White House press secretary Jen Psaki tests positive for COVID-19

White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced Tuesday that she tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time in five months.  In preparation for traveling with President Biden to Europe, Psaki said she took a polymerase chain reaction test Tuesday morning, which was positive. Per guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Psaki …

‘And Just Like That’ renewed for second season at HBO Max

HBO Max has picked up a second season of And Just Like That, the ‘Sex and the City’ sequel that wrapped its 10-episode first season in February.  Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis reprised their roles from the 1998-2006 HBO series. as well as serving as executive producers on the new series. Showrunner …

Beyoncé to perform ‘Be Alive” at 2022 Oscars ceremony

Beyoncé will appear on the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony this Sunday, March 27.   The superstar will perform a rendition of her song “Be Alive,” which is nominated for Best Original Song and included in the film ‘King Richard.’  As of press time, it was unclear whether Beyoncé would be performing the song live from Dolby …

‘Saturday Night Live’ to welcome hosts Lizzo, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jerrod Carmichael and musical guests Camila Cabello and Gunna this April

“Saturday Night Live” has announced its April lineup of hosts, including Jerrod Carmichael, Jake Gyllenhaal and Lizzo, who will be pulling double duty as her own musical guest. Gunna and Camila Cabello will perform as musical guests along with Gyllenhaal and Carmichael. Carmichael will make his “SNL” hosting debut April 2, joined by Gunna, who …

Maine Wild Blueberry Queen Competition Returns for 2022

The Union Fair and Maine Wild Blueberry Festival has announced they are bringing back the Maine Wild Blueberry Queen for 2022. The Maine Wild Blueberry Queen Competition will be July 29. Changes include that the competition is open to all ladies who are ages 17 – 25 and are residents of Maine. Marital status now …

‘Poetry Out Loud’ State Finals Winners

The Maine Arts Commission’s ‘Poetry Out Loud’ competition hosted its second year of virtual recitations and 10 students rose through the ranks of schoolwide and regional contests to compete in the Maine State Final in early March. Sofya Lantratova, a senior from George Stevens Academy, is the state champion. Sofya is now on her way …

Red Sox to Honor Longtime Player/Announcer Jerry Remy with Uniform Patch

The Boston Red Sox will honor their legendary announcer, the late Jerry Remy, by wearing a commemorative patch during the 2022 season. Remy, a Massachusetts native, was also a player and coach through his long history with Boston. He passed away in October at age 68 after battling cancer for years. Boston will also honor …

Ex-wife of Missouri GOP Senate candidate Eric Greitens accuses him of domestic violence

Eric Greitens, Missouri’s former governor and current Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, has been accused by his ex-wife Sheena Greitens of allegedly being physically abusive and “unstable,” according to court records filed on Monday. Sheena Greitens and Eric Greitens have been part of an ongoing child custody battle. Their divorce was finalized in May 2020 …

Day 1 of hearings begin for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

President Biden’s nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, addressed senators on the first day of confirmation hearings on Monday, telling the lawmakers she would “decide cases from a neutral posture” if they approve her nomination to the high court.  Jackson told members of the Senate Judiciary Committee: “Members of this committee: If …

Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Regina King and Lin-Manuel Miranda will co-host 2022 Met Gala

This year’s Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night, will be hosted by actors Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Oscar winner Regina King.  According to Vogue, the quartet will serve as the event’s official co-chairs, set to be held on May 2. Reynolds, Lively, Miranda and King will preside over the annual gathering on the …