Month: March 2023

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Eric Church, Zach Bryan and more to headline 2023 Summerfest

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Milwaukee’s Summerfest festival will celebrate its 55th anniversary this summer with over 100 artists taking the stage over three weekends in June and July.  Milwaukee World Festival Inc. CEO Don Smiley in a statement: “Celebrating 55 years of live music is a true testament to this festival. Together with the City of Milwaukee, we look forward to hosting music fans from across the globe at Summerfest and delivering a world-class lineup with hundreds of artists during our nine-day run”. 

The festival has announced its headlining performers, including Eric Church (with Elle King), the Zac Brown Band (with Marcus King) and James Taylor & His All-Star Band (with Sheryl Crow) on the first weekend (taking place June 22-24). The second weekend (taking place June 29-July 1) will feature headliners Dave Matthews Band, Odesza (with a Bonobo DJ set) and another artists to be announced, with the final weekend (July 6-8) t0 feature Zach Bryan and Imagine Dragons (with AJR).

Other acts appearing at 2023 Summerfest include: The Avett Brothers, Elvis Costello & the Imposters, Bleachers, Three 6 Mafia, Brett Eldredge, Sofi Tukker, Gryffin, Fitz and the Tantrums, NLE Choppa, Cheap Trick, Lyle Lovett, Tegan and Sara, Santa Fe Klan, Earth, Wind & Fire, Noah Kahan, Ava Max, Lord Huron, Yung Gravy, Vance Joy, Cypress Hill, The Pretty Reckless, Sean Paul, Coi Leray, Brett Young, Spin Doctors, Jesus Jones, Japanese Breakfast, Lauren Daigle, Tyler Hubbard, Yellowcard, Smokey Robinson, Fleet Foxes, The War on Drugs, Yungblud, Styx, Grupo Niche, Tesla, Dinosaur Jr., Jenny Lewis, Scotty McCreery and many more.

Tickets for Summerfest are on sale now – summerfest.com.

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Eddie Redmayne to star in Peacock’s ‘The Day of the Jackal’ series

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Eddie Redmayne has been cast in Peacock and Sky’s  “The Day of the Jackal,” a modern reimagining of Frederick Forsyth’s novel, and the 1973 Edward Fox film it inspired.

Redmayne will play the Jackal, who is hired by the OAS, a French dissident organization, to kill then-president of France Charles de Gaulle. Production is to begin this year, with Redmayne also serving as executive producer of the thriller series. No release date or additional casting have been announced yet.

A press release from Peacock reads: “While staying true to the DNA of the original story, this contemporary drama will delve deeper into the chameleon like ‘anti-hero’ at the heart of the story in a high-octane, cinematic, globetrotting ‘cat and mouse’ thriller, set amidst the turbulent geo-political landscape of our time.”

Gareth Neame, CEO of production company Carnival Films, said in a statement: “We are excited to bring to life Ronan Bennett’s re-imagining of Forsyth’s revered thriller in the complex world in which we live today and are incredibly fortunate to have an actor of Eddie’s calibre as our Jackal Paired with Ronan’s screenplay and Brian Kirk’s direction, this is a first-class creative team … We are excited to bring to life Ronan Bennett’s re-imagining of Forsyth’s revered thriller in the complex world in which we live today and are incredibly fortunate to have an actor of Eddie’s calibre as our Jackal. Paired with Ronan’s screenplay and Brian Kirk’s direction, this is a first-class creative team.”

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Grey’s Anatomy is renewed for Season 20 at ABC

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ABC has renewed the hit medical drama Grey’s Anatomy for Season 20. The network also announced that executive producer Meg Marinis will take the reins as showrunner next season, replacing the departing Krista Vernoff.  The Season 20 renewal now extends Grey’s Anatomy’s record as the longest-running primetime medical drama in TV history (Grey’s premiered on ABC back in 2005).   The show currently ranks as ABC’s top entertainment series in the key adults 18-49 demographic.

Marinis has been an executive producer on Grey’s since Season 15, having started as a writer’s production assistant on the show back in Season 3, working her way up to staff writer and then to EP, writing a total of 35 episodes. She’ll take over for Vernoff, who announced her departure from Grey’s and Station 19 back in January. Vernoff said in a statement: “It has been the privilege of a lifetime to be entrusted to run Grey’s Anatomy for the past six years and Station 19 for the last four. The passion of the dedicated fandoms and the impact that these shows have on hearts and minds cannot be overstated. The amount of talent in these two extraordinary casts and these two brilliant writers’ rooms is beyond measure — and these crews work magic week after week.”

Grey’s star Ellen Pompeo is no longer a full-time cast member; however, she’s slated to return as Meredith Grey periodically, including for May’s season finale, set to air Thursday, May 18.  The current cast includes new faces introduced at the start of Season 19 to play the new class of first-year surgical residents; and other regulars including Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens Jr. as Richard Webber, Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt, Kim Raver as Teddy Altman, Kelly McCreary as Maggie Pierce, Anthony Hill as Winston Ndugu, Caterina Scorsone as Amelia Shepherd, Camilla Luddington as Jo Wilson, Chris Carmack as Link Lincoln and Jake Borelli as Levi Schmitt.

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Mudvayne to launch summer 2023 tour with Coal Chamber, GWAR, and more

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Mudvayne will launch the “Psychotherapy Sessions” 2023 U.S. tour this summer, with support from Coal Chamber, GWAR, Nonpoint, and Butcher Babies.  The tour kicks-off July 20th in West Palm Beach, Florida, and run through August 26th in Englewood, California.

The “Psychotherapy Sessions” tour will be Mudvayne’s first headlining tour in over a decade.  Mudvayne drummer Matt McDonough said in a press statement: “An Event. On the Horizon. Over 25 years in the making. Brave travelers… You, and the alien seed — MuDvAyNe. A journey begun. Reaching Zenith. Now for the Eschatology.”

Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.

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Kelly Clarkson announces new album and Las Vegas residency

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Kelly Clarkson has announced she will headline an exclusive Las Vegas Residency dubbed ‘Chemistry…An Intimate Night With Kelly Clarkson’ at the Bakkt Theater (formerly Zappos Theater) at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The announcement follows the recent news that Clarkson will drop a new album, Chemistry, which she shared is “coming soon.”

Said Clarkson: “I am so excited for these shows and couldn’t think of a better place to get back on stage than Las Vegas! The crowds in Vegas are such an amazing collection of people that simply want to have a great time and that’s what we’re going to do! So many of my musical idols have had, and still have, incredible residencies on The Strip, and I’m so excited to create my own!”

Clarkson also surprised the audience of a recent episode of ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ with tickets to the upcoming residency, and shared that she’s only performing 10 shows: “I could only commit to 10 shows, that’s why it’s exclusive, there’s only 10 shows. I ain’t adding more, I’m telling ya right now. Mama needs a little bit of a break.”

The 10 performances going on sale are July 28 and 29 and August 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 18 and 19. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, March 31st at 10 am PT at Ticketmaster.

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Matchbox Twenty announce new album and North American tour

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Matchbox Twenty are returning with the release of their first new album in over a decade, titled “Where The Light Goes.”  As a preview, the band has shared the first single, “Wild Dogs (Running In A Slow Dream),” which you can take a listen to – here.

Matchbox Twenty has also announced an extensive 50+ date North American tour, the band’s first in six years. The “Slow Dream Tour” kicks off on May 16th in Vancouver and runs through early August. Matt Nathanson will provide support on the the first half of the tour, while Ben Rector will open the second leg.

Tickets for the “Slow Dream Tour” are now on sale here.
“Where The Light Goes” is due out on May 26th via Atlantic Records.  To pre-order, head here.

Matchbox Twenty returns with new single, 2023 North American tour

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Matchbox Twenty announce new album and North American tour

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Matchbox Twenty are returning with the release of their first new album in over a decade, titled “Where The Light Goes.”  As a preview, the band has shared the first single, “Wild Dogs (Running In A Slow Dream),” which you can take a listen to – here.

Matchbox Twenty has also announced an extensive 50+ date North American tour, the band’s first in six years. The “Slow Dream Tour” kicks off on May 16th in Vancouver and runs through early August. Matt Nathanson will provide support on the the first half of the tour, while Ben Rector will open the second leg.

Tickets for the “Slow Dream Tour” are now on sale here.
“Where The Light Goes” is due out on May 26th via Atlantic Records.  To pre-order, head here.

Matchbox Twenty returns with new single, 2023 North American tour

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Grand jury in Trump probe concludes on Monday with no vote

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The Manhattan grand jury concluded its proceedings in former President Trump’s case on Monday afternoon with no vote. The grand jury had reconvened Monday in New York City after its proceedings related to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s investigation into Trump were canceled twice last week.

Bragg has been investigating the $130,000 hush-money payment that then-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, whose legal name is Stephanie Clifford. That payment was made in the weeks leading up to the 2016 presidential election in exchange for her silence about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump in 2006. Cohen paid Daniels $130,000 through his own company and was later reimbursed by Trump’s company, which logged the payments as “legal expenses.” Trump has repeatedly denied wrongdoing with regard to the payments made to Daniels, and he has repeatedly said the payments were “not a campaign violation” but rather a “simple private transaction.”

The grand jury heard from one witness, David Pecker, who served as president of National Enquirer’s parent company, American Media Inc. and had previously testified before the grand jury as part of this case. The grand jury is set to reconvene Wednesday.

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3 students and 3 adults dead, suspect killed in Nashville school shooting

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Three adults and three children are confirmed dead following a mass shooting Monday morning at The Covenant School, a private Christian school in Nashville. The 28-year-old female suspect was killed in an altercation with police.

Don Aaron, a spokesman for the Metro Nashville Police Department, said during a press conference that three adults and three students were killed in the shooting at The Covenant School.  The female shooter had entered the school through a side entrance armed with at least two “assault-type rifles” and a handgun and moved from the first floor to the second floor, firing multiple shots. The suspect was fatally shot by two of five-member police team around 10:27 a.m. in a second floor lobby.  Police said that the shooter was a former student of the school.

The Covenant School was founded in 2001 as a ministry of Covenant Presbyterian Church and has students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Enrollment fluctuates between 195 and 210 with 33 teaching faculty members. On a normal day, the school has about 200 students and 40 staff members on campus.  Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk said the investigation remains ongoing: “While I cannot comment on the ongoing nature of the investigation, I’m really impressed with the work that’s being done by law enforcement. This is the ultimate crime when school children and caregivers are the victims of senseless gun violence.”

The school shooting is believed to be the fifth in the Nashville area since 2011, and first since 2018. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., tweeted: “Chuck and I are heartbroken to hear about the shooting at Covenant School in Nashville. My office is in contact with federal, state and local officials and we stand ready to assist. Thank you to the first responders working on site. Please join us in prayer for those affected.”

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Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson requests trade

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson tweeted on Monday that he requested a trade earlier this off-season. Jackson wrote in a series of tweets titled as a “letter” to his fans: “I want to first thank you all for all of the love and support you consistently show toward me. All of you are amazing and I appreciate y’all so much. I want you all to know not to believe everything you read about me  Let me personally answer your questions in regards to my future plans. As of March 2, I requested a trade from the Ravens organization.” Jackson said the Ravens have “not been interested in meeting my value,” adding, “you all are great, but I had to make a business decision that was best for my family and I. No matter how far I go or where my career takes me, I’ll continue to be close to my fans of Baltimore flock nation and the entire state of Maryland. You’ll see me again.”

Ravens coach John Harbaugh, who spoke to reporters at the annual NFL owners meeting Sunday in Phoenix, said he didn’t see Jackson’s tweets, but he anticipates he will be the Ravens starting quarterback in 202. When asked if he thinks Jackson will stay with the Ravens, Harbaugh said:  “I do. You gotta plan for all the contingencies for sure, but I’m pretty fired up about Lamar Jackson. Lamar Jackson is a great player. He came back in great shape last year and was fired up to play. That’s the Lamar I’m looking forward to seeing. I can’t wait to getting back on the grass and go to work. I’m confident that’s going to happen.”

Baltimore general manager Eric DeCosta said earlier this month that the Ravens would continue to negotiate with Jackson for a long-term contract, and have until July 17 to agree to terms of a deal. The Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Jackson in mid-March, which allowed Jackson to negotiate with other teams. However, the Ravens retain the right to match another team’s offer, and will receive two first-round draft picks if they decide not to match an offer. If Jackson decides to play in 2023 under the terms of the franchise tag, he would make an average of the Top 5 salaried quarterbacks from 2022 — $32.4 million.

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