‘And Just Like That’ renewed for second season at HBO Max

HBO Max has picked up a second season of And Just Like That, the ‘Sex and the City’ sequel that wrapped its 10-episode first season in February.  Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis reprised their roles from the 1998-2006 HBO series. as well as serving as executive producers on the new series. Showrunner …

Beyoncé to perform ‘Be Alive” at 2022 Oscars ceremony

Beyoncé will appear on the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony this Sunday, March 27.   The superstar will perform a rendition of her song “Be Alive,” which is nominated for Best Original Song and included in the film ‘King Richard.’  As of press time, it was unclear whether Beyoncé would be performing the song live from Dolby …

‘Saturday Night Live’ to welcome hosts Lizzo, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jerrod Carmichael and musical guests Camila Cabello and Gunna this April

“Saturday Night Live” has announced its April lineup of hosts, including Jerrod Carmichael, Jake Gyllenhaal and Lizzo, who will be pulling double duty as her own musical guest. Gunna and Camila Cabello will perform as musical guests along with Gyllenhaal and Carmichael. Carmichael will make his “SNL” hosting debut April 2, joined by Gunna, who …

Ex-wife of Missouri GOP Senate candidate Eric Greitens accuses him of domestic violence

Eric Greitens, Missouri’s former governor and current Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, has been accused by his ex-wife Sheena Greitens of allegedly being physically abusive and “unstable,” according to court records filed on Monday. Sheena Greitens and Eric Greitens have been part of an ongoing child custody battle. Their divorce was finalized in May 2020 …

Day 1 of hearings begin for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

President Biden’s nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, addressed senators on the first day of confirmation hearings on Monday, telling the lawmakers she would “decide cases from a neutral posture” if they approve her nomination to the high court.  Jackson told members of the Senate Judiciary Committee: “Members of this committee: If …

The Colorado Rockies and third baseman Ryan McMahon agree on 6-year contract extension worth $70M

On Monday, the Colorado Rockies announced that they have agreed to a six-year contract extension worth $70M with third baseman Ryan McMahon. The deal will take McMahon four years into his scheduled free agency. The 27-year-old McMahon took over at third base for the Rockies after they traded Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals last season. …

Atlanta Falcons trade QB Matt Ryan to Indianapolis Colts

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to trade veteran quarterback Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts will send the Falcons a third-round draft pick in the swap, sources told ESPN, NFL Network and Fox Sports. The 36-year-old Ryan, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, is entering his 14th season.  He completed 67% of his throws …

Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Regina King and Lin-Manuel Miranda will co-host 2022 Met Gala

This year’s Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night, will be hosted by actors Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Oscar winner Regina King.  According to Vogue, the quartet will serve as the event’s official co-chairs, set to be held on May 2. Reynolds, Lively, Miranda and King will preside over the annual gathering on the …

Travis Barker, Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, Sheila E. and more announced as Oscars 2022 performers

The 94th Academy Awards announced an all-star lineup featuring the show’s music director Adam Blackstone, Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and singer Sheila E. as among those who will perform at the ceremony. Billie Eilish and her brother FINNEAS have also been confirmed to perform their Oscar-nominated song “No Time to Die,” from the James Bond film …

U.S. Supreme Court issues statement that Justice Clarence Thomas has been hospitalized with infection

The Supreme Court announced in a statement that Justice Clarence Thomas has been hospitalized with an infection.  Supreme Court spokesperson Patricia McCabe said that Thomas was admitted to Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., on Friday evening after experiencing flu-like symptoms. He was diagnosed with an infection after undergoing tests and is being treated with …