Texas Governor Greg Abbott was recently tricked into sharing a satirical news article about country music star Garth Brooks, which claimed he was booed off the stage at a fictitious event. The article sparked criticism from some, who accused the governor of attempting to spread false information. The incident serves as a reminder to be careful when sharing news stories, and to always do research to make sure the information is accurate.
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Fox News Channel has announced that Jesse Watters, one of their biggest stars, will be taking over the 8 p.m. programming time slot vacated by Tucker Carlson. Watters' show, "Jesse Watters Primetime", is set to debut in the coming weeks and is expected to help bring back viewers and restore the network's ratings. Laura Ingraham's show will move from 10 p.m. to 7 p.m., while Sean Hannity will remain in the 9 p.m. slot and Greg Gutfeld's late-night broadcast will move to 10 p.m.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have joined an investment group taking a 24% stake in Formula 1 team Alpine Racing, worth approximately $218 million. This transaction values Alpine Racing Ltd. around $900 million and will "accelerate Alpine's growth plans and sporting ambitions in F1". The two actors have previously completed a $2.5 million takeover of Welsh soccer team Wrexham and are now looking to make a success of their latest investment in Formula 1.
Taylor Swift has asked her fans to show kindness and gentleness to anyone they think she might have written a song about, ahead of the release of her re-recording of her third studio album. She has been vocal about her re-recording of her old albums, which she has done to regain control of her music, and has asked her fans to extend the same kindness and gentleness to their internet activities for her album release. She has previously said that she plans to re-record her entire back catalogue.
Colleen Ballinger, creator of the popular YouTube character Miranda Sings, is facing allegations of inappropriate and exploitative relationships with underage fans. Ballinger has been marketing herself to children for nearly 15 years, and has amassed a following of more than 22 million subscribers. However, allegations of inappropriate relationships with underage fans have caused many fans to re-evaluate their relationship with Ballinger and her work, and it remains to be seen how this will affect her career and the future of Miranda Sings.
New Felony Charge Filed Against Weapons Supervisor in Halyna Hutchins Shooting Death on Set of “Rust
New Felony Charge Filed Against Weapons Supervisor in Halyna Hutchins Shooting Death on Set of “Rust
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, a weapons supervisor on the set of the Alec Baldwin film “Rust”, is facing involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence charges in connection with the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Gutierrez-Reed has pleaded not guilty to the involuntary manslaughter charge, and the tampering with evidence charge carries a maximum sentence of 18 months in prison. The incident has sparked a nationwide debate about the safety of film sets and has prompted a number of changes to the way films are produced in New Mexico.
After a decade-long legal battle, Kesha and Dr. Luke have settled their defamation lawsuit. Kesha alleged that Dr. Luke had drugged and raped her in 2005, while Dr. Luke maintained that "nothing happened." The terms of the settlement were not disclosed and both parties have agreed to not comment further.
On Wednesday night, a powerful hail storm hit the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre in Colorado, leaving nearly 100 people injured. Seven were taken to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries, including cuts and broken bones, while the rest were treated and released on the scene. The storm caused the concert, which was being held by former One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson, to be cancelled. Concertgoers are advised to take caution and be aware of their surroundings in the event of a storm.