Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres denies he’s retiring

Tico Torres attends the UK Premiere of ‘Thank You and Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story’ on April 17, 2024 in London, England. Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Disney+ Tommy used to work on the docks, but Tico
‘English Teacher’ season 2 gets premiere date on FX, Hulu

Enrico Colantoni as Principal Grant Moretti, Brian Jordan Alvarez as Evan Marquez, Stephanie Koenig as Gwen Sanders and Sean Patton as Markie Hillridge in season 2 of ‘English Teacher.’ (Steve Swisher/FX) It’s almost time to go back
Senate Republicans push back against Trump’s calls to end ‘blue slips’

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump is once again upping the pressure on Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley to do away with a century-old Senate tradition that places some constraints on the president’s authority
Nashville notes: Ryan Hurd’s ‘Vindicated’ in ‘COVER TOWN’ + Jessie Jo Dillon’s new label

Ryan Hurd will unleash the first piece of his upcoming COVER TOWN record with his version of Dashboard Confessional‘s “Vindicated,” which drops Friday. Although Ashley McBryde‘s previously put out both “Acoustic” and “From the Pulpit” visual versions
Lee Brice and Colbie Caillat are ‘zest and pep’ on upcoming ‘Kinda Single’

Blue Jean Baby Records Lee Brice is teaming up with Colbie Caillat for the latest preview of her new album, This Time Around, which comes out Sept. 26. The two helped co-write “Kinda Single,” which arrives Friday.
John Fogerty wanted to tag CCR rerecordings ‘Taylor’s Version’ on ’Legacy’ album

‘Legacy’ album artwork. Concord Records John Fogerty‘s new album, Legacy, includes rerecorded versions of classic Creedence Clearwater Revival songs like “Proud Mary,” “Fortunate Son” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain.” Each track on the album is tagged “John’s
El Mayo, the infamous Mexican drug lord, pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges

(MEXICO CITY) — The co-founder of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel pleaded guilty Monday to federal drug trafficking charges that accused him of being one of the most prolific and powerful narcotraffickers in the world. Ismael Zambada, 75, pleaded
Search for missing 7-month-old continues after parents arrested for murder: Sheriff

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (SAN BERNADINO COUNTY, CA) — Officials in California continue to search for the remains of Emmanuel Haro, the 7-month-old child who has been missing for nearly two weeks, after his parents were
Annette Bening to star in ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff ‘The Dutton Ranch’

Annette Bening attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024, in Hollywood, California. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) Annette Bening is the latest star to join the Yellowstone franchise. The five-time Academy Award nominee has joined the Yellowstone spinoff with the working
Shaboozey records song for ‘The Long Walk’ soundtrack

Shaboozey performs at the 2024 CMA Awards (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Shaboozey will be “walking” into movie theaters in September as part of the latest Stephen King film adaptation. The “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” singer has recorded a new
Some FEMA staff warn that Trump cuts may weaken disaster response

Kevin Carter/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — On the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees on Monday warned Congress that the Trump administration’s changes and leadership at the agency could harm the United States
17-year-old boy drowns during high surf conditions at New Hampshire beach: Officials

WMUR (HAMPTON BEACH, NH) — A 17-year-old boy drowned during high surf conditions in New Hampshire after lifeguards had left the beach for the day, according to local officials. The teenager was swimming with relatives at Hampton
Hear the haunting ‘full circle mix’ of George Jones & Alan Jackson on ‘He Stopped Loving Her Today’

‘Opry 100: Country’s Greatest Songs’ cover (Virgin Music Group/Grand Ole Opry) There’s quite a story behind the Grand Ole Opry’s new “full circle mix” of the George Jones classic “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” Jones’ signature tune,
Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood & Luke Bryan returning for ‘American Idol’ season 24

Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan (Disney/Christopher Willard) The trio of Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and new judge Carrie Underwood will be returning for another season of ABC’s American Idol — the 24th overall of the pioneering
Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood & Luke Bryan returning for ‘American Idol’ season 24

Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan (Disney/Christopher Willard) The trio of Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and new judge Carrie Underwood will be returning for another season of ABC’s American Idol — the 24th overall of the pioneering
Fundraiser launched for ex-Grateful Dead keyboardist Tom ‘TC’ Constanten amid lung cancer battle

Tom Constanten performs at the ‘Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music’ 40th Anniversary DVD And Blu-Ray release party at Hard Rock Cafe – Times Square on June 4, 2009 in New York City. George Napolitano/FilmMagic Former
‘Harry Potter’ director Chris Columbus does not want to be involved in upcoming HBO series

Daniel Radcliffe stars in ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.’ (Peter Mountain/WireImage via Getty Images) Chris Columbus is not interested in being involved in HBO’s Harry Potter series. The director, who launched the film franchise by directing the first two Harry Potter movies,
‘After All the Bars Are Closed’ keeps opening new doors for Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett’s “After All the Bars Are Closed” (Big Machine) Thomas Rhett continues his run at the top as “After All the Bars Are Closed” sits at #1 on both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay charts.
New Who? Only if Roger Daltrey can co-write with Pete Townshend

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who perform at Parco Della Musica on July 22, 2025 in Milan, Italy. Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images The Who is currently on a North American farewell tour, but if
On This Day, Aug. 25, 1970: Elton John played his first-ever show in North America

On This Day, Aug. 25, 1970 … Elton John played his first-ever live show in North America, kicking off a six-night stand at The Troubadour in Los Angeles. According to setlist.fm, Elton’s nine-song set opened with the now-classic “Your Song”
Travis Decker search: FBI conducting investigation at campground where 3 daughters were found dead

Chelan County Sheriff’s Office (NEW YORK) — An FBI investigation has prompted the closure of several roads, trails and campgrounds in Leavenworth, Washington — including the site where Travis Decker allegedly murdered his three daughters — as
Kumail Nanjiani thought ‘Eternals’ would bring Marvel roles ‘for the next 10 years’

Kumail Nanjiani attends the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on February 23, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Kumail Nanjiani expected his time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to lead to many more jobs. The
Neil Young plays Crazy Horse song ‘Long Walk Home’ for first time in 36 years

Neil Young performs on the Pyramid stage during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2025 in Glastonbury, England. Samir Hussein/WireImage Neil Young played his song “Long Walk Home” for the first
14-year-old arrested in shooting that sparked panic at Kentucky high school football game

Jeremy Hogan/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A 14-year-old boy was arrested after he allegedly sparked panic by opening fire near a high school football game in Kentucky, causing players to run off the field to seek cover,
In brief: ‘The Institute’ renewed for season 2 on MGM+ and more

Dexter: Original Sin is not continuing with a second season. Despite getting a season 2 renewal announcement in April, Paramount has decided not to go forward with more episodes of the prequel show, Variety reports. The show debuted in December
DC students head back to school amid Trump’s law enforcement surge

Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Despite more than 2,000 National Guard troops authorized by President Donald Trump’s crackdown on crime, Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said students in the nation’s capital will not be aided by their
SpaceX scrubs 10th flight test of Starship moments before it was set to launch

Brandon Bell/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — SpaceX announced it was canceling the 10th launch of the Starship moments before the flight was set to begin. “Standing down from today’s tenth flight of Starship to allow time to
Associated Press journalist killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, agency confirms

Abdallah F.s. Alattar/Anadolu via Getty Images (LONDON) — Four journalists were among at least 14 people killed in an Israeli airstrike at the Nasser Medical Complex in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Monday morning,
Kilmar Abrego Garcia to check in with ICE in Maryland under deportation threat

Brett Carlsen/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia is expected to appear before immigration authorities on Monday morning in Baltimore, where he faces the possibility of being detained again. Less than 24 hours after being released from
Scoreboard roundup — 8/24/25

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLRockies 0, Pirates 4Cardinals 2, Rays 7Astros 2, Orioles 3Mets 3, Braves 4Nationals 2, Phillies 3Royals 10, Tigers 8Blue Jays 3, Marlins 5Twins 0,
Riley Green’s ready to watch some football on the bus

Riley Green (Disney/Larry McCormack) Even though football fan Riley Green will be on the road during many of this season’s big games, he’s well equipped to keep up with his favorite teams, thanks to his home away
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ tracks down #1 box office debut

Still from ‘KPop Demon Hunters.’ Netflix KPop Demon Hunters has gone from streaming hit to box office success. The Netflix animated film, which, as its title suggests, follows a K-pop group that also hunts demons, debuted at
Baby we were born to celebrate: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ turns 50

Cover of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’/Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings It was 50 years ago — Aug. 25, 1975 — that Bruce Springsteen released his third studio album, Born to Run, which was a massive hit. But it turns out, it
Foreigner announces benefit concert ‘The Hits Unplugged’ hosted by Lou Gramm

Foreigner will appear in a one-night-only benefit concert on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on the Long Island University Post campus in Brookville, NY. The concert will feature special acoustic renditions
All Time Low to release 10th studio album ‘Everyone’s Talking!’

All Time Low have announced their tenth studio album Everyone’s Talking!, due for release on October 17. The new project will include the previously-released single, Suckerpunch, as well as their newly shared song, The Weather — described