Month: May 2022

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Boston Celtics take the win against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4 to tie series

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The Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 116-108 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, tying the series 2-2.

Al Horford set a new playoff record with 30 points to help the Celtics rally from a 11-point second half deficit, with Jayson Tatum also scoring 30 points to help Boston earn the victory on Monday night in Milwaukee. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points, 18 rebounds and five assists for the Bucks. The Bucks played a seventh straight game without three-time All-Star forward Khris Middleton due to a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee, and the team hasn’t given an indication on when Middleton might return.

Game 5 between the Celtics and Bucks will take place at TD Garden on Wednesday, May 11th in Boston.

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NY Islanders fire head coach Barry Trotz after failing to make playoffs

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New York Islanders president and general manager Lou Lamoriello announced Monday that the organization has fired head coach Barry Trotz.  Said Lamoriello: “It’s my role to make the best decision for the organization going forward and I believe this group of players needs a new voice, it’s in no way negative on Barry Trotz.”

The move comes after the Islanders failed to make the playoffs, finishing with a 37-35-10 record and ranking ninth in the Eastern Conference – 16 points behind the second and final wild-card spot.

The 59-year-old Trotz was hired by the Islanders in 2018, on the heels of his Stanley Cup winning season with the Washington Capitals.  The Islanders reached the Eastern Conference Finals during Trotz’s second season, where they lost to the eventual champion Tampa Bay Lightning in six games. The following year the Islanders were again in the semifinals, where the Lightning defeated them en route to the Stanley Cup.

Trotz had one year left on his deal at $4 million for next season.

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Country Daypop

Jon Pardi and Midland join forces in the music video for ‘Longneck Way To Go’

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Jon Pardi and Midland join forces in the music video for their collaboration “Longneck Way To Go.”  The breakup anthem is included on Midland’s new album ‘The Last Resort: Greetings From’ which was just released.

Midland previously teased the collaboration with Pardi on their social media channels before releasing the song late last month. Pardi also teased the song on his own Instagram account, saying, “Everything about this song and collab is f***ing awesome.”

Watch the music video for “Longneck Way To Go” – here.

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Country Daypop

Chris Janson and Travis Tritt announce co-headlining ‘Can’t Miss Tour’

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Chris Janson teamed with Travis Tritt for the song “Things You Can’t Live Without” on his new album “All In,” and now the duo are hitting the road for their co-headlining Can’t Miss Tour.  The War Hippies, featuring Scooter Brown and Donnie Reis, will appear as special guests on the tour.

Tritt said in a statement: “I’m really looking forward to the ‘Can’t Miss Tour’ with Chris this fall. Our high-energy performances complement each other so well. Audiences are going to be thoroughly entertained.”  Janson added: “Excited to be out touring with one of my favorites. It’s gonna be a rowdy fall, and I’m looking forward to it!”

More tour dates to be will be announced in the coming weeks. For tickets and more information, visit www.TravisTritt.com or www.ChrisJanson.com.

Chris Janson & Travis Tritt Release “Things You Can’t Live Without” Music Video, Announce Co-Headlining Tour

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Entertainment Daypop

Take a look at the teaser trailer for ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’

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20th Century Studios shared a teaser trailer for the sci-fi movie Avatar: The Way of Water, the sequel to the 2009 film Avatar. The movie, featuring Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña, takes place on the fictional planet Pandora and centers on the conflict between humans and the nature-loving species Na’vi.  Avatar: The Way of Water is written, directed and produced by James Cameron, and also stars Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet and Cliff Curtis.

Worthington and Saldaña return as Jake Sully and Neytiri, and the teaser trailer introduces the couple’s children while the family faces a new threat on Pandora.  An official film synopsis reads: “Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ begins to tell the story of the Sully family, the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.”

A remastered version of the original Avatar will be shown in theaters on Sept. 23.  Avatar: The Way of Water opens in theaters Dec. 16.   Check out the teaser trailer – here.

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Rock Daypop

Scorpions and Whitesnake announce North American tour this summer/fall

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The Scorpions have announced that they will be launching a North American tour this summer, featuring special guests Whitesnake.

The new leg of the Rock Believer World Tour will be kicking off on August 21st in Toronto, ON at the Budweiser Stage and will conclude on October 21st in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay.  Swedish rockers Thundermother will serve as opening act on this run of shows.

Frontman Klaus Meine had this to say, “After the amazing start we’ve had with our residency in Las Vegas, it’s about time to come back for a real tour to rock the U.S. like a hurricane again. We can’t wait to see all you Rock Believers out there!”   Whitesnake’s David Coverdale added, “Once Again It’s Time To Feel The Sting Of The Scorpions & The Bite Of The Whitesnake!!! Can’t Wait!!!”

Tickets will go on sale to the general public this Friday (May 13) at 10AM local time through Ticketmaster. Those who are part of the Scorpions Rock Zone fan club will have first access to tickets starting May 10 at 10AM local time. For more info, join the Scorpions Rock Zone fan community – here.

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Rock Daypop

A Day To Remember announces headlining North American tour

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A Day To Remember took to social media to unveil a North American headlining summer/fall tour.

The first leg of the trek, dubbed ‘Just Some Shows,’ will take place this summer and feature Beartooth, Bad Omens and The Ghost Inside (on select dates). Just Some Shows kicks off on July 27 in Baltimore, MD at MECU Pavilion and continues through August 27, where the band will wrap up the trek in Portsmouth, VA at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion.

The second leg of the tour, dubbed ‘Just Some More Shows,’ will kick off in the fall with support from The Used, Movements and Magnolia Park. Just Some More Shows launches on Saturday, October 1 in Pensacola, Florida at Pensacola Bay Center and continues through October 29, where the tour will wrap up at the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas, NV.

Join A Day To Remember’s Discord to receive presale access on Tuesday, May 10.  Tickets for the tours go on sale May 12 at 10 AM local time at ADTR.com.

A Day To Remember Announce Massive North American Tour

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Pop Daypop

Selena Gomez to make ‘Saturday Night Live’ hosting debut with Post Malone as musical guest

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Gomez is scheduled to host the May 14 episode of SNL, with Post Malone set to be the musical guest. It also will be Malone’s debut on the late-night sketch comedy show. Gomez shared the news on Instagram, writing: “Mom… I think I’ve made it. So grateful and so excited.”

Gomez currently stars on the Hulu series Only Murders in the Building and released her last album, Rare, in 2020.While she hasn’t hosted the show before, Gomez appeared as musical guest on SNL in 2016, performing a medley of her songs “Hands to Myself” and a “Good for You/Same Old Love.”  Meanwhile, Malone is gearing up for his first appearance on SNL, and will debut his new album, Twelve Carat Toothache, on June 3.

Saturday Night Live is set to conclude its 47th season on May 21st, with guests yet to be announced.

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Entertainment Daypop

Selena Gomez to make ‘Saturday Night Live’ hosting debut with Post Malone as musical guest

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Gomez is scheduled to host the May 14 episode of SNL, with Post Malone set to be the musical guest. It also will be Malone’s debut on the late-night sketch comedy show. Gomez shared the news on Instagram, writing: “Mom… I think I’ve made it. So grateful and so excited.”

Gomez currently stars on the Hulu series Only Murders in the Building and released her last album, Rare, in 2020.While she hasn’t hosted the show before, Gomez appeared as musical guest on SNL in 2016, performing a medley of her songs “Hands to Myself” and a “Good for You/Same Old Love.”  Meanwhile, Malone is gearing up for his first appearance on SNL, and will debut his new album, Twelve Carat Toothache, on June 3.

Saturday Night Live is set to conclude its 47th season on May 21st, with guests yet to be announced.

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Pop Daypop

Lady Gaga shares the video for her new song “Hold My Hand”

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Earlier this week, Lady Gaga released a new song called “Hold My Hand,” from the new Tom Cruise movie Top Gun: Maverick. Now Gaga has shared a new video for the track, which features the pop star singing on an airstrip, a motorcycle, and more between footage from both the new film and 1986’s Top Gun. The “Hold My Hand” video is helmed by Joseph Kosinski, who also directed Top Gun: Maverick.

Gaga first teased the song last week, commenting, “I’ve been working on it for years.” Top Gun: Maverick hits theaters on Friday, May 27.

Check out the video – here.

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