The areas of the southern United States from Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas to Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky are bracing themselves for more potentially damaging and dangerous weather conditions into Thursday night.
A second and more powerful storm this week threatens to bring violent thunderstorms and flooding rain; the first storm of the week brought torrential rain and localized flooding from part of the upper Texas coast to Louisiana and part of Mississippi into Tuesday night.
Lower Mississippi and Tennessee valleys were hit with destructive severe weather and tornadoes last week, with 56 reports of tornadoes, 27 incidents of large hail and 79 episodes of damaging wind gusts.
The areas of the southern United States from Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas to Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky are bracing themselves for more potentially damaging and dangerous weather conditions into Thursday night.
A second and more powerful storm this week threatens to bring violent thunderstorms and flooding rain; the first storm of the week brought torrential rain and localized flooding from part of the upper Texas coast to Louisiana and part of Mississippi into Tuesday night.
Lower Mississippi and Tennessee valleys were hit with destructive severe weather and tornadoes last week, with 56 reports of tornadoes, 27 incidents of large hail and 79 episodes of damaging wind gusts.
Wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is returning to the Indianapolis Colt after signing a deal for one year and $10 million, with $8 million guaranteed. The 31-year-old Hilton confirmed the news on Twitter Wednesday.
Hilton was a third-round pick of the Colts in 2012. He has made four Pro Bowls throughout his career. However he struggled in 2020, totaling just 762 receiving yards on 56 catches.
Mickey Guyton says she’ll finally have a full-length album ready for release this summer. Guyton said: “Oh yeah, this is coming out this summer. I have so many songs … We might even be double album-ing it, I’m not sure.”
Mickey signed with Capitol Nashville a decade ago; last year she dropped the EP Bridges which included Guyton’s Grammy-nominated single “Black Like Me,” as well as the acclaimed song “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?”
Next up for Guyton will be co-hosting the 2021 ACM Awards with Keith Urban in April.
Celebrities are paying tribute to actor George Segal on social media following his death. Segal’s wife Sonia Segal confirmed on Tuesday that the actor died at the age of 87 due to complications from bypass surgery. Segal most recently portrayed family patriarch Albert ‘Pops’ Solomon on The Goldbergs since the series started in 2013. He also portrayed fashion magazine owner Jack Gallo in Just Shoot Me! and starred in films A Touch of Class, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and more.
“Didn’t know the last time I saw you would be the last time I’d see you,” Wendi McLendon-Covey, who portrays Beverly on The Goldbergs said on Instagram alongside a photo of herself hugging Segal. Hayley Orrantia, who portrays Erica on The Goldbergs also paid homage to Segal on Instagram alongside a video of herself laughing with Segal while on set.
Actress Lea Thompson said on Twitter alongside a photo of herself on set with Segal: “So sad to hear of #georgesegal passing. I loved working with him on #CarolineintheCity and directed him recently on @TheGoldbergsABC he was class talent and a gift to us all #rip friend.”Other Hollywood friends such as Josh Gad, James Gunn, Michael McKean, Melissa Joan Hart, Larry Charles and David Spade also paid tribute.
High School Musical alum Ashley Tisdale and husband Christopher French have welcomed their first child, daughter Jupiter Iris French. Tisdale announced the news on Instagram, sharing a black-and-white photo holding her newborn’s hand, writing that Jupiter has “arrived earth side.”
Tisdale revealed she was pregnant back in September, and later shared the sex of the baby on the way a month later. “I cried I was so happy,” she wrote on Instagram at the time of finding out she would soon have a daughter. Tisdale and French were married in 2014.
Black Widow, starring Scarlett Johansson, will be released on Disney+ and in theaters on July 9 after being slated to debut exclusively in theaters on May 7. The streaming service tweeted: “Black Widow in theaters July 9 and on #DisneyPlus with Premier Access. Additional fees required.” Black Widow co-stars Florence Pugh, David Harbour and O-T Fagbenle. It takes place after the events of the 2016 blockbuster, Captain America: Civil War.
Another film getting a dual-platform release will be Cruella, the live-action 101 Dalmations prequel, starring Emma Stone and Emma Thompson. It will premiere May 28 in theaters, and will also be available on the streaming service.
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, most films have been rescheduled, moved from theaters to streaming services or gotten hybrid releases in both theaters and online. Theaters in Canada and the United States have recently began reopening as people are getting vaccinated and resuming social activities.
The Minnesota Vikings announced Wednesday that they have officially re-signed veteran running back Ameer Abdullah. The 27-year-old Abdulla has spent the last three seasons with Minnesota, gaining 313 total yards and three touchdowns on 55 touches (31 rushes, 24 receptions) for the Vikings from 2018-20).
Abdullah also has served as the Vikings primary kickoff returner. In the last three seasons, Abdullah averaged 24.6 yards per attempt. His longest return in a Vikings uniform went for 38 yards in 2019.
Lamb Of God have released a new quarantine performance video for their track “Routes” featuring Testament frontman Chuck Billy.
Chuck Billy had this to say, “It’s always an honor to be asked to perform with LAMB OF GOD, especially on this song. It has such a deep meaning for me personally with my native American heritage. I’m happy Randy included me to get the message out about what is going on with Native Americans in the USA.”
The band released the video to celebrate the release of the deluxe edition their 2020 self-titled album, set to be released this Friday, March 26th. Take a look at the video for “Routes” at the link – here.
Rammstein have announced that they have again been forced to postpone their European stadium tour due to the pandemic lockdowns, and will now be hitting the road in 2022.
The band said in a statement: “Due to the expected ongoing event-bans and restrictions related to COVID-19, Rammstein are unfortunately forced to postpone the planned European Stadium Tour again. The band and everyone involved are very disappointed about this. Given the lack of planning reliability for holding events of this size, this step is unavoidable. The concerts are rescheduled to 2022. Unfortunately, some minor changes had to be made and the show in Belfast will be cancelled entirely. Tickets for Belfast will be refunded, all other tickets remain valid! The band is using the time off to continue working on new songs. We look forward to seeing you in 2022!”