Month: January 2021

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President Trump wishes new administration luck in taped farewell address

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President Donald Trump released a taped farewell address before leaving office, saying: “We did what we came to do – and so much more.” In a video posted on YouTube (which can be viewed here), he said he took on “the tough battles, the hardest fights… because that’s what you elected me to do”.

The last two weeks of Trump’s term have been dominated by the fallout from the deadly riot on Capitol Hill, when a mob of his supporters stormed Congress, seeking to overturn the election result. Trump said in his video, “Political violence is an attack on everything we cherish as Americans. It can never be tolerated.”

Also in his message, Trump said his administration built “the greatest economy in the history of the world.” He said, “Our agenda was not about right or left, it wasn’t about Republican or Democrat, but about the good of a nation, and that means the whole nation.”

Trump releases taped ‘farewell address’

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Minnesota Wild trade Greg Pateryn to Colorado Avalance for defenseman Ian Cole

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The Minnesota Wild sent defenseman Greg Pateryn for Colorado in exchange for defenseman Ian Cole on Tuesday. 

Pateryn signed a three-year deal with Minnesota in 2018. He logged one goal, 11 assists and 47 penalty minutes in 103 games with the Wild. Pateryn was limited to 20 contests in 2019-20 due to a lower-body injury.  Cole, who won a pair of Stanley Cups with Pittsburgh in 2015-16 and 2016-17, was in his third season with Colorado. He’s registered 26 goals and 112 assists (138 points) in 543 career NHL games. Cole racked up 122 blocked shots and 83 hits in 65 contests with the Avalanche in 2019-20.

Avalanche Trade Ian Cole to Wild for Greg Pateryn

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The Colorado Avalanche have traded defenseman Ian Cole to the Minnesota Wild for defenseman Greg…
 

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Mets fire GM Jared Porter for sending explicit images to female reporter

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NY Mets general manager Jared Porter was fired on Tuesday morning, hours after acknowledging in a report by ESPN that he sent unsolicited sexually explicit images to a female reporter while employed by the Chicago Cubs as their director of pro scouting in 2016. An explicit image was the final message in a string of 62 consecutive unanswered texts.

Mets owner Steve Cohen announced on Twitter, “We have terminated Jared Porter this morning. In my initial press conference I spoke about the importance of integrity and I meant it. There should be zero tolerance for this type of behavior.”

Reached by ESPN on Monday evening, Porter acknowledged texting with the woman. He initially said he had not sent any pictures of himself. When told the exchanges show he had sent selfies and other pictures, he said that “the more explicit ones are not of me. Those are like, kinda like joke-stock images.”

Mets GM acknowledges sending explicit images

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New York Mets general manager Jared Porter sent explicit, unsolicited texts and images to a…
 

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Tim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard to perform on Inauguration special

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Tim McGraw took to social media to announce to that he and Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard will be taking part in the inaugural “Celebrating America” special.

Tyler shares how he and Tim became involved with the event, “We got a call just a few days ago and got invited to play the song at the inauguration, and I think Tim and I both were extremely excited and humbled.  What a crazy cool opportunity – as simple as just to get to play music again, which is exciting in itself, but then to get to spread and share this message of hope and love and unity to the world.  What better platform to get to do that on, so we’re both extremely excited.”

You can listen to Tim and Tyler’s new song “Undivided” – here.

Tim McGraw, Tyler Hubbard Performing on Biden Inaugural Special

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Carrie Underwood Announces Release Date For New Album, ‘My Savior’

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Carrie Underwood announced that her upcoming gospel album My Savior will be available on March 26th. Carrie is co-producing the project, along with David Garcia, who also co-produced her Cry Pretty album.

My Savior is filled with Carrie’s version of traditional hymns that she grew up singing, and are connected to her spiritual core. Carrie said about making My Gift, and My Savoir back-to-back, “These two albums have been on my musical bucket list since the beginning of my career and were planned long before the events of the past year, but somehow it feels like the perfect time to share these beloved songs with the world,” adding, “It’s been such a blessing to make music like this, inspirational music that is near and dear to my heart.”

My Savior is available for pre-order now. Watch the trailer for Carrie’s album My Savior – here.

Carrie Underwood Announces Release Date For New Gospel Album ‘My Savior’

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Harry Brant, Son of Stephanie Seymour and Peter Brant, Dies at 24

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Harry Brant, the younger son of billionaire publisher Peter Brant and model Stephanie Seymour, has died. The 24-year-old socialite and fashionista was found dead Sunday of an accidental drug overdose, his parents said in statement.  Brant’s parents said Brant died just days before he was to re-enter rehab.

Brant and Seymour said: “It is with enormous sorrow that we share with you the news that our beloved son, Harry Brant, lost his battle with addiction and died due to an accidental overdose of prescription medication. Our hearts are shattered. We will forever be saddened that Harry’s life was cut short by this devastating disease. We ask that you please allow our family privacy as we attempt to cope with the loss of our beautiful, beautiful boy.”

Brant was a staple of New York’s fashion scene, along with his brother, Peter Brant II. Brant modeled for Balmain and Italian Vogue, and launched a unisex makeup line for MAC with his brother in 2015. His parents said he had hoped to expand his role creatively at Peter Brant’s Interview magazine.

Stephanie Seymour’s son, Harry Brant, dies at 24 from accidental overdose, family says

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Harry Brant, a rising model and son of supermodel Stephanie Seymour and publisher Peter M….
 

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All five seasons of ‘The Muppet Show’ coming to Disney+ this February

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Disney+ said in a press release Tuesday that all five seasons of The Muppet Show is coming to Disney+ in February. The variety series will start streaming Feb. 19.

The Muppet Show, created by Jim Henson and featuring his Muppet puppet characters, aired from 1976 to 1981. Seasons 4 and 5 were previously unreleased on home entertainment. The Muppet Show features beloved Muppets characters, including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo and the Swedish Chef, as well as a variety of famous guest stars.

Kermit the Frog said, “It’s going to be great to welcome back longtime fans, and to give a new generation of fans a chance to see how we got our start, how Miss Piggy became a star and so much more. Today, I’m proud to say: ‘It’s time to play the music, light the lights and meet the Muppets on Disney Plus tonight!’ And as for Statler and Waldorf, the two old guys in the balcony, I can only add: ‘Sorry, guys, but… here we go again.'”

The Muppet Show is getting a long-awaited streaming release on Disney+

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Disney+ is finally ready to play the music and light the lights. All five seasons of The Muppet…
 

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Weezer Announce New Album ‘OK Human’

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Weezer has announced a new surprised album, OK Human, to arrive January 29 via Atlantic. A single titled “All My Favorite Songs” will arrive this Thursday.

The band confirmed that their previously-announced album Van Weezer is still slated to arrive May 7 and has shared three singles off that record: “The End of the Game,” “Hero,” and “Beginning of the End.”

Weezer Announce New Album OK Human Is Coming Next Week

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The band has also confirmed that the previously delayed Van Weezer is arriving May 7th. Weezer…
 

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Motley Crue release video to celebrate their 40th Anniversary

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Motley Crue released a new video online to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first time that members of the band jammed together, leading to the creation of the group. Bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, along with vocalist and guitarist Greg Leon, first jammed together on January 17, 1981. The band would go on to recruit Mick Mars and Vince Neal, parting ways with Leon.

Nikki had this to say, “40 years ago today in 1981 we started @motleycrue outta Hollywood California. I am beyond grateful to of (sic) done this journey with my brothers @thevinceneil @mr.mickmars and @tommylee. The places we’ve travelled to around the world together, the songs we’ve written, the OVER the top live shows and of course 4 generations of fans.”

Lee said, “Happy 40th my dudes…. what a f***ing ride hey!?! Like a rollercoaster we been up down and all around this damn world touching hearts and many other parts hahah of people all around the globe! Cheers to touching more!!!!”

Neil added, “Happy Birthday to my brothers! 40 years!! A lifetime of memories!!”

Watch the anniversary video – here.

Mötley Crüe are kicking off their 40th anniversary celebrations this weekend

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Drake becomes first artist to surpass 50 billion streams on Spotify

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Drake has become the first artist ever to surpass 50 billion combined streams on Spotify. The site, which tweeted the update, notes that Drake is “the first artist in history to hit this milestone.”

Drake acknowledged his streaming achievement on his Instagram Stories. Future, who has regularly collaborated with Drake over the years, congratulated his fellow rapper on Twitter yesterday.

Drake’s next album, Certified Lover Boy, is set to be released this year. Certified Lover Boy was first announced when Drake released the lead single, “Laugh Now, Cry Later” featuring Lil Durk, back in August. A month prior, engineer Noel Cadastre said the LP was 90 per cent complete but “y’all gonna have to wait on that last 10 per cent”.

Certified Lover Boy will be the follow-up to Drake’s 2018 album, Scorpion. Drake has also released the Care Package compilation album in 2019 and the Dark Lane Demo Tapes collection.

Drake becomes the first artist ever to surpass 50 billion Spotify streams

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Drake has become the first artist ever to surpass 50 billion streams on Spotify, with Future…
 

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