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Dropkick Murphys to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with livestream concert

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Dropkick Murphys have traditionally performed on St. Patrick’s Day. and this year the Massachusetts-based rockers will celebrate with a livestream concert.

In 2020, Dropkick Murphys were set to play a weeklong run of shows in and around Boston to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but those plans were cancelled due to the pandemic. Instead, the band celebrated with a livestream show dubbed “Streaming Up from Boston”. A couple months later, the band took over an empty Fenway Park for a livestream concert that featured a guest appearance by Bruce Springsteen.

This year, Dropkick Murphys will once again celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a livestream show called “Still Locked Down”. The stream will be available for free at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT on March 17th, with fans being asked to donate what they can to support the band and their crew. The show will be directed by Josh Adams, who has worked with Dropkick Murphys and Foo Fighters in the past.

Read more about the livestream show at: http://DKMstream.com

Dropkick Murphys’ St. Patrick’s Day festivities include debuting new music

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We are just over a month away from St. Patrick’s Day 2021. However, it looks like Dropkick…
 

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Ronnie James Dio memoir ‘Rainbow in the Dark’ to be released in July

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The long-awaited autobiography of Ronnie James Dio, titled Rainbow in the Dark, will be released on July 27. 

Dio fronted three successful groups: from 1975-1979, he was the singer of Rainbow; he then joined Black Sabbath, replacing frontman Ozzy Osbourne and helping deliver the classic albums Heaven and Hell (1980) and Mob Rules (1981). He departed Black Sabbath in 1982, forming the eponymous band Dio later that year.

A press release announcing Rainbow in the Dark said that the book would cover all aspects of the rocker’s career, including “everything from his fallout with Ritchie Blackmore, the drugs that derailed the resurrection of Black Sabbath, the personality clashes that frayed each of his three bands, and the huge bet he and (wife) Wendy placed together to launch the most successful endeavor of his career…his own band, Dio.” The musician had begun work on his life story prior to his death in 2010.

Rainbow in the Dark is available for preorder now via Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Ronnie James Dio’s autobiography will lay bare bitter fights with Ritchie Blackmore and Tony Iommi

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Rainbow In The Dark, Dio’s posthumous tell-all autobiography, won’t be pulling any punches
 

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Pop Daypop

Justin Bieber to headline 2021 Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards

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Justin Bieber will take to the stage for the upcoming 2021 Kids’ Choice Awards as the headlining performer.

Justin will perform his songs “Intentions,” with Quavo, and “Anyone” at the Nickelodeon awards ceremony to be held on March 13th. Bieber said in a statement: “The Kids’ Choice Awards was my first awards show and returning to share my new music is a full-circle moment. Although the show may look different this year, the KCA’s are always a ton of fun and there will definitely be no shortage of slime!”

Bieber is nominated for multiple awards this year – Favorite Male Artist, Favorite Music Collaboration for “Holy” with Chance the Rapper, “Lonely” with Benny Blanco and “Stuck with U” with Ariana Grande, and Favorite Song for “Yummy.”  Voting is still open at KidsChoiceAwards.com and on Twitter.

Justin Bieber set to take the stage at the 2021 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards

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Justin Bieber is set to perform at this year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards…
 

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FBI investigating NY Gov. Cuomo administration’s handling of nursing homes amid pandemic

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The FBI and the US attorney’s office in Brooklyn, NY have begun an investigation into how New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration handled the state’s nursing home crisis during the coronavirus pandemic. Neither Cuomo nor any administration official has at this point been accused of any wrongdoing.

According to a report Wednesday, the investigation is focused on top members of Cuomo’s coronavirus task force. Members of Cuomo’s task force include New York State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker and Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa. The latter drew scrutiny this month after she seemingly admitted the governor’s team withheld information related to COVID-19-related deaths at nursing homes.

Cuomo has faced bipartisan scrutiny over his handling of the nursing home crisis, focusing on Cuomo’s March 25 memo directing nursing homes to accept recovering COVID-19 patients at their facilities. The order was later rescinded. 

FBI investigating Andrew Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes during pandemic

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Cuomo was praised for efforts early in the pandemic, but now faces criticism.
 

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Conservative radio show host Rush Limbaugh dies at 70

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Longtime conservative commentator and radio show host Rush Limbaugh has died at the age of 70, his wife announced Wednesday on his program. Limbaugh had been receiving treatment for lung cancer. A statement posted to his website stated, “In loving memory of Rush Hudson Limbaugh III, the greatest of all time.”

Limbaugh, who has long been considered one of the country’s top conservative pundits and Republican supporters, received the Presidential Medial of Freedom from President Donald Trump last year. He announced that he had terminal lung cancer last fall.

Several prominent Republican politicians praised Limbaugh upon news of his death Wednesday. Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul tweeted, “RIP to a legend and a patriot. Not many people can say they revolutionized and stayed at the top of an industry the way he did.” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said, “Rush is the [greatest of all time] of radio, of conservative media and of inspiring a loyal army of American patriots.”

Limbaugh began his radio career in 1971 at age 20 as a disc jockey at Pennsylvania station WIXZ. He launched an afternoon radio show in Kansas City four years later, followed by stops in Sacramento and New York City before his “The Rush Limbaugh Show” went into syndication.

Rush Limbaugh, conservative media icon, dies at 70

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Sports Daypop

Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons forced to sit out game vs. Rockets due to illness

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Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons missed Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets due to illness. Head coach Doc Rivers told reporters prior to the game that he believes Simmons has the flu and made clear that his illness is unrelated to COVID-19. Simmons was listed on the pregame injury report as questionable with an illness before Rivers shared the news.

The 24-year-old Simmons has averaged 15.2 points, 8.0 assists and 8.3 rebounds for the 18-10 76ers. Simmons and the 76ers have jumped out to lead the Eastern Conference this season. Simmons did miss a pair of games on January 9 and 11 due to a knee injury, but he was able to return to the lineup on Jan. 12. He also miss play time due to left calf tightness on Thursday, Feb. 4, but he returned two days later to face the Brooklyn Nets. 

Sixers’ Ben Simmons Ruled Out vs. Rockets on Wednesday

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NY Mets announce former NLF QB Tim Tebow retiring from professional baseball

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The NY Mets announced on Wednesday that former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has decided to retire from professional baseball. Mets president Sandy Alderson said in a statement released by the team, “It has been a pleasure to have Tim in our organization as he’s been a consummate professional during his four years with the Mets. By reaching the Triple-A level in 2019, he far exceeded expectations when he first entered the system in 2016 and he should be very proud of his accomplishments.”

Tebow, 33, signed with the Mets in September of 2016 despite not having played organized baseball since high school. Tebow batted .223/.299/.338 with 18 home runs, 48 doubles, and five stolen bases in 287 games. Tebow began in the Arizona Fall League and made his way to the highest minor league rung by 2019.

Tebow earned fame as a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback for the University of Florida. In the NFL, he made 16 starts in three seasons and helped the 2011 Denver Broncos to the playoffs.

Mets Announce Tim Tebow Is Retiring From Professional Baseball

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Tim Tebow entered the Mets organization after his NFL career ended, and he made it to Triple A…
 

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Country Daypop

56th Annual ACM Awards to return to Nashville on April 18

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After postponing last year’s ACM Awards ceremomy to September and socially distancing the show due to COVID-19, the Academy of Country Music announced that the 56th annual ACM Awards will be back in Nashville on April 18. The show will be broadcast on CBS from the Grand Ole Opry House, the Ryman Auditorium and the Bluebird Cafe, and will also stream live and on demand on Paramount+, ViacomCBS’ upcoming global streaming service. 

Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music in a statement:  “We’re thrilled to return to Music City’s most iconic venues as we come together on April 18th to celebrate the best in Country Music, back in our normal awards cycle. A huge thank you to the city of Nashville, Grand Ole Opry House, Ryman Auditorium and Bluebird Cafe for welcoming us back to Nashville, where we can look out for the safety of our artists while shining a spotlight on this vibrant city after a tough 2020.”

The 56th ACM Awards airs April 18 at 8 p.m. on CBS.

Academy of Country Music Awards Return To Nashville in 2021

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Country Daypop

Tracy Lawrence marks 30 years in music with ‘Hindsight 2020’ collection

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Tracy Lawrence is celebrating his 30th anniversary in country music this year by releasing a special project, Hindsight 2020. The three-volume album has 30 tracks and will be released throughout 2021.

The collection is a combination of brand new material, collaborations, and some of Lawrence’s favorite hits. The first in the series, Volume 1: Stairway to Heaven Highway to Hell, will be released on April 23. This 10-song collection features all new material from Lawrence, who wrote nine of the 10 tracks. Ahead of the full album, Lawrence will release new music every two weeks on his social media accounts. The title track from Volume 1, “Stairway to Heaven Highway to Hell,” is available now.

Tracy Lawrence Announces Career-Spanning ‘Hindsight 2020’ Trilogy

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The singer’s Hindsight 2020 collection is a 30-year retrospective set for release across 2021….
 

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Gwyneth Paltrow reveals battle with COVID-19 last year and lasting symptoms as a “long-hauler” Gwyneth Paltrow opened up about her personal experience with COVID-19

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Gwyneth Paltrow is speaking out about her personal experience with COVID-19, saying she had the disease “early on” and sharing that it left her with long-lasting symptoms. Paltrow wrote on her Goop website: “I had COVID-19 early on, and it left me with some long-tail fatigue and brain fog.” The 48-year-old actress revealed that she had tests done in January and it “showed really high levels of inflammation” in her body and explained that hers “was a case where the road to healing was going to be longer than usual.” 

Paltrow said that she has been taking care of her health by refraining from consuming sugar and alcohol. She also has a new regimen she follows to combat her COVID-19 symptoms called ‘Intuitive Fasting’ which is keto and plant-based, where you fast until 11 a.m. every day. Paltrow said that following this protocol she has the energy to work out so she can release the toxins in her body which she hopes eventually leads to a full recovery from COVID-19.

Gwyneth Paltrow details her long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms

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Gwyneth Paltrow is opening up about her experience with COVID-19 and the symptoms she has been…
 

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