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Hudson Westbrook shares the single “Hey Dallas�...

April 20, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Rising country artist Hudson Westbrook is back with fresh music, unveiling his new single “Hey Dallas.” Co-written with Reid Haughton, Beau Bailey, and Lukas Scott—who also produced the track alongside Ryan Youmans—the song cleverly riffs on the...

Kip Moore performs at the Cavendish Music Festival. Event organizer: Strut Entertainment^ Toronto CAVENDISH PEI - Saturday^ July 8^ 2017

Kip Moore reveals new album “Reason To Believe�...

April 20, 2026 @ 4:30 am

Kip Moore has announced his seventh studio album, Reason To Believe, set for release May 29th. Arriving not long after 2025’s Solitary Tracks, the project marks another step in Moore’s recent surge of new music following his...

Ashley Monroe performs onstage during the 2016 Off The Rails Music Festival - Day 1 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco^ Texas RISCO^ TX-APR 23

Ashley Monroe unveils bold new project ‘Dear Nas...

April 17, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Ashley Monroe, acclaimed singer-songwriter and one-third of Miranda Lambert’s Pistol Annies, has dropped her latest project, Dear Nashville, a concept album that arrives unexpectedly following 2025’s Tennessee Lightning. The album, co-produced and co-written entirely with country veteran...

Wiz Khalifa at Him Premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on September 17^ 2025 in Los Angeles^ CA

Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown, and Bret Michaels to head...

April 17, 2026 @ 4:00 am

Pittsburgh is gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft with a free, three-day Entertainment Series from April 23–25 at the Draft Theater next to Acrisure Stadium. The event, presented by Bud Light, will feature major performances as...

Kacey Musgraes Day one - General Public. at the 2018 Music Midtown Festival - September 15th 2018 - Piedmont Park Atlanta^ Georgia - USA

Kacey Musgraves joins 2026 Coachella Weekend 2 lin...

April 16, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Kacey Musgraves is officially making a return to Coachella in 2026, announcing a surprise performance during Weekend 2 of the festival. Musgraves will take the stage on Saturday, April 18, filling the same high-visibility Mojave Tent slot...

Thomas Rhett performs in West Palm Beach^ Florida on September 4^ 2025. The performance was part of his Better In Boots tour.

Thomas Rhett earns 25th No. 1 with “Ain’t A Ba...

April 16, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Thomas Rhett has reached a major career milestone, earning his 25th No. 1 single with “Ain’t A Bad Life,” featuring Jordan Davis. Ain’t A Bad Life, co-written by Rhett alongside Ashley Gorley, Blake Pendergrass, John Byron, and...

Kane Brown performs on stage during Chris Young's Losing Sleep 2018 World Tour at Infinite Energy Center. DULUTH^ GA^ USA - FEBRUARY 15TH^ 2018

Country Thunder Florida moving to Clearwater for 2...

April 15, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Country Thunder Florida is changing course for 2026, with organizers confirming the three-day festival will now be held May 8–10 at Coachman Park in Clearwater—about 45 minutes north of its previously planned home at St. Pete Beach....

Taylor Swift at the 2018 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on October 9^ 2018 in Los Angeles^ CA

Taylor Swift tops the 2026 American Music Awards n...

April 15, 2026 @ 3:20 am

Taylor Swift once again dominates the list of nominees for the American Music Awards (AMAs), leading the 2026 nominations with eight total nods and extending her position as the most awarded artist in the show’s history. With...

Mitchell Tenpenny performs during the 92.3 WCOL Country Jam at the Legend Valley Concert Venue and Campground near Columbus^ Ohio. Legend Valley Concert Venue and Campground^ Thornville^ OH^ USA August 31^ 2018

Mitchell Tenpenny shares video for ‘Speed of Lig...

April 14, 2026 @ 4:40 am

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:...

Alana Springsteen at the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on April 29^ 2017 in Los Angeles^ CA

Country Cruising 2027 expands lineup to include Al...

April 14, 2026 @ 4:30 am

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...

Cincinnati Bengals sign DT Dexter Lawrence to one-...

April 20, 2026 @ 4:55 am

The Cincinnati Bengals wasted little time securing their newest addition, finalizing a one-year, $28 million extension with Dexter Lawrence II after he passed his physical. The deal, confirmed by Win Sports Group, keeps the standout defensive tackle...

Boston Celtics dominate Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 ...

April 20, 2026 @ 4:50 am

The Boston Celtics opened their playoff run in commanding fashion, rolling to a 123-91 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their first-round series at TD Garden. Boston seized control early and never relinquished it,...

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Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham cleared for NBA ...

April 17, 2026 @ 4:55 am

Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham will remain in contention for major NBA awards this season after the league and the players’ union approved their “Extraordinary Circumstances” appeals. Both players appeared in 64 games—just one shy of the...

Tiger Woods of United States during press conference prior to the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 14^ 2024 in Louisville^ Kentucky.

Attorneys for Tiger Woods challenging subpoena for...

April 17, 2026 @ 4:50 am

Tiger Woods is challenging prosecutors’ efforts to obtain his pharmacy records as part of his ongoing DUI case, arguing that the request violates his right to privacy. Woods has pleaded not guilty to charges including misdemeanor DUI,...

Baseball ball with Detroit Tigers cap on pitchers mound. BELGRADE^ SERBIA - APRIL 12^ 2017

Detroit Tigers sign rookie infielder Kevin McGonig...

April 16, 2026 @ 4:55 am

The Detroit Tigers have secured one of baseball’s brightest young talents, reaching an agreement with rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle on an eight-year, $150 million contract extension. The deal is fully guaranteed and could climb to $160 million...

Michael Fassbender attends the premiere of 'The Light Between Oceans' during the 73rd Venice Film Festival on September 1^ 2016 in Venice^ Italy.

Michael Fassbender to portray matriarch in Netflix...

April 20, 2026 @ 4:20 am

Michael Fassbender is set to take on the role of Joseph “Joe” Kennedy Sr. in Kennedy, an upcoming drama series from Netflix that will dive into the origins of one of America’s most storied families. The streamer...

Aaron Taylor Johnson attends the Madrid photocall for "ACQUA DI GIO" By Giorgio Armani at Matadero Madrid on March 07^ 2024 in Madrid^ Spain.

See the trailer for ‘Fuze’ starring Aaron Tayl...

April 20, 2026 @ 4:10 am

The first trailer for Fuze previews a tense race against time as authorities scramble to respond after a World War II bomb is uncovered beneath a construction site in modern-day London. The discovery forces officials to evacuate...

Tom Holland at the World premiere of 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood^ USA on June 28^ 2017.

Take a look at the trailer for ‘Spider-Man: Bran...

April 17, 2026 @ 4:20 am

The first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has arrived, offering a fresh look at Tom Holland’s return as the iconic web-slinger ahead of the film’s July 31 theatrical debut. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the fourth...

Billie Eilish arrives for Variety Power of Women on Nov 16^ 2023 in Hollywood^ CA

See the trailer for Billie Eilish’s 3D concert f...

April 17, 2026 @ 3:20 am

Billie Eilish is bringing her latest tour to the big screen with Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), a visually immersive concert film she co-directed alongside James Cameron. The movie is now scheduled...

Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt at the 2024 Producers Guild Awards at the Dolby Theatre. LOS ANGELES^ USA. February 25^ 2024

‘A Quiet Place 3’ cast to include Emily Blunt,...

April 16, 2026 @ 4:20 am

Director and filmmaker John Krasinski has confirmed that several key cast members will return for the next chapter of the hit horror franchise, A Quiet Place Part III. The film is now scheduled to arrive in theaters...