Ringo Starr to release new country album in 2026
Ringo Starr on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’/(Disney/Randy Holmes) Ringo Starr is planning to release a new album this year. The Beatles drummer posted a January 2026 update video, recapping all the highlights of 2025, including the release of his
Omari Hardwick joins cast of action-thriller ‘Empire City’
Omari Hardwick attends the Los Angeles special screening of ‘Xeno’ at The Culver Theater on September 16, 2025, in Culver City, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images) You may know him as James “Ghost” St. Patrick
John Mellencamp jukebox musical to get world premiere in October
John Mellencamp performs in concert during the 40th Farm Aid at Huntington Bank Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images) A new jukebox musical featuring the music of John Mellencamp is
Man accused of fatally shooting neighbor through wall charged with manslaughter
In this booking photo released by the Danbury Police Department, David Grullon, Jr., is shown. (Danbury Police Department) (DANBURY, Conn.) — A man wanted for the fatal shooting of his neighbor, who was shot through a wall
Pentagon eyes surging carrier group to Middle East amid tensions with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump tours the Ford River Rouge Complex on January 13, 2026, in Dearborn, Michigan. Trump is visiting Michigan where he will participate in a tour of the Ford River Rouge complex and later give
James Taylor, Duran Duran to play 2026 Beachlife Festival
James Taylor at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony (Disney/Eric McCandless) James Taylor, Duran Duran and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are set to play the 2026 Beachlife Festival, happening May 1-3 in
Which states will host 1st Democratic primaries? DNC will decide amid momentum, diversity debates
Voters cast their ballots in the New Hampshire presidential primary election at The Barn at Bull Meadow, January 23, 2024, in Concord, New Hampshire. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Friday marks a key procedural deadline for how
Queen’s Brian May reveals his worries about the upcoming Beatles films
Guitarist Brian May of Queen attends the “We Will Rock You” musical premiere at Stage Palladium Theater on October 17, 2025 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Niedermueller/Getty Images) While many fans are excited about Sam Mendes’
Dylan Efron’s the man in Megan Moroney’s life, at least in her new video
Megan Moroney’s ‘Cloud 9’ (Sony) Megan Moroney‘s firing some warning shots in her new song, and anybody who’d like to date her should probably listen. “Consider this a warning/ You’ve got one shot to listen,” she sings
Girls just want to have fun — shopping Cyndi Lauper’s closet
Cyndi Lauper performs at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Los Angeles, Nov. 8, 2025 (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Cyndi Lauper‘s wardrobe is one of the most unique in pop music, and now a
Trump threatens tariffs for nations that don’t support his aim to acquire Greenland
Soldiers of the Bundeswehr, the German armed forces, arrive at Nuuk Airport, January 16, 2026 in Nuuk, Greenland. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Friday said he is considering imposing tariffs on countries that
Lee Ann Womack’s in the ‘Middle of a Storm’ thanks to ‘Landman’
Lee Ann Womack (Omar Vega/WireImage) The second volume of the Landman soundtrack has arrived, boasting 20 tracks from The Red Clay Strays, Gavin Adcock, Shaboozey featuring BigXthaPlug and many more. Perhaps most notably, it marks the return
Bryan Adams releases ‘Anything is Possible’ from new ‘Charlie the Wonderdog’ EP
Bryan Adams speaks at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, November, 2025 (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Bryan Adams is out with a new song. The rocker just released the new track “Anything is Possible,” one of
‘Yellowstone’ spinoff ‘The Madison’ gets premiere date, first-look photos
Michelle Pfeiffer as Stacy Clyburn in season 1, episode 4 of the Paramount+ series ‘The Madison.’ (Photo Cr: Emerson Miller/Paramount + © 2026 Viacom International Inc.) Get ready to meet the Clyburns. The new Yellowstone spinoff The
Lineup announced for Steven Tyler’s Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party
Steven Tyler performs during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for MTV) The lineup for Steven Tyler‘s seventh annual Jam for Janie
Uvalde gunman fired 117 shots in 2 minutes before officer Gonzales entered the school, official says
Brandon Bell/Getty Images (CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas) — The Uvalde, Texas, gunman fired 117 rounds in two Robb Elementary School classrooms during a two-minute period before school police officer Adrian Gonzales entered the building, a Texas Ranger told
Father charged with murder in apparent case of mistaken identity, police say
Harris County Jail (HOUSTON) — A man has been arrested and charged with murder in an apparent case of mistaken identity that turned deadly early Christmas Day, according to police. Jonathan Ross Mata, 39, was charged on
Blake Shelton’s putting Dry January in jeopardy with his Vegas residency
Blake Shelton (Disney/Connie Chornuk) Blake Shelton‘s Sin City takeover is officially underway, after he kicked off his Live in Las Vegas residency Thursday at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. “It may be Thursday night but every night is Saturday
Imports contaminated with radioactive isotope likely to continue for foreseeable future: US bulletin
STOCK IMAGE/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Commodities from Indonesia beyond shrimp will almost certainly test positive for a radioactive isotope in the coming weeks and months, according to a new intelligence bulletin that follows a recall last
John Fogerty headlines NPR ‘Tiny Desk’ concert series
ohn Fogerty performs onstage for the 24th Annual Americana Honors & Awards at Ryman Auditorium on September 10, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for Americana Music Association) John Fogerty is the latest artist
‘Two Broken Hearts’ Morgan Evans + Laci Kaye Booth step out with new duet
Morgan Evans + Laci Kaye Booth (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) If you’ve wondered what’s going on in Morgan Evans‘ love life since his split with Kelsea Ballerini, he seems to be giving you a glimpse with his new
‘Heated Rivalry’ star, author talk series impact as real-life hockey player comes out
(L-R) François Arnaud and Robbie G.K. in ‘Heated Rivalry.’ (Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max) Heated Rivalry has rapidly become a pop-culture phenomenon, taking over social media with fans buzzing about representation in the hit hockey romance series, including a real-life player
US voters widely opposed to taking Greenland by military force — even most Republicans
Protesters hold flags of Greenland during a protest titled Greenland Belongs to the Greenlanders on January 14, 2026 outside the United States embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A set of recent polls
Bad Bunny is ready to make the world dance in new Super Bowl trailer
Bad Bunny, courtesy of Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show Bad Bunny‘s halftime show will be a global dance party — and everyone’s invited. In a newly released trailer for the Apple Music Super Bowl LX halftime show, the
The Who to release ‘Quadrophenia’ on high-fidelity audio Blu-ray
The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’ (Geffen Records) The Who is set to reissue their 1973 rock opera, Quadrophenia, with high-fidelity audio. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will release the album on SDE Blu-Ray audio, which will contain 2025
Carly Pearce’s ‘Church Girl’ has the congregation talking
Carly Pearce’s “Church Girl” (Big Machine) The second taste of Carly Pearce‘s upcoming fifth album already has people talking — and it’s not even out yet. “So you like to get high when you talk to Jesus/ So
Mary Martin, 82
Mary Ellen Martin, age 82, of Croswell, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026.
John Gill, 61
John Gill, 61, of Kingston, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Fort Gratiot man sought on criminal sexual conduct warrant takes life before arrest
The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that a man took his own life, rather than be taken into custody on Thursday.
Major winter storm moving, bringing strong wind gusts, snow to Plains and Northeast
Storm Alerts – Friday Map. ABC News (NEW YORK) — Millions of people in the High Plains will experience widespread wind gusts between 60 and 80 mph, from Montana to Kansas. This wind, which will last all
DOJ say it’s making ‘substantial progress’ reviewing additional Epstein files for release
The Department of Justice (DOJ) seal on the J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) building in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Justice Department officials said
Richard Marx releases Rod Stewart duet, new album ‘After Hours’
Richard Marx (Brandon Marx) If you miss hearing Rod Stewart sing the Great American Songbook, Richard Marx has got you. Richard’s just released his new album, After Hours, which is half standards and half originals written by him
On This Day, Jan. 16, 2016: Bruce Springsteen celebrates ‘The River’ with new tour
On This Day, Jan. 16, 2016… Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band launched The River Tour in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The trek was in support of 2015’s The Ties That Bind: The River Collection box set, marking the 35th
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 TVHijack: Idris Elba stars in season 2 of the action series. Paramount+Star Trek:
Jamie-Lynn Sigler opens up about playing ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ character with MS
Jamie-Lynn Sigler appears on ‘Good Morning America’ on Jan. 16, 2026. (ABC News) Actress Jamie Lynn Sigler is opening up about taking on a meaningful new role, nearly 25 years after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
It’s 2026: Why is ‘Rumours’ still one of America’s bestselling albums?
Fleetwood Mac, ‘Rumours’ (Warner Records) Luminate, whose data powers the Billboard charts, has revealed 2025’s top-10 bestselling vinyl albums, with Fleetwood Mac‘s 1977 album Rumours landing at #6. The project also placed at #16 on the Billboard 200 for the week of Jan.
South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for former President Yoon on insurrection charge
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attends his criminal trial on insurrection charges at a courtroom of the Seoul Central District Court on April 21, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea. The second trial regarding former President
Democratic senator’s bill would prevent political appointees from serving as an IG
Sen. Tammy Duckworth speaks during a news conference following a weekly Democratic policy luncheon at the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2026. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Sen. Tammy Duckworth is introducing legislation Friday that would put restraints on
Scoreboard roundup — 1/15/26
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONGrizzlies 111, Magic 118Suns 105, Pistons 108Celtics 119, Heat 114Thunder 111, Rockets 91Bucks 101, Spurs 119Jazz 122, Mavericks 144Knicks 113, Warriors 126Hawks 101, Trail
In brief: ‘Amadeus’ coming to Starz, ‘The Dreadful’ trailer, and more
A new Amadeus limited series is coming to Starz. The five-part drama stars Will Sharpe as famous 18th century composer Wolfgang “Amadeus” Mozart and Paul Bettany as his rival Antonio Salieri. Gabrielle Creevy plays Mozart’s wife, Constanze Weber.
Young Hudson Westbrook lived the heartbreak of ‘House Again’
Hudson Westbrook & his mom, Heidi Brown Westbrook (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) For 21-year-old Hudson Westbrook, “House Again” is more than the hit that launched his country career: it’s an experience he went through early in life. “When
Bonko Cosmo Khoza talks about ‘story of redemption’ on upcoming series, ‘The Nowhere Man’
Bonko Cosmo Khoza as Lucas in ‘The Nowhere Man’ The new Starz series The Nowhere Man is on the way, starring South African actor Bonko Cosmo Khoza. He plays Lukas, a former mercenary and member of an elite
Iconic Van Morrison albums launch new Acoustic Sounds anniversary series
Covers of Van Morrison’s ‘Astral Weeks’ and ‘Moondance’ (Warner Music Group/Rhino) Two of Van Morrison’s iconic albums, 1968’s Astral Weeks and 1970’s Moondance, are the first releases of the new Acoustic Sounds 40th Anniversary Series, part of
Marilyn Manson to launch 2026 ‘One Assassination Under God’ tour
Marilyn Manson will embark on a new tour in support of his 2024 comeback LP, One Assassination Under God – Chapter One, the follow-up to 2020’s We Are Chaos. Manson will kick-off the trek on April 23 in
David Byrne performs on NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’ concert series
Talking Heads frontman David Byrne performed for an episode of NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert, where he was joined by 12 other musicians, all wearing matching blue uniforms during their 20-minute set. The band – led by Byrne