Month: June 2020

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Alan Jackson’s Drive-In Concert In Alabama Rescheduled Due To Tropical Storm Threat

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Alan Jackson has been forced to reschedule his two upcoming Small Town Drive-In concerts in Alabama due to the threat of a tropical storm off of the Gulf Coast. The first show was scheduled to take place on June 5 in Cullman, Ala., and the Rock the South festival has been rescheduled for June 12. The second show, which was scheduled to take place on June 6 in Fairhope, Ala., on the grounds of the Oak Hollow Farm has been rescheduled for June 13.

The shows will feature Alan performing in front of audiences of approximately 2,000 parked vehicles. A portion of all proceeds from each Small Town Drive-In concert will go toward food relief efforts in the respective regions.

All purchased tickets will be honored at the rescheduled dates. Additional info about tickets and about Alan’s Small Town Drive-In concerts can be found at alanjacksondrivein.com. The Cory Farley Band will serve as the opener for both shows.

Alan Jackson’s drive-in concerts rescheduled in Alabama

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With potential tropical storm conditions in the forecast for the Alabama coast on Saturday,…
 

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Garth Brooks Reschedules Cincinnati Show For Second Time

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Garth Brooks has postponed his upcoming stadium show at Cincinnati’s Paul Brown Stadium, which was planned for June 27. While there is no new date to reschedule the concert at this time, Garth did assure fans that originally purchased tickets will be honored at the new date. It’s the second time the Cincinnati show has been rescheduled; the show was originally planned for May 16. However, stay-at-home regulations caused by the pandemic continue to make gatherings unsafe.

Garth set an all-time record for ticket sales for the city of Cincinnati, selling out the stadium’s 70,000 seats in just 75 minutes. It is the only stop planned for Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia on Garth’s Stadium Tour.

Garth Brooks Postpones Rescheduled Cincinnati Show

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Garth Brooks’ rescheduled date on his Stadium Tour in Cincinnati has been postponed….
 

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Garth Brooks Reschedules Cincinnati Show For Second Time

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Garth Brooks has postponed his upcoming stadium show at Cincinnati’s Paul Brown Stadium, which was planned for June 27. While there is no new date to reschedule the concert at this time, Garth did assure fans that originally purchased tickets will be honored at the new date. It’s the second time the Cincinnati show has been rescheduled; the show was originally planned for May 16. However, stay-at-home regulations caused by the pandemic continue to make gatherings unsafe.

Garth set an all-time record for ticket sales for the city of Cincinnati, selling out the stadium’s 70,000 seats in just 75 minutes. It is the only stop planned for Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia on Garth’s Stadium Tour.

Garth Brooks Postpones Rescheduled Cincinnati Show

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Garth Brooks’ rescheduled date on his Stadium Tour in Cincinnati has been postponed….
 

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“Riverdale” Star Vanessa Morgan Alleges She is Paid Less Than White Co-Stars

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“Riverdale” actress Vanessa Morgan announced she’s “not being quiet anymore” when it comes to the portrayal of black people in media. Morgan tweeted:  “Tired of how black people are portrayed in Media. Tired of us being portrayed as thugs, dangerous or angry scary people. Tired of us also being used as side kick non dimensional characters to our white leads. Or only used in the ads for diversity but not actually in the show. It starts with the media.” 

Morgan also stated that she gets paid less than her white co-stars and that she is “used as the token biracial bisexual.” Morgan asked fans not to “attack” her fellow castmates, as they “don’t call the shots,” her co-star Lili Reinhart responded with, “We love you, V. And support you 10000%.”

Morgan, who plays Toni Topaz, joined “Riverdale” as a reoccurring character in the show’s second season and was promoted to a series regular in season 3. She is currently the only black series regular, since Ashleigh Murray left the show after the third season.

Riverdale Star Vanessa Morgan Says She Makes Less Money Than the Rest of the Main Cast

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Riverdale star Vanessa Morgan, who plays Toni Topaz on the hit CW show, is speaking out about…
 

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Lea Michele Apologizes For Being Difficult On Set Of “Glee” After Accusations Against Her Were Made

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Former “Glee” star Lea Michele has apologized for being “unnecessarily difficult” on the set of her show, after a co-star accused Michele of making her time there “a living hell.”  Michele issued a statement saying that while she didn’t recall any incident or judged anyone by their background, she was sorry and blamed her privilege and “immaturity.”

Michele said: “I clearly acted in ways which hurt other people. Whether it was my privileged position and perspective that caused me to be perceived as insensitive or inappropriate at times or whether it was just my immaturity and me just being unnecessarily difficult, I apologize for my behavior and for any pain which I have caused.”

The apology came two days after former co-star Samantha Marie Ware accused Michele of “traumatic microaggressions that made me question a career in Hollywood.” Michele is white and Ware is black. After Ware’s allegation, the meal kit company HelloFresh announced that it would sever its partnership with Michele, saying “We are disheartened and disappointed to learn of the recent claims concerning Lea Michele.”

Lea Michele Apologizes For Glee Misconduct: ‘I Clearly Acted In Ways That Hurt Other People’

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Lea Michele addressed her past behavior ‘which hurt other people’ in an Instagram note after her…
 

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Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic Deactivates His Twitter Account After Backlash From His Pro-Trump Social Media Post

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Krist Novoselic, former founding member and bassist of Nirvana, has deactivated his Twitter account following backlash for a social media post praising Donald Trump. Novoselic’s comments were made in response to a speech Trump gave June 1 about law and order. 

Novoselic wrote in a since-deleted Facebook post. “Wow!!! I know many of you can’t stand him, however, Trump knocked it out of the park with this speech. Social media and television are looping images of societal breakdown,” he continued. “I agree, the president should not be sending troops into states – and he legally might not be able to anyway – nevertheless, his tone in this speech is strong and direct. I have been watching the images in the media and thinking about how polarized our country is.”

However, many on Twitter angrily criticized Novoselic’s post, and he deleted his Twitter; however he returned to his Facebook to follow-up with his prior, deleted comments.

“To clarify a few things: As an avowed independent, I don’t endorse a major party or candidate. And it feels insane to have to say this , but I don’t support fascism, and I don’t support an authoritarian state. I believe in a civilized society and that we all have to work toward that. Love and thanks to anyone who cares to read this.”

Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic Deletes Twitter Following Backlash from Pro-Trump Essay

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After several days of having his ass handed to him online for praising President Donald Trump’s…
 

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Record Store Day Shares New List of Exclusive Releases

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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Record Store Day 2020 will look dramatically different this year. Typically a one-day event, this year’s Record Store Day will be spread across three days: Aug. 29, Sept. 26 and Oct. 24. As always, artists will drop special titles for Record Store Day that can be purchased at independent music stores across the country. The event was originally set for April 18 and then shifted to June 20 before the latest dates were revealed.

“Record Store Day will look very different this year, but supporting indie record stores may be more important than ever,” organizers say on the Record Store Day website. “We don’t know what sort of rules will be in place, or what sort of gatherings people will be in the mood for this year, so we’re focusing on the music and getting the really great titles on the RSD Official List this year into the stores and into your hands, in the most financially and socially responsible way.”

Find the newly released list of Record Store Day specials at recordstoreday.com. 

Record Store Day Announces New Schedule Of Releases

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Titles from Billie Eilish, The Cure, Bob Marley, Sam Smith and John Lennon will be released…
 

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Billie Eilish Urges Fans To Get Involved In The Fight For Racial Inequality

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Billie Eilish shared her thoughts about Black Out Tuesday by urging her fans to look for ways to get involved in the fight for racial equality, beyond simply posting a black square on social media.

“Blackout tuesday was supposed to be about taking a step back from promoting and posting about yourself and instead using your voice to amplify the message that systemic inequality will no longer be tolerated in this country!!! not posting a black square and silence……” she wrote on Instagram. “We cannot be silent. not today. not any other day. we are here to unequivocally say that BLACK LIVES MATTER. and i want to use the platform i have to help take meaningful action that will create meaningful change!!”

Eilish aldo shared a list of numerous nonprofit organizations committed to addressing various aspects of racial inequality, including Stacy Abrams’ Fair Fight, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Campaign Zero and Black Lives Matter. Eilish wrapped up her post with a direct call to action to her millions of followers, writing, “i hope you used today to speak up, donate, protest, educate yourself, listen, learn, and call your elected representatives to demand CHANGE IN THIS COUNTRY. gonna be sharing some resources over the next couple days and i ask that everyone take action with me.”

Check out Eilish’s message at the link: here

Billie Eilish Asks Fans to Think Beyond ‘Black Out Tuesday’ to ‘Create Meaningful Change’

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Billie Eilish urged her fans on Tuesday (June 2) to look for ways to get involved beyond posting…
 

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The Weeknd Donates $500K To Racial Justice Initiative

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The Weeknd has donated to three nonprofit organizations committed to racial equality, and is urging his nearly 23 million Instagram followers to follow his lead. The Weeknd detailed receipts of $500,000 in donations he split between Black Lives Matter Global Network, Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp and National Bail Out, saying on Instagram: “Keep supporting our brothers and sisters out there risking everything to push for actual change for our black lives. Urging everyone with big pockets to give and give big and if you have less please give what you can even if it’s a small amount.”

The Weeknd also called on the major labels and streaming services in the music industry to give publicly to the Black Lives Matter movement. “To my fellow respected industry partners and execs- no one profits off of black music more than the labels and streaming services,” he wrote alongside a graphic features the logos of Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Warner Music, Spotify and Apple Music. “I gave yesterday and I urge you to go big and public with yours this week. It would mean the world to me and the community if you can join us on this.”

The Weeknd calls on music industry to take action, give ‘big’

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Mother of George Floyd’s Daughter Speaks Out To Thousands In Minneapolis

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Roxie Washington, the mother of George Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter, tearfully spoke out at Minneapolis City Hall on Tuesday, saying Floyd was a loving and devoted father who continued to provide for their family before his death at the hands of police.

Washington, who was accompanied by her lawyers and retired NBA player Stephen Jackson  — who was Floyd’s childhood friend — emotionally shared that Floyd’s life consisted of more than his final moments beneath a Minneapolis police officer’s knee. Next to her stood their daughter, Gianna. “I want justice for him because he was good,” Washington said. “He loved (Gianna) so much.” Washington said the officers still get to go home to their family but Floyd won’t be able to see Gianna graduate or walk her down the aisle. Jackson said he would be there to walk her down the aisle instead.

The family flew in earlier Tuesday from Houston joined by Stewart Trial Attorneys based in Atlanta. “We just want to show the world that George Floyd is not just a name, not just a meme and not just something to be chanted,” attorney Justin Miller said. “George Floyd was a real person. He was a good person. And these are the people that loved him.” Their appearance came on the day thousands of peaceful protesters filled the front lawn of the Capitol in St. Paul on Tuesday, mourning the death of Floyd at the hands of police and demanding change.

Mother of George Floyd’s young daughter speaks out as friends march through Houston

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Roxie Washington spoke at a press conference on Tuesday in Minneapolis while friends gathered to…
 

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