Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announces resignation

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday, amid mounting pressure from within his party following a crushing defeat in July’s parliamentary elections. Ishiba, who took office last October, had resisted calls from rivals inside
Lady A to launch first-ever Christmas tour, release second holiday album

Lady A will celebrate the holiday season this year with their first-ever Christmas tour, the “This Winter’s Night Tour,” which kicks off Dec. 5 in Atlanta at The Woodruff Arts Center’s Atlanta Symphony Hall. The holiday tour
Lindsay Ell releases the song ‘magic’ from new EP ‘fence sitter’

Lindsay Ell has announced the release of her new EP, fence sitter, set to come out on October 3. According to press notes, “‘fence sitter’ explores themes of reclaiming truth, questioning motherhood, and keeping faith in oneself.’
RFK Jr testifies before Senate on CDC shake-ups, vaccine policies

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday to defend his recent overhaul of leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and his decisions regarding
Chase Rice returns with the new single, “Two Tone Trippin’”

Chase Rice is back with a brand-new single, “Two Tone Trippin’,” featuring fellow singer-songwriter Wyatt McCubbin and inspired by a trip to Rollinsville, Colorado. “Two Tone Trippin’” is co-written by Rice, McCubbin, and producer Oscar Charles, and
Zach Bryan and Gabriella Rose share stripped-back version of “Madeline”

Zach Bryan teams up with country newcomer Gabriella Rose for a stripped-back duet of his new track “Madeline”. “Madeline” is the latest song from Bryan this year. Last month, she shared a track bundle titled “Streets of
Legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies at age 91

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91 in Milan, Italy. The Armani Group announced in a statement posted to the designer’s Instagram: “With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of
Governor DeSantis, state Surgeon General announce plan to end all vaccine mandates in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo have announced that they will work to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates in the state. Ladapo declared at a press conference, “every single one of
Judge rules that critical DNA evidence will be allowed in Gilgo Beach serial killer case

A New York judge ruled Wednesday that prosecutors can present DNA evidence they say connects Rex Heuermann, the suspect accused of being the Gilgo Beach serial killer, to six of the seven women he is charged with
Nate Smith earns fourth consecutive No. 1 with ‘Fix What You Didn’t Break’

Nate Smith has extended his record-breaking streak and earned his fourth consecutive No. 1 on the country charts with ‘Fix What You Didn’t Break.’ Smith’s newest No. 1 follows his preivous three, back-to-back multi-week chart-toppers: ‘Whiskey On