Month: November 2020

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Mariah Carey Announces Christmas Special For AppleTV Featuring All-Star Lineup

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Mariah Carey has announced a new Christmas special that’s set to debut exclusively on Apple TV+ on Dec. 4, 2020, titled “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special.” 

The special features a star-studded lineup of appearances and guest stars — including Tiffany Tiffany Haddish, Billy Eichner, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Misty Copeland and Mykal-Michelle Harris.

In addition to the Christmas special, Carey will debut a new single from the soundtrack, “Oh Santa!,” on Apple Music and other streaming platforms on Dec. 4. The single sees Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson performing with Carey. The soundtrack for the Christmas special itself is said to feature “new interpretations” of classics, and will feature Snoop Dogg and Jermaine Dupri as musical guests. It debuts on Apple Music on Dec. 4, and on other streaming platforms on Dec. 11.

Mariah Carey’s Christmas Special 2020 Announces All-Star Celeb Lineup!

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Mariah Carey Announces Christmas Special For AppleTV Featuring All-Star Lineup

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Mariah Carey has announced a new Christmas special that’s set to debut exclusively on Apple TV+ on Dec. 4, 2020, titled “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special.” 

The special features a star-studded lineup of appearances and guest stars — including Tiffany Tiffany Haddish, Billy Eichner, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Misty Copeland and Mykal-Michelle Harris.

In addition to the Christmas special, Carey will debut a new single from the soundtrack, “Oh Santa!,” on Apple Music and other streaming platforms on Dec. 4. The single sees Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson performing with Carey. The soundtrack for the Christmas special itself is said to feature “new interpretations” of classics, and will feature Snoop Dogg and Jermaine Dupri as musical guests. It debuts on Apple Music on Dec. 4, and on other streaming platforms on Dec. 11.

Mariah Carey’s Christmas Special 2020 Announces All-Star Celeb Lineup!

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Mariah Carey‘s Christmas special has an all-star celeb lineup! The special, titled Mariah…
 

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Taylor Swift, Megan Thee Stallion and More Win At 2020 Apple Music Awards

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Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift and Roddy Ricch were among those honored at the second annual Apple Music Awards.

Rapper Lil Baby took home the top honor, hand-selected by the streaming service’s global editorial team to win artist of the year. Lil Baby topped the charts this year with his sophomore album “My Turn” and reached the No. 3 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with his hit “The Bigger Picture.”

Taylor Swift was named songwriter of the year after her 2020 album “Folklore” set the record for the most streamed pop album on release day and became the first album of the year to sell more than a million copies. 

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion is Apple Music’s breakthrough artist of the year. Her two No. 1 singles, “Savage Remix” featuring Beyoncé and “WAP” with Cardi B, have collectively racked up more than 300 million plays on Apple Music. 

The Apple Music Awards will stream a week-long celebration beginning Dec. 14, featuring performances, fan events, interviews and more.

Lil Baby, Taylor Swift & More Honored at 2020 Apple Music Awards

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Lil Baby, Taylor Swift, Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch were the big winners at the second…
 

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New York City Schools to Close For Remote Learning Amid Surge in COVID-19 Cases

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Officials announced on Wednesday that New York City Public Schools, the nation’s largest school district, will shut down after the city reached a 3% COVID-19 testing positivity rate.

The decision comes as coronavirus cases in the United States surged to record highs in recent weeks, with the country reporting 162,000 new cases and 1,700 deaths for Tuesday. “As of November 19, 2020, all school buildings are closed until further notice, and all students are learning remotely five days a week,” the district announced. The schools will remain closed for at least two weeks.

The district’s policy was to shutter schools if the New York City’s coronavirus testing positivity rate equals or exceeds 3% using a seven-day rolling average.  New York City first shuttered its schools back in March at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Shortly after, the city became the world’s epicenter of the disease, reaching a peak of 815 confirmed and probable deaths in a single day on April 7.

New York City public schools to close again as coronavirus cases rise

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Closure plan as city reaches 3% Covid test positivity rate as Mayor Bill de Blasio says…
 

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Nancy Pelosi Wins A New term As House Speaker

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House Democrats re-elected Nancy Pelosi to lead the party as House speaker Wednesday. Pelosi ran unopposed as well as House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., and House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, D.-S.C. The three Democrats have held their positions in the House for the last 14 years. In addition, Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., retained his spot as Senate minority leader while Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., won another term as the Senate majority leader.

Said Pelosi, “As we go forward with liberty and justice for all, we must do so, listening to the American people, listening to each other with respect, acting to unify. Joe Biden is a unifier, so that will make it easier for us.”

The Democrats will enter the next Congress with about 221 seats after holding 232 seats in the last session. That number could change with several House races still undecided.

Pelosi Wins as House Democratic Leader, Nominee for Speaker

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House Democrats voted to stick with Nancy Pelosi as their leader and nominee for speaker,…
 

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Carrie Underwood’s Holiday Special Coming To HBO Max This December

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Carrie Underwood’s new holiday special My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood is headed to HBO Max on December 3. Carrie will be performing holiday classics along with her new Christmas songs that can be found on her latest album, The Gift, which was released back in September. 

The HBO Max special will feature a duet with John Legend, singing “Hallelujah,” and fans will also get an inside look behind the scenes of Carrie recording “Little Drummer Boy” with her five-year-old son Isaiah.  

My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood will be available to stream starting Thursday, December 3 on HBO Max. You can take a sneak peek of Carrie and son Isaiah singing “Little Drummer Boy” on YouTube.

Carrie Underwood’s HBO Max Christmas Special Features Son Isaiah

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Underwood’s new Christmas special is set to debut on HBO Max in December. Continue reading…
 

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Lady A Release Deluxe Edition Of ‘Ocean’ Album Featuring Thomas Rhett

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Lady A is celebrating the one year anniversary of their album Ocean, with a deluxe version.

Ocean Deluxe Edition arrives this Friday, November 20 and features 6 additional songs, including one featuring Thomas Rhett. The new tracks, “Champagne Night (From Songland),” “Underwater,” “Let It Be Love (At Home Version),” “Champagne Night (Tiki Bar Version)”, “What If I Never Get Over You (Live from 3rd and Lindsley)” and “Heroes” (feat. Thomas Rhett).

You can check out Lady A’s music video for “Champagne Night (From Songland)” at the link:  here.

Lady A Release Deluxe First Anniversary Edition Of ‘Ocean’ Album

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Lady A’s 2019 album Ocean will be released in an expanded version this Friday (20). The…
 

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Conan O’Brien To End His Late Night Show For New Show on HBO Max

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Conan O’Brien is ending his 28-year career in late-night TV in June. O’Brien, 57, will wrap-up his nightly talk show on TBS, and wil move to a weekly variety series on HBO Max.

“Conan,” which airs Monday through Thursday (11 EST/PST) will conclude after its 10th season ends in June. O’Brien joked in a statement, “In 1993, Johnny Carson gave me the best advice of my career: ‘As soon as possible, get to a streaming platform. I’m thrilled that I get to continue doing whatever the hell it is I do on HBO Max, and I look forward to a free subscription.” 

O’Brien began his late-night career in the 1993 with “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” But after his short-lived run after taking over “The Tonight Show” from Jay Leno ended, O’Brien left and landed at TBS, becoming the longest-tenured late-night host. 

Conan O’Brien ends his long run in late night for a new show on HBO Max

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One era ends, and another begins for late-night TV’s longest-serving host.
 

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NY Mets Second Baseman Robinson Cano Suspended For 2021 Season After Testing Positive for PED

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MLB announced Wednesday that NY Mets second baseman Robinson Cano has tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug and will be suspended for the entire 2021 season.

Cano tested positive for Stanozolol. marking the second time Cano will be suspended for a PED test failure. The 38-year-old second baseman tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance furosemide in 2018 as a member of the Seattle Mariners and was suspended 80 games.

“We were extremely disappointed to be informed about Robinson’s suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program,” Mets president Sandy Alderson said in a statement. “The violation is very unfortunate for him, the organization, our fans, and the sport.”

Cano started his career with the Yankees and made five All-Star teams in his nine seasons with the organization. In 2013, he agreed to a ten-year, $240 million deal with the Mariners, but was traded after just five seasons. Cano has spent the last two seasons with the Mets. He is not expected to become a free agent until after the 2023 MLB season. 

Mets’ Robinson Cano suspended for 2021 season after positive PED test

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Avatar Announce Four-Part Livestream Concert Series

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Avatar have just announced a series of concert streams, titled Avatar Ages – An Impossible Concert Experience, that will play out over the month of January.

There will be four concert film experiences, starting on Jan. 9 and featuring music from across the band’s catalog. The first show will be a full live performance of their most recent album, Hunter Gatherer. Each of the remaining shows will consist of fan-voted setlists, as chosen by the ticket purchasers, featuring material from Avatar Country, Feathers & Flesh, Hail The Apocalypse, Black Waltz, Thoughts of No Tomorrow, Schlacht and Avatar.

Each livestream debuts on its respective date at 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 10PM CET and remains on-demand for 72 hours. Fans can purchase tickets for individual shows or as a four-pack featuring each of the concert events. For more information and ticketing details, head over to the link: here.

Avatar Announces Four-Part Concert Series For January 2021

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ONE Rockers AVATAR have announced a series of concert streams called “AVATAR Ages – An…
 

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