Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson remembers Hulk Hogan, calling him ‘a childhood hero’

Hulk Hogan and The Rock at Wrestlemania X8 (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage) Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is paying tribute to Hulk Hogan. Hogan, the two-time WWE Hall of Famer and former world champion, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died
Billy Joel blasts Trump over Charlottesville comments in new documentary

Myrna M. Suarez/Getty Images Billy Joel is not an artist who often gets political. But in the second part of his HBO documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, he has some very strong words for President Donald
Nashville notes: Chris Stapleton’s on ‘Sesame Street’ + Parker McCollum’s new collab

Walker Hayes‘ new album, 17 Year Old Problems, will arrive Aug. 22. You can check out the title track now. Parker McCollum joins Randy Rogers Band on the new track “Is This Thing Workin’,” which is out now,
‘The Buccaneers’ stars Josh Dylan, Alisha Boe unpack season 2’s shocking death

Apple (SPOILER ALERT) Fans of The Buccaneers were left in shock after a main character died in this week’s episode. While in pursuit of saving Jinny (Imogen Waterhouse) and her baby, Freddie, from his brother, Lord Richard
John Fogerty shares two more songs from ‘Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival years’

Concord Records John Forgerty continues to preview his upcoming album of rerecorded Credence Clearwater Revival classics, Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival years, which drops Aug. 22. The rocker has now released his new take on “Travelin’ Band.” Fogerty said rerecording it “was
New music & a new way to help: Koe Wetzel’s ‘Surrounded’ + Stronger Together benefit

Columbia Records You’ll soon be “Surrounded” by new music from Koe Wetzel. But for now, that’s simply the title of his new track, the first from his next album. It’s one he’s already been performing on the
Trump administration releasing $6 billion in education funding

ABC News (WASHINGTON) — The roughly $6 billion in education programming that was frozen by the Trump administration earlier this month is being released, according to a Department of Education spokesperson on Friday. This includes all title
Old Dominion will tug at your heartstrings with ‘Miss You Man’

Catherine Powell/NBC Old Dominion‘s memorializing an old friend on their new track, “Miss You Man.” It was inspired by noted songwriter Andrew Dorff, who passed away in 2016. “We play songs we’ve written with him every night
Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

Ready, set, binge! Here’s a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend: Apple TV+Acapulco: The fourth and final season of the show premieres. HuluWashington Black: Sterling
Guitar owned by Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page expected to bring in over $40,00 at auction

Disney/Michael J. Le Brecht II A guitar that was previously owned by Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page is going up for auction in September and is expected to bring in a pretty penny. The U.K. publication The Standard
A new route to ‘Miami’: Morgan Wallen, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross & Keith Whitley take a detour

Big Loud/Republic/Mercury Morgan Wallen‘s taking another trip to “Miami” with a new remix of the I’m the Problem track with Lil Wayne and Rick Ross. Morgan first mentioned the potential collab during his interview with Theo Von in April.
Iris Apatow, Edwin Ryding join ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ cast

Phillip Faraone/VF25/Getty Images for Vanity Fair, Mike Marsland/WireImage via Getty Images If you thought we were done with The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping cast announcements, think again. Iris Apatow and Edvin Ryding are among the
Warren Haynes releases new track from upcoming album ‘The Whisper Sessions’

Fantasy Records Warren Haynes is sharing another preview of his upcoming release, The Whisper Sessions, which features seven stripped-down versions of songs from his 2024 solo album, Million Voices Whisper. The latest is a new take on the
‘Doomsday mom’ Lori Daybell set to be sentenced in murder conspiracy trials

Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (PHOENIX) — Lori Daybell is set to be sentenced in Arizona on Friday for conspiring with her late brother to kill her fourth husband in 2019. She will also be sentenced for conspiring with her brother
Aspire Celebrates Successful Grand Opening of Hyperbaric Chamber, Wound Care Center and Gift Shop

Aspire Rural Health System proudly welcomed community members to celebrate the grand opening of its new hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber and newly relocated and refreshed wound care clinic and hospital gift shop during an open house and
Caro city council asks for applications to partial council term following councilor’s resignation

The Caro city council is seeking applications to fill a seat left vacant by the July 7 resignation of council member Greg Hutchison.
Lenox Township man arrested for allegedly drugging, sexually assaulting St. Clair County woman

A 67-year-old Macomb County man has been arrested for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a woman, and investigators fear he’s victimized others.
It’s ‘Love & Fear’ and an engagement for Zac Brown & Kendra Scott

Ed Rode/Getty Images for Spotify Zac Brown and Kendra Scott are making plans to make it official. The country hitmaker gave the jewelry designer a pink diamond to seal their engagement, according to People. “We are so happy
Inside the Idaho prison where Bryan Kohberger is being housed

ABC News (KUNA, Idaho) — Kristi Goncalves stared down Bryan Kohberger, who violently murdered her 21-year-old daughter Kaylee, telling him at his sentencing, “May you continue to live your life in misery. You are officially the property
On This Day, July 25, 1980: AC/DC releases ‘Back in Black’

On This Day, July 25, 1980 … AC/DC released their seventh studio album, Back in Black, which was their first album following the death of singer Bon Scott. The album featured new lead singer Brian Johnson and
From ‘Backup Plan’ to ‘Back in the Saddle,’ Luke Combs is racing toward what’s next

Sony Music Nashville Luke Combs is officially “Back in the Saddle” with his new radio single. Luke co-wrote the tune, which is accompanied by a new music video starring racing legends Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Richard Petty. “So
Volkswagen suffers $1.5 billion loss from Trump’s tariffs

Matt Cardy/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — President Donald Trump’s tariffs cost German auto giant Volkswagen about $1.5 billion over the first half of 2025, the company said on Friday. Sales in North America plunged 16% due primarily to U.S. tariffs, said
Habba set to remain as top prosecutor in New Jersey after White House maneuver

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s attempt to ensure his pick remains in charge of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey has taken a new twist. On Thursday, one day before Alina Habba’s tenure
100 million Americans on alert for extreme heat, humidity

ABC News (NEW YORK) — At least 100 million Americans are on alert for dangerous heat and humidity — stretching from Texas to Maine — on Friday, with parts of the Eastern Seaboard feeling like it’s in
Billy Joel documentary gets 100-track companion digital album, featuring never-before-released songs

Legacy Recordings If watching the HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes makes you want to go back and listen to Billy Joel‘s whole catalog, you’ll soon have an easy way to do so. A new
What to know about Trump’s golf business in Scotland and British Open bid amid overseas trip

A general view of the Trump Turnberry club house, July 24, 2025, in Turnberry, Scotland/ Christopher Furlong/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump is making his fourth international trip of his second term this week, traveling to
Deputy AG Blanche set to meet for 2nd day with Ghislaine Maxwell

Joe Raedle/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, after answering questions for six hours on Thursday, is expected to have a second meeting Friday with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Maxwell is “hoping for another
2 shot, 1 dead, at University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, suspect at large

(ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) — Two people were shot at a student housing complex at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque early Friday and the suspect remains at large “and may still be on campus,” the university said.
Watch the first trailer for the ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ sequel, ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’

Courtesy of Bleeker Street Films We are getting our first real look at the upcoming sequel to the 1984 rock mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap. A trailer for the film, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, has just
Watch the first trailer for the ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ sequel, ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’

Courtesy of Bleeker Street Films We are getting our first real look at the upcoming sequel to the 1984 rock mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap. A trailer for the film, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, has just
Officer dies after gunman opens fire in ‘ambush attack’ in Ohio: Police

Lorain Police Department (LORAIN, Ohio) — An Ohio officer has died a day after a gunman opened fire on him and a fellow officer while they were eating lunch in their patrol vehicles, authorities said. Lorain Police
$8 billion acquisition of Paramount by Skydance Media approved by the FCC

Sopa Images via LightRocket via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Federal Communications Commission announced on Thursday the approval of a massive, $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global by Skydance Media. The deal includes the CBS broadcast network,
Scoreboard roundup — 7/24/25

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLOrioles 4, Guardians 3Blue Jays 11, Tigers 4Padres 7, Cardinals 9Athletics 5, Astros 2Mariners 4, Angels 2 WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUESparks 101, Sun 86Aces
France to recognize the state of Palestine, Macron says

Christian Mang/Getty Images (JERUSALEM) — France will officially recognize the state of Palestine, “true to its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East,” French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday. “I will
‘They’re losing hope’: What doctors, aid workers are seeing in Gaza amid hunger crisis

Ali Jadallah/Anadolu via Getty Images (GAZA) — Doctors and aid workers inside Gaza are reporting grim and heartbreaking details of widespread malnutrition, particularly in children, as the hunger crisis reportedly continues to worsen amid the Israel-Hamas war.
In brief: Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor star in ‘The History of Sound’ trailer and more

Days of our Lives is going to continue for many more days of our lives. The long-running daytime drama series has been renewed for two more seasons at Peacock. The show will continue its run as one
Iran to hold nuclear talks with Europeans as Trump threatens renewed strikes

Majid Saeedi/Getty Images (LONDON) — Iranian and European delegations are expected to gather in Istanbul, Turkey, on Friday for fresh talks on Tehran’s nuclear program, with European nations warning that a failure of negotiations may prompt punishing
9-year-old dies at Hersheypark’s water park in Pennsylvania

Hersheypark (HERSHEY, Pa.) — A 9-year-old child has died after an incident at The Boardwalk inside Hersheypark in Pennsylvania, Hersheypark’s CEO has confirmed. The incident occurred on Thursday evening at the amusement park in Hershey, Pennsylvania,
New species of ancient shark discovered at Mammoth Cave National Park

Benji Paysnoe (NEW YORK) — A new species of ancient shark has been discovered at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, officials said. Named Macadens olsoni, the fossils were found in the Ste. Genevieve Formation, dating
DOJ sues New York City over ‘sanctuary’ immigration policies

Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images, FILE (NEW YORK) — The Justice Department filed suit Thursday against New York City, Mayor Eric Adams and other city officials challenging the city’s sanctuary laws for undocumented immigrants. The suit was
Kelsea Ballerini’s ‘Baggage’ is a ‘blissful celebration’ of where she is in life

Disney/Connie Chornuk With a title like “Baggage,” you might get the idea that Kelsea Ballerini‘s latest single is a serious song. Instead, it’s an upbeat take on dealing with some of life’s difficulties. “It’s kind of this, not only
Molly Gordon says her new film ‘Oh, Hi’ came from ‘a profound heartbreak’

Sony Pictures Classics Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman embark on a romantic getaway that goes wrong in the dark comedy Oh, Hi! The new film, which releases in theaters on Friday, was written and directed by Sophie
New rings made from Queen drummer Roger Taylor’s cymbals to be released on rocker’s birthday

Jeremychanphotography/Getty Images Queen’s Roger Taylor will celebrate his 76th birthday on Saturday, and to mark the occasion a new line of Taylor-inspired jewelry is being released. Queen announced on Instagram that the rocker’s Taylored of London merch line is set
I Prevail share the video for ‘Into Hell’

I Prevail have shared the video for their new single ‘Into Hell’, the follow-up to their previously-released single “Violent Nature.” ‘Into Hell’ drops alongside the cinematic music video for the track, and frontman Eric Vanlerberghe shares of
Grammy Awards reveals 2 new categories, rule changes for the 2026 ceremony

The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, which includes a stand-alone category for best album cover. The academy announced that the best recording package and the best boxed or special