Month: July 2020

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Netflix Developing Colin Kaepernick Series Led By Ava DuVernay

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Netflix is set to produce a six-episode series on Colin Kaepernick called ‘Colin in Black & White.’ Kaepernick will narrate the scripted limited drama, which comes from director Ava DuVernay. Colin in Black & White is DuVernay’s latest project with Netflix following her acclaimed limited series, ‘When They See Us.’ 

Netflix says Kaepernick’s series will focus on his adolescent years while growing up with a white adopted family. It will also portray his high school life and events that led him to advocate for social justice. An actor will play a younger version of the now 32-year-old Kaepernick. 

Kaepernick has remained unsigned in the NFL since 2017, soon after he began kneeling during the National Anthem. 

Ava DuVernay and Colin Kaepernick team up for Netflix series

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The six-episode series is to focus on Kaepernick’s early years as a Black child growing up with…
 

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Evanescence Release Their New Single ‘The Game Is Over’

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Evanescence have released their brand new single titled The Game Is Over, the second track from the band’s upcoming studio album The Bitter Truth. The Game Is Over is the follow-up to the band’s Wasted On You which was released back in April.  Evanescence have also revealed that a video for The Game Is Over will be shown as a YouTube premiere on Friday, July 3 at 5pm BST. The premiere will also see singer Amy Lee take part in a Q&A session with fans.

Last month it was announced that Evanescence’s European tour with Within Temptation had been moved into 2021. All previously purchased tickets and VIP packages will remain valid for the rescheduled dates, while those seeking refunds should contact their point of purchase.

Listen to “The Game Is Over” at the link: here

Evanescence Share Second Single ‘The Game Is Over’

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Evanescence released “Wasted on You” back in April, which comes from their first album in nine…
 

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The Offspring’s New Album “On Hold” Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

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The Offspring released their last album, Days Go By, n 2012. Now it looks like their new album will be delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Frontman Dexter Holland revealed to Download TV that while the upcoming record is “basically done,” it’s currently “on hold.”

“It’s basically done, we’re kinda just doing some last-minute tweaks,” Holland says. “We had a single scheduled to be released and all that stuff, and then this happened. So it’s on hold at the moment.”

The Offspring recorded and released a cover of the Tiger King song “Here Kitty Kitty,” though the video’s been removed from YouTube due to a copyright claim.

THE OFFSPRING’s New Album Is ‘On Hold’

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THE OFFSPRING vocalist/guitarist Bryan “Dexter” Holland spoke to Kylie Olsson of Download TV…
 

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Sofia Carson Debuts Video For Her New Single “Miss U More Than U Know”

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Sofia Carson just released the music video to her latest single “Miss U More Than U Know.”

“#MissUMoreThanUKnow the music video is out now. I love you & I miss u more than u know♥️,” Sofia shared on Instagram. The music video features some iconic places in Paris, France, including the Eiffel Tower — and Sofia confirmed that the lipstick she is wearing in the music video is from her new Revlon collection, saying on Twitter, “The Sofia Red is the real star of the #MissUMoreThanUKnow music video @revlon.”

Check out Sofia’s video for Miss U More Than U Know at the link: here.

Sofia Carson & R3HAB Premiere Video For ‘Miss U More Than U Know’

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Hollywood Records/Republic Records recording artist Sofia Carson and R3HAB premiered their new…
 

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Ellie Goulding Releases New Single ‘Slow Grenade’ With Lauv

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Ellie Goulding has released her latest single, ‘Slow Grenade’, from her forthcoming studio album, ‘Brightest Blue’. The single features American singer-songwriter and producer LAUV.

‘Slow Grenade’ is the final track to be taken from the ‘EG.0’ half of the double album, which is set for release on July 17. 

Listen to Slow Grenade at the link: here

Ellie Goulding And Lauv Surprise-Drop ‘Slow Grenade’ After Adorable Twitter Exchange

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Ellie Goulding dropped her newest track, ‘Slow Grenade,’ featuring Lauv, ahead of the release of…
 

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Mom Of Idaho Kids Found Dead Is Now Facing New Charges

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New charges have been filed against an Idaho woman after the remains of two of her children were found months after they disappeared. Lori Vallow was charged with two felony counts of conspiracy to destroy, alter or conceal evidence, according to court documents.

Human remains were found on the property of Vallow’s fifth husband, Chad Daybell, and were identified as those of Tylee Ryan, 17, and Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 7. The children were reported missing in September. Authorities have not said how the children died, and Daybell and Vallow have not been charged in their deaths.

A search for the siblings began in November; Vallow and Daybell refused to cooperate and left the state. They were found the following month in Hawaii, and Vallow was arrested and extradited to Idaho. Vallow is also being investigated in the death of Daybell’s former wife, Tammy Daybell, who was found dead in her home in October. Chad Daybell and Vallow married weeks after Tammy Daybell’s death.

Vallow was initially jailed on charges of desertion and nonsupport of dependent children. Her bond remains at $1 million. The next hearing is scheduled for Aug. 10.

Police say missing kids’ mom helped keep their bodies hidden

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Prosecutors say the mother of two children who were found dead in rural Idaho months after they…
 

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U.S. Senate Votes To Extend Small Business Relief Program Through August

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The U.S. Senate unanimously voted on Tuesday to extend a $660 billion lending program in an effort to help small businesses that have been hit hard by the coronavirus. The House of Representatives must also approve the extension, which would keep the Paycheck Protection Program operating through August 8.

The measure passed unanimously in the Senate. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told lawmakers that a full economic recovery is unlikely until people feel safer going out. Congress has signed off on roughly $3 trillion in aid so far, but Powell and other policymakers have said more will be needed.

The Treasury Department and the Small Business Administration have handed out $515 billion since April to help companies make rent and keep workers employed.

Senate extends small business coronavirus relief program through August

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The loans been a lifeline to more than 4 million businesses during the pandemic
 

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NBA Commissioner Says They Will “Stop Season” If Coronavirus Spreads

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Tuesday that spread of the coronavirus would prompt the NBA to stop the 2019-20 season. Silver said the league is “reasonably confident” about its plan to restart the season in Orlando on the Disney World campus in July, but if the virus spreads, the league will have no choice but to pull the plug.

Silver said, “Never full steam ahead no matter what. One thing we are learning about this virus as much is (it’s) unpredictable, and we and our players together with their union look at the data on a daily basis. If there were something to change that was outside of the scope of what we are playing for, certainly we would revisit our plans. We are testing daily. We haven’t put a precise number on it but if we were to see a large number of cases and see spread in our community, that would of course be a cause to stop as well.”

The NBA is working closely with medical experts and plans to modify guidance and recommendations based on all available information.  Dr. Anthony Fauci said in testimony that he has become more concerned with the surge in COVID-19 cases in Florida, Texas, California and Arizona.  Silver said. “Certainly if cases are isolated, that’s one thing. A lot of the determination will be our understanding of how our community became infected. That will be part of our judgment in terms of whether we should continue. But certainly if we had a lot of cases, we are going to stop. You cannot run from this virus.”

Silver: On track but virus spread may stop NBA

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Commissioner Adam Silver says the league is on track to play, but spread of the coronavirus to…
 

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Minor League Baseball Officially Cancels 2020 Season

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On Tuesday, Minor League Baseball officially cancelled its 2020 season. While the cancellation was widely expected, it leaves thousands of pro baseball players without a team to play for this year. Some top prospects have been placed on the 60-man rosters for various major league teams as they prepare to begin training camps.

“These are unprecedented times for our country and our organization as this is the first time in our history that we’ve had a summer without minor league baseball played,” said Pat O’Conner president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, which oversees the minors.

“While this is a sad day for many, this announcement removes the uncertainty surrounding the 2020 season and allows our teams to begin planning for an exciting 2021 season of affordable family entertainment.”

Minor League Baseball cancels 2020 season: ‘These are unprecedented times for our country and our organization’

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Minor League Baseball season has officially been canceled, MiLB president and CEO Pat…
 

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Jake Owen Defends Chase Rice After Widespread Criticism Of Rice’s Concert

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Jake Owen is coming to Chase Rice’s defense, after songwriter Abe Stoklasa called Rice a “f–king disaster” and told him to retire. Stoklasa has written the hit tracks “Fix” for Chris Lane and “Get to You” for Michael Ray.

Following Rice’s controversial concert in eastern Tennessee on Saturday, Rice made an official statement on his Instagram page. However Stoklasa attacked Rice, saying in part, “My whole industry hates you.”

An hour later, Stoklasa apologized for saying the whole industry hates Rice, but not before Owen weighed in, saying, “Hey @abestoklasa … you are a talented, smart guy. Why lower yourself to a post like this? It’s sad man. What you said is ridiculous. ‘Hate?’ … you’re gonna use a word like that, in a time like this? Chase is my friend. I am a part of this industry, and trust me it’s not just yours. I stick up for my friends. I’ve always thought you were a great musician, songwriter and voice. You are better than this. That was straight ignorant thing to say.”

Jake Owen Defends Chase Rice From Songwriter’s Attack

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Songwriter Abe Stoklasa attacked Rice on a personal level. Continue reading…
 

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