(NEW YORK) — When Big Ten officials announced the decision to cancel fall sports this year, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields hatched the idea to start a petition online requesting the conference reinstate the 2020 football season.
Fields’ petition, called “We Want to Play,” now has over 270,000 signatures.
On Wednesday, Fields spoke exclusively with ABC’s Good Morning America about his motivation to petition the Big Ten. Watch the full interview below:
Sparrow Records/Capitol RecordsThomas Rhett and Florida Georgia Line are teaming up with Christian artist Chris Tomlin for a set of performances of their new song, “Thank You Lord.”
Chris will make his debut on both the Late Late Show With James Corden and the Today show alongside the two country acts. They’ll perform “Thank You Lord” on the Late Late show tonight, followed by a performance on Today on August 25.
“Thank You Lord” was co-written by Chris, Thomas, Tyler Hubbard of FGL, Corey Crowder and David Garcia, with Chris sharing in a statement that the collaboration is a reflection of his “deep friendships” with the two acts. FGL also executive produced the album.
The song is featured on the Dove Award winning artist’s latest project Chris Tomlin & Friends that sees him collaborating with several other country stars including Lady A, Brett Young, Russell Dickerson and RaeLynn.
Chris Tomlin & Friends hit number one on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart following its July release.
DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. has been accused of rape in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court in Manhattan, New York.
A woman identified as Jane Doe in the suit claims Gooding raped her inside the Mercer Hotel in 2013. The suit claims the actor coaxed her into a room in raped her twice after meeting her in the VIP section of a bar in Greenwich Village.
“Plaintiff told Defendant “no” many times, but Defendant did not stop,” the lawsuit said.
The suit further alleges Gooding put on music by the folk rock band Mumford & Sons before he started to undress.
“Plaintiff told him that she had to leave to meet her friend downstairs and began standing up from the edge of the bed where she was sitting and attempted to move towards the door,” the lawsuit said. “Defendant blocked her from the door and pushed her onto the bed.”
As of Wednesday morning, there was no public response to the suit from Gooding or his representatives.
Gooding, 52, already faces separate criminal charges brought last year by the Manhattan DA’s office. He faces four misdemeanor counts of sexual misconduct involving two women on two separate occasions in New York in 2018 and 2019. Gooding pleaded not guilty to all charges late last year.
To date, more than 20 women have accused Gooding of sexual misconduct.
Gooding won an Oscar for his performance in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire. He also starred as O.J. Simpson in the critically acclaimed 2016 TV miniseries American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson.
ABC/Eric McCandless(NEW YORK) — The American Idol judges’ panel is staying the same.
Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan are all returning for a fourth season of the reality competition show on ABC. Ryan Seacrest will also return as host.
In a statement, Karey Burke, the president of ABC Entertainment, said, referring to last season’s remote episodes, “American Idol has always been able to bring people together, entertain and inspire — and I am so proud of how this show continued to deliver joy and laughter into people’s homes during a time when we needed it the most.”
She added, “There is no one who we feel more confident about leading us into a new season of high notes than Luke, Katy, Lionel and the incomparable Ryan Seacrest.”
ShowrunnerTrish Kinane noted, “Katy, Lionel and Luke are fun, astute and really know how to spot talent. Their chemistry is undeniable, and we are delighted that they, along with host Ryan Seacrest, are returning to find the next superstar and take American Idol to new heights next season.”
American Idol executive producer Eli Holzman said, “At times like these, it is more important than ever to give families wholesome entertainment, packed full of hope, talent and inspiration — where dreams come true. And that is what American Idol is all about.”
Virtual auditions for the new season are underway via Idol Across America, a remote campaign that allows contestants from all 50 states to participate.
There’s no definitive word yet on when the new season will get underway.
ABC/Eric McCandlessThe American Idol judges’ panel is staying the same.
Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan are all returning for a fourth season of the reality competition show on ABC. Ryan Seacrest will also return as host.
In a statement, Karey Burke, the president of ABC Entertainment, said, referring to last season’s remote episodes, “American Idol has always been able to bring people together, entertain and inspire — and I am so proud of how this show continued to deliver joy and laughter into people’s homes during a time when we needed it the most.”
She added, “There is no one who we feel more confident about leading us into a new season of high notes than Luke, Katy, Lionel and the incomparable Ryan Seacrest.”
Showrunner Trish Kinane noted, “Katy, Lionel and Luke are fun, astute and really know how to spot talent. Their chemistry is undeniable, and we are delighted that they, along with host Ryan Seacrest, are returning to find the next superstar and take American Idol to new heights next season.”
American Idol executive producer Eli Holzman said, “At times like these, it is more important than ever to give families wholesome entertainment, packed full of hope, talent and inspiration — where dreams come true. And that is what American Idol is all about.”
Virtual auditions for the new season are underway via Idol Across America, a remote campaign that allows contestants from all 50 states to participate.
There’s no definitive word yet on when the new season will get underway.
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