Month: July 2020

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Country Daypop

Dan + Shay To Release New Single “I Should Probably Go To Bed” On July 31

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Dan + Shay — comprised of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney — will release their new single “I Should Probably Go to Bed” on July 31.

Dan + Shay teased the release of “I Should Probably Got to Bed”  via Twitter on July 27 with a 29-second clip of the song’s upcoming video.

The new tune will be the duo’s first single since “10,000 Hours,” which featured Justin Bieber, was released in October 2019. “10,000 Hours” topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart in January 2020.

Dan + Shay Announce New Single, ‘I Should Probably Go to Bed’

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Dan + Shay are going to hang ’em up for the night in their new single, or at least they’ll…
 

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Oprah Winfrey To Host New Talk Show For Apple TV+

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Oprah Winfrey is returning to the world of talk shows with a new series on Apple TV+.

“The Oprah Conversation” will debut July 30 and will feature Winfrey and Ibram X. Kendi, author of the best-selling book “How To Be an Antiracist,” speaking with white people about racism. Apple and Winfrey said in a statement: “It’s time to bring humanity back to the conversation,” Winfrey, one of the most influential women in the United States, said on Twitter. Winfrey said she hoped to have “conversations that unite us – not divide us.”

The first episode will be free to stream on Apple TV+.  The new series will “explore impactful and relevant topics with fascinating thought leaders from all over the world,” the statement said. The second episode of “The Oprah Conversation” will be streamed on Aug. 7 and will feature a two-part interview with former football player Emmanuel Acho, the host of “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man.” The episode will include questions from white and Latino guests.

The episodes will be filmed remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic, but will include audience engagement.

Oprah Winfrey Launching New Talk Show ‘The Oprah Conversation’ on Apple TV+

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Oprah Winfrey is launching a new talk show called The Oprah Conversations, and the best part…
 

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72nd Primetime Emmy Award Nominations Announced: See The List Of Nominees

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The nominations for the 72nd Emmy Awards were announced Tuesday. Leslie Jones hosted a virtual event to announce all of the nominees and was joined by Laverne Cox, Josh Gad, Tatiana Maslany and Television Academy Chairman and CEO Frank Scherma.

The Emmy Awards, which celebrates excellence in television, are set to take place on Sept. 20 on ABC with Jimmy Kimmel serving as host. The Television Academy announced in June that it is increasing the number of nominations in the comedy and drama categories from seven to eight. Paired performer categories such as Supporting Actor Comedy and Supporting Actress Comedy, will have parity in the number of nominations.

HBO’s Watchmen took the top spot for program nominations with 26 followed by The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (20), Ozark (18), Succession (18), newcomer The Mandalorian (15), Schitt’s Creek (15), Saturday Night Live (15) and The Crown (13).

Emmy Awards Nominations: The Complete List

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The Television Academy revealed nominations Tuesday for the 72nd Emmy Awards, with Netflix…
 

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Rock Daypop

The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne Biography To Debut On A&E This Fall

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A&E have announced that their new special “Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne” is set to premiere on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th.

According to the synopsis: “Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne” traces Ozzy’s life from his childhood in poverty and time in prison, to fronting legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Black Sabbath and successful Grammy Award-winning solo career, to one of rock’s elder statesman and a lovable 21st century television dad.

“The two-hour documentary explores how Ozzy has continually reinvented himself and his career to propel himself toward greater success. As Ozzy turns 70, he reflects on the intimate details of his successes, failures, and his unique ability for survival and perseverance-including never-before-seen interviews about his recent Parkinson’s diagnosis.

“The documentary, a selection of the 2020 SXSW Film Festival, also features interviews with Sharon, Kelly and Jack Osbourne as well as friends and fellow musicians including Rick Rubin, Ice-T, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Jonathan Davis, Post Malone and more.”

Watch the preview Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne at the link: here

Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne to Premiere on A&E in September

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The documentary premieres September 7th on A&E, featuring interviews with Marilyn Manson,…
 

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BTS Announce New English-Language Single To Be Released Next Month

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K-pop superstars BTS have announced a new English-language single will arrive August 21. The song’s title has not yet been revealed, but the track will mark the lead single from BTS’ next studio album.

“We have prepared a new single for ARMY, set for August 21,” BTS revealed on their community platform BTS Weverse, according to a press release. The group added: “We are preparing an album for the second half of this year, but decided to first release a single because we wanted to reach our fans as soon as possible. Due to COVID-19, people around the world have been going through tough times and we wanted to share some positive energy with our fans.”

The band added:  “The song is upbeat and sung in English, just like ‘MIC Drop’ and ‘Waste It on Me.’ We thought that the song sounded perfect as it is in English. We recorded the guide version and felt that the result was something totally new and fresh. We also needed a breakthrough during these unforeseen times, so we worked on this new song. This is a new challenge for us as well. When we first heard and recorded the song, we were energized and our spirits were lifted up. We can’t wait to share this song with you all and enjoy it together.”

BTS Announce New English-Language Single Due Out on August 21st

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The first preview of a new album set for release later this year. BTS Announce New…
 

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Juice WRLD’s ‘Legends Never Die’ Spends Second Week At No. 1 On Billboard 200

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Juice WRLD’s posthumous album Legends Never Die has once again topped the Billboard 200 during its second week of sales.  Billboard reports that the project moved another 162K equivalent album units, making Juice the ninth artist to secure a No. 1 on the Billboard 200 both when alive and after death. 

Legends Never Die dropped on July 10 featuring Trippie Redd, Halsey, Marshmello, Kid Laroi, Polo G, and more. During its debut week, the LP generated 497,000 units, becoming the biggest posthumous debut in nearly 20 years. The album also had the biggest first-week sales of 2020 and the biggest audio streaming week of the year. Legends Never Die is the artist’s second No. 1 album. He landed his first, Death Race for Love in March 2019, just nine months before his untimely death.

        

Juice WRLD’s “Legends Never Die” Remains No. 1 On Billboard 200

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Juice WRLD’s ‘Legends Never Die’ remains number 1 on the Billboard 200 in its second week. Two…
 

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Country Daypop

The Chicks’s “Gaslighter” Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard Top Country Albums Chart

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The Chicks – comprised of Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer – have debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart this week with their latest album, Gaslighter. 

The new 12-song offering is trio’s first new album in 14 years, and was released on July 17. Gaslighter also debuted at No. 3 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, and it debuted at No. 1 on the Top Albums chart. The Chicks all had a hand in writing 10 songs on the new 12-song offering.

The Chicks Top Country Albums Chart With ‘Gaslighter’

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Female Swimmer Killed In Apparent Shark Attack Off Coast Of Maine

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A woman was killed in an apparent shark attack off the coast of Maine on Monday, which authorities say is a rare occurrence that has only been recorded once before in the state by an unprovoked shark.

Maine Marine Patrol said a witness saw the woman swimming off the shore of Bailey Island when she was injured in what appeared to be a shark attack. Two kayakers helped the person get to shore, and an ambulance provided further assistance, but she was pronounced dead at the scene, Marine Patrol said. The name of the woman was not released.

There has only been one recorded unprovoked shark attack in Maine. The state Marine Patrol is urging swimmers and boaters to use caution near Bailey Island and to avoid swimming near schooling fish or seals.

Shark appears to kill woman in rare attack in Maine, authorities say

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Maine has recorded only one shark attack since 1837, researchers say.
 

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GOP Unveils Coronavirus Plan To Include Second Stimulus Check, And Cuts In Unemployment Benefits

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On Monday, Senate Republicans unveiled their $1 trillion economic relief plan that would provide a second round of $1,200 coronavirus stimulus payments to many American adults and slash enhanced federal unemployment payments from $600 a week to $200.

The release of the plan marked the start of negotiations that will involve House Democrats, who passed their own, more generous relief bill in the House in May that includes $1,200 checks and an extension of the $600 unemployment benefit. The Republican plan provides a new round of stimulus checks to many adults and $500 per dependent, regardless of age. The full amount would go to people with taxable annual incomes of up to $75,000. It would be gradually phased out for people with taxable income up to $99,000; those above that income level would be ineligible for payments.

On the $600 federal unemployment benefits that many laid-off workers have been relying for months, Republicans would cut the subsidy to $200 a week through September. After that, Republicans want states to be ready to set up a system in which the federal subsidy would not exceed 70% of the laid-off worker’s previous salary, with a cap of $500 a week. 

The GOP plan also includes $100 billion for schools to either reopen or adapt to online instruction; a sequel to the popular Paycheck Protection Program targeting more vulnerable small businesses; and new tax incentives to encourage employers to bring employees back to work. 

U.S. Republicans unveil coronavirus plan, slash emergency unemployment benefit

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Senate Republicans on Monday proposed a $1 trillion coronavirus aid package hammered out with…
 

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Kyrie Irving To Donate $1.5M To WNBA Players Who Opted Out Of Season

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Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving said on Monday he would pledge $1.5 million to help pay WNBA players that have chosen to sit out their league’s abbreviated 2020 season, whether its due to social justice or COVID-19.

Irving has launched the KAI Empowerment Initiative, which will be the source of the funds. WNBA stars Jewell Lloyd and Natasha Cloud helped Irving connect with players to discuss the challenges surrounding their respective situations. Irving said Monday in a statement: “Whether a person decided to fight for social justice, play basketball, focus on physical or mental health, or simply connect with their families, this initiative can hopefully support their priorities and decisions.”

The WNBA is playing its entire 2020 season at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving donating $1.5M to WNBA players skipping season

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