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House votes to impeach President Trump for 2nd time

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The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump on charges he incited an “insurrection” at the U.S. Capitol a week ago. The chamber voted 232-197 in favor of impeachment, making Trump the first U.S. president in history to be impeached twice.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said as she signed the article of impeachment, “Today, in a bipartisan way the House demonstrated that no one is above the law, not even the president of the United States. That Donald Trump is a clear and present danger to our country and that once again we honor our oath of office to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, so help us God. And now, I sadly and with a heart broken over what this means to our country, of a president who would incite insurrection, will sign the engrossment of the article of impeachment.”

Trump released a video statement from the Oval Office hours after the impeachment, but declined to address the vote. He condemned the violence at the Capitol last week and decried what he described as the “unprecedented assault on free speech” after his suspensions on Twitter and other social media platforms.

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell declined to convene an emergency session to open an impeachment trial in the upper chamber, saying in a statement following the impeachment that there was “no chance that a fair or serious” impeachment trial could conclude before President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated next week.

Trump makes history as 1st president to be impeached a 2nd time

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Luke Combs opens up about his battle with anxiety and OCD

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Luke Combs appeared on an episode of The Big Interview with Dan Rather, opening up for the first time about his struggles with anxiety dating back to the time he was in middle school.

In an issue that’s becoming more and more commonplace in adolescents and adults, Combs told Rather: “I still have my moments here and there, but it’s something I’ve learned about and something I’ve been able to get ahold of. It’s kind of like a unique form of OCD that I have called Purely Obsessional OCD,” he explains of what is sometimes called Pure-O OCD. It’s more about mental compulsions and intrusive thoughts than the compulsive behaviors usually associated with OCD, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.

You can watch the episode of Dan Rather’s “Big Interview” featuring Luke Combs on AXS TV. – here. 

Luke Combs Talks About His Battle With Anxiety, OCD on Dan Rather’s ‘Big Interview’

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Maren Morris Teams up with JP Saxe for “Line by Line”

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Maren Morris and JP Saxe have debuted a new song “Line By Line,” along with an accompanying music video.

“I have always loved being contemplative of the artist vs. muse relationship in songs,” Maren says. “‘Line by Line’ acts as a promise that I’ll never be done writing about my muse in this life because he can’t be summed up in one song. Writing that day with JP was the most fluid, inspiring session. He’s a lyrical faucet. He threw out the line ‘immortalizing my sincerity’ and it blew my mind. I think all in all, we wrote the whole song in an hour and immediately recorded it.”

Take a look at the video for Line by Line – here

Maren Morris Joins Canadian Artist JP Saxe on ‘Line By Line’

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It’s a songwriter’s love song. Continue reading…
 

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HBO Ending ‘Insecure’ After Season 5

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HBO announced will be ending the hit series Insecure after the show’s upcoming Season 5. The series, created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore, first debuted in 2016. In May 2020, it was revealed that the show had been renewed for a 5th season, but no premiere date has surfaced at this time.

In a statement to Deadline, Rae commented on the end of the series saying that she and co-executive producer Penny Prentice “are so grateful that HBO believed in our show from the beginning and kept faith in us to see our vision through the end.” Rae continued, “We always planned to tell this story through five seasons, but we couldn’t have made it this far without the tremendous support of our audience. I feel blessed beyond measure to bring our characters’ stories to an end, on-screen at least.”

In addition to Rae, Insecure also stars Jay Ellis, Yvonne Orji, Natasha Rothwell, Amanda Seales, Alexander Hodge and Kendrick Sampson. Past stars of the show include Lisa Joyce as Frieda and Y’lan Noel. Many other stars have had recurring or guest roles on Insecure, such as Lil Rel Howery, Neil Brown Jr. and Leon Thomas.

‘Insecure’ Is Coming to an End at HBO With Season 5

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Insecure is coming to an end. The Issa Rae-helmed acclaimed HBO series will end with its…
 

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Ellen DeGeneres returns to talk show after battling Covid-19

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Ellen DeGeneres returned to her show for the first time in 2021 with a new episode on Jan. 13, in which the 62-year-old opened up about her recovery from COVID-19. In December, Ellen announced she had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. It took time for DeGeneres to recover and she kept fans updated on her condition while she was in isolation by sharing some messages and videos on social media. 

In the new episode of The Ellen Show, she spoke candidly about her experience with COVID-19, saying she didn’t know how she picked up the illness because she had worn a mask and washed her hands. After finding out her diagnosis, she went home and kept her distance from her wife, Portia de Rossi, who was also tested for COVID-19. The comedian said, “I started to feel better and I’m very fortunate and very blessed. I know a lot of people are struggling with this illness right now, my heart goes out to all of them, as always.”

In the episode, Ellen also spoke with Dr. Sanjay Gupta about the new strain of COVID-19 and what we can possibly expect. They also discussed how COVID-19 cases are rising in Los Angeles, along with the rollout of vaccines.

Ellen DeGeneres returns to talk show after recovering from Covid-19

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Multiple U.S. House Republicans declare support for impeachment of President Trump

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On Tuesday as at least three Republicans said they would vote to impeach him after his supporters stormed the Capitol last week.

Liz Cheney, the No. 3 Republican in the House of Representatives, said: Trump “summoned this mob, assembled the mob, and lit the flame of this attack” on the Capitol last Wednesday, adding, “There has never been a greater betrayal by a President of the United States of his office and his oath to the Constitution,” as the Democratic-led chamber moved forward on a path to remove Trump from office. Cheney, the daughter of former Republican Vice President Dick Cheney, said in a statement, adding: “I will vote to impeach the president.”  Two other Republican House members, John Katko and Adam Kinzinger, said they would also vote for the second impeachment of the president, who leaves office in just eight days.

Their announcements came as Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday refrained from urging their members to vote against impeaching Trump, saying it was a matter of individual conscience. The House plans to vote as soon as Wednesday on an article of impeachment charging Trump with inciting insurrection unless he resigns or Vice President Mike Pence moves to oust him under a provision in the U.S. Constitution.

Making his first public appearance since last Wednesday’s riot, Trump showed no remorse for remarks he made to supporters at a rally before they stormed the seat of Congress: “What I said was totally appropriate,” Trump told reporters as he left for a trip to the U.S.-Mexico border wall near Alamo, Texas. “I want no violence.”

Rep. Liz Cheney, No. 3 House Republican, backs impeaching Trump, says he ‘summoned this mob’

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U.S. expands COVID-19 vaccine to include seniors 65 and up

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On Tuesday, officials at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expanded COVID-19 vaccine availability during the initial phase of distribution to include people age 65 years and older. The changes also give priority to those with underlying health conditions that place them at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 infection.  For instance, people with conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and respiratory illnesses such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, are believed to be at increased risk for severe COVID-19.

HHS secretary Alex Azar said during a press briefing Tuesday, “With the case counts we’re facing now, there’s no time to waste. It’s time to move on to the next phase, [and] this next phase reflects the urgency of the situation we face.” Previously, “phase 1A” of the vaccination recommendations issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in December called for healthcare workers and adults age 75 years and older, particularly those residing in nursing homes, to be given priority.

HHS will also be releasing the nation’s “entire supply” of vaccine for use as first or second doses. As part of Operation Warp Speed, U.S. health officials are monitoring vaccine production at the manufacturer level and are confident that sufficient doses will be available.

Feds Order States to Expand Vaccine Targets as Covid-19 Deaths Surge

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Racing against a rising death toll, the Trump administration has ordered states to offer…
 

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Jamey Johnson and Randy Houser Announce “Country Cadillac” Co-Headlining Tour

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Country singer/songwriters Jamey Johnson and Randy Houser will hit the road for their co-headlining Country Cadillac Tour, which kicks off Feb. 5 at Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth, Texas and include stops in Orlando, Atlanta, Myrtle Beach, Birmingham and more. 

Presale tickets are available Wednesday, January 13 at 10AM local time to Thursday, January 14 at 10PM local time and public on sale begins this Friday, January 15 at 10AM local at jameyjohnson.com/tour and randyhouser.com. Tickets are only available online for this socially distance live tour.

The full list of dates for the Jamey Johnson & Randy Houser ‘Country Cadillac Tour’ can be found below. 

Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser Announce Co-Headlining Acoustic Tour

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Winner of “The Voice” Jake Hoot Duets With Kelly Clarkson on ‘I Would’ve Loved You’

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Season 17 champion of NBC’s The Voice, Jake Hoot, is teaming up with his former coach Kelly Clarkson for his new single, “I Would’ve Loved You.”

Hoot wrote the song alongside Lonestar keyboardist Dean Sams and Jamie Floyd.  He said about the track: “‘I Would’ve Loved You’ is a song about … the choices we make and the consequences that follow. It is a story about someone who has so much love to give, but due to the other person’s decisions, that love turns into a hate that lasts forever,” Hoot explains. ” … I am beyond thankful to Kelly Clarkson for believing in me and recording this song with me!”

The duet will be the leading single from Hoot’s upcoming EP, Love Out of Time. “I Would’ve Loved You” officially drops on Jan. 27, along with the Love Out of Time EP.  It will become available for pre-order beginning Jan. 14.

‘The Voice’ Winner Jake Hoot Taps Kelly Clarkson For ‘I Would’ve Loved You’ Duet

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Aaron Sorkin’s film on Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz to star Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem

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Aaron Sorkin’s movie about the relationship between I Love Lucy stars and real-life couple Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz will have a new star to play Ball. Nicole Kidman has been cast as the television icon, with fellow Oscar-winner Javier Bardem cast as Arnaz. The project has been in the works for several years, with Cate Blanchett set to play Ball at one point.

Being the Ricardos will be written and directed by Sorkin, with Amazon Studios and Escape Artists producing the film, reports Deadline. The film takes place during the one-week production of an I Love Lucy episode, filmed while Ball and Arnaz are faced with a crisis that could end their marriage and careers. The couple’s children, Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr., are among the executive producers.

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem to Play Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in New Movie

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Being the Ricardos, directed by Aaron Sorkin, follows a week in the life of the I Love Lucy…
 

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