The pain hasn’t eased, and Shivy Brooks doubts it ever will. He calls it “immeasurable and seemingly never-ending”—the ache of losing his hero son. Yet even inside that grief, he can say without hesitation that he is proud of his “baby boy,” Bryce, for the way the 16-year-old placed four frightened children ahead of himself. … Read more
Remembering Tim Conway: A Comic Legend Who Defined Generations Tim Conway, who passed away yesterday at 85, once felt like he was everywhere. Between his long run on The Carol Burnett Show, his films with Don Knotts, and his endless guest appearances across television, he became one of the most instantly recognizable comedians of the … Read more
Lauren Alaina Is Excited for CMA Night — But Even More Excited for Lainey Wilson Lauren Alaina is gearing up for a big night at the 2025 CMA Awards, but what she’s most thrilled about isn’t her own job—it’s watching her “Thicc as Thieves” duet partner, Lainey Wilson, take on the role of host. “I’m … Read more
Toby Keith and the Story Behind “Upstairs Downtown” About the ArtistBorn on July 8, 1961, in Clinton, Oklahoma, Toby Keith became one of country music’s most commanding and influential voices. With his unmistakable baritone, sharp humor, and knack for fusing traditional honky-tonk roots with stadium-ready energy, Keith carved out a career that spanned more than … Read more
Immigration Protest in Suburban Chicago Sparks National Debate A routine Friday protest outside a federal immigration processing facility in Broadview, Illinois, escalated into confrontation between demonstrators and immigration enforcement agents, bringing national attention to a local congressional campaign and raising fresh questions about the boundaries between civil disobedience and federal authority. The Facility Under Scrutiny … Read more
The shout cracked across the office like a stapler gun. “Little Johnny, in my office. Now!” Johnny jogged in, heart pounding, palms already sweaty against his slacks. “Yes, sir,” he said, spine straight as a ruler. His boss leaned forward, jaw tight. “I just watched you argue with a customer. How many times have I … Read more
Julia Roberts Transforms for Role in August: Osage County On the set of the 2013 film August: Osage County, Julia Roberts stepped into character as Barbara Weston with a look far from her usual red-carpet style. Dressed simply in jeans, layered tops, and with her hair pulled back in a ponytail, Roberts embraced a more … Read more
A Dentist’s Office Gone Wrong Tim Conway and Harvey Korman created one of the most unforgettable comedy moments in TV history with The Carol Burnett Show’s classic sketch, “The Dentist.” What was meant to be a simple scene quickly spiraled into complete comedic chaos as Conway’s clueless dentist tried to treat Korman’s increasingly panicked patient. … Read more
Cole Swindell Joins Brandon Lake On Stage In Atlanta For Powerful Worship Moment “What if we all talked to Jesus like a friend, talked to our friends about Him, and didn’t stop ’til we got everybody in?” That’s the question at the heart of Cole Swindell’s new single, “Make Heaven Crowded,” released on September 26 … Read more
Lainey Wilson Returns to Houston with Emotion, Laughter, and Gratitude Lainey Wilson’s long-awaited return to Houston, Texas was nothing short of emotional. The Heart Like a Truck singer finally took the stage at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for her rescheduled Whirlwind World Tour stop, which was postponed earlier this fall — and the crowd’s … Read more