Month: November 2022

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2023 Grammy Awards nominations are revealed: Beyoncé leads the list of nominees

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The Recording Academy has revealed the nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards. The nominees were announced by Recording Academy president Harvey Mason Jr., John Legend, Machine Gun Kelly, Olivia Rodrigo, and other musical artists during a livestream event held on Tuesday.

Beyoncé leads the nominees with nine nominations, including Album of the Year and Best Dance/Electronic Album for Renaissance. The 2023 nominations bring Beyoncé’s lifetime total to 88 nominations, tying with her husband, rapper Jay-Z, for the most nominations in Grammy history.

Kendrick Lamar follows with eight nominations, including Album of the Year for Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, his first album in five years. Adele and Brandi Carlile both have seven nominations, and artists including Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Lizzo, Mary J. Blige, Doja Cat, Bad Bunny and BTS each earned multiple nominations.

The 65th Annual Grammy Award ceremony will take place Feb. 5 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and air on CBS. The event will also be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.  For the complete list of 2023 nominees, head here.

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4 University of Idaho students killed in apparent homicide near campus

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Police in Moscow, Idaho, have released the names of four University of Idaho students killed over the weekend in an apparent homicide. The victims are: Ethan Chapin, 20, of Conway, Washington; Madison Mogen, 21, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Xana Kernodle, 20, of Avondale, Arizona; and Kaylee GonCalves, 21, of Rathdrum, Idaho.

The four victims appeared to be friends based on their social media interactions and posted a photo with two other friends just hours before they were found dead on Sunday. According to University of Idaho President Scott Green, Mogen and Kernodle were in the same sorority; Goncalves was a member of a different sorority, and Chapin was a fraternity member (who had recently celebrated his birthday). Green said in a Monday statement that the students are “believed to be victims of homicide.”

The Moscow Police Department (MPD) responded on Sunday to reports of an unconscious person on King Road – near the university’s golf course and adjacent to Greek Row – just before noon, and found the four deceased students upon arrival. The MPD said in a Monday afternoon statement: “Details are limited in this investigation  Currently, there is no one in custody,” adding that the department and city are “deeply saddened for the families of these individuals, fellow students and friends, and [the] community during this time.”

Authorities do not believe there is an active threat to the community, and are expected to release more information regarding the students’ deaths at a later time. Police investigating the incident are asking anyone with information to contact the Moscow Police Department at 208-882-COPS (2677).

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Suspect in custody in University of Virginia shooting which killed 3 and wounded 2

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Authorities announced Monday that a University of Virginia student is in custody after the killing of three of the school’s football players in a shooting Sunday night, which injured 2 others. The school’s president confirmed Monday that the suspect, identified by authorities as student Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., was in custody.

UVA President Jim Ryan revealed during a press conference the deceased victims identities: Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry. Two other students, one in critical condition and one in good condition, were wounded in the shooting and were receiving treatment. Chandler was a second-year student, Davis was a third-year student and Perry was a fourth-year student. Ryan told reporters: “This is a sad, shocking and tragic day for our UVA community… The entire university community is grieving this morning. My heart is broken for the victims and their families and for all those who knew and loved them, and they are all in my prayers.”

Police responded to a call of shots fired at approximately 10:30 p.m. Sunday night, and Ryan said that the shooting took place near a campus parking garage on a bus full of students returning from a play in Washington, D.C.  During Ryan’s press conference, Tim Longo, the university’s police chief, received word of the suspect’s apprehension. The 22-year-old suspect was taken into custody without incident shortly before 11 a.m. southeast of Charlottesville in Henrico County, Virginia.  Longo said the suspect was charged with three counts of second-degree murder and three counts of using a handgun in the commission of a felony.

Virginia’s elected leaders reacted to the shooting on social media: Gov. Glenn Youngkin tweeted: “We had a horrific tragedy overnight at UVA, lives were lost and families changed forever. Due to the diligence and commitment of our law enforcement, the suspect is in custody. While there are still many details to uncover, let us lift up the entire community in prayer.”  Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine said in a series of tweets: “Very grateful to law enforcement for their heroic work to apprehend the suspect. I continue to keep the UVA community in my prayers on this tragic day,” and later added: “Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry. Today, we honor their memories after their lives were tragically cut short. I’m keeping their loved ones in my prayers.”

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Panthers’ Baker Mayfield to start against Ravens replacing injured PJ Walker

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The Carolina Panthers tweeted that they will start Baker Mayfield at quarterback next Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Interim coach Steve Wilks told reporters Monday morning that PJ Walker is dealing with a high ankle sprain suffered in Thursday night’s win over the Atlanta Falcons, placing Mayfield back into the starting lineup.

Wilks said that while Walker played through the injury, he wouldn’t be available against Baltimore. The coach did not indicate Walker’s timeline to return but doesn’t anticipate the QB going on injured reserve at this point.

Mayfield started the Panthers’ first five games of the season and appeared in one other contest, throwing for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns against four interceptions. He suffered an ankle injury in Week 5 that had Walker taking over the starting role.

The Panthers were 1-4 in games started by Mayfield, versus posting a 2-3 record in the five games started by Walker.

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Cardinals TE Zach Ertz out for season after suffering knee injury

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Arizona Cardinals Zach Ertz is out for the season after suffering a knee injury, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The 32-year-old tight end was carted off the field in the first quarter of Sunday’s matchup against the Rams. The details of his knee injury have not been disclosed at this time.  However, Ertz was seen wearing a brace after the game, and per ESPN’s Adam Schefter he underwent further testing and an MRI on Monday to learn the severity of his injury.

Ertz is in his 10th NFL season, having played with the Eagles from 2013-21. In 10 games for Arizona this season, Ertz had 47 catches for 406 yards and 4 touchdowns and led the Cards in receptions and touchdowns. Ertz passed Ozzie Newsome to move into 8th place all-time in catches for a tight end.

The Eagles traded Ertz to Arizona last October and moved forward with Dallas Goedert, who has proven himself to be one of the best tight ends in the NFL. During his time with the Eagles, Ertz had 579 catches, which ranks second in franchise history.

Ertz remains under contract for the 2023 and 2024 seasons with Arizona, with base salaries of nearly $9 million and nearly $8 million in those two seasons.

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Dolly Parton is awarded $100 Million for charity from Amazon’s Jeff Bezos

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Dolly Parton was awarded the prestigious Courage and Civility award from Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, accompanied by a $100 million prize that Dolly said will be used to “help people.”  Parton is the latest recipient in 2022, with past winners including Van Jones and Chef Jose Andres. Wrote Bezos on Twitter, “We’ve just announced a new Courage and Civility award recipient—@DollyParton, who leads with heart, and will put this $100 million award to great use helping so many people. She joins prior awardees, @VanJones68 and @Chefjoseandres. Congrats, Dolly!”

Introducing Parton, host Lauren Sanchez said: “The award recognizes leaders who aim high, find solutions, and who always do it with civility. Each awardee receives $100 million to direct to the charities that they see fit.” Added Bezos: “We have in this very room, the next recipient of the Courage and Civility Award. The woman you’re about to meet embodies these ideals so thoroughly. She gives with her heart. What she’s done for kids literacy and so many other things is just incredible. It is my great honor to welcome our 2022 Courage and Civility Award recipient onto the stage. Dolly Parton.”

Parton said on Twitter: “I try to put my money where my heart is. I will do my best to do good things with this money. Thank you @Jeff Bezos #LaurenSanchez.”  

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Kenny Chesney, Eric Church and Shania Twain to headline Tortuga Music Festival

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Kenny Chesney, Shania Twain and Eric Church are set to headline Rock The Ocean’s 2023 Tortuga Music Festival, which marks Tortuga’s 10th anniversary. The three-day festival will take place on the beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from April 14 through April 16, 2023. The event, which raises funds for marine conservation efforts, features three stages: the Main Stage, Sunset Stage and the Next From Nashville Stage, all of which feature artists across a musically diverse lineup.

The festival shared on Instagram: “Land ho! We’re bringing along some incredible artists to celebrate Tortuga’s 10th anniversary! @ericchurchmusic, @shaniatwain, @kennychesney, and many more are hitting the beach in Ft. Lauderdale with us April 14-16, 2023. Mark your calenders: Our alumni presale begins Nov. 15, and passes go on sale to everyone Nov. 18 🐢 https://www.tortugamusicfestival.com”

Each year, Tortuga Music Festival raises funds and also serves as an opportunity to educate the public about the critical environmental issues taking place within the oceans. Fans will be able to explore the Rock the Ocean’s Conversation Village while on-site to learn more about the work of the organization and how to get involved.

Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, Nov. 18th at 10 AM ET. For additional information on the festival, tickets, and more, visit www.tortugamusicfestival.com.

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Jay Leno suffers severe facial burns after car erupts into flames in garage

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Comedian and former ‘Tonight Show’ host Jay Leno was seriously burned in a garage fire in Los Angeles on Saturday after one of his cars erupted in flames. People Magazine was first to initially report that Leno canceled an appearance at a Forum 2022 financial conference in Las Vegas Sunday night after suffering “a very serious medical emergency.”

TMZ reported that the 72-year-old was taken to the Grossman Burn Center after suffering burns to the left side of his face, and all of his appearances for the week have been canceled. He is said to be in stable condition.

Leno said in a statement to NBC News on Monday: “I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet.”  A representative for Leno said he was working at his Los Angeles garage when a flash fire started in a car.

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‘Days of our Lives’ legend John Aniston passes away at 89

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Actor John Aniston, who portrayed Victor Kiriakis of the soap opera ‘Days of our Lives’ for over three and half decades, has died at the age of 89.

Aniston’s daughter, actress Jennifer Aniston, shared the news Instagram, revealing her father passed away this past Friday. In tribute to him, Jennifer shared photos through the years with her dad with the caption: “Sweet papa…⁣ John Anthony Aniston . You were one of the most beautiful humans I ever knew. I am so grateful that you went soaring into the heavens in peace – and without pain. And on 11/11 no less! You always had perfect timing. That number will forever hold an even greater meaning for me now 🕊I’ll love you till the end of time💔⁣ Don’t forget to visit 💫🤗❤”

Since 1985, Aniston had portrayed Victor Kiriakis on DAYS. He also appeared on the soaps Search for Tomorrow and Love of Live, and made guest appearances on hit TV shows such as The West Wing, Gilmore Girls, Star Trek: Voyager, Mad Men, and many more. This past summer at the 49th annual Daytime Emmy Awards, John received the Lifetime Achievement Award and was celebrated in a videotaped message by his daughter, Jennifer; though he was not present at the ceremony. Aniston was just seen on DAYS during last Friday’s episode of the soap currently streaming on Peacock. Upon the news of his passing, the official Days of our Lives Twitter handle shared a video along with these sentiments: “Our hearts are broken over the loss of our beloved family member John Aniston. We love you John. Your legend will live on.”

John is survived by his wife, actress Sherry Rooney, and their 33-year-old son, Alex Aniston, as well as Jennifer (who she shared with his first wife, the late Nancy Dow).

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Foreigner to launch North American leg of farewell tour in 2023

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Foreigner is going on tour for a final time in 2023, announcing they will be hitting the road next summer for a North American leg of their ‘Historic Farewell Tour,’ featuring support from Loverboy. The band will kick off the first leg of the farewell tour on July 6, 2023, at Atlanta’s Ameris Bank Amphitheatre before wrapping up on September 3rd in Holmdel, NJ at the PNC Bank Arts Center.

Foreigner was co-founded by guitarist Mick Jones in 1976. Today, the group consists of Jones, Jeff Pilson, Kelly Hansen, Michael Bluestein, Bruce Watson, Chris Frazier and Luis Maldonado. Jones had this to say of the farewell tour: “Many years ago, I wrote a song called ‘Feels Like The First Time’ and today we are launching one last worldwide tour. We will be presenting a show that I know will have the same enthusiasm as our very first appearances. The tour will start this summer in America and we hope to get to every place that we have played over the last several years. While I’m sure our fans will have mixed feelings about the end of the road for the band, I know our shows are going to delight audiences everywhere.”

Frontman Kelly Hansen shared, “The time has come. We have more or less lived our lives on the road for almost eighteen years. We have always strived to give you our best and we intend to finish this the same way. Foreigner has a brilliant and increasingly demanding catalogue of songs to sing and I refuse to give them less than they deserve. So, we’re going to finish strong. I want to make it very clear how grateful and appreciative we are to our audiences all over the world who have supported this band. I’m sure there may be occasions when we’ll do some special appearances, but I think the time is coming for us to live off the road. Thank you all so much!”

Tickets for The Historic Farewell Tour go on sale Nov. 18 via LiveNation.  Once again, Foreigner is working with the Grammy Museum Foundation to recruit local choirs at each stop to perform with the band for “I Want to Know What Love Is” via foreignerchoirs.com.  For more information and tour updates, visit foreigneronline.com.

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