Month: February 2023

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‘When We Were Young’ festival adds second 2023 date

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The ‘When We Were Young’ festival has announced a second date for 2023, posting on social media: “do you know what’s better than 1 WWWY fest? ….. 2 WWWY fests. second show added, same lineup”

An additional date of October 22 has been confirmed, following the already announced October 21 date. Green Day and Blink-182 headline the festival that’s held in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. Also on the lineup this year is Good Charlotte, The Offspring, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Rise Against, Thrice, 5 Seconds of Summer, Yellowcard, and many more. The same line-up runs on each day.

Day 2 tickets are on sale now. General admission tickets start at $279.99 and GA+ and VIP bundles are also available as well.  For tickets, head here.

Head to the official festival website for more information: www.whenwewereyoungfestival.com.

When We Were Young Festival adds second 2023 date

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Pop Daypop

Ed Sheeran launches hot sauce line with Kraft Heinz

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The Kraft Heinz Company has unveiled their new collaboration with Ed Sheeran. The company and Sheehan co-created “the ultimate” hot sauce under the newly created ‘Tingly Ted’s’ brand name, which is available for pre-order now.

Sheeran, a self-proclaimed sauce fanatic, had already worked with Kraft Heinz on previous collaborations involving Heinz ketchup. He sought out the company to develop a hot sauce saying: “I love sauces, that’s no secret. But the older I’ve got, the more I love and need spice with every single meal. I travel a lot, so having a bottle in my suitcase wherever I go that can spice up any and every meal seemed like a good idea. I knew I didn’t wanna do a watery hot sauce, as they usually all get relegated to the same shelf of other random hot sauces. I wanted to make a sauce that took the same pride of place as ketchup. I had a year of whittling down the perfect flavors with a great mixing team, and we settled on two absolute belters. The Tingly and the Xtra Tingly. I’ve had them on tour with me recently to try them with all sorts of meals, and there really isn’t anything they don’t go with (except bananas, don’t do that) … I’m so excited to bring this product out, it’s genuinely something I use every day on all three meals. I hope you love them as much as I do x.”

Tingly Ted’s — named after Sheeran’s childhood nickname — comes in two flavors, and is made using red jalapeños and capsicum chillies. For more information, head to: www.tinglyteds.co.uk.

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The Weeknd and Ariana Grande team up for ‘Die for You (Remix)’

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The Weeknd and Ariana Grande have teamed up once again, this time on a new remix of his single from 2016, “Die for You.”  The Weeknd and Grande previously collaborated on The Weeknd’s “Save Your Tears (Remix)” and Grande’s “Love Me Harder” and “Off the Table.”

The duo shared both the song and lyric video for the remix; the original “Die for You” appeared on The Weeknd’s third studio album, Starboy, released in 2017. He previously shared an unreleased music video for the song in November.

Take a look at the lyric video for Die for You (Remix) – here.

The Weeknd Enlists Ariana Grande For New ‘Die For You’ Remix

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Five teens, one child and one woman shot near school in Philadelphia

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Five teens, one 2-year-old girl and one woman were shot Thursday evening near a school in Philadelphia’s Strawberry Mansion section. The shooting happened just before 6 p.m. in the 3100 block of West Norris Street, near the James G. Blaine School.

According to police, the 2-year-old girl was shot once in the left thigh and was taken to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where she was listed in stable condition. A 13-year-old boy was shot in the hand, one 15-year-old male was shot twice in the chest, a 16-year-old male was shot in the arms, and a second 16-year-old male was shot once in the right arm and once in the right thigh, as well as one 17-year-old grazed in the thigh, police said. All five were hospitalized and listed in stable condition. A 31-year-old woman – the mother of the injured 2-year-old girl — was shot twice in the thigh; she was transported to Temple University Hospital and is listed in stable condition.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said “We don’t believe that all of the victims at this point were intended targets.” As of press time no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and police have not released information on any suspects.

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Sports Daypop

Los Angeles Rams and linebacker Bobby Wagner mutually agree to part ways

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After one season, the Los Angeles Rams and eight-time Pro Bowl linebacker Bobby Wagner have mutually agreed to part ways. The 32-year-old Wagner played his first 10 seasons with the Seahawks before joining the Rams last season, starting 17 games for Los Angeles in 2022 and totaling 140 tackles (81 solo) with six sacks and two interceptions.

Wagner, a 6-time first-team All-Pro, helped Seattle win the 2014 Super Bowl. A likely future Hall of Fame player, Wagner has not missed a game since the 2018 season and has missed just one game since the start of the 2016 season.

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Boston Bruins acquire Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway in trade with Capitals for Craig Smith

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The Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals announced on Thursday that the Bruins have acquired defenseman Dmitry Orlov and forward Garnet Hathaway from the Capitals in exchange for forward Craig Smith, a 2023 first-round pick, a 2024 second-rounder, and a 2025 third-rounder. The Capitals also sent an additional 2023 fifth-rounder to Minnesota, and retained half of Orlov’s salary.

Orlov, 31, who was in his 11th season with the Capitals, has recorded 256 points (60 goals and 196 assists) through 686 career games with the team. Hathaway, who joined Washington in 2019 after four seasons with Calgary, has scored nine goals and added seven assists through 59 games this season.

Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said: “This trade allows us to acquire draft capital, infuse youth and restock our system. While this season has proven challenging with injuries to our significant players, we are in a position to use some of our current assets to retool our club and build a competitive team moving forward … Dmitry has been with our organization for almost 14 years and was a key contributor in helping us win the Stanley Cup. Garnet has been an important part of our team and a role model off the ice for his contributions to our community. We wish both players all the best with Boston.”

The Bruins (43-8-5) lead the Atlantic Division; while the Capitals (28-25-6) sit sixth in the Metropolitan Division.

Bruins acquire D Dmitry Orlov, F Garnet Hathaway from Capitals

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Country Daypop

Jo Dee Messina on the road with her ‘Heads Carolina, Tails California Tour’

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Jo Dee Messina’s 45+ date “Heads Carolina, Tails California Tour,” just kicked-off in Greensboro, North Carolina, and will extend through November in California.

The tour name is taken from Messina’s debut 1996 platinum smash, “Heads Carolina, Tails California.” Said Messina: “It seems crazy that we’ve never toured under the ‘Heads Carolina, Tails California’ banner before. We are so excited to bring people songs that they know, stories we will share and, yes, new music!”

Messina also recently announced that Heads Carolina, Tails California: The Best of Jo Dee Messina will be released in March, featuring 11 of her timeless hits, including “Bye, Bye,” “I’m Alright,” “Lesson In Leavin,’” and “Heads Carolina, Tails California.” The project will be available on March 10 and can be pre-ordered at https://jodeemessina.lnk.to/BestOf.

For more information and ticket info, visit jodeemessina.com/tour.

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Country Daypop

Reba McEntire joining upcoming season of ‘The Voice’ as Mega Mentor

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Reba McEntire is set join NBC’s ‘The Voice’ this upcoming season. According to a press release, McEntire will serve as a ‘Mega Mentor’ on Season 23 of the four-time, Emmy-winning music competition show, which premieres Monday, March 6th.  ‘Mega Mentors’ help the coaches mentor singers who make it to the later stage of the competition. Previous ‘Mega Mentors’ on “The Voice” have included Ed Sheeran, Snoop Dogg, Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift and Usher.

McEntire joins fellow coaches Chance the Rapper, Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan and Blake Shelton to mentor the remaining artists. McEntire previously appeared on The Voice as a Battle Advisor to ‘Team Blake.’ Shelton is coaching his final season on The Voice.   This season, The Voice is introducing a Playoff Pass for the Battle rounds, which begin March 27. When two singers go head to head, each coach has one Playoff Pass that allows both singers to advance rather than eliminating one. Knockout Rounds will pit artists against each other choosing their own songs without the coaches’ help. Knockouts begin April 17.

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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years on rape conviction in L.A.

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Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison Thursday for a rape conviction in Los Angeles. The 70-year-old Weinstein was convicted in the Los Angeles case in December, three years after he was convicted at a sex crimes trial in New York City. Weinstein’s new sentence will run consecutive with the 23-year term given to him in his New York trial, giving him a total of 39 years behind bars in sex crimes convictions.

A jury found Weinstein guilty of three counts in the L.A. case, related to the accuser known as Jane Doe 1: ‘forcible rape, forcible oral copulation and sexual penetration by foreign object.’  The jury found him not guilty of sexual battery by restraint involving a second accuser, identified as Jane Doe 2, and was unable to reach verdicts for allegations involving Jane Doe 3 and Jane Doe 4. Appearing in a wheelchair and a gray county jail uniform, Weinstein was allowed to speak during the hearing, where he proclaimed his innocence, accusing Jane Doe 1 of being an “actress” who can “turn on” her tears: “Please don’t sentence me to life in prison. I don’t deserve it. There are so many things wrong with this case. … This is a setup.”

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has said that Weinstein faced up to 24 years in the Los Angeles case. Weinstein’s legal team filed an appeal requesting a new trial, alleging that evidence was excluded about a romantic relationship between Jane Doe 1 and a witness that could have altered the jury’s decision. Superior Court Judge Lisa B. Lench denied Weinstein’s request for a new trial.

Weinstein was convicted in New York in 2020 of third-degree rape and first-degree criminal sexual act for crimes against two women. Weinstein pleaded not guilty at both trials and has denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex. In both trials, Weinstein waived his right to take the witness stand.

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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years on rape conviction in L.A.

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Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison Thursday for a rape conviction in Los Angeles. The 70-year-old Weinstein was convicted in the Los Angeles case in December, three years after he was convicted at a sex crimes trial in New York City. Weinstein’s new sentence will run consecutive with the 23-year term given to him in his New York trial, giving him a total of 39 years behind bars in sex crimes convictions.

A jury found Weinstein guilty of three counts in the L.A. case, related to the accuser known as Jane Doe 1: ‘forcible rape, forcible oral copulation and sexual penetration by foreign object.’  The jury found him not guilty of sexual battery by restraint involving a second accuser, identified as Jane Doe 2, and was unable to reach verdicts for allegations involving Jane Doe 3 and Jane Doe 4. Appearing in a wheelchair and a gray county jail uniform, Weinstein was allowed to speak during the hearing, where he proclaimed his innocence, accusing Jane Doe 1 of being an “actress” who can “turn on” her tears: “Please don’t sentence me to life in prison. I don’t deserve it. There are so many things wrong with this case. … This is a setup.”

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has said that Weinstein faced up to 24 years in the Los Angeles case. Weinstein’s legal team filed an appeal requesting a new trial, alleging that evidence was excluded about a romantic relationship between Jane Doe 1 and a witness that could have altered the jury’s decision. Superior Court Judge Lisa B. Lench denied Weinstein’s request for a new trial.

Weinstein was convicted in New York in 2020 of third-degree rape and first-degree criminal sexual act for crimes against two women. Weinstein pleaded not guilty at both trials and has denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex. In both trials, Weinstein waived his right to take the witness stand.

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