SXSW Responds To Texas Governor’s “Don’t Come Back” Comment After Musicians Drop Out Of Fest Protesting Military Ties

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and SXSW on Tuesday traded jabs on social media in response to a group of as many as 60 bands who have pulled out of Austin-based festival to protest its sponsor ties to the U.S. Army, as well as its inclusion of defense contractors taking part in some of the fest’s … Read more

Virginia bank delays plans to auction land at resort owned by West Virginia governor’s family

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A Virginia bank says it will delay plans to auction off land at West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s posh resort in an attempt to recover more than $300 million on defaulted business loans by the governor’s family. In a filing Friday in Greenbrier County Circuit Court, Carter Bank & Trust of … Read more

Olivia Munn & Boyfriend John Mulaney Make Their Red Carpet Debut at Governors Awards! | 2024 Governors Awards, John Mulaney, Olivia Munn | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney are hitting the red carpet together for the very first time! The 43-year-old X-Men: Apocalypse actress and the 41-year-old comedian looked super cute while stepping out for the 2024 Governors Awards on Tuesday evening (January 9) at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood, Calif. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics … Read more

John Mulaney and Olivia Munn Make Red Carpet Debut at 2024 Governors Awards

It was a very special date night for Olivia Munn and John Mulaney at the 14th annual Governors Awards. The couple — who first began dating in 2021 — made their red carpet debut at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening. Munn, 43, looked radiant in a Maticevski swing top and skirt, … Read more

California governor’s trip shows US-China engagement is still possible on a state level

BANGKOK — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s trip to China, with the stated goal of working together to fight climate change, resulted in a surprise meeting with leader Xi Jinping and was filled with warm words and friendliness not seen in years in the China-U.S. relationship. The trip was seen as one of the steps in … Read more

Scrutiny of Arkansas governor’s $19,000 lectern deepens after new records are released

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — New public records have widened questions over when Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ office planned to use Republican Party funds to reimburse the state for a $19,000 lectern, which was bought in June using a government credit card. The Arkansas GOP paid for the lectern in September, but the words … Read more

Rape victim featured in ad reemerges as focal point of abortion debate in Kentucky governor’s race

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican Daniel Cameron expressed sympathy for a woman who discussed the trauma of being raped by her stepfather in a powerful campaign ad, but said he still supports Kentucky’s current abortion ban that requires similar victims of rape and incest to carry their pregnancies to term. During a Monday night appearance … Read more