Day: February 24, 2025

Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter says ‘American Idol’ judges made her ‘so mad’ by asking her to do grandma’s song

9:42 pm February 24, 2025

Country legend Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter, Emmy Russell, didn’t necessarily want to perform her grandmother’s iconic song while appearing on “American Idol” last year. During an appearance on “The Thrivalist Podcast,” the country singer revealed that while it wasn’t her idea to sing “Coal Miner’s Daughter” during the competition show, she didn’t walk away with any […]

US-Ukraine rift breaks out at United Nations on 3rd anniversary of the war

9:34 pm February 24, 2025

The U.S. is pushing United Nations (U.N.) member states to back its resolution marking the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war that does not underscore Kyiv’s territorial integrity. The U.S. draft resolution, put forward on Friday, pits the U.S. against Ukraine and its European allies, who pitched a lengthier resolution that lays blame on Russia […]

Newly sworn-in FBI Director Kash Patel welcomes Dan Bongino as deputy director: ‘He’s a cops cop’

9:27 pm February 24, 2025

FBI Director Kash Patel, who was just sworn in on Friday, issued a post on Monday declaring that he is “proud to welcome Dan Bongino as the next Deputy Director of the FBI.” “His leadership, integrity, and deep commitment to justice make him the ideal choice to help lead the FBI at this critical time. […]

Germany’s new conservative leader looks to ‘achieve independence’ from US

9:23 pm February 24, 2025

Germany’s chancellor-elect, Friedrich Merz, leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union party, said his “absolute priority” upon taking up the top job will be to secure Europe so that it can “achieve independence” from Washington. “I would never have thought that I would have to say something like this in a TV show but, after […]

Roberta Flack, ‘Killing Me Softly with His Song’ singer, dead at 88

9:15 pm February 24, 2025

Roberta Flack has died. She was 88 years old. The Grammy award-winning singer, who was known for hits such as “Killing Me Softly With His Song” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” passed away on Monday. She died at home surrounded by family, according to Flack’s publicist. HOLLYWOOD STARS WHO DIED IN […]