
From The Athletic’s Chandler Rome: longtime Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to a three-year, $120 million deal with the Boston Red Sox in free agency. Per ESPN, the deal includes two opt-outs. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports that “Bregman turned down $170M plus for 6 from somewhere else to go …
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New York Jets announce split with quarterback Aaron Rodgers
The New York Jets announced Thursday that they informed quarterback Aaron Rodgers that they will be moving in a different direction, and plan to drop him from the roster. Coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey said in a joint statement released by the team “Last week we met with Aaron and shared that …
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Beyoncé adds more stadium dates to ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour
Beyoncé has added a fifth stadium show in Los Angeles and New Jersey as part of her Cowboy Carter Tour. The newly added dates gives the superstar performer the new record for the most shows of any artist on a single run at MetLife Stadium, and most overall performances at SoFi Stadium by any band …
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Billy Currington and Kip Moore to embark on 2025 summer tour
Billy Currington has announced his 2025 tour with Kip Moore. Special guests Marlon Funaki and Jade Eagleson will join on select dates. Moore shared on his socials: “Me and @bccoconutman are hitting more cities this summer. All presale + on sale info below. Join my email list at kipmoore.net” The 16-city tour kicks off on …
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Brad Pitt to star, produce new film from director David Ayer ‘Heart of the Beast’
Brad Pitt will portray a former Green Beret who becomes stranded with his retired combat dog in Alaska in the action-adventure movie Heart of the Beast. Deadline reports that Pitt, 61, will also produce the film, which reunites him with director David Ayer. The pair previously collaborated on the 2014 film Fury, set during World …
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‘The White Lotus’ renewed for Season 4 at HBO
HBO has ordered Season 4 of its hit series, ‘The White Lotus,’ with production eyed to begin in 2026. No casting or locale have been announced yet for the fourth chapter of writer-producer Mike White’s Emmy-winning show. Season 3 of The White Lotus is set in Thailand and features Natasha Rothwell (who played the spa …
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Inspectors general watchdogs file suit over Pres. Trump’s decision to fire them
Eight U.S. inspectors general filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and his administration on Wednesday, alleging their firings violated federal law. The inspectors general asked the U.S. District Court in Washington to declare they remained lawfully in their roles at their agencies and asked the court to prevent the administration from obstructing their official …
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