Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past
Tennessee’s governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native’s long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, songwriting and advocacy for second chances. The rapper-turned-singer whose legal name is Jason Deford has spoken for years about his redemption arc before diverse audiences, from people serving time in […]
Netflix announces new Kennedy family series starring Michael Fassbender
One of America’s most famous families is getting the Netflix treatment. A new drama series titled “Kennedy,” based on Fredrik Logevall’s book titled “JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917-1956,” is coming soon, the streaming giant announced Monday. The series will star Michael Fassbender as the family patriarch, Joe Kennedy, Sr., and will “explore the triumphs […]
Rob and Michele Reiner died from ‘multiple sharp force injuries,’ medical examiner concludes
Los Angeles — Rob and Michele Reiner died from “multiple sharp force injuries,” according to new records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner listing their cause of death. The couple’s son, Nick Reiner, is accused of fatally stabbing his parents. The medical examiner determined the manner of death to be “homicide,” the records released Wednesday show, indicating their deaths […]
New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as head coach
The first big move of the NFL head coach hiring cycle has been made by the New York Giants. The Giants have hired Super Bowl-winning head coach John Harbaugh for their vacancy. They were one of nine NFL teams with an opening at head coach. “I want to thank John Mara, Steve Tisch, Chris Mara, and Joe Schoen for […]
Indiana has gotten to the mountaintop. Staying there might be harder than the climb
Jeff Utzinger celebrates after defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 for the national title. Carmen Mandato/Getty ImagesMiami Gardens — A piece of red confetti clung to Curt Cignetti’s neck as he shared the secret sauce of his Indiana football team’s success: Good people, hard work, attention to detail, and a processed approach. Indiana kept its circle tight and held its […]

