Senator Chris Murphy accused the Supreme Court of being “brazenly corrupt and brazenly political” after reporting revealed Justice Clarence Thomas‘ undisclosed lavish gifts and trips from conservative benefactors, as well as Justice Samuel Alito‘s “displaying affiliation with political causes in public.” “I think there’s a crisis on the court, in …
Read More »Rep. Byron Donalds Wants Supreme Court to 'Step in' and Overturn Trump Conviction
Rep. Byron Donalds called for the Supreme Court to intervene and overturn Donald Trump‘s conviction for falsifying business records related to his hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Daniels’ comments echo those made by House Speaker Mike Johnson, who told Fox News the day after Trump’s conviction, …
Read More »Sean Combs Returns 'Key to the City of New York' After Mayor Rescinds Honor
Sean “Diddy” Combs has returned the ceremonial “Key to the City of New York” following a request by Mayor Eric Adams amid allegations of sexual assault against Combs as well as the leaked surveillance video of him assaulting Cassie. Combs was given the key in September 2023 at a Times …
Read More »Trump Challenges Biden to Cognitive Test, Forgets Name of His White House Doctor
Donald Trump once again bragged that he allegedly “aced” a cognitive test administered while he was president, challenged President Joe Biden to take that same test, and then promptly forgot the name of the White House physician who tested him. The former president has often boasted about his cognitive abilities …
Read More »Country Festival Fatigue? Promoters and Bands Take Stock After Some Fests Go Belly Up
A Hanson-branded beer. A barbecue-and-country combination in the heart of food-crazed Chicago. Wade Bowen and Micky and the Motorcars in headlining spots. These are three selling points some organizers of country and roots-music festivals are pointing to this summer to showcase their events as the market flirts with saturation across …
Read More »Nick Jonas Returning to Broadway to Star in 'The Last Five Years' Revival
Nick Jonas will return to Broadway next year when the actor/singer stars in the latest revival of The Last Five Years. The announcement of the revival — which marks the first time the 2001 show, which premiered in Chicago and staged in New York City, has been on Broadway — …
Read More »Trump Is Mad GOP Lawmakers Aren't Taking More 'Action' Post-Conviction
In the time since his historic criminal conviction in his New York hush-money trial, Donald Trump has been growing increasingly frustrated with Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill, venting in conversations and phone calls with prominent allies — including some members of Congress — that they are not moving swiftly enough …
Read More »See Snoop Dogg Throw First Pitch, Give Play-by-Play at Brewers Game
Snoop Dogg calls it like he’s sees it. On Saturday, his candor provided extra entertainment during his surprise appearance at American Family Field during the Milwaukee Brewers’ game against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, which the Brewers won, 3-1. The rapper treated fans to the first pitch of the game. …
Read More »Taylor Swift Debuts 'Carolina,' 'The Manuscript' Live at Liverpool Show
Taylor Swift’s performance on Saturday marked her third and final Eras Tour show at Liverpool, England’s Anfield stadium, and she treated the audience to a double live debut of songs to mark the occasion. As fan footage showcases, she first premiered “Carolina” live during the surprise section of her set. …
Read More »Jeremy Tepper, Impresario of Outlaw Country Music, Dead at 60
Jeremy Tepper, who relentlessly championed the outlaw country genre by highlighting both its revered icons and rebellious upstarts in his role as program director for SiriusXM’s “Outlaw Country” channel, died Friday. Tepper’s wife, the singer-songwriter Laura Cantrell, announced his death of a heart attack in New York City. He was …
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