Trump administration defends white South African refugee program amid group's US arrival

Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A flight carrying 59 refugees from South Africa landed in the United States on Monday afternoon — as the Trump administration insists that the expedited process for white South Africans
Simu Liu proposes to girlfriend Allison Hsu in Paris: 'I choose you forever and always'

Christina House / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Simu Liu is getting married. The author and actor, who is known for his roles in Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Barbie, proposed
Nashville notes: Lee Brice's fall plans + Bryce Leatherwood's debut

The sophomore album by Avery Anna, let go letters, arrives Friday, May 16. You can check out the new track “what are friends for?” now. Season 22 winner of The Voice, Bryce Leatherwood, is set to perform on
Cast announced for Mick Jagger-produced film about Miles Davis

ABC/ Craig Sjodin The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is producing a new film about jazz legend Miles Davis, and the cast has just been announced. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Damson Idris, best known for starring in
Hot off his ACM performance, Gary LeVox says 'Hold the Umbrella'

Big Machine With his long-awaited Rascal Flatts tour and the band’s closing ACM performance with Backstreet Boys behind him, Gary LeVox is turning the page to focus on new music. He’s still in a trio, but this time
'The Office' spinoff gets first look and title: 'The Paper'

Aaron Epstein/Peacock The next show in The Office universe has a name and release date. NBCUniversal has announced that the new mockumentary will be called The Paper. It will premiere on Peacock in September. While The Paper
Dead & Company to headline three shows at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic The 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead will be celebrated with three Dead & Company concerts at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, Mayor Daniel Lurie announced on social media. “We have some really big news. Dead
Lionel Richie announces dates for 'Truly' book tour

Harper One Lionel Richie is going on tour, but not to play music. The R&B star has announced on social media that he’ll be going on a book tour to promote his upcoming memoir, Truly, which will be released
John Mellencamp teases new album, 'Orphan Train', coming in 2026

Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images John Mellencamp is teasing fans with a new album coming next year. The rocker shared a clip on Instagram of him reading lyrics to a song called “Eternity,” noting it would be featured
Morgan Wallen says there's no 'Problem' with 'SNL'

NBCUniversal It seems the hubbub about Morgan Wallen‘s Saturday Night Live exit may just be much ado about nothing. The “I’m the Problem” hitmaker addressed the March 29 event on comedian Caleb Pressley‘s podcast. “Seriously, SNL, did
Trump defends Qatar jumbo jet offer, says it would be 'stupid' to turn away free plane

Marco Mantovani/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Monday defended the administration’s plans to receive a luxury jumbo jet donated by the Qatari government, saying it would be “stupid” not to accept a free plane. During
Report: Madonna's life and career to be the subject of Netflix limited series

Kevin Mazur/MG25/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue In November, Madonna asked fans via Instagram if they thought her life story should be a feature film or a TV series. In the comments, many fans voted for her
Jackson Dean explores new territory with 'Be Your Man'

Disney/Tanner Yeager Jackson Dean is taking things in a new direction with his latest song. “‘Be Your Man’ is the first taste of some new territory that we’re about to explore,” he explains. “The vibe of the
Report: Madonna's life and career to be the subject of Netflix limited series

evin Mazur/MG25/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue In November, Madonna asked fans via Instagram if they thought her life story should be a feature film or a TV series. In the comments, many fans voted for her
Fox reveals 'Fear Factor' reboot, 'American Dad!' as part of its upcoming slate

Fox Fox has revealed its upcoming slate of shows for the 2025-26 season. Brand-new and returning shows are coming to the network, including the return of the animated series American Dad!, a reboot of Fear Factor and
What's in the US-China trade framework?

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A trade agreement between the U.S. and China on Monday slashed tit-for-tat tariffs between the world’s two largest economies and triggered a surge in the stock market. The U.S. agreed to cut tariffs on Chinese goods
Foreigner to perform greatest hits on season 27 finale of 'The Voice'

Steve Jennings/Getty Images Foreigner is set to play the season 27 finale of NBC’s The Voice, airing May 20 at 9 p.m. ET. The band is expected to play a medley of their greatest hits, including “Feels Like
Dierks Bentley is 'Standing in the Sun' for the latest piece of 'Broken Branches'

Capitol Nashville Even though Dierks Bentley didn’t write his new track, “Standing in the Sun,” it was one he had to have on his upcoming album. “This is one of those songs that I never in a
Sanilac County Drug Task Force brings Arrive Alive Tour to county students

The Sanilac County Drug Task Force partnered with local police departments and school administrators this past week to bring the Arrive Alive Tour to schools throughout the county.
Healthy Living Together Series Presents “Adults Living with ADHD”

Navigating adulthood with ADHD comes with its own set of challenges and strengths!
Lapeer County Sheriff warns of recent Bitcoin for Bond scam

The Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office is warning local residents of a recently reported scam.
On This Day, May 12, 2017: U2 kicks off 'The Joshua Tree' 30th anniversary tour

On This Day, May 12, 2017… To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their #1 album The Joshua Tree, U2 kicked off a world tour in Vancouver, Canada. The tour had the band playing the 1987 album in order
Stocks soar as US and China agree to slash tariffs

Matteo Colombo/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks soared at the open of trading on Monday, just hours after the U.S. and China announced an agreement to slash tariffs for 90 days as the world’s two largest
Trump to embark on Middle East trip to strengthen ties with Gulf states

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Monday will embark on a four-day tour of the Middle East, stopping in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on a trip underscoring the deepening economic
Amber Heard announces birth of twins: 'I am elated beyond words'

Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images Amber Heard is officially a mom of three. In a heartfelt Mother’s Day post shared on Instagram on Sunday, the Aquaman actress announced the birth of her twins — daughter Agnes and son Ocean. “Mother’s Day 2025 will be one I’ll never
Israel to pause Gaza fighting ahead of US hostage Edan Alexander's release by Hamas

Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images (LONDON) — American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander — held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023 — was set to be released Monday after successful negotiations between the
US and China announce agreement to cut reciprocal tariffs for 90 days

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent /Pete Marovich/Getty Images) (GENEVA) — The U.S. and China issued a joint statement on Monday announcing an agreement to cut reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, with both sides “recognizing the importance of a
In brief: 'Peacemaker' season 2 teaser trailer and more

The teaser trailer for Peacemaker season 2 has arrived. Max also announced the new season will debut Aug. 21 on the streaming platform. The DC Studios show was created for TV by James Gunn. John Cena stars
Scoreboard roundup — 5/11/25

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONThunder 92, Nuggets 87Cavaliers 109, Pacers 129 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEJets 2, Stars 5Maple leafs 0, Panthers 2 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLCubs 2, Mets 6Braves 3,
Alexander brothers face new charges, including sex trafficking of a minor

ABC News A high-profile case against prominent real estate moguls took a new turn this week as federal prosecutors filed new charges against Oren and Tal Alexander, as well as their brother Alon, on May 8. Filed
Deadly multi-vehicle crash on I-75 near Tennessee-Georgia border: Officials

Tennessee Highway Patrol Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a fiery, multi-vehicle crash on I-75 near the Tennessee-Georgia border on Sunday, saying there were fatalities. The incident involved six passenger vehicles and a tractor-trailer, with two vehicles “actively
Trump to visit Gulf region, where diplomacy collides with his family business

ABC News/File 2017 When President Donald Trump arrives in the Persian Gulf Tuesday for his first overseas visit since regaining the White House, he’ll touch down in a region that’s rich in opportunity. On the diplomatic front,
Israel to pause Gaza fighting ahead of US hostage Edan Alexander's release by Hamas

Office of NJ Governor Phil Murphy LONDON — American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander — held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023 — was set to be released Monday after successful negotiations between the
US and China announce agreement to cut reciprocal tariffs for 90 days

ABC News The U.S. and China issued a joint statement on Monday announcing an agreement to cut reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, with both sides “recognizing the importance of a sustainable, long-term, and mutually beneficial economic and
Thomas Rhett opens the floodgates of new music as he gets ready to tour

Disney/Larry McCormack When Thomas Rhett put out his seventh album last summer, he left more than a dozen tracks in the can. Now, as he prepares to go on tour with Tucker Wetmore, he’s ready to let
'Thunderbolts*' strikes twice at the box office

Marvel Studios Thunderbolts* strikes again at the box office, winning the second weekend in a row. The Marvel superhero film, starring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan and David Harbour, slipped 55% from its debut weekend, but still held the number one spot with $33.1
Bruce Springsteen releases 1999 Oakland reunion show as part of Live Archive series

Rob Verhorst/Redferns Bruce Springsteen is revisiting his 1999 reunion tour with the E Street Band for the latest release in his Live Archives series. The New Jersey rocker just released a live recording of his Oct. 28, 1999,
Alice in Chains cancels spring tour due to drummer Sean Kinney’s health issues

Alice in Chains announced the cancellation of all their upcoming concerts due to drummer Sean Kinney’s undisclosed medical issues. A statement on the band’s socials reads: “After careful consideration and following the advice of medical professionals, we
The Who announce North American farewell tour

The Who have announced their final tour of the US and Canada, titled “The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour” (named after the Who’s 1971 classic song). According to a press release, the tour will mark