Billy Joel Denounces Unauthorized 'Billy & Me' Biopic

 

Washington — Billy Joel said this week that the upcoming biopic titled Billy & Me is moving forward without his authorization or support, his representative told Variety on May 20. The representative stated the production does not possess Joel's life rights or the required music rights; John Ottman is reported...

Georgia GOP Sends Collins and Dooley to Runoff

 

Atlanta — Derek Dooley will face U.S. Rep. Mike Collins in a June 16 runoff for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate after neither candidate secured the required majority in Tuesday’s primary. Collins, 58, represents a district east of Atlanta. Dooley, 57, is a lawyer and a former college football...

Multiple Alabama GOP Races Headed To June Runoffs

 

Montgomery, Ala. — On Tuesday night, multiple Alabama primary contests failed to produce majority winners, sending several races to June 16 runoffs. U.S. Rep. Barry Moore led the Republican field in the open U.S. Senate contest vacated by Tommy Tuberville and advanced toward a runoff, while statewide GOP attorney general...

Ensler Secures Democratic Nod; GOP Heads Toward Runoff

 

MONTGOMERY, Ala. State Rep. Phillip Ensler was projected Tuesday to be the Alabama Democratic Party’s nominee for lieutenant governor after defeating primary challenger Darryl D. Perryman, according to local reporting and Associated Press projections; Ensler previously served as Senior Policy Advisor for the City of Montgomery and will be on...

Georgia GOP Primary Heads To June Sixteen Runoff

 

Atlanta — Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and businessman Rick Jackson advanced to a June 16 runoff after no candidate in Tuesday's GOP primary reached a majority, with election-night calls from NBC and the Associated Press confirming the contest. Unofficial results posted by the secretary of state's hub and reported...

Bears Narrow Stadium Decision Between Illinois and Indiana

 

Chicago — This week in Orlando, Chicago Bears executives presented stadium plans to NFL owners, reiterating that the franchise is considering two primary locations: Arlington Heights, Illinois, and Hammond, Indiana. Team leaders said ownership impatience is growing, and officials noted that the Bears' progress depends on statewide legislative action and...

Tuberville, Jones To Rematch In Alabama Governor Race

 

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Former U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville won the Republican nomination for governor and will face former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, the Democratic nominee, in the November general election; state primary results and Associated Press projections were reported this week following primary voting in May. The outcome created a rematch...

House Advances Contested South Carolina Congressional Map

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina House passed a congressional redistricting map late Tuesday after hours of debate, advancing a proposal that would redraw districts and potentially give Republicans an additional U.S. House seat. Lawmakers moved to limit amendment opportunities during the special session called by Gov. Henry McMaster. This week...

Family Testimony Highlights Millete Murder Trial This Week

 

CHULA VISTA, Calif. — On Tuesday family members testified in the murder trial of Larry Millete, accused of killing his wife Maya in January 2021. Witnesses included Maya's father, Pablito Tabalanza, who testified that Larry showed a gun and said he wanted to kill someone, and her sister, Maricris Drouaillet,...

Planners Considered Ahmadinejad After Khamenei Strike

 

Washington: This week news reports said US and Israeli planners considered reinstalling former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran's leader after Israeli strikes killed the supreme leader in the opening salvos of the war. The New York Times account, echoed on May 20, states planners and Mossad consulted Ahmadinejad and targeted...