Robert Tanton, 85
Robert Tanton, age 85 of Deckerville, passed away on Tuesday, March 11. 2025.
Little Feat announces new album, 'Strike Up the Band', coming in May
Hot Tomato Little Feat is dropping a new album in May. The group will release Strike Up the Band on May 9, featuring the new single “Too High To Cut My Hair,” written by Fred Tackett. “‘Too High
'Highly unusual': White House halts FBI background checks for senior staff, shifts them to Pentagon: Sources
Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The White House has quietly directed the FBI to halt the background check process for dozens of President Donald Trump’s top staffers, and has transferred the process to the
Republicans use legislative sneak play to tie Democrats' hands on tariffs
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In a sneaky legislative maneuver tied into the effort to pass a funding bill and avert a government shutdown, House Republicans earlier this week successfully blocked Democrats from forcing votes and debate
Nashville notes: Sam Hunt's Boots in the Park + Emmylou's Woofstock
Sam Hunt will headline Boots in the Park in Norco, California, on June 28. Lee Brice, Ian Munsick and Hailey Whitters are set to take the stage, as well. Emmylou Harris will play Nashville’s City Winery on March 31 with Larkin Poe for
Mike Campbell on not being able to save Tom Petty: ‘I did all I could do’
ABC/Randy Holmes Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell is set to release his new memoir, Heartbreaker, on March 18. In a new Guitar Player interview he opens up about his relationship with Petty and discusses
Tornadoes, flash flooding, damaging winds headed to Midwest, South, East Coast
ABC News (NEW YORK) — A multiday severe weather outbreak is set to bring tornadoes, flash flooding and damaging winds from the Midwest to the South and the East Coast. The severe weather begins in the Midwest
Trump expected to invoke wartime Alien Enemies Act to carry out mass deportations: Sources
Hulton Deutsch/Corbis via Getty Images, FILE (WASHINGTON) — As early as Friday, President Donald Trump is expected to invoke the Alien Enemies Act — a wartime law that allows the president to detain or deport the natives
Experts say Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil can't be deported without due process
Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The detaining of Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University student and Palestinian activist who possessed a green card, has raised questions about the deportation risks faced by lawful permanent residents amid the Trump
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene on blocks to his birthright citizenship order
Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s administration has asked the Supreme Court to significantly narrow nationwide injunctions issued by three different federal judges blocking his executive order redefining birthright citizenship in
Cecil Henry Watson, 86
Cecil Henry Watson, age 86 of North Branch, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Russell Dickerson's here to pump you up for Russellmania
Disney/Scott Kirkland When Russell Dickerson launches the second leg of his Russellmania Tour Friday night in Nashville, you can rest assured he’ll be in tip-top shape for it. If you doubt it, just check out the Road
Dakota Johnson filmed on set of Colleen Hoover's 'Verity' film adaption
Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images via Getty Images Dakota Johnson was spotted on the streets of New York City filming for the upcoming movie Verity. Johnson was spotted on the streets of Manhattan on March 12 surrounded by film
Elton John & Brandi Carlile drop new video for 'Swing for the Fences'
Peggy Sirota Neither Elton John nor Brandi Carlile appear in the video for their latest collaborative single, “Swing for the Fences,” from their forthcoming joint album, Who Believes in Angels? Instead, the video casts two young male actors
Orange you up to something, Blake Shelton?
Disney/Randy Holmes You could probably say that Blake Shelton is up to something most anytime and it would turn out to be true. But the perpetually good-natured prankster does seem to have something up his sleeve, if
After concert postponements, daughter of Billy Joel's ex insists 'Uncle Billy' is 'totally healthy'
Myrna M. Suarez/Getty Images for ABA A member of Billy Joel‘s extended family has assured fans that the man she calls “Uncle Billy” is fine, despite the fact that he’s postponed several concerts for health reasons. Sailor Brinkley-Cook, the
Dad gunned down in Southern California home invasion, 13-year-old son calls 911
KABC (LOS ANGELES) — Authorities are searching for the man who broke into a Los Angeles-area house and gunned down a father while his wife and son were home, officials said. The 61-year-old victim was attacked at
98 protesters arrested at Trump Tower sit-in for detained activist Mahmoud Khalil
Alex Segre/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — At least 98 people were arrested Thursday at a protest in the lobby of Trump Tower in Manhattan that called for the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil
'Black Mirror' season 7 trailer shows off 'USS Callister' sequel
Netflix Black Mirror is coming back for more. Netflix has released the trailer for season 7 of the sci-fi anthology series. The show returns to the streamer on April 10. Notably, season 7 finds Black Mirror revisiting
Kenny Chesney's sold the Blue Chair, rum brand changes hands
Blue Chair Bay Rum by Kenny Chesney/Next Century Spirits Kenny Chesney has sold his Blue Chair Bay Rum brand to North Carolina-based Next Century Spirits. Never fear, Chesney fans and rum connoisseurs: Kenny’s now “one of NCS’s largest percentage
Sammy Hagar pays tribute to fan who coined his Red Rocker nickname
Disney/Michael Le Brecht II Sammy Hagar is paying tribute to the fan who coined his infamous nickname, the Red Rocker. Hagar posted some photos on Instagram of him with fan John Pruner, who recently passed away, sharing that
Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Time After Time’ enters the Spotify Billions Club
Sony Music Entertainment Cyndi Lauper is celebrating a new Spotify milestone. The singer’s classic tune “Time After Time” has just joined the Spotify Billions Club. “We did it! I’m excited to share that ‘Time After Time’ hit
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's sister receives bomb threat: Police
Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post via Getty Images (CHARLESTON, S.C.) — The sister of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett was recently targeted with a bomb threat, the Charleston, South Carolina, Police Department said on Wednesday. Over the weekend, an
Judge order fired probationary federal employees reinstated
Robert Alexander/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration reinstate thousands of probationary employees who were fired last month from a half dozen federal agencies. U.S. District Judge Charles Alsup ordered the
Maddie Font may 'Die from a Broken Heart' after playing song for son
Mercury Nashville “Die from a Broken Heart” may be a #1 song for Maddie & Tae, but it’s not a hit with Maddie Font‘s kid. In a new Instagram video, it’s clear Forrest — who celebrated his first
David Bowie producer Tony Visconti recalls their final conversation
Nigel Wright/Mirrorpix/Getty Images Longtime David Bowie producer Tony Visconti is sharing details of the final conversation he had with Bowie before his January 2016 death from liver cancer. “He said, ‘I’ve got something to tell you.’ And
Nikki Glaser returning to host the Golden Globes in 2026
CBS The Golden Globes are doubling down on Nikki Glaser. The comedian will officially return to host the 83rd annual awards ceremony in January 2026. It will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.
On This Day, March 13, 1993: Eric Clapton hits #1 with 'Unplugged'
On This Day, March 13, 1993… Eric Clapton hit #1 with Unplugged, an album featuring performances from his MTV Unplugged episode, which was recorded live in front of a studio audience. The album, which featured performances of “Tears in
Nate Smith and ERNEST are off to the races
Disney/Randy Holmes Nate Smith and ERNEST are headed to the racetrack to play special NASCAR shows this year. They’ll both headline concerts as part of the Busch Light Summer Music Series, with ERNEST taking the stage at
Watch newly unearthed video of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers covering ‘Wild Thing’
Jason Merritt/FilmMagic The Tom Petty estate continues to unearth treasures from the late rocker’s vault, and they’re once again sharing their finds with fans. The Petty Legacy archives has just released a newly restored video of Petty and
21 state attorneys general sue to block Department of Education's dismantling
Robert Knopes/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A group of 21 Democratic attorneys general are suing the Trump administration to block the dismantling of the Department of Education, alleging the firing of 50% of its
Pete Buttigieg won't seek Senate, Michigan governor jobs amid presidential bid speculation
Shannon Finney/Getty Images (LANSING, Mich.) — Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced Thursday morning that he will not run for U.S. Senate or governor in the state of Michigan, potentially clearing the way to possibly mount
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates spar over abortion law, Musk and Trump during lively debate
Wisconsin State Capitol; Jordan McAlister/Getty Images (MILWAUKEE) — Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford sparred over how the court might impact abortion law in the state, as well as the involvement of Elon Musk
White House withdraws David Weldon's nomination to be Trump's CDC director, sources say
Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The White House on Thursday pulled President Donald Trump’s nomination of Dr. David Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, multiple sources told ABC
AG Pam Bondi forms internal team to work with DOGE on DOJ cost-cutting efforts: Sources
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Justice is preparing for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to begin working with the agency to identify “cost-cutting” measures, with Attorney General Pam Bondi this week establishing an
Rod Stewart finally plays 200th Las Vegas show — seven months late
Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment In August of 2024, Rod Stewart was supposed to perform the 200th show of his Las Vegas residency, Rod Stewart: The Hits, at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, but it was canceled after he
Flooding, debris flow possible as rain slams Los Angeles; evacuation orders issued
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Dangerous, heavy rain is pounding the Los Angeles area, bringing a threat of flooding and debris flow to spots impacted by the recent devastating wildfires. The rain will fluctuate from heavy to
Suspected arson at Bayer executive's home being investigated by FBI: Sources
Sean Gallup/Getty Images (MADISON, N.J.) — The FBI is now involved in the investigation into a suspected arson earlier this month at the New Jersey home of a Bayer pharmaceutical executive, law enforcement sources told ABC News.
'Pride & Prejudice' getting theatrical rerelease for its 20th anniversary
Focus Features Fans of the 2005 version of Pride & Prejudice will now get to relive the magic on the big screen. In honor of the beloved movie’s 20th anniversary, Focus Features is bringing it back to theaters nationwide
Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU champagne, other alcohol products
Makoto Honda / 500px/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on champagne and other alcohol products from the European Union, escalating a global trade war that has roiled markets and stoked
Trump pardons convicted Tennessee lawmaker once represented by the White House counsel
Caroline Purser/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A former Tennessee lawmaker who was once represented by White House Counsel David Warrington said he received a pardon from President Donald Trump after pleading guilty to an illegal campaign finance scheme
Stock futures even Thursday amid trade war and looming government shutdown
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City. (NEW YORK) — Stocks futures were again showing jitters early Thursday, after a reprieve for the S&P and NASDAQ on Wednesday
Trump's envoy arrives in Russia for Ukraine ceasefire talks
Steve Witkoff, special envoy to the Middle East. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (LONDON) — President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff landed in Moscow on Thursday morning for discussions on a proposed 30-day ceasefire in
Putin demands Kursk total victory ahead of Moscow talks with Trump envoy
(Connect Images/Getty Images) (LONDON) — Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a command center in Kursk on Wednesday, ordering troops there to “destroy” all Ukrainian formations remaining in the contested border region. “Your task is to completely destroy
In brief: Seth Green joins final season of 'The Conners' and more
Seth Green is joining The Conners family. The actor will be part of the show’s cast for its upcoming seventh and final season, according to Deadline. He’ll play a character named Chad, who is a new friend
Woman charged with holding 'severely emaciated' stepson in captivity for over 20 years: Police
A woman was charged for allegedly holding her “severely emaciated” stepson in captivity for over 20 years, since he was 11 years old, and forcing him to endure “prolonged abuse, starvation, severe neglect, and inhumane treatment,” police
EPA takes aim at water, air and toxics protections as part of massive deregulation campaign
(Skyhobo/Getty Image) (WASHINGTON) — Calling it the “biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history,” the Environmental Protection Agency rolled out sweeping moves Wednesday aimed at walking back environmental protections and eliminating a host of climate change regulations, some
Death of Kentucky teen sparks investigation into possible sextortion scheme
(Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images) (GLASGOW, Ky.) — Eli Heacock was like many 16-year-olds. The Glasgow, Kentucky, teenager enjoyed playing tennis, telling “dad jokes” and spending time with his father, who his mom said was “his best friend.” “He
Scoreboard roundup — 3/12/25
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONHornets 110, Hawks 123Thunder 118, Celtics 11276ers 105, Raptors 118Clippers 119, Heat 104Suns 104, Rockets 111Jazz 115, Grizzlies 122Mavericks 116, Spurs 126Timberwolves 115, Nuggets
Pope spends 12th anniversary as head of Catholic church in hospital as recovery continues
Candles with a portrait of Pope Francis are seen outside the Policlinico A. Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalized for pneumonia, on March 9, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Pope Francis was hospitalized in Rome on February
Parmalee is 'stretching out a little bit' on 'Fell in Love with a Cowgirl'
BBR Parmalee‘s looking to continue the domination of the airwaves that’s given them four number ones in a row — most recently with 2024’s “Gonna Love You” — with their new single, “Cowgirl.” It’s part of their forthcoming
Tiger Woods biopic in the works with Barack, Michelle Obama in talks to produce
Megan Briggs/TGL/TGL via Getty Images A biopic about Tiger Woods is in the works. Amazon MGM is developing the film, with Barack and Michelle Obama‘s company Higher Ground in talks to produce it. Deadline first reported the
Heart’s Nancy Wilson on the band’s return to the stage: ‘It’s a little sweeter now'
Photo by Criss Cain After Heart had to postpone their Royal Flush tour in 2024 so Ann Wilson could undergo cancer treatment, the band finally launched the tour in February. But there was one little snag prior
Swatting call about possible armed person at San Bernardino hospital sparks massive police presence
KABC chopper over Loma Linda University Medical Center. Via KABC. (LOS ANGELES) — Reports of a possibly armed person at a San Bernardino, California, hospital sparked a massive law enforcement response Wednesday evening, but authorities later cleared
Fired Education Department worker: 'We got the sense that we were disposable.'
(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Joe Murphy, whose position as a management and data analyst was eliminated when the Department of Education laid off nearly 50% of its workforce Tuesday evening, said on Wednesday that
High school runner who hit opponent in head with baton faces assault and battery charge
Alaila Everett, a senior at I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, Virginia, speaks with ABC News in an interview that aired March 11, 2025, on “Good Morning America.” Via ABC. (NEW YORK) — A high school track
Trump's White House Tesla showcase for Musk raises ethics concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump and White House Senior Advisor, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk sit in a Tesla Model S on the South Lawn of the White House on March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo
Metallica announces free immersive concert film created for the Apple Vision Pro headset
Apple Music and Metallica have announced an “immersive concert experience” film created for the Apple Vision Pro headset. Simply titled “Metallica,” the Apple Immersive concert experience was filmed during the band’s final “M72” stop of 2024 in
Billy Joel and Sting still set for Citi Field co-headlining concert
Despite the recent announcement that Billy Joel’s upcoming tour will be postponed for four months while the singer-songwriter recovers from an unspecified medical condition, Joel and Sting are still scheduled for their ‘one-night-only’ performance at Citi Field