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Cardi B to Star in Comedy Film ‘Assisted Living’

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Cardi B has landed her first leading big-screen role in the Paramount comedy Assisted Living.  The script will be penned by This Is Us writer Kay Oyegun, and Temple Hill and Stephen Love will produce for Paramount.

The story follows Amber (Cardi B), a small time crook, who finds herself in over her head when a heist goes wrong. On the run from both the cops and her former crew, she struggles to find anyone to take her in. Running out of options, Amber disguises herself as an elderly woman and hides out in the one place no one will look — her estranged grandmother’s nursing home.

Cardihad a small role in Jennifer Lopez’s 2019 hit Hustlers, and also served as a judge on Netflix’s unscripted music competition series Rhythm + Flow. Before rising up the charts, Cardi B got her start as a reality TV personality on the VH1 series Love and Hip-Hop.

Cardi B to Star in New Comedy ‘Assisted Living’

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Siegfried Fischbacher, of the Siegfried & Roy illusionist duo, dies at 81

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Siegfried Fischbacher, the world-known illusionist who worked alongside stage partner Roy Horn, has died. He was 81. Fischbacher died of pancreatic cancer on Wednesday at his home in Las Vegas, according to a statement from his representative. Fischbacher’s long-time show business partner, Roy Horn, died last year of complications from COVID-19 at a Las Vegas hospital. He was 75.

The German native found fame as part of Siegfried & Roy, which combined illusions and rare animals in shows at The Mirage in Las Vegas. The $30-million production regularly sold out the then-largest theater in Las Vegas history, with the pair performing six shows a week, 44 weeks per year. Their run ended in 2003 after Horn’s spine was severed in an incident on stage with a 380-pound white tiger named Mantecore.

Siegfried & Roy gained international recognition for helping to save rare white tigers and white lions from extinction, and their $10 million compound was home to dozens of rare animals over the years.  A street on the Las Vegas strip was named after them last year, shortly after Horn’s death.

        

Siegfried Fischbacher of Siegfried & Roy Has Passed Away at 81

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Siegfried Fischbacher of the famous duo Siegfried & Roy has tragically passed away at the…
 

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Danny Boyle to direct new six-episode Sex Pistols biopic series, Pistol

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A brand-new Sex Pistols biopic directed by Danny Boyle has been picked up by FX Entertainment, to begin production on March 7. The six-episode limited series, simply title Pistol, is based on Steve Jones’ 2018 memoir Lonely Boy: Tales From A Sex Pistol. Stars of the series will include Toby Wallace, Anson Boon, Louis Partridge, Jacob Slater, Fabien Frankel, Dylan Llewellyn, Maisie Williams, Sydney Chandler and Emma Appleton.

“It’s great to be back in business with Danny Boyle, an exceptional artist responsible for so many great feature films and TV series,” says Nick Grad, President, Original Programming, FX Entertainment. ​“Steve Jones was at the centre of the storm that shook the rock establishment and we’re thrilled to have Danny and the rest of the creative team tell his story as a member of one of music’s most notorious bands – the Sex Pistols.”

“The Sex Pistols changed music forever and Danny Boyle is the perfect director to tell Steve Jones’ story fuelled by raw creativity and destruction,” adds Paul Lee, CEO wiip. “We’re thrilled to be making this with our friends at FX.”

Trainspotting/Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle charts the rise of the Sex Pistols in new TV series Pistol

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Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle adapts Sex Pistol Steve Jones’ autobiography Lonely Boy…
 

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Member of Limp Bizkit, The Used, 311 and more cover Jane’s Addiction for roadie relief fund

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The Kings of Quarantine, consisting of members of Mastodon and Slaves on Dope, are back with some of their famous friends for a new cover track.  Their rendition of Jane’s Addiction’s “Mountain Song” features Wes Borland (Limp Bizkit), P-Nut (311), Bert McCracken (The Used), Tanner Wayne (In Flames), Louise Post (Veruca Salt) and Richard Patrick (Filter).

Proceeds from the Bandcamp purchases of the song will go to the Roadie Relief fund to help some of the crew members affected by the pandemic.

Check out the track at the link – here.

Watch Limp Bizkit, Mastodon and In Flames members cover Jane’s Addiction’s Mountain Song

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Wes Borland and Bill Kelliher join The Kings Of Quarantine for Roadie Relief benefit song
 

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Demi Lovato to discuss her relapse in YouTube Originals ‘Dancing With the Devil’ Docuseries

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Demi Lovato will open up about her 2018 heroin overdose for the first time in her brand-new YouTube Originals docuseries Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil.

The pop star will provide honest testimonies about what led to her near-fatal overdose, as well as her musical journey over the last three years. Initial production for the Dancing With the Devil docuseries began during her Tell Me You Love Me World Tour in 2018.

Lovato said in a press statement, “It’s been two years since I came face-to-face with the darkest point in my life, and now I’m ready to share my story with the world. For the first time, you’ll be able to see my chronicle of struggle and ongoing healing from my point of view.  I’m grateful that I was able to take this journey to face my past head-on and finally share it with the world.”

The first two episodes of the four-part docuseries will premiere for free March 23 on Lovato’s YouTube channel. The next episodes will be released weekly on the following two Tuesdays. 

See Lovato’s announcement on Twitter – here.

‘Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil’ gets premiere date on YouTube Originals

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Olympic gold medal swimmer Klete Keller charged with taking part in U.S. Capitol riot

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Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Klete Keller was charged Wednesday with participating in a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol after video emerged that appeared to show him among those storming the building last week.

Citing screenshots from the video, an FBI complaint asked that a warrant be issued charging Keller with knowingly entering a restricted building without lawful authority and attempting to impede an official government function. The 38-year-old Keller competed in the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics. He captured two golds and a silver as a member of the 4×200-meter freestyle relay, as well as a pair of individual bronzes in the 400 free.

Thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol during a joint session of Congress on Jan. 6 while lawmakers met to formalize the victory of President-elect Joe Biden.

Olympic gold-medal swimmer Klete Keller charged in connection with U.S. Capitol riot

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Swimmer Klete Keller faces charges after law enforcement officers identified him as one of the…
 

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New York City ending contracts with Trump Organization in wake of Capitol attack

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Citing the attack on the U.S. Capitol last week, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday the city will cut ties with the Trump Organization and will ending its contracts to operate several public venues. The Trump Organization had agreements with the city to operate the Central Park Carousel, Wollman and Lasker skating rinks and Ferry Point Golf Course. De Blasio blamed Trump for provoking the U.S. Capitol attack by radical Trump supporters on Jan. 6, and said the violence made it impossible for the city to continue its relationship with the organization.

De Blasio said the city has started the process to end those ties, per their contracts. The Carousel’s termination will be effective 25 days after the city’s termination notice is delivered, and the agreement for the Wollman and Lasker rinks ends after 30 days.

The Trump Organization responded by threatening legal action if the city proceeds, with a spokesman for the company stating: “Yet another example of Mayor de Blasio’s blatant disregard for the facts. The city of New York has no legal right to end our contracts and if they elect to proceed, they will owe The Trump Organization over $30 million dollars. This is nothing more than political discrimination, an attempt to infringe on the First Amendment and we plan to fight vigorously.”

New York will end contracts with Trump over Capitol riot

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New York City is terminating its contracts with the Trump Organization because of the mob riot…
 

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House votes to impeach President Trump for 2nd time

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The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump on charges he incited an “insurrection” at the U.S. Capitol a week ago. The chamber voted 232-197 in favor of impeachment, making Trump the first U.S. president in history to be impeached twice.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said as she signed the article of impeachment, “Today, in a bipartisan way the House demonstrated that no one is above the law, not even the president of the United States. That Donald Trump is a clear and present danger to our country and that once again we honor our oath of office to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, so help us God. And now, I sadly and with a heart broken over what this means to our country, of a president who would incite insurrection, will sign the engrossment of the article of impeachment.”

Trump released a video statement from the Oval Office hours after the impeachment, but declined to address the vote. He condemned the violence at the Capitol last week and decried what he described as the “unprecedented assault on free speech” after his suspensions on Twitter and other social media platforms.

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell declined to convene an emergency session to open an impeachment trial in the upper chamber, saying in a statement following the impeachment that there was “no chance that a fair or serious” impeachment trial could conclude before President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated next week.

Trump makes history as 1st president to be impeached a 2nd time

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Houston Rockets James Harden traded to Brooklyn Nets in 4-team deal

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Houston Rockets James Harden is heading to Brooklyn, joining old teammate Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. The Nets agreed to acquire Harden from the Houston Rockets on Wednesday in a move he has sought for weeks.  Harden is a part of a four-team deal that also involves Indiana and Cleveland, according to The Associated Press.

At least four draft picks and additional pick swaps are also part of the deal, including key players Victor Oladipo, who goes from Indiana to Houston, and Caris LeVert, who goes from Brooklyn to Indiana. The Cavaliers will get Jarrett Allen and Taurean Prince from the Nets in the deal.

The blockbuster deal was struck less than 24 hours after Harden seemed to deliver a ‘farewell’ following the Rockets’ loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, and just before Irving was set to miss a fifth straight game during a personal absence from the Nets.

Sources: Houston Rockets trade James Harden to Brooklyn Nets in 4-team megadeal sending Caris LeVert to Indiana Pacers

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Luke Combs opens up about his battle with anxiety and OCD

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Luke Combs appeared on an episode of The Big Interview with Dan Rather, opening up for the first time about his struggles with anxiety dating back to the time he was in middle school.

In an issue that’s becoming more and more commonplace in adolescents and adults, Combs told Rather: “I still have my moments here and there, but it’s something I’ve learned about and something I’ve been able to get ahold of. It’s kind of like a unique form of OCD that I have called Purely Obsessional OCD,” he explains of what is sometimes called Pure-O OCD. It’s more about mental compulsions and intrusive thoughts than the compulsive behaviors usually associated with OCD, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.

You can watch the episode of Dan Rather’s “Big Interview” featuring Luke Combs on AXS TV. – here. 

Luke Combs Talks About His Battle With Anxiety, OCD on Dan Rather’s ‘Big Interview’

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