Month: August 2020

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Rock Daypop

Megadeth, Metallica, Judas Priest And More Featured In Documentary ‘Flying V’

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Members of Metallica, Megadeth, Judas Priest and Slayer are feature in the forthcoming ‘Flying V’ DVD, which is set to be released on September 11th.

The film, part of the “Inside Metal” series, features Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine, Metallica’s James Hetfield, Slayer’s Kerry King, Michael Schenker, Judas Priest’s KK Downing and Richie Faulkner, and more.

Here is the synopsis: “‘Flying V’ chronicles the origin of the most unique guitar on earth and its incredible influence on the history of rock and roll and heavy metal. Hear from the rock stars themselves as they describe how, when, and why the Flying V forever changed their careers and altered their entire approach to guitar playing.

“Journey inside the minds of the biggest icons of our era as they tell their riveting tales of discovery and passion for their beloved Flying V’s. Exclusive interviews with members of Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Scorpions, Accept, Michael Schenker Group and more. This musical journey is one you will want to take over and over again as secrets of the Flying V guitar are revealed like never before!” Watch the trailer at the link: here

Scorpions, Metallica, Megadeth Featured In ‘Flying V’ Documentary

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Members of Scorpions, Metallica, Megadeth and Judas Priest are among the stars appearing in a…
 

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Slayer, Pantera And Other Musicians To Join Together For ’99 Metal Stars’ Benefit Song

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Members of Pantera, Slayer, Mastodon and many many more are among 99 metal stars who took part in a special charity rendition of “99 Bottles”. The track was recorded to benefit Old Dog Haven,, a charity that helps older dogs find foster homes, and was released to mark International Dog Day on August 26th.

The project was launched by Scour’s Derek Engemann and John Jarvis. Engemann said, “This has been an epically fun project involving the entire Metal scene, and even a few Ska bands! This project originally began back in 2013, but was brought back to life once we discovered Old Dog Haven. The ’99 Bottles’ has truly shown the good side of humanity during these wild times that we are in. I was amazed at all of the people who were eager to sign up for a verse.”

In addition to proceeds from the track going towards the charity, fans can donate directly on the official GoFundMe page. Check out the list of stars included on the song below, and you can also stream it: here.

        

99 Metal Musicians Join Forces to Cover ’99 Bottles of Beer’

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If 99 metal musicians teamed up to sing “99 Bottles of Beer,” you’d think it…
 

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Pop Daypop

Katy Perry And Orlando Bloom Welcome First Child Together, Daughter Daisy Dove

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Katy Perry has given birth to her first child with fiance Orlando Bloom, a baby girl named Daisy Dove Bloom. The baby’s birth was first announced by the official UNICEF Instagram page on Thursday alongside a black and white photo of the couple holding Daisy’s hand and included a statement from Perry and Bloom who also reposted the image and message. Perry and Bloom are Goodwill Ambassadors for UNICEF. 

Perry and Bloom announced that they have set up a donation page to help support UNICEF: “In celebration of the heart we know our daughter already has, we have set up a donation page to celebrate DDB’s arrival. By supporting them, you are supporting a safe start to life and reimagining a healthier world for every child. We hope your [heart emoji] can bloom with generosity.” 

Perry first announced she was pregnant with her first child in March with the release of her music video for “Never Worn White.” Bloom is also the father of 9-year-old son Flynn who he shares with ex-wife Miranda Kerr. The couple were engaged on Valentine’s Day in 2019, after an on-again, off-again relationship that began in 2016.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Welcome a Baby Girl

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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have welcomed their first child together, Billboard has confirmed….
 

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Billie Eilish And Finneas Play NPR “Tiny Desk Concert” From Home

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Billie Eilish made her debut at NPR’s famous Tiny Desk, accompanied by her brother, Finneas.

The pop star kicked off her mini-set with her latest single “My Future,” which she played on the keyboard.  Eilish said in between songs, “So obviously, we are not actually at Tiny Desk, because this is a cardboard cut-out of it. But it’s still real, it’s just not in-person real. Quarantine’s been weird; I know you all feel the same. It’s been weird, we don’t know how long it’s gonna go. There’s barely anything that feels like there’s any hope in, but I think the future is something to be super hopeful in, and the unknown and what is to come…

Eilish and her brother closed out their performance with 2019’s “Everything I Wanted.”

You can check out Billie Eilish And Finneas’s “Tiny Desk Concert” at the link: here

Billie Eilish and Finneas pull off an NPR ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ from home

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What looks just like NPR’s intimate “Tiny Desk Concert” setting is actually a cardboard cutout….
 

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Sports Daypop

LA Lakers, Clipper Vote To End NBA Season Amid Jacob Blake Protets

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The NBA playoffs are in limbo after six teams refused to play their games Wednesday in response to the police-involved shooting of Jacob Blake. The Milwaukee Bucks began the protest when they didn’t take the floor for Game 5 of their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Orlando Magic Wednesday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla.

The NBA’s postponements sparked a sportswide wave of sitouts. Three WNBA games, three MLB bouts, five MLS clashes and a series of tennis matches also were postponed in response to Blake’s shooting.

The NBA’s board of governors and players will have separate meetings to decide how to proceed with the playoffs inside the Walt Disney World Resort. Sources say that most teams polled Wednesday said they want to proceed with the postseason, while the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers were among the teams that voted against continuing.

The NBA and NHL are the only leagues in the United States with active postseasons. Three Stanley Cup playoff games were played as scheduled on Wednesday in Canada, where the NHL has used Toronto and Edmonton as bubble hub cities as a coronavirus pandemic safety precaution.

NBA season up in air as Lakers and Clippers reportedly vote to quit playoffs

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The NBA season is balance with the league’s board of governors and players due to meet on…
 

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Vice President Mike Pence Accepts Republican Nomination On Day Three Of RNC

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Day 3 of the Republican National Convention continued on Wednesday under the theme “America, Land of Heroes” with Vice President Mike Pence closing out the evening from Fort McHenry in Baltimore.

Pence spoke directly to those in the path of Hurricane Laura before accepting the nomination for vice president, saying, “Our prayers are with you tonight, and our administration is working closely with authorities in the states that will be impacted … this is a serious storm.” At the conclusion of Pence’s remarks President Trump and first lady Melania Trump joined the vice president on the stage.

In addition to VP Pence, speakers included Second lady Karen Pence; the president’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump; former acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell; Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw; Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, and counselor to the president Kellyanne Conway, who recently announced that she would be leaving her role at the White House in September.

Watch live: Republican National Convention — Night 3

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Vice President Pence is the final speaker of the evening.
 

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NBA, MLB, WNBA, MLS All Postpone Wednesday Games In Protest Of Jacob Blake Shooting

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The NBA, WNBA, MLB and MLS took a stand against systemic racism and police brutality by boycotting games on Wednesday in response to the police shooting of a black man in Kenosha, Wis. 

The wave of boycotts and postponements was sparked by Milwaukee Bucks players’ responding to the shooting of Jacob Blake by refusing to come out of their locker room on Wednesday afternoon for a playoff game against the Orlando Magic. Two more NBA playoff games scheduled for Wednesday night were also postponed, inspiring players in other leagues to follow and causing professional basketball, baseball and soccer games to be called off because athletes would not participate.

In Major League Baseball, three games were called off: the Milwaukee Brewers hosting the Cincinnati Reds, the San Diego Padres playing the Seattle Mariners, and the San Francisco Giants-Los Angeles Dodgers game.

Five matches in Major League Soccer were postponed Wednesday after players objected to playing.

Tennis star Naomi Osaka said she would not play in a scheduled semifinal at the Western & Southern Open in New York,

Pro sports teams delay games after Milwaukee Bucks refuse to play in protest of Jacob Blake shooting

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The announcement came after the Wisconsin-based team didn’t take the floor for its scheduled…
 

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NBA, MLB, WNBA, MLS All Postpone Games To Protest Racial Injustice

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The Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Wednesday’s NBA play-off game against the Orlando Magic in an apparent protest against racial injustice following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in their home state of Wisconsin last week. Subsequently, the NBA postponed its two other play-off games scheduled for Wednesday night.

Additionally, three WNBA games were also called off, as were two Major League Baseball games – one of which was due to take place in Milwaukee. Five of the six scheduled Major League Soccer games were also postponed.

Baseball matches between the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee, and between the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres in San Diego, were also postponed. 

Blake was shot on Sunday in Kenosha, Wisconsin, apparently in the back and in front of his children, with the incident captured on phone video, igniting new protests over racial injustice in several cities.

NBA, WNBA, MLB and MLS games called off as players boycott in response to Kenosha police shooting of Jacob Blake

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All three NBA playoff games scheduled for Wednesday have been postponed, with players around the…
 

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Country Daypop

Jason Aldean To Headline Free Virtual Concert With Brett Young and Maddie & Tae

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Jason Aldean will headline a free virtual concert, sponsored by Corona, on August 28-  with special guests Brett Young and Maddie & Tae.

Fans can enter to win a contest to be selected Jason’s featured fan of the summer. They can also have a chance to win a variety of prizes by following the instructions in special sweepstakes call-to-action posts on Corona’s Instagram, Facebook and Twitter social media pages.

Jason’s Backyard Beach Concert will air live on Live Nation’s Twitter and on Live Nation’s website at 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 28.

                

Jason Aldean hosting virtual backyard concert with Brett Young, Maddie & Tae

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Jason Aldean is throwing an all-star virtual concert to bid adieu to summer. The 2019 ACM Artist…
 

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Mickey Guyton Expecting First Child With Husband Grant Savoy

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Mickey Guyton and husband Grant Savoy are expecting their first child. Mickey shared the news via Instagram: “Even in times of darkness, like the ones we as a society find ourselves in today, God always finds a way to shine His light on the beautiful side of life, like the miracle of life itself. I’m so excited to announce that I’m having a baby! My life completely changed in an instant. Literally nothing else matters. I’m so excited and terrified all at the same time. I have no idea what I am doing but am so thankful that God chose me to be this baby’s mom.”

Mickey will release a new six-song EP, Bridges, on Sept. 11, which also features songwriters Karen Kosowski, Hillary Lindsey, Jesse Frasure, Nathan Chapman and Victoria Banks. The EP includes recent releases “Black Like Me” and “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” as well as current single, “Heaven Down Here.”

Country Singer Mickey Guyton Is Pregnant; Expecting First Child With Husband Grant Savoy

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Mickey Guyton shared some very happy news with her fans, revealing that she’s expecting…
 

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