Month: April 2021

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Country Daypop

Take a look at Eric Church, Ashley McBryde and Darius Rucker appear in new PSA for COVID vaccinations

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Country artists Eric Church, Ashley McBryde and Darius Rucker are the stars of a new PSA advocating for people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and educate themselves about the process. The ad focuses on the role the vaccine plays in helping live music return after the pandemic, and was shot at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and Grand Ole Opry House.

The PSA, part of the “It’s Up to You” initiative, is a collaboration between the Academy of Country Music’s philanthropic arm, Lifting Lives, the Ad Council and the COVID Collaborative. Church has been vocal in interviews about the need for mass vaccination against COVID-19 so that concerts, festivals and other large-scale events can return as they existed pre-pandemic. 

See Eric Church, Darius Rucker, Ashley McBryde Talk Covid Vaccines in New Ad

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Eric Church, Darius Rucker, and Ashley McBryde appear in an Ad Council public service…
 

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‘Annette,’ starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard, will open the 2021 Cannes Film Festival

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Cannes Film Festival organizers said Monday that Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard’s movie Annette will screen during the 2021 festival’s opening night on July 6.

Annette takes place in Los Angeles and follows Henry (Driver), a standup comedian, and Ann (Cotillard), a singer of international renown. The birth of the couple’s daughter, Annette, a mysterious girl with an exceptional destiny, changes their lives. The film marks the English-language debut of French director Leos Carax, and is a musical featuring an original story, music and lyrics by pop duo Sparks. Cannes Festival president Pierre Lescure said in a statement: “Every Leos Carax film is an event. Any this one delivers on its promises! Annette is the gift that lovers of cinema, music, and culture were hoping for, one that we have been yearning for during the past year.”

Annette will premiere In Competition after the opening ceremony. The film will be released in theaters and on Amazon Prime Video in late summer.

Marion Cotillard and Adam Driver to open Cannes Film Festival in ‘Annette’

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“Annette,” a musical starring Marion Cotillard and Adam Driver will open the 2021 Cannes Film…
 

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‘Downton Abbey 2’ set to open in theaters this December

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Focus Features announced Monday that Downton Abbey 2 will open in theaters this December. The film is a sequel to the 2019 film and the ITV series, which aired for six seasons from 2010 to 2015.

Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael and other original cast members will return, along with series creator Julian Fellowes. In addition, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West will join the cast. 

Focus Feature chairman Peter Kujawski said: “There’s no place like home for the holidays, and we can’t imagine a better gift than getting to reunite with Julian, Gareth, and the entire Downton family in 2021 to bring the Crawleys back home for their fans.”

Downton Abbey 2 is currently in production and will open in theaters Dec. 22.

‘Downton Abbey’ film sequel coming for Christmas

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The “Downton Abbey” film is getting the band back together.
 

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Pop Daypop

“Rapstar” by Polo G debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

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Polo G’s new single “Rapstar” has debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100. The tune in the biggest song of Polo G’s career, and also marks his second appearance on the top 10 following last year’s “Hate the Other Side,” which was featured on the late Juice WRLD’s first posthumous album Legends Never Die.

“Rapstar” racked up 53.6 million plays on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube in just its first seven days of availability. The song also sold 5,300 copies in its debut, and replaces Silk Sonic’s “Leave the Door Open,” pushing it from No. 1 down to the No. 3 spot.

Polo G has teased his forthcoming third album, but there is still no word on an official release date. You can check out the official video for “Rapstar” – here.

Polo G’s “Rapstar” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

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The track debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on Monday, as Polo’s first, and dethroned…
 

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Rock Daypop

My Chemical Romance reschedule tour dates to 2022

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My Chemical Romance are rescheduling their reunion tour. To ensure fans can safely attend their shows, the band are shifting all U.S. and international dates planned for this year to 2022.

My Chemical Romance said in a statement: “We are deeply sad, but those emotions are only a fraction of the depth of feeling we have all experienced watching the suffering and loss of the past year. We just want to be as sure as we can be that everyone is safe. Refunds will be offered to anyone who wants them. We are sorry if this is disappointing, and we really can’t wait to see you in 2022.”

All tickets will be honored at the rescheduled dates, and fans who are unable to attend may obtain refunds at their point of purchase. Fans with tickets to dates in North America must request a refund by May 16, 2021. All questions regarding refunds should be directed to your point of purchase. You can see the full list of new tour dates – here.

My Chemical Romance postpone their reunion tour yet again

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Emo rockers My Chemical Romance have had to reschedule their massive reunion tour again. Instead…
 

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Alt-metal band Mudvayne officially announce they have reunited

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Alt-metal band Mudvayne have officially announced that they have reunited.  The band started making music back in 1996 and released five studio albums before goin on “hiatus” in 2010.

Chad Gray (vocals), Greg Tribbett (guitar), Matthew McDonough (drums) and Ryan Martinie (bass) will hit the stage for the first time since Sept. 13, 2009 with four special reunion performances set for the Inkcarceration, Louder Than Life, Aftershock and Welcome to Rockville festivals across the U.S. later this year.

During the band’s hiatus, Gray and Tribbett were busy touring and recording with Hellyeah, the band formed with Pantera legend Vinnie Paul in 2006. Tribbett was fired from the band in 2014 and later formed Audiotopsy.

It’s Official: MUDVAYNE Is Reuniting

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Late last night, festival promoter Danny Wimmer teased the news that Mudvayne would be…
 

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‘American Idol’ contestant Cecil Ray Baker arrested after charges of burglary and abuse of ex-girlfriend

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According to authorities in Texas, “American Idol” contestant Cecil Ray Baker was arrested after he forced his way into the home of his ex-girlfriend Mariah Lopez, and struck her in the face when she refused to let him see the child he believes is his. According to Lopez. after she wouldn’t allow Baker access, he went to a locked back door and ripped it open to gain entry, then pushed her to the floor and “struck her in the face with a palm heel” before leaving.

After trying to track down Baker, police learned that he had relocated to a nearby town. He was arrested a few days later on April 17 and booked for burglary of habitation, a second-degree felony in Texas; he was released the same day on $15,000 bond.

Cecil Ray made it to the top 24, but was eliminated from ‘Idol’ last week.

‘American Idol’ Contestant Cecil Ray Baker Arrested, Charged With Burglary

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Eliminated American Idol Season 19 contestant Cecil Ray Baker was arrested on Saturday (April…
 

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‘American Idol’ contestant Cecil Ray Baker arrested after charges of burglary and abuse of ex-girlfriend

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According to authorities in Texas, “American Idol” contestant Cecil Ray Baker was arrested after he forced his way into the home of his ex-girlfriend Mariah Lopez, and struck her in the face when she refused to let him see the child he believes is his. According to Lopez. after she wouldn’t allow Baker access, he went to a locked back door and ripped it open to gain entry, then pushed her to the floor and “struck her in the face with a palm heel” before leaving.

After trying to track down Baker, police learned that he had relocated to a nearby town. He was arrested a few days later on April 17 and booked for burglary of habitation, a second-degree felony in Texas; he was released the same day on $15,000 bond.

Cecil Ray made it to the top 24, but was eliminated from ‘Idol’ last week.

‘American Idol’ Contestant Cecil Ray Baker Arrested, Charged With Burglary

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Eliminated American Idol Season 19 contestant Cecil Ray Baker was arrested on Saturday (April…
 

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Suspect at large after three people are killed in shooting near Austin shopping center

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Three people were killed in a shooting in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, which authorities say appear to be domestic-related. Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services reported the 3 victims died at the scene at Arboretum Oaks Apartments near Great Hills Plaza office building and Arboretum shopping center in north Austin.

Police identified the suspect as Stephen Nicholas Broderick, 41, a black man standing 5 feet and 7 inches tall. As of press time, the suspect was still at large, and he was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, sunglasses and a baseball cap. During a news conference Sunday the police said they no longer consider the incident an active shooting as it was believed he knew the victims and targeted them in the shooting but added that “danger remains high” as there were concerns he may take hostages in the area.

3 dead in Texas shooting, suspect at large, considered armed and dangerous: Police

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Three people are dead after a shooting in Austin, Texas, on Sunday.
 

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Brooklyn Nets Kevin Durant misses full game against Heat after suffering left thigh contusion

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Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant suffered a left thigh contusion in the first half against the Miami Heat on Sunday and was unable to return. Durant made contact with Heat forward Trevor Ariza, and he was able to walk off the court and back to the locker room before the team announced that their star player was done for the day. No timetable for a return has been announced.

Durant has played in only 24 games this season; the 11-time All-Star has dealt with a nagging hamstring injury this season after he missed the entire the 2019–20 season recovering from an Achilles injury.  

Durant scored a quick eight points before he suffered the injury against the Heat. The Heat went on to defeat the Nets with a score of 109-107, after Miami’s Bam Adebayo hit a game-winning buzzer-beater with the score tied.

Kevin Durant Ruled out for Nets vs. Heat After Suffering Thigh Injury

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Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday’s matchup vs. the …
 

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