Applebee’s is moving forward with a sweeping restructuring plan that includes shutting down underperforming restaurants across multiple states while investing in a new dual-branded concept designed to strengthen long-term growth. The casual dining chain confirmed it expects between 20 and 35 closures in 2025 as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and offset…
Archives for February 2026
Fresh feuds and bold comebacks ignite “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” season 17
When The Real Housewives of Atlanta returns for its 17th season on April 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo, the franchise enters a new era marked by reinvention and evolving alliances. Episodes will stream the following day on Peacock, giving viewers next-day access to the latest developments in Atlanta’s most talked-about friend group. This…
Revenge, Rage and Redemption collide in “Is God Is’
Aleshea Harris makes her cinematic debut with Is God Is, a gripping thriller that brings her acclaimed stage play to life. Set for a May 15, 2026, release, the film explores themes of revenge, family, and resilience through the lens of twin sisters whose childhood scars shape their extraordinary journey. A journey of revenge The…
Inside Jalen Rose’s “SouthWest High” and its bold Detroit story.
Jalen Rose has never been content with one lane. The former NBA standout evolved into a respected analyst, philanthropist and founder of the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy. Now, he adds actor, co-creator and executive producer to that résumé with Southwest High, a Tubi series rooted in Detroit grit and resilience. For Rose, this project is…
“Love & Marriage Huntsville” returns with explosive new episodes
OWN’s NAACP Image Award nominated series Love & Marriage: Huntsville is set to return with 15 new episodes beginning March 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, ushering in another season of high-stakes relationships and business tensions among the tight-knit Alabama circle. The reality hit, which follows longtime friends and couples navigating love, loyalty and ambition in…
Dennis Reed turns “South West High” into a Detroit masterpiece.
Dennis Reed is no stranger to building worlds from scratch. With more than 50 films under his belt and over 15 years in the game, the writer, director and executive producer has carved out a reputation for relentless productivity and Detroit-rooted storytelling. Now, he is stepping into a new chapter with South West High, a…
IBM Plunges 13% After AI Startup Targets Its Oldest Stronghold
International Business Machines Corp. suffered a painful market setback this week, with shares recording their steepest single-day decline in more than two decades after an artificial intelligence startup promoted a tool aimed at one of IBM’s oldest strengths. The tech giant’s stock dropped 13% in one trading session, marking its worst percentage fall since October…
Shocking Shakeup at WGN-TV as 8 Veteran Staffers Are Suddenly Let Go
The halls of one of Chicago’s most beloved television stations feel noticeably quieter these days. WGN-Ch. 9 has parted ways with eight veteran reporters and anchors in its latest round of staff reductions, a move that has left employees shaken and the broader media community watching closely. Among those let go is Sean Lewis, a…
Mexico on edge as cartel kingpin El Mencho dies chaos erupts across Jalisco
In a sweeping and violent turn of events, Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho, was killed in a major security operation in Jalisco on February 22, 2026, setting off waves of unrest across the country. The move marked one of the most significant blows against organized crime in Mexico…
Winter storm wreaks havoc across Rhode Island
A powerful nor’easter swept across the Northeast, leaving a historic mark on New England and pushing Rhode Island into the record books after an astonishing 37.9 inches of snow was recorded at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. The winter storm arrived Monday with fierce winds and relentless snowfall that buried communities, shattered decades-old snowfall…