Month: February 2023

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Country Daypop

Chris Stapleton extends his ‘All-American Road Show’ tour

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Chris Stapleton has announced an extensive run of headlining shows on the 2023 edition of his “All-American Road Show.”  Stapleton posted the news on social media , saying: “JUST ANNOUNCED: New 2023 All-American Road Show dates. Tickets on sale Friday, February 10th. Featuring special guests Allen Stone, Charley Crockett, Marcus King, Margo Price, Marty Stuart, Nikki Lane, and The War & Treaty. Visit chrisstapleton.com/tour for VIP packages and information on respective dates for special guests. Sign up for exclusive pre-sale access at StapletonFanClub.com”

The 2023 All-American Road Show kicks off on April 26 in El Paso, Texas, at UTEP Don Haskins Center, wrapping-up on August 25 at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Georgia. Serving as support for Stapleton on the All-American Road Show tour will be Marcus King and The War & Treaty, in addition to other special guests including Charley Crockett, Nikki Lane, Margo Price, Allen Stone, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, among others.

Tickets for the tour go on sale February 10th. Ticket details can be found at www.chrisstapleton.com/tour.

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Entertainment Daypop

Syndicated talk show ‘Dr. Phil’ ending after 21 seasons

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The syndicated talk series ‘Dr. Phil’, hosted by Dr. Phil McGraw, is ending after 21 seasons.  The program, launched in September 2002, was co-created by McGraw and Oprah Winfrey. The 72-year-old McGraw said in a statement. “With this show, we have helped thousands of guests and millions of viewers through everything from addiction and marriage to mental wellness and raising children. This has been an incredible chapter of my life and career, but while I’m moving on from daytime, there is so much more I wish to do.”

McGraw began his television career on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ in the 1990s before launching his own series. Dr. Phil His started its run in second place in ratings (only behind Winfrey’s show at the time) and has remained among the top two most-watched shows in daytime television throughout the 21 seasons.

Dr. Phil will air new episodes until the current season ends this spring, and the show’s distributor, CBS Media Ventures, will also keep reruns on the air for the 2023-2024 season. CBS Media Ventures president Steve LoCascio said in a statement: “Phil is a valued partner and member of the CBS/King World family, and while his show may be ending after 21 years, I’m happy to say our relationship is not. Phil changed the daytime landscape as the force behind one of the most popular talk shows ever on daytime TV. We plan to be in the ‘Dr. Phil’ business with the library for years to come and welcome opportunities to work together in the future.”

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Rock Daypop

Anthrax, Lamb Of God and more confirmed for 2023 Milwaukee Metal Fest

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Anthrax, Lamb Of God and Napalm Death have been confirmed for the 2023 Milwaukee Metal Fest. The multi-day event originally ran from 1987 to 2002 and is now returning in 2023.

Hatebreed frontman and podcaster Jamey Jasta purchased the rights last year for Milwaukee Metal Fest 2023. Said Jasta: “The infamous Milwaukee Metal Fest created so many memories, hosted legendary bands, and gave up and comers something to aspire to. Memorial Day Weekend 2023 (May 26, 27, and 28) — it returns with a stacked line up and a new lease on life. I cannot wait to see all the bands and hang with everyone in Milwaukee. I’m so grateful for [booking agent] Tim Borror and the Sound Talent Crew; and Leslie, Joe, and everyone at The Rave/Eagles for helping us put this event together. Milwaukee Metal Fest is back! See you in Wisconsin this May!”

The rebooted event will take place on Memorial Day Weekend — May 26-28 — at The Rave/Eagles club. Corrosion Of Conformity, Obituary, Suicidal Tendencies, Fear Factory and Shadows Fall also feature on the bill. Tickets are on sale now. Visit the event’s official website for further information.

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Rock Daypop

Heart, Nirvana earn Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards

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Heart sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson and Nirvana received lifetime achievement awards at the Recording Academy’s Special Merit Awards, taking place at the Wilshire Ebell Theater in Los Angeles. The rock legends joined other honorees including the Supremes, Chic’s Nile Rodgers and rapper Slick Rick.

Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear attended the ceremony; bassist Novoselic lead the acceptance speech, quoting a lyric from Nirvana’s 1993 In Utero song “Serve the Servants.”  He saids: “they said that Kurt [Cobain] was witty or maybe he was a smartass … And he said, ‘Teenage angst has paid off well.’ It has.  I do fan mail, old-fashioned fan mail, and I get letters from around the world, like Nirvana fans, just all around the world. A lot of young people. There’s a new generation of Nirvana fans, and I’m just very grateful for that.”

Ann Wilson did not attend the ceremony, however, Nancy Wilson did attend and share thoughts on a career that’s spanned nearly five decades: “In 1974, I followed my calling, which pulled me out of my college dorm room to capture this dream I had with my sister since we were little kids. The dream was to be the Beatles. We followed our muse through the decades. We blazed a few trails and broke a few glass ceilings along the way for both men and women. And Recording Academy, thank you forever for this. It’s gonna look super sweet on my grandma’s piano in my home studio.”

You can see the video of Special Merit Awards honorees – here.

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Pop Daypop

Lizzo transforms into a superhero in the music video for ‘Special’

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Lizzo transforms into her superhero alter ego in the new music video for her latest single “Special.”

The visual, directed by Christian Breslauer, depicts Lizzo saving a little girl from being hit by a car while the scene cuts to the singer’s transformation into a superhero sporting a metallic purple suit and cape. Lizzo continuing to live a double life, waitressing by day and fighting crime by night.  Lizzo wrote about the video on social media: “the music video starts off as showing the superhero, the Black woman as superhero, and it’s like, America loves a Black woman as superhero, but absolutely hates her as a human being. The glorious superhero, you see her doing the regular life-saving, press, everyone loves her, and then she takes off her costume, it’s a Black woman and just showing the juxtaposition of how she gets treated in the real world.”

“Special” is the title track from Lizzo’s fourth studio album, Special.  Take a look at the video for “Special” – here.

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News Daypop

House votes to oust Rep. Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee assignment

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U.S. House of Representatives voted to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., from the Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday. The resolution to remove Omar passed 218 to 211. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that Omar’s removal is in relation to past behavior the lawmaker has demonstrated, such as a tweet that was condemned by Democratic leadership as antisemitic and that compared the U.S. military with Hamas and the Taliban. McCarthy shared to Twitter: “She said Americans only like Israel because it’s all about the Benjamins. What does that say to other people around the world? It’s not right. We were right in our action and she can serve on other committees. It puts America in jeopardy and I’m not going to do that on my watch. And it’s fair in the process, unlike them.”

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy had repeatedly vowed to remove Omar and two other Democrats, California Reps. Eric Swalwell and Adam Schiff, once Republicans regained power. McCarthy rejected Schiff and Swalwell’s bids to return to the House Intelligence Committee.

Earlier Thursday, House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries said the vote was “all about political revenge” and called the resolution written to remove Omar “phony, fake and fraudulent.” Jeffries noted that Democrats immediately condemned Omar for her problematic statements after they were made and acted to condemn antisemitism globally, which Omar voted in favor of. Jeffries said: “This type of poisonous toxic double standard is going to complicate the relationship moving forward between House Democrats and House Republicans.”

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Memphis library shooting leaves one dead, one officer in critical condition

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The Memphis Tennessee police department said on Thursday that one officer is in “extremely critical condition” and a second individual is dead following a midday shootout at a local library. The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. when cops responded to a call at the Poplar-White Station Library in East Memphis. Police said the wounded officer was taken to Regional One Hospital after the shooting, while the other individual was declared dead at the scene.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said: “The individual was pronounced dead at the scene. The scene is secure  This investigation is active and ongoing.”  The bureau said cops were initially called to the library around noon, and “according to initial reports, as the two officers attempted to talk to the individual he produced a weapon and shot one of the officers. The second officer returned fire, striking the individual. He was pronounced dead at the scene. TBI agents are working to independently determine the series of events leading to the shooting, including collecting evidence and conducting interviews. Throughout the process, investigative findings will be shared with the district attorney for his further review and consideration. The TBI acts solely as fact-finders in its cases and does not determine whether the actions of an officer were justified in these types of matters.”

The wounded officer and the dead man have not been identified.

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Sports Daypop

North Carolina and head coach Mack Brown agree to 1-year contract extension

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North Carolina announced Thursday afternoon that head coach Mack Brown has agreed to a one-year contract extension with the team, keeping Brown under contract through the 2027-28 season. Brown said in a statement: “I appreciate the Board of Ttrustees, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz, Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham and the athletics department for continuing to invest in our football program and assisting us as we continue our rise in the ACC and on the national landscape. We’ve had a very successful four years across the board and we’re continuing to strive to win all the games, have as much fun as possible, and mentor young men who graduate and are better prepared for life after football. We’ve accomplished a lot and we still have so much room for improvement, so we’re looking forward to attacking this offseason and getting ready to go for the 2023 season.”

Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham said: “Mack has reenergized our program in so many ways — from the team camaraderie in the locker room, to the engaged fan base in the stands, to this season’s Coastal Division championship and nine-win finish. We know that under his leadership, our student-athletes will continue to succeed on the field and in the classroom while giving back to the community. We appreciate all he and Sally have done to help build a positive culture around Carolina Football.”

Brown ranks second among active coaches, with 274 wins, including his 6-4 season in 1983 with Appalachian State.  He has a 268-139-1 overall record in 33 seasons as a college coach at the Football Bowl Division level, and also led the teams to a 1-4 record in bowl games since 2019. He led the Tar Heels to a 30-22 record over the last four seasons. who went 9-5 last season for their most wins since 2015.

North Carolina will face South Carolina in their season opener Sept. 2 in Charlotte, N.C.

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WNBA point guard Courtney Vandersloot announces she’s signing with NY Liberty

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WNBA point guard Courtney Vandersloot announced on social media she is signing with the New York Liberty for the upcoming WNBA season. The veteran point guard is joining a star-studded roster that recently added two-time WNBA champion Breanna Stewart and 2021 MVP Jonquel Jones, who will be joining 2022 WNBA All-Star Sabrina Ionescu. The details of Vandersloot’s contract are still being negotiated.

Vandersloot spent 12 seasons with the Chicago Sky, and shocked the WNBA on Jan. 31 when she announced she was leaving the team. Before Vandersloot joined the Sky they had never made the playoffs, or even had a winning season. – however, the four-time WNBA All-Star helped the Sky win its first title in franchise history in 2021. Vandersloot leaves Chicago as leader in games played (359), minutes (10,145), assists (2,385) and steals (457).

The Liberty is the only still-active original franchise that has not won a WNBA championship yet. However Breanna Stewart said earlier this week the Liberty hopes to change that this season: “Superteams are the new thing. We are just trying to make sure that we are as good as possible. We have all of our boxes checked. When you look at the talent, there is a lot of amazing players on this roster and we are going to go after the championship.”

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Country Daypop

Michael Ray announces first leg of 2023 tour dates

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Michael Ray announced the “first leg”of his headlining tour in 2023.  The 2023 tour is set to kick off on February 18th in Los Fresnos, Texas.

Ray posted the tour news on social media, saying: “I’m so excited to announce the first leg of my 2023 tour!!! The spirit I’m bringing with me all year long is all about LIVING LIFE. Things really come into focus when you take the time to live a little life. For me, I give more in my live shows when I’m the same human off stage and on, versus only giving y’all one side of me when I’ve got a microphone in my hand. I want y’all to come out to see us this year, hear some NEW MUSIC 🔥🔥 and know that, when you do, my band and I are gonna take great care of that time because it means so much to us!! See y’all very soon!!!”

Tickets are on sale now via Ray’s website: https://www.michaelraymusic.com/.

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