Month: December 2020

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Justin Bieber to perform new single “Anyone” during NYE celebration

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Justin Bieber revealed he will be performing his new song “Anyone” on New Year’s Eve, December 31st.

“Oh yeah I’m performing my new single #ANYONE during #BieberNYE tomorrow night,” Justin shared on Twitter, and retweeted a video from April with Hailey Bieber and pastor Judah Smith, sharing that he had recorded the song that day.

Justin shared in a statement:  “I’ve worked with T-Mobile for a long time — they’re such a fun brand, and we’re working on more surprises to watch out for during this special night. I can’t wait to partner on this epic New Year’s Eve concert with them, and give everyone a safe way to kick 2020 out the door, together.”

The concert event will begin at 8:15pm MST and will re-air twice on New Year’s Day. You can purchase tickets at JustinBieberNYE.com.

Justin Bieber Will Debut A New Song Called “Anyone” On NYE

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The followup to “Monster.”
 

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Department of Justice declines to charge officers in 2014 Tamir Rice shooting

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The U.S. Justice Department have declined to charge the Cleveland officers involved in the fatal 2014 shooting of Tamir Rice, and have closed its investigation.  An independent federal investigation into the Nov. 22, 2014, shooting of the 12-year-old Black boy seen playing with a toy gun at a park “found insufficient evidence to support federal criminal charges against Cleveland Division of Police officers Timothy Loehmann and Frank Garmback,” accordimg to a statement from the DOJ. The statement added that Rice’s family attorneys were notified of the decision and were also sent a letter “explaining the findings of the investigation and reasons for the decision.”

Rice was shot twice after officers responded to a 911 call reporting a male who was “probably a juvenile” pointing a “probably fake” gun at people in a playground at Cudell Park Recreation Center. Rice died in a hospital the next day.

In 2015, an Ohio grand jury did not pursue charges against Officers Loehmann and Garmback. Loehmann was fired in 2017 due to inaccuracies in his application form and Garmback was suspended for 10 days for violating a tactical rule by driving too close to Rice on the day of the shooting.

No federal charges for officers in 2014 fatal shooting of Tamir Rice, DOJ says

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocks immediate vote on $2,000 stimulus checks

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After Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell blocked an effort by President Donald Trump and Democrats to increase stimulus payments to Americans, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said $600 payments would begin to be delivered Tuesday night. Mnuchin announced that the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service would begin delivering the $600 payments included in the $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill signed into law by President Donald Trump over the weekend as early as Tuesday night through direct deposit, with paper checks being mailed out Wednesday.

Earlier in the day the Senate met after Democrats and Trump asked to increase the amount from $600 in the current relief package to $2,000. The House passed the increase on Monday. There was Republican opposition in the House, but recent GOP support was sidetracked by McConnell who said the upper chamber would begin a process to consider larger stimulus payments and tie it to resolving two other Trump complaints — election security and removing federal protections for technology companies such as Facebook and Twitter.

Democrats are expected to hold another vote this week to again pass the raise The measure would have passed Tuesday if all 100 senators had agreed to the raise, but with McConnell’s block, it could now take days or weeks for the Senate to debate and convene for a vote.

Defying Trump, McConnell delays vote on $2,000 checks, urges Senate to override defense veto

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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday put off a vote on President Donald…
 

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Chicago Blackhawks’ Captain Jonathan Toews out indefinitely due to undisclosed illness

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The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Tuesday that captain Jonathan Toews will miss the start of the 2020-21 NHL season because of an undisclosed illness. 

The 32-year-old Toews said in a statement through the team: “This off-season, I’ve been experiencing symptoms that have left me feeling drained and lethargic. I am working with doctors so I can better understand my condition. Until I can get my health back to a place where I feel I can perform at an elite level and help my team, I will not be joining the Blackhawks for training camp. I do not have a timetable for when I will rejoin the team. I am extremely disappointed, but it wouldn’t be fair to myself or my teammates to attempt to play in my current condition.”  The Blackhawks are set to report to training camp Jan. 3, with the 2020-21 season to begin 10 days later.

In the statement, Toews thanked the Blackhawks’ coaching staff and front office for their understanding and addressed fans: “To Blackhawks fans, I will continue to do whatever I can to get back on the ice and return to play the game I love for the team I love. I will not be making any further comment at this time and ask everyone to please respect my privacy as I focus on my health and recovery.”

Toews has been the first-line center of three Stanley Cup-winning teams in Chicago. He recorded 60 points in 70 games last season and has earned at least 50 points in every season except one in his 13-year NHL career.

Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews to miss start of season due to undisclosed illness

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Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is dealing with an undisclosed illness and it will…
 

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Washington Football Team LB Thomas Davis Sr. to retire after 2020 season

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Washington Football Team linebacker Thomas Davis Sr. announced Tuesday on social media that he will retire at the end of the 2020 season.

Davis wrote on Instagram, “This weekend will be my last regular-season football game ever… Sometimes things can happen that cause you to feel unworthy, just know that no man can steal what God had already planned for your life! I’m extremely blessed and thankful for every opportunity that I’ve earned because nothing is ever given to you! You work your butt off and you pray that God’s plan aligns with yours!”

In the post, Davis included a picture of cleats. The veteran linebacker endured three torn ACLs in his career, but he overcame those major injuries and earned three trips to the Pro Bowl. The 37-year-old Davis has played 16 years in the league, spending his first 14 with the Carolina Panthers. He was with the Los Angeles Chargers and Washington the past two seasons. In 199 career games, he has recorded 1,214 total tackles, 29 sacks, 13 interceptions and 18 forced fumbles. Davis was the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2014.

Ex All-Pro LB Announces WFT Retirement

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Pro LB Thomas Davis, 37, Announces His Retirement From The Washington Football Team – But Only…
 

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Miranda Lambert and husband Brendan McLoughlin share their Pet ‘Farmily’ in 2020 Christmas Card

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Miranda Lambert and husband Brendan McLoughlin celebrated their second Christmas together with a custom Christmas card featuring their furry family. There’s pictures of chickens, dogs, cats and horses helping the “family” celebrate the holiday season.

“Merry Christmas y’all!” the country star wrote on social media unveiling her Christmas card. She went on to list off the names of several animal pals: “Thelma, Louise, Jessi, Bellamy, Delta, Cher, Tequila, Macaroni, Gibson, Leiani, Sophie, Titan, Ellie, Adriana, Sugar Pie & the chickens in Coop de Ville!”

Lambert’s love for animals is no secret: she and her mom, Bev, founded nonprofit organization MuttNation in 2009 to help animals at local shelters find forever homes. MuttNation recently teamed with the Waggle Foundation’s veterinary assistance group to launch the MuttNation Foundation. The foundation will help pet owners in Nashville and beyond when they face unexpected vet bills.

Miranda Lambert’s Adorable, Pet-Filled Christmas Card Is So Very Her

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If there’s one thing to know about Miranda Lambert, it’s that she’s an animal lover — and…
 

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Alabama to Perform Free Virtual New Year’s Eve Concert

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Alabama will be performing a free New Year’s Eve concert.  The iconic country group has joined forces with Camping World for an online concert, which will stream live on Thursday, December 31 at 8 p.m. CT.   

Alabama said in a statement: “What better way to start the New Year than to have a free concert on New Year’s Eve for our fans around the world? We are pleased that Marcus Lemonis and our friends at Camping World are presenting this special performance from Nashville, Tennessee. We cannot wait to get back on tour soon, and want to see you in-person. Sit back, relax, crank up the sound, and ‘ROLL ON’ into 2021. Wishing you a very Happy New Year.”

To learn more about the New Year’s Eve performance or to stream it online, click here.

Alabama to Play Free Livestream Concert on New Year’s Eve

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Celebrate 2021 with the Southern rock legends. Continue reading…
 

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Warner Bros. announces ‘Wonder Woman 3’ in the works with director Patty Jenkins and star Gal Gadot

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Warner Bros. officially announced that a third Wonder Woman movie is in the works. Star Gal Gadot and director Patty Jenkins are returning for the next chapter. Warner Bros. chief Toby Emmerich said, “As fans around the world continue to embrace Diana Prince, driving the strong opening weekend performance of Wonder Woman 1984, we are excited to be able continue her story with our real life Wonder Women — Gal and Patty — who will return to conclude the long-planned theatrical trilogy.”

Wonder Woman 1984, the sequel to 2017’s Wonder Woman, was released in theaters and on the streaming service HBO Max simultaneously on Friday. The home release was adopted as many movie theaters remain closed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Warner Bros. announced earlier this month that it will release all of its 2021 movies on HBO Max. The Wonder Woman character will be also appear next year in filmmaker Zack Snyder’s miniseries revamp of the 2017 movie Justice League.

‘Wonder Woman 3’ in the Works With Gal Gadot, Patty Jenkins Returning

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Superhero blockbuster opens with $16.7 million at theaters, biggest weekend at box office since…
 

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Emma Roberts gives birth to baby boy with boyfriend Garrett Hedlund

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29-year-old actress Emma Roberts has welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with partner Garrett Hedlund. Roberts gave birth on Sunday in Los Angeles, sources told TMZ. Roberts and Hedlund reportedly named the newborn Rhodes.

Roberts confirmed her pregnancy on Instagram in August, writing, “Me…and my two favorite guys,” alongside photos of Hedlund and her baby bum.  The stars later celebrated with an intimate baby shower in October, attended by only 15 people due to COVID. Roberts wrote of the special day, “So grateful to my family and pod for making my pregnancy feel so celebrated during such wild times.”

Roberts and Hedlund started dating around March 2019. Roberts has explained that her endometriosis diagnosis affected her fertility and she had to freeze her eggs to ensure she could have children.

Emma Roberts Gives Birth to Her First Baby with Garrett Hedlund

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Congratulations are most definitely in order for Emma Roberts who has welcomed her first baby…
 

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KISS announce New Year’s Eve concert event in Dubai

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KISS have announced a New Year’s Eve concert set to take place at Atlantis in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that can be live streamed at home by paying audiences. The band said that the KISS 2020 Goodbye show ‘will use over 50 cameras, 360-degree views and pyrotechnics to deliver an epic event.’

Fans can live stream the concert starting at $39.99 with Deluxe and VIP Packages also available. The concert can be viewed once over a 24-hour period. The live stream will be presented in 1080p definition. A live pre-show will be available to stream for free.

KISS Announce ‘KISS 2020 Goodbye’ New Year’s Eve Livestream Show

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Image via Gene Simmons’ Twitter post Rock icons KISS have announced a virtual New Year’s…
 

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