Taylor Swift fans got more than they expected today (April 19): Swift released The Tortured Poets Department at midnight, then shortly after that, she released the double album version, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. All in all, there are a whopping 31 new songs here, so let’s take a look at who is credited … Read more
As George Miller prepares to unleash his highly-anticipated prequel, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, some fans have been concerned that the new film starring Anya Taylor-Joy might not match the same technical level as Mad Max: Fury Road. Well, worry no more. According to the latest issue of Total Film, Furiosa reportedly includes a 15-minute … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — A full jury of 12 people and six alternates was seated Friday in Donald Trump’s hush money case, drawing the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president a step closer to opening statements. Judge Juan M. Merchan told newly selected jurors that opening statements are set for Monday at 9:30 … Read more
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — David McCormick’s origin story goes something like this: He grew up in rural Pennsylvania, southwest of Scranton. He baled hay, trimmed Christmas trees and otherwise worked on his family’s farm. And from those humble beginnings, he rose to achieve the American dream. “I spent most of my life in Pennsylvania, growing up … Read more
The U.S. Department of Education on Friday restored protections for students against sexual harassment and assault that many advocates argued were lost under the previous administration. The new Title IX rule, which goes into effect Aug. 1, requires districts to promptly investigate complaints, even if they occur off school grounds, and to extend those protections … Read more
Today (April 19) is of course all about Taylor Swift, as the music landscape has focused pretty much exclusively on her new album, The Tortured Poets Department. Today has actually been pretty good for hip-hop, too, though: Drake officially released his Kendrick Lamar diss track, and Nas has a lot going on. April 19 marks … Read more
Emma Raducanu’s impressive run of form was halted by Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open on Friday. The one-time US Open champion was beaten 7-6 6-3 but will not be too disappointed with her performance despite not having quite enough in the tank to pull off a surprise victory. Raducanu was high … Read more
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has less than 24 hours to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act’s (FISA) warrantless surveillance program before it expires at 11:59 p.m. Friday, and he has a tough path ahead to meet the deadline. Schumer needs to get around a coalition of Republican and Democratic senators who want to … Read more
Jury selection is continuing — and could conclude — Friday in former President Donald Trump’s historic New York criminal trial. With a full 12-person jury and one alternate juror sworn in Thursday, Judge Juan Merchan has called a pool of 96 potential jurors to his Manhattan courtroom in hope of finding five more alternate jurors … Read more
Natasha Bedingfield got a Kate Bush on Stranger Things-like bump in popularity when her 2004 adult contemporary classic “Unwritten” was played in Anyone But You. Not just once, either, but multiple times, including over the end credits. (Cast sing-alongs as the credits roll? Rom-coms are back.) “Unwritten” still must mean a lot to Anyone But … Read more