Kanye West is suing several record labels and music publishers, one of which is headed by Jay-Z. The Hollywood Reporter claims they obtained a heavily redacted pair of lawsuits Thursday filed against Universal Music Group, Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella, Def Jam and EMI Music Publishing. The suits allegedly involve West’s pursuit of monetary damages and a “transfer […]
Fliers at LaGuardia Airport saw very few delays Saturday, now that the partial government shutdown is over. TSA and Traffic Controller staffing issues on Friday resulted in massive delays at all of New York’s big three area airports. A slight increase in sick leave from air traffic controllers had a ripple effect across the country. […]
There’s a new musical about the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, heading to Broadway. Jackson’s estate announced a new musical, titled “Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough”, that will be inspired by his life. It will debut on Broadway sometime next year. Wednesday was the 35th anniversary of the release of Jackson’s smash hit […]
A Cook County judge is limiting the use of R. Kelly’s recording studio on Chicago’s Near West Side. The judge ruled that the warehouse can only be used during normal business hours and for recording studio purposes. The order comes after city inspectors unveiled a list of building code violations at the space, including fire […]
A bipartisan group of Senators is pushing a measure that would end the government shutdown. Democrat Chris Van Hollen of Maryland explains their plan would fund the government for three weeks. He notes that it would put federal workers back to work and make sure those who have been working without pay, get paid. Van […]
The son of late Emmy-winning actor James Gandolfini will play a younger version of Tony in The Sopranos’ film prequel. Filmmakers said they auditioned numerous actors, but 19-year-old Michael Gandolfini perfectly captured the look and mannerisms of the character originated by his father during the television show’s original run from 1999 to 2007. The upcoming film, featuring the young […]
Valentine’s Day will be missing a traditional sweet treat this year. The candy company that has minted Sweethearts for decades went bankrupt and closed last July, putting a temporary end to an era. The New England Confection Company better known as NECCO was bought out by Spangler Candy Company, who intend to bring back the […]
Out-of-work federal workers and there supporters are taking their frustrations directly to the Senate. Twelve people were arrested yesterday protesting the partial government shutdown. They stood in silence for 33 minutes, one minute for each day of the shutdown. Then they started searching for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who they said has been missing for each day […]
Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt is calling his sports life over. The sprinter said he is ending his bid to make the transition to soccer. The 32-year-old Bolt had spent the past two months training with the Central Coast Mariners in Australia. However, that club was not able to secure the funding it needed. Bolt […]
New York Yankees reliever Mariano Rivera is the first unanimous selection for Baseball’s Hall of Fame. There was no suspense over Rivera’s induction, but baseball’s voters are known to make statements by leaving worthy players off their lists. Not so with the all-time leader in saves. Rivera spent his entire 19-year career with the Yankees […]
New Orleans Saints fans want a rematch with the Los Angeles Rams. Nearly 500-thousand people have signed an online petition with the idea of pushing NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to make the two teams go head to head again before the Super Bowl. The petition is in response to the Rams getting away with a […]
Microsoft is pushing the few users left who still have a Windows 10 Mobile phone to switch to Apple or Samsung. The company announced this is the final year Microsoft will provide support for Windows 10 Mobile. December 10th, 2019 will be the last day for product and security updates. Although experts say your mobile […]