Month: May 2022

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Harry Styles announces North American ‘Love on Tour’ dates, including extended residencies

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Harry Styles revealed the 2022 dates for his North American ‘Love on Tour’ in support of his upcoming album, Harry’s House, with extended residencies in fewer cities.  Styles will be kicking off the tour with two dates at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena before heading to New York for 10 dates at Madison Square Garden. traveling to Austin, Texas for five shows at Moody Center, and then five shows at Chicago’s United Center before Styles wrapping up in Los Angeles at the Kia Forum for 10 nights.

Fans can register for Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan platform here through Thursday, May 19 at 10 p.m. ET for the presale. Registered fans who receive a code will have access to purchase tickets before the general public Wednesday, May 25 starting at 12 p.m. local time. Only fans that have received a unique code will have the chance to purchase tickets for performances on a first come, first served basis.

American Express card members can also get first access to tickets by registering for American Express Early Access powered by Ticketmaster Verified Fan here. Verified card members who are selected for the presale can purchase tickets starting Tuesday, May 24.

General on sale for tickets will begin Thursday, May 26 at 12 p.m. local time  – head here.

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BTS reveal lead single ‘Yet to Come’ from their upcoming anthology album ‘Proof’

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BTS announced last week they will release a new anthology album called Proof on June 10th.  Proof serves as the follow-up to BTS’s latest album, BE, which was released in November 2020.  The June 10th release date coincides with BTS’s ninth anniversary as a band.  The three-disc collection Proof comprises songs from BTS’s discography to date, as well as three new songs. BTS’s label, Big Hit Entertainment said a statement: “The BTS anthology album that embodies the history of BTS will be released as they begin a new chapter as an artist that has been active for nine years to look back on their endeavors. The anthology album Proof that consists of three CDs includes many different tracks — including three all-new tracks — that reflect the thoughts and ideas of the members on the past present and future of BTS.”

Leading up to the album’s release, BTS’s label Big Hit Music has shared a promotion schedule  for Proof and announced BTS’ lead single will be titled “Yet to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment).” The promotion schedule for Proof includes some unspecified details, but confirms “Yet to Come” will be released on June 10, the same day as Proof. The artwork and title of “Yet to Come” reference BTS’ The Most Beautiful Moment In Life album series, which includes the albums The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2, and The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever.

Pre-orders for BTS’ album Proof began on May 5.  For more information about purchasing Proof, head to Weverse.

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Karine Jean-Pierre to replace Jen Psaki as new White House press secretary

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On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced that Karine Jean-Pierre will replace Jen Psaki as White House press secretary later this month.  Said Biden of Psaki: “Jen Psaki has set the standard for returning decency, respect and decorum to the White House briefing room. I want to say thank you to Jen for raising the bar, communicating directly and truthfully to the American people, and keeping her sense of humor while doing so. I thank Jen her service to the country, and wish her the very best as she moves forward.”

Biden said of Jean-Pierre: “Karine not only brings the experience, talent and integrity needed for this difficult job, but she will continue to lead the way in communicating about the work of the Biden-Harris administration on behalf of the American people. Jill and I have known and respected Karine a long time and she will be a strong voice speaking for me and this administration.”

Jean-Pierre is currently the White House’s principal deputy press secretary and deputy assistant to Biden; she previously worked as the chief of staff for Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign. Jean-Pierre will also notably become the first Black and openly LGBTQ White House press secretary in history.

Psaki has served as the top spokeswoman of the administration since Biden’s inauguration; she is expected to depart the White House on May 13. The announcement comes after rumors that Psaki was in talks for a job with MSNBC.

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President Biden approves disaster declaration for New Mexico due to devastating Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon wildfire

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President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration for New Mexico due to a wildfire that’s been burning for weeks in the northern part of the state. Fire officials say the The Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire is just 20% contained, but has burned more than 160,000 acres. The blaze began about a month ago and is the result of two wildfires merging into one. The Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire is the largest presently burning in the United States.

Biden’s approval of the federal disaster declaration makes federal funds available for thousands of people affected in New Mexico’s Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, San Miguel and Valencia counties. The White House said the assistance includes grants for temporary housing and home repairs, and low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses. It also includes other programs to help people and businesses recover.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said in a statement: “New Mexicans cannot wait for these fires to be extinguished to receive relief. That’s why I expedited the state’s request for emergency aid for individuals, and I’m grateful to President Biden for recognizing the urgency of the situation in our state.”

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NBA announces suspension of Memphis Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks for Game 3 against Golden State after flagrant foul on Gary Payton II

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The NBA announced Thursday that Memphis Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks has been suspended for Game 3 of their second-round series against the Golden State Warriors. Brooks was ejected from Game 2 after committing a Flagrant 2 foul on Warriors guard Gary Payton II, which resulted in Payton fracturing his left elbow. Payton is expected to miss at least three weeks with the injury.

The foul occurred early in Game 2, with Payton having a wide-open lane to the basket. When going up for a dunk, Brooks took him down with a hard hit to the head, and Payton fell hard to the floor. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said that Brooks crossed a line: “Playoff basketball is supposed to be physical. But there is a code that players follow where you never put a guy’s season [or] career in jeopardy by taking somebody out in midair and clubbing him across the head, ultimately fracturing Gary’s elbow … He broke the code. Dillon Brooks broke the code.”

Brooks is averaging a career-high 18.4 points per game this season, and he has started all eight playoff games the Grizzlies have played. Memphis will rely on reserve wings DeAnthony Melton and Ziaire Williams to fill in for Brooks.

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Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green fined $25K by NBA for flipping off Grizzlies fans during Game 2

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The NBA has fined Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green $25,000 for flipping off Memphis Grizzlies fans as he headed to the locker room in Game 2 of their Western Conference Semifinals series. Green went to the locker room in the second quarter to receive medical assistance after taking an elbow to the face, later returning to the game.

Green told reporters after the game: “If you’re gonna boo somebody who got elbowed in the eye and face running down blood, you should get flipped off. So I’ll take the fine. I’ll do an appearance and make up the money. But it felt really good to flip them off. You’re gonna boo someone that gets elbowed in the eye and blood running down their face? I could’ve had a concussion or anything. If they’re gonna be that nasty, I can be nasty, too. I’m assuming the cheers were because they know I’ll get fined.  Great. I make $25 million a year. I’ll be just fine.” 

Green was previously fined $25,000 for using profane language toward a game official in March and has racked up nearly a million dollars in fines throughout his career.  He was ejected from Game 1 of the second-round series after hitting Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke in the head and pulling him down by his jersey.

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Brantley Gilbert and Jelly Roll join together for ‘Son Of The Dirty South Summer Tour 2022’

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Brantley Gilbert is joining forces with country rocker Jelly Roll for the “Son of the Dirty South Summer Tour 2022,” featuring special guest Pillbox Patti. The mini-tour kicks off June 30 in Jacksonville, Florida, running through Aug. 27 in Brandon, Mississippi.

Said Gilbert: “I always look forward to being on the road and getting together with BG Nation, but I can say I’m especially excited to be heading out with my good friend Jelly Roll. We’ve got an incredible show in the works, and we’re looking forward to seeing you this summer!”  Added Jelly Roll: “Touring with Brantley has been on my dream list forever! He’s one of my favorite artists, humans and fathers in the business. I expect these shows to be rowdy!”

Tickets for all tour dates go on sale this Friday, May 6 at 9 a.m. CT at BrantleyGilbert.com.

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Morgan Wallen to perform at Billboard Music Awards after being banned in 2021

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Morgan Wallen will perform at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards later this month, a little over a year after footage of the country singer saying the N-word emerged, causing major backlash for the singer.

The Billboard Awards is set to take place on May 15 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and will mark the first performance at a major awards ceremony for Wallen since last year’s controversy saw him banned from that year’s Country Music Awards, American Music Awards and the Billboard Music Awards.

Video emerged of Wallen saying the racial slur back in February of 2021, just a month after the release of his second album, ‘Dangerous’. The musician was quickly dropped from radio stations and playlists, and suspended from his label Big Loud. However despite the controversy, Wallen saw a surge in album sales.  Wallen said in a statement at the time: “I used an unacceptable and inappropriate racial slur that I wish I could take back. There are no excuses to use this type of language, ever. I want to sincerely apologise for using the word. I promise to do better.”

Wallen has definitely made a comeback; earlier this year he kicked off a North American tour in support of ‘Dangerous’, and last month he won ‘Album of the Year’ at the Academy of Country Music Awards.

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2022 Daytime Emmys: See The Full List of Nominees

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The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the nominees for the 2022 Daytime Emmy Awards, set to air on June 24.

CBS’ The Young and the Restless led the nominations with 18 nods, with ABC’s General Hospital earning 17 and NBC’s Days of Our Lives earning 11. Peacock’s Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem and CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful were also nominated in the best daytime drama category, which includes five nominated series for the first time since 2014. Days of Our Lives and Beyond Salem are the first series and spinoff, respectively, to be nominated together.

The syndicated talk show The Kelly Clarkson Show earned nine nominations, and The Drew Barrymore Show earned six, with both hosts nominated for outstanding entertainment talk show host. ABC’s The View earned nine nominations, with Facebook Watch’s Red Table Talk earning four noms, and the Estefans-hosted spinoff of Red Table Talk earning three noms.

This year’s awards ceremony will be the first that the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (which is behind the Primetime Emmys) announced a shift to genre-based awards rather than time-based awards as part of an effort to ensure the competitions’ continued relevance.

The 49th annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be presented live at 9 p.m. ET on June 24 on CBS, and will also stream on Paramount+.

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Daniel Radcliffe transforms into ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic in trailer for upcoming biopic

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Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe portrays “Weird Al” Yankovic in the biopic titled Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. In the new teaser trailer for the film, Radcliffe sports Yankovic’s ’80s look (glasses and curls), and shows ‘Weird Al’ performing in front of a large number of fans. “Anybody got an accordion?” he asks, before being handed a number of them.

Yankovic co-wrote the film’s script with Eric Appel, who is directing the film.  Check out the trailer for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, which will be out this fall on the Roku Channel. No date has been set for the release.

Daniel Radcliffe Stars as “Weird Al” Yankovic in First Trailer for Upcoming Biopic: Watch

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