Month: April 2023

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NHL Playoffs: Hurricanes, Bruins, Stars and Oilers win Game 4

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In Sunday’s NHL Eastern Conference playoff games, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the NY Islanders 5-2, while the Boston Bruins won their matchup against the Florida Panthers with a score of 6-2.

* Seth Jarvis scored twice and the Carolina Hurricanes snapped an eight-game postseason road losing streak with a 5-2 victory over New York on Sunday, pushing the Islanders to the brink of elimination. Sebastian Aho added a goal and two assists and Antti Raanta made 27 saves in helping the Canes win on the road in the playoffs for the first time since the second round in 2021.Defenseman Adam Pelech and forward Bo Horvat scored for the Islanders, and Ilya Sorokin made 24 saves. Game 5 will be held on Tuesday night in Raleigh, North Carolina.

* The Boston Bruins took a commanding 3-1 series lead in their first-round series, defeating the Florida Panthers 6-2 in Game 4 on Sunday.  The Bruins’ Taylor Hall and Jake DeBrusk each scored twice, while Brad Marchand and Tyler Bertuzzi also had goals and Linus Ullmark stopped 41 shots. The Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett had goals for Florida, while Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 25 shots for the Panthers. The Panthers now face elimination as they meet the Bruins for Game 5 in Boston on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

The NHL Western Conference playoffs on Sunday saw the Dallas Stars defeat the Minnesota Wild 3-2, while the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-4.

* The Dallas Stars’ Tyler Seguin scored twice on the power play for the Stars, giving Dallas a 3-2 win against the Minnesota Wild in Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round at Xcel Energy Center on Sunday. The series is tied 2-2, with Game 5 taking place in Dallas on Tuesday.

* The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings with a score of 5-4 in Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. The Oilers’ Evander Kane tied the game 4-4 at 16:58 of the third period with a wrist shot from the left circle, and Zach Hyman scored at 10:39 in overtime to help the Oilers rally for the win; and tying the series at 2-2.  Game 5 will be in Edmonton on Tuesday.

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Jimmie Allen and wife Alexis Gale announce separation and reveal new baby on the way

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Jimmie Allen and his wife, Alexis Gale announced they are separating after being together for 3 years. The singer shared the news with fans via social media, and also revealed that they will be welcoming a new baby together later in 2023. The pair have not yet shared any details about the sex or due date of their next child, nor did they state whether or not they plan to file for divorce.

Allen wrote: ““After much thought and reflection in recent months Lex & I have made the decision to separate. As we navigate this life change, we can also share that we will be welcoming another child together later this year. Our number one priority is and always will be ensuring that our children are healthy, happy, and loved, and we remain committed to co-parenting with love and respect for one another. In light of our growing daily lives, we respectfully request privacy during this time.

Allen and Gale married privately in 2020, then had a public ceremony May 2021. They are currently parents to two daughters: Naomi Bettie Allen (born March 2020), and Zara (born October 2021). Allen is also father to eight-year-old son Aadyn from a previous relationship.

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NBA Playoffs: Knicks, Warriors, Celtics, Timberwolves all win Game 4

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* The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-93 on Sunday to take a 3-1 series lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series. Jalen Brunson scored 29 points, and RJ Barrett had 26 ; while Josh Hart moved into the starting lineup and added 19 points and seven rebounds for the fifth-seeded Knicks.  If the Knicks defeat the Cavaliers in Game 5, they will reach the second round for the first time since 2013.

The Knicks and Cavaliers will face-off again for Game 5 on Wednesday in Cleveland at 7:00 p. m.

* The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings in a thrilling 126-125 Game 4 victory on Sunday to even their Wester Conference series at 2-2. Stephen Curry finished with a team-high 32 points to go along with five rebounds and four assists. Coming off his suspension, Draymond Green left his mark on the game immediately and had some crucial plays on the defensive end. Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox had a game-high 38 points, but it was not enough in the end to lift the Kings to a victory.

The Warriors and Kings will meet up for Game 5 on in Sacramento on Wednesday at 10:00 p.m.

*  The Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 129-121 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference playoffs on Sunday, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead. The Celtics Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum each scored 31 points, while for the Hawks, Trae Young scored 35 points for the Hawks, with De’Andre Hunter scoring 27 and DeJounte Murray had 23.

The Celtics can clinch the series when they return to Boston for Game 5, taking place on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m .

* The Minnesota Timberwolves took the win against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday and kept themselves in the series with a score of 114-108. Anthony Edwards scored a 3-pointer in overtime to beat the Nuggets and keep avoid the sweep and keep the eight-seeded Timberwolves’ season alive.

The Nuggets head into the series with a commanding 3-1 lead as they head home for Game 5 in Denver on Tuesday at 9:00 p.m.

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NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell departs company following probe into ‘inappropriate conduct’

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Comcast announced on Sunday that NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell is stepping down following an investigation by outside counsel after a complaint of “inappropriate conduct.” Comcast said Shell’s departure, “effective immediately,” followed an investigation led by outside counsel into a complaint, but offered no further details, nor did the say who will succeed Shell. Comcast and Shell jointly announced the news, noting that the two mutually agreed on the decision.

Shell, who had been with the company since 2004, said in a statement: “I had an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company, which I deeply regret. I’m truly sorry I let my Comcast and NBCUniversal colleagues down, they are the most talented people in the business and the opportunity to work with them the last 19 years has been a privilege.”

Shell was named CEO of NBCUniversal in January 2020. According to the company website, he oversaw the company’s portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television and sports production operations, and a leading television stations group. He also oversaw the company’s theme parks and their streaming service Peacock, launched in 2020.

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NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell departs company following probe into ‘inappropriate conduct’

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Comcast announced on Sunday that NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell is stepping down following an investigation by outside counsel after a complaint of “inappropriate conduct.” Comcast said Shell’s departure, “effective immediately,” followed an investigation led by outside counsel into a complaint, but offered no further details, nor did the say who will succeed Shell. Comcast and Shell jointly announced the news, noting that the two mutually agreed on the decision.

Shell, who had been with the company since 2004, said in a statement: “I had an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company, which I deeply regret. I’m truly sorry I let my Comcast and NBCUniversal colleagues down, they are the most talented people in the business and the opportunity to work with them the last 19 years has been a privilege.”

Shell was named CEO of NBCUniversal in January 2020. According to the company website, he oversaw the company’s portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television and sports production operations, and a leading television stations group. He also oversaw the company’s theme parks and their streaming service Peacock, launched in 2020.

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Israeli PM Netanyahu to meet with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during trip to Israel

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On CBS News’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he plans to meet with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis when the expected 2024 presidential candidate visits Israel this week. Netanyahu is a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump; DeSantis announced he is traveling abroad on a global trade mission in Israel, Japan, South Korea, Israel and the United Kingdom. DeSantis will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other government officials in Japan, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo in South Korea and Foreign Minister of the United Kingdom, James Cleverly.

Asked by host Margaret Brennan whether he would meet with DeSantis, Netanyahu replied: “Of course, I’ll meet with everyone. Why not? I’ll meet with Republican governors and Democratic governors. I’m not avoiding the question. And actually, I’m, I’m rushing right into it. I’d meet with every American representative, governor, senator, members of Congress. And I think it’s- it’s my job. And I think it’s important for Israel’s bipartisan support in the United States. I make a point of it.”  DeSantis met with Netanyahu during a visit to Jerusalem in 2019, calling Florida “the most pro-Israel state in the nation.”

DeSantis’ visit to Israel coincides with protests over Netanyahu’s plans to tighten controls on the country’s Supreme Court. Netanyahu’s plans for judicial reform were paused last month after strikes and mass demonstrations. The proposals would give the government effective control over appointment of Supreme Court judges and allow parliament to overrule many decisions of the court. When asked why he would not withdraw the planned reforms, Netanyahu said there was a “broad consensus” to fix the Israeli judicial system: “I’ve actually said that I will not accept a blanket ability of the parliament to overcome judicial Supreme Court decisions, just as we don’t accept that the Supreme Court can abrogate any decision by the parliament or the government.”

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Sam Hunt expecting second baby with wife Hannah Lee Fowler

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Sam Hunt is expecting his second baby with wife Hannah Lee Fowler.

Citing eyewitnesses, Hunt, 38, announced the exciting news at his Las Vegas concert at Resorts World Theatre on Friday evening. A representative for the country star later confirmed the pregnancy news to Billboard on Saturday, April 22.

The couple, who were married in 2017, already share daughter Lucy Louise, who they welcome in May 2022. Lucy Lu’s arrival came one month after Fowler had withdrawn her divorce petition which she had originally filed in February 2022, claiming that Hunt was “guilty of inappropriate marital conduct” and “adultery.” The couple have since reconciled.

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Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli to perform at King Charles III’s coronation

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Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Andrea Bocelli are among the performers set to appear at King Charles III’s coronation concert, taking place the day after his installment on the grounds of Windsor Castle on May 7. The BBC said in a statement: “The concert will celebrate a new chapter in the nation’s history, with themes of love, respect and optimism, celebrating the four nations, their communities and the Commonwealth.” Take That (sans Robbie Williams), Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, Freya Ridings, and classical-soul composer-producer Alexis French will also be performing at the celebration, with additional names to be confirmed.

Perry and Richie have known King Charles for years, having served as ambassadors for his charities. Perry has been an ambassador of the British Asian Trust since 2020, a nonprofit co-founded by Charles to tackle poverty in South Asia. Perry said in a statement: “I am excited to be performing at the Coronation Concert, and helping to shine a further light on the British Asian Trust’s Children’s Protection Fund, whose work includes on-ground initiatives to fundraising, with the aim to find solutions to child trafficking.” Richie was appointed as the first global ambassador and first chairman of the Global Ambassador Group for the Prince’s Trust in 2019, which Charles founded the organization in 1976 to benefit disadvantaged youth. Said Richie: “To share the stage with the other performers at The Coronation Concert is a once-in-a-lifetime event and it will be an honor and a celebration.”

BBC chief content officer Charlotte Moore said in a statement: “We are bringing the nation together for this once in a generation occasion, broadcast exclusively across the BBC live from Windsor Castle. We have a world-class line-up of performers to look forward to for what promises to be a very special night of celebration and entertainment.”

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Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli to perform at King Charles III’s coronation

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Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Andrea Bocelli are among the performers set to appear at King Charles III’s coronation concert, taking place the day after his installment on the grounds of Windsor Castle on May 7. The BBC said in a statement: “The concert will celebrate a new chapter in the nation’s history, with themes of love, respect and optimism, celebrating the four nations, their communities and the Commonwealth.” Take That (sans Robbie Williams), Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, Freya Ridings, and classical-soul composer-producer Alexis French will also be performing at the celebration, with additional names to be confirmed.

Perry and Richie have known King Charles for years, having served as ambassadors for his charities. Perry has been an ambassador of the British Asian Trust since 2020, a nonprofit co-founded by Charles to tackle poverty in South Asia. Perry said in a statement: “I am excited to be performing at the Coronation Concert, and helping to shine a further light on the British Asian Trust’s Children’s Protection Fund, whose work includes on-ground initiatives to fundraising, with the aim to find solutions to child trafficking.” Richie was appointed as the first global ambassador and first chairman of the Global Ambassador Group for the Prince’s Trust in 2019, which Charles founded the organization in 1976 to benefit disadvantaged youth. Said Richie: “To share the stage with the other performers at The Coronation Concert is a once-in-a-lifetime event and it will be an honor and a celebration.”

BBC chief content officer Charlotte Moore said in a statement: “We are bringing the nation together for this once in a generation occasion, broadcast exclusively across the BBC live from Windsor Castle. We have a world-class line-up of performers to look forward to for what promises to be a very special night of celebration and entertainment.”

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The Weeknd & Future share video for ‘Double Fantasy’ from HBO series ‘The Idol’

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The Weeknd shared his newest single “Double Fantasy” featuring Future, the first original song off The Weeknd’s upcoming HBO Original series The Idol. 

The Idol is co-created by Sam Levinson (HBO’s Euphoria), Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Reza Fahim, and stars The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp.  Th show will premiere at this year’s annual Festival De Cannes in France as an Official Selection Out of Competition and is set to debut on Sunday, June 4th at 9 pm ET/PT. The series will also air on HBO and be available to stream on Max.

Take a look at the video for ‘Double Fantasy’ – here.

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