ABC’s third season of American Idol wrapped up last night, remotely of course, and they crowned the new winner Just Sam! The Harlem Native was able to secure her place in the viewers’ hearts, as well as the judges, with her sweet and kind energy along with her soulful voice. Just Sam, also known as…
Lady Gaga And Ariana Grande Team Up On A New Track, ‘Rain On Me’
When Lady Gaga revealed her track listing for Chromatica, fans got to buzzing about the Ariana Grande feature titled “Rain On Me”. Well, the wait is almost over for Little Monsters and Arianators! Both singers took to social media on Friday and announced their collab would be the next single for Gaga. The single is…
Newport News honors 12 fallen officers during Police Week
Chaplains for the Newport News Police Department prayed in front of the city’s police headquarters, as officers and city leaders remembered the people who died in the line of duty. This morning, #NNPD Chaplains joined NNPD personnel and city officials for a moment of prayer. During the small gathering, they honored the 12 NNPD…
Virginia Beach releases plans to honor victims of May 31 mass shooting from a distance
Virginia Beach officials have released a plan to remember the lives of those who were killed during the May 31, 2019 mass shooting at Building 2 in the Virginia Beach Municipal Center. The plan is called “Lighting the Path: Together We Remember.” It includes at-home ceremonies on May 29 and May 31, including a moment of silence, a…
Military Spotlight: Newport News Sailor Inspects Engine on Aircraft Aboard U.S. Navy Warship
Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class Thomas Thompson, from Newport News, Virginia, uses a bore-scope to inspect an engine on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Sunliners” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Atlantic Ocean May 13, 2020.…
David Crosby, Who Helped Melissa Etheridge Conceive, Speaks On Son Beckett’s Death
David Crosby, the rock legend who helped Melissa Etheridge conceive via sperm donation, made a few short statements after son Beckett passed away earlier this week. One of his messages came after someone shared a now-deleted tweet about his involvement in Beckett’s life, “I respectfully point out, David was their donor. They did not have…
Matt Damon Says Self-Isolating In Ireland Is ‘Like a Fairy Tale’
Matt Damon is having some Irish luck with his quarantine. The 49-year-old actor appeared on Spin 1083’s Fully Charged with Graham & Nathan radio show to discuss his quarantine experience in Dalkey, Ireland along with his family. The actor was shooting The Last Duel film on location as lockdown orders began. When describing the Dublin…
Norfolk Public Schools Offers Special Graduation Experience
Norfolk Public Schools announced they are offering a variety of graduation celebrations. Cap and Gown Distribution – Month of May Every high school has its own process in place for distributing caps and gowns to seniors. Principals will be contacting seniors directly with their individual school’s specific process for picking up caps and gowns. Virtual…
Get a List of What’s Open and What Isn’t in Virginia During Phase One
Gov. Northam announced Phase One of reopening Virginia on May 15. Phase One does ease restrictions on some businesses, but Northam said he wants to reassure Virginians that we are not opening the flood gates right away as the virus is still in our communities. The current “stay at home” order becomes a “safer at home”…
Norfolk Police Department Honor Guard Pays Tribute Officers Killed in the Line of Duty with a 21-Gun Salute at Town Point Park.
It’s Peace Officers’ Memorial Week. #NPD begins Peace Officers’ Memorial Week with a shrouded police car adorned with 🌹 at each of the 3 precincts in recognition of the 39 officers who died in the line of duty since 1904. Join #NPD this week as we honor the ultimate sacrifice made by those officers in…