Elton John celebrates platinum success of ‘Step Into Christmas’
Artwork for Elton John’s ‘Step Into Christmas’ (Mercury Records) Elton John is feeling grateful at the continued success of his holiday track “Step Into Christmas.” It was recently announced that the song, originally released way back in 1973,
Delaware state trooper killed during shooting at DMV, suspect also dead: Authorities
Authorities respond to a shooting at a DMV in New Castle, Delaware, Dec. 23, 2025. WPVI (DELAWARE) — A state trooper was killed during a shooting at a DMV location in Delaware on Tuesday, authorities said. The
Massive fire erupts after apparent explosion at nursing home in Pennsylvania
Firefighters respond to a fire at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol, Pa., Dec. 23, 2025. WPVI (BUCKS COUNTY, Pa.) — A massive fire has erupted at a nursing home in eastern Pennsylvania following a possible
Trump, ramping up pressure on Maduro, says it would be ‘smart’ for Venezuelan leader to step down
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the creation of the “Trump-class” battleship during a statement to the media at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate on December 22, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump announced the new class of ship will
Paul McCartney tops ‘Billboard’ Boxscore, plus The Beatles drop new holiday yule log
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 landed on top the Billboard Boxscore for November
Fine Young Cannibals’ Roland Gift reveals what drives him crazy — in a good way
Fine Young Cannibals (L-R): David Steele, Roland Gift, and Andy Cox circa 1989 (LGI Stock/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images) Fine Young Cannibals recently released FYC40, a “definitive anthology” of the British group who topped the charts in the
Chris Young sings on ‘Live with Kelly & Mark,’ says first holiday tour was ‘magical’
Chris Young (Courtesy Black River Entertainment) Chris Young just wrapped up his first ever holiday tour, so on Tuesday, he switched to non-Christmas mode for a performance on Live with Kelly & Mark. Chris sang the title
Ashlee Buzzard in custody in connection with missing daughter Melodee: Sources
The FBI and Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office are looking for missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard. FBI (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — Ashlee Buzzard, the mom of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, has been taken into custody in connection with the
Chris Evans returns as Steve Rogers in first ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ teaser trailer
The poster for ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’ (Marvel) Somehow, Steve Rogers returned. Marvel has publicly released the first teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, and it stars Chris Evans back in his role of the former Captain America, Steve Rogers.
Bob Dylan has a lot to say about Willie Nelson
Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson during Willie Nelson and Friends: “Outlaws & Angels” – Show and Backstage at Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by M. Caulfield/WireImage for NBC Universal Photo Department) Legendary musician Willie
State Housing Development Authority awards almost $445,000 for Imlay City apartment rehabilitation efforts
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has allocated more than $16.3 million in federal 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to support the creation and preservation of over 700 housing units spanning across 14 projects in
Woman stabbed to death at Barnes & Noble store in Florida: Police
The booking photo for Antonio Moore. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.) — A 65-year-old woman was fatally stabbed at a Barnes & Noble store in Florida, authorities said. A suspect is in custody, according to
Driver charged with injuring two motorcyclists during June crash is extradited back to Huron County
A driver involved in a June 2025 crash that seriously injured two people has been extradited back to Michigan, according to the Huron County Prosecutor’s Office.
Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty sues to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center
A new sign reads “The Donald Trump And The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts” at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) —
Jeff Willson, 56
Jeffrey Willson, 56, of Clifford passed away on December 19, 2025.
Former Sen. Ben Sasse says he has been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer
Former Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) speaks during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law hearing April 27, 2021 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Al Drago-Pool/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse
Wayne Milburn, 87
Wayne Millburn, age 87 of Applegate, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
James Ransone’s wife remembers actor following his death: ‘We are forever’
James Ransone attends the world premiere of ‘It: Chapter Two’ at Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles on Aug. 26, 2019. (Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images) The wife of The Wire actor James Ransone is remembering her late husband
Sean Ono Lennon clarifies comments about younger generations forgetting The Beatles
Sean Ono Lennon accepts the Best Rock Performance award on behalf of The Beatles for “Now and Then” onstage during the 67th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony at Peacock Theater on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Bill Clinton’s spokesperson calls for release of all Epstein files related to former president
Former President Bill Clinton speaks onstage during The New York Times Dealbook Summit 2024 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 04, 2024 in New York City. Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for The New York Times (WASHINGTON) —
On This Day, Dec. 23, 1989: Phil Collins hits #1 with ‘Another Day in Paradise’
On This Day, Dec. 23, 1989 … Phil Collins landed at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Another Day in Paradise,” from his #1 album …But Seriously. The song, which spent four weeks on top of the chart, highlighted the
US economy grew more than expected in 3rd quarter
Person shopping (Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The U.S. economy expanded more than economists expected over a recent three-month period, recording robust growth despite concerns about sluggish hiring and cash-strappped shoppers, federal government data on Tuesday
In brief: ‘Industry’ season 4 final trailer and more
The final trailer for season 4 of Industry has arrived. The upcoming, eight-episode fourth season of the drama series premieres on Jan. 11. It will debut new episodes weekly on HBO and HBO Max. Myha’la stars alongside
Brown University police chief put on leave, Dept. of Education launches review of safety
A memorial for shooting victims MukhammadAziz Umurzokov and Ella Cook at the Van Wickle Gates on the campus of Brown University on December 16, 2025. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Brown University
Scoreboard roundup — 12/22/25
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE49ers 48, Colts 27 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONHornets 132, Cavaliers 139Pacers 95, Celtics 103Mavericks 113, Pelicans 119Jazz 112, Nuggets 135Grizzlies 103, Thunder 119Magic 97, Warriors
‘Massive’ Russian strikes prompt power cuts across Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
A screen grab from a video shows Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber carries out a strike in settlement of Vilcha in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine on December 23, 2025. (The Russian Ministry of Defense/Anadolu via Getty Images) (LONDON) —
Justice Department releases additional documents from Epstein files
Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, December 19, 2025 (U.S. Justice Department) (NEW YORK) — The Justice Department on Monday released additional documents from its files on the
The Year in Music 2025: Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs & Carrie Underwood make history
Who’s the bestselling country artist of all time? It’s an answer that evolved over the last few months of 2025, as The Recording Industry Association of America tallied the latest numbers. In early October, the RIAA declared
For 2025, George Birge says enough with the ‘Home Alone’ Christmases
George & Kara Birge (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) For George Birge and his wife Kara Birge, Dec. 25 typically starts with a visit from Santa in Music City, followed by packing up the kids and hopping on a
‘Pluribus’ star promises surprising, shocking finale
Rhea Seehorn and Karolina Wydra in ‘Pluribus.’ (Apple TV) The finale of Apple TV’s Pluribus, about an alien virus that connects almost everyone in the world to an exceedingly cheerful hive mind, airs Wednesday. Karolina Wydra, who plays
The Year in Music 2025: The Beatles update ‘Anthology’, plus the cast of Sam Mendes’ biopics revealed
The Beatles may have broken up in 1970, but the band continues to live on and 2025 was no exception. -Fans of the band got a new look at their 1990s Anthology project with reissues of the documentary series,
Brandy & Monica, Florence + The Machine, Brandi Carlile to appear on CNN’s ‘New Year’s Eve Live’ special
Brandy and Monica will take the stage together on New Year’s Eve, extending the momentum of their recently completed ‘The Boy Is Mine Tour’ with a nationally televised performance on CNN’s annual NYE celebration. The R&B stars
Tesla sets new dates for January 2026 tour
Tesla have announced a new leg of tour dates for January 2026 for their ongoing Keepin’ It Real Tour — now titled the Still Keepin’ It Real Tour. Tesla also just wrapped a run of dates at