Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI Director in narrow 51-49 vote

Kash Patel was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday afternoon to serve as Director of the FBI. The Senate narrowly confirmed Patel along party-lines with a vote of 51-49; only two Republicans — Susan Collins of Maine
Mitch McConnell announces retirement from Senate, will not seek reelection in 2026

Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday he will be retiring from the Senate, and will not seek reelection in 2026. McConnell, who turned 83 on Thursday, announced in a floor speech where he reflected
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone signs two-year contract extension

The New York Yankees announced that manager Aaron Boone has received a two-year contract extension that will take him through the 2027 season. The Yankees said on November 8th that they would be exercising Boone’s 2025 option,
Milwaukee Bucks’ Bobby Portis Jr. suspended 25 games for anti-drug program violation

The NBA announced on Thursday that they have issued a 25-game suspension to Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. for a violation of the league’s anti-drug policy. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Portis tested positive for the opioid
Luke Bryan to launch 2025 ‘Country Song Came On’ tour

Luke Bryan is gearing up to kick-off the Country Song Came On tour across more than 30 cities this summer. Joining Bryan on tour will be some of country music’s up-and-coming artists as special guests, including: George
Russell Dickerson adds dates to his 2025 Russellmania Tour

Russell Dickerson has revealed ‘Round 2’ of his upcoming Russellmania Tour 2025, adding new dates to extend the tour into amphitheaters this summer. Serving as direct support on tour will be Jake Scott and Niko Moon on
See The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan in the trailer for ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’

The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) stars in the official trailer for the suspense thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow, Trey Edward Shults upcoming feature film set to debut in theaters on May 16. The teaser sees The Weeknd
See Robert Pattinson in the trailer for ‘Mickey 17’

Warner Bros. has released a new official trailer for Mickey 17, the new film starring Robert Pattinson and the latest from Academy Award–winning writer/director Bong Joon-ho (Parasite). The film was inspired by Edward Ashton’s book, titled Mickey7.
Bob Dylan announces ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ tour dates

Bob Dylan is hitting the road this spring on a four-concert trek as part of his ongoing ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour’ (which began in 2021). The 83-year-old Dylan announced new tour dates for 2025, which is
2025 releases for ‘Record Store Day’ are revealed

The list of releases has been unveiled for 2025 Record Store Day, the annual celebration of independent record stores. Record Store Day will be held globally on Saturday, April 12th, and feature hundreds of titles from popular