Steve Nedved
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Mar 26
Prosecutors drop charges against Jussie Smollett despite believing actor did it
ABC News(CHICAGO) — In a stunning move, prosecutors in Chicago dropped all charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett on Tuesday despite acknowleging Smollet fabricated a street attack on himself in an attempt to get a pay raise. “We stand behind the investigation and the facts revealed,” said Joe Magats, the first assistant state attorney in …
Mar 26
From “God’s Country” to Tokyo, Japan, Devin Dawson is everywhere these days
ABC/Image Group LADevin Dawson not only co-wrote Blake Shelton’s new single, “God’s Country,” you’ll also hear him singing on the new track. The “Dark Horse” hitmaker co-wrote the tune with Michael Hardy and Jordan Schmidt. You’ll be able to hear the lead release from Blake’s next album this Friday. Meanwhile, Devin also lends his vocals to “Matthew’s Daughter,” a new song from …
Mar 26
Masterpieces renamed at new art exhibition to highlight the role of people of color
Vladislav Zolotov/iStock(PARIS) — Paintings by some of France’s best known artists have been re-named to highlight the role of people of color in art history, part of a new exhibition in Paris that opened Tuesday. The new names, which are displayed at the exhibition “Le modèle noir de géricault à Matisse” (Black Models: from Géricault …
Mar 26
Sackler family pausing donations as top museums cut ties to OxyContin maker
diegograndi/iStock(NEW YORK) — A number of major art institutions and charities are suspending a consistent source of funding because of an ongoing opioid scandal. The Sackler family has come under scrutiny in light of a legal battle involving the pharmaceutical company that they own — Purdue Pharma. The Sackler Trust regularly donates to museums like …
Mar 26
‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett charges dropped; Chicago mayor and top cop furious, calling it a ‘whitewash of justice’
ABC News(CHICAGO) — In a stunning move, prosecutors in Chicago dropped all charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett on Tuesday, a month after he was hit with felony counts stemming from what police said was a staged street attack on himself in an attempt to get a pay raise. The unanticipated development shocked Chicago, and …
Mar 26
“Texas queen[s]” Kelly Clarkson and Maren Morris share the love on their socials
Columbia NashvilleKelly Clarkson is showing Maren Morris some love on social media. “Alright Maren Morris with your new album! Damn! Lovin it!” the original American Idol tweeted. “#RSVP is my new slow jam, don’t worry about it,” she added, referring to the sultry song of that name on Maren’s album Girl. She added, “Y’all need to check her new album out …
Mar 26
Peoria Ag Lab removed from closure list in 2020 budget
Photo courtesy of USDA Representatives Cheri Bustos and Darin LaHood have announced the Peoria Ag Lab has been removed from the closure list and is recommended to be funded in President Trump’s FY2020 budget proposal. Bustos says the lab drives innovation for farmers, consumers and families across the country and calls the announcement a victory …
Mar 26
Missouri River management is still a sore spot for Grassley
The way the U.S. Corps of Engineers is managing the Missouri River continues to be sore spot for Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley. Grassley says the flood control needs to be the Corps’ number one priority. “It’s getting the Corps to realize that they’ve got to put more emphasis on flooding than five or six other …
Mar 26
Luke Combs, B&D, Strait, Miranda, FGL, Aldean, Kelly Clarkson & more set for superstar collaborations on the ACMs
Academy of Country MusicNext month’s ACM Awards will be packed with plenty of superstar collaborations. The popular ACM Flashbacks, which debuted last year, will return, with Luke Combs teaming up with Brooks & Dunn to do their track from REBOOT, “Brand New Man.” Miranda Lambert will duet with George Strait during a Flashback performance, and do a medley of her own biggest hits, too. Kelly Clarkson will deliver …
Mar 26
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma reaches $270 million settlement related to opioid crisis
Pureradiancephoto/iStock(OKLAHOMA CITY) — Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin, settled its first significant lawsuit on Tuesday related to its aggressive marketing of a painkiller that is part of the ongoing nationwide opioid epidemic. The settlement is for $270 million, according to a source with knowledge of the terms, with $200 million earmarked for an …