White House says new CDC chief to be picked ‘soon’ as standoff over Monarez firing continues
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on August 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — A rare political standoff continued between
Bad Fermentation: Joan Jett asks Domino’s to add vegan cheese to menu
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts perform in Chicago in August, 2024 (London Entertainment/Getty Images) As a vegan, Joan Jett doesn’t want to get a “Bad Reputation” for eating pizza with cheese made from dairy. So that’s why
Nashville notes: 10 years of ‘Traveller’ + Tyler Hubbard’s new collab
The 10th anniversary limited edition of Chris Stapleton‘s breakthrough album, Traveller, is available in a double disc, translucent vinyl edition from his website. Cross Canadian Ragweed and Turnpike Troubadours are planning round two of their The Boys
‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ gets season 3 release date
A poster for ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.’ (Disney) The Mormon mom influencers of #MomTok are returning for a new season. Hulu has announced that season 3 of the Emmy-nominated series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives will
Charles Kelley takes a trip back to the ’80s with rare solo show
Charles Kelley (Harper Smith) Lady A‘s Charles Kelley played a rare solo show Wednesday night at Nashville’s famed Exit/In. “WHAT A NIGHT. Nashville y’all showed up, and I’m still buzzing from that energy,” he shared on his
Travis Decker search: FBI recovers ‘several items’ near crime scene, concludes investigation at campground
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office released photos of Travis Decker in a wanted poster. (Chelan County Sheriff’s Office) (CHELAN COUNTY, Wash.) — After a two-day search of the area where Travis Decker allegedly murdered his three young
Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morissette to feature in new MGM+ docuseries ‘Words + Music’
Elvis Costello (Mark Seliger) It’s like MTV Unplugged crossed with VH1 Storytellers — with some new technology added in. Words + Music, a new TV series based on the Audible audio series of the same name, is coming to
Radio issues force Newark flights to halt, adding to string of airport problems
In this screen grab from a video, Newark Airport is shown on Aug. 28, 2025. (WABC) (NEW YORK) — A temporary ground stop halted incoming flights at Newark Liberty International Airport on Thursday due to air traffic
Michael Longfellow exits ‘Saturday Night Live’ ahead of season 51
Michael Longfellow walks the SNL50 red carpet on Sunday, February 16, 2025. (Jamie McCarthy/NBC) Michael Longfellow will not return to Saturday Night Live. The comedian has exited the late-night comedy sketch series ahead of the upcoming season 51, ABC
Brett Young answers an early alarm to kick off the Big Machine celebration
Brett Young’s ‘2.0’ (Big Machine) Brett Young will get the party started early Friday morning as his record label celebrates its 20th anniversary. The “In Case You Didn’t Know” hitmaker will take the stage at 1st and
Former MLB All-Star Mark Teixeira running for Congress in Texas
Sam Hodde/MLB Photos via Getty Images (SAN ANTONIO) — Former Major League Baseball player Mark Teixeira has announced a run for Congress in Texas in a red district that includes areas around San Antonio and Austin. “As
‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ will premiere Friday in Colorado
Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen in ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.’ (20th Century Studios) Following the announcement that it would screen at the openings of both the New York Film Festival and the American Film Institute
Former police chief praises Minneapolis response to deadly church shooting
ABC News (MINNEAPOLIS) — The Minneapolis Police Department’s response to Wednesday’s deadly church shooting showed significant improvements in how law enforcement handles mass casualty events, according to a former police chief who managed a similar crisis. Jarrod
‘Twilight’ films headed back to theaters this fall
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson pose for the ‘Twilight’ portrait session during the 3rd Rome International Film Festival on October 31, 2008, in Rome, Italy. (Franco S. Origlia/Getty Images) Get ready to watch the lion fall in
Looking for Redemption? It’s now available at Ashley McBryde’s Lower Broadway bar
Ashley McBryde (Disney/Larry McCormack) Ashley McBryde‘s Redemption Bar is now open on the fifth floor of Eric Church‘s Chief’s complex on Nashville’s Lower Broadway, after two nights of parties hosted by the woman who inspired it. “I
Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over attempted ouster
Drew Angerer/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook sued President Donald Trump on Thursday over his move to fire her, saying she should retain her position as a top policymaker at the central bank. The
Maine clinics say they’ll have to cut services after court rules Trump admin can deny Medicaid funding
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (LEWISTON, Maine) — One of Maine’s largest abortion care providers said it will have to dramatically cut services after a federal judge ruled earlier this week that the Trump administration is not required to
Previously unreleased Roberta Flack song ‘Eternally’ out now
Courtesy Shock Ink Roberta Flack’s music is eternal. A previously unreleased track by the late legend has been released, appropriately titled “Eternally.” The song was recorded in 1997, and while Flack often performed it in concert and expressed wanting
‘Little Queen’ of the movie screen: Heart’s Ann Wilson the subject of new documentary ‘In My Voice’
Ann Wilson of Heart (Courtesy Ann Wilson) A new documentary called In My Voice will detail the life and career of Heart‘s Ann Wilson. “This film is my story in my own words, told the way I’ve
‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ full cast revealed as film begins production
Ryan Gosling and Flynn Gray on the set of ‘Star Wars: Starfighter.’ (Ed Miller/Lucasfilm) We now know who will be joining Ryan Gosling in a galaxy far, far away. Lucasfilm has announced the entire main cast for the upcoming film Star Wars:
Woman 69, fatally shot in face on New York City street: Police
Police are searching for three male suspects in the fatal shooting of a 69-year-old with a walker in Harlem, New York, on Aug. 27, 2025. WABC (NEW YORK) — Police are searching for three male suspects in
Megan Moroney, Drew Baldridge & more will deck the halls in ‘A Grand Ole Opry Christmas’
The stage of the Grand Ole Opry (Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry) Megan Moroney, Drew Baldridge, Tigirlily Gold, Pam Tillis, Suzy Bogguss, Bill Anderson and Rhett Akins will all have cameos in the Grand Ole Opry’s new Hallmark
Horror master Stephen King says yes to Bruce Springsteen, no to Black Sabbath
Stephen King performs at opening of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; 1995, Cleveland, OH (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc) Despite the horror-movie overtones of their classic work, Stephen King is apparently no fan of Black Sabbath. The superstar
Huron County Sheriff’s Office handles knife disturbance, high speed chase, domestic violence call, all in one weekend
The Huron County Sheriff’s Office found themselves very busy this past weekend, with patrol deputies responding to over 55 calls for service, including accidents, traffic stops, disturbances and rescues.
McKenzie Hospital receives $74 million loan for building project
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced Monday a $74 million loan to build a replacement for McKenzie Memorial Hospital in Sandusky, improving access to quality healthcare for rural residents.
Neil Young debuts new political song ‘Big Crime,’ posts lyrics online
Neil Young performs at Glastonbury festival, June 2025 (Jim Dyson/Redferns) Neil Young has been openly critical of President Donald Trump this year, and that criticism continued on Wednesday night, when Young and his band the Chrome Hearts
Billy Currington is ‘King of the World’ with new album
Billy Currington’s ‘King of the World’ (MCA) Billy Currington‘s first new album since 2021’s Intuition is on the way this fall. You can check out the title cut of King of the World now, along with “One
With Putin ‘stalling’ peace talks, NATO minister says US has ‘powerful leverage’
Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Contributor/Getty Images) (LONDON) — On NATO’s eastern edge, leaders of the Baltic nations have long considered themselves more awake to the threat from Moscow than their allies to the west, a collective memory of
On This Day, Aug. 28, 1993: Billy Joel hit #1 with ‘River of Dreams’
Billy Joel hit #1 on the Billboard 200 Album chart with River of Dreams, his 12th studio album and his final pop/rock record. The album, with a cover painted by Joel’s then-wife Christie Brinkley, was Billy’s fourth #1 and spent three weeks
Eras Tour dancer Jan Ravnik joins ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 34
Photo of pro dancer Jan Ravnik. (ABC News) A new pro dancer is ready to “shake it off” and compete on season 34 of Dancing with the Stars. Jan Ravnik was announced Thursday on Good Morning America as the newest pro dancer to
Minneapolis shooting suspect attended Annunciation Catholic School, motive under investigation
Dozens of first responders crowd the street in front of Annunciation Catholic Church that was the scene of a shooting that killed two children and wounded seventeen other people on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minn.
Kyiv hit by ‘massive’ Russian missile, drone attack, officials say, with 18 killed
Rescuers work at the site of a residential building hit by a Russian missile on August 28, 2025 in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Kostiantyn Liberov/Libkos/Getty Images) (LONDON) — Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine came under a major combined missile
Girl shot in head at Minneapolis school asked bystander, ‘Please just hold my hand’
Police work the scene following a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School on August 27, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) (MINNEAPOLIS) — When Pat Scallen heard gunshots around the corner from his Minneapolis home, “I
In brief: Netflix shares ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ first look and more
Pedro Pascal is being eyed for the lead role in Todd Haynes‘ upcoming film De Noche, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The movie initially made headlines in summer 2024 when Joaquin Phoenix dropped out of the lead role five days before filming was
Scoreboard roundup — 8/27/25
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLNationals 2, Yankees 11Braves 12, Marlins 1Rays 3, Guardians 4Padres 3, Mariners 4Red Sox 3, Orioles 2Twins 8, Blue Jays 9Phillies 0, Mets 6Diamondbacks
Josh Ross owes his love of country music to a friend of his dad’s
Joss Ross’ “Hate How You Look” (MCA/Mercury Nashville/Universal Music Canada/CORE Records) In July, Ontario native Josh Ross landed his first #1 on the U.S. charts with “Single Again.” Now, he’s busy prepping his debut album, Later Tonight,
Prime Video reminds ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ fans not to bully cast
Belly (Lola Tung) and Taylor (Rain Spencer) in ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ season 3. (Erika Doss/Prime Video) The summer I followed community guidelines. Prime Video has released a statement reminding fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty to not participate
‘Once Upon a Time in California,’ Belinda Carlisle fell in love with classic tunes she sings on new album
Cover of Belinda Carlisle’s ‘Once Upon A Time In California’/(Demon Music) Belinda Carlisle of the Go-Go‘s covers some of her favorite songs from her youth in her new album, Once Upon a Time in California, out Friday. The album features
Slash teams with Universal Studios Hollywood for ‘Hollywood Horror Nights’
Universal Studios Hollywood announced that legendary guitarist Slash will contribute to several experiences to this fall’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights‘ lineup. The haunted house Scarecrow: Music By Slash will return featuring a new original score. Slash will also
Trailer for ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Begins’ features Paul McCartney, Questlove and more
Bleecker Street released the trailer for Spinal Tap II: The End Begins, the long-awaited sequel film which features cameo appearances from Paul McCartney and Elton John. Spinal Tap II: The End Begins is a follow-up to the