Month: September 2022

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Sports Daypop

Former Memphis top recruit and current Easter Michigan player Emoni Bates is arrested on gun charges during traffic stop

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Emoni Bates, a second-year player who transferred to Eastern Michigan this offseason after one-season with Memphis, was arrested and taken into custody Sunday night on felony gun charges. Police say that Bates was pulled over on a routine traffic stop after failing to stop at an intersection, where they discovered a firearm.

Bates faces two felony charges: one for carrying a concealed weapon and another for altering ID marks on a weapon. Bates’ attorney Steve Haney told ESPN that his client was driving a borrowed car that had a gun inside when he was pulled over, and he was subsequently booked into jail on gun charges. Eastern Michigan said in a statement to ESPN: “We are aware of a situation involving one of our student athletes. Eastern Michigan University takes all allegations very seriously. We are working to gather more details and will have further comment when more information is available.”

Bates was once ranked as the No. 1 prospect in his high school class and widely viewed as one of the best basketball prospects in the world.  He committed to Michigan State before signing with Memphis, where in 18 games he averaged 9.7 points and 3.3 rebounds. After his freshman season at Memphis, Bates opted this summer to return closer to home by playing for Eastern Michigan.

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Country Daypop

Scotty McCreery announces ‘Same Truck’ deluxe album and shares new single “Nothin’ Right”

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Scotty McCreery announced he will release Same Truck: The Deluxe Album coming November 18th on vinyl, CD and digital formats.  He also shared that the new track, “Nothin’ Right” is one of six new tracks featured on the deluxe album.  You can take a listen to the new song – here.

Said McCreery: “We had more songs I loved ready for the original release of Same Truck than we could put on that album, so I am pumped that Triple Tigers asked me to do a Deluxe Edition where I could add six more songs. We’ve also had a lot of requests for a vinyl version of Same Truck over the last year, so I’m excited we can offer that option as well.”

Same Truck: The Deluxe Album features 18 songs including the six new tracks: “Falling for a Stranger” written by Eshuis, Travis Wood, and Hannah Ellis; “Here and Ready” by Abe Stoklasa, Sarah Buxton, and Mikey Reeves; “Nothin’ Right” written by McCreery, Jordan Schmidt, Jared Mullins, and James McNair; “On It” written by McCreery, Jessi Alexander, Jonathan Singleton, and Rogers; “Live a Little” written by McCreery, Eshuis, and Blake Chaffin; and “Small Town Story” written by McCreery, Ashley Gorley, and Zach Crowell.

McCreery has been on the road this summer, both on his own as well as serving as direct support to Brooks & Dunn, and Brad Paisley at select shows.   To pre-order Same Truck: The Deluxe Album, head here.

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Country Daypop

Ashley McBryde announces star-studded album, ‘Lindeville’

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Ashley McBryde is inviting her famous friends to appear on her new concept album called Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville. The 13-track album, written on a retreat in a cabin outside Nashville, tells the elaborate stories of characters who live in the fictional small town of Lindeville; and features appearances from artists including Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Caylee Hammack and more.

Due out Sept. 30, the entirety of the album was written by McBryde, Aaron Raitiere, Nicolette Hayford, Connie Harrington, Clark and Benjy Davis, and it was inspired by the writers’ own small-town experiences. McBryde enlisted of the vocals of Brothers Osborne, Clark, Raitiere, Pillbox Patti (Hayford), Hammack and Davis to help tell these all-American stories. Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne doubles as the project’s sole producer.

The project is available for pre-order – here.   McBryde also shared that members of McBryde’s ‘Trybe Fan Club’ can pre-order a limited-edition, purple vinyl, which will ship in October.

Ashley McBryde Announces New Album, ‘Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville,’ Coming At The End Of This Month

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Entertainment Daypop

‘The Woman King’ tops North American box office with $19M opening weekend

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‘The Woman King’ starring Viola Davis earned $19 million in total box office sales over the weekend, bringing the film’s box office earnings well above the $16 million in expectations. The film premiered in 3,271 theaters after debuting to positive reviews at the Toronto International Film Festival.

‘The Woman King’ also stars Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and John Boyega, and is based on true events and is centered on the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who historically protected the Dahomey African Kingdom in the 1800s. Agojie’s warriors battle with skills and a relentlessness that stopped at nothing to protect their home.  The film follows General Nanisca (Davis), as she prepares the following generation of recruits. Nanisca readies the new warriors for battle against a powerful adversary who wants to rid them of their lives and culture.

Coming in at No. 2 is Barbarian with $6.3 million, followed by Pearl at No. 3 with $3.12 million, See How They Run at No. 4 with $3.1 million and Bullet Train at No. 5 with $2.5 million.

The Woman King is in theaters now.  You can check out the trailer – here.

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Entertainment Daypop

Alan Alda and Mike Farrell mark the 50th anniversary of M*A*S*H

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Alan Alda shared a photo of himself with his former co-star Mike Farrell on social media to celebrate a half-century milestone of their 1970s-80s classic sitcom, M*A*S*H.  The photo shows Alda, 86, and Farrell, 83, smiling with wine glasses in their hands, along with the caption on Twitter: “Mike Farrell and I today toasting the 50th anniversary of the show that changed our lives – and our brilliant pals who made it what it was. MASH was a great gift to us.”

Alda and Farrell played surgeons and tent-mates Hawkeye Pierce and B.J. Hunnicutt in the classic comedy, which ran 11 seasons from 1972 to 1983.  Jamie Farr, Loretta Swit, Harry Morgan and William Christopher co-starred. The series finale was a huge television event at the time, with approximately 125 million viewers tuning in.

M*A*S*H was based on the 1968 novel by Richard Hooker, which was previously adapted as a 1970 movie starring Donald Sutherland and Elliott Gould.

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Rock Daypop

Ozzy Osbourne shares three-part video on the making of ‘Patient Number 9’

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Ozzy Osbourne has debuted a new three-part video for the making of his newest LP, Patient Number 9. The first installment of the behind-the-scenes series is out now via Osbourne’s YouTube page. The series was created and produced by Ozzy’s son, Jack Osbourne, with interviews conducted by renowned British journalist Phil Alexander.

Following the release of Patient Number 9, Osbourne is giving fans an inside look into the making of the project with a three-clip video series, featuring interviews and in-studio clips with some of the featured performers. The next two installments will drop on consecutive Fridays and the mini-series concludes with exclusive interviews with Ozzy and the album’s producer, Andrew Watt. Sharon Osbourne, Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Osbourne’s longtime guitarist Zakk Wylde, Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), and Mike McCready (Pearl Jam) also offer insight into the making of the album.

Patient Number 9 marks Osbourne’s 13th solo studio album, and features appearances from guitarists Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, McCready Wylde, Smith, and the late Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters. Old friend Trujillo plays bass on most of the album’s tracks, with McKagan and Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction) appearing on select tracks as well.

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Rock Daypop

Paramore announce their first single in five years, “This Is Why,” will debut this month

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Paramore is officially back with their first single since 2017, titled “This Is Why”. The band made the announcement in a brief statement posted to social media, revealing the title and a pre-save link, along with the release date of September 28.  The cover art sees the trio with their faces pressed up against a fogged-up window. No further information has been revealed about the song.

‘This Is Why” will be Paramore’s first new music since the acclaimed After Laughter in 2017.  The band also announced a new tour in July, which will take them through North America in October and November, and will mark their first live dates since 2018.

You can pre-save “This Is Why” – here.

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Pop Daypop

Alesso and Zara Larson team up for ‘Words‘ remix EP

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Alesso is teaming up with fellow Swedish pop star Zara Larsson for a “Words” remix EP. The “Words” remix follows Alesso’s recent single “In My Feelings”, and he also released “Only You” and “Dark,” written for The Batman. “Words” has already amassed over 135 million streams and charted in over 17 countries. The “Words” remix also arrives just months after Alesso teamed up with Katy Perry for their hit collar, “When I’m Gone”

Alesso is currently in the midst of his multi-year residency at TAO Las Vegas. and is joining Bad Bunny’s World’s Hottest Tour across multiple tour stops in North America.

To stream the Words Remix EP, head here.

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Pop Daypop

Taylor Swift to issue ‘Lavender’ edition of ‘Midnights’ including three bonus tracks

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Taylor Swift has revealed a fifth edition of her forthcoming 10th studio album, Midnights, will be exclusively sold by retail chain Target. The album’s ‘Lavender’ edition is named for the pastel purple hue slicked over the title and tracklisting on its cover. The CD will feature three as-yet-untitled bonus tracks, including one new song and two remixes. It’ll also come with a collectible lyric booklet that includes exclusive photos, and unique artwork on the disc itself.

The vinyl edition will also come with that booklet, as well as a full-size gatefold photo and an album sleeve with an additional two photos. The record itself will come pressed on a marble of pastel lavender purple and white, however the bonus tracks will not be included.

Earlier this month, Swift announced the ‘Jade Green’, ‘Blood Moon’ and ‘Mahogany’ editions of Midnights, all of which sport exclusive color schemes, artwork and imagery.

Midnights will follow up on Swift’s two 2020 albums, Folklore and Evermore, as well as last year’s re-recorded versions of Fearless and Red.  You can pre-order the ‘Lavender’ edition of Midnights – here.

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News Daypop

All of Puerto Rico without power as Hurricane Fiona makes landfall

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The entire island of Puerto Rico is without power after Hurricane Fiona made landfall on Sunday afternoon. Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi announced on Facebook Sunday afternoon that more than 1.5 million customers are without electricity after the Category 1 storm, with sustained winds at 85 mph and torrential rain hit the island.  Emergency response teams for the utility companies will deploy once the conditions allow, Pierluisi said. It will likely take days to fully restore power, utility company LUMA Energy said in a statement.

The National Hurricane Center said Fiona made landfall in southwestern Puerto Rico at 3:20 p.m. ET, with widespread torrential rain hitting much of the island  Flash flood effects are in place across the eastern half of the island, with the worst of the wind slamming the western half of the island. Gov. Pierluisi believes Puerto Rico is prepared as it can be, with enough resources and manpower in place to respond, saying that the island learned its lessons from the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria in September 2017. “We’re much in a much better position than we were five years ago,” he said.

After passing through the Caribbean, the storm system will head northward, passing just east of Turks and Caicos before tracking near Bermuda. The storm system is expected to gradually strengthen in the coming days as it moves northwest and eventually northward, heading up across the western Atlantic Ocean this week. The torrential rain, however, will continue across much of Puerto Rico throughout Monday.

President Biden approved an emergency declaration for Puerto Rico on Sunday, which allows federal agencies to coordinate all relief efforts.  The White House said in a statement that Biden’s decision has the “purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population, and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act, to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in all 78 municipalities in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.”

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