Month: August 2021

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President Biden will stick with August 31 deadline for Afghanistan evacuations

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President Joe Biden said he doesn’t plan to extend the August 31 deadline for all U.S. military personnel to be evacuated from Afghanistan. Biden made the announcement on Tuesday during remarks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, saying there are contingency plans to continue the evacuations after Aug. 31 if the Taliban allow it. Biden said: “We are determined to complete this mission. Another 19 U.S. military flights, 18 C-17s and one C-130 carrying approximately 6,400 evacuees, and 31 coalition flights carrying 5,600 people have left Kabul just in the last 12 hours — a total of 50 more flights, 12,000 more people since I’ve updated you this morning.”   Western allies have been pushing Biden to extend the deadline for all U.S. military personnel to leave the country, and Biden had previously expressed a willingness to do so. However in his remarks on Tuesday, Biden cited safety for U.S. troops as a reason for leaving by the existing Aug. 31 deadline.

Meanwhile, the Taliban announced Tuesday that it opposes the extension of the evacuation deadline, and has also banned Afghan nationals from leaving on the flights. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told reporters: “We are not in favor of allowing Afghans to leave. The Americans “have the opportunity, they have all the resources, they can take all the people that belong to them but we are not going to allow Afghans to leave and we will not extend the deadline.”

Tuesday’s virtual summit G7 meeting came after Biden was criticized internationally at how he handled the Afghanistan withdrawal. The Taliban militant group swiftly took over control of the country this month and the U.S. government has been working to airlift the remaining citizens and Afghan aides out of Afghanistan.

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Jaguars running back Travis Etienne out for 2021 season with foot injury

Jaguars running back Travis Etienne will miss his entire rookie season, after suffering a mid-foot sprain on Monday night. The Jaguars put Etienne on injured reserve, which means he will not play at all in 2021. The move had been expected after tests today revealed he suffered a serious foot injury during Monday’s preseason game.

Etienne caught one pass for three yards and carried the ball once before exiting Monday’s contest against New Orleans. He will require further testing to determine the extent of the injury, and he was spotted postgame wearing a protective boot.

The Clemson product was the second former Tiger to be selected by Jacksonville in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft. Etienne was taken with the No. 25 pick, 24 spots after the Jaguars selected ex-Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence at No. 1.

Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer said postgame he doesn’t know the severity of Etienne’s injury. The rookie running back could be out of Jacksonville’s lineup when it faces the Texans in Week 1.

Etienne and Co. will look to bring the Jaguars to the playoffs in 2021 following a three-year playoff drought. Jacksonville has made the postseason just three times since 2000, and the franchise has never reached the Super Bowl.

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Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 formally announce conference alliance

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On Tuesday, the Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 announced a formal alliance regarding matters including College Football Playoff expansion and non-conference scheduling. The three conferences formed the alliance in the wake of Texas and Oklahoma’s move to the SEC, scheduled to go into effect in 2025. The other eight teams currently in the Big 12 have not found new homes for future years. Per a conference statement, the alliance between the Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 includes a “scheduling component for football and men’s and women’s basketball.”

The Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 said in a statement: “The football scheduling alliance will feature additional attractive matchups across the three conferences while continuing to honor historic rivalries between the three leagues. In women’s and men’s basketball, the three conferences will add early and midseason games as well as annual events that feature premier matchups between the three leagues.”

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Country Daypop

Old Dominion announce their upcoming 4th studio album “Time, Tequila and Therapy

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Old Dominion have announced that their fourth studio album, ‘Time, Tequila & Therapy,’ will be released on 8th October, 2021. It is available for pre-order – here. The group also shared their new track “All I Know About Girls” which is available immediately when you pre-order the upcoming LP.   You can take a listen to the song – here.

The 13-track project is described as, “where the boys survey the ups, downs, trials, and tribulations of life, love, and friendships while infusing their signature country sound with songwriting eloquence and arena rock ambition.”  The album also features a collaboration with the legendary “Empress of Soul,” Gladys Knight. The members of Old Dominion – comprised of Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Brad Tursi, Whit Sellers, and Geoff Sprung — are all listed as co-writers on the project’s tracks, alongside Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne.

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Kacey Musgraves shares title track of new album and short film ‘Star-Crossed’

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Kacey Musgraves has announced her new album ‘Star-Crossed,’ the follow-up to 2018’s ‘Golden Hour,’ due out September 10. Musgraves produced the album’s title track with Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk, who also served as writers/producers on ‘Golden Hour.’ Musgraves recorded ‘Star-Crossed’ in Nashville earlier this year in just under three weeks, according to a press release. The album is described as “a modern-day tragedy in three acts” that “tells an extremely personal journey of heartache and healing.”

Musgraves will also release a 50-minute ‘Star-Crossed’ film on Paramount+ on September 10. The film, directed by Bardia Zeinali, stars Musgraves along with cameo appearances from Eugene Levy, Princess Nokia, and others. Director Zeinali said in a statement: “We wanted it to feel cinematic and epic without compromising the heart and the emotion. to feel fantastical and heightened and tell her story through the lens of art and fashion.”  Check out the trailer for the short film – here.

You can stream the title track instantly by pre-order the upcoming LP at your streaming service of choice.

Kacey Musgraves Officially Announces New Album ‘Star-Crossed’, Releases Title Track & Film Trailer

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Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at age 80

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Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at age 80. Watts’ publicist confirmed the new in a statement, saying: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.”  Watts was described as “a cherished husband, father and grandfather” and “one of the greatest drummers of his generation.  In closing, the statement read: “We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members and close friends is respected at this difficult time.”  The band also posted on social media with a statement about Charlie’s passing.

The news of Watts’ death comes shortly after he dropped out of the Stones’ U.S. tour earlier this month due to a recent unspecified medical procedure. Watts said at the time, “For once my timing has been a little off. I am working hard to get fully fit but I have today accepted on the advice of the experts that this will take a while. After all the fans’ suffering caused by COVID I really do not want the many RS fans who have been holding tickets for this tour to be disappointed by another postponement or cancellation. I have therefore asked my great friend Steve Jordan to stand in for me.” Watts previously underwent treatment for throat cancer in 2004.

Watts joined the Rolling Stones early in 1963 and remained with the band over the next 60 years, ranked just behind Mick Jagger and Keith Richards as the group’s longest member.

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Season 11 of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ coming to HBO in October

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HBO has announced that Season 11 of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ will premiere in October. The network made the announcement on Twitter alongside a photo of star and creator Larry David looking surprised while holding a dog, and the caption: “You’re allowed to be happy, but not in front of me. #CurbYourEnthusiasm is back this October.”

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ follows David as an exaggerated version of himself on his misadventures through Hollywood as he critiques the trivial details of everyday life. Jeff Garlin, J.B. Smoove, Susie Essman, Cheryl Hines, Richard Lewis and Ted Danson also star on the series.  Season 10 of the series debuted in January 2020 after Season 9 had premiered in 2017. The show went through a lengthy hiatus after Season 8, which was wrapped up in 2011.

An exact premiere date for Season 11 has not been announced as of press time.

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’: HBO Teases Season 11 Return

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Rock Daypop

Aerosmith transferring their entire music catalog to Universal Music Group ahead of their 50th anniversary

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Coming shortly ahead of Aerosmith’s 50th anniversary in 2022, Aerosmith is transferring their entire catalog of work to Universal Music Group (UMG), a deal that encompasses the band’s recorded music, various audio and video, merchandise throughout their nearly 50-year career, in addition to any future projects. UMG will become home to Aerosmith’s entire recorded music catalog, including the band’s most successful multi-platinum albums, as well as the band’s back catalog of earlier releases from the ’70s, including their 1973 self-titled debut.

The new deal with UMG will also oversee all of the band’s future projects across music, film, TV, and more. Band members Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, and Brad Whitford have also given UMG access to the “Vindaloo Vaults” and material from the personal archives, including never-before-seen-and-heard music, video footage, photos, artwork, setlists, journals, and memorabilia, which they will curate.

Aerosmith co-founder and lead guitarist Joe Perry in a statement: “It’s been a long road but I’m extremely happy and proud to say on behalf of Aerosmith we have been able to bring our 50 years of music under one roof by partnering with UMG. This will allow us to bring our music to our fans in ways we never were able to before. It’s something we’ve dreamed about happening for a long time. It’s a win for Aerosmith, UMG, and ultimately our fans. Needless to say, we are very excited. It’s an incredible way to celebrate 50 years and the many more years to come.”

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Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at age 80

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Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at age 80. Watts’ publicist confirmed the new in a statement, saying: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.”  Watts was described as “a cherished husband, father and grandfather” and “one of the greatest drummers of his generation.  In closing, the statement read: “We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members and close friends is respected at this difficult time.” The band also posted on social media with a statement about Charlie’s passing.

The news of Watts’ death comes shortly after he dropped out of the Stones’ U.S. tour earlier this month due to a recent unspecified medical procedure. Watts said at the time, “For once my timing has been a little off. I am working hard to get fully fit but I have today accepted on the advice of the experts that this will take a while. After all the fans’ suffering caused by COVID I really do not want the many RS fans who have been holding tickets for this tour to be disappointed by another postponement or cancellation. I have therefore asked my great friend Steve Jordan to stand in for me.” Watts previously underwent treatment for throat cancer in 2004.

Watts joined the Rolling Stones early in 1963 and remained with the band over the next 60 years, ranked just behind Mick Jagger and Keith Richards as the group’s longest member.

Charlie Watts, the Rolling Stones’ Drummer and Inimitable Backbone, Dead at 80

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Shawn Mendes releases ‘Summer of Love’ music video

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Shawn Mendes released his highly anticipated single “Summer of Love” with an accompanying music video. “I hope this song makes people feel free, free from the weight of life, even if just for a moment,” said Mendes, 23, in a statement.

The music video, directed by Matty Peacock, was shot in Majorca, Spain and follows the singer as he experiences a care-free dream summer. In an interview, the singer-songwriter said he drew inspiration for “Summer of Love” from the time off he spent with his girlfriend, Camila Cabello, 24, in Miami.

Mendes shared a video and series of pictures on Instagram strutting in his single’s merchandise on Instagram, an also shared a video of himself strolling through the streets of New York City as he was greeted by screaming fans. Mendes captioned the video “Some real summer love in NewYork 🧡 missed you guys so much. 6 Hours!!!”

Take a look at the video for “Summer of Love” – here.

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