The National Memorial Day Concert will return as a live presentation on May 29, with plans including a tribute to General Colin Powell and commemorations of Gold Star families and to those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. The 90-minute broadcast once again will be hosted by Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise and will once again feature a lineup of musical performances along with tribute segments. It will air on PBS and stream on YouTube starting at 8 PM ET. Dennis Haysbert will be featured in the tribute to Powell, who had regularly spoken at previous concerts. Powell, the former Secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, died last year. Gil Birmingham will appear in Generations of Service, a tribute to the 58,000 lives lost in the Vietnam war and those who served during that era. Among the stories to be featured is that of Francis Whitebird, who served two tours in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart. Whitebird’s Lakota family has … [Read more...] about PBS’ National Memorial Day Concert Returns With Tributes To Colin Powell, Gold Star Families
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‘Chicago Fire’: Jesse Spencer And Taylor Kinney Are Suited Up For The Wedding In New Photo
Jesse Spencer is back on NBC ‘s Chicago Fire alongside Taylor Kinney for the highly anticipated Season 10 finale titled “The Magnificent City of Chicago,” airing May 25. Spencer exited the series in October after a decade on the firefighter drama. Spencer is wearing a blue suit as his character Matt Casey is standing in as his best friend Kelly Severide (Kinney) is set to marry Stella Kidd ( Miranda Rae Mayo ). “The juicy details are that we went to him and said, ‘You’re so loved on this show. And with the Severide wedding coming up, there’s no way Casey would miss seeing his best friend getting married. Come on, man!’ So, he graciously agreed to come back for the finale,” executive producer Derek Haas recently told Deadline of how he convinced Spencer to return. Haas revealed Matt’s now long distance love Sylvie Brett (Kara Killmer) will be his date for the big celebration, though this will be the moment the pair makes a big decision about their … [Read more...] about ‘Chicago Fire’: Jesse Spencer And Taylor Kinney Are Suited Up For The Wedding In New Photo
Former NBA Player Charged With Murder
Former Washington Wizards player Javaris Crittenton -- the other guy in the Gilbert Arenas gun incident -- has been charged with murdering a 22-year-old woman. Crittenton -- who has been bounced from the league -- is accused of shooting the mother of 3 on August 19 in Atlanta. Investigators don't believe she was the intended target. According to AJC.com, authorities believe Crittenton was gunning for someone who robbed him back in April. The victim was shot in the hip and died in surgery. You'll recall the famous incident in the Wizards locker room in 2009, when Arenas and Crirttenton pulled guns on each other. Crittenton pled guilty to gun possession and was placed on 1 year's probation. Crittenton is currently a fugitive and cops are looking for him. … [Read more...] about Former NBA Player Charged With Murder
WWE’s Sasha Banks Parties With Steve Aoki At Concert After Suspension
Sasha Banks was living it up with Steve Aoki at a concert this past weekend ... after being suspended by WWE for refusing to wrestle and walking out of "Monday Night Raw." The WWE superstar clearly looked unbothered on stage with the famous DJ, as the two partied hard with Snoop Dogg 's son, Cordell Broadus , in front of a packed crowd. In the clip, Sasha is right in the mix behind Steve, who had the building jumping when he started playing Lil Nas X 's and Jack Harlow 's "INDUSTRY BABY" track. Sasha Banks on stage last night with Steve Aoki pic.twitter.com/usmFda0qcR — ʙʟᴀᴄᴋᴀɢᴀʀ ʙᴏʟᴛᴀɢᴏɴ (@THENEXTBlGTHlNG) May 21, 2022 @THENEXTBlGTHlNG As we previously reported, Sasha Banks and her tag team partner, Naomi , were suspended by WWE on Friday for abandoning Monday's show and skipping out on their match. Smackdown announcer Michael Cole informed the audience during the telecast that both women were out indefinitely and … [Read more...] about WWE’s Sasha Banks Parties With Steve Aoki At Concert After Suspension
Wiz Khalifa Sues Over Concert — My Reputation Has Gone to Pot
Toker extraordinaire Wiz Khalifa believes a single concert is worth 666 pounds of pot ... so he claims in a new lawsuit over a cancelled show. Wiz filed the case against concert promoter It's My Party, Inc., claiming the company booked the rapper to perform at George Mason University and pulled the plug at the last minute. According to the suit ... It's My Party promised Wiz $85,000, plus a cut of the profits, but never paid. Now Wiz wants a cool million, claiming the cancellation seriously damaged his reputation -- seriously. It's My Party has fired back, claiming Wiz is blowing smoke ... ticket sales for the 7,000-seat arena tanked, plus the company never signed on the dotted line so it's not obligated to pay anything. FUN FACT: You can buy 1 million Taco Bell soft tacos for a million bucks, and 2 million Jack in the Box tacos. … [Read more...] about Wiz Khalifa Sues Over Concert — My Reputation Has Gone to Pot
Justin Bieber Cancels Concert in Portugal
Justin Bieber is canceling one of his two scheduled shows this week in Portugal "due to unforeseen circumstances" ... this according to the website for the venue. Bieber is scheduled to play the Pavilhao Atlantico in Lisbon on March 11 and March 12, but the site now says the second show is canceled. A statement posted on the site (and translated thanks to the good folks at Google) reads, "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Justin Bieber was forced to cancel the second performance in Portugal, March 12." It continues, "The Canadian singer is eager to play for the Portuguese fans on March 11. Holders of tickets valid for March 12 should contact the respective place of purchase to receive a refund within 30 days of the date of the scheduled concert, which ends April 11." It's unclear what the unforeseen circumstances are, but he was hospitalized last week after collapsing backstage (though that wouldn't explain why he's canceling the SECOND show). He also tweeted … [Read more...] about Justin Bieber Cancels Concert in Portugal
Aerosmith — Cancels Indonesia Concert After Bomb Scare
Aerosmith has cancelled a concert in Indonesia scheduled for Saturday after two militants were arrested for allegedly plotting to blow up the Myanmar Embassy. A promoter for the show in Jakarta blamed the cancellation on safety concerns -- it's unclear if there was a direct threat to the band or the concert venue. Cops in Indonesia said two suspected militants had been arrested in connection to the bomb threats -- and explosives were seized. According to reports, the militants are suspected of plotting to use the bombs against the Myanmar Embassy in Jakarta to protest Myanmar's treatment of Muslims. Aerosmith apologized for the cancellation and promised to make it up to the fans there, but there was no immediate news about rescheduling. … [Read more...] about Aerosmith — Cancels Indonesia Concert After Bomb Scare
Gunna Won’t See Trial On RICO Charges Until January 2023
Getty Gunna could be looking at a long time behind bars before his trial, a judge just denied the rapper bond and set his trial date for January 2023. Gunna was in Fulton County Court in Georgia Monday where a judge ruled he be held without bond ... meaning it's possible he could sit in a cell for the next 6 months. Prosecutors argued Gunna is one of the shot callers for the "YSL Gang" — the 28-member group that stands accused of being responsible for "50 murders" — and can command the troops to commit violence on demand. Fulton County Sheriff’s Office According to Billboard reporter Jewel Wicker , Gunna's trial won't happen until January 2023. It's possible his legal team can try again for bond, but things are looking tough. He plead not guilty to all alleged involvement in the RICO charges. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Young Thug was supposed to see the judge Monday as well, but that was postponed. … [Read more...] about Gunna Won’t See Trial On RICO Charges Until January 2023
DJ Pee.Wee Caps a Night to Remember at Rolling Stone’s Inaugural Creators Issue Launch Party
The iconic Hearst Estate was the place to be on Thursday, May 12th, as Rolling Stone and Meta were joined by a veritable who’s who of social media stardom. The mansion’s sprawling grounds and dazzling peach façade set the stage for a celebration of the magazine’s inaugural Creators Issue and the digital tastemakers that graced the pages of the special edition. DJ Adi Oasis set the tone early, running through a smooth set of R&B and soul classics as attendees filed in, and creators like actress Brittney Elena and Saudi Arabian model Roz made grand entrances on the black carpet. The aforementioned were two of many standout names on a star-studded guest list including comedy connoisseur Adam W , multi-hyphenate creator Josh Richards , and Bella Poarch , the Navy vet-turned-artist who featured on a special Meta-sponsored bonus cover that was published alongside the magazine’s special issue. Rolling Stone CEO Gus Wenner was ecstatic while discussing the landmark event and … [Read more...] about DJ Pee.Wee Caps a Night to Remember at Rolling Stone’s Inaugural Creators Issue Launch Party
Sophia Bush Alleged Stalker Arrested
Getty Sophia Bush definitely had a scary situation brewing at home ... because a woman who kept allegedly showing up at her place just got busted for stalking. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... a 36-year-old woman named Jhoseplyn Coreaarguello was arrested last week at the former 'One Tree Hill' star's Los Angeles area home, where cops say the woman kept coming by uninvited. She was leaving gifts and flowers addressed to Sophia. She also followed Bush to other locations. We're told Coreaarguello was showing up at various restaurants where Sophia was dining. What pushed things over the legal line ... sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Coreaarguello was sending "aggressive Instagram messages." We're told the Los Angeles City Attorney charged the woman with one count of misdemeanor stalking ... and she's facing up to one year in county jail if convicted. Gallery Launch Gallery Getty The woman is still in custody on $50,000 … [Read more...] about Sophia Bush Alleged Stalker Arrested