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Darius Rucker shares new single “My Masterpiece”

Darius Rucker has released his latest single, titled “My Masterpiece.” The new track is the follow-up to his tune “Beers and Sunshine” which recently topped the country music airplay charts.

Darius said about “My Masterpiece” – I was having a writing session with the same guys I wrote “Beers and Sunshine” with, and they were talking about just, well, I think it was John that said he heard me on a radio station talking about what I was doing… I said I was trying to learn to play piano and they asked if I could play, and I said, ‘I can’t play like Ray Charles.’ And that just stuck in his head and that was the idea that he had. And we went in, and it was another one of those songs that really, with when you think about all of the great masterpieces in the world, it was great to write that song and come up with another song that I love.”

“My Masterpiece” will officially hit country radio on March 22nd.  You can take a listen to the track at the link – here.

Darius Rucker Creates a ‘Masterpiece’ with Latest Single

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‘Man Who Fell to Earth’ series moves to Showtime from Paramount+

The Paramount + series The Man Who Fell to Earth, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, is moving to Showtime, according to reports on Wednesday. The Man Who Fell to Earth is based on the Walter Tevis novel of the same name, which was previously adapted as a 1976 film starring David Bowie. The story follows an alien who travels to Earth seeking water for his home planet.

Deadline said The Man Who Fell to Earth will begin production in London in April and premiere in 2022. Showtime Networks president of entertainment Jana Winograde said: “We could not be more excited to bring The Man Who Fell to Earth to Showtime. This provocative drama, beautifully written by Alex Kurtzman, Jenny Lumet and John Hlavin harkens to the original film but feels reborn in capturing the themes of modern culture while challenging our assumptions of human nature. Chiwetel Ejiofor is a mesmerizing actor who draws you in with every action, thought and emotion, and he will be a phenomenal force igniting this journey.”

‘Man Who Fell to Earth’ Moves to Showtime From Paramount+

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Ellen DeGeneres signs multi-year deal with Discovery for nature and wildlife contentontent

Ellen DeGeneres has signed a multi-year deal with Discovery to develop and produce a slate of natural history content for Discovery Channel and Discovery Plus. The line-up of specials, series and documentaries “will highlight the many wonders of the natural world and the incredible wildlife that inhabit it.”

DeGeneres will narrate and executive produce “Endangered,” the first project under the deal. The documentary will follow the effort of dedicated wildlife conservationists across the globe as they work to compile the latest version of The Red List — the most comprehensive record of the state of the world’s wildlife that has ever been created. It will begin streaming on Discovery Plus on Earth Day, April 22nd.

Said DeGeneres: “I’m so excited to partner with Discovery. I’ll get to discover all kinds of things about incredible animals. For instance, did you know the Ring-Tailed Lemur’s tail is longer than its body? I think that’s his tail. I hope that’s his tail. I have so much to discover with Discovery.”

Ellen DeGeneres Inks a Multi-Year Deal With the Discovery Channel

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Korn announces livestream ‘Korn: Monumental’ from the “Stranger Things” Drive-Into Experience

Korn has officially announced the details of their upcoming livestream event titled KORN: MONUMENTAL set to take place Saturday, April 24 at 1:00 p.m. PDT.  The concert will broadcast internationally from the set of Stranger Things: The Drive-Into Experience and will highlight classic and fan-favorite tracks from throughout the band’s career.

Korn vocalist Jonathan Davis shared a message about the event, saying: “We hope you take part in this experience with us. And though it is not the same as performing live with you here, we still want to bring you some great music and a fun show.”

Tickets for the show are will go on sale Saturday, March 27 at the link – here. Fans will also have the option of purchasing bundles and V.I.P experiences, which will include merchandise, limited-edition autographed posters, and a virtual meet and greet with the members of the band. The V.I.P experience will be made available as a digital download for fans to commemorate the event.

KORN Announces Global Streaming Event ‘Korn: Monumental’

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Evanescence announce new graphic anthology series

Evanescence is announcing their upcoming graphic anthology series, Echoes From the Void. The band has teamed up with Incendium’s OPUS imprint for the upcoming release, which will tie in with a pair of songs from the band’s forthcoming album, The Bitter Truth, as well as other material from Evanescence. Echoes From the Void will consist of 48-page deluxe comic books, each featuring two or more story adaptations from the band’s musical catalog. 

Singer Amy Lee said in a statement: “I am so excited about this project series. The possibilities are endless. Collaborating across art forms like this is so unique, and it’s been fascinating to see how many different lives a song can have, like alternate realities. I look forward to working on this throughout the year and am so honored to break open this new world for our music.” 

The first print edition of each issue will be limited to 3,000 copies priced at $18.95, and is available to order here with the first issue shipping in June. In addition, the artwork from Echoes From the Void, will also be made available to purchase as a series of archival fine art prints. Check the Incendium site for Echoes From the Void at the link – here.

Evanescence announce new graphic novel series

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BTS song ‘Dynamite’ becomes their first certified double platinum single

BTS’ hit song “Dynamite” is now certified double platinum. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced Wednesday that the K-pop group earned its first double platinum certification. A song is certified platinum in the U.S. after shifting at least one million equivalent units, which are composed of both sales and streams. Double platinum means the song has moved two million units or more. BTS has three songs with platinum status, “Boy with Luv” with Halsey,” “Idol” and “Mic Drop.”

“Dynamite” was released as a single in August and was later included on BTS’ album Be, released in November. BTS consists of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook; the group made their debut in 2013.

BTS Earn Their First Double Platinum Certification In The U.S. With ‘Dynamite’

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The Weeknd to celebrate 10 Years Of ‘House Of Balloons’ mixtape with release on streaming services

The Weeknd’s first full-length release House Of Balloons will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its release this weekend, and to mark the milestone, The Weeknd announced that the project will be shared on streaming services in its original form for the first time on Sunday, March 21. 

In a post on social media, the artist wrote: On Sunday for its 10 year anniversary I’m releasing House of Balloons on all streaming platforms for the first time in its original incarnation. With the original mixes and samples.”

A different version of House Of Balloons is currently available to stream as part of Trilogy, the three-album project collecting the mixtapes House Of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes of Silence

The Weeknd To Release ‘House Of Balloons’ In Its Original Form On Streaming Services This Week

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BTS song ‘Dynamite’ becomes their first certified double platinum single

BTS’ hit song “Dynamite” is now certified double platinum. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced Wednesday that the K-pop group earned its first double platinum certification. A song is certified platinum in the U.S. after shifting at least one million equivalent units, which are composed of both sales and streams. Double platinum means the song has moved two million units or more. BTS has three songs with platinum status, “Boy with Luv” with Halsey,” “Idol” and “Mic Drop.”

“Dynamite” was released as a single in August and was later included on BTS’ album Be, released in November. BTS consists of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook; the group made their debut in 2013.

BTS Earn Their First Double Platinum Certification In The U.S. With ‘Dynamite’

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President Biden to hold first news conference on March 25

President Joe Biden will hold his first formal news conference on March 25. White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki announced the date in Darby, Pennsylvania as Biden promoted his $1.9 trillion pandemic stimulus plan in the suburbs of Philadelphia. 

The President has drawn criticism for not holding an extended question-and-answer session since taking office. Biden has had a number of brief encounters with reporters since taking office on Jan. 20, but usually only takes one or two questions before walking away. The White House has said that Biden’s attention on the coronavirus pandemic has been the main reason why he has refrained from holding a formal news conference.

Republicans and other critics have called on Biden to appear at an actual news conference as part of the president’s traditional role of being held accountable to the public. They have pointed out that the nearly two-month span since Jan. 20 is the longest period a recent new president has gone without holding a formal news conference.

Biden to hold first press conference as president on March 25

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France’s Prime Minster says they have entered ‘third wave’ of COVID-19 pandemic as cases surge

French Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Tuesday that additional coronavirus restrictions in the greater Paris region will be implemented as the country enters a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. France has seen a steady rise of new cases, leading to a strain on the hospital system, especially in the capital where infections have surged. 

French health officials reported 29,975 new cases nationwide on Tuesday, a 4.5% weekly jump and the largest increase in a month and a half. The health ministry said there were 4,239 patients in intensive care units for COVID-19, up by 20 over 24 hours and setting a nearly four-month high. The total number of people hospitalized for the disease was at 25,492, the highest number since Feb 24.

Castex said on Wednesday that weekend lockdowns such as those already in place in two other regions were among measures to be considered for the greater Paris region. French President Emmanuel Macron still hopes a vaccination drive can help control a new wave which has been triggered by more contagious variants, and prevent France from resorting to a third national lockdown. Like many other European countries, France has lagged behind the United States and Britain in vaccinating its population.

France grapples with third wave of Covid-19 infections

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