Month: September 2020

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Marshmello & Demi Lovato’s New Collaboration “OK Not To Be OK” To Drop Today

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Demi Lovato and Marshmello have released teasers for their new single, “Ok Not to Be Ok”. The duo is set to officially drop the song and music video on September 10 at 9am PT / 12pm ET.

Lovato posted on her Twitter: “All you need is somebody to say it’s #OKNotToBeOK @marshmellomusic” with a link to the countdown to the debut of the track (linked: here)

Marshmello also posted to Twitter:  “set your alarm. me and @ddlovato gonna drop our new song and music video for “OK Not To Be OK” tomorrow 9am PT / 12pm ET” with a link to his YouTube channel: here.

Demi Lovato & Marshmello Announce “OK Not To Be OK”

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Coming soon.
 

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Meghan Trainor Announces Christmas Album: ‘A Very Trainor Christmas’

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Grammy winner Meghan Trainor announced that she’s releasing a Christmas album titled A Very Trainor Christmas

The 26-year-old singer wrote on Instagram:  “ITS ABOUT TO BE #AVeryTrainorChristmas!!! NOTHING makes me happier than the holidays with my family! This year has been difficult to say the least, so I’m tryna bring joy the best way I know how…with a Christmas album full of originals and classics!” Trainor added that the Christmas album will be available just before Halloween, debuting on Friday, Oct. 30.

The singer is also releasing an exclusive version of the album at Target, featuring two extra songs and different cover art. A Very Trainor Christmas is now available for pre-order ahead of its Oct. 30 release.

Meghan Trainor Announces ‘A Very Trainor Christmas’ Album

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Bells are about to be jingled.
 

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President Trump Signs Executive Order To Extend Ban On Offshore Drilling Off Coast Of Florida

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On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order to extend and expand a ban on oil drilling off the coast of Florida. Trump said he would extend the existing moratorium on offshore oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida’s west coast through 2032 and expand it to include the Atlantic coasts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.

The decision marks a reversal for Trump, who in 2018 announced a five-year drilling plan calling for 19 lease sales offshore Alaska, seven in the Pacific Region, 12 in the Gulf of Mexico and nine in the Atlantic. Florida’s coastline was removed from consideration after then-U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke met with former Florida Gov. Rick Scott — who’s now serving in the U.S. Senate — in Tallahassee.

Current Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis opposed the offshore drilling plan as part of his campaign platform and on Tuesday hailed the order as “another great win” for Florida’s environment.

Reversing course ahead of election, Trump extends drilling ban off Florida

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an order to extend a ban until 2032 on offshore…
 

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Rochester N.Y. Police Chief, Deputy Suddenly Step Dow Following Protests Over Daniel Prude Death

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Rochester, N.Y.’s police chief, La’Ron Singletary, announced his resignation Tuesday after days of protesting in response to the police killing of Daniel Prude. Mayor Lovely Warren also informed the Rochester City Council that in addition to Singletary, the entire command staff announced it would be vacating their roles today. She noted that none of the police leaders were asked to resign.

Singletary became chief in April 2019, and is leaving the position after 20 years with the department. The 40-year-old has come under fire in the past week after footage was released of Rochester police officers holding an unarmed man face-down to the ground in March, causing him to die a week later. The footage prompted outrage from family members and activists who said the police department should learn how to better handle mental health episodes. Others accused the officers of racial bias and excessive force.

Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren also criticized Singletary for his handling of the case, and some community members called for his resignation. In a statement, Singletary said the comments “are an attempt to destroy my character and integrity,” and added, “The members of the Rochester Police Department and the Greater Rochester Community know my reputation and know what I stand for.  The mischaracterization and the politicization of the actions that I took after being informed of Mr. Prude’s death is not based on facts, and is not what I stand for.”

Rochester police chief, entire command staff step down after death of Daniel Prude

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Rochester, N.Y., Police Chief La’Ron Singletary said in announcing his retirement that the…
 

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Miami Heat Defeat Milwaukee Bucks In Game 5 To Advance To Conference Finals

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The Milwaukee Bucks, without reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, fell to the Miami Heat 103-94 in Game 5 on Tuesday night. The Heat will now move on to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2014.

Jimmy Butler led the way for the Heat in Game 5 with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Goran Dragic added 16 points and four rebounds.  Khris Middleton paced the Bucks with 23 points and seven rebounds, and Donte DiVincenzo added 17 points. Without Antetokounmpo, however, it wasn’t enough – and the Bucks will now be heading home. 

The winner of the series between the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics will now face the Heat in the Easter Conference Finals.

Heat push past Giannis-less Bucks 103-94; Celtics or Raptors up next in East finals

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Heat victory at Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex, that was the story of the game….
 

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NBA Announces 2019-20 All-Defensive Team

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The NBA today announced the All-Defensive Teams for the 2019-20 season. The first team is headlined by the recently named Defensive Player of the Year Giannis Antetokounmpo, alongside Anthony Davis who finished second. Rudy Gobert picks up his fourth consecutive All-Defensive First Team nod, while Marcus Smart has been selected to the First Team for the second season in a row.

The second team consists of the Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, the Bucks’ Brook Lopez, Bam Adebayo of the Heat; the Clippers’ Patrick Beverley, LA Clippers; and Eric Bledsoe of the Bucks.

The Bucks become the first team to have three players named to the All-Defensive teams since the Memphis Grizzlies did it in 2012-13. The NBA All-Defensive Teams were selected by a global panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters. Players were awarded two points for each First Team vote and one point for each Second Team vote.

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lakers’ Anthony Davis Highlight All-Defensive Teams

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Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Lakers big man Anthony Davis highlight the league’s…
 

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Kane Brown To Hold Drive-In Concert Event On September 26

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Encore Drive-In Nights announced on Tuesday that Kane Brown will be coming to an drive-in theater near you on September 26.

Following in Blake Shelton and Garth Brooks’ footsteps, Brown will “give each and every fan a front-row experience packed with hit songs, interviews, and behind-the-scenes storytelling,” according to a press release.

Brown’s concert will air at nearly 300 drive-in theaters and makeshift ones across the U.S. and Canada, with all CDC recommended guidelines and safety procedures in place.

Tickets for the show go on sale September 10 at the link: here.  For a full list of participating venues, click: here.

Kane Brown Is Heading to Drive-Ins Everywhere

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It’s not the same as an in-person concert, but this is still great news. Continue reading…
 

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Thomas Rhett Earns 16th No. 1 Single With “Be a Light”

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Thomas Rhett has earned his 16th No. 1 single with “Be a Light.” Rhett teamed up with Reba McEntire, Lady A’s Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin and Keith Urban to record the single back in March. All proceeds from “Be A Light” has gone to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund, which was created by The Recording Academy to help people in the music industry affected by the coronavirus disease outbreak and subsequent cancellation of music events.

Be a Light is nominated for “Musical Event of the Year” at the upcoming CMA Awards on Nov. 11.

Thomas Rhett Scores 16th No. 1 Single as “Be a Light” Tops Mediabase Chart

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Thomas Rhett scored his 16th No. 1 single as “Be a Light” topped the Mediabase chart…
 

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‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ To End After 20 Seasons

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After 14 years and 20 seasons, Keeping Up with the Kardashians is coming to an end. The Kardashian and Jenner families are saying goodbye to the E! reality series, it was announced on Tuesday

In an Instagram post, Kim Kardashian West shared a heartfelt statement on behalf of herself, family matriarch Kris Jenner; sisters Kourtney Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner; brother Rob Kardashian; and Kourtney’s ex, Scott Disick. The statement said the final season “will air early next year in 2021.”

The series, which was co-created by Ryan Seacrest, premiered in 2006 and followed the famous family throughout the ups and downs of their lives. Kourtney, 41, and Khloé, 36, also shared the statement to their Instagram accounts on Tuesday.

Season 19 premieres Sept. 17 on E!

‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ Is Ending After Upcoming 20th Season

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Kim Kardashian just announced some shocking news – her family’s reality show Keeping…
 

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Derek Hough To Return As Judge On “Dancing With The Stars” Replacing Len Goodman

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Derek Hough is replacing Len Goodman on Season 29 o  ‘Dancing with the Stars’ as a judge. Goodman has to remain in the UK due to the coronavirus pandemic, so the 35-year-old dancer is returning to the show in the new role. Derek will join Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli at the judges table.

Speaking about his return to the series, Derek shared: ”This show has been and will always be incredibly special to me.Coming back feels like coming home and I couldn’t be more excited to be back in the ballroom.”

Len, 76, will still be a part of the show, but he’ll be sharing his dancing expertise remotely. The new season of the long-running program will also see Tyra Banks replace Tom Bergeron as the host.

Derek Hough replacing Len Goodman as judge on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

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Derek Hough is returning to “Dancing With the Stars,” but this time, he won’t be dancing.
 

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