Pfizer begins testing an omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech announced on Tuesday that they have begun a clinical trial to evaluate a new, omicron-specific vaccine for COVID-19. People who are vaccinated and boosted appear to be better protected against severe disease and hospitalization
2nd NYPD officer, Wilbert Mora, dies from injuries in Harlem shooting
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell announced Tuesday that NYPD officer Wilbert Mora, who was shot while responding to a domestic call in Harlem last Friday, has died from his injuries. Mora was 27 years old. Commissioner Sewell said:
Baseball Hall Of Fame announces former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz as its only inductee for the Class of 2022
The Baseball Writers’ Association of America announced the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022 on Tuesday, with former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz becoming the only player eligible to gain induction into the HOF this
New Orleans Saints’ Sean Payton announces retirement after 15 seasons as head coach
New Orleans Saints’ head coach Sean Payton is retiring after 15 years with the organization. Payton informed New Orleans of his decision Tuesday. Payton has three years remaining on his deal with the Saints after signing his
Thomas Rhett set to embark on ‘Bring The Bar To You’ tour
Thomas Rhett will be back on the road with his headlining Bring The Bar To You Tour, taking its name from a song off Rhett’s upcoming sixth studio album Where We Started. The tour kicks off June
Sam Hunt ready to hit the road in 2022
Sam Hunt is gearing up to hit the road again, announcing 15 shows kicking off on Feb. 10th. Hunt is expected to tour across Arizona, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and other stops, noting that more tour
Broadway actor James Snyder fired from ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ over misconduct complaint
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ star James Snyder, who held the title role in the show, was fired from the Broadway production following a complaint about his conduct. Snyder’s co-star Diane Davis filed the complaint about
Michael Madsen’s son Hudson dies by suicide at age 26
Hudson Madsen, the 26-year-old son of actor Michael Madsen, has died by suicide.The family confirmed Hudson’s death in a statement reading: “We are heartbroken and overwhelmed with grief and pain at the loss of Hudson. His memory
Kid Rock to launch North American tour with support from Foreigner, Grand Funk Railroad and more
Kid Rock will hit the road in North America this April on “The Bad Reputation Tour”, with support from Foreigner, Grand Funk Railroad and, on select dates, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening. All shows will also feature
Elton John postpones concert dates after testing positive for COVID-19
Elton John’s two shows at the American Airlines Center in Dallas are being postponed after John announced he has tested positive for COVID-19. The singer is fully vaccinated and boosted and is experiencing only mild symptoms at