Bob Geldof says David Bowie, not Queen, caused surge in Live Aid donations
David Bowie performs at the Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium in London, 13th July 1985./Georges De Keerle/Getty Images Bob Geldof is setting the record straight about a moment in the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody that claimed
Attorney General Pam Bondi fires top Justice Department ethics official
Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Attorney General Pam Bondi has fired one of the top career officials tasked with advising her and other senior Justice Department officials of their ethical obligations, an official familiar with the dismissal
Prime Video issues community guidelines for 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' fans ahead of season 3
Erika Doss/Prime Prime Video is asking Team Conrad and Team Jeremiah to keep it civil. The streaming service has issued a statement asking fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty to keep online discourse respectful throughout the
Supreme Court allows Trump to continue effort to gut Education Department
Robert Knopes/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Monday lifted an injunction against the Trump administration’s efforts to gut the Department of Education. The move allows the administration to proceed, for
Japan doesn't plan on responding to Trump tariff threats with countermeasures, government official says
Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images (TOKYO) — While the European Union has vowed to impose countermeasures if the Trump administration moves forward with its planned 30% tariffs on all EU exports to the U.S., another key strategic ally, Japan,
Andrew Cuomo will stay in NYC mayoral race
Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday that he will actively stay in the New York City mayoral race, but that he will accept a pledge to abide by the
Former Lapeer County teacher sentenced to minimum 6 years in prison on 34 counts related to child sexually abusive material
A music teacher fired from a Lapeer charter school last year was sentenced this afternoon to a minimum of six years, maximum 20 years, in prison for charges related to the distribution of child sexually abusive material.
Nashville notes: Gavin Adcock's 'Sunset' + Sacha's 'Shooting Star'
Gavin Adcock just released “Sunset” as the latest preview of his Own Worst Enemy album, which comes out Aug. 15. Tyler Rich will launch his 13-date Leaving California Tour Sept. 28 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It
Elmo X account hacked, posts 'antisemitic and racist messages,' Sesame Workshop says
Craig Barritt/Getty Images Elmo’s social platform X account is now secure after it was hacked and several racist and antisemitic messages were shared, according to the producers of Sesame Street. “Elmo’s X account was briefly compromised yesterday
Bryan Adams looks back at 40-year milestones as he gets ready to release new single
Medios y Media/Getty Images Bryan Adams is reflecting on some big milestones in his career. The rocker shared a video on social media noting that “incredibly” it’s been 40 years since he released his iconic track “Summer of ’69,”
Priscilla Block puts a 'Jolene' twist on Simon & Garfunkel's 'Cecilia'
Mercury Nashville Priscilla Block reinterprets Simon & Garfunkel‘s 1970 hit “Cecilia” on her new track, “You’re Breaking My Heart (Cecilia).” In the original cut from the Bridge Over Troubled Water album, it’s a story of love gone
Crowded House asking fans for help with new documentary
Brittany Long/WireImage A documentary on the Aussie band Crowded House is in the works, and the group is asking fans for help. In a post on Instagram, the “Don’t Dream It’s Over” outfit made a plea to
Rian Johnson on his scrapped 'Star Wars' trilogy: 'Nothing really happened with it'
Tommaso Boddi/FilmMagic via Getty Images Rian Johnson is sharing an update about his scrapped Star Wars trilogy. The director, who helmed the 2017 film Star Wars: The Last Jedi, had been set to direct a trilogy of
Mountain biker reported missing in Oregon, search efforts underway
Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office (CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore.) — An avid mountain biker has been reported missing in Oregon after not returning from a planned biking trip near Mount Hood on Friday, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s
Hudson Westbrook's 17-track map of 'Texas Forever'
River House Artists/Warner Music Nashville Newcomer Hudson Westbrook had a hand in writing all 17 tracks on his debut album, Texas Forever, including his breakthrough hit, “House Again.” “Damn Good Taste in Whiskey” is the latest preview of
Senate looks to formalize cuts to public broadcast, USAID by week's end
Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Senate Republicans are expected to spend the week rushing to try to deliver President Donald Trump a package that formalizes some of the cuts made by Elon Musks’ Department of Government Efficiency
States sue Trump administration over $6 billion+ education funding pause
J. David Ake/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — About two dozen state attorneys general and Democratic governors sued the Trump administration on Monday for withholding more than $6 billion in federal funds for several education programs nationwide. “This is
Gov’t Mule announces lineup for Island Exodus 16
courtesy of Gov’t Mule The band, led by Warren Haynes, has shared details for Island Exodus 16, which will be held Jan. 15-18, 2026, in Trelawny, Jamaica. Gov’t Mule will perform three two-set shows during the festival, with guitarist John
UC Berkeley professor 'murdered in cold blood' in Greece, family says
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A marketing professor at the University of California, Berkeley, was “murdered in cold blood” while visiting his children in Greece, according to his family. Przemyslaw Jeziorski, an associate marketing professor at
Old Dominion reunites The Blues Brothers for Chicago performance
Natasha Moustache/WireImage Old Dominion managed to bring some pretty special guests to their Friday set at the Windy City Smokeout: comedy/musical legends The Blues Brothers. “We got a special little treat for you,” lead singer Matthew Ramsey
'Love Island USA' season 7 crowns winners
Ben Symons/Peacock (SPOILER ALERT) Amaya Papaya never said she was perfect, she never said she didn’t have any flaws, but she did win Love Island USA. Fan-favorite contestant Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales were crowned the winners
Woody Guthrie’s version of ‘Deportee’ released for the very first time
Shamus Records Some never-before-heard music from legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie will be part of a new collection coming in August, and now fans are getting a taste. Woody At Home – Volumes 1 & 2 will be made
McKenzie Auxiliary Donates Prime TC Patient Transport Chair
McKenzie Health System is pleased to announce the arrival of a new Prime TC Patient Transport Chair by Stryker, generously donated by the McKenzie Auxiliary.
Attorney General Nessel Files Lawsuit Against Construction Company for Alleged Consumer Violations in St. Clair, Washtenaw counties
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against Hummingbird Construction Co., LLC and its owner, Matthew Ashline, for allegedly ripping off multiple customers by accepting deposits for construction projects never started and then failing to
Lady A plans busy holiday season with new album and tour
Big Machine Lady A‘s getting into the Christmas spirit early: they’ve announced their first-ever holiday tour and a new yuletide album. On This Winter’s Night: Volume 2 will arrive Sept. 26, continuing the story they started with the
Joe Biden says he made clemency and pardon decisions at end of presidency, defends use of autopen
Scott Olson/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former President Joe Biden, in an interview with the New York Times published on Sunday, said that he personally made every clemency and pardon decision during the last few weeks of his presidency —
'Harry Potter' HBO series starts production, casts Neville Longbottom
Aidan Monaghan/HBO Cameras have started rolling on HBO’s Harry Potter series. Production has started on the upcoming Harry Potter TV series at the Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, England. The show is filming in the same location
Bono shares his one regret about U2’s Live Aid performance
U2’a Bono performs on stage at Live Aid in Wembley Stadium, on July 13th, 1985/Photo Credit:Pete Still/Redferns Sunday marked the 40th anniversary of the Live Aid charity concerts, and U2 frontman Bono has revealed the one regret he has
Neil Diamond makes surprise appearance at Los Angeles production of 'A Beautiful Noise'
Bruce Glikas/WireImage Neil Diamond made a surprise appearance during the matinee performance of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles Saturday. The singer was introduced by the show’s star,
On This Day, July 14, 1978: Talking Heads release their sophomore album, 'More Songs About Buildings And Food'
On This Day, July 14, 1978… Talking Heads released their sophomore studio album, More Songs About Buildings and Food. The album’s cover was made up of over 500 Polaroid photos that put together became a picture of
King George plans Strait to the Heart benefit for Texas Hill Country
Theo Wargo/Getty Images George Strait is hosting a high-dollar benefit to help flooding victims in the Texas Hill Country. The Sunday, July 27, dinner and concert will take place at Estancia at Thunder Valley indoor arena in Boerne,
Vanessa Hudgens expecting 2nd child with husband Cole Tucker
Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic Vanessa Hudgens and husband Cole Tucker are expecting their second child. Hudgens shared the news in an Instagram post featuring photos of her bare baby bump, captioned simply: “Round two!!!!” The couple welcomed their first child last year, following Hudgens’
Stocks mixed after Trump issues tariffs on EU, Mexico
Matteo Colombo/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Stocks were mixed in early trading on Monday after President Donald Trump over the weekend issued 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico, rekindling tensions with two of the largest
9 dead, 30 injured in fire at Massachusetts assisted-living facility, officials say
(FALL RIVER, Mass.) — Nine people have been killed and dozens are hurt as a fire tore through an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, officials said. At least 30 people, including five firefighters, were transported to
Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon Lodge, North Rim closes for the season
Grand Canyon National Park via Getty Images (NORTH RIM, Ariz.) — The Grand Canyon Lodge was one of dozens of structures destroyed in a fast-moving wildfire in Arizona over the weekend, the National Park Service (NPS) confirmed.
In brief: 'Verity' film gets new release date and more
The film adaptation of Colleen Hoover‘s novel Verity has a new release date. The movie will now release on Oct. 2, 2026, Deadline reports. It was originally scheduled to release on May 15, 2026. Michael Showalter directs
Senate report highlights resources denied for Trump events in 2024
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images BUTLER, Pa. — Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Rand Paul released a final report Sunday on the committee’s findings from its investigation into the assassination attempt by Thomas Crooks targeting then-candidate
Sudan has become a 'case study' for the impact of USAID cuts, aid worker says
Fayez Elzaki/Xinhua via Getty Images PORT SUDAN CITY, Sudan — Humanitarians in Sudan, where a two-year civil war has given rise to the world’s most acute needs and made assistance increasingly difficult, warn that a vacuum left
2 dead, officer injured in Kentucky shooting; suspect shot and killed
Photo by Michael Swensen/Getty Images LEXINGTON, Ky. — Two women were shot and killed at a Kentucky church by a suspect who fled there after allegedly shooting a state trooper elsewhere, according to officials. A suspect allegedly
Scoreboard roundup — 7/13/25
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: WIMBLEDONWomen’s Final: Iga Swiatek beats Amanda Anisimova, 6-0, 6-0Men’s Final: Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLCubs 4, Yankees 1Marlins 11,
Russia launches 136 drones into Ukraine ahead of expected Trump announcement
Michael Sorrow/Anadolu via Getty Images BUDAPEST — Russia launched four missiles and 136 drones into Ukraine overnight into Monday morning, according to Ukraine’s air force, after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would provide Kyiv with more
Parker McCollum's got surprises and 'a little different vibe' on the road this summer
Disney/Connie Chornuk Parker McCollum‘s changing things up on the road this year. For starters, he has songs from his new, self-titled album to work into his set list, including his hit “What Kinda Man.” And while he’s
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s #1: 'Superman' debuts on top the box office chart
Alon Amir/Warner Bros. Pictures The latest reboot of Superman, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, soared into the top spot at the box office this weekend, bringing in $122 million in its debut week. According to
Will The Who’s upcoming farewell tour really be their last?
Katja Ogrin/Redferns The Who will launch The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour in August, and while so far they haven’t announced additional dates anywhere outside North America, that doesn’t necessarily mean they are out of the question.
Foreigner’s “Feels Like The First Time: The Foreigner Musical” set for 2026
Legendary rock band Foreigner is teaming up with Long Island University’s Post Theatre Company and the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts to bring a brand-new musical to the stage: Feels Like The First Time: The Foreigner
Mudvayne to launch “L.D. 50” 25th anniversary tour
Mudvayne has announced the L.D. 50 25th Anniversary Tour, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of their acclaimed debut album. The 30-city tour kicks off on September 11th in Dubuque, Iowa making stops across the U.S. in