Month: April 2021

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Staind announce new live album and livestream performances

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Staind have announced a new live album documenting their 2019 comeback shows.  The album, Live: It’s Been Awhile, will be released on May 7th.  The band also announced two livestream events, including a full performance of the band’s multiplatinum 2001 album, Break the Cycle.

Live: It’s Been Awhile was recorded at Staind’s pair of reunion shows at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, in October 2019. The concerts marked the group’s first headlining gigs following a five-year hiatus, and featured such hits as “For You”, “So Far Away”, “It’s Been Awhile”, and “Outside”.  On May 8th, the day following the album’s release, Staind will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Break the Cycle album by performing it in its entirety during another livestream event. 

Tickets to the streaming concerts can be found: here. To pre-order the album Live: It’s Been Awhile, click here.

STAIND Aiming To Release First New Album In Over A Decade In 2022

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The somewhat-recently reunited Staind are planning to record their first new album since 2011…
 

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Olivia Rodrigo drops new single and video for “Deja Vu”

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18-year-old singer and actress Olivia Rodrigo has released a single and music video for her new song “Deja Vu”.  Rodrigo says her new song explores the “complex feelings” after a split, and in it she sings about special memories with an ex, who is now doing the same things with a new partner.

“Deja Vu” is Rodrigo’s first song since her hit single “Drivers License.” Both “Deja Vu” and “Drivers License” are set to appear on Rodrigo’s forthcoming debut album, slated for release May 21.

Take a look at the video for “Deja Vu” at the link – here.

Olivia Rodrigo Wonders If You Have ‘Deja Vu’ on Psychedelic New Single

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“Sometimes when you break up with someone and watch them live the life they lived [with you]…
 

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Snoop Dogg joins Season 20 of ‘The Voice’ as a Mega Mentor

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Snoop Dogg will serve as ‘Mega Mentor’ on Season 20 of NBC’s musical competition series, The Voice. Snoop joins coaches Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, John Legend and Blake Shelton to mentor the remaining artists who have made it through the Battle Rounds, as each team prepares for the Knockouts, beginning Monday, April 19/

Snoop Dogg will impart “fresh perspective in the knockout rounds where artists are paired against a teammate, but select their own song to perform individually while their direct competitor watches and waits.”  The press release continued: “Additionally, the four artists that were saved by their individual coaches during the Battle Rounds will compete in the Four-Way Knockout. Each of the four artists will receive individualized coaching and rehearsals with their coach and Snoop Dogg in preparation for the Four-Way Knockout. However, the winner will ultimately be chosen by America. At the top of the final Knockouts episode, voting will open for America to choose which of the four artists moves forward in the competition after their performances. Then, at the beginning of the first Live Show, host Carson Daly will reveal which of the four artists was voted through by America, and that artist will continue to the Live Shows with their original team.”

Snoop Dogg to Join ‘The Voice’ as a Mega Mentor

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Snoop Dogg is joining The Voice. The reality singing show announced on Thursday (April 1) that…
 

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Snoop Dogg joins Season 20 of ‘The Voice’ as a Mega Mentor

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Snoop Dogg will serve as ‘Mega Mentor’ on Season 20 of NBC’s musical competition series, The Voice. Snoop joins coaches Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, John Legend and Blake Shelton to mentor the remaining artists who have made it through the Battle Rounds, as each team prepares for the Knockouts, beginning Monday, April 19/

Snoop Dogg will impart “fresh perspective in the knockout rounds where artists are paired against a teammate, but select their own song to perform individually while their direct competitor watches and waits.”  The press release continued: “Additionally, the four artists that were saved by their individual coaches during the Battle Rounds will compete in the Four-Way Knockout. Each of the four artists will receive individualized coaching and rehearsals with their coach and Snoop Dogg in preparation for the Four-Way Knockout. However, the winner will ultimately be chosen by America. At the top of the final Knockouts episode, voting will open for America to choose which of the four artists moves forward in the competition after their performances. Then, at the beginning of the first Live Show, host Carson Daly will reveal which of the four artists was voted through by America, and that artist will continue to the Live Shows with their original team.”

Snoop Dogg to Join ‘The Voice’ as a Mega Mentor

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Snoop Dogg is joining The Voice. The reality singing show announced on Thursday (April 1) that…
 

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Biden administration lifts restrictions on transgender policies in the military

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On Wednesday, the Pentagon lifted restrictions on transgender troops imposed by the Trump administration, and unveiled a new policy to end discrimination and provide medical care for those service members. The Defense Department’s new policy will permit troops to serve openly under their self-identified gender and will offer access to medical treatments for gender transition.

The new regulations are due to enter into force within 30 days, amd permit transgender people who meet military standards to enlist and serve openly in their self-identified gender, and they will be able to receive medically necessary transition-related care as allowed under the law.

Reversing Trump, Pentagon releases new transgender policies

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The Pentagon has swept away Trump-era policies that largely banned transgender people from…
 

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Justice Department investigating Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz over accusations of sexual relationship with teen girl

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Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida is under investigation for sexual misconduct after a report revealed that the Department of Justice is looking into whether he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl. Gaetz claims the investigation is related to an effort to extort him.

The New York Times said that according to three sources, an inquiry seeks to uncover whether Gaetz violated sex trafficking laws by paying for a teen girl to travel with him. Charges have not been filed against the Florida congressman. The alleged encounter under investigation occurred about two years ago, and a DOJ investigation began near the end of the Trump administration late last year.

Gaetz said in a statement that the allegation is part of an ongoing effort to extort him and his family and said “no part” of it is true. He told Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tuesday evening that March 16 “was when this got going from the extortion standpoint.”

GOP congressman denies relationship with teen amid DOJ probe

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Representative Matt Gaetz, a Republican from Florida, denies having a relationship with a…
 

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Five players on Washington National will miss opening day after testing positive for COVID-19

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Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo announced on Wednesday that a player tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Thursday’s opener, as well as an additional four players who were identified as close contacts with the player and must quarantine. One staff member was included in the close contact group.

Just 33 players tested positive in Spring Training through both intake and monitoring testing; two players and two staff members among MLB’s 30 teams tested positive in the most recent report issued by MLB. The Nationals made it through intake and monitoring testing with no positive COVID-19 tests.

The Nationals will be a few players short in the 2021 opener against the Mets, in which Max Scherzer will face off against Jacob deGrom.

MLB on Monday announced that distancing protocols will be relaxed for teams that reach an 85% vaccination rate among Tier 1 staff.

Nats down 5 players for opener after positive test

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The Washington Nationals will be down five players and a staff member for Opening Day after a…
 

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WR Tyler Lockett and Seattle Seahawks agree to 4-year, $69.2M contract extension

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The Seattle Seahawks and wide receiver Tyler Lockett have agreed to a four-year, $69.2 million contract extension that includes $37 million guaranteed. The 28-year-old Lockett had previously signed a three-year, $31.8 million contract extension with Seattle through the 2021 season ahead of the 2018 season. 

Lockett has played all of his NFL seasons with the Seahawks, catching 376 passes for 4,892 yards and 37 touchdowns for his career. In 2020 Lockett led Seattle in receptions (100), finished second on the team in receiving yards (1,054) and tied for second in touchdown receptions (10). He broke a single-season team record for pass receptions last season that was previously held by Doug Baldwin and Bobby Engram.

Seahawks lock up WR Tyler Lockett with massive contract extension

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The Seattle Seahawks have locked up star wide receiver Tyler Lockett for the long term. Seattle…
 

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Jake Hoot and Kelly Clarkson perform ‘I Would’ve Loved You’ on Kelly Clarkson Show

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Jake Hoot and Kelly Clarkson delivered a live performance of their duet, “‘I Would’ve Loved You,” on Wednesday’s episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. 

“I Would’ve Loved You” was co-written by Hoot alongside Jamie Floyd and Lonestar’s Dean Sams. The former Voice champion says he’s “beyond thankful” that his The Voice coach, Kelly Clarkson, believed in him enough to lend her vocals to the song. 

“I Would’ve Loved You” is featured on Hoot’s just-released debut EP, Love Out Of Time.   You can check out the duo’s performance of their duet on Clarkson’s show – here.

WATCH: Kelly Clarkson Brings Jake Hoot to Her TV Show for Duet

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It was a Team Kelly reunion! Continue reading…
 

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Brett Young hits No. 1 for 7th time on country radio with “Lady”

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Brett Young has hit the top spot this week on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “Lady,” making it the seventh consecutive time that Young has hit No. 1. “Lady” joins Young’s string of chart-toppers, including “In Case You Didn’t Know,” “Mercy,” and “Catch.”

Young recently revealed that he and wife Taylor have another baby girl on the way. The couple are also parents to 17-month-old daughter Presley Elizabeth.

Brett Young’s “Lady” Lands In the Top Spot On Country Radio

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Congratulations goes out to Brett Young — fresh off celebrating his birthday last week,…
 

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