Final installment of Freddie Mercury’s ‘Mr Bad Guy’ YouTube series released

Cover of Freddie Mercury’s ‘Mr Bad Guy’/(Hollywood Records) The final installment of the three-part YouTube series looking back at Freddie Mercury’s debut solo album, Mr Bad Guy, has just been released, and it focuses on the songs
Democrats examining legal options after DOJ says full Epstein release not expected Friday

In this Nov. 18, 2025, file photo, Rep. Robert Garcia speaks during a news conference on the “Epstein Files” outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Heather Diehl/Getty Images, FILE (WASHINGTON) — Democratic lawmakers warned the Trump
Brown, MIT suspect had 200 rounds, laser sights as authorities feared hit list: US attorney

U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts Leah Foley speaks with ABC News, Dec. 19, 2025. ABC News (BOSTON, Mass.) — It was Thursday morning when investigators definitively determined the same individual opened fire on a study group at
Ella Langley & Miranda Lambert are making records — and setting them, too

Ella Langley (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) Miranda Lambert couldn’t be prouder of Ella Langley. “Y’all sure are ‘Choosin’ Texas,’” Miranda wrote on her socials on Friday. “Proud of this song @ellalangleymusic.” Miranda is personally involved with the tune, having
Bowen Yang departs ‘Saturday Night Live’: Report

Bowen Yang at the 2025 ‘Las Culturistas Culture Awards.’ (Emily Shur/Bravo) Bowen Yang is saying goodbye to Studio 8H. The comedian is leaving Saturday Night Live after starring as a cast member on the late-night sketch comedy
Styx announces lineup for 2026 Rockin’ in Paradise Florida festival

Terry Gowan, Will Evanovich, James “JY” Young, and Tommy Shaw of Styx perform during The Brotherhood Of Rock Tour at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre on July 06, 2025, in Alpharetta, Georgia. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images) Styx has
Lainey Wilson’s going to ‘Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party’ on Christmas Day

Lainey Wilson (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) Lainey Wilson will be part of Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party Christmas Day on Netflix. Of course, Snoop Dogg will headline the show, with EJAE, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna, the voices of HUNTR/X
Pink Floyd lands UK Christmas #1 album with ‘Wish You Were Here 50’

Cover of Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here 50’/ (Sony Music) Pink Floyd’s 50th anniversary Wish You Were Here reissue has nabbed the top spot on the U.K. Official Albums chart, making Wish You Were Here 50 this year’s
Sony acquires majority ownership of ‘Peanuts’ franchise

Lucy van Pelt and Snoopy in ‘It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown.’ (Apple TV) Sony has announced plans to acquire control of the Peanuts franchise. The franchise created by Charles M. Schulz that stars beloved characters like Snoopy, Charlie
The intriguing premise for a new Miranda Lambert TV show

Miranda Lambert (Disney/Frank Micelotta) A new Hulu series based on Miranda Lambert‘s music is in the works, according to Deadline. Described as “Big Little Lies gone honky-tonk,” the show focuses on a friend who helps another escape an
Joe Walsh auction brings in big bucks to benefit VetsAid

‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ auction artwork (Courtesy of Julien’s Auctions) Joe Walsh’s personal items, including his guitars, brought in big bucks at the Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh auction, put on by Julien’s Auctions. The auction
Timeline of the Brown University mass shooting and MIT professor slaying

Police officers remain on the scene of a shooting that killed two and wounded at least eight at Brown University on December 13, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. (Libby O’Neill/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Two elite Northeast
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: Prime VideoFallout: The second season of the series based on the popular video game
As polls show low approval for Trump on the economy, will taking his economic agenda to voters help?

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump is taking his message and vision on the economy directly to voters — but he faces an American public that, recent polling shows, feels largely negative toward how the
Holiday travel Friday: Storms, wind and fire danger slam US coast to coast

People walk bundled up in winter clothing in Manhattan on December 08, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Traveling for the holidays Friday may be turbulent, as gusts and widespread rain move
Brett Young covers Justin Bieber’s ‘Yukon’

Brett Young’s “Yukon” (Big Machine) Brett Young is bringing 2025 to a close with a cover of a Justin Bieber song. Brett offers a stripped-back country take on “Yukon,” from Bieber’s seventh studio album, Swag, which came
Search warrant locates home THC extraction lab in Sanilac County’s Sanilac Township

A search warrant executed earlier this week found a home lab for THC extraction at a Sanilac County residence, according to the Drug Task Force.
Bernard Holdwick, 89
Bernard Holdwick, age 89 of Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Watch Cher slap Ariana Grande in new ‘SNL’ promo

Musical guest Cher, host Ariana Grande and Bowen Yang during promos on Thursday, December 18, 2025 (Rosalind O’Connor/NBC) Ariana Grande gets her Moonstruck moment in a new set of promos for this weekend’s edition of Saturday Night
Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president in 2028

Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, and U.S. Vice President JD Vance embrace on stage during a Turning Point USA event at the Pavilion at Ole Miss at the University of Mississippi, on
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt welcome 1st child: ‘Overflowing with love’

Elsie Hewitt and Pete Davidson attend the World Premiere of ‘The Pickup’ on July 27, 2025 in Los Angeles. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Comedian, writer and actor Pete Davidson, and model and actress Elsie Hewitt are officially parents.
Milwaukee judge found guilty of felony obstruction in helping undocumented man evade arrest

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan leaves the Milwaukee Federal Courthouse on May 15, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Scott Olson/Getty Images (MILWAUKEE) — A Wisconsin judge accused of concealing an undocumented man to prevent his arrest by immigration authorities
On This Day, Dec. 19, 2012: Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason saved London music store

On This Day, Dec. 19, 2012 … Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason opened his wallet to save Foote’s, the London music store where he bought his first drum kit. Foote’s was about to go out of business, so Mason provided
What investigators know about Brown, MIT shooting suspect after dayslong manhunt

A memorial set up by Brown University outside of the Barus and Holley building on December 18, 2025. (Photo by David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — New details about how police caught
Paul Simon, Cher, Carlos Santana among the Recording Academy’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award honorees

Paul Simon performs live on the pyramid stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2011 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) The Recording Academy has announced the honorees for their
After years of speculation, DOJ to release ‘several hundred thousand’ Epstein files documents

he Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building on December 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Department of Justice is required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey
Jelly Roll receives pardon from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee

Shannon Finney/Getty Images Jelly Roll has been granted a pardon from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee for previous convictions for robbery and drug-related crimes that date back to 2003. The country singer, whose real name is Jason DeFord,
Brown University and MIT shooting suspect found dead; identified as former grad student

Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, 48, seen inside a car rental facility. (New Hampshire attorney general) (NEW YORK) — The suspect in last weekend’s mass shooting at Brown University that left two students dead and nine others wounded
In brief: ‘Young Sherlock’ teaser trailer and more

Harrison Ford is set to be honored with the life achievement award from SAG-AFTRA at The Actor Awards, which is the awards ceremony formerly known as the SAG Awards. The ceremony takes place on March 1, 2026,
Scoreboard roundup — 12/18/25

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUERams 37, Seahawks 38 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONHawks 126, Hornets 133Knicks 114, Pacers 113Heat 106, Nets 95Clippers 101, Thunder 122Wizards 94, Spurs 119Raptors 111, Bucks
Dylan Scott brings three generations together for ‘Two Christmas Trees’

Dylan Scott’s “Two Christmas Trees” (Curb) For the 2025 holiday, fans are sharing a special moment between Dylan Scott and his dad, Scotty Robinson. Dylan recorded “Two Christmas Trees,” an emotional song about a little boy navigating
Will Arnett, Laura Dern on bringing truth to comedy in ‘Is This Thing On?’

Will Arnett and Laura Dern star in Bradley Cooper’s film, ‘Is This Thing On?’ (Jason McDonald/Searchlight Pictures) Bradley Cooper directs Will Arnett in his third film, Is This Thing On? The new movie, which arrives in theaters
Paul McCartney commiserates after Höfner, maker of his bass, files for bankruptcy

Sir Paul McCartney performs at The O2 Arena during his ‘Got Back’ world tour on December 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images) Paul McCartney has reacted to the news that the German company
Jane’s Addiction confirm break up in statement, but say they’ve ‘made peace’

Jane’s Addiction has released a joint statement clarifying the circumstances that led to the abrupt cancellation of its 2024 reunion tour, confirming that the band has now formally gone its separate ways. The group addressed the incident
Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner to co-headline ‘Double Trouble Double Vision’ tour

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner have announced the co-headlining ‘Double Trouble Double Vision’ tour. The Double Trouble Double Vision Tour begins on July 23rd in Atlanta at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre with 19 dates planned before wrapping up