Month: September 2021

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Take a look at the trailer for the upcoming ‘The Problem With Jon Stewart’ on Apple TV+

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The trailer for Jon Stewart’s upcoming current affairs series, “The Problem With Jon Stewart,” has been released.  The series premieres September 30 on Apple TV+ https://apple.co/jonstewart

“The Problem With Jon Stewart” is a single-issue series that “takes a ‘deep dive’ into topics that are part of the national conversation. The series explores “complex topics through the differing perspectives of stakeholders, experts and individuals confronting these challenges.”  The companion series podcast will expand upon the conversation from each episode, featuring staff members from across the show who will have conversations with activists in the space.

Take a look at the trailer for “The Problem With Jon Stewart” – here.

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R. Kelly found guilty on all charges of racketeering in sex trafficking case

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R. Kelly was convicted by a federal jury on Monday of racketeering in his sex trafficking trial. Kelly was found guilty of charges including sexual exploitation of a child, bribery, racketeering and sex trafficking involving five victims. He faces a possible sentence of 10 years to life in prison.

Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York successfully proved to a jury of seven men and five women that Kelly was a predator and the head of a criminal enterprise, whose purpose was to lure girls, boys and women to the R&B singer for his sexual gratification. Prosecutors portrayed Kelly as a predator who over a quarter-century subjected his victims to violent physical and sexual abuse, some of which he recorded.

In addition to awaiting sentencing on the case in NY, Kelly will face a second federal trial on charges of child pornography and obstruction of justice in Illinois. Some of those accusations are related to a 2008 child pornography trial in Chicago, in which he was acquitted of all charges. Kelly also faces outstanding criminal charges in both Cook County, Ill., where he was indicted by the state attorney in Feb. 2019 for aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving four victims (three of them minors), and in Minnesota, where Mr. Kelly was charged in Aug. 2019 with engaging in prostitution with a minor.

Sentencing in New York is scheduled for May 4.

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Radiohead share the new video for ‘If You Say the Word’

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Radiohead released the new music video for “If You Say the Word,” without appearing in the visual at all. Instead, the clip focuses on two men rounding up and capturing businesspeople who are spending time in the woods. The workers are loaded into a truck and taken to a city where they are set free. The businesspeople then look confused at the world around them.

If You Say the Word will appear on Radiohead’s upcoming ‘Kid A Mnesia’ project, which will reissue the band’s 2000 album Kid A and 2001 album Amnesiac, alongside a third disc. The third disc titled Kid Amnesiae, will include unreleased music, outtakes and alternate versions of songs.

Kid A Mnesia will be released on Nov. 5.   Take a look at the video for If You Say the Word – here.

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Bruce Springsteen to release ‘No Nukes’ concert film from 1979

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Bruce Springsteen is set to release a concert film and album regarding his 1979 ‘No Nukes’ concerts with the E Street Band that took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The film will be released digitally on Nov. 16, with physical editions also containing the album coming Nov. 19.

The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts will contain ten never-before released performances from the concerts and full footage of Springsteen and the E Street Band’s entire setlist. Springsteen uploaded a trailer for the film featuring archival footage from the concerts in high definition.

Longtime Springsteen editor Thom Zimny says in a statement: “A few years ago, I started re-examining the filmed archives for Bruce and the Band’s appearances at the No Nukes concerts of 1979. I quickly realized that these were the best performances and best filming from the band’s legendary ’70s, and dedicated myself to bringing out the full potential of the footage. Having worked as Bruce’s principal director and editor for the last 20 years, I can say without reservation that this newly re-edited, re-mixed and restored 90-minute film is the gold standard for Bruce and the band live during one of their greatest creative periods.”

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The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber remain at No. 1 for 6th week on Billboard’s Hot 100 with ‘Stay’

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The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber’s smash hit single tay” has hit No. 1 for the sixth week on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. “Stay” now ties for the third-longest command for a song by two or more co-billed solo male leads over the chart’s 63-year history.

Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow’s “Industry Baby” moved up to No. 2 best on the Hot 100, up from No. 6. The song is from Lil Nas X’s new album Montero, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.  Drake’s “Way 2 Sexy” slips from #2 to #3 on the Hot 100, while Ed Sheeran’s “Bad Habits” dropped one spot to #4, and Walker Hayes’ “Fancy Like” placed at No. 5

Rounding out the top 10 were Olivia Rodrigo’s “Good 4 U” at #6; Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA, placing at #7; Drake’s “Knife Talk,” featuring 21 Savage and Project Pat, falling to No. 8.; and Lil Nas X placing at #9 and #10 with “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” and “That’s What I Want,” respectively.

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Machine Gun Kelly gets booed, fights with fans at Louder Than Life Festival in Kentucky

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Following a war of words with Corey Taylor from Slipknot, Machine Gun Kelly was booed throughout his set on Saturday set at the Louder Than Life Festival in Kentucky.  MGK had launched into a tirade at Chicago’s Riot Fest last weekend against Slipknot — who were playing at the same time on a neighboring stage — calling the group “old weird dudes with masks.” It was later revealed that there was animosity between the two over a nixed collaboration between MGK and Slipknot’s Corey Taylor.

However, when MGK took the stage at the festival Louisville, Kentucky festival this past Saturday, the rocker was met with a negative reaction from the crowd.  According to reports and video from the show, every song that Kelly performed was met with boos and middle fingers from the crowd. At one point, Kelly got into verbally with a festival-goer, even threatening him with a Star Wars light saber that was onstage for some reason:“I see you dude, I see you mad as f*ck in your weird f*cking outfit. I’m here for the same sh*t you’re here for, so it’s all good. Clearly, I’m not going nowhere, so just enjoy. You keep f*ckin’ with me, homie? Trained Jedi, b*tch!” When MGK and fans came face-to-face in the photo pit, things got physical — MGK threw a punch at someone before security quickly removed him to deescalate the scene.

Kelly is next scheduled to perform on Sunday at Dover, Delaware’s Firefly Festival.

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74th Annual Tony Awards: See the full list of winners

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The 74th annual Tony Awards were held on Sunday night in New York’s Winter Garden Theatre. Audra McDonald and Leslie Odom Jr. hosted the live event, which aired on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.

Moulin Rouge, A Christmas Carol and The Inheritance were the big winners of the evening.  Moulin Rouge was named Best Musical, while its stars Aaron Tveit and Danny Burstein took home the statuettes for Best Actor and Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical. The show also scored the honors for Best Direction of a Musical, Best Sound Design of a Musical, Best Lighting Design of a Musical, Best Scenic Design of a Musical, Best Orchestrations, Best Choreography and Best Costume Design of a Musical.

A Christmas Carol was awarded the Tony for Best Sound Design of a Play, Best Original Score, Best Lighting Design of a Play, Best Scenic Design of a Play and Best Costume Design of a Play. Adrienne Warren was presented with the Best Lead Actress in a Musical trophy for her role in Tina.

Lauren Patten won the Tony for Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Jagged Little Pill; its author, Diablo Cody, won for Best Book of a Musical.  Andrew Burnap and Lois Smith won for Best Lead Actor and Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for The Inheritance, which also was deemed Best Play.  David Alan Grier earned the Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his work in A Soldier’s Play and the show was voted Best Revival, while Mary-Louise Parker was named Best Lead Actress in a Play for The Sound Inside.

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Mom and 2-year-old son fall to their deaths at Petco Park prior to San Diego Padres game

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A mother and her 2-year-old son fell to their deaths at Petco Park before the San Diego Padres’ home game against the Atlanta Braves. The San Diego police department said that shortly before 4 p.m. PT Saturday, police said they were notified that two people had fallen from the third-level concourse level, equivalent of six stories high, to the sidewalk. Two officers found the bodies of the woman, 40, and her son. The woman and boy were declared dead at the scene at 4:11 p.m. They were not identified but lived in San Diego.

Police Lt. Adam T. Sharki said that the mother and son had been at a dining/concession area on the concourse level while the child’s father was at the ballpark. A man told the San Diego Union-Tribune that his wife witnessed the fall, saying it appeared a toddler fell from an area with picnic tables, and the woman also fell trying to grab him.

The team said in a written statement Sunday:  “We are deeply saddened by the loss of life at Petco Park last evening. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of those involved. We will continue to refrain from comment on the nature of the incident as it is an ongoing investigation by the San Diego Police Department.”

Police said the deaths “appeared to be suspicious” and that the San Diego Police Homicide Unit were called to the scene “out of an abundance of caution.”  Investigators are looking for evidence and possible witnesses, and they are hoping to speak with people who were present when the fall happened, according to the statement.

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The manhunt for Brian Laundrie continues as the family of his fiancé Gabby Petito gather in New York for her funeral service

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Family and friends gathered to mourn at the funeral of Gabby Petito in New York on Sunday, as a manhunt for her fiancé Brian Laundrie continues. In North Port, Fla., where Petito lived with Laundrie and his parents, mourners set up a memorial across from City Hall, leaving balloons, teddy bears and signs in her memory.

At the service held at Moloney’s Holbrook Funeral Home in Long Island, N.Y., Petito’s father remembered her passion for travel: “I want you to take a look at these pictures, and I want you to be inspired by Gabby,” her father, Joseph Petito said. “If there’s a trip you guys want to take, take it now. Do it now while you have the time. If there is a relationship that you’re in that might not be the best thing for you, leave it now.”  Joseph Petito on Saturday also announced the formation of ‘The Gabby Petito Foundation,’ which will aim to provide resources and guidance to families of missing children.

Prior to the ceremony, Petito’s mother Nichole Schmidt posted to Facebook sharing a series of family photos as she thanked people who have shared support for the family online. “As I scroll through all the posts, my heart is full of love,” she wrote. “I wish I could reach out and hug each and every one of you!!! Your support has been so overwhelming and we are so filled with gratitude.”

Petito’s body was found in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park after her family reported her missing while she and Laundrie were on a cross-country road trip. Her death has been ruled a homicide. Laundrie, 23, has been named a person of interest by North Port Police after he returned home on Sept. 1 without her and the U.S. District Court of Wyoming issued an arrest warrant against him Wednesday after a federal grand jury indicted Laundrie on a single count of unauthorized access to a debit card and two bank accounts.

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USA dominates Europe to claim title at 43rd Ryder Cup

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With its youngest team in history, USA clinched the 43rd Ryder Cup on Sunday at Whistling Straits Golf Course in Sheboygan, Wis. World No. 3, 24-year-old Collin Morikawa from the US, holed a 3-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole that assured the Americans at least 14 1/2 points. The Americans won 19-9, posting the most points at the tournament since 1979.

The Ryder Cup victory is just the third in two decades for the Americans at the biennial tournament, which consists of a dozen players from Europe against a dozen from the United States. No. 2 Dustin Johnson led the Americans in wins. He became just the fifth player in history to post a 5-0 record at the Ryder Cup.

U.S. captain Steve Stricker said: “They had a mission this week. They played great, came together. This is a new era for USA golf. They are young, come with a lot of passion, a lot of energy and a lot of game. They are so good.”

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