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Founding Member of The Supremes, Mary Wilson, Dies at 76

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Mary Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes, has died at age 76. Wilson died at her home in Las Vegas on Monday evening, her publicist Jay Schwartz confirmed to multiple outlets. Wilson’s cause of death was not immediately clear but Schwartz said in a statement that she “passed away suddenly.” According to Schwartz, funeral services for Wilson will be private due to restrictions and protocols amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but there will be a public memorial later this year. 

Born on March 6, 1944, in Greenville, Mississipp and began her career in Detroit in 1959, singing for The Primettes, who would later go on to become The Supremes. Alongside Diana Ross and Florence Ballard — who was later replaced by Cindy Birdsong — Wilson appeared on each of The Supremes’ 12 No. 1 pop hits from 1964 to 1969. Just a few days before her death, Wilson shared a video on her YouTube channel announcing that she was planning to release new solo material. 

Wilson is survived by her sister Kathryn, brother Roosevelt, daughter Turkessa, son Pedro Antonio Jr., adopted son Willie, 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that friends and fans support UNCF.org and the Humpty Dumpty Institute.

Legendary singer Mary Wilson, who co-founded The Supremes, died suddenly in her home at 76

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MEGADETH to put new album on hold until touring resumes

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Megadeth says they may be holding off on releasing their next album until they can support it on the road. 

In an interview, Megadeth bassist David Ellefson provided an update on their plans, saying, “We’re working on album number sixteen, and just finishing it up now. We’ve got a big year of touring lined up — festivals in Europe; the big ‘The Metal Tour of the Year’ is rescheduled for July and August this year; Rock In Rio in Brazil in September. And it’s all confirmed, but it depends on what — COVID has a say in this matter, unfortunately.” He continued, “We’re gonna wanna be able to get on the road and promote it. It doesn’t make sense to drop a brand new record in the middle of a pandemic and not be able to support that. And so if that means we have to push things back a little bit so that it can be the most effective to tour it and support it, then I’m sure those are decisions that are being made … Quite honestly, those are decisions that get updated pretty much weekly inside the Megadeth camp.”

At this point everything remains on schedule for Megadeth with their touring set to resume in June and continuing through the summer into September. Their current tour dates are listed at the link- here.

MEGADETH Might Push New Album Back Due To COVID-19

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The Offspring to release long-awaited new album

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The Offspring took to social media to share the news that they finally have a release date for their long-awaited follow-up to their 2012 album “Days Go By”. The band’s tenth album was once again produced by former Metallica producer Bob Rock, who worked with the band on their previous two records.

Frontman Dexter Holland and guitarist Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman share the big news via video on Twitter, announcing, “We’re putting out a record. It’s finished, it’s done, it’s in the can, as they say. We’ve got songs, we’ve got titles, we’ve got a label, we’ve got an album title, we’ve got a cover, we’ve got artwork and stuff. It’s ready to go. We’re putting this out.” Dexter also shared, “We have a release date, and we’re going to talk about all that stuff when the label lets us.” 

Check out the social media video – here.

The Offspring: ‘This Is True,’ a New Album Is Finally Coming

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Britney Spears speaks out on social media in wake of “Framing Britney Spears” documentary

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In the wake of the controversy surrounding the New York Times documentary “Framing Britney,”, the artist herself is speaking out. On Tuesday, Spears posted on social media, saying that after decades in the spotlight she is taking time to enjoy her everyday life.

The 39-year-old singer shared a 2017 clip of herself performing her hit song “Toxic” on Instagram while assuring her fans she’s been “enjoying the basics” of life. Said Spears, “I’ll always love being on stage …. but I am taking the time to learn and be a normal person. I love simply enjoying the basics of every day [sic] life !!!! Each person has their story and their take on other people’s stories !!!!”  Spears’ latest Instagram post comes just days before a new court hearing in her conservatorship case.

Spears’ boyfriend Sam Asghari also shared plans about the couple’s future following the release of The New York Times‘ unauthorized documentary, Framing Britney Spears. Asghari also spoke out against Spears’ dad, Jamie, on Tuesday, saying, “I am thankful for all of the love and support she is receiving from her fans all over the world, and I am looking forward to a normal, amazing future together.”

Britney Spears Speaks Out About Documentary

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Britney Spears speaks out on social media in wake of “Framing Britney Spears” documentary

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In the wake of the controversy surrounding the New York Times documentary “Framing Britney,”, the artist herself is speaking out. On Tuesday, Spears posted on social media, saying that after decades in the spotlight she is taking time to enjoy her everyday life.

The 39-year-old singer shared a 2017 clip of herself performing her hit song “Toxic” on Instagram while assuring her fans she’s been “enjoying the basics” of life. Said Spears, “I’ll always love being on stage …. but I am taking the time to learn and be a normal person. I love simply enjoying the basics of every day [sic] life !!!! Each person has their story and their take on other people’s stories !!!!”  Spears’ latest Instagram post comes just days before a new court hearing in her conservatorship case.

Spears’ boyfriend Sam Asghari also shared plans about the couple’s future following the release of The New York Times‘ unauthorized documentary, Framing Britney Spears. Asghari also spoke out against Spears’ dad, Jamie, on Tuesday, saying, “I am thankful for all of the love and support she is receiving from her fans all over the world, and I am looking forward to a normal, amazing future together.”

Britney Spears Speaks Out About Documentary

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BTS to appear on ‘MTV Unplugged’

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BTS has announced they will appear on the long-running live acoustic series MTV Unplugged. The group is set to perform a number of their biggest hits and songs from their most recent album BE, which dropped back in November and has since topped the Billboard 200 chart. 

In the trailer, the group performs in a cozy studio space backed by a small band for the intimate set.  Watch the trailer at the link – here.

BTS’ MTV Unplugged airs February 23 at 9 p.m. EST on MTV.

        

BTS Will Bring Their ‘Dynamite’ Energy To MTV Unplugged

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BTS will hit ‘MTV Unplugged’ on Tuesday, February 23 at 9 p.m. ET.
 

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Trump attorneys denounce upcoming impeachment case as Senate leaders set rules for trial

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Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell have agreed to the rules for former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. Trump’s legal team, however, slammed the process as an effort to silence a political opponent. Trump’s legal team also filed a brief on Monday, denying that Trump had a part in inciting the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol, which occurred while Congress was certifying the Electoral College votes in favor of President Joe Biden

Under the agreed-upon rules (which can be found here), the process will begin Tuesday with four hours divided equally to present arguments on the constitutionality of the trial. That will be followed by 16 hours to present their case at trial Wednesday for whether Trump must be held responsible for the riots. The rules also allow for senators to question both parties for a total of four hours following the presentations. There will be two hours of arguments on whether the Senate will consider motions to subpoena witnesses and documents.

Politics live updates: Transportation secretary quarantining; Democrats unveil details of Trump’s second impeachment trial

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Facebook and Instagram to crackdown on anti-vaccine misinformation

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Facebook announced Monday that they would take action against users and groups on Facebook and Instagram that spread misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine – or vaccines in general.

Facebook said in a blog post, “We will begin enforcing this policy immediately. Groups, pages and accounts on Facebook and Instagram that repeatedly share these debunked claims may be removed altogether.”  Facebook already has banned advertisements that spread misinformation about vaccines.

In December, the company announced posts that spread misinformation about COVID-19 would be labeled as inaccurate, with links to correct information. The new policy was developed along with the World Health Organization to debunk claims to include those that COVID-19 was man-made in a lab; that vaccines are not effective, toxic, dangerous or cause autism; or that “it’s safer to get the disease than to get the vaccination.” Anti-vaccine activists have used social media to undermine the public’s confidence in the vaccines.

Facebook bans misinformation about all vaccines after years of controversy

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MLB to deaden baseballs slightly amid surge in home runs

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Major League Baseball has slightly deadened its baseballs coming after a years-long surge in home runs. MLB anticipates the changes will be subtle; in a memo to teams last week. the league cited an independent lab that found the new balls will fly 1 to 2 feet shorter on balls hit over 375 feet. Five more teams also plan to add humidors to their stadiums, raising to 10 of MLB’s 30 stadiums expected to be equipped with humidity-controlled storage spaces.

The makeup of official Rawlings baseballs used in MLB games has come under scrutiny in recent years. A record 6,776 homers were hit during the 2019 regular season, and the rate of home runs fell only slightly during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. A four-person committee of scientists commissioned by MLB concluded after the 2019 season that baseballs had less drag on average than in previous seasons, contributing to the power surge. Their report blamed the spike in part on inconsistencies in seam height.

The league mandates all baseballs have a coefficient of restitution (COR) ranging from .530 to .570, but in recent years the average COR had trended upward within the specification range. In an effort to better center the ball, Rawlings has loosened the tension on the first of three wool windings within the ball. Its research estimates the adjustment will bring the COR down 0.01 to 0.02 and will also lessen the ball’s weight by 2.8 grams without changing its size. 

Report: MLB slightly deadens ball amid HR surge

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NHL Postpones 7 Games involving Devils, Wild, Sabres due to COVID-19 Issues

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On Monday, the NHL announced the postponement of seven additional games as the New Jersey Devils, Minnesota Wild and Buffalo Sabres deal with the league’s COVID-19 Protocols.  Buffalo and New Jersey last played Jan. 31 against each other, and Minnesota hasn’t played since Feb. 2.  The new postponements include Buffalo’s games against the Washington Capitals on Thursday and Saturday, New Jersey’s games with the Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins and the Wild’s contests against the St. Louis Blues and Los Angeles Kings, all of which are also scheduled for those days.  The Sabres and Wild each have nine players on the league’s COVID-19 list. The Devils have 16 players affected.

The league made several changes to health and safety protocols. In an effort to improve airflow, glass behind benches was removed and teams were told to make more space in dressing rooms, while coaches and players could not enter the arena until 1 hour and 45 minutes prior to the game.

NHL postpones seven more games involving Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, Minnesota Wild

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