See trailer of Season 2 of HBO’s ‘The Last Of Us’ premiering April 13

HBO announced the premiere date for The Last of Us Season 2, set to returns April 13 at 9 p.m. EDT on HBO and streaming on Max. Season 1 concluded March 12, 2023. HBO also dropped the trailer for Season 2 of “The Last of Us” at SXSW, during a panel featuring the cast and series …

Severe weather outbreak across the Midwest, South leaves over 36 dead

Per NBC News: at least 36 people have died across Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Alabama and Mississippi as powerful storm systems swept through the Midwest and South, with Sunday marking the third day of the damaging storm system. Millions of Americans across the country remain on alert for severe weather outbreaks as tornadoes and …

California man awarded $50 million in lawsuit against Starbucks over permanent injury from burns

A California man was awarded $50 million in damages in a lawsuit against Starbucks, due to burns that he suffered while being handed a tray of hot drinks at a Starbucks location in southern California in 2020. Postmates driver Michael Garcia sued the cafe chain after being burned on Feb. 8, 2020 when a “scalding …

Running back Kareem Hunt signs one-year deal with Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a deal with veteran free-agent running back Kareem Hunt, who signed a one-year contract worth up to $2.5 million. Hunt, an All-Pro as a rookie, totaled 7,230 yards from scrimmage and 64 touchdowns over the first 104 appearances of his NFL career. He totaled 2,984 yards from scrimmage …

Minnesota Vikings acquire running back Jordan Mason in trade with San Francisco 49ers

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired running back Jordan Mason from the San Francisco 49ers, in exchange for a 2025 pick swap (Minnesota receives No. 187; San Francisco receives No. 160) and a 2026 sixth-round pick. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that as part of the deal, Mason has agreed to a two-year Vikings contract …

Jon Pardi shares the new track ‘Love The Lights Out’

Jon Pardi has released his latest song, “Love The Lights Out,”sharing a sneak peek of the track with glimpses of his relationship with his wife, Summer and their two young daughters – Presley Fawn Pardi, 2, and Sienna Grace Pardi, born in July 2024. “Love The Lights Out,” co-written by Pardi with Jimi Bell and …

Chappell Roan drops new country single “The Giver”

After teasing it since last fall, Chappell Roan has finally released her country track, “The Giver,” produced and co-written by Roan with long time collaborator Dan Nigro. The song marks the first new release from Roan since her 2024 single, “Good Luck, Babe!”  She wrote on her social media of the track: “@dan_nigro and I …

Edie Falco and Lennie James join cast of ‘Mayor of Kingstown’

“Mayor of Kingstown” Season 4 has added four new cast members:  Edie Falco (“The Sopranos,” “Nurse Jackie”), Lennie James (“The Walking Dead,” “Save Me”), and Laura Benanti (“Younger,” “No Hard Feelings”) are all set to star alongside Jeremy Renner in the Paramount+ drama’s upcoming fourth season. Variety reports that Falco will play Nina Hobbs, Anchor …

Cynthia Erivo to be honored at GLAAD Media Awards

Cynthia Erivo will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the upcoming GLAAD Media Awards.  A press release states that the award is named after a casting director dedicated to fighting homophobia, and is “given to individuals within the community who dramatically increase both LGBTQ visibility and acceptance.” Sarah Kate Ellis, who is GLAAD’s president …

Putin says he supports ceasefire with Ukraine, but has concerns

Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first public remarks on the proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, saying that while he is “for it,” he has concerns and wants his own security guarantees. During a press briefing in Moscow on Thursday, Putin said that Russia was ready for a ceasefire in its war with Ukraine, but …