Month: June 2020

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Rock Daypop

Rage Against The Machine Sees Increase In Streaming Amid Protests

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Rage Against the Machine’s music has returned to the charts, with their 1992 self-titled debut re-appearing on the Billboard 200, and their two other original LPs cracking the top 30 on Apple Music. Billboard reports that this surge on the charts has continued over the last seven days.

Rage Against Machine’s music was streamed over 11 million times in the last week, a 62% increase. The band’s 1992 single “Killing in the Name” accounts for 2.4 million of those streams alone, which places the song at No. 3 on Hard Rock Digital Songs Chart and No. 21 on the Hard Rock Streaming Songs Chart. “Bulls on Parade”, meanwhile, has been streamed 1.4 million times in the last week.

Rage Against the Machine was supposed to be hitting the road this summer for a reunion tour, however the band has rescheduled those dates, which feature Run the Jewels in a supporting role, for 2021. You can get tickets at the link: here.

Rage Against the Machine Streams Spike 62 Percent Amid Protests

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That number continues to climb as millions take a stand against racism and police brutality….
 

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Disturbed Reschedules ‘The Sickness’ 20th Anniversary Tour

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Disturbed has announced the rescheduled dates for The Sickness 20th Anniversary Tour, which will now take place in July and August of 2021. Joining the band on the road next summer are Staind and Bad Wolves.

The heavy metal band will perform songs from The Sickness plus songs from their most recent album Evolution, and the rest of their catalog.  Check out the band’s full list of upcoming tour dates below.

Disturbed Confirm Rescheduled 2021 Dates For The Sickness 20th Anniversary Amphitheater Tour

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This morning, two-time Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum band, Disturbed confirm the…
 

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Pop Daypop

John Legend Releases New Album ‘Bigger Love’

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Four years after the release of his 2016 album, Darkness and Light, John Legend has released his latest album, Bigger Love.

The album features previously released singles “Memories” and the title track, for a total of 16 tracks. Legend says the uplifting, soulful tracks were largely inspired by the singer’s love for his wife, Chrissy Teigen, and their children, Luna and Miles.

You can download Legend‘s new album off of iTunes here 

John Legend’s New Album ‘Bigger Love’ is Out Now – Listen Here!

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John Legend is back with new music! The 41-year-old entertainer just released his seventh studio…
 

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Beyoncé Drops New Song “Black Parade”

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Beyoncé dropped her new song called “Black Parade” on Juneteenth (June 19), a day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Along with the track, Beyoncé released an online directory that spotlights Black-owned artists and other businesses through her BeyGOOD charitable foundation. Proceeds from the song benefit BeyGOOD’s Black Business Impact Fund.

“Black Parade” is Beyoncé’s latest musical offering, following the remix of Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” in April. The remix was one of a few COVID-19 relief efforts from the singer, which also included $6 million in funds for community-based organizations and a testing campaign in Houston.

You can listen to “Black Parade” at the link here, and find the extended version of the track on Tidal.

Beyoncé Drops New Song “Black Parade” to Honor Juneteenth: Stream

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The pop music icon also launched “Black Parade Route”, an initiative that supports Black-owned…
 

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Naval Academy Launches Investigation Into Social Media Posts

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The U.S. Naval Academy has launched an investigation into tweets allegedly made by a midshipman in the wake of protests over the police custody death of George Floyd in Minnesota. The posts were allegedly made on a since-deleted Twitter account identified as belonging to Chase Standage, a Midshipman 1st Class from California. Screenshots posted online appear to show one tweet allegedly about a police officer firing tear gas at an unarmed protester demonstrating after the death of Floyd, and another post allegedly commented on a black woman’s fatal shooting by police in Kentucky.

The tweets surfaced on the same day academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Sean Buck posted a video message condemning separate racial remarks made earlier this month by a retired captain and former Naval Academy trustee that disparaged admission by the academy of African Americans, Asian Americans and women.  Depending on the results of the investigation, the midshipman could be disciplined under the Uniform Code of Military Justice or be dismissed from the academy.

         

Naval Academy opens investigation into midshipman’s tweets in wake of Floyd killing

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The U.S. Naval Academy has opened an investigation into social media posts allegedly made by a…
 

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U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administrations From Ending DACA

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On Thursday, the Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants. Young immigrants will retain their protection from deportation and their authorization to work in the United States.

Chief Justice John Roberts and the four liberal justices were in the majority in 5-4 outcome. The justices rejected administration arguments that the 8-year-old Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program is illegal and that courts have no role to play in reviewing the decision to end DACA. The program covers people who have been in the United States since they were children and are in the country illegally. In some cases, they have no memory of any home other than the U.S.

Supreme Court blocks Trump from ending DACA in big win for Dreamers

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Sports Daypop

Amid Ongoing Negotiations, Dr. Anthony Fauci Says MLB Should Not Play Into October Due To Coronavirus Concerns

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It is still being negotiated whether Major League Baseball will play at all during the 2020 season, and due to new recommendations from Dr. Anthony Fauci, the league may have to consider an earlier ending.

Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that he would recommend the league finish its postseason before October. “If the question is time, I would try to keep it in the core summer months and end it not with the way we play the World Series, until the end of October when it’s cold,” Fauci told the LA Times. “I would avoid that.”

MLB usually starts play in April and ends in October, however the organization delayed opening day back in March States are lifting restrictions, however teams and the player’s union have been unable to agree on a schedule..

Dr. Anthony Fauci says MLB shouldn’t play too deep into fall

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Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases,…
 

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San Francisco 49ers’ Deebo Samuel Breaks Foot During Team Workout In Nashville

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49ers’ wide receiver Deebo Samuel broke his foot during a workout with 49ers teammates in Nashville, and is expected to be out 12-16 weeks. 

Samuel had a breakout rookie season with San Francisco, catching 57 passes for 802 yards and three touchdowns. The team is hopeful that Samuel will be able to return around mid-to-late September. 14 weeks from now would put a potential target date at Sept. 24, four days before the 49ers are scheduled to face the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.

49ers Receiver Deebo Samuel Suffers Broken Foot, Out 12-16 Weeks

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With the 49ers Wide Receiver out 3-4 months, SI Fantasy analyst Matt De Lima weighs in on the…
 

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Country Daypop

Kenny Chesney Announces Rescheduled “Chillaxification Tour” Stadium Dates For 2021

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After cancelling his 2020 Chillaxification Tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kenny Chesney has announced 19 rescheduled stadium dates for 2021. The original lineup of special guests—Florida Georgia Line, Old Dominion and Michael Franti & Spearhead—will serve as support.

Original tickets will e valid for the rescheduled show dates. Those unable to attend the rescheduled shows have 30 days from June 15 to request a refund at the point of purchase. The 2020 shows set for Houston and San Antonio were unable to be rescheduled for 2021. Patrons in those markets will also receive a refund.

 

Kenny Chesney Postpones Chillaxification Tour Until 2021 as He Releases New Stadium Dates

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Kenny Chesney is pushing his Chillaxificaiton Tour into 2021 as the coronavirus…
 

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Country Daypop

Take Your First Look At Jon Pardi’s New Video For “Ain’t Always the Cowboy”

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Jon Pardi has released the new video for his current single, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy.” Penned by Brandon Kinney and Josh Thompson, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy” is featured on Jon’s 2019 album, Heartache Medication.

The new video features a barrel racing cowgirl; and says Jon, “I feel like the topic of the song hasn’t been written about in this way, and I love songs that approach things differently and offer fresh perspectives.”

Watch Jon’s new video for Ain’t Always the Cowboy” at the link: here

Jon Pardi heads west for “Ain’t Always the Cowboy” video

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Jon Pardi knows that cowboys aren’t the only ones drawn to adventure in the video for his song,…
 

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