Teyana Taylor recreates ‘Waiting to Exhale’ burning car scene for ‘SNL’ promo

Teyana Taylor at Disney Advertising Upfront. (Disney/Jose Alvarado) Teyana Taylor is giving fans a glimpse of what's to come when she hosts the Jan. 23 episode of Saturday Night Live. She flexes her acting chops in a promo clip released on social media Wednesday.In the teaser, Teyana listens as cast member Ashley Padilla vents about Andrew Dismukes eating her eggplant parmesan. After hearing the news, she suggests Ashley seek vengeance and transforms […]

January 21, 2026

National News

1st defendant sentenced in NBA gambling scheme gets 2 years in prison

(BROOKLYN) -- A federal judge in Brooklyn handed down a two-year prison sentence Wednesday to a gambler who prosecutors say defrauded sports betting platforms by using non-public information to place highly profitable wagers tied to the performance of NBA players allegedly in on the scheme.Timothy McCormack is the first defendant to be sentenced for his role in a sweeping conspiracy allegedly involving former NBA players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter that McCormack […]

January 21, 2026

Business News

Dow closes up 580 points after Trump backs off tariffs over Greenland

(NEW YORK) -- Stocks closed markedly higher on Wednesday after President Donald Trump backed off of tariff threats over Greenland. The major indexes recovered most of the losses they suffered the day before amid trade tensions centered on the Danish territory.The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 588 points, or 1.2%, while the S&P 500 jumped 1.1%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq increased 1.1%.U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday afternoon after Trump said he would retract his proposed […]

January 21, 2026

Entertainment News

‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ season 3 gets first look, 2026 release date

Walker Scobell and Leah Sava Jeffries star in 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' season 2. (Disney/David Bukach) Good news, Half-Bloods.Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 will premiere later in 2026, Disney+ has announced. This announcement comes the day that the season finale of the show's second season debuted on the streaming service.Disney released a video of stars Walker Scobell and Leah Sava Jeffries from the upcoming season 3 to announce […]

January 21, 2026

National News

Ford recalls around 119,000 vehicles over fire risk: NHTSA

Ford Explorer SUVs are parked for sale at a dealership on June 12, 2019, in Glendale, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) -- Ford is recalling up to 119,000 vehicles because the engine block heater could short circuit and cause a fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).The recall includes certain 2019 and 2024 Ford Explorers and 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles, as well as 2013–2019 Ford Escape, […]

January 21, 2026

Entertainment News

‘Legally Blonde’ prequel series ‘Elle’ gets premiere date, season 2 renewal

Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods in the 'Legally Blonde' prequel series 'Elle.' (Prime Video) Omigod, you guys!The Legally Blonde prequel series Elle is set to premiere on Prime Video on July 1. Additionally, the streaming service has ordered a second season of the show months ahead of its first season's debut.Season 1 of Elle follows the character Elle Woods, who was originated by Reese Witherspoon in the 2001 film, as […]

January 21, 2026

Mike FM Music News

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Nick Jonas and more

Years after their feud, Kim Kardashian is confirming that she does indeed listen to Taylor Swift’s music. She said on her sister Khloe Kardashian’s podcast, “I have some of her older songs in my playlist. I’ve always thought she’s like a super talented, great artist.” No word on if Taylor's alleged diss track against Kim, "thanK you aIMee," is one of the songs in rotation. Nick Jonas’ movie Power Ballad is set […]

January 21, 2026

Buck Country Music News

How to get Russell Dickerson to send you ‘Roses’

Russell Dickerson (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) Russell Dickerson's dropping a surprise song, along with a special limited-edition double-sided 12-inch picture disc."'The Roses' vinyl signed by yours truly is hot off the press and ready to be yours by Jan 30th!!" he wrote on his socials Wednesday. "There’s only 500 so get your copy before they’re gone!!"In the accompanying video, Russell shows off the cover, which is multi-dimensional artwork of a painting of, you guessed […]

January 21, 2026

Rev Rock Report

The Doors’ John Densmore teams with Chuck D for doPE Record Store Day release

Cover of doPE album 'no country for old men,' featuring The Doors' John Densmore and Public Enemy's Chuck D (Org Music) The Doors drummer John Densmore has teamed with Public Enemy rapper Chuck D for a new album that will be released for Record Store Day on April 18.The album, no country for old men, is being released under the moniker doPE, a combination of the two bands' names. It is […]

January 21, 2026