James Gunn’s ‘Peacemaker’ starring John Cena renewed for Season 2 on HBO Max

HBO Max has renewed James Gunn‘s DC series Peacemaker for a second season. Peacemaker is a spin-off from “Suicide Squad,” and stars John Cena in the role of government assassin Chris Smith/Peacemaker. The series first premiered on HBO Max in January.  Gunn, who wrote all eight episodes of Peacemaker‘s first season and helmed five, will …

Marvel reveals new poster, teaser trailer for ‘Moon Knight’ on Disney+

Marvel dropped a new teaser for its upcoming ‘Moon Knight‘ that will premiere on Disney+  March 30. The series follows Steven Grant (portrayed by Oscar Issac), a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, as he becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life. Steven discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc …

Virgina Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs bill ending mask mandates in schools throughout the state

On Wednesday, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a law ending mask mandates in schools throughout Virginia.  The law allows parents to opt-out their children from wearing masks, despite conflicting local mandates, without providing a reason or getting an exemption. It also bars online learning options, preventing schools from enacting hybrid systems, and requires schools be …

Pentagon says Russian jets intercepted U.S. Navy planes

The U.S. military announced Wednesday that Russian military jets intercepted three U.S. Navy aircrafts over the weekend in an “unprofessional” manner. U.S. Navy Capt. Mike Kafka, director of Defense Press Operations, said the intercepts happened while the U.S. aircraft were in international airspace over the Mediterranean Sea.  Captain Kafka said in a statement: “We can …

Minnesota Vikings officially announce Kevin O’Connell as new head coach

The Minnesota Vikings officially announced the hiring of Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell as the team’s 10th head coach in franchise history.  The move officially put to rest speculation that O’Connell might stay in Los Angeles. A first-time head coach, the 36-year-old O’Connell will replace Mike Zimmer, who was fired after eight seasons …

Reports say that All-Star outfielder Juan Soto rejected Nationals’ $350 million extension before MLB lockout

According to reports, the Washington Nationals offered All-Star right fielder Juan Soto a 13-year, $350 million contract extension before the MLB lockout began Dec. 2. ESPN’s Enrique Rojas said Wednesday that Soto told him: “Yes, they made me the offer a couple of months ago, before the lockout we have in baseball. But right now, me …

Netflix releases ‘Bridgerton’ Season 2 teaser trailer

Netflix released the teaser trailer for Season 2 of “Bridgerton.” Season two tells the story of Lord Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), the eldest Bridgerton sibling and viscount, as he sets out to find a suitable wife. Bridgerton Season 2 focuses on the new relationship, based on Julia Quinn’s novel ‘The Viscount Who Loved Me, ‘the …

Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers split, ending one year engagement

Actress Shailene Woodley and NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers have ended their one-year engagement, after months of rumors and speculation regarding their status. A source told People magazine that the breakup was “amicable” but the relationship “just wasn’t working” due to differing personalities and careers that culminated in “obstacles that they couldn’t surmount.”  Reps for Woodley …

Sandy Hook families and gunmaker Remington agree to historic settlement worth $73M

Gunmaker Remington has agreed to pay more than $70 million to settle a lawsuit with families of nine victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting that killed 20 young children and 6 adults almost a decade ago. Court documents filed on Tuesday show that the company agreed to pay $73 million to settle the case, …

Prince Andrew settles sexual assault lawsuit with his accuser Virginia Giuffre

According to documents filed Tuesday in New York, Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre have reached an out-of-court settlement in her sexual assault lawsuit against him.  The two parties will file a dismissal upon Giuffre’s receipt of the settlement, the amount of which is not being disclosed. Giuffre alleges she was trafficked by convicted sex offender …