Month: June 2022

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In Gee Chun holds off Lexi Thompson to win Women’s PGA Championship

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In Gee Chun captured her third career major title to with the Women’s PGA Tournament at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md.

Chun won her first major since 2016, while Lexi Thompson – who was seeking her first major since 2014 — settled for a tie for second. Thompson, 27, won the 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship at 19 years old. She has earned 16 major top-10 finishes and 11 top fives in her last 39 major appearances.

Chun became just the third Korean woman with three or more major championships. Chun’s previous major wins came at the 2015 U.S. Women’s Open and the 2016 Evian Championship. Chun said emotionally after her victory: “It just means a lot because I didn’t have any wins the last three and a half years. I really appreciate my sponsors … they always believed in me, I really appreciate it. My family and my coach … and my caddie … they never gave up on me no matter how I did. Thank you.”

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Country Daypop

Zac Brown Band teams up with Blake Shelton for a new version of “Out In The Middle”

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Zac Brown Band has released a brand-new version of their current single, “Out in the Middle” featuring Blake Shelton.  You can take a listen to the new version – here.

ZBB and Shelton’s version of “Out in the Middle” will be included on the upcoming deluxe version of Zac Brown Band’s album ‘The Comeback.’  ZBB shared: “‘The Comeback’ is the best album we’ve ever made, and to re-record a few tracks with some musical legends was such an honor. Blake Shelton is a country music powerhouse and sharing ‘Out in the Middle’ with him, a song that represents our southern roots and country pride, is absolutely unreal. We’re so grateful to do what we do and we can’t wait to share the full album with our fans.”

Added Shelton: “I’ve always been such a big fan of Zac as an artist and especially as a songwriter. This song in particular really resonated with me. It reminds me of how I was raised and where I come from – out in the middle!”

The deluxe version of The Comeback will be released this fall and will be available for pre-order beginning July 15. Zac Brown Band is also currently in the midst of the ‘Out in the Middle’ Tour; tickets are available HERE.

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Lady A share the video for their latest single ‘Summer State Of Mind’

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Lady A have are kicking-off the summer with the new single “Summer State Of Mind,” and have shared the music video for the track, which you can view – here.

Hillary Scott said in a press release:  “When we got together and wrote this song a few months ago it almost started writing itself. We were all looking ahead to the warmer months and those easygoing moments that we enjoy most. When we had a chance to perform the song for the first time during CMA Fest, the fans really got in the spirit – it was the perfect way to kick off the summer.”

“Summer State of Mind” was written by Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott, Sam Ellis and Laura Veltz. During this month’s CMA Fest, the trio debuted the new single which will be featured during the CMA Fest primetime special, airing August 3rd on ABC.

Buy or stream Summer State Of Mind – here.

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Entertainment Daypop

Netflix renews ‘Selling Sunset’ for Seasons 6 and 7

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Netflix has confirmed that the hit reality series “Selling Sunset” will return for Seasons 6 and 7.   The new episodes will begin production this summer, Netflix said in a press release. Selling Sunset follows the agents at the Oppenheim Group, a luxury real estate firm in Los Angeles. Brett and Jason Oppenheim, Chrishell Stause, Christine Quinn, Mary Fitzgerald and Heather Young star. A Selling Sunset spinoff titled Selling the OC will premiere Aug. 24.

In addition, Netflix will expand its property slate with four new shows: Designing Miami follows married couple and competitors Eilyn and Ray Jimenez as they design homes in the Miami area.

Buying Beverly Hills features agents and clients of Mauricio Umansky’s The Agency real estate firm in Beverly Hills, Calif. Umansky is married to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards.

Instant Dream Home is hosted by Danielle Brooks and is part home renovation show and part heist movie. premiering Aug. 10.

Buy My House will see homeowners attempt to sell their properties to one of four real-estate tycoons, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman, Corcoran Group CEO Pamela Liebman, NFL linebacker Brandon Copeland and investment property magnate Danisha Wrighster.

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Michael J. Fox to be awarded honorary Oscar for work as Parkinson’s disease activist

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Michael J. Fox will receive an honorary Oscar for his work as a Parkinson’s disease activist. The announcement was made by the Academy’s board of governors, who will also be honoring Oscar-winning songwriter Diane Warren, Oscar nominated director/writer Peter Weir, and pioneering Black director Euzhan Palcy.  Fox, Warren, Weir and Palcy will receive their honorary Oscars at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 13th Governors Awards on November 19.

Academy president David Rubin said in a statement:  “The Academy’s board of governors is honored to recognize four individuals who have made indelible contributions to cinema and the world at large. Michael J. Fox’s tireless advocacy of research on Parkinson’s disease alongside his boundless optimism exemplifies the impact of one person in changing the future for millions.”

Fox was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease in 1991, at the age of 29. In 2000, he founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, which is now the world’s leading Parkinson’s research organization.

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Rock Daypop

Dave Grohl returns to the concert stage with Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen

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Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl made his first onstage musical appearance since bandmate Taylor Hawkins’ death with frequent collaborator Paul McCartney. The Beatles legend was one of the headliners for the 2022 edition of the Glastonbury Festival, performing at the Worthy Farm venue on Saturday, June 25.

Grohl was introduced just after McCartney played “Get Back,” saying, “This guy flew in specially to do this. We love you.”  Grohl replied, “I swear, I would never miss being right here with you, right now.” 

Grohl joined McCartney and his band for performances of The Beatles’ “I Saw Her Standing There” and Wings “Band on the Run.”  Grohl then exited, with Bruce Springsteen taking center stage with McCartney on Springsteen’s “Glory Days” and “I Wanna Be Your Man.” Both Grohl and Springsteen would later return during the encore finale of “The End.”

Check out the footage – here.

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Rage Against The Machine to donate $475,000 to reproductive rights organizations

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In a statement posted on their Instagram account, Rage Against The Machine expressed their disgust with Friday’s Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, the long-standing precedent that protected a pregnant woman’s right to choose to have an abortion.

The band said: “We are disgusted by the repeal of Roe V. Wade and the devastating impact it will have on tens of millions of people. Over half of the country (26 states) is likely to ban or seriously restrict abortion very soon, if not immediately, which will have a disproportionate impact on poor, working class and undocumented BIPOC communities.”  Rage continued that they’re going to donate $475,000 raised from the sale of charity tickets from their first two shows in East Troy, Wisconsin and Chicago, respectively, to reproductive rights organizations in those states: “Like the many women who have organized sophisticated railroads of resistance to challenge these attacks on our collective reproductive freedom, we must continue to resist.”

In an Instagram post of his own, Tom Morello added that his great grandmother died from an “illegal, unsafe abortion.” He added that his great grandfather couldn’t afford to raise their children and had to send them off to other families who would use them as servants.

Rage Against the Machine will finally kick off their reunion tour that has been over two years in the making, performing their first shows since July 2011.

Rage Against the Machine Pledge $475,000 to Abortion Rights

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Pop Daypop

Charlie Puth and BTS’ Jungkook share the video for their new song ‘Left and Right’

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Charlie Puth and BTS member Jungkook released their collaboration “Left and Right” along with the official music video. “Left and Right” is expected to appear on Puth’s forthcoming third studio album, Charlie. The album also features the singles “Light Switch” and “That’s Hilarious.”

Meanwhile news broke last week that BTS will be taking a hiatus as the members focus on their solo careers. BTS consists of Jungkook, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin and V. The group most recently released the anthology album Proof, which includes the new single “Yet to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment).” “We’re each going to take some time to have fun and experience lots of things,” Jungkook said. “We promise we will return someday, even more mature than we are now.”

Check out the video for “Left and Right” – here.

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Lizzo and Live Nation pledge $1M to Planned Parenthood after Roe vs. Wade is overturned

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Lizzo has announced she and her concert tour producer Live Nation are donating $1 million to Planned Parenthood after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade. The reversal of the landmark 1973 abortion decision Friday pushes the question of legality back to individual states.

Lizzo tweeted: “I’m pledging $500k from my upcoming tour to Planned Parenthood and Abortion Rights. Live Nation agreed to match- to make it 1 MILLION dollars.”

Live Nation confirmed the news in a separate tweet titled “We Stand With Women.”  The post also said the company will cover travel expenses for employees who want/need to have abortions outside of their home states; will bail out employees arrested while protesting peacefully; and will promote voter registration to increase turnout for elections that could impact issues pertaining to abortion.

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FDA orders Juul e-cigarettes and vaping products to be taken off the market

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday it is taking Juul Labs e-cigarettes and other vaping products off the market.  The decision comes after the FDA completed a nearly two-year review of the manufacturer’s application to sell its vaping device and tobacco- and menthol-flavored pods, and ultimately decided to block Juul’s application.

FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf said in a statement:  “Today’s action is further progress on the FDA’s commitment to ensuring that all e-cigarette and electronic nicotine delivery system products currently being marketed to consumers meet our public health standards. The agency has dedicated significant resources to review products from the companies that account for most of the U.S. market. We recognize these make up a significant part of the available products and many have played a disproportionate role in the rise in youth vaping.”

Juul became the most popular brand of e-cigarettes after hitting the market in the mid-2010s, due in large part to its wide variety of flavors, including creme, mango and mint. Politicians and anti-tobacco advocates have accused the company of using these flavors to market vaping to U.S. children and teenagers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nicotine exposure from e-cigarettes can hinder brain development in adolescents and young adults, which can continue into the mid-20s.  The CDC also says e-cigarettes can contain heavy metals and cancer-causing chemicals that can damage the lungs.

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