Bill Cody, one of the nation’s most revered country radio personalities from his decades-long roles as an announcer for the Grand Ole Opry and WSM morning show host, died Tuesday in Nashville. He was 67. In recent days, much of Nashville’s country music community had sent out calls for prayer on behalf of Cody, after … Read more
“Toy Story 5” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, and it appears Pixar‘s long-running animated franchise remains in top form after 30 years. The latest sequel is being called “emotional, funny, genuinely warm, and perfect in every way” in rave first reactions. Film critic Scott Menzel posted a glowing review on … Read more
John Bolton is expected to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information as part of a plea deal with the Justice Department, which charged him in October 2025 with 18 counts of mishandling sensitive information. According to the charges, the former National Security Advisor shared diary notes from his time in the … Read more
As it pushes for a record breaking $1.5 trillion defense budget, the Department of Defense wants lawmakers to water down restrictions on the infamous revolving door between the Pentagon and industry, inviting more undue influence from the defense sector. The DoD’s legislative proposal, submitted to Congress for consideration in the FY 2027 National Defense Authorization … Read more
Buried deep inside a 192-page intelligence authorization bill is Section 622, titled “United States-Israel Intelligence Sharing Enhancement.” It would require the president, acting through the director of national intelligence and as necessary the secretary of defense, to “expand and enhance intelligence sharing with the Government of Israel” on a list of subjects that encompasses almost … Read more
Bill Cody, a longtime Nashville radio deejay at the venerable WSM and a regular Grand Ole Opry announcer, died Tuesday after a lengthy battle with kidney and heart failure. He was 67. WSM announced Cody’s death in a social media post. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear friend … Read more
Even Tom Hanks didn’t know that Taylor Swift recorded an original song for “Toy Story 5” until hours before it dropped. “It was top secret,” Hanks told Variety at the Los Angeles premiere of “Toy Story 5” on Wednesday night. “We did not know until, literally, when the moment came. They ushered us into a … Read more
The singer-songwriter recently released the film’s wistful track, “I Knew It, I Knew You” Taylor Swift made a stop at the Dolby Theatre for the premiere of Toy Story 5 on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. While her arrival came as a surprise, it wasn’t totally unexpected, as the star had recently released her new … Read more
The Directors Guild of America has reached a tentative four-year deal with the major studios, wrapping up this year’s round of major negotiations with little drama or fanfare. The DGA did not disclose terms of the deal, which still must be approved by the union’s board and sent to the members for ratification. “Consistent with … Read more
Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at the world premiere of “Toy Story 5” on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Swift didn’t do step and repeat but showed up for a big cast photo. Her attendance at the Dolby Theatre festivities comes on the heels of the release of her new song on the soundtrack, … Read more