Pope Leo XIV pushes back on criticism from Pres. Trump, renews call for peace

Pope Leo XIV responded forcefully to criticism from Donald Trump on Monday, saying he has “no fear” of the administration and will continue speaking out on global conflicts based on his religious mission. Speaking to reporters while
Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B defamation lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein story

A federal judge has thrown out President Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, ruling that the former president failed to meet the legal threshold required to prove the outlet acted with malice in
Luka Dončić’s playoff availability in question for Lakers as he returns from overseas treatment

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into their first-round playoff matchup against the Houston Rockets with major uncertainty surrounding two key guards. Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves are both expected to miss time, leaving the team shorthanded
Doc Rivers departs as Milwaukee Bucks head coach after dismal 32-50 season

Doc Rivers has stepped away from his role as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks following a disappointing season. The 64-year-old coach departs after two and a half seasons, finishing with a 97–103 record, including a 32–50
Mitchell Tenpenny shares video for ‘Speed of Light’

Mitchell Tenpenny is rolling out his latest single, “Speed of Light,” available to stream now. The track, co-written with Teddy Swims, Jesse Hampton, and Dallas Wilson, also lends its name to Tenpenny’s 2026 headlining tour. Mitchell shares:
Country Cruising 2027 expands lineup to include Alana Springsteen, Drake White, Tiera Kennedy and more

The seventh edition of ‘Country Cruising’ has expanded its 2027 lineup, adding Drake White, Alana Springsteen, Tiera Kennedy, James Otto, KC Johns, Kin Faux, Maggie Baugh, and Mike Miz. They join previously announced artists including Randy Travis
See Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton in trailer for Netflix’s ‘Apex’

Netflix has unveiled a first look at its upcoming survival thriller Apex, led by Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, directed by Baltasar Kormákur and written by Jeremy Robbins. The film centers on Sasha, a grieving rock climber
Ty Dolla $ign shares video for “Bad B**ch Alert” from ‘Girl Music Vol. 1’ EP

Ty Dolla $ign has released the official music video for “Bad B**ch Alert,” a standout track from his new EP Girl Music Vol. 1. Directed by David Sabastian alongside The Imagination Department, the video features model Brittany
Chris Brown announces new album, stadium tour with Usher

Chris Brown is gearing up for a busy season, unveiling plans for his 12th studio album, BROWN, alongside a new single and a joint tour with Usher. The project is currently slated for a May 8th release,
Drowning Pool teams with Sorry X for ‘The Wrong One’

Drowning Pool has shared the new single, “The Wrong One,” created alongside fast-rising rock artist Sorry X. Released through SBG Records and produced by Hiram Hernandez , the track also arrives with an official music video; check