Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin criticized after failing to notify White House of hospitalization

The U.S. Defense Department has acknowledged that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Monday due to complications following a minor elective medical procedure. According to a statement from his press secretary, Austin had been admitted
Congress announces spending deal as shutdown looms

House and Senate leaders announced on Sunday a $1.59 trillion spending deal for government funding in 2024, tentatively averting a potential shutdown later this month. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer shared that the
Golden State Warriors’ Chris Paul expected to miss 4-6 weeks with hand fracture

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul is expected to miss four to six weeks after undergoing surgery on his left hand. Paul suffered a fractured hand on Friday during the Warriors’ 113-109
Buccaneers clinch third straight NFC South title with win vs. Panthers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured their third consecutive NFC South title after Sunday’s 9-0 win over the Carolina Panthers. Tampa Bay (9-8) entered Sunday’s game in a do-or-die situation, with the win clinching a playoff spot, and
John Michael Montgomery launching 2024 ‘Farewell Tour’

John Michael Montgomery will launch his farewell tour in 2024, after more than three decades in country music. Montgomery posted a statement on his Facebook page, revealed in his announcement that 2024 will mark the start of
2024 Golden Globes: See the full list of winners

The 2024 Golden Globes ceremony was held Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif, with Oppenheimer, Barbie, Succession, Beef and The Bear coming away as the big winners of the evening. Christopher Nolan picked
‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’ was highest rated country music program in 2023

CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash was named the No. 1 country program of 2023. Nashville’s Big Bash averaged 8.31 million viewers between 7:30-10 pm on 12/31/23 (more than doubling its primetime audience from 2022),
Corey Taylor cancels solo North American tour due to health issues

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has canceled his upcoming North American solo tour, issuing a statement that he needs to prioritize his physical and mental health. Taylor wrote on his social media pages: “It is with a heavy
Green Day releases new video ahead of upcoming album

Green Day is back with new music, sharing the animated video for the single “One Eyed Bastard.” “One Eyed Bastard” is the fourth single released from Green Day’s forthcoming album, Saviors, set to drop on Jan. 19.
Snoop Dogg joining NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024

NBC Sports announced that Snoop Dogg is joining NBCUniversal’s coverage of the 2024 Summer Games, taking place in Paris, France. Snoop will provide regular reports for the Olympics primetime show beginning July 26 for NBC and Peacock.