Microsoft laying off 1,900 gaming workers after acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Microsoft is laying off 1,900 workers, making up almost 9% of the company’s gaming division. According to an internal memo from Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer shared via CNBC, the layoffs were part of a plan to
Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro sentenced to 4 months in jail

On Thursday, former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro was sentenced to four months in jail and ordered to pay a $9,500 fine on two charges of contempt of Congress, after his refusal to comply with a
Carolina Panthers plan to hire Buccaneers OC Dave Canales as their new head coach

According to multiple league sources, the Carolina Panthers plan to hire Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales as their new head coach. The Panthers fired former coach Frank Reich in November after starting the season 1-10;
Golfer Nick Dunlap to turn professional, joining PGA Tour

Golfer Nick Dunlap announced on Thursday he will leave the University of Alabama and turn professional. Dunlap told reporters at a news conference in Tuscaloosa, Ala. that “it was the easiest, hardest decision I’ve ever had to
Jon Stewart returning to ‘The Daily Show’ as Monday night host

After a yearlong search for Trevor Noah‘s replacement, former longtime host Jon Stewart is returning to Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. Stewart has agreed to return on Monday nights through the 2024 election, beginning Feb. 12. Stewart
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 premiering on Netflix this year

Season 2 of “Squid Game” is set to premiere later this year on Netflix. The streaming service announced the second-season debut of the Korean-language survival drama series from creator Hwang Dong-hyuk in a letter to shareholders, writing:
Papa Roach shares live version of ‘Scars’ featuring Chris Daughtry

Papa Roach has shared the live version of their hit single “Scars”, featuring Chris Daughtry. The band first performed Scars with Daughtry on the Nashville stop of The Revolutions Live Tour. “Scars (feat Chris Daughtry) (Live)” is
Anthony Kiedis memoir ‘Scar Tissue’ optioned for screen adaptation

Scar Tissue, the bestselling memoir from Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis, has been optioned by Universal, brining it closer toward a screen adaptation. Kiedis will produce the project along with Brian Grazer, representing Imagine Entertainment,
Justin Timberlake drops video for ‘Selfish,’ announces free concert in NYC

Justin Timberlake announced he will celebrate his birthday with a free performance in New York City, taking to social media to share that he’ll be performing a one-night-only at Irving Plaza on Jan. 31. Fans can get
The Chainsmokers, Kygo to headline 2024 Sports Illustrated The Party on Super Bowl Weekend

The Chainsmokers and Kygo are set to headline Sports Illustrated‘s SI The Party on Feb. 10 at the Wynn Las Vegas’ XS Nightclub – Super Bowl weekend 2024. Another special guest for the 2024 event, presented by