Microsoft laying off 1,900 gaming workers after acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Microsoft is laying off 1,900 workers, making up almost 9% of the company’s gaming division. According to an internal memo from Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer shared via CNBC, the layoffs were part of a plan to
Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro sentenced to 4 months in jail

On Thursday, former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro was sentenced to four months in jail and ordered to pay a $9,500 fine on two charges of contempt of Congress, after his refusal to comply with a
Carolina Panthers plan to hire Buccaneers OC Dave Canales as their new head coach

According to multiple league sources, the Carolina Panthers plan to hire Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales as their new head coach. The Panthers fired former coach Frank Reich in November after starting the season 1-10;
Golfer Nick Dunlap to turn professional, joining PGA Tour

Golfer Nick Dunlap announced on Thursday he will leave the University of Alabama and turn professional. Dunlap told reporters at a news conference in Tuscaloosa, Ala. that “it was the easiest, hardest decision I’ve ever had to
Blake Shelton hosting first ‘All For The Hall’ benefit concert in Oklahoma

Blake Shelton will host a special “All For The Hall” benefit concert at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on March 30, featuring an all-star Oklahoma lineup of Ronnie Dunn, Kristin Chenoweth, Wade Hayes, The Swon Brothers,
Luke Bryan, HARDY, Old Dominion headlining 2024 Watershed Festival

Luke Bryan, HARDY and Old Dominion were announced as headliners of the 2024 Watershed Festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash. on Aug. 2-4, 2024. The three-day, two-stage festival posted on social media: “Watershed 2024 comin’
Jon Stewart returning to ‘The Daily Show’ as Monday night host

After a yearlong search for Trevor Noah‘s replacement, former longtime host Jon Stewart is returning to Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. Stewart has agreed to return on Monday nights through the 2024 election, beginning Feb. 12. Stewart
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 premiering on Netflix this year

Season 2 of “Squid Game” is set to premiere later this year on Netflix. The streaming service announced the second-season debut of the Korean-language survival drama series from creator Hwang Dong-hyuk in a letter to shareholders, writing:
Papa Roach shares live version of ‘Scars’ featuring Chris Daughtry

Papa Roach has shared the live version of their hit single “Scars”, featuring Chris Daughtry. The band first performed Scars with Daughtry on the Nashville stop of The Revolutions Live Tour. “Scars (feat Chris Daughtry) (Live)” is
Anthony Kiedis memoir ‘Scar Tissue’ optioned for screen adaptation

Scar Tissue, the bestselling memoir from Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis, has been optioned by Universal, brining it closer toward a screen adaptation. Kiedis will produce the project along with Brian Grazer, representing Imagine Entertainment,