Month: December 2022

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Morgan Wallen announces 2023 ‘One Night At A Time World Tour’

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Morgan Wallen has announced a massive 2023 World Tour dubbed ‘Morgan Wallen’s One Night At A Time World Tour,’ which will visit 4 countries and 2 continents. The trek will feature support from ERNEST and Bailey Zimmerman on all dates, and from HARDY and Parker McCollum on select dates. Wallen is also celebrating the announcement of his world tour with the release of a three-song collection on Dec. 2nd, dubbed ‘One Thing At A Time – Sampler.’  That project features the tracks  “One Thing At A Time,” “Tennessee Fan,” and “Days That End In Why.”

Morgan Wallen’s One Night At A Time World Tour is set to kick-off on March 15 with shows in New Zealand and Australia with HARDY. Then on April 15, Wallen will head back to North America with stops at 17 stadiums, various arenas, amphitheaters, and festivals. Wallen will play at several ballparks throughout North America, including New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, Milwaukee’s American Family Field, Chicago’s Wrigley Field, Boston’s Fenway Park and more.  The North American leg of the trek will wrap up on October 7 at Tacoma Dome in Washington.

The tour comes after Wallen’s successful Dangerous Tour, which included more than 50 dates and broke records at 30 venues across the U.S., including historic sellouts at 11 venues.  Said Wallen “Man, what a year 2022 has been with the ‘Dangerous Tour.’  I had the time of my life, and I cannot begin to express how grateful I am that my fans connected with the Dangerous album the way they did  I’ve had so many people ask me if I wanted to take some time off; but the truth is – I have been writing and making so much music in my off-time because I feel as inspired as I ever have. It feels like new songs are pouring out of me, and I love that feeling. We are going to run it back next year with the One Night At A Time World Tour. Bigger venues. New countries. Bigger memories. See y’all there.”

There is no official pre-sale in North American for the One Night At A Time World Tour, so fans should only purchase tickets through verified fans. For more information, visit www.morganwallen.com.

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Carrie Underwood adds 18 shows to her ‘REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency’

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Carrie Underwood’s REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency at Resorts World Theatre will return in 2023. The news was announced on Thursday, Dec. 1 — the one-year anniversary of the debut of her residency. Underwood is adding 18 new dates, beginning June 21, 2023.  Said Carrie: “I’m thrilled to be returning to Resorts World Las Vegas next summer. REFLECTION is a show I’m so proud of and have so much fun performing. I love being out on the road with THE DENIM & RHINESTONES TOUR and look forward to returning to Vegas once that wraps, as it has become our home away from home where we get to play to audiences from all over the world.”

Underwood was the first artist to grace the Resorts World Theatre stage when she made her debut with a sold-out show on Dec. 1, 2021.  Underwood sold out all of 18 of her Las Vegas shows in 2022. Underwood took a brief hiatus from her Las Vegas residency to embark on the fall leg of her 43-city Denim & Rhinestones Tour  She will again hit the road for her headlining stint in February of 2023 before returning to Vegas in the Summer of 2023.

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets to the new shows before the general public beginning Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. PT through Thursday, Dec. 8 at 10 p.m. PT. REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency general tickets go on sale beginning Friday, Dec 9 at 10 a.m. PT at rwlasvegas.com/entertainment/carrie-underwood and AXS.com/carrieinvegas.  One dollar from each ticket sold for REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency is donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation of America; Carrie has been involved with the organization for more than 15 years, granting wishes since the beginning of her recording career.

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Richard Lewis confirms return to Season 12 of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

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Richard Lewis is returning to the HBO comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm for Season 12.  The 75-year-old actor confirmed the news on Twitter, sharing a photo with series creator Larry David on set along with the caption: “I’m back shooting Curb! I’m a lucky cat to be with my oldest pal who just so happens to be a genius. Don’t tell him I called him that or he’ll mock me to my grave. A 22 year ride so far!”

Curb Your Enthusiasm originally had an eight-season run on HBO from 2000 to 2011. The show then returned for a ninth season in 2017, and was revived again for Seasons 10 and 11 in 2020 and 2021, respectively. Lewis has a recurring role as a fictionalized version of himself and last appeared in Season 11, Episode 7.

Curb Your Enthusiasm has yet to receive a premiere date for the new season.

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Netflix shares trailer for ‘That ’70s Show’ sequel series ‘That 90s Show’

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Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp return to their roles as Kitty and Red Forman in the new trailer for Netflix’s ‘That ’90s Show’, the sequel series to ‘That ’70s Show.’  The trailer sees the Forman’s granddaughter and friends showing up to the Forman house and hanging out in That 70s Show’s iconic basement.

The premise of That ’90s Show reads: “It’s 1995 and Leia Forman (Callie Haverda) is desperate for some adventure in her life or at least a best friend who isn’t her dad. When she arrives in Point Place to visit her grandparents, Red (Smith) and Kitty (Rupp), Leia finds what she’s looking for right next door when she meets the dynamic and rebellious Gwen (Ashley Aufderheide). With the help of Gwen’s friends, including her lovable brother Nate (Maxwell Donovan), his smart, laser-focused girlfriend Nikki (Sam Morelos), the sarcastic and insightful Ozzie (Reyn Doi), and the charming Jay (Mace Coronel), Leia realizes adventure could happen there just like it did for her parents all those years ago. Excited to reinvent herself, she convinces her parents to let her stay for the summer. With a basement full of teens again, Kitty is happy the Forman house is now a home for a new generation and Red is, well… Red.”

That ’70s Show creators Bonnie and Terry Turner have returned, along with producer Gregg Mettler. Original cast members Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Topher Grace, Laura Prepon, and Wilmer Valderrama will be making guest appearances, with Tommy Chong reprising his That’ 70s Show character Leo.

‘That ’90s Show’ will premiere on Jan. 19. Take a look at the trailer – here.

‘That ’90s Show’ Gets Netflix Premiere Date; Red & Kitty Return To Point Place In First-Look Teaser

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Soulfly announce massive 2023 U.S. Tour

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Soulfly have announced a massive 57-date North American tour in 2023.  The band will be out in support of their latest studio album Totem released back in August, featuring the single “Superstition.” Florida death metal outfit Bodybox is serving as support on the entire length of the tour.

Various opening acts will appear with Soulfly for three sections of the tour: Half Hearted Voices will appear beginning on Jan. 25 in Tucson, Arizona through Feb. 16 in Baltimore, Maryland. Skinflint will take over on Feb. 17 in Clifton, New Jersey until March 5 stop in St. Paul, Minnesota. Finally, Drift will appear at the March 7 show in Omaha, Nebraska through to until the tour finale April 1st in Soulfly’s home state in Tempe, Arizona.

Tickets for Soulfly’s tour will go on sale this Friday (Dec. 2) at 10AM local time – here.

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Bret Michaels announces ‘Parti-Gras 23 Tour’ with Night Ranger and Jefferson Starship

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Bret Michaels will launch his ‘Parti-Gras 23 Tour’, making stops at a dozen amphitheaters across North America next summer with help from Night Ranger, Jefferson Starship and other special guests. Bret said the tour will kick off in Detroit in July.

Said Michaels: “If you poured it into a bowl, it’s the spectacular show of Kiss, the fun party of Jimmy Buffett and some Pitbull high energy, just good party party rave. And then a little Bret Michaels thrown in there for a little pepper on top of everything. It’s unique, never quite been done before. I said I want to throw that party starting in the parking lot, into the building, let fans have a chance to be on the side of the stage, they’re doing the ‘Dress Like Bret’ karaoke contest, it’s like a carnival of fun and awesomeness, right? And the music we’re playing in between, we’ve got DJs spinning, everything is meant to be a party from the time you get there till you end. It’s gotta be all killer, all hits, no filler.”

Michaels also shared there would appearances from artists including Sugar Ray singer Mark McGrath and former Journey frontman Steve Augeri, and also noted that it will be the David Freiberg and Donny Baldwin lineup of Jefferson Starship included on the tour, not Mickey Thomas’ Starship. The Poison frontman also promised “special mystery guests” throughout the tour.

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U.S. House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries to become first Black party leader

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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York has been elected the next Democratic House leader, making history as the first black lawmaker to lead a political party’s caucus. The 52-year-old Jeffries was elected on Wednesday in a unanimous vote, as Democrats prepare to relinquish control of the House in January. Jeffries will take over for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who announced earlier this month she would not seek leadership next session. Pelosi has served as the House Democratic leader since 2003.

Jeffries was first elected to Congress in 2012; his top deputy will be Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., 59, who served under Jeffries as vice chair of the Democratic Caucus and rose to assistant speaker in this Congress. The trio represents a generational shift for Democrats, who are currently led by a trio in their 80s.  Jeffries told reporters in the Capitol: “This is a moment of transition  We stand on the shoulders of giants, but are also looking forward to being able to do what’s necessary at this moment to advance the issues.”

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called Jeffries’ election a turning point in the history of the United States Congress: “It’s not surprising that House Democrats are turning to someone from Brooklyn to lead the way next year, because when you’re from Brooklyn, you learn quickly traits like persistence and serious mettle. It’s a crowded place and a diverse place. You learn how to work with all kinds of different people. You learn how to stand your ground. You learn to not take things personally.”

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House of Representatives passes legislation to avoid railroad strike

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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation to avoid a railroad strike; national railroad workers had vowed to strike on Dec. 9 if no agreement was reached. The legislation passed the House by a vote of 290-137, and still needs to be approved by the Senate.  If enacted the measure would require companies and railway employees to adhere to a tentative agreement that was brokered earlier this year by the Biden administration.

President Joe Biden issued a personal appeal for Congress earlier in the week, saying in an official White House press release: “I am calling on Congress to pass legislation immediately to adopt the Tentative Agreement between railroad workers and operators — without any modifications or delay — to avert a potentially crippling national rail shutdown.” 

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders had expressed his intention to hold up the legislation unless a measure was added to guarantee seven days of paid sick leave to railroad employees, tweeting: “At a time of record profits in the rail industry, it’s unacceptable that rail workers have zero guaranteed paid sick days. It’s my intention to block consideration of the rail legislation until a roll call vote occurs on guaranteeing seven paid sick days to rail workers in America.” A separate piece of legislation, mandating paid sick leave for railroad workers, passed the House by 221-207.

The National Railway Act allows congress to intervene in labor disputes related to national railroads but the law has not been invoked since the 19

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Pittsburgh Penguins’ Kris Letang out indefinitely after suffering second stroke

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The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Wednesday that Kris Letang will be out indefinitely after suffering a second stroke. General manager Ron Hextall said the defenseman reported symptoms on Monday to the training staff and “was immediately taken to the hospital for testing … The test results were shocking to hear, but we are grateful that Kris is doing well. We are thankful to the medical staff and the physicians at UPMC. He is a warrior on the ice, but first and foremost, he is a son, father, husband and friend. His health is our number one priority.”  The Penguins said the stroke is not considered to be “career threatening” and that Letang “is not experiencing any lasting effects of the stroke and will continue to undergo a series of tests over the next week.”

The 35-year-old Letang suffered his first stroke in 2014, missing more than two months as a result. According to the Penguins, it was discovered through testing that there was “a very small hole in the wall of his heart,” which he was born with, and closes on its own in most cases.  Said Letang: “I am fortunate to know my body well enough to recognize when something isn’t right. While it is difficult to navigate this issue publicly, I am hopeful it can raise awareness. It is important for me that my teammates, family and the fans know that I am okay. I am optimistic that I will be back on the ice soon.”

Over the last eight years since his first stroke, Letang competed in 543 regular-season matchups and made 69 playoff appearances. This season, he leads the team for playing time and has tallied one goal and 11 assists.

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Rams’ Aaron Donald ruled out of Week 13 game vs Seahawks with ankle sprain

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Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald will miss a game due to injury for the first time in his NFL career.  Donald was ruled out of this Sunday’s Week 13 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks because of a high ankle sprain.  Donald injured his ankle early on against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12 but finished the game for Los Angeles.

Rams head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that the team will take it week by week with Donald’s availability, and his ankle injury will not require surgery. McVay said of Donald finishing the game after being injured:“That’s what makes Aaron, Aaron. He’s unbelievable. I mean, to be able to play through that. The toughness. Everything that he embodies is what you love about Aaron Donald.” In 11 games this season, Donald has five sacks, 10 tackles for a loss, 11 quarterback hits and a forced fumble.

Donald has only missed two games in his career during the 2017 season: one was because his holdout ended the day before the Rams’ opener, and the other because McVay rested several players in the last game of the regular season.

In addition to Donald, the Rams are expecting to play without quarterback Matthew Stafford on Sunday, who is dealing with a neck injury and is in the concussion protocol. McVay said Stafford would not practice on Wednesday and said it’s “safe to say” he would not play against Seattle. Los Angeles will also be without wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who has a high ankle sprain, and wide receiver Allen Robinson, who has a stress fracture in his foot.

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