Debbie Harry pays tribute to early Blondie bassist Fred Smith

Fred Smith of Television performs at Georgia Theatre on September 10, 2016 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Chris McKay/Getty Images) Debbie Harry has paid tribute to late Television bassist Fred Smith, who played in an early incarnation
Ryan Gosling set to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ in March

Ryan Gosling speaks on stage during CinemaCon 2025 on April 2, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Jerod Harris/Getty Images for CinemaCon) Ryan Gosling is set to host Saturday Night Live for the fourth time. NBC has announced
Nashville notes: Ray Steven’s ‘Savannah’ + Craig Campbell’s ‘Drink for That’

Craig Campbell’s new track, “Drink for That,” is set to arrive Feb. 20 as the first in a series of new songs. Clint Black, Wynonna Judd, Joe Nichols, The Bellamy Brothers and Neal McCoy will headline the
‘Baby Reindeer’ star Jessica Gunning to play Mama Cass Elliot in upcoming biopic

Jessica Gunning at 2025 BAFTA Television Awards Hall on May 11, 2025, in London, England. (Lia Toby/Getty Images)| Photo of Mama Cass. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Emmy Award-winning Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning has been cast to
‘Baby Reindeer’ star Jessica Gunning to play Mama Cass Elliot in upcoming biopic

Jessica Gunning at 2025 BAFTA Television Awards Hall on May 11, 2025, in London, England. (Lia Toby/Getty Images)| Photo of Mama Cass. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Emmy Award-winning Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning has been cast to
‘From LBT With Love’ comes a new EP & the promise of something more

Little Big Town’s ‘From LBT With Love’ (MCA) Little Big Town’s sending fans a valentine and promising there’s more on the way in the days to come. “We wanted to celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early,” they
Gene Simmons defends use of word ‘ghetto’ while arguing hip-hop shouldn’t be in Rock Hall

Gene Simmons on ‘Dancing with the Stars’/(Disney/Eric McCandless) Gene Simmons recently made headlines for sharing his opinion about hip-hop artists being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and caught some flack over using the
Mamdani top of mind as New York governor’s race ramps up

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is joined by New York Governor Kathy Hochul at an event in Brooklyn to support more housing construction in New York City on February 10, 2026 in New York City. (Spencer
‘Trust has been lost:’ ICE, CBP officials questioned on enforcement tactics during Senate oversight hearing

Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Joseph Edlow, US Customs and Border Protection, Commissioner Rodney Scott, and Acting Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons testify before a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
For Jason Aldean, ‘Songs About Us’ started with ‘Goodbye’

Jason Aldean’s ‘Songs About Us’ (BBR/BMG) When Jason Aldean heard “How Far Does a Goodbye Go,” he knew it was the beginning of his 12th studio album. “I knew this was the first one we had to
Gun-parts maker to pay $1.75 million settlement in lawsuit over 2022 Buffalo mass shooting

Community members pay respects at a “Memorial Garden” filled with flowers, photos and mementos outside the Tops Friendly Market on Jefferson Avenue on July 14, 2022 in Buffalo, New York. (John Normile/Getty Images) (BUFFALO, N.Y.) — Nearly
Viola Davis to receive Chairman’s Award at the 57th NAACP Image Awards

Viola Davis attends the Academy Museum 5th annual gala in Partnership with Rolex at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Oct. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Emma McIntyre/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures)
New York to co-name street after Jimi Hendrix

American Rock Singer and Guitarist Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970). (Photo by Avalon/Getty Images) New York City is set to honor the legacy of rocker Jimi Hendrix. It was just announced that the city plans to co-name West 8th
Sen. Schiff leads probe into Freedom250, the America birthday group offering access to Trump for donations

U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff questions U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi as she testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on October 7, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Win Mcnamee/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Sen. Adam Schiff of California and a
Judge blocks Pentagon from penalizing Sen. Mark Kelly over video on refusing illegal orders

(WASHINGTON) — A federal judge has blocked the Department of Defense from attempting to demote and reduce retirement benefits for Sen. Mark Kelly. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Copyright © 2026, ABC
Nicolas Cage series ‘Spider-Noir’ gets release date, two teaser trailers

Nicolas Cage as The Spider in a scene from ‘Spider-Noir’ season 1. (Prime Video) Nicolas Cage returns to the Spider-Verse in the official teaser trailers for Spider-Noir. Prime Video released two versions of the new trailer for
Chris Janson & ERNEST say ‘cheers’ to a ‘memory’ of Merle Haggard

Chris Janson (Catherine Powell/Getty Images for ABA) Chris Janson and ERNEST stopped to pay tribute to Merle Haggard after getting together to do some writing. “Post write Hag jam session with @ernest615,” Chris posted, along with a
Cast additions announced for Sam Mendes’ ‘The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event’

Harris Dickinson is John Lennon in Columbia Pictures ‘The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event.’ (Chiabella James/Sony Pictures) The cast for Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles films just got bigger. Sony has announced the latest additions to The Beatles —
Cast additions announced for Sam Mendes’ ‘The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event’

Harris Dickinson is John Lennon in Columbia Pictures ‘The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event.’ (Chiabella James/Sony Pictures) The cast for Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles films just got bigger. Sony has announced the latest additions to The Beatles —
New York leaders, advocates vow to re-raise Stonewall pride flag after Trump admin removal

Pride flags are seen outside Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center during the 2024 NYC Pride March on June 30, 2024 in New York City. (Noam Galai/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A group of New York politicians, city
EPA to rescind landmark 2009 ‘endangerment finding’ on greenhouse gases’ harmful effect on climate

Signage at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Environmental Protection Agency is walking back a landmark environmental decision to regulate
Reba McEntire marks 35 years of a ‘Fancy’ phenomenon

Reba McEntire (Francis Specker/CBS) Reba McEntire’s celebrating more than three decades of what is arguably her signature song. “Here’s your one chance, Fancy!!” she posted on Wednesday. “Can’t believe it’s been 35 years since we released this
James Van Der Beek remembered by ‘Dawson’s Creek’ costars and more celebrities

James Van Der Beek arrives at the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 22, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. (Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images) Stars of Dawson’s Creek are paying tribute to James Van Der Beek following
Bee Gees announce new limited-edition box set

Cover of Bee Gees’ ‘You Should Be Dancing’ collection (UMe) The music of the Bee Gees will be celebrated in a new limited-edition box set. You Should Be Dancing, a four-disc set limited to just 1,000 copies,
Judge orders Trump administration to facilitate return of Venezuelans deported to El Salvador

In an aerial view Salvadorian armed forces stand guard outside CECOT (Counter Terrorism Confinement Center) where thousands of accused gang members are imprisoned on December 15, 2025 in Tecoluca, El Salvador. John Moore/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — U.S.
Connie Lynn Butler, 70
Connie Lynn Butler, age 70 of Sandusky, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Wednesday investigation finds no danger after Bad Axe High School substitute teacher brings in bladed artifacts

A short investigation determined that staff and students faced no danger after a Bad Axe High School substitute teacher brought in two bladed artifacts on Wednesday.
Luke Combs enlists Cody Johnson & Alison Krauss for ‘The Way I Am’

Luke Combs’ ‘The Way I Am’ (Sony) Luke Combs’ upcoming sixth studio album clocks in at more than twice the length of a traditional record, and includes superstar contributions from Cody Johnson and Alison Krauss. “Super pumped
Battle over US attorneys continues as DOJ fires new prosecutor in Northern New York

U.S. President Donald Trump gaggles with reporters while aboard Air Force One on February 6, 2026 en route to Palm Beach, Florida. Samuel Corum/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The fight over the Trump administration’s appointment of U.S. attorneys has
On This Day, Feb. 12, 2007: The Police announce reunion tour during Los Angeles press conference

On This Day, Feb. 12, 2007 … One day after reuniting for a performance at the 49th annual Grammy Awards, The Police held a press conference at the Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, where they
2 US Navy ships collide in Caribbean, minor injuries reported

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun departs Naval Station Norfolk, Feb. 3, 2026. (Petty Officer 2nd Class Derek Co/US Navy) (NEW YORK) — A rare collision at sea between two U.S. Navy ships occurred in
Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal accuses DOJ of ‘spying’ on her search history from unredacted Epstein files review
U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) questions U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi before the House Judiciary Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on February 11, 2026 in Washington, DC. Bondi is expected to face questions on her
In brief: ‘Scarpetta’ official trailer and more

Nicole Kidman’s latest show has debuted its official trailer. Prime Video has released the new trailer for its crime thriller series Scarpetta. Kidman stars alongside an ensemble that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker and Ariana
Star Ukrainian athlete disqualified from Winter Olympics for refusing to remove war tribute helmet
Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych, with his helmet, which features pictures of people killed in the war with Russia. Heraskevych was ruled out of the Men’s Skeleton event by the International Olympic Committee just over an hour before competition
Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly drone attacks, Zelenskyy calls for energy truce
A view of the destruction in the area following Russia’s drone attack in the city of Odessa, Ukraine on February 12, 2026. (Artur Shvits/Anadolu via Getty Images) (LONDON) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that
Video suggests DHS exaggerated claims about the shooting of Marimar Martinez: Visual analysis
Marimar Martinez, a Chicago teacher’s assistant who survived being shot five times by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in October 2025, attends a press conference with her lawyers at the law offices of Cheronis & Parente LLC
Bondi says Ghislaine Maxwell ‘will hopefully die in prison’
Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before the House Committee on the Judiciary during an oversight hearing, at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC on February 11, 2026. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Attorney
Scoreboard roundup — 2/11/26

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONHawks 107, Hornets 110Wizards 113, Cavaliers 138Bucks 116, Magic 108Bulls 105, Celtics 124Pacers 115, Nets 110Knicks 138, 76ers 89Pistons 113, Raptors 95Clippers 105, Rockets
Why Tim McGraw gives Faith Hill vases instead of flowers on Valentine’s Day

Tim McGraw & Faith Hill (Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM) If you have a crush on Tim McGraw, it’s probably about to get a little worse. Even after three decades with Faith Hill, he still works to
‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ stars on telling the true story of the tragic romance

Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and Paul Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. in ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.’ (FX) The celebrity romance that took the country by storm in the ’90s
Foreigner co-founder Al Greenwood hopes band ‘goes on forever’ despite lack of original members

Inductee, Al Greenwood of Foreigner speaks onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony streaming on Disney+ at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Aaron Lewis sets 2026 ‘American Tour’ dates

Staind frontman-turned-country-singer Aaron Lewis has just launched the first leg of his 2026 American Tour, once again featuring his backing band, The Stateliners. The 2026 American Tour will feature fan favorites, alongside new music planned for release
Five Finger Death Punch to launch 20th anniversary tour ft. Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire

Five Finger Death Punch will embark on their “20th Anniversary World Tour” this summer. The 48-date tour kicks off on Monday, July 20th at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ, with stops in Salt Lake City, Las