Month: July 2023

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Country Daypop

Miranda Lambert concertgoer speaks out after being ‘scolded’ by singer for taking selfie

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The fan who was scolded by Miranda Lambert for taking a selfie with her friends at Lambert’s Las Vegas concert over the weekend has spoken out about the incident that went viral.  Adela Calin, the concertgoer, told NBC News: “It felt like I was back at school with the teacher scolding me for doing something wrong and telling me to sit down back in my place … I feel like she was determined to make us look like we were young, immature and vain. But we were just grown women in our 30s to 60s trying to take a picture.”

The 43-year-old Calin, a social media influencer, shared that her group couldn’t get one good picture before the show started, so she asked someone to take their photo toward the end of the concert, explaining: “We were so excited because I think we had the best seats in the house in the whole theater.”  Calin added that she was appalled by Lambert’s reaction, and said the selfie took “30 seconds at most.”

Lambert, 39, has since come under criticism after stopping her performance of “Tin Man” to scold the women taking a group photo at her concert Saturday night.  In a now-viral TikTok video, Lambert is heard saying: “I’m gonna stop right here for a sec. These girls are worried about a selfie and not listening to the song, and it’s pissing me off a little bit … We’re here to hear some country music tonight. I’m singing some country damn music.” She then proceeding to start the song over again.

Calin posted the photos in question to her Instagram, which shows the six women smiling for the camera as Lambert performed in the background. She wrote in the caption: “these are the 2 pictures we were talking when Miranda Lambert stopped her concert and told us to sit down and not take selfies 😱.”

A representative for Lambert declined to comment, saying that the performer had “no statement to add.”

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Country Daypop

Jason Aldean releases music video for ‘Try That In A Small Town’

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Jason Aldean released a music video for his hit radio single, “Try That In A Small Town.” Aldean shares of the song: “When u grow up in a small town, it’s that unspoken rule of ‘we all have each other’s backs and we look out for each other.’ It feels like somewhere along the way, that sense of community and respect has gotten lost. Deep down we are all ready to get back to that. I hope my new music video helps y’all know that u are not alone in feeling that way. Go check it out!”

“Try That In A Small Town” will appear on Aldean’s forthcoming 11th studio album, which has yet-to-be announced. The project will also include “Tough Crowd,” a tune that he released in May of 2023.

The video for ‘Try That In A Small Town’ features Aldean and his band performing in front of the Maury County Courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee, while images from riots and chaos that has occurred in the U.S. flash on the screen. The video for ‘Try That In A Small Town’ can be viewed – here.

WATCH: Jason Aldean Addresses Social And Political Issues In New ‘Try That In A Small Town’ Music Video

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Entertainment Daypop

Take a look at Joaquin Phoenix in the trailer for Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’

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Apple TV+ shared a trailer for Ridley Scott’s historical drama film Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix.

Napoleon explores the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military leader who ruled as emperor in the early 19th century. An official film synopsis says the film gives “an original and personal look at Napoleon’s origins and his swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine (Kirby) … it captures Napoleon’s famous battles, relentless ambition and astounding strategic mind as an extraordinary military leader and war visionary.”

Written by David Scarpa and directed by Scott, Napoleon also stars Tahar Rahim, Ben Miles, Ludivine Sagnier, Matthew Needham, Youssef Kerkour and Phil Cornwell. The film is set to premiere exclusively in theaters this Thanksgiving weekend on Nov. 22, and will be available to stream on Apple TV+ at a later date.

Watch the first official trailer for “Napoleon” – here.

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Entertainment Daypop

Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello to divorce after 7 years of marriage

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Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello are divorcing after seven years of marriage. The couple confirmed the news in a joint statement to Page Six, which read: “We have made the difficult decision to divorce. As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect of our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our lives.” Sources also told Page Six, “Sofía and Joe have been growing apart for a while now and are taking some distance from each other to contemplate their future.”

Vergara, 51, and Manganiello, 46, first met in 2014 at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The actors went on to get engaged after six months together, and were married on November 22, 2015. On July 10, Manganiello posted for Vergara’s birthday on Instagram, writing simply, “¡¡¡Feliz Cumpleaños Sofía!!!”; and recently, Vergara has been posting photos from a birthday trip to Italy with her friends.

Vergara was previously married to Joe González, with whom she shares her son, Manolo. She was also engaged to business man Nick Loeb in 2012 before splitting in 2014.

Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello Split After 7 Years of Marriage

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Pop Daypop

Post Malone shares the single ‘Overdrive’

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Post Malone has shared his latest single, “Overdrive,” the third single from the star’s upcoming fifth full-length album, Austin, which will be released on July 28th.

Posty shared the tracklist for Austin last month, indicating that the LP will not include any features or collabs. Two other songs have been shared from Austin – the first single, “Chemical,” and “Mourning.”

In addition, Malone is currently on tour in support of the new album, traveling across North America until mid-August. He’ll then hit South America, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, with the international leg kicking off in Chile on August 29.

Take a listen to ‘Overdrive’ on YouTube – here.
Buy or stream ‘Overdrive’ – here.

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Rock Daypop

Megadeth to launch Fall 2023 U.S. tour with Biohazard

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Megadeth shared new U.S. tour dates leading up to their appearance at the Aftershock and Louder Than Life festivals.

The band will be joined by the reunited classic lineup of Biohazard for the East Coast shows, which take place in September. The original lineup of Biohazard — bassist-vocalist Evan Seinfeld, guitarist-vocalist Billy Graziadei, guitarist Bobby Hambel and drummer Danny Schuler — played their first show together in over a decade in June onstage at the Jamey Jasta-resurrected Milwaukee Metal Fest.

Megadeth is also gearing up to kick0off a series of summer festival shows in Europe in Katowice, Poland, on July 23; and on August 13, the band will play at Bloodstock Open Air Festival at Catton Park, Walton on Trent in the UK.

Tickets are on sale now; visit Megadeth’s official website for further information.

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Rock Daypop

Cheap Trick announce 2023 fall U.S. tour dates

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Cheap Trick have announced U.S. fall tour dates, kicking-off October 2nd at Springfield, MO’s Gillioz Theatre and making stops including Omaha, Albuquerque, Bakersfield, and more before wrapping up on October 22nd in Reno.

Cheap Trick’s summer schedule includes headlining shows in North America as well as festival performances, benefit concerts, and touring as ‘special guest’ with Rod Stewart. The summer dates kicked-off July 16th with a sold-out show at Chicago, IL’s iconic Metro, and will run until the fall leg launches in October.

Founded in 1974, the band – comprised of Robin Zander on vocals and guitar, Rick Nielsen on lead guitar, Tom Petersson on bass, Daxx Nielsen on drums, Robin Taylor Zander on guitar — will perform classic tunes including “He’s A Whore,” “California Man,” “Dream Police” to “Surrender,” “I Want You To Want Me,” and the No. 1 hit single, “The Flame.”

General on-sale tickets are available now; head to Cheap Trick’s website for information.

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Pop Daypop

Beastie Boys to release ‘Hello Nasty’ 25th anniversary deluxe LP

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The 25th anniversary of Beastie Boys’ multi-Platinum selling album, Hello Nasty, will be celebrated with a deluxe 4 LP reissue, set for release on September 8th. The deluxe edition box set was originally released as a limited run in 2009, and features 21 bonus tracks including rarities, remixes, and b-sides.

Hello Nasty, co-produced by the group and Mario Caldato Jr., was preceded by their smash “Intergalactic,” Hello Nasty hit the No. 1 spot worldwide upon its July 1998 release, and was comprised of classics including “Body Movin’,” “Three MCs and One DJ,” “Remote Control,” “Super Disco Breakin’” and more. It also went on to win two Grammys, with the band being presented with an MTV Video Vanguard lifetime achievement award, and sold over seven million copies worldwide.

Hello Nasty (Deluxe Edition) will be available via the band’s online store.

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Sports Daypop

New drug to protect infants from RSV receives FDA approval

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The Food and Drug Administration (“FD”) announced Monday it has approved a drug by which newborns and infants can be protected against respiratory syncytial virus (“RSV”) for an entire season with a single shot. The RSV virus that causes acute respiratory infections and which can be quite serious for some infants, especially those born prematurely.

Nirsevimab – marketed under the brand name Beyfortus – received approval from FDA regulators following three clinical trials that regulators said proved the safety and the efficacy of the vaccine against RSV.  The vaccine’s makers, AstraZeneca and Sanofi, said Beyfortus will be available in the United States ahead of the upcoming 2023-24 RSV season following earlier approvals in the European Union, Britain and Canada.

Director of the FDA’s Office of Infectious Diseases, Dr. John Farley, said that the prevention of RSV will likely become much simpler and more effective with the development of the single-shot nirsevimab monoclonal antibody: “Today’s approval addresses the great need for products to help reduce the impact of RSV disease on children, families and the health care system.”  Immunization against RSV has mostly been reserved for premature infants deemed at highest risk for serious illness because shots needed to be administered each month throughout the five-month RSV season.

RSV typically starts in the fall and peaks during the winter months. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the virus is the leading cause of hospitalization among babies in the United States — approximately 1% to 3% of U.S. children under one year of age are hospitalized each year because of RSV.

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News Daypop

New drug to protect infants from RSV receives FDA approval

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The Food and Drug Administration (“FD”) announced Monday it has approved a drug by which newborns and infants can be protected against respiratory syncytial virus (“RSV”) for an entire season with a single shot. The RSV virus that causes acute respiratory infections and which can be quite serious for some infants, especially those born prematurely.

Nirsevimab – marketed under the brand name Beyfortus – received approval from FDA regulators following three clinical trials that regulators said proved the safety and the efficacy of the vaccine against RSV.  The vaccine’s makers, AstraZeneca and Sanofi, said Beyfortus will be available in the United States ahead of the upcoming 2023-24 RSV season following earlier approvals in the European Union, Britain and Canada.

Director of the FDA’s Office of Infectious Diseases, Dr. John Farley, said that the prevention of RSV will likely become much simpler and more effective with the development of the single-shot nirsevimab monoclonal antibody: “Today’s approval addresses the great need for products to help reduce the impact of RSV disease on children, families and the health care system.”  Immunization against RSV has mostly been reserved for premature infants deemed at highest risk for serious illness because shots needed to be administered each month throughout the five-month RSV season.

RSV typically starts in the fall and peaks during the winter months. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the virus is the leading cause of hospitalization among babies in the United States — approximately 1% to 3% of U.S. children under one year of age are hospitalized each year because of RSV.

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