An explosive New York Times report detailing an unpublished draft manuscript by former national security adviser John Bolton has added new uncertainty to this week’s crucial vote to determine whether the Senate should subpoena witnesses and documents in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, several GOP sources said. Citing multiple people’s description of the unpublished draft…… MORE
Grief overshadowed politics at the 62nd Grammy Awards, as the shocking death of Kobe Bryant hours before the event resulted in a series of tributes throughout a show held at Staples Center, the venue where the NBA superstar occupied center stage with the Los Angeles Lakers. Host Alicia Keys opened the awards by addressing Bryant’s…… MORE
Some time in the next few days, the Senate is likely to give Donald Trump what he most craves — an acquittal in his impeachment trial. A late breaking report that John Bolton has information that implicates the US President could see the former national security adviser called to testify. In the slim chance that…… MORE
Demi Lovato made an emotional return to the Grammy stage on Sunday, debuting a poignant ballad before the music community. In “Anyone,” Lovato sings of her struggle with alcohol and loneliness in her time of need. The 27-year-old singer was hospitalized in July 2018 after an overdose. In December 2018, Lovato opened up about her…… MORE
It’s official: Ariana Grande no longer has a problem with the Grammys. The singer on Sunday made nice with the Recording Academy with a performance that had her singing hits like “Imagine” and “7 Rings.” Last year, Grande, whose hits include “Problem” and “Boyfriend,” decided not to perform or attend the event after a dispute with the…… MORE
In a speech rallying Jewish supporters in Miami on Sunday afternoon, Michael Bloomberg took a jab at the other Jewish candidate in the 2020 race for the Democratic presidential nomination — Sen. Bernie Sanders. “Now, I know I’m not the only Jewish candidate running for president. But I am the only one who doesn’t want…… MORE
An explosive New York Times report detailing an unpublished draft manuscript by former national security adviser John Bolton has added new uncertainty to this week’s crucial vote to determine whether the Senate should subpoena witnesses and documents in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, several GOP sources said. Citing multiple people’s description of the unpublished draft…… MORE
At 2:24 p.m. ET, TMZ posted the story that stunned the world on Sunday: Basketball legend Kobe Bryant, at the age of 41, had died in a California helicopter crash. The tectonic news, which the celebrity-gossip website was first to report, swept the nation as other news organizations quickly confirmed the story. It also upset…… MORE
In her second time as host of the Grammy Awards, Alicia Keys attempted to bring a message of healing to a heavy-hearted Los Angeles crowd with a timely piano tune. Keys memorably showed off her musical skills at last year’s ceremony by playing two pianos at once. This year, it was Keys’ talent for uplifting…… MORE
The week ahead will no doubt be filled with tributes to NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, who died Sunday in a helicopter crash along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people. Here’s what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered…… MORE
