Jason Isbell announces charity covers album ‘Georgia Blue’

Jason Isbell and his band The 400 Unit will release a covers album titled ‘Georgia Blue,’ a 13-track album that includes covers of Georgia natives R.E.M., Cat Power, Otis Redding, The Allman Brothers Band, Vic Chesnutt, James Brown, Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Black Crowes, Indio Girls, and more. Isbell and the 400 Unit …

Take a look at Jeremy Renner & Hailee Steinfeld in the trailer for Marvel’s Disney+ series ‘Hawkeye’

Marvel Studios has shared the trailer for its ‘Hawkeye’ series, which will air exclusively on Disney+. In the trailer, the story unfolds during the holiday season and centers on Hawkeye’s burgeoning partnership with Kate Bishop, played by Hailee Steinfeld. Set sometime after the events of ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ the show also stars Vera Farmiga, Fra Fee, …

The official trailer for Steven Spielberg’s first movie musical ‘West Side Story’ is released

Disney and 20th Century Studios have debuted the official trailer for Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story.” The project, based on the iconic Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim musical of the same name, casts “Baby Driver” star Ansel Elgort and newcomer Rachel Zegler as star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria, respectively. The 1961 film adaptation of the …

Justice Department restricts use of chokeholds and ‘no-knock’ warrants

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Tuesday that the Justice Department will tighten restrictions on when its agencies can use chokeholds, carotid restraints and no-knock entries. Garland said: “Building trust and confidence between law enforcement and the public we serve is central to our mission at the Justice Department. The limitations implemented today on the …

Senate Democrats introduce new voting rights bill

On Tuesday, a group of eight Senate Democrats introduced their latest version of a sweeping election reform bill to counter the record-number of voting restrictions that have passed in GOP-led states, which they say make it harder for minorities and low-income Americans to cast a ballot. Now known as the ‘Freedom to Vote Act,’ the …

Aaron Gordon agrees to 4-year, $92M extension with the Denver Nuggets

Forward Aaron Gordon has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Denver Nuggets worth $92 million — $88 million in base salary and $4 million in incentives — over the four years. The deal also includes a player option for the fourth year in 2025-26. Gordon was traded to the Nuggets in March, and …

San Francisco 49ers RB Raheem Mostert to have season-ending knee surgery

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert took to social media on Tuesday to announce that a knee injury he suffered during the season opener vs. the Detroit Lions will end his 2021 season. Said Mostert: “This gives me, without a doubt in my mind, the best possibility at coming back 110%. I have ALWAYS …

Eric Church shares behind the scenes video from ‘The Gather Again’ tour

Eric Church is sharing a behind the scenes video for his first in-the-round tour, titled ‘The Gather Again’ Tour. Church is hitting the road this week to support his triple album, “Heart & Soul,” which features the CMA nominated Single of the Year and Song of the Year, “Hell Of A View”.  ‘The Gather Again’ …

Thomas Rhett earns his 18th #1 single with ‘Country Again’

Thomas Rhett has earned his 18th No. 1 single with “Country Again” on both the Billboard Country and Mediabase/Country Aircheck Charts. The song also marks the superstar’s 12th consecutive No. 1 hit, making it the longest current active streak on the Mediabase/Country Aircheck Chart. Said Rhett: “This song is so special to me, because every …

Saturday Night Live’s Norm Macdonald dies at age 61 following private cancer battle

Comedian Norm Macdonald has died at 61 after a private nine-year battle with cancer. Macdonald’s longtime friend Lori Jo Hoekstra told Deadline that the former Saturday Night Live cast member died Tuesday morning, adding that the comedian was determined to keep his cancer battle private from family, friends and fans. Hoekstra told the outlet: “He was …