Senate Republicans block voting rights reform bill in 50-50 vote

On Tuesday, Senate Republicans blocked the voting rights reform bill titled For the People Act in an evenly split vote. The Senate voted 50-50 along party lines, with Democrats failing to secure the 60 votes necessary to avoid a
White House says U.S. will not hit July 4 vaccination goal

A White House task force announced Tuesday that the United States won’t hit President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% of all adults vaccinated with at least one COVID-19 shot by July 4th. As of Tuesday afternoon, more
Toronto Blue Jays’ Alek Manoah receives 5-game ban, fine for throwing at Orioles’ Maikel Franco

Rookie right-hander Alek Manoah of the Toronto Blue Jays was suspended five games and issued a fine for throwing at Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco over the weekend, causing a benches-clearing altercation. MLB also announced that
NBA to implement rules limiting non-basketball moves used to draw fouls

The NBA plans to implement new rules for the 2021-22 season that will limit non-basketball moves that players have used to draw fouls. The changes must go through the Competition Committee and Board of Governors for final
Chris Stapleton, Jon Pardi, Darius Rucker and Mickey Guyton set to appear on Metallica tribute album

Country artists including Chris Stapleton, Mickey Guyton, Jon Pardi and Darius Rucker are among the 53 artists taking part in the upcoming The Metallica Blacklist tribute album, which will be released alongside a remastered version of the
Brantley Gilbert, HARDY & Toby Keith join together for “The Worst Country Song of All Time”

Brantley Gilbert, HARDY and Toby Keith joined forces on a rowdy, comical new song called “The Worst Country Song Of All Time.” Gilbert explained the collaboration: “HARDY threw the idea on the table, and he said, ‘Guys, I
Singer Billie Eilish apologizes after video containing racial slur resurfaces

Billie Eilish is apologizing for her behavior after video resurfaced that appears to show her mouthing an anti-Asian remark. An edited compilation of several videos that was posted on TikTok last week appears to show the singer
Rachel Zegler to play Snow White in live-action Disney film

Entertainment Weekly confirmed Tuesday that 20-year-old Rachel Zegler will star as Snow White in a new live-action Disney film, an upcoming adaptation of the 1937 animated Disney film. Production is expected to begin in 2022. Marc Webb
J. Cole announces “The Off-Season” U.S. tour with 21 Savage this fall

J. Cole announced a fall North American tour with 21 Savage and special guest Morray titled The Off-Season tour, named after Cole’s latest album of the same name. The album The Off-Season was released in May and features
50 Cent, Al Green, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and more to headline ‘Once Upon a Time in LA’ festival

The Once Upon a Time in LA festival will take place at Banc of California & Exposition Park on December 18th, 2021, and organizers have just announced Al Green is the main headliner, along with West Coast