Month: June 2022

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BTS release the video for ‘Yet to Come’ from the anthology album “Proof”

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BTS is back with new music, releasing the anthology album Proof along with a music video for the song “Yet to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)”.  The “Yet to Come” video shows the members of BTS in the desert as they sing about looking forward to the future.

BTS appeared together in a promo for the album Proof for YouTube Music, marking BTS’ first new music of 2022.  Proof is a three-disc album featuring past recordings, demos and three new songs: “Yet to Come,” “Run BTS” and “For Youth.”

BTS released Proof ahead of its ninth anniversary as a group, which falls June 13.  The K-pop group will mark the anniversary with its annual BTS Festa celebration; and the group shared a family portrait on social media in honor of BTS Festa last week.

BTS Share Stylish New Video Alongside Anthology LP ‘Proof’

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Tampa Bay Lightning beat New York Rangers in Game 5 to take 3-2 series lead

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The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Rangers 3-1 in Game 5 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 series lead.  The Lightning are now just one win away from a third consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final.

Left wing Ondrej Palat scored the first of two goals in the final 1:50, along with fellow winger Brandon Hagel, while defenseman Mikhail Sergachev scored to break the tie, helping the Lightning earn their third straight victory, the first by a road team in this series. Goalie Andre Vasilevskiy stopped 24 shots.

The two-time defending champions can advance to the Stanley Cup Final with a win at home in Game 6. Tampa Bay and New York will face-off on Saturday night in Tampa, Florida at Amalie Arena. Game 7, if necessary, will be next Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.

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Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are married in small private wedding ceremony at her home

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Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are officially married.  The couple tied the knot on Thursday, June 9 at Spears’ residence in Thousand Oaks, Calif., at approximately 8:30 p.m.  The couple’s nuptials were performed by Reverend Clint Hufft, who also officiated Paris Hilton‘s 2021 wedding. The 40-year-old Spears and 28-year-old Asghari were engaged in September 2021 after nearly five years of dating.

According to People, there were approximately 60 guests in attendance with famous friends including Madonna, Selena Gomez, Drew Barrymore and Paris Hilton. Spears’ sons Sean and Jayden, did not attend the wedding, but wished the happy couple the best, according to a statement. Spears’ father Jamie Spears, mother Lynn Spears and sister Jamie Lynn Spears were also not in attendance. Reportedly, Spears walked down the aisle to Elvis’ classic “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and wore a Versace gown.

Spears and Asghari’s wedding comes seven months after Spears was freed from her 13-year conservatorship. The couple announced in April that Spears was pregnant, however shared in May they had suffered a miscarriage. Spears wrote on Instagram at the time: “Our love for each other is our strength. We will continue trying to expand our beautiful family. We are grateful for all the support. We kindly ask for privacy during this difficult moment.”

This is Spears’ third marriage. She was previously married to childhood friend Jason Alexander for 55 hours in 2004, and married to Kevin Federline from 2004 to 2007, with whom she shares sons Sean Preston, 16, and Jayden, 15.

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Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are married in small private wedding ceremony at her home

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Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are officially married.  The couple tied the knot on Thursday, June 9 at Spears’ residence in Thousand Oaks, Calif., at approximately 8:30 p.m.  The couple’s nuptials were performed by Reverend Clint Hufft, who also officiated Paris Hilton‘s 2021 wedding. The 40-year-old Spears and 28-year-old Asghari were engaged in September 2021 after nearly five years of dating.

According to People, there were approximately 60 guests in attendance with famous friends including Madonna, Selena Gomez, Drew Barrymore and Paris Hilton. Spears’ sons Sean and Jayden, did not attend the wedding, but wished the happy couple the best, according to a statement. Spears’ father Jamie Spears, mother Lynn Spears and sister Jamie Lynn Spears were also not in attendance. Reportedly, Spears walked down the aisle to Elvis’ classic “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and wore a Versace gown.

Spears and Asghari’s wedding comes seven months after Spears was freed from her 13-year conservatorship. The couple announced in April that Spears was pregnant, however shared in May they had suffered a miscarriage. Spears wrote on Instagram at the time: “Our love for each other is our strength. We will continue trying to expand our beautiful family. We are grateful for all the support. We kindly ask for privacy during this difficult moment.”

This is Spears’ third marriage. She was previously married to childhood friend Jason Alexander for 55 hours in 2004, and married to Kevin Federline from 2004 to 2007, with whom she shares sons Sean Preston, 16, and Jayden, 15.

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3 dead, 1 injured after shooting inside of Smithsburg, Maryland manufacturing facility

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Maryland police have confirmed that three people are dead and one critically injured after a shooting at a factory in Smithsburg, Maryland on Thursday afternoon. The factory, Columbia Machine, manufactures concrete products equipment. Smithsburg is about 70 miles northwest of Washington, D.C.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said it responded to reports of an active shooter at Columbia Machine at @ 2:30 p.m., and found the victims. The sheriff’s office said that the alleged shooter fled the scene, but was apprehended by Maryland State Police in nearby Hagerstown based on a description of the suspect. The suspect and a state trooper exchanged gunfire, and both were injured and transported for medical treatment.

Washington County Sheriff spokesperson Sgt. Carly Hose said the alleged shooter is a man, though no additional information on the suspect or a possible motive was released.

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5 Marines dead in military aircraft crash in Southern California desert

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The Marine Corps said Thursday that all five Marines on board an Osprey were killed when the aircraft crashed Wednesday afternoon in a remote part of California. The aircraft was based at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, according to officials.

The U.S. Marine Corps said in a statement that the MV-22 Osprey, belonging to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, went down in a desert area near Glamis, California, occurring at around 12:25 p.m. local time. The victims were part of Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, an aviation squadron based in San Diego, according to the statement. Their names were not released.

Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering,  commanding general of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, said in the statement Thursday:  “We mourn the loss of our Marines in this tragic mishap. Our hearts go out to their families and friends as they cope with this tragedy.”

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PGA Tour suspends 17 golfers, including Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson, who are competing in LIV Golf Invitational Series

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The PGA Tour announced on Thursday that they have suspended 17 players who are competing in the first event of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series this week near London, after it warned of potential discipline. Dustin Johnson, Louis Oosthuizen, Kevin Na, Talor Gooch, Sergio Garcia, Matt Jones, Phil Mickelson, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Hudson Swafford are among the Top 100 players impacted by the ban from PGA Tour play.

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan released a memo on the disciplinary measure, saying in part: “We have followed the tournament regulations from start to finish in responding to those players who have decided to turn their backs on the PGA Tour by willfully violating a regulation.” Monahan noted that “the same fate holds true for any other players who participate in future Saudi Golf League events” in violation of PGA Tour regulations, which could potentially impact Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed, who are expected to join LIV Golf later this season.

LIV Golf released a statement hours later and called the PGA Tour move “vindictive,” adding: “It’s troubling that the Tour, an organization dedicated to creating opportunities for golfers to play the game, is the entity blocking golfers from playing. This certainly is not the last word on this topic. The era of free agency is beginning as we are proud to have a full field of players joining us in London, and beyond.”

LIV Golf Invitational London teed off Thursday and runs through Saturday at the Centurion Club in Hemel Hempstead, England. The suspension also bars the players from the Presidents Cup and other tours sanctioned by the PGA Tour, in addition to this season’s primary tournaments.

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CMA Fest holds first LGBTQ+ ‘Country Proud’ showcase

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CMA Fest showcased LGBTQ+ artists as part of Country Proud, the fest’s first LGBTQ activation, which took place Thursday, June 9 at Assembly Food Hall in Nashville. Among the performers were Shelly Fairchild, Sonia Leigh, Lila McCann, Harper Grae, The Kentucky Gentleman, Breann Young, Jessica Rose, Chris Housman, Maia Sharp, Gina Venier, Steff Mahan and more.

CMA Fest runs from June 9 through June 12 in Nashville, and will feature performances from Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs and many more. Darius Rucker, Ashley McBryde, Brett Eldredge, Cole Swindell, Mickey Guyton, Midland, Nelly, Tyler Hubbard and more will perform at Spotify’s four-day showcase, Spotify House, at Blake Shelton’s Ole Red in downtown Nashville.

For more information, head to cmafest.com.

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13th annual ‘Darius & Friends’ benefit raises $516,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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Darius Rucker held his 13th annual “Darius & Friends” benefit on June 6 at the Ryman Auditorium, bringing together a sold-out audience with at-home fans watching via live stream. The concert was benefit concert followed by his corresponding golf tournament and silent auction on Tuesday, June 7.

This year’s event raised an all-time high of $516,000, bringing the total raised to over $3 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Rucker shared with the sold-out crowd, “I’m talking to one administrator and she said, ‘When you bring your kid to St. Jude, we fly you in, we put you up, we feed you and we never send you a bill.’ I started talking to people there and it’s true. That day I said, I want to do something to help. I’m doing this for St. Jude–thank you guys for coming out!”

The benefit concert is famous for its surprise lineup of stars, and this year’s performers included Sheryl Crow, Lindsay Ell, Sara Evans, Caylee Hammack and Rachel Wammack.

Darius Rucker surpasses $3m raised for St Jude

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First footage is released from the Amazon reboot of ‘A League of Their Own’

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Amazon has shared the first footage of its forthcoming reboot of Penny Marshall’s beloved classic A League of Their Own. The eight-episode drama, from creators Abbi Jacobson and Will Graham and Sony TV, will debut its entire first season on Friday, Aug. 12.

The minute-long teaser, set to Stevie Nicks’ “Edge of Seventeen” offers a glimpse at the cast — including Jacobson, Chanté Adams, D’Arcy Carden and Melanie Field.

Check out the footage for A League of Their Own – here.

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