Month: December 2022

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Country Daypop

Tidalwave Music Festival shares 2023 lineup featuring Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett and more

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The TidalWave Music Festival will return in 2023, with headliners Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn and Thomas Rhett set to perform on the Atlantic City Beach in New Jersey on Friday, August 11th through Sunday, August 13th. The fest shared the news on Instagram: “Your 2023 #TidalWaveFest lineup is here! Passes go on sale to everyone Friday, Dec. 16 at 10 am ET. See you on the beach 👀 #ridethetide đŸ€« Layaway plans will be available for $43 down if you buy before Jan 3. Mark your calendar, and buy fast!”

The festival’s main stage will also host performances by Cooper Alan, Priscilla Block, Lindsay Ell, Randy Houser, Corey Kent, Dustin Lynch, Jo Dee Messina, Jelly Roll, Lily Rose, Dylan Scott, Nate Smith, Cole Swindell, Mitchell Tenpenny, Hailey Whitters and DeeJay Silver. TidalWave will also continue to introduce fans to country music’s most exciting acts, bringing a stacked second stage lineup, dubbed “Next from Nashville.”

Three-day passes for the one-of-a-kind experience will go on-sale beginning Friday, December 16th At 10 am ET at tidalwavefest.com.

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Jimmie Allen, Elle King and Rachel Smith to host ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’

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Jimmie Allen and Elle King will host New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash along with Entertainment Tonight host Rachel Smith. The special will air live on Friday, Dec. 31 from Music City at 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. CT to 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT on CBS. It will also stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.

Says Smith: “This hometown gal is thrilled to be back for round two of Nashville’s Big Bash. Hanging with my talented country friends in Music City on New Year’s Eve is the ultimate way to kick off the new year!”

Allen added: “When I got the call to host New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, I was super excited and started looking forward to it right then. I was part of the show last year as a performer, so being able to co-host it this year with Elle King and Rachel Smith and see all the great performances that are lined up – it’s going to be awesome. Hosting is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time and to do it on CBS is a big deal. I get to represent not only Nashville and country music but my home state of Delaware – primetime television on New Year’s Eve! Let’s bring this new year in right!”

King also shared: “New Year’s Eve has always been one of my favorite nights to celebrate because we get to reflect on the year we’ve had while getting a fresh start. Nashville has been so amazing and welcoming to me this year and I can’t wait to see what next year brings. I am so excited to be hosting the festivities live from Music City!”

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash will ring in 2023 with performances by some of country music’s biggest stars such as Brooks & Dunn, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Zac Brown Band, and more. Additional performers and information will be announced at a later date.  The five-hour celebration will also include the famous Nashville music note drop and fireworks at midnight.

Jimmie Allen, Elle King, Rachel Smith hosting ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’

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Entertainment Daypop

Check out the new trailer for ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’

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Universal Pictures shared news of the release of the second trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

The trailer shows plumber Mario (voice of Chris Pratt) battling Donkey Kong, the ape whose game first introduced the character. Villain Bowser (Jack Black) interrogates Mario’s brother Luigi (Charlie Day), who was introduced in the game Mario Bros. Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) and Toad (Keegan-Michael Key) join Mario on his adventure, which mimics gameplay from the original Super Mario Bros. side-scroller game for Nintendo Entertainment System. A flaming flower and flying raccoon Mario are shown. Mario also races a go-kart like the spinoff game Super Mario Kart.

The animated The Super Mario Bros. Movie opens April 7. Check out the trailer – here.

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Entertainment Daypop

Tyler Perry signs four-film deal with Amazon Studios

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Amazon Studios announced that 53-year-old actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry has signed a deal to write, direct and produce four films for release on Prime Video. Perry said in a statement: “I’m excited and grateful to start working with Amazon Studios to bring movies to Prime Video. Jennifer Salke and the entire team have welcomed me with open arms, and I’m looking forward to continuing telling unique stories and bringing my next projects to the global audiences that they reach.”

Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke added: “Tyler Perry is undeniably one of the most prolific creators of our time. He is a true multihyphenate who has defined his own incredible brand of storytelling and inspired people all over the world with his series and films. We are excited to collaborate with Tyler and his teams to bring even more of his fantastic signature films to our global audiences.”

Perry is known for creating the ‘Madea’ film franchise, along with such series as House of Payne, The Haves and the Have Nots and Sistas. His most recent film, A Jazzman’s Blues, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September and was also released on Netflix.

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Rock Daypop

Fleetwood Mac singer and keyboardist Christine McVie dies at age 79

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Fleetwood Mac singer and keyboardist Christine McVie died on Wednesday at age 79 after a short illness.  McVie’s family released a statement announcing her passing: “On behalf of Christine McVie’s family, it is with a heavy heart we are informing you of Christine’s death. She passed away peacefully at hospital this morning, Wednesday, November 30th 2022, following a short illness. She was in the company of her family. We kindly ask that you respect the family’s privacy at this extremely painful time, and we would like everyone to keep Christine in their hearts and remember the life of an incredible human being, and revered musician who was loved universally. RIP Christine McVie.”‘

Fleetwood Mac posted in their social media statement: “She was truly one-of-a-kind, special and talented beyond measure  She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life. We were so lucky to have a life with her. Individually and together, we cherished Christine deeply and are thankful for the amazing memories we have. She will be so very missed.

McVie joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970, playing alongside her ex-husband John McVie as well as Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood. Over the course of her career with the band, she sang on some of the band’s biggest hits including “Don’t Stop,” “Over My Head,” “Say You Love Me” and “Songbird.”  Despite John and Christine McVie divorcing in 1976 they remained with the band, with Christine eventually leaving over her fear of flying. However, after an 18-year hiatus Christine returned to Fleetwood Mac’s recording and touring lineup in 2014.

McVie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 as part of Fleetwood Mac, and was also later honored by the Recording Academy as the band received the MusiCares Person of the Year honor in 2018. In addition to Fleetwood Mac, McVie issued three solo albums as well as a collaborative album with fellow Fleetwood Mac musician Lindsey Buckingham. Her biggest solo hits included “Got a Hold on Me” and “Love Will Show Us How.”

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Fleetwood Mac singer and keyboardist Christine McVie dies at age 79

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Fleetwood Mac singer and keyboardist Christine McVie died on Wednesday at age 79 after a short illness.  McVie’s family released a statement announcing her passing: “On behalf of Christine McVie’s family, it is with a heavy heart we are informing you of Christine’s death. She passed away peacefully at hospital this morning, Wednesday, November 30th 2022, following a short illness. She was in the company of her family. We kindly ask that you respect the family’s privacy at this extremely painful time, and we would like everyone to keep Christine in their hearts and remember the life of an incredible human being, and revered musician who was loved universally. RIP Christine McVie.”‘

Fleetwood Mac posted in their social media statement: “She was truly one-of-a-kind, special and talented beyond measure  She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life. We were so lucky to have a life with her. Individually and together, we cherished Christine deeply and are thankful for the amazing memories we have. She will be so very missed.

McVie joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970, playing alongside her ex-husband John McVie as well as Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood. Over the course of her career with the band, she sang on some of the band’s biggest hits including “Don’t Stop,” “Over My Head,” “Say You Love Me” and “Songbird.”  Despite John and Christine McVie divorcing in 1976 they remained with the band, with Christine eventually leaving over her fear of flying. However, after an 18-year hiatus Christine returned to Fleetwood Mac’s recording and touring lineup in 2014.

McVie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 as part of Fleetwood Mac, and was also later honored by the Recording Academy as the band received the MusiCares Person of the Year honor in 2018. In addition to Fleetwood Mac, McVie issued three solo albums as well as a collaborative album with fellow Fleetwood Mac musician Lindsey Buckingham. Her biggest solo hits included “Got a Hold on Me” and “Love Will Show Us How.”

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Rock Daypop

Def Leppard and Mötley CrĂŒe announce two special Atlantic City shows

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Def Leppard and Mötley CrĂŒe have announced two special nights in Atlantic City, N.J., performing February 10-11 at the Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena before kicking off the international leg of their joint The World Tour. The dates will be the first with new Mötley CrĂŒe guitarist John 5 who’s replacing Mick Mars after retiring from the road due to his health.  The bands shared on social media: Just announced: 2 special nights in Atlantic City! Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena – we’ll see you on February 10th and 11th, 2023đŸ€˜

Meanwhile, The World Tour kicks off on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Foro Sol in Mexico City, with stops throughout Latin America before heading to play many European festivals in May 2023. Additional shows are expected to be announced. Mötley CrĂŒe and Def Leppard wrapped The Stadium Tour in September, which was named the biggest North American stadium tour of 2022 with more than 1.3 million tickets sold. That 30+ trek also featured Poison and Joan Jett and The Blackhearts.

Presale tickets are available now, with general tickets on sale set for Friday, December 2nd at 10 am local time via Ticketmaster.

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Pop Daypop

Disney+ announces new BTS and J-hope documentaries in 2023

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On Wednesday, November 30th, Disney+ announced two new documentaries about BTS are set to premiere on the streaming service next year.

The first project is a “music docu-series” called BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star and is an exclusive Disney+ original. The series will “chart the incredible journey of 21st century pop icons BTS” and will offer fans “unprecedented access” to music and video footage of the band throughout the last nine years. The series is also said to feature a look at the daily lives of BTS’ members “as they prepare for their second chapter.”

Disney+ will also release a solo documentary about J-Hope which is currently in the works and as-yet untitled. The series will “[follow] pop star J-hope in the lead-up to his recently released solo album” Jack In The Box which arrived in July. It will also feature behind-the-scenes footage from his history-making performance at Lollapalooza 2022 and footage of the Jack In The Box album listening party.

Neither project has exact release dates, but they are expected to be revealed in the coming months.

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Billie Eilish, FINNEAS and more to perform at Prince William’s 2022 Earthshot Prize ceremony

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Billie Eilish, FINNEAS, Annie Lennox, Ellie Goulding, and Chloe x Halle will perform live this Friday December 2 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway at the ceremony for the 2022 Earthshot Prize, an environmental award founded by The Royal Foundation and Prince William.

The Earthshot Prize honors those working to “discover, accelerate and scale ground-breaking eco-solutions to repair and regenerate the planet.” The first Earthshot Prize ceremony took place in 2021, featuring a performance by Coldplay.

According to earthshotprize.org, The ceremony will be broadcast via PBS.org and on the PBS app at 2 p.m. ET, and then on the PBS YouTube channel at 8 p.m. PBS will broadcast the event on December 14.

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