Month: July 2020

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U.S. Official Says It’s ‘Too Soon’ To Determine If Republican Convention Can Be Held Safely In Florida

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On Sunday, a top Trump administration health official said it was not clear whether it will be safe to hold the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville next month.

As Florida continues to see record numbers of coronavirus cases, Stephen Hahn, the Food and Drug Administration commissioner, also refused to confirm President Donald Trump’s claim that 99% of coronavirus cases were harmless and called the situation a “serious problem.” Hahn was asked if it would be safe to hold the typically large RNC gathering in just seven weeks due to record numbers of people testing positive for the virus in Jacksonville and across Florida, “I think it’s too early to tell,” Hahn said on CNN’s “State of the Union” program. “We will have to see how this unfolds in Florida and elsewhere around the country.”

The Republican Party moved most of the convention activities to Jacksonville from Charlotte after a battle over coronavirus safety concerns with North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper.

Too Soon to Say if Safe to Hold Republican Convention in Florida, U.S. Official Says

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With record numbers of people testing positive for the virus in the city and across Florida,…
 

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Two Dead, Eight Wounded In South Carolina Nightclub Shooting

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Ten people were shot on Sunday in a Greenville, South Carolina, nightclub, suspected to be related to gang-related violence. The shooting killed two people and critically injured two others, police said.

Police believe more than one shooter fled the chaotic scene at the Lavish Lounge club. which held a very large crowd for “some type of Fourth of July concert,” Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis said at a press conference. Two sheriff’s deputies were passing by the club shortly before 2 a.m. and heard shooting in a crowd of about 200 people, Lewis said. They called for backup and emergency services and went into the club, trying to evacuate, but apparently the shooter or shooters fled.

The Greenville News reported that there was a previous shooting early Saturday morning at a club next door to Lavish Lounge. Police were investigating a possible connection.

2 dead, 8 others injured in Greenville, South Carolina, nightclub shooting

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It was unclear whether the club should have been open, as entertainment venues were not included…
 

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Kevin Harvick Wins Third NASCAR Brickyard 400 After Denny Hamlin Crash

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With just seven laps to go at the Brickyard 400, Denny Hamlin hit the first turn wall, helping Kevin Harvick win the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday.  Harvick now moves within one of tying Lee Petty for 11th on NASCAR’s career list, giving Stewart-Haas Racing a sweep of the weekend following Chase Briscoe’s win Saturday in the Xfinity Series race. Since racing resumed at Darlington in mid-May, Hamlin and Harvick have combined to win seven of 12 races.

On Lap 16, the race was red-flagged briefly after a six-car pileup near the entrance of pit road. Five of those involved didn’t finish the race and each was checked at the infield medical center and was released. NASCAR officials said Ryan Blaney’s tire changer, Zachary Price, was transported to a hospital after getting pinned between Blaney’s car and another. Price appeared okay as he was placed on a stretcher before he was taken away in an ambulance.

Justin Allgaier replaced Jimmie Johnson in the No. 48 after Johnson tested positive for coronavirus on Friday. Johnson’s absence ended the longest active streak of consecutive starts at 663.

 

Harvick wins Brickyard 400 after late Hamlin crash

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Kevin Harvick won his third Brickyard 400 Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after Denny…
 

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NHL And Players Association Agree On Protocols To Resume Season

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On Sunday, the NHL and NHL Players’ Association agreed on protocols to resume the season. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said the sides are still negotiating an extension of the collective bargaining agreement. A CBA extension is crucial to the process, and the league’s board of governors and players’ executive committee and full membership must still approve that and the return to play protocols to bring hockey back this summer.

If everything is ratified, it will end the shutdown that began in mid-March. Games would resume in late July or early August with 24 teams taking part in an expanded playoffs, finishing with the Stanley Cup being awarded in October.  Teams are expected to open training camps July 13 before traveling to two “hub” cities for games. 

Once play resumes, one player’s positive coronavirus test result is not expected to shut down play entirely. The league has said it would isolate any player or staff member who tests positive, acknowledging an outbreak would threaten the remainder of the season. The league will be in charge of testing players daily once they get to their game city.

NHL, Players Association Reach Agreement on Protocols to Restart Season

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The NHL and NHL Players’ Association have agreed on protocols to resume the 2019-20…
 

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Kacey Musgraves And Husband Ruston Kelly Split After 2 Years Of Marriage

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Two-and-a-half years after they tied the knot in Tennessee, country singer Kacey Musgraves and her singer-songwriter husband, Ruston Kelly, have called it quits. 

Their reps confirmed to the news in a joint statement, saying: “With heavy but hopeful hearts we wanted to put our own thoughts into the air about what’s happening. These kinds of announcements are always met with scrutiny and speculation and we want to stop that before it even starts,” their statement said. “We believe that we were put into each other’s lives for a divine reason and have both changed each other infinitely for the better. The love we have for each other goes far beyond the relationship we’ve shared as husband and wife. It’s a soul connection that can never be erased.”

The statement continued, “We’ve made this painful decision together — a healthy decision that comes after a very long period of trying the best we can. It simply just didn’t work. Though we are parting ways in marriage, we will remain true friends for the rest of our lives. We hold no blame, anger, or contempt for each other and we ask for privacy and positive wishes for us both as we learn how to navigate through this.”

The couple met in early 2016 while attending a songwriters’ showcase at the famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.

Kacey Musgraves, Ruston Kelly Have Filed for Divorce

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Take A Look At Blake Shelton And Gwen Stefani Performing Their Duet ‘Nobody But You’

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Blake Shelton gave his fans a peek into some backstage moments with his love, Gwen Stefani by releasing a performance video of their duet, “Nobody But You.”

Shelton revealed the meaning behind the song, saying, “This was one of those songs where the more I heard it, the more I fell in love with it. I also realized how important it is for me and where I am in my life, and I think that’s why [writer] Shane [McAnally] was trying to get it to me.” Shelton added, “It fits my story. I was about to go in and record when I decided that it needed Gwen on it—because it is our song. I think it’s magic.”

The couple previously released the music video for “Nobody But You” and now Shelton has released a video of them performing it live on YouTube, along with backstage footage. Stefani and Shelton are seen rehearsing together in some clips and other clips show them walking together holding hands and spending time together with friends.  

Take a look at the live video at the link: here.

WATCH: Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani’s Adoration Captured in New Live Video

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Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani capture their special vibe in a new live video for Nobody But Yu.
 

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Broadway Star Nick Cordero Dies At Age 41 From COVID-19 Complications

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Broadway star Nick Cordero died on Sunday, July 5, due to complications from COVID-19. He was 41. Cordero’s wife, Amanda Kloots, posted on Instagram on Sunday afternoon, saying, “My darling husband passed away this morning. He was surrounded in love by his family, singing and praying as he gently left this earth.”  Kloots captioned a black-and-white photo of her husband with the caption, “I am in disbelief and hurting everywhere. My heart is broken as I cannot imagine our lives without him. Nick was such a bright light. He was everyone’s friend, loved to listen, help and especially talk. He was an incredible actor and musician. He loved his family and loved being a father and husband. Elvis and I will miss him in everything we do, everyday.”  She ended her post with a thank you to everyone who supported her and her husband throughout his battle.

Cordero was admitted to Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on March 31, where he had been unconscious in an intensive care unit. He was initially diagnosed with pneumonia, but later tested positive for the virus on April 1. Weeks later, Cordero underwent a procedure to have his right leg amputated on April 18. 

Cordero was a huge star in the Broadway world, working in productions of Waitress and originated the role of Sonny in A Bronx Tale. In 2014, Cordero received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor for his performance as Cheech in Bullets Over Broadway. He also earned nominations from the Drama Desk Awards and Drama League Awards.

Cordero is survived by Kloots and their son, Elvis.

Broadway Star Nick Cordero Dies

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Over the course of 13 weeks, the Tony Award-nominated star woke up from a medically-induced coma and underwent a leg amputation due to COVID-19 complications
 

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‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Renewed For Season 11 By HBO

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HBO announced they’ve has renewed Curb Your Enthusiasm for an 11th season. Announcing the news of the renewal, creator and star Larry David jokingly said, “believe me, I’m as upset about this as you are.” He added that “one day I can only hope that HBO will come to their senses and grant me the cancellation I so richly deserve.” HBO Programming executive vice president Amy Gravitt said that “this past season tapped into the zeitgeist in such an uncomfortably delightful way” “and that “Larry is already busy writing, and we can’t wait to see what he has in store.”

Curb Your Enthusiasm initially premiered in 2000 and aired a new season about every two years until taking an indefinite hiatus after Season 8 in 2011, returning for Season 9 in 2016.  

As of press time, a potential release date has not been set for the upcoming season, as it likely remains in limbo due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ will return for season 11

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Prepare to “Curb Your Enthusiasm” for an 11th season. The acclaimed HBO series about a comically…
 

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Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour Shares New Single ‘Yes, I Have Ghosts’

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Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour returns with his first new song in five years,“Yes, I Have Ghosts.”

Accompanying the release of the track is an audiobook by Gilmour’s wife, Holly Samson, for her coming-of-age novel A Theatre for Dreamers, and features daughter Romany on vocals.

Gilmour’s last studio set was 2015’s Rattle that Lock, which went to No. 1 on the U.K. Album Albums Chart and No. 5 on the Billboard 200.

Stream “Yes, I Have Ghosts” at the link: here.

Listen to David Gilmour’s New Song, ‘Yes, I Have Ghosts’

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Queen Release Second Episode Of “Lockumentary” Series

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Queen + Adam Lambert have released the second episode of their “Lockumentary” video streaming series entitled “Roadies In Lockdown”

Said the band: “This exclusive series, only available on Queen’s Official channel, explores the roles of various crew members on the road and behind the scenes with one of the world’s most successful touring acts. Enjoy a VIP AAA pass and get to see at close quarters the backstage and front of house complexities, magic and hard work that goes in to putting on these huge productions that are a Queen + Adam Lambert live show. They explain what they do to make the shows happen. Look out also for a few well known faces and cameo appearances along the way.” 

Watch the episode at the link: here.

Watch The Second Episode Of Queen + Adam Lambert’s ‘Roadies In Lockdown’ Series

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Queen + Adam Lambert have shared the second episode of their ongoing video series, Roadies In…
 

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