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Famed Christian Singer Accused Of 'Living Double Life,' Sexually Assaulting Several Men: Report Famed Christian Singer Accused Of 'Living Double Life,' Sexually Assaulting Several Men: Report
Famed Christian Singer Accused Of 'Living Double Life,' Sexually Assaulting Several Men: Report Multiple men have accused a former singer from a band often dubbed "the Beatles of Christian music" of sexual assault and drug use spanning decades, according to a new report. Michael Tait, 59, a former member of both DC Talk and the Newsboys, was the subject of a two-year investigation by Christian investigative news outlet The Roys Report. In the report, journalists said they had heard rumors for years, calling it the “worst-kept secret in Nashville.” Now, three men have come forward with sexual assault allegations.  Tait was a prominent member of the hugely popular DC Talk for seve…
Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From Teterboro Crashes Into Neighborhood Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From Teterboro Crashes Into Neighborhood
Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From Teterboro Crashes Into Neighborhood A successful music industry executive and a well-known drummer have been identified as the two people killed when a private plane that departed from the East Coast crashed into a military housing neighborhood in California. Eight others were injured. Click here for the latest updated story - IDs Released For All 6 Killed After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes In San Diego The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (F…
ABC Unveils Fall Schedule, New 9-1-1 Spinoff To Premiere ABC Unveils Fall Schedule, New 9-1-1 Spinoff To Premiere
ABC Unveils Fall Schedule, New 9-1-1 Spinoff To Premiere ABC has unveiled its fall lineup for 2025-2026, featuring a new “9-1-1” spinoff. “9-1-1: Nashville,” a spinoff of “9-1-1,” starring Chris O’Donnell will be premiering in the fall on Thursdays, airing after “9-1-1.” “9-1-1’s” other spinoff “9-1-1: Lone Star” was canceled last season. “Shark Tank” will be leaving its longtime Friday perch and move to Wednesdays at 10 p.m. with “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” airing Fridays at 8 p.m. “The Rookie” and “Will Trent” will once again be held until midseason. ABC will also be airing new cycles of “The Bachelor,” “The Golden Bachelor” and “Dancing With…
Former New England Patriot Who Raised Two NFL QBs Dies: 'A 6'7" Hole In Our Hearts' Former New England Patriot Who Raised Two NFL QBs Dies: 'A 6'7" Hole In Our Hearts'
Former New England Patriot Who Raised Two NFL QBs Dies: 'A 6'7" Hole In Our Hearts' A former New England Patriots and New York Giants tight end who was the father of two NFL quarterbacks has died. Don Hasselbeck died when he suffered cardiac arrest at his home on Monday, April 14. His son, three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, announced his father's death on social media. The Cincinnati native who won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Raiders was 70 years old. "There is a 6'7" hole in our hearts," Matt Hasselbeck posted. "He will be so missed by so many. We are beyond grateful that he was our dad and look forward to Heaven and being all together again…
Pop Superstar Sabrina Carpenter Wows Fans, Extends 2025 ‘Short n’ Sweet’ Tour Pop Superstar Sabrina Carpenter Wows Fans, Extends 2025 ‘Short n’ Sweet’ Tour
Pop Superstar Sabrina Carpenter Wows Fans, Extends 2025 ‘Short n’ Sweet’ Tour Still hoping to see Sabrina Carpenter live? It’s not too late! The chart-topping singer and actress, who wowed audiences during the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special in February with a moving duet alongside music legend Paul Simon—who is currently on a tour of his own—is now on a national tour that’s drawing big crowds and even bigger buzz. According to Touring Data, the tour has grossed $33.3 million over 20 shows. That puts her near or at the top of tours so far in 2025. Tickets were so in demand that additional dates were added in Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Pittsburgh, …
Chipotle's Newest Menu Item Brings The Heat With A Sweet Twist: Check It Out Chipotle's Newest Menu Item Brings The Heat With A Sweet Twist: Check It Out
Chipotle's Newest Menu Item Brings The Heat With A Sweet Twist: Check It Out Chipotle's latest menu addition is turning up the heat while also keeping things sweet. The fast-casual chain is adding chipotle honey chicken to its options, the company said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 6. The new flavor is a bold, smoky, and slightly sweet twist on Chipotle's classic grilled chicken. Chipotle tested out the honey chicken in Nashville and Sacramento before the limited-time launch across North America and Europe. "Chipotle honey chicken was our top performing limited-time offer in test markets and we're excited for guests to taste this bold, new protein w…
Spirit Adding First Nonstop Flights To Two Southern Cities From Newark Airport Spirit Adding First Nonstop Flights To Two Southern Cities From Newark Airport
Spirit Adding First Nonstop Flights To Two Southern Cities From Newark Airport New Jersey travelers will soon be able to fly nonstop to two new destinations in the South. Spirit Airlines will offer direct service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA). Spirit announced the flights in news releases on Wednesday, Mar. 5.  Nonstop flights to Chattanooga will begin on Wednesday, June 4, and service to Columbia will start the next day. The flights will take off four times a week and introductory fares start at $50 one way. In June, Spirit will also begi…
Quakertown's Sabrina Carpenter Adds Two PA Shows Among New Short n' Sweet Tour Dates Quakertown's Sabrina Carpenter Adds Two PA Shows Among New Short n' Sweet Tour Dates
Quakertown's Sabrina Carpenter Adds Two PA Shows Among New Short n' Sweet Tour Dates If you need another cup of "that me espresso," Sabrina Carpenter will have some for you in the fall. Carpenter is extending her Short n’ Sweet Tour with an additional North American leg, the pop singer announced on Instagram on Thursday, Feb. 27. The new dates include stops in Pittsburgh and New York City. The tour extension comes after the Quakertown, Pennsylvania, native won two Grammys and was nominated for four others on Sunday, Feb. 2. "Can't wait to see you all for one last short n' sweet hurrah," Carpenter posted. View this post on Instagram …
Another American Hostage To Be Freed Following Teacher's Return From Russia, Albany Native Says Another American Hostage To Be Freed Following Teacher's Return From Russia, Albany Native Says
Another American Hostage To Be Freed Following Teacher's Return From Russia, Albany Native Says One day after Pennsylvania teacher Marc Fogel returned home from Russian imprisonment, another American hostage is expected to be freed, President Trump’s special envoy for hostages, Adam Boehler, told Fox News. The unnamed hostage is expected to be released on Wednesday, Feb. 12, Boehler, an Albany native and UPenn graduate, said during an interview with Sean Hannity on Tuesday evening, Feb. 11. “It’s another in a stream of hostages. It’ll be unilateral as well. And I can’t release [the person’s name] until the person’s released, obviously it could endanger the hostage release and that I c…
Boston Gets 'Closer' to Nine Inch Nails: Rock Hall-Of-Famers To Perform At TD Garden Boston Gets 'Closer' to Nine Inch Nails: Rock Hall-Of-Famers To Perform At TD Garden
Boston Gets 'Closer' to Nine Inch Nails: Rock Hall-Of-Famers To Perform At TD Garden Nine Inch Nails are heading out on tour for the first time in three years, the rock band said. Nine Inch Nails have announced their long-awaited "Peel It Back Tour 2025", Live Nation said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 22. It's the first tour for the band led by singer and composer Trent Reznor since a 2022 tour across the U.S. and the United Kingdom. The group known for 90s alt-rock hits like "Closer" and "The Hand That Feeds" will play throughout Europe in June and July. The first U.S. show will be in Oakland, California, on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Nine Inch Nails will perform at&n…
NYers To Receive Cut Of $4.8M Settlement With SmileDirectClub Over Improper Billing NYers To Receive Cut Of $4.8M Settlement With SmileDirectClub Over Improper Billing
NYers To Receive Cut Of $4.8M Settlement With SmileDirectClub Over Improper Billing Thousands of New Yorkers will benefit from a $4.8 million settlement with the now-defunct SmileDirectClub over improper billing practices. The former Nashville, Tennessee-based teledentistry company agreed to the move after it continued to charge more than 28,000 consumers despite filing for bankruptcy and stopping services in September 2023. Multiple complaints were filed with the New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) after consumers were told to keep making monthly installment payments despite no longer receiving aligner treatment. In December 2023, OAG sent a cease-and-de…
Sayville Native Melissa Joan Hart Touts Relief Fund After ‘Devastating’ Fire Damages Businesses Sayville Native Melissa Joan Hart Touts Relief Fund After ‘Devastating’ Fire Damages Businesses
Sayville Native Melissa Joan Hart Touts Relief Fund After ‘Devastating’ Fire Damages Businesses Actress Melissa Joan Hart is showing some love for her hometown on Long Island following a fire that damaged several businesses. The “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” star, who grew up in Sayville, took to Instagram to share a relief fund created to help the half dozen businesses that were damaged in the blaze along the beloved Main Street on Friday, Oct. 25. “The town I grew up in, Sayville, New York, had a devastating fire yesterday and many small businesses suffered big losses,” the 48-year-old Hart wrote. “I'm donating to the chamber of commerce to help them get back on their feet hopefully i…
Driver Was Spinning Tires Before Killing Belmar Lawyer In Nashville Crosswalk: Police Driver Was Spinning Tires Before Killing Belmar Lawyer In Nashville Crosswalk: Police
Driver Was Spinning Tires Before Killing Belmar Lawyer In Nashville Crosswalk: Police A 58-year-old New Jersey attorney and lobbyist was killed in Nashville, TN on Saturday, Oct. 19 after he was struck by a vehicle, authorities said. Michael O'Connell, of Belmar, was crossing the street with the walk light when he was struck by 2009 Dodge pickup truck attempting to make a left turn, Nashville police said in a release. The driver, Joey Nixon, 36, had a green light but failed to yield to the pedestrian, police said. O’Connell died at the scene, police said. Nixon was spinning his tires and speeding prior to the crash, witnesses told police. O'Connell was a lawyer and a l…
Southwest To Offer Direct Flights To Nashville From Albany International Airport Southwest To Offer Direct Flights To Nashville From Albany International Airport
Southwest To Offer Direct Flights To Nashville From Albany International Airport Good news for those who love country music and plenty of barbecue: Southwest Airlines has announced it will begin offering direct flights from the Capital Region's Albany International Airport (ALB) next year. Airport officials announced on Thursday, Sept. 26, that Southwest will offer one flight to and from Nashville International Airport each day, six days a week, beginning on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. They added that travelers will make it to the Music City in two hours and 25 minutes. “I am thrilled that Southwest Airlines will soon be offering nonstop service from ALB to BNA - a popular…
'Insane Crossover:' Fans Go Nuts For Bon Jovi Surprise At Jones Beach Pitbull Concert 'Insane Crossover:' Fans Go Nuts For Bon Jovi Surprise At Jones Beach Pitbull Concert
'Insane Crossover:' Fans Go Nuts For Bon Jovi Surprise At Jones Beach Pitbull Concert Worlds collided at Jones Beach Theater on Long Island earlier this month when Pitbull brought out Jon Bon Jovi to Wantagh. Footage of the New Jersey rocker's performance of "It's My Life" alongside Mr. 305 on Thursday, Sept. 12 has been going viral on TikTok, where fans went nuts for the collaboration no one saw coming at the Party After Dark Tour. "Can they drop this remix on Spotify please?" one fan commented on a clip with 1.1M views. "Insane crossover episode," another said. A comment on a different clip with more than 1.9M views said, "Most unexpected collab I didn't know I…
21-Year-Old Mom Killed In Lehigh County Crash On PA Turnpike, Family Says 21-Year-Old Mom Killed In Lehigh County Crash On PA Turnpike, Family Says
21-Year-Old Mom Killed In Lehigh County Crash On PA Turnpike, Family Says A mother is mourning the loss of her daughter and young mother killed in a car crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Monday, Sept. 16, according to a GoFundMe launched by her family. Brianna Quinn, 21, of Palmerton died in the crash, her family says.  The single-vehicle happened on Interstate-276/PA Turnpike near mile marker 350.4 in Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Richard L. Levan told us on Wednesday, Sept. 18.  Brianna had been driving a Nissan sedan in the far left lane and for an unknown reason crossed all three lanes to her right, "struck a PTC yellow …
Mass. Man Caught Watching Child Porn On Plane, Arranging To Have Sex With 5-Year-Old: DA Mass. Man Caught Watching Child Porn On Plane, Arranging To Have Sex With 5-Year-Old: DA
Mass. Man Caught Watching Child Porn On Plane, Arranging To Have Sex With 5-Year-Old: DA A 74-year-old passenger aboard a JetBlue flight was caught by someone sitting near him exchanging child sexual abuse material of children as young as toddlers and having text conversations on how much it would cost to rape them, authorities said.  Jed Cohen, 74, of Dartmouth, is charged with possession of child pornography, disseminating photographs of sexual or intimate parts of a child, and paying for sexual conduct with a child under 18, the Suffolk County District Attorney said.  A judge ordered him held on a $10,000 bond. He must wear a GPS-monitoring device and remain i…
Nashville Man Raped Child In Morris County: Prosecutor Nashville Man Raped Child In Morris County: Prosecutor
Nashville Man Raped Child In Morris County: Prosecutor A 32-year-old Nashville man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a child in Morris County, authorities said. Rony Oviedo-Buezo performed multiple sexual acts with a female child, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Town of Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney said.  He was charged with aggravated sexual assault, attempted aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, authorities said. Buezo was arrested in Tennessee and extradited to New Jersey, authorities said. He is bein…
Maryland Murder Suspect Who Fled To Mexico Captured In Nashville, Sheriff Says Maryland Murder Suspect Who Fled To Mexico Captured In Nashville, Sheriff Says
Maryland Murder Suspect Who Fled To Mexico Captured In Nashville, Sheriff Says A wanted man who fled to Mexico in an attempt to evade arrest for a murder in Maryland has been apprehended, authorities announced on Thursday afternoon. Jose Eduardo Reyes Corrales, who was wanted for first-degree murder from an incident reported in Columbia in June 2023 is in custody and waiting extradition back to Maryland to face the criminal charge. Police say that on June 11, 2023, Corrales, 46, stabbed an acquaintance during an altercation that became physical at the Long Reach Village Center in the 8700 block of Cloudleap Court. The victim was treated at the scene and rushed to an …
College Student From NJ On 'American Idol': Did Conall Gorman Score Ticket To Hollywood? College Student From NJ On 'American Idol': Did Conall Gorman Score Ticket To Hollywood?
College Student From NJ On 'American Idol': Did Conall Gorman Score Ticket To Hollywood? When Conall Gorman's songwriting professor at Belmont University in Nashville, TV began promoting "American Idol" auditions, he went for it. Gorman, 19, watched the singing competition for years growing up in Montclair. Conall Gorman on "American Idol." "American Idol" Clip courtesy of FremantleMedia North America Inc. and 19TV LTD And now, he's on it. Gorman's performance of his own song "Backseat" for Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan air Sunday, March 17. Bryan said he was pulled into the "Conall vortex" with the very first note, Perry adding that he's on the road to being …
GOTCHA! Five Charged With Rash Of Bergen Armed Wristwatch Robberies, Stabbing In PalPark GOTCHA! Five Charged With Rash Of Bergen Armed Wristwatch Robberies, Stabbing In PalPark
Gotcha! Five Charged With Rash Of Bergen Armed Wristwatch Robberies, Stabbing In PalPark Authorities have charged five men with robbing three separate victims of wristwatches – stabbing one of them – in two Bergen County towns, thanks to an arrest by Port Authority police. Two of the robberies occurred in broad daylight on River Road in Edgewater last fall, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said on Friday, March 1. The third included a stabbing in the victim’s driveway in Palisades Park, the prosecutor said. One of two robbers brandished a handgun while a colleague stood lookout when they robbed the first Edgewater victim shortly after 3 a.m. Oct. 24, Musella said. The ro…
Maryland Man Who Targeted, Threatened LGBTQ+ Group, Officials In DC Gets Prison Time: Feds Maryland Man Who Targeted, Threatened LGBTQ+ Group, Officials In DC Gets Prison Time: Feds
Maryland Man Who Targeted, Threatened LGBTQ+ Group, Officials In DC Gets Prison Time: Feds The Howard County man who made death threats targeting an LGBTQ+ advocacy group during an unhinged voicemail he left hours after a mass shooting will be having his phone calls monitored by prison guards for the foreseeable future, according to officials. Adam Michael Nettina, 34, of West Friendship, was sentenced to two years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release after admitting to making threats and sending messages to Maryland and Virginia state delegates who made statements in support of transgender people following the mass shooting in Nashville last March…
Hall Versus Oates: What Went Wrong? Hall Versus Oates: What Went Wrong?
Hall Versus Oates: What Went Wrong? No one thought much of it when Daryl Hall and John Oates set out on separate tours this year. They'd done it before only to reunite for arena shows. So maybe some but not others were surprised by the news that the pair is embroiled in a legal battle, one that led Hall to obtain a temporary restraining order against his now-former music partner. A judge has sealed a lawsuit that Hall filed last week in Nashville, where Oates lives, according to multiple news outlets. So little is known about the dispute -- other than maybe that it's gone too far (but you know it don't matter anyway). Penn…
NJ College Student Jillian Ludwig Dies After Being Shot In Head: Nashville Police NJ College Student Jillian Ludwig Dies After Being Shot In Head: Nashville Police
NJ College Student Jillian Ludwig Dies After Being Shot In Head: Nashville Police Jillian Ludwig, the 18-year-old college student from New Jersey who was shot while walking on a track in Nashville earlier this week, has died, police said. Ludwig, a Belmar native, was in critical condition ever since Tuesday, Nov. 7,  when she was struck by a stray bullet fired by 29-year-old Shaquille Taylor,  who was shooting at a car from a public housing complex across the street, Metro Nashville police said. The Belmont University freshman, an avid runner and musician, died less than two days later, the police department said on Thursday, Nov. 9. Bond for Taylor was set at $280,000…
NJ College Student Shot In Head Walking On Track At Nashville Park, Gunman Charged: PD NJ College Student Shot In Head Walking On Track At Nashville Park, Gunman Charged: PD
NJ College Student Shot In Head Walking On Track At Nashville Park, Gunman Charged: PD An 18-year-old college student from New Jersey is in critical condition after being shot walking the track at a park in Nashville, TN, Tuesday, Nov. 7, authorities said. UPDATE: Jillian Ludwig has died, police in Nasvhille said Nov. 8. Original news story continues below: Shaquille Taylor, 29, has been charged with aggravated assault and evidence tampering in the incident that left Jillian Ludwig "extremely critical," according to police in Nashville. According to police, Taylor was shooting at a car from a public housing complex across the street, when a bullet hit Ludwig in the head as…
Greenwich Schools Threat Likely 'Swatting' Incident, Police Say Greenwich Schools Threat Likely 'Swatting' Incident, Police Say
Greenwich Schools Threat Likely 'Swatting' Incident, Police Say A threat to schools in a Fairfield County town has been deemed a swatting incident by officials. The incident took place on Tuesday, Oct. 17 when police became aware of a vague threat through social media directed against the Greenwich School System and one of the town’s middle schools. According to Lt. Ted Latiak of the Greenwich Police, no specific threats were identified, but every precaution was taken to ensure the safety of the town’s students and staff members. Working closely with the Board of Education and other town departments, the Police Department has determined that this was a…
Popstar Pink Visits Hersheypark Disguised As Mario Popstar Pink Visits Hersheypark Disguised As Mario
Popstar Pink Visits Hersheypark Disguised As Mario It was not "Me Mario" hanging out at the so-called "Sweetest Place on Earth" over the weekend, it was the three-time Grammy-winning pop star Pink.  Pink, who grew up in Doylestown where she went by her real name Alecia Moore, was outfitted with the disguise by her husband, who also bought similar glasses disguises of Batman and Bluey for their kiddos.  The 44-year-old mom of two posted some videos and photos of the undercover visit on her Instagram.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by P!NK (@pink) In the video, she poked fun at he…
Man Threatened LGBTQ+ Group, Messaged DMV Officials Supporting Trans People After Shooting: DOJ Man Threatened LGBTQ+ Group, Messaged DMV Officials Supporting Trans People After Shooting: DOJ
Man Threatened LGBTQ+ Group, Messaged DMV Officials Supporting Trans People After Shooting: DOJ The Howard County man who made death threats targeting an LGBTQ+ advocacy group during an unhinged voicemail he left hours after the mass shooting in Nashville earlier this year has copped to the crime. Adam Michael Nettina, 34, of West Friendship, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to making threats and sending messages to Maryland and Virginia state delegates who made statements in support of transgender people following the Nashville shooting in March. Specifically, Nettina targeted the Washington, DC-based Human Rights Campaign, federal prosecutors said. “Bias-motivated threats of violence te…
Famed Pitmaster Brings Southern Soul To Jersey City Famed Pitmaster Brings Southern Soul To Jersey City
Famed Pitmaster Brings Southern Soul To Jersey City A new restaurant is bringing Southern flavor to Jersey City. Boots and Bones opened last month in Jersey City at 116 Newark Ave. and has been winning over patrons with its take on popular BBQ fare like brisket and smoked ribs, cooked on the restaurant's two smokers.  The executive chef and pitmaster is Kenny Callaghan, who helped start Manhattan's Blue Smoke and founded the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boots and Bones (@bootsandbonesjc) Kenneth Caufield, one of the partners in the restaurant, …
‘Stop The Bloodshed’: Louisville Shooting Could’ve Been Prevented By Red Flag Law, Hochul Says ‘Stop The Bloodshed’: Louisville Shooting Could’ve Been Prevented By Red Flag Law, Hochul Says
‘Stop The Bloodshed’: Louisville Shooting Could’ve Been Prevented By Red Flag Law, Hochul Says Recent mass shootings that killed six people at an elementary school in Tennessee and five more at a bank in Kentucky might not have occurred had those states implemented so-called “red flag” laws like New York, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. In an op-ed written for USA Today Network and shared on the governor's website, Hochul touted the measures, which allow a court to issue an extreme risk protection order (ERPO) that temporarily prohibits someone from buying or possessing a gun should they be deemed a danger to themselves or others. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the state’s ERPO in…
MD Man Threatened To 'Slaughter' LGBTQ+ Group In DC After Nashville Mass Shooting, Feds Say MD Man Threatened To 'Slaughter' LGBTQ+ Group In DC After Nashville Mass Shooting, Feds Say
MD Man Threatened To 'Slaughter' LGBTQ+ Group In DC After Nashville Mass Shooting, Feds Say The Howard County man who made death threats targeting an LGBTQ+ advocacy group during an unhinged voicemail he left hours after the mass shooting in Nashville earlier this year has copped to the crime. Adam Michael Nettina, 34, of West Friendship, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to making threats and sending messages to Maryland and Virginia state delegates who made statements in support of transgender people following the Nashville shooting in March. Specifically, Nettina targeted the Washington, DC-based Human Rights Campaign, federal prosecutors said. “Bias-motivated threats of violen…