Wizardry, warfare, Wii on ballot for World Video Game HOF

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Wizardry, warfare and Wii are on the ballot as the World Video Game Hall of Fame narrows down its contenders for the class of 2023. The Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced 12 finalists that are being considered for induction in May. The games for consideration include Age of Empires, Angry Birds, … Read more

Willie Nelson headlining 2023 Outlaw Music Festival Tour tour at 90 years old, will come to Texas

Texas country icon Willie Nelson isn’t planning on slowing down when he reaches 90 years old next month. This summer, Nelson will embark on the 2023 Outlaw Music Festival Tour, which will play two shows in Texas. “The 2023 Outlaw tour continues the celebration of Willie’s legendary life and legacy in his milestone 90th birthday … Read more

Cat Stevens to return this summer with a new album

NEW YORK – Legendary British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens will release a new album of original songs this summer that took the “Peace Train” hitmaker over a decade to make and revisits familiar themes of togetherness. The 12-song collection is called “King of a Land” and comes out in June on George Harrison-founded Dark Horse Records. … Read more

Bally Sports owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. The move came after it missed a $140 million interest payment last month. Diamond owns 19 networks under the Bally Sports banner. Those networks have the rights to 42 professional teams — 14 baseball, 16 NBA and … Read more

No Harvey Weinstein retrial on rape, sex assault charges

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles prosecutors told a judge Tuesday that they will not retry Harvey Weinstein, who was convicted of the rape and sexual assault of one woman, on counts involving two others that left jurors deadlocked. Deputy District Attorney Paul Thompson announced the decision to Superior Court Judge Lisa B. Lench at a … Read more