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Elton John nominated for GLAAD Media Award

Disney/Jennifer PottheiserElton John is among the notable queer artists receiving nominations for this year's GLAAD Media Awards.Elton is nominated in the category of Outstanding Music Artist, for the soundtrack of his Disney+ documentary Never Too Late. Other artists nominated in the category include Billie Eilish, Adam Lambert, Orville Peck, Doechii, Joy Oladokun, Tove Lo, Victoria Monét, Kali Uchis and Omar Apollo.The annual awards, which will take place in LA on March 27, honor fair, accurate and inclusive representations of LGBTQ […]

todayJanuary 22, 2025

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Here’s why you might be automatically following Trump on Instagram, Facebook

Karl Tapales/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- In the days since President Donald Trump assumed office, many people online have begun expressing alarm to find they were unwittingly following Trump on Instagram and Facebook.Across social media, posts have proliferated by people concerned after discovering they were automatically following accounts for Trump, as well as Vice President JD Vance, first lady Melania Trump and the White House.Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, denied claims they forced users to follow the accounts.The […]

todayJanuary 22, 2025

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Jan. 6 rioter whose case was tossed after Trump pardon arrested on pending weapons charges

amphotora/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- A Florida man who prosecutors alleged attacked police with an explosive device during the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol — and whose case was dropped following President Donald Trump's sweeping pardons and commutations issued Monday, was arrested Wednesday on pending federal gun charges, according to court records.Daniel Ball, 39, was taken into custody Wednesday morning, according to an arrest warrant, on a separate indictment returned by federal prosecutors in Florida last summer that charged him […]

todayJanuary 22, 2025

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Rain headed to fire-ravaged Southern California will bring threat of landslides

Mario Tama/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) -- Much-anticipated rain could be headed to drought-stricken Southern California this weekend -- but rainfall also brings the threat of landslides in the wake of Los Angeles County's devastating fires.Rain and mountain snow are expected in Southern California on Saturday and Sunday.Rainfall rates are expected to be light, up to 1 inch over the course of the weekend.But thunderstorms are possible; lightning could spark new fires and the thunderstorms would cause heavier rainfall.Heavy rain over the […]

todayJanuary 22, 2025

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On This Day, Jan. 22, 1949: Journey frontman Steve Perry was born

On This Day, Jan 22, 1949…Stephen Ray Perry, better known as Journey frontman Steve Perry, was born in Hanford, California.Perry joined Journey in 1977 and made his debut on their fourth studio album, 1978’s Infinity. He appeared on a total of eight Journey albums, including their biggest releases, 1981’s Escape and 1983’s Frontiers, singing lead on such classic tunes as “Don’t Stop Believin',” “Open Arms,” "Separate Ways" and “Faithfully."He launched a successful solo career in 1984 with the release of […]

todayJanuary 22, 2025

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Reunited Doobie Brothers to release new album, ‘Walk This Road’, in June

Rhino Records In their end of 2024 address to fans, The Doobie Brothers shared news of a new album coming in 2025, and now they’re finally revealing details of the release.The album, Walk This Road, will drop June 6 and features the reunited line up of Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston and Michael McDonald.Walk This Road features 10 tracks, including the previously released tune “Lahaina." The band's also just released two new songs, “Call Me” and the title track, which features special guest Mavis […]

todayJanuary 22, 2025

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Once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm hits Gulf Coast, with record-breaking snowfall in Florida

Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The Gulf Coast is digging out from a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm that struck from Texas to Florida, closing airports and crippling roadways.Over 2,000 flights were canceled on Tuesday and more than 1,300 flights have been canceled on Wednesday.Multiple fatalities have been reported due to car crashes and hypothermia.In the Atlanta area, DeKalb County officials declared a state of emergency on Wednesday and are urging all residents to shelter in place due to the severe […]

todayJanuary 22, 2025

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Members of The Doobie Brothers, The Beach Boys’ Mike Love among this year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees

Courtesy SHOFMembers of The Doobie Brothers and The Beach Boys’ Mike Love are among the artists chosen for induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this year.Love and The Doobies’ Mike Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons will be inducted into the 2025 class in the performers category, along with George Clinton.Non-performing songwriters set for induction this year include Rodney “Darkchild” Jenkens, best known for writing such songs a “Say My Name” and “The Boy Is Mine,” hit country songwriter […]

todayJanuary 22, 2025

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New York schools may implement cellphone ban

Robert Alexander/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Cellphones will no longer be allowed in New York schools if Gov. Kathy Hochul gets her way.The New York governor announced on Tuesday a proposal to ban smartphones from hallways, classrooms and during lunchtime."We are not developing the skills we need because kids are distracted by cellphones," Hochul said during a budget address in Albany. "I am announcing today a proposal that will transform our classrooms, return them to a place of learning."By restricting the […]

todayJanuary 22, 2025

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