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Country Icon Tracy Lawrence Returns to the Road with 2026 No Alibis Tour

Country hitmaker Tracy Lawrence is hitting the road in 2026 on his newly announced No Alibis Tour.

Named after the Texas native’s second studio album and hit song of the same name, the tour will hit cities across the U.S. starting March 12 and continue through much of the year, with additional dates to be announced.

Tracy Lawrence; Photo by Caylee Robillard
Tracy Lawrence; Photo by Caylee Robillard

Lawrence will also return to Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium for the third year in a row, following back-to-back sellout shows.

“This year felt like the right time to lean back into headlining more shows and really celebrate these songs with the folks who’ve been there from the beginning and love real country music,” Lawrence shared. “The No Alibis Tour is about showing up and sharing a night that reminds us why we fell in love with country music in the first place. I can’t wait to sing all the hits together!”

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Presale kicks off today, Jan. 28, at 10 a.m. local time; general on-sale begins Friday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m. local time. Purchase tickets here

In 2025, Tracy Lawrence took the country by storm, hitting the road for headline shows and sharing the stage with Josh Turner. He also made a return to the NFR, joining Rodeo Live! for an interview after his performance. Last year, the country legend brought down the house at Stagecoach, filling the Palomino Stage with a lively crowd singing along to every one of his timeless hits.

With over 13 million albums sold and 18 No. 1 singles, Lawrence has been a cornerstone of country music for more than three decades, leaving a lasting mark on the genre with hits like “I See It Now,” “Texas Tornado,” “Time Marches On,” and many more.

Tracy Lawrence No Alibis Tour Dates:

March 12, 2026 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

March 14, 2026 in Gonzales, La. at Bulls, Bands and Barrels*

March 26, 2026 in Riverside, Iowa at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

March 27, 2026 in Clear Lake, Iowa at Surf Ballroom

March 28, 2026 in Du Quoin, Ill. at Cord McCoy DuQuoin Rodeo

April 10, 2026 in Lake Charles, La. at Golden Nugget Lake Charles – Grand Event Center

April 16, 2026 in El Paso, Texas at The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center – Kendall Kidd Performance Hall*

April 17, 2026 in Canyon, Texas at The Backyard at the Lumberyard*

April 18, 2026 in Georgetown, Texas at Two Step Inn Festival

April 23, 2026 in Duluth, Minn. at Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Symphony Hall*

April 25, 2026 in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. at Crystal Grand Music Theatre

May 2, 2026 in Marietta, Ohio at Peoples Bank Theatre

May 3, 2026 in Nashville, Tenn. at Ryman Auditorium

May 7, 2026 in Savannah, Ga. at Johnny Mercer Theater*

May 8, 2026 in Dothan, Ala. at Dothan Civic Center*

May 14, 2026 in Wichita, Kan. at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center Concert Hall*

May 16, 2026 in Pasadena, Texas at Pasadena Strawberry Festival

May 28, 2026 in Spartanburg, S.C. at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium*

May 29, 2026 in Roanoke, Va. at Berglund Performing Arts Center*

May 30, 2026 in Reading, Pa. at Santander Performing Arts Center*

June 7, 2026 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. at Carolina Country Music Festival

June 11, 2026 in Decatur, Ala. at Rock the South*

June 12, 2026 in Corinth, Miss. at Crossroads Arena*

June 19, 2026 in Wildwood, N.J. at Barefoot Country Music Festival

June 20, 2026 in Cumberland, Md. at First Peoples Wing-Off & Music Festival

June 21, 2026 in Webster, Mass. at Indian Ranch Amphitheatre

June 27, 2026 in Bonner Springs, Kan. at Country Stampede

July 10, 2026 in Midland, Texas at Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center*

Aug. 7, 2026 in Peoria, Ill. at Prairie Home Alliance Theater*

Aug. 8, 2026 in Worthington, Iowa at Worthington Memorial Park

Aug. 29, 2026 in Long Beach, Calif. at Cali Country Cruise

* presented by Peachtree Entertainment

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Ted Lasso Season 4: First, Hilarious Look!

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It’s been 10 months since we learned the exciting news:

Ted Lasso has been renewed for Season 4.

Now, meanwhile, Apple TV has come out and revealed some major details regarding the return of Jason Sudeikis and the beloved character he brought years ago to the small screen.

(Apple TV)

First, we can confirm the show will release new episodes this summer. No exact premiere date has yet been announced.

Second, we now know for certain that Ted will be taking the reigns of a women’s soccer team.

“Ted returns to Richmond, taking on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women’s football team,” the official Season 4 synopsis reads. “Throughout the course of the season, Ted and the team learn to leap before they look, taking chances they never thought they would.”

In one of the first images released by the streaming platform (above), Ted is joined by a new assistant coach alongside returning Coach Beard. She is portrayed by new cast member Tanya Reynolds.

(Apple TV)

Another snapshot (below) introduces Grant Feely as Ted’s son Henry after the role was recast ahead of Season 4.

As you can see here, Ted and Henry are seen at Mae Green’s (Annette Badland) Crown & Anchor pub in London.

Filming for season 4 kicked off in July 2025 in Kansas City, Missuri. To announce the news, Apple TV+ shared a video of the cast reuniting on Instagram.

In addition to Sudeikis, Apple previously confirmed in July 2025 the return of more of the original cast, including Juno Temple, Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein and Hunt… while also announcing new stars are joining the comedy:

Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsey, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey and Abbie Hern.

Phil Dunster, Nick Mohammed, Sarah Niles, Anthony Head, Toheeb Jimoh, Cristo Fernández, Kola Bokinni, Billy Harris and James Lance have not been confirmed to return, yet they could still appear as guest stars or make cameos of some kind.

(Apple TV)

Season 3 of Ted Lasso concluded up with Ted returning to the United States to be with his son, giving way to emotional farewells between the coach and his team.

With Ted gone, the future of AFC Richmond appears to be in the hands of new manager Roy Kent (Goldstein), who has evolved from a testy former player to a respected coach.

While the show seemingly wrapped up many character arcs, the finale left the door slightly ajar — especially with hints of future developments like Keeley’s idea for a women’s team, as well as Rebecca’s continued journey with AFC Richmond.

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Erika Kirk Heard Boasting About Merchandise Sales Just Days After Charlie Kirk’s …

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In the months since Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a speaking engagement in Utah, his wife, Erika Kirk, has transformed into a one-woman media empire.

Erika has hosted rallies, visited the White House, and sat for countless interviews.

And this week, she launched her 30-city Make Heaven Crowded Tour.

Some folks think it’s all a bit much for a grieving widow with two young children at home — and Candace Owens is one of those folks.

Erika Kirk speaks onstage during The New York Times DealBook Summit 2025 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 03, 2025 in New York City.
Erika Kirk speaks onstage during The New York Times DealBook Summit 2025 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 03, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images for The New York Times)

Owens, a fellow conservative pundit who was friends with Charlie, has long been critical of Erika’s handling of Charlie’s death.

Now, Candace has released what she claims is audio of a giddy Erika thanking her staff for helping her host the September memorial rally for Charlie.

The recording was allegedly made just 11 days after Charlie’s death, and many have pointed out that Erika doesn’t sound how we imagine a grieving widow would sound.

“Wow, I don’t even know where to begin. The fact that we were able to pull off an event of the century is just insane. We had 275,000 people that attended and a stadium overflow,” Erika can be heard saying.

“I think we’re at like 200,000 for merch sales. Don’t quote me on that, cause I think it just keeps like bumping up like crazy. I just wanted to say a huge, huge thank you to the events team, the development team, the graphic design team, and the production team,” she continues, adding:

“Honestly, a lot of the staff that worked on the memorial — they had 20-hour days for a week during the time of us grieving the loss of my husband. And honestly, I know several staff who didn’t even sleep.”

Erika then shifted her tone and instructed her staff to set aside any disagreements between them.

“I don’t care if any of you have beef with each other from the past, or have any issues with, someone said something about this, or that, like if you guys have any of that, please put it to rest,” she said, adding:

“My husband’s dead. Like, I’m not trying to be morbid, but he’s dead. And it puts life into perspective of how short life is, and relationships.”

Many commenters agreed with Candace’s view that Erika seemed unnaturally upbeat in the recording:

Erika Kirk discusses the newly released book "Stop, In The Name of God: Why Honoring The Sabbath Will Transform Your Life" on "Hannity" at Fox News Channel Studios on December 08, 2025 in New York City.
Erika Kirk discusses the newly released book “Stop, In The Name of God: Why Honoring The Sabbath Will Transform Your Life” on “Hannity” at Fox News Channel Studios on December 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

“It is the general tone that is off-putting. It’s the laughter that is off-putting. It’s again, we are not even two weeks after watching your husband be assassinated. We’re talking about numbers and metrics that have been hit,” one user wrote.

“I’m so sick of this grieving in their own way. As a widow with small kids, who has been a part of groups of widows with small kids; her behavior is NOT normal,” another added.

Erika continues to enjoy a great deal of support from people who were fans of her husband’s.

But she’s also receiving more criticism than ever, mostly from people who believe she’s exploiting her husband’s memory for personal gain.

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Angelina Jolie Sells Off More Property Amidst Alleged Financial Woes

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Is Angelina Jolie broke?

No. But wealth doesn’t mean unlimited wealth, even for the most successful celebs.

A jarring report says that the sacrifices that Jolie has made for her children have cost her financial opportunities.

Now, she’s selling off property — some of which she’s owned for decades — and preparing for a major change.

Angelina Jolie in May 2025.
Angelina Jolie attends the “Eddington” red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2025. (Photo Credit: Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

Selling one property is just that, but two?

A new report alleges that Jolie is experiencing financial struggles — relatively speaking, at least.

For nearly three decades, she owned an apartment in Manhattan’s Upper West Side.

In July of 2025, she quietly sold the property.

The sale has only just become public, RadarOnline reports.

Jolie’s sale price is not public knowledge, but the unit that she has owned since 1997 had an estimated value just shy of $2 million.

Angelina Jolie in September 2025.
Angelina Jolie attends the premiere of “Couture” during the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival at Princess of Wales Theatre on September 07, 2025. (Photo Credit: Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

Additionally, Jolie is reportedly preparing for another major property sale.

This one is a little closer to home.

She owns a colossal mansion in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles.

The $25 million property is a six-bedroom, 10-bathroom estate.

Jolie purchased the home in June of 2017, raising her children in safety amidst her ugly divorce battle with Brad Pitt.

Angelina Jolie in February 2025.
Angelina Jolie attends the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on February 07, 2025. (Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Prioritizing her children has cost her in more ways than one

These days, almost all of the Jolie-Pitt children (one might as well just call them the Jolie children, at this point) are legal adults.

Vivienne and Knox are 17. That will change in mere months. This July, they will turn 18.

Angelina has reportedly been unable to move overseas due to the miserable custody situation with Pitt.

Once there are no longer any minors in the equation, she will be free of the legal tether preventing her from moving.

It’s unclear where she will move (speculation is varied and, in some cases, wild), but she’ll have plenty of options.

Angelina Jolie in October 2025.
Actress Angelina Jolie poses on the red carpet for the movie “Couture” during the 20th International Rome Film Festival (Festa del Cinema di Roma) in Rome, on October 18, 2025. (Photo Credit: TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty Images)

Rob Shuter wrote on Substack this month about Jolie’s alleged financial issues.

According to a source, the actress is “struggling to keep her lifestyle in Los Angeles.”

The insider acknowledged: “She turned down roles to focus on her family, which is admirable, but it hits the wallet.”

The source explained: “That’s part of why she’s looking abroad – where her money actually stretches.”

To be clear, the insider admitted: “She’s not broke, but she’s not exactly swimming in cash either.”

Angelina Jolie in February 2025, smiling.
Angelina Jolie attends the Maltin Modern Master Award ceremony honoring Angelina Jolie during the 40th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 05, 2025. (Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

This is heartbreaking

The source claimed: “The legal battle with Brad over Miraval has drained her accounts faster than anyone imagined.”

Allegedly, Pitt’s complaint about Jolie selling her stake in Chateau Miraval, a winemaking estate, is that she sold this stake without his permission.

Many believe — correctly or otherwise — that Pitt is merely using this legal battle to punish and exercise control over Jolie beyond the bounds of their divorce and custody war.

Even if this is untrue, it is easy to see why it appears that way.

We cannot verify whether the battle has truly drained Jolie’s finances. But she has only remained in LA because she had no choice but to live near her ex, and we’re sure that a decade of legal fights has been expensive.

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Murkowski condemns Noem and ICE actions: ‘I think it is probably time for her to step down’

By: Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at a Nashville press conference on July 18, 2025, to discuss arrests of immigrants during recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweeps. (Photo by John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)

Alaska’s senior Senator, Republican Lisa Murkowski, told reporters on Tuesday that Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem should “probably” step down. Murkowski is one of a handful of Senate Republicans calling for further investigation into the killing of U.S. citizens by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement personnel and ICE conduct in Minneapolis.

She is the second Republican in the U.S. Senate, after Thom Tillis of North Carolina, to call for Noem’s resignation.

“She has, through her words — and I think in her actions — she’s taken a direction that has not been helpful to the situation, and I don’t think that it helps the country,” Murkowski said.

“Accountability goes all the way to the top, and I think you have a secretary right now that needs to be accountable to the chaos and in some of the tragedy that we have seen,” she added.

Her comments come after a massive surge of federal agents has been operating in Minneapolis as part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Their actions include an unknown number of arrests and two fatal shootings in three weeks, prompting widespread protests. 

Murkowski voted to confirm Noem’s appointment last January. Noem faces mounting bipartisan criticism after House Democrats co-sponsored articles of impeachment against her.

Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Rep. Nick Begich III did not immediately respond to questions about Noem’s leadership from the Alaska Beacon on Tuesday.

Murkowski has not supported calls from a faction of progressive Democrats in Congress to defund the agency. She voted in support of the Republican-drafted budget package earlier this year that sent almost $85 billion to the agency, giving it a larger budget than the U.S. Marine Corps.

“You’ve got all these cries to say, ‘We can’t give another penny to ICE.’ Well, the fact of the matter is ICE has the resources that they will need. What it comes down to is: What are they doing with the money? And that’s where it comes to the management, that’s when it comes to who is controlling it, that’s when it comes to who is ultimately in charge and accountable,” she said.

Congressional response to ICE action in Minneapolis

Alaska’s congressional delegation is split in its response to the ICE action and the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis over the weekend. 

In a Sunday statement, Murkowski called for a “comprehensive, independent investigation” of the killing, which she said is necessary to build back public trust. Her statement called on Congressional committees to fulfill their oversight duties in hearings. 

“ICE agents do not have carte blanche in carrying out their duties,” she said in the statement.

“The tragedy and chaos the country is witnessing in Minneapolis is shocking,” Murkowski’s statement said, and added that the killing of another U.S. citizen “should raise serious questions within the administration about the adequacy of immigration-enforcement training and the instructions officers are given on carrying out their mission.”

Sullivan’s office is closely monitoring reports out of Minneapolis following the fatal shooting,  according to a statement through spokesperson Devyn Shea. Sullivan stopped short of calling for an independent investigation of ICE actions. 

“He believes we should gather all the facts and investigate the incident before drawing conclusions — to ensure accountability, restore public trust, and prevent future confrontations that result in loss of life,” his spokesperson wrote.

“Senator Sullivan strongly supports our law enforcement and their ability to do their jobs. He also believes that any loss of life is tragic and hopes that the temperature in Minnesota on both sides can be lowered and that the situation between protestors and law enforcement deescalates and the violence dissipates,” the statement said.

Silver Prout, a spokesperson for Begich’s office, said he will not speculate, but “allow facts to be established through appropriate investigative processes.”

“Congressman Begich supports law enforcement’s ability to carry out their duties safely and without interference from agitators,” Prout wrote on Tuesday. “This includes a responsibility to ensure transparency and accountability in the commission of those duties.”

Prout said Begich supports “appropriate” Congressional oversight of federal law enforcement and that safe communities are a top priority of Begich’s.

“If anything, recent events have underscored the need for additional funding to ensure law enforcement has the tools, personnel, and training needed to complete their job,” she wrote.

Congressional candidates speak out

Some congressional candidates have issued statements in response to the violence and unrest in Minneapolis. Former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, a Democrat challenging Sullivan, called for an independent investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, as well as increased Congressional oversight for ICE and funding for local law enforcement in Alaska.

“Nothing is more important than the safety of our communities,” she wrote on social media on Monday.

“What’s happening right now in the Lower 48 does nothing to make us safer here in Alaska. In Alaska, we respect the rule of law and lawfully carrying a firearm never justifies deadly force by federal agents,” the post said.

On Monday, the campaign of Democratic candidate Matt Schultz, who is challenging Rep. Begich for Alaska’s sole House seat, called on Congress to respond to the killings of U.S. citizens by ICE.

The statement urged that ICE be withdrawn from Minnesota and for its personnel to be better trained. It accused the Trump administration of deploying them “as a cudgel for settling petty partisan grudges.” 

“I’m troubled by the silence and inaction of too many of our leaders here in Alaska,” the statement said, specifically attacking Begich and another candidate, independent Bill Hill. “It is time to speak up and show up for our fellow Americans, immigrants, and the Bill of Rights.”

Hill gave a statement on social media on Monday, saying that Americans should be able to exercise their 1st and 2nd Amendment rights without “being killed by their government.”

“Our congressman needs to stand up and fight for an independent investigation into the shooting of Alex Pretti. Until that happens, ICE should get the hell out of Minneapolis,” the statement said.

Corinne Smith and James Brooks contributed reporting to this story. This story has been updated.

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‘The Voice’ Contestant Says ‘Goodbye’ To Nashville After 13 Years

The Voice contestant, Jay Allen has announced that after over a decade of living in Nashville, he is leaving the hustle and bustle of Music City behind.

In a new post, Allen penned a “goodbye” message addressed to the city that he has called home for 13 years. The singer revealed that he will be moving to Phoenix, AZ. This seems to be an obvious choice for him to continue building a future with his fiancée, Renee Lynn, whose Instagram bio shows she’s from Gilbert, AZ

Jay Allen; Photo Courtesy of Facebook
Jay Allen; Photo Courtesy of Facebook

He reflects on his time in Nashville, noting how the city shaped his musical journey, tested his resilience, and ultimately gave him the realization that true success comes from within, not from a particular place.

“Goodbye Nashville. After 13 years, today we officially packed up my condo and hit the road to Phoenix, AZ. I’ll be forever grateful to the town that gave me a career, broke my heart in more ways than one, and taught me that dreams are not accomplished in a place, but within one’s self,” Allen wrote.

The Iowa native also shared that on the same day he finished packing up the U-Haul and was ready to head out of town, he also celebrated being 21 months “free of alcohol and addiction.” He also promised that this goodbye was not permanent as he planned to return at some point to continue building his career in music.

“I’ll be back for work, but for now — so long, Music City,” the message concluded.

This news follows a major life update for Allen. On December 25, he shared with the world that he had proposed to Lynn while spending the holidays in Arizona. The images captured Allen down on one knee as he popped the question to his other half. Both donning their festive, all-black ensembles, they celebrated the exciting moment among family members.  

His caption read, “SHE SAID YES!!!!! Merry Christmas to my beautiful @renee_lynn_r. With a sober mind, I can confidently say that I’m in love with you and want a family with you. God only knows what we’ve both been through to get here. Thank you for waiting for me. My gift is you 🖤”

The excitement doesn’t end there for Jay Allen, because just a few days ago, he delivered yet another update to fans regarding his music career.

“I signed a deal!!!!!,” he wrote. “I’ve known @randallfoster for over 10 years, and it finally made sense for us to partner. I’m proud to announce that I’ll be releasing all of my new solo and forthcoming rock music exclusively through @symphonicdistro. Believing in a positive future with good people.”

Between the new music on the way and a wedding to plan, it sounds like Jay Allen has plenty on his plate right now. Fans can catch him performing live throughout 2026 on his Living Gracefully Tour, with dates through April.

A full list of upcoming performances can be found on his official website.

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