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Reality star Todd Chrisley’s son Kyle charged with assault
By The Associated Press on March 15th, 2023
SMYRNA, Tenn. (AP) – Kyle Chrisley, the son of reality TV star Todd Chrisley of the show “Chrisley Knows Best,” has been charged with aggravated assault in Tennessee, authorities said. The arrest comes just months after his father and stepmother, Julie Chrisley, were both sentenced to several years in prison for charges including bank fraud ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!T-Mobile acquires Mint, partially owned by Ryan Reynolds
By Michelle Chapman, The Associated Press on March 15th, 2023
Mint Mobile, partly owned by actor Ryan Reynolds, is being acquired by T-Mobile as part of a cash-and-stock deal worth as much as $1.35 billion. T-Mobile’s purchase of Ka’ena Corp. will give it access the budget wireless provider Mint, along with Ultra Mobile and wholesaler Plum. The brands, which already use T-Mobile for their network, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Susan Musgrave, Ocean Vuong nominated for revamped Griffin Poetry Prize
By Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press on March 15th, 2023
Canadian mainstays and international darlings are among the wordsmiths longlisted for the newly revamped Griffin Poetry Prize. Benefactor Scott Griffin announced last year that the long-standing award would consolidate its Canadian and international categories – which each carried a $65,000 purse – into one global long list, whose winner will receive $130,000. Among the Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!T-Mobile buying Mint as part of deal worth up to $1.35B
By Michelle Chapman, The Associated Press on March 15th, 2023
T-Mobile will acquire Mint Mobile, partly owned by actor Ryan Reynolds, as part of a cash-and-stock deal worth as much as $1.35 billion. T-Mobile’s purchase of Ka’ena Corp. will give it access the budget wireless provider Mint, along with Ultra Mobile and wholesaler Plum. The brands, which already use T-Mobile for their network, will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wizardry, warfare, Wii on ballot for World Video Game HOF
By The Associated Press on March 15th, 2023
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) – Wizardry, warfare and Wii are on the ballot as the World Video Game Hall of Fame narrows down its contenders for the class of 2023. The Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced 12 finalists that are being considered for induction in May. The games for consideration include Age of Empires, Angry ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fox’s Hall talks survival after nearly dying in Ukraine
By David Bauder, The Associated Press on March 15th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – A year after nearly being killed by Russian bombs while covering the war in Ukraine, Fox News’ Benjamin Hall credits a relentless optimism — and what he describes as an unexplained miracle — for getting him through. Truth is, it was probably several miracles that enabled Hall to sit in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Publishers, sellers, authors form Creative Economy Coalition
By The Associated Press on March 15th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Organizations representing book publishers, booksellers and authors have formed a coalition to protect copyrights and oppose legislation across the country that it fears could drive down e-book prices and damage writers’ ability to support themselves The Association of American Publishers, the Authors Guild and the American Booksellers Association are among the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Hart signs new deal with SiriusXM, rebranded show airs
By Jonathan Landrum Jr., The Associated Press on March 15th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Kevin Hart will keep his comedic candor going with SiriusXM. But this time he’ll bring along more recognizable figures from outside the comedy realm. The satellite radio company announced Wednesday that it has signed Hart and his entertainment company, Hartbeat, to a multi-year deal. As part of the deal, the superstar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cat Stevens to return this summer with a new album
By Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press on March 15th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Legendary British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens will release a new album of original songs this summer that took the “Peace Train” hitmaker over a decade to make and revisits familiar themes of togetherness. The 12-song collection is called “King of a Land” and comes out in June on George Harrison-founded Dark Horse ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Special prosecutor steps down in case against Alec Baldwin
By Morgan Lee, The Associated Press on March 14th, 2023
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A special prosecutor who doubles as a state legislator is stepping down from her role in the manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin in the death of a cinematographer on a New Mexico film set. Baldwin’s legal team in February sought to disqualify special prosecutor and Republican state Rep. Andrea ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jury still undecided in trial XXXTentacion’s accused killers
By Terry Spencer, The Associated Press on March 14th, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Jurors in the trial of three men accused of murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion outside a Florida motorcycle dealership nearly five years ago again failed to reach a verdict Tuesday, their fifth day of deliberations. The jury has deliberated for about 20 hours since getting the case March 8. The ... Read More »
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