Month: June 2022

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KFC launches exclusive new menu featuring ‘Jack Harlow Meal’

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Kentucky Fried Chicken (“KFC”) just revealed an exclusive new menu, dropping Jack Harlow’s ‘Kentucky Fried Favorites’.  Jack’s favorites include a Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Secret Recipe Fries, Extra Crispy Tenders, and a side of Mac & Cheese and biscuits, all served in custom Jack Harlow x KFC packaging.

The ‘Jack Harlow Meal’ is a combo meal curated by the Kentucky native himself, which just became available at KFC restaurants nationwide and via KFC.com and the KFC mobile app on June 6th. The meal previously launched in March, but as a collection of his favorite items on the menu sold separately and available as a digital exclusive. Now, you can get the full meal together online, via the app, or in stores.

Harlow said in a press release:  “Partnering up with KFC feels like poetic justice. I’ve begun traveling the world, and no matter how far I go, KFC is one of the first things people want to bring up when they find out where I’m from. I’m excited to align myself with something that started in Kentucky, but resonates all over the globe. I grew up going to the restaurant with my family, here are a few of the menu items I’ve been enjoying since I was a child.”

KFC CMO Nick Chavez added: “It goes without saying that our classics will never go out of style, but as Jack’s favorites, a few of them are getting celebrity status. We are excited to make Jack’s favorites available now on the KFC app, and can’t wait to share what’s next with Jack Harlow and KFC. Stay tuned. You won’t want to miss it.”

Jack Harlow Now Has His Own KFC Meal

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Mass shooting in Philadelphia, PA leaves 3 dead, 11 injured

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Philadelphia police confirm that a mass shooting took place late Saturday night, leaving three people dead and at least 11 other people injured.  Police Inspector D.F. Pace said that officers patrolling the area heard gunfire from South Street, an entertainment district with bars and restaurants, just before midnight and saw “several active shooters shooting into the crowd.”  One officer fired his weapon at one of the shooters but Pace said that it was not clear if the suspect, who dropped the gun and fled, was hit.

Said Pace: “There were hundreds of individuals just enjoying South Street, as they do every single weekend, when this shooting broke out.”  No arrests have been made but police recovered two semiautomatic handguns at the scene, including one with an extended magazine.  The three victims who were killed, two men and a woman, have not been identified. The conditions of the victims who were wounded were not immediately known.

After a separate incident just a few blocks away near 4th Street and Bainbridge Street, police officers found 13 bullet casings, and are investigating whether the incidents are connected.  In a third shooting just a couple blocks north of South Street, and about two hours after that incident, police responded to reports of gunfire on Broad Street. A man was found nearby unconscious and with multiple gunshot wounds nearly an hour later, and after being taken to a local hospital, he was pronounced dead.

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At least 3 dead, 14 injured in shooting near Chattanooga, Tennessee bar

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At least three people were killed and 14 were injured early Sunday morning, after a shooting near a bar in Chattanooga, Tenn.

In a press conference on Sunday, Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy said that two victims died from gunshot injuries and a third died after being struck by a vehicle in the shooting, which took place at around 2:45 a.m. Additionally, 14 people were injured by gunfire and three more were hurt as they were hit by vehicles while attempting to flee the scene.  Murphy added that 16 of the victims are adults and one is a juvenile; and several of the victims remain in critical condition.

Investigators believe that more than one person opened fire during the shooting. Police Chief Murphy said the incident was not related to the Riverbend Festival, an annual music festival taking place in the city over the weekend, or another shooting that took place 3 miles away on the other side of downtown Chattanooga in which three people sustained non-life-threatening injuries.  She added that there is no immediate danger to the public.

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Tampa Bay Lightning defeats N.Y. Rangers 3-2 in Game 3 of Eastern Conference final

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Tampa Bay’s Ondřej Palát scored the winning goal with just 41.6 seconds remaining in the third period to bring the Lightning to a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final on Sunday.

The Rangers took the lead with two goals in the second. after a scoreless first period.  The Lightening then cut New York’s lead with a goal to end the period, and opened the third period with a goal by captain Steven Stamkos to tie the game. Palát’s goal earned Tampa Bay the win, its first victory of the series thus far.

New York leads the series 2-1. Game 4 between Tampa Bay and the Rangers will be played on June 7 in Tampa.

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Rafael Nadal makes history winning his 14th French Open and 22nd Grand Slam Title

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Spain’s Rafael Nadal won his 14th French open title, beating Casper Ruud of Norway, 6-3, 6-3, 6-0.  Nadal is now 112-3 at Roland Garros, earning his 22nd Grand Slam title, ahead of Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, who are tied at 20. Nadal’s record in finals is now 23 of his last 26.

Nadal’s victory also comes two days after his 36th birthday, making him the oldest title winner in the history of the clay-court tournament. Nadal said in his on-court interview after the game: “For me personally, it’s very difficult to describe the feelings that I have. It’s something that I for sure never believed I’d be here at 36, being competitive again, playing in the most important court of my career one more final — it means a lot to me.”

This is the first time Nadal’s career he’s won the first two Grand Slams of the calendar year; he won the Australian Open in January, all while dealing with a “chronic” foot injury. With Wimbledon just weeks away, Nadal said: “I don’t know what can happen in the future, but I’m gonna keep fighting to try to keep going so many times.”

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Brothers Osborne, Old Dominion among additional performers announced for CMA Fest

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The Country Music Association has announced an additional list of artists who will perform at CMA Fest.  Brothers Osborne and Old Dominion are now set to take Nissan Stage. Other opening acts will include Deana Carter, Sara Evans, Everette, Randy Houser, Angie K, Kylie Morgan and Shenandoah.  The four-day festival is making its return to Music City after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. Performances will be held on stages across downtown Nashville from Thursday, June 9 to Sunday, June 12.  The lineups are as follows:

Thursday Stage Lineup: National anthem: Brittney Spencer; Opening performance: Shenandoah; Special platform stage: Priscilla Block and Kat + Alex; Main stage: Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker, Keith Urban and Zac Brown Band.

Friday Stage Lineup: Opening performance: Deana Carter; Special platform stage: Maddie & Tae and Lily Rose; Main stage: Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Kane Brown, Carly Pearce, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson.

Saturday Stage Lineup: Opening performance: Randy Houser; Special platform stage: Frank Ray; Main stage: Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs and Carrie Underwood.

Sunday Stage Lineup:  Opening performances: Sara Evans, Everette, Angie K, Kylie Morgan; Special platform stage: Madeline Edwards, Dylan Scott; Main stage: Dierks Bentley, Russell Dickerson, Elle King, Lady A, Parker McCollum, Old Dominion.

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Shania Twain, Miranda Lambert, Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton named recipients of ACM Honors awards

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The Academy of Country Music has announced Miranda Lambert, Shania Twain, Morgan Wallen and Chris Stapleton as the recipients of the Special Awards for the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards. Honorees will be celebrated during the 15th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors, taking place Wednesday, August 24th at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN.  Performers, host, and ticket on-sale information will be announced in the coming weeks.

Additionally, previously announced Songwriter of the Year winner Hardy, as well as Studio Recording Award and Industry Award winners, will be honored.  Miranda Lambert will receive the prestigious ACM Triple Crown Award following her first win for ACM Entertainer of the Year at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards.

Morgan Wallen has been chosen as the recipient of the ACM Milestone Award, honoring the contributions of Gene Weed, who directed and produced the ACM Awards for more than 30 years.

Chris Stapleton has been chosen for the ACM Spirit Award, honoring the contributions of Merle Haggard, who received 20 ACM Awards in his career, including the Triple Crown Award.

Sonny Throckmorton and Shania Twain have each been chosen as recipients of the ACM Poet’s Award. This award is presented to a Country Music songwriter for outstanding and longstanding musical and/or lyrical contributions throughout their career, with special consideration given to a song or songs’ impact on the culture of Country Music.

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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ ‘Euphoria’ top the winners list at 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards

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Euphoria and Spider-Man: No Way Home were the big winners at the 2022 MTV Movie and TV Awards ceremony, hosted by Vanessa Hudgens and airing live from Barker Hangar in Los Angeles, followed by the Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted, hosted by Tayshia Adams.

Zendaya won for Best Performance in a Show for Euphoria, which also earned the awards for Best Show, Here For the Hookup and Best Fight for characters Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) and Maddy (Alexa Demie). Spider-Man: No Way Home earned the honor for Best Movie and the Best Performance in a Movie prize went to Zendaya’s real-life boyfriend, Tom Holland.

Olivia Rodrigo won for Best Music Documentary for Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U, while Daniel Radcliffe was named Best Villain for The Lost City and the Best Comedic Performance prize went to Ryan Reynolds for Free Guy.

Jack Black was honored with the previously announced ‘Comedic Genius Award,’ and Jennifer Lopez was presented with the Generation Award.  Lopez also picked up the award for Best Song for “On My Way (Marry Me).”

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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ ‘Euphoria’ top the winners list at 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards

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Euphoria and Spider-Man: No Way Home were the big winners at the 2022 MTV Movie and TV Awards ceremony, hosted by Vanessa Hudgens and airing live from Barker Hangar in Los Angeles, followed by the Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted, hosted by Tayshia Adams.

Zendaya won for Best Performance in a Show for Euphoria, which also earned the awards for Best Show, Here For the Hookup and Best Fight for characters Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) and Maddy (Alexa Demie). Spider-Man: No Way Home earned the honor for Best Movie and the Best Performance in a Movie prize went to Zendaya’s real-life boyfriend, Tom Holland.

Olivia Rodrigo won for Best Music Documentary for Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U, while Daniel Radcliffe was named Best Villain for The Lost City and the Best Comedic Performance prize went to Ryan Reynolds for Free Guy.

Jack Black was honored with the previously announced ‘Comedic Genius Award,’ and Jennifer Lopez was presented with the Generation Award.  Lopez also picked up the award for Best Song for “On My Way (Marry Me).”

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Amanda Peet joins ‘Fatal Attraction’ Paramount + series

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Paramount+ announced that Amanda Peet has joined the cast of its upcoming ‘Fatal Attraction’ series. Peet joins previously announced series stars Lizzy Caplan and Joshua Jackson. The streaming service first announced the series on Nov. 11 with Caplan attached to the project, with Jackson being announced on Jan. 20.

Peet will portray Beth Gallagher, the role played by Anne Archer in the 1987 movie. When Beth’s husband, Dan (Jackson) has an affair with Alex (Caplan), Alex terrorizes their family. The 1987 movie Fatal Attraction was a huge box office hit and led to Oscar nominations for Archer, Glenn Close as Alex, director Adrian Lyne and Best Picture.

Paramount+ has said that their 2022 version of Fatal Attraction will delve further into the causes of Alex’s obsession and issues including “strong women, personality disorders and coercive control.”  As of press time, Paramount+ has not announced a start of production or airdate for Fatal Attraction. 

‘Fatal Attraction’: Amanda Peet Joins Lizzy Caplan & Joshua Jackson In Paramount+ Series

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