R.E.M., Bonnie Raitt & more protest AI theft with Stealing Isn’t Innovation campaign

(L-R) Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe and Bill Berry, of R.E.M., attend the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 13, 2024 in New York City.
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar files paperwork to run for Minnesota governor, inching closer to announcement

Senator Amy Klobuchar attends a field hearing at the Minnesota Senate Building on Jan. 16, 2026, in St Paul, Minnesota. (Jim Vondruska/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Democratic Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar filed paperwork on Thursday to create a
Jared Kushner lays out Trump-backed ‘master plan’ for post-war Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner speaks after the President held a signing ceremony for the “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 22, 2026, in Davos, Switzerland. The US-backed “Board of
Joe Walsh’s annual VetsAid concert raised $600,000 for veterans organizations

Musician Joe Walsh of The Eagles celebrates Ringo Starr’s 77th birthday at the annual “Peace & Love” celebration at Capitol Records Tower on July 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/WireImage) Joe Walsh has
‘Meet Me in Montana’: Riley Green & Carrie Underwood play Wildlands

Carrie Underwood (Disney/Gizelle Hernandez) Riley Green and Carrie Underwood will be making music underneath the Big Sky this summer. They’re set to play Montana’s Wildlands festival July 31-Aug. 1 at Big Sky Events Arena. Riley will headline
Bret Michaels seemingly comments on report he derailed Poison’s 40th anniversary tour

Bret Michaels performs at the Bret Michaels Parti-Gras 2024 at PNC Bank Arts Center on August 30, 2024 in Holmdel, New Jersey. (Photo by Bobby Bank/Getty Images) Bret Michaels has made his first comments since his Poison
Jelly Roll’s coaching basketball after losing 300 pounds

Jelly Roll (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Netflix) Jelly Roll says his life has changed in “every way” after losing close to 300 pounds over the last three years. “Spiritually, I’ve gotten closer to God. I’ve gotten closer to
Trump sues Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase for alleged ‘political’ account closures

Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — President Donald Trump on Thursday
Fire and ice: ‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to be torchbearers for Winter Olympics

Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams attend the premiere of ‘Heated Rivalry’ at TIFF Lightbox on Nov. 24, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Harold Feng/Getty Images) Heated Rivalry is heading to the Olympics. Connor Storrie and Hudson
The Isley Brothers to be honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Ernest Isley and Ronald Isley of The Isley Brothers attend MusiCares Persons of the Year Honoring Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 03, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin
Jason Aldean’s already going Full Throttle in 2026

Jason Aldean (Disney/Connie Chornuk) While a considerable number of country stars have yet to announce their 2026 tour plans, Jason Aldean is already going Full Throttle. The “How Far Does a Goodbye Go” hitmaker kicked off his
‘Their Greatest Hits 1971-75′ becomes Eagles’ first album to receive quadruple Diamond certification

Cover of Eagles’ ‘Their Greatest Hits 1971-75’ (Elektra Records) The Eagles are celebrating a new musical milestone. The band revealed on Instagram that their compilation album Their Greatest Hits 1971-75 has just been awarded a quadruple Diamond certification
‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ gets teaser trailer, release date

Maul (Sam Witwer) in ‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord.’ (Disney+) Darth Maul takes center stage in the upcoming animated series Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. Disney has announced that the new show will premiere on
What’s Luke Bryan up to?

Luke Bryan (Disney/Connie Chornuk) It seems like Luke Bryan is probably up to something. “Word on the street is… an announcement is coming soon,” he wrote on his socials Thursday. “Sign up to find out first,” he added, along
On This Day, Jan. 22, 1977: Paul McCartney and Wings hit #1 with ‘Wings Over America’

On This Day, Jan. 22, 1977 … Paul McCartney and Wings hit #1 in the U.S. with the triple live album Wings Over America. The album was recorded during the U.S. leg of the Wings Over the
Def Leppard drops new single, ‘Rejoice’

Cover art for Def Leppard’s ‘Rejoice’ (Mercury Records) Def Leppard is back with new music. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band has just debuted the new single “Rejoice.” It’s their first new track since releasing the single
5-year-old asylum seeker detained as ICE expands enforcement in Minnesota

A woman confronts ICE agents casing a neighborhood on Sherburne Avenue in St. Paul, Minn., on Tuesday, Jan. 20. (Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images) (COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn.) — A 5-year-old boy was
Diane Warren earns ninth straight Oscar nomination, 17 overall

Diane Warren attends The BAFTA Tea presented by Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic & sponsored by Bentley Beverly Hills. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for BAFTA) Diane Warren is in the running for an Oscar yet
Teyana Taylor says Oscar nomination is ‘beyond anything I ever allowed myself to fully believe was possible’

Teyana Taylor at the Disney Advertising Upfront (Disney/Jose Alvarado) Golden Globe winner Teyana Taylor has another chance to win a major award for her role in One Battle After Another. She’s been nominated for an Oscar in
Nicholas Galitzine is He-Man in ‘Masters of the Universe’ teaser trailer

Roboto (Kristen Wiig), Man At Arms (Idris Elba), Adam (Nicholas Galitzine), Teela (Camila Mendes) and Cringer in ‘Masters of the Universe.’ (Amazon MGM Studios) The teaser trailer for Masters of the Universe has arrived. Amazon MGM Studios
Blake Shelton + Keith Urban to honor Ronnie Milsap at the Opry

Ronnie Milsap (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Trace Adkins, Mark Wills and more will play the Grand Ole Opry Feb. 24 to mark Ronnie Milsap‘s 50th anniversary as an Opry member. The piano-playing legend
Phil Collins opens up about health issues in new BBC interview

Zoe Ball with Phil Collins (Photo credit: Will Ireland, courtesy of Concord Music Group) Phil Collins has given fans an update about his health in a new interview for the BBC. Collins has been dealing with nerve
Martin Short became the talk of Selena Gomez’s wedding thanks to a cake incident

Steve Martin, Selena Gomez and Martin Short in ‘Only Murders in the Building.” (Disney/Patrick Harbron) Only Murders in the Building star Martin Short nearly ruined co-star Selena Gomez’s wedding with music producer Benny Blanco last September when
Oscar nominations 2026: Snubs and surprises

The Oscar for best picture is awarded to ‘Anora,’ and accepted by Alex Coco, Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn, Samantha Quan, Sean Baker and Yuriy Borisov during the 97th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on
US, Russia and Ukraine to hold trilateral talks in UAE, Zelenskyy says

(WASHINGTON) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States are expected to be held in the United Arab Emirates. “I think that it will be the first trilateral
Uvalde victim’s dad reacts to acquittal: ‘We had a little hope, but it wasn’t enough’

A memorial dedicated to the 19 children and two adults murdered on May 24,2022 during a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School is seen on January 05, 2026 in Uvalde, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (UVALDE,
Oscars 2026: The nominees

The 98th annual Academy Awards, airing March 15 on ABC. (The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences) Nomination day has arrived for the 2026 Oscars. The nominees in all categories for the 98th Academy Awards were revealed Thursday
In brief: ‘The Night Agent’ season 3 official trailer and more

The official trailer for season 3 of The Night Agent has arrived. Netflix has released the new trailer for the upcoming season of the show, which debuts to the streaming service on Feb. 19. Gabriel Basso once
European leaders to gather in Brussels to ‘coordinate’ plans on Trump, Greenland
Greenland residents and political leaders have publicly rejected suggestions by U.S. President Donald Trump that the Arctic island could become part of the United States. Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has emphasized that
Trump hosts signing ceremony for Board of Peace in Davos despite reservations from key allies
U.S. President Donald Trump holds up his signature on the founding charter during a signing ceremony for the “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 22, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Former special counsel Jack Smith to testify in front of House Judiciary Committee
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith (C) arrives to testify during a closed-door deposition before the House Judiciary Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on December 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
ICE memo allows agents to enter homes without judicial warrant: Whistleblower complaint
Federal law enforcement agents detain a demonstrator during a raid in south Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Minnesota officials are suing over the unprecedented surge of US immigration authorities in the state, taking the
Uvalde trial: Former school police officer Adrian Gonzales found not guilty on all counts
A memorial dedicated to the 19 children and two adults murdered on May 24,2022 during a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School is seen on January 05, 2026 in Uvalde, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (UVALDE, Texas) —
Scoreboard roundup — 1/21/26

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUERed Wings 2, Maple Leafs 1Ducks 2, Avalanche 1Flyers 4, Mammoth 5Penguins 4, Flames 1Islanders 1, Kraken 4Capitals 3, Canucks 4 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONCavaliers
Blake Shelton & HARDY say something new with ‘Let Him in Anyway’

Blake Shelton (Tyler Golden/NBC) Blake Shelton‘s follow-up to his 31st #1, “Stay Country or Die Tryin’,” is the For Recreational Use Only track “Let Him In Anyway.” It’s a song he holds in high regard, even in
Idris Elba talks portraying Sam Nelson in season 2 of ‘Hijack’

Idris Elba in ‘Hijack’ season 2 (Courtesy of Apple TV) More episodes of Hijack season 2 are now streaming on Apple TV, with Idris Elba returning as professional negotiator Sam Nelson. After surviving a plane hijacking in season 1, Sam
Judd Apatow, Michael Bonfiglio on their docuseries ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’

Mel Brooks in ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ (HBO) Learn about the life of a comedy legend with the new docuseries Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! The two-part documentary, which was directed by
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy add fall dates to tour celebrating R.E.M.’s ‘Lifes Rich Pageant’

cover of REM’s ‘Lifes Rich Pageant’/(Capitol Records) Actor Michael Shannon and his musical partner Jason Narducy have added some fall U.S. dates to their tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.’s fourth studio album, Lifes Rich Pageant.
Shinedown shares the video for ‘Searchlight’

Shinedown has released the video for their latest single “Searchlight,” which was first performed live during the band’s historic debut at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville last year. Frontman Brent Smith introduced the song at the
Evanescence to launch 2026 World Tour with Spiritbox and Poppy

Evanescence will launch their 2026 World Tour across North America, the UK and Europe for the first time in nearly four years. The North American outing kicks off June 11th in West Palm Beach, Florida, running through