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Second Weekend In January Events
A list of the several events planned for this weekend in the Mother Lode.
Man crashes into Taylor Swift’s NY building, police say
Police say a Virginia man has been arrested for drunkenly crashing a car into Taylor Swift’s New York City apartment building and trying to gain entry
Family says lax security allowed killing of rapper Drakeo
A lack of security allowed dozens of men to ambush rapper Drakeo the Ruler, who was beaten and stabbed to death backstage at a Los Angeles music festival
Review: Brent Cobb’s gospel album is deserving of praise
Brent Cobb makes a spiritual lane change with his first gospel album “And Now Let's Turn to Page
‘Pam & Tommy’ recaps sex tape drama through a #MeToo lens
The new Hulu series “Pam & Tommy” tells the story of the whirlwind courtship and marriage of “Baywatch” star Pamela Anderson and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee
Iron Maiden Bruce Dickinson embarks on spoken word tour
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has worn many hats, and even “some incredibly ridiculous trousers,” as he puts it
Spotify says it will grant Young’s request to remove music
Spotify says it will grant veteran rocker Neil Young's request to remove his music from its streaming platform
David Mugar, force behind Boston July 4th celebration, dies
The businessman and philanthropist who transformed the Boston Pops July Fourth concert and fireworks show from a small local event into a nationally televised extravaganza has died
Review: North Mississippi Allstars fly high on ‘Set Sail’
The new album from the North Mississippi Allstars, “Set Sail,” is a 10-song set with a funk foundation
Man accused of stabbing K-9 now charged with killing father
A Houston man accused of stabbing a police dog has now been charged with murder in the death of his father, whose body was found hidden in his home's garage
Howie Mandel urges pal Jay Leno to air ‘Late Night’ laundry
Howie Mandel has a bone to pick with his longtime friend Jay Leno
New this week: ‘Ice Age,’ Kevin James and ‘The Gilded Age’
This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from the legendary group The Temptations, the latest addition to the animated “Ice Age” franchise and a new series on HBO by “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes called “The…
Police: Gunmen kill Pakistani reporter working for local TV
Police and industry officials say gunmen on a motorcycle have shot and killed a Pakistani journalist in the eastern city of Lahore before fleeing the scene
CBS retools streaming service to better resemble TV network
CBS News says it is retooling its streaming service to better incorporate programs and personalities from the television network
Josh Duggar seeks new trial or acquittal in child porn case
Former reality TV star Josh Duggar has asked a federal judge for a new trial or an acquittal, a little over a month after he was convicted of receiving and possessing child pornography
Mars gives M&M’s a makeover to promote inclusivity
Candy maker Mars is giving a makeover to its six M&M’s characters as a way to promote inclusivity
Louie Anderson, comic, Emmy winner for ‘Baskets,’ dies at 68
Louie Anderson, whose four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely and Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series “Baskets,” has died at age 68
Today in History
Today in History
Today is Friday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2022. There are 337 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On Jan. 28, 1973, a cease-fire officially went into effect in…
Mattel wins back rights for Disney Frozen, princess products
Toy company Mattel has won back the licensing rights for Disney’s princess and “Frozen” franchises
Chanté Adams makes Broadway debut in a full-circle moment
There are two women who Chanté Adams always thanks before hitting the stage each night on Broadway: her grandmothers, together in a picture frame in her dressing room
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 30-Feb. 5
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Jan. 30-Feb. 5 include actor Olivia Colman, musician Phil Collins and country singer Clint Black
Today in History
Today in History
Today is Monday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2022. There are 341 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On Jan. 24, 1989, confessed serial killer Theodore Bundy was…
Today in History
Today in History
Today is Saturday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2022. There are 343 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court, in its Roe v. Wade…
French actor Gaspard Ulliel, 37, dies after ski accident
French actor Gaspard Ulliel has died at 37 after a skiing accident in the Alps
Today in History
Today in History
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2022. There are 346 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On Jan. 19, 1981, the United States and Iran signed an…
