Month: November 2020

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The Weeknd Set To Perform At 2021 Super Bowl Halftime Show

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The 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show performer has been announced, and it will be The Weeknd taking stage on Feb. 7 in Tampa, Florida. JAY-Zs’s Roc Nation is serving as the strategic entertainment advisors of the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show.

JAY-Z said in a statement, “The Weeknd has introduced a sound all his own. His soulful uniqueness has defined a new generation of greatness in music and artistry. This is an extraordinary moment in time and the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show is going to be an extraordinary experience with an extraordinary performer.”

The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, teased the big news prior to the announcement on Instagram with videos of himself with flashing blue lights, writing, “LV813.”

The Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show is the most-watched musical performance of the year; more than 104 million viewers tuned in to last year’s show featuring Jennifer Lopez and Shakira.

 Super Bowl LV will air on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, on CBS.

The Weeknd to Headline Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show

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Pepsi, the NFL and Roc Nation have announced that The Weeknd will perform during the Pepsi Super…
 

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Chloe x Halle and Justin Bieber To Perform At 2020 E! People’s Choice Awards

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The 2020 E! People’s Choice Awards has announced a new list of performers and presenters ahead of the star-studded night to be held on Nov. 15 at 9p.m. ET on E! from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.

Sisters Chloe x Halle and Justin Bieber will be taking the stage to perform. E! also revealed that this year’s presenters will include Machine Gun Kelly, Tyler, the Creator, Tiffany Haddish, Jameela Jamil, Kathryn Hahn, Sofia Carson, Christina Hendricks, Armie Hammer, Alison Brie, Bebe Rexha and Addison Rae. As previously announced, Demi Lovato, who’s a five-time E! People’s Choice Award winner, will emcee the People’s Choice Awards ceremony that will present awards in 44 categories, which covers music, movies, television and pop culture. 

Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Bieber are this year’s top nominees with six nods each. Jennifer Lopez will be honored with the People’s Icon of 2020 award while Tyler Perry and Tracee Ellis Ross will be honored with the People’s Champion Award and Fashion Icon Award.

Justin Bieber, Chloe X Halle to Perform at 2020 E! People’s Choice Awards

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Justin Bieber is set to perform at the 2020 E! People’s Choice Awards. Bieber, who is…
 

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2020 CMA Awards: See The Full List Of Winners

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The biggest names in country music were honored at the 54th Annual Country Music Association Awards last night, hosted by Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker from the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Eric Church took home the highly coveted Entertainer of the Year award, while Maren Morris took home three awards: female vocalist of the year, single of the year for “The Bones,” and song of the year for the same single. Luke Combs, who had six nominations this year, received awards for male vocalist of the year and album of the year for “What You See Is What You Get.” Morgan Wallen was honored in the new artist of the year category, Dan + Shay won the vocal duo of the year award, and Old Dominion took home the trophy for vocal group of the year.

For the full list of winners, see below!

See who won at the CMA Awards

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It’s a big night at the 54th annual Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday. Some of…
 

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Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan Wins Re-Election In Alaska Bringing Senate Battle Down To Georgia

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U.S. Republican Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska won re-election on Wednesday, leaving control of the Senate to be determined in January by two runoff elections in Georgia. Sullivan, 55, defeated Al Gross, an independent who ran as a Democrat. Earlier on Wednesday, Democrats clinched their hold on the U.S. House of Representatives, but with a slimmer majority.

Gross, a 58-year-old orthopedic surgeon, emphasized his knowledge of the healthcare system. Coming a day after Republican Senator Thom Tillis won re-election in North Carolina, Sullivan’s victory confirms that Democratic hopes of winning a majority of seats, and with it the power to support Democratic President-elect Joe Biden’s agenda, will come down to two Georgia elections scheduled for Jan. 5. Democrats won Republican seats in Arizona and Colorado in last week’s election. But they lost a seat in Alabama, reducing their net gain to a single seat.

In Georgia, Republican Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler face challenges from Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, respectively.

Sullivan wins Alaska, Senate battle down to Georgia

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Politics Sullivan wins Alaska, Senate battle down to Georgia. Posted [NFA] Senator Dan Sullivan…
 

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New York, Ohio, Indiana and More States Add New Restrictions After Spike In COVID-19 Cases

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced new restrictions as COVID-19 cases increased in their states. The United States set another daily record for new infections, with 136,300 new cases were added nationwide Tuesday, topping the previous mark by about 8,000. Tuesday also saw the most deaths nationwide, about 1,400, since mid-August.

Cases have surged in New York, where Cuomo announced Wednesday that new restrictions would go into effect Friday. Private indoor gatherings will be limited to 10 people, and gyms, bars and restaurants must close each night at 10 p.m. The curfew will apply only to restaurants licensed by the state liquor authority. Others may provide take-out after 10 p.m.

DeWine announced Ohio will reinstitute its statewide mask mandate as the state has reported 50,000 new COVID-19 cases within 13 days. Under the new order, retail businesses will be required to post a face covering requirement sign at all public entrances and ensure that employees and customers wear masks.

Indiana Gov. Holcomb said beginning this weekend, orange counties will be limited to social gatherings of 50 people or fewer. Red counties will be limited to gatherings of 25 people or fewer.  Most of the state’s counties are designated orange, including Marion County. Nine counties are red.

In Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said his state is dealing with the worst surge of the pandemic so far, with hospitalizations spiking to about 4,200 per day. Pritzker urged residents to wear masks and advised against large holiday gatherings for the safety of front-line health workers.

Bars, restaurants and gyms in New York face new restrictions due to Covid-19 increase

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced new restrictions on restaurants, bars and gyms…
 

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Oklahoma City Thunder Promote Assistant Coach Mark Daigneault To Head Coach

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The Oklahoma City Thunder has promoted assistant coach Mark Daigneault to be the team’s next head coach. Daigneault joined Billy Donovan’s staff as an assistant coach ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season. Prior to joining the NBA’s Thunder, Daigneault spent five seasons as head coach of the Thunder’s G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue. Daigneault led the Blue to a 143-107 record and four playoff appearances, earning G League Coach of the Month three times.

At 35, Daigneault becomes the second-youngest head coach in the league. Daigneault takes over for Donovan, with whom he first began to work as a graduate assistant at the University of Florida.

Thunder promote Daigneault to head coach

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Assistant Mark Daigneault has been named the next coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, replacing…
 

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San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan Steps Away From Assistant Coaching Position

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San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan is stepping away from coaching after spending last season as an assistant coach with his former team. The 44-year-old Hall of Famer will continue to provide player development guidance as he did after he retired following the 2015-16 season. 

Duncan earned 15 selections each to the All-NBA, All-Defensive and All-Star teams through his 19 seasons as a player in San Antonio, where he led the Spurs to five championships after the team drafted him with the first overall pick out of Wake Forest in 1997.  Duncan served as acting head coach when Gregg Popovich was ejected from a game back in November. 

There are no other reported changes to Popovich’s staff, which also includes Becky Hammon, Will Hardy, Chip Engelland and Mitch Johnson. 

Report: Spurs Legend Tim Duncan Stepping Away From Full-Time Assistant Coach Role

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Spurs legend Tim Duncan is reportedly stepping away from his full-time coaching role with San…
 

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Take a Listen To Thomas Rhett’s New Single “What’s Your Country Song”

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Thomas Rhett has released his latest single “What’s Your Country Song.”

“What’s Your Country Song” is the first new music from TR’s upcoming fifth studio album, and will impact country radio on Nov. 16.

You an listen to TR’s “What’s Your Country Song” at the link here.

Thomas Rhett Name-Drops Hits in ‘What’s Your Country Song’ [Listen]

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Thomas Rhett drops references to no less than 16 country hits in his new single, “What’s Your…
 

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Dwayne Johnson To Produce Reboot of ‘The Scorpion King’

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is returning for the reboot of 2002’s action film The Scorpion King, but not as it’s leading man. Johnson will instead serve as a producer, spearheaded by Universal Pictures and Seven Bucks Productions, which is run by Johnson and his ex-wife, Dany Garcia. 

While Johnson won’t reprise his role, reports state that there is a “good possibility” that he will make an appearance. In the original, Johnson starred as Mathayus, otherwise known as the Scorpion King. The film acted as a prequel, taking place 5,000 years before The Mummy and The Mummy Returns, which saw Brendan Frasier in the leading role. The plot for the reboot remains unknown, though the outlet explained that it will be a “contemporary take set in modern times.” The Scorpion King was Johnson’s first break into the world of Hollywood, having been known by his stage name, The Rock, during his wrestling days in the WWE. 

Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia Set to Produce Reboot of ‘The Scorpion King’

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Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions is set to put together a reboot of ‘The…
 

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Ryan Murphy Shares First Look At “American Horror Story” Season 10

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American Horror Story showrunner Ryan Murphy has teased fans on Instagram with a first look at Season 10 of the supernatural horror. Posting on social media, Ryan shared an image of a mouth filled with razor sharp teeth and an ‘AHS10’ tattoo inked on the tongue.

TV shows have experienced delays in production this year due to Covid-19, but Murphy confirmed a few months ago that production for Season 10 would be restarting in October. “Looks like American Horror Story Season 10 is go for an October (fitting) production launch,” he wrote on Instagram.

‘American Horror Story’ Season 10 Teased by Creator Ryan Murphy

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American Horror Story Season 10 may be a long time in the making, but fans are now getting even…
 

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