Texas man found guilty of storming capitol in first trial regarding Jan. 6 attack

A Texas man was convicted on Tuesday on five counts for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.  The guilty verdict is a milestone victory for federal prosecutors in what was the first trial among hundreds of cases arising from last year’s riot. More than 775 people have been arrested in …

Take a look at Brad Pitt in the trailer for ‘Bullet Train’

Sony has released the trailer for the action-thrilled “Bullet Train” starring Brad Pitt.  The film, based upon Maria Beetle by Kotaro Isaka, comes from the director of Deadpool 2, David Leitch, with a screenplay by Zak Olkewicz.  Bullet Train is produced by Kelly McCormick, David Leitch and Antoine Fuqua. In addition to Pitt, Bullet Train …

Lady Gaga reveals Chromatica Ball Tour for Summer 2022

Lady Gaga has announced the rescheduled dates for her Chromatica Ball stadium tour, which was originally set to kick off March 2020, but was postponed due to the pandemic. The 14-city Chromatica Ball Tour begins in Europe in July with additional North American dates in August, and supports Gaga’s sixth album Chromatica. Chromatica debuted at No. 1 on …

Shooting outside Des Moine, Iowa high school leaves 1 dead, 2 critically injured

One teenager was killed and two others were in critical condition after a shooting on Monday afternoon outside a high school in Des Moine, Iowa.  A 15-year-old boy did not survive his injuries, said Des Moines Fire Department spokesperson Ahman Douglass. Two others, a 16-year-old girl and an 18-year-old girl, were hospitalized in critical condition. …

Ukraine cites modest progress on humanitarian corridors after third round of peace talks with Russia

Ukraine side cited progress in establishing humanitarian corridors, despite negotiators from Ukraine and Russia failing to reach a breakthrough during a third round of peace talks on Monday.  Safe corridors meant to allow Ukrainian civilians to flee the country, which were negotiated in the second round of talks, failed to materialize earlier in the day. …

Indianapolis Colts TE Jack Doyle retires from NFL after nine seasons

On Monday, Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle announced his retirement from the NFL after nine seasons.  Doyle signed a three-year, $21.3 million contract extension in 2019. He was set to receive a $4.7 million base salary in 2022. He wrote in a statement: “I have a deep respect for the dedication and commitment it …

NFL suspends Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley indefinitely for betting on games during 2021 season

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced Monday in a news release that Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the 2022 NFL season for betting on games.  The release stated that the 27-year-old Ridley bet on games during the 2021 season. Ridley can appeal the suspension within three days, and can petition for …

AMC announces ‘Walking Dead’ spinoff series ‘Isle of the Dead’ starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan

AMC has announced its new ‘Walking Dead’ spinoff, ‘Isle of the Dead,’ which will follow Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s characters, Maggie and Negan. The Walking Dead ends this year in its 11th season. The six-episode series will see Maggie and Negan’s uneasy partnership as they ‘travel into a post-apocalyptic Manhattan long ago cut …

Pamela Anderson to make Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in ‘Chicago’

Pamela Anderson is set to make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago, in an eight-week engagement running from April 12 through June 5 at the Ambassador Theatre in N.Y.C. The 54-year-old Anderson said in a press release:  “I have always been a huge fan of Bob Fosse’s & Gwen Verdon’s work. Ann Reinking, …

Evacuations remain in place in Florida Panhandle as wildfires burn nearly 10,000 acres

Florida state officials said Sunday that two wildfires in the Florida panhandle have burned nearly 10,000 acres collectively.  The Florida Forest Service said The Bertha Swamp Fire, which began in Gulf County, has spread to 8,000 acres and pushed into Bay and Calhoun counties, and was 10% contained as of Sunday morning, while the Adkins …