Month: August 2023

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John Mulaney, Jon Stewart, and Pete Davidson to play select 2023 tour dates

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John Mulaney, Jon Stewart, and Pete Davidson will be hitting the road this fall for a short run of September 2023 tour dates. Mulaney posted the news on social media with the short caption: “LIMITED RUN. Me, Jon & Pete.”

The trio of comedians will play select shows in Springfield, Massachusetts; Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; and Atlantic City, New Jersey. The latter two cities will each host both an early and late show on the same day.

General tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster; for more info head to JONJOHNPETE.COM.

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Tom Sandoval, Tara Reid and Blac Chyna among the cast of Fox’s ‘Special Forces’ Season 2

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Fox has announced the 14 celebrities who will appear in Season 2 of reality competition series Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.

Tom Sandoval, Tara Reid, Blac Chyna, JoJo Siwa, Dez Bryant, Tyler Cameron, Savannah Chrisley, Brian Austin Green, Robert Horry, Erin Jackson, Bode Miller, Jack Osbourne, Kelly Rizzo, and Nick Viall will ‘put their physical, mental and emotional resilience and endurance to the test’ with ‘some of the harshest, most grueling challenges from the playbook of the actual Special Forces selection process.’  The cast will try to survive demanding training exercises led by Directing Staff agents Rudy Reyes, Mark “Billy” Billingham, Jason “Foxy” Fox and new agent, Jovon “Q” Quarles, who are an elite team of ex-special forces operatives.

The first season of Fox’s “Special Forces” was won by “The Bachelorette” alum Hannah Brown. Season 2 of “Special Forces” will sport no voting or eliminations — just survival.  In its second season, “Special Forces” will see its contestants battle freezing temperatures in the mountains of New Zealand. The cast will be tested with submerging themselves into a frozen lake, trekking a 4,700 ft tall snowcapped mountain and embarking on an emergency escape out of a helicopter submerged deep in icy waters.

Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test premieres Monday, September 25 on Fox. Watch the “Special Forces” Season 2 teaser – here.

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Rock Daypop

Incubus announce ‘Morning View XXIII’ album and concert

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Incubus announced they will drop a special re-release of their critically acclaimed double platinum album Morning View entitled Morning View XXIII.  The band posted on social media: “October 6th we are releasing Morning View XXIIl 👀 and will be performing the album in its entirety + the hits at the @hollywoodbowl Presave+Ticket link in bio. Better than watching Geller bending silver spoons.”

Incubus originally released Morning View on October 23, 2001, featuring the hit singles “Wish You Were Here,” “Nice to Know You,” “Warning” and “Are You In?” The album has been RIAA certified double Platinum and spent 60 weeks on the Billboard 200 peaking at number 2.

Lead singer and co-founder of Incubus Brandon Boyd says, “We are excited to partner up with Virgin to release Morning View XXIII, and we can’t wait to perform it live for the fans at The Hollywood Bowl. Morning View XXIII will give our fans a fresh new take on the songs and we look forward to sharing it with everyone when it drops on Oct 6th! It’s also incredibly special to reunite with Jacqueline at Virgin who was with us at the very beginning of our career.”

Incubus will release Morning View XXIII on Oct. 6. The band will perform the album in its entirety and other hits at a show at the Hollywood Bowl on the same day, with Action Bronson & Human Growth Hormone and Paris Jackson appearing as special guests.

To pre-save Morning View XXIII, head here.
Tickets for the Hollywood Bowl show are available now via Ticketmaster.

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Metallica launches new weekly podcast ‘The Metallica Report’

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Metallica’s new podcast “The Metallica Report” launched last week. The new podcast broadcasts from the band’s Californian HQ, and offers a weekly update on ‘all things Metallica.’  The band posted on social media: “Introducing our new podcast, The Metallica Report! It’ll be a quick, weekly hit with news, interviews, features, & surprises directly from HQ and the road. From fans to the crew to band members, you’ll hear unique perspectives on all things Metallica.”

“The Metallica Report” is hosted by Steffan Chirazi and Renée Richardson. Chirazi covered the band as journalist in the ’80s, and currently serves as editor of the band’s online mag, “So What!”  Richardson is the director of philanthropy for the band’s All Within My Hands foundation, as well as a well-known Bay Area radio personality. According to the band, each episode of “The Metallica Report” will feature Steffan and Renée “keeping listeners informed with the latest news and updates from Metallica HQ, as well as dispatches from the road as the “M72” tour continues to make its way around the world.”

The podcast will also offer exclusive behind the scenes news and interviews with the likes of the touring crew, poster and T-shirt artists, fans, and even James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo themselves.

To subscribe to the new ‘The Metallica Report’ podcast, head here.

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Pop Daypop

Keke Palmer to launch first tour in support of her album ‘Big Boss’

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Keke Palmer announced on Instagram that she’s hitting the road on tour in support of her new album, Big Boss. Palmer released her new album, Big Boss, on May 12, and accompanied the new project with a 41-minute short film.

The 29-year-old Palmer wrote: “It’s here, y’all! I told you I wouldn’t keep you waiting too long. Can’t wait to hit the road on the Big Boss Tour this September with Big Boss energy! We’re kicking it off in Oakland and wrapping up in my hometown of Chicago. Get your tix & let me know what city you’re reppin’ in the comments: kekepalmer.com/bigbosstour”

The R&B singer will be making stops at eight venues in September throughout the U.S., including Los Angeles, Dallas and Brooklyn before wrapping up in Chicago on Sept. 26.  Palmer said in a statement: “I’m beyond excited to hit the road for the ‘Big Boss Tour’ and bring ‘Big Boss’ energy to the stage. I can’t wait to connect with my fans and create an unforgettable experience for them. This tour is all about empowerment, self-love, and celebrating our journeys together.”

General tickets are on sale now, with VIP and meet and greet packages available for purchase as well. Packages include a ticket, early entry into the venue, meet and greet plus photo opportunity, and a special VIP gift. For information, head to kekepalmer.com.

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Doja Cat shares video her new song ‘Paint the Town Red’

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Doja Cat has shared her new song “Paint the Town Red,” accompanied by an official video directed by Nina McNeely in collaboration with Doja Cat. The video was shot in Los Angeles, CA, and is inspired by three paintings Doja Cat designed.

“Paint the Town Red” is Doja Cat’s second single of 2023, following “Attention” which dropped in June. This fall, Doja Cat will embark on her first headlining North American tour, The Scarlet Tour, with special guests Ice Spice and Doechii serving as support.

Take a look at the video for ‘Paint the Town Red’ – here.

Doja Cat releases ‘Paint the Town Red’

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Suspect involved in shooting of two Orlando, Fla police officers is dead after standoff

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Authorities confirmed that the suspect believed to be responsible for shooting and injuring two Orlando, Fla., police officers has been killed following an armed standoff. The two Orlando officers stopped a vehicle late Friday which was believed to be related to a homicide in Miami, when a suspect inside the vehicle opened fire, hitting both officers before carjacking another vehicle and driving away from the scene, leading to a police pursuit. Police identified the suspect as Dalton Viel, 28.

According to a press release, two members of the Orlando Police Department remain in the hospital with critical injuries; however, both are expected to survive and fully recover from their injuries.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said in a joint statement: “After an extensive search, we were able to find the suspect at the Holiday Inn located in the 5900 block of Caravan Court. The SWAT team responded to the hotel at 6:00 a.m. EDT and was able to safely evacuate the hotel. The suspect then barricaded himself inside a hotel room. Several attempts to get him to surrender were made but he refused to cooperate.”  

Police Chief Smith later told reporters that the suspect began shooting at the tactical officers who then returned fire, and he was killed in the exchange of gunfire.  Smith said: “We would like to thank Orlando Health and all of the law enforcement agencies who have helped us throughout the night with this investigation. We also want to thank everyone from our community who has been sharing information and providing support for our department. Our officers are lucky to be alive and we ask that you continue to pray for them.”

Orlando Mayor Dyer added on social media: “I’m grateful for the doctors and nurses providing the essential care that the injured officers need at this time. I also want to join Chief Smith in thanking the officers and our law enforcement partners who’ve ensured the suspect is no longer a threat to our community.”

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Death toll from train derailment in Pakistan rises to 30 with dozens more injured

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At least 30 people are confirmed dead and more than 90 injured after a train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday. CNN reported that The Hazara Express train carrying 950 passengers went off the tracks near the city of Nawabshah in the Benazirabad District of Sindh province. The train departed Karachi, a city on the coast of the Arabian Sea more than 160 miles away, at about 8 a.m.

Senior railway officer Mahmoodur Rehman Lakho that that ten cars of the train bound for Rawalpind had derailed near the Sarhari railway station off Nawabshah, with some overturned, trapping many passengers. Lakho, who is in charge of railways in the accident area, said rescue crews took injured passengers to the nearby People’s Hospital in Nawabshah. Police officer Abid Baloch said from the scene of the accident that 30 bodies had been recovered while more than 90 people were injured, many in critical condition. Baloch said women and children were among the dead and injured.

Railway minister Khawaja Saad Rafique said an emergency declaration has been issued for all hospitals in Sukkur and Nawabshah to treat the injured.  Pakistan army rangers arrived on the scene, some by helicopter, to undertake rescue efforts, while the cause of the investigation is under investigation.  Officials also believe that the death toll may rise as rescue operations continue.

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/train-derailment-kills-15-injures-50-southern-pakistan-102053249

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Erik Karlsson acquired by Pittsburgh Penguins in 3-team trade with San Jose Sharks, Montreal Canadiens

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The San Jose Sharks traded defenseman Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a three-team deal on Sunday, which also included the Montreal Canadiens.

In exchange, the Sharks acquired veteran forward Mikael Granlund and a 2024 first-round pick, as well as winger Mike Hoffman and defenseman Jan Rutta. The Penguins received forwards Rem Pitlick and Dillon Hamaliuk and a 2026 third-round pick; and the Canadiens acquired defenseman Jeff Petry, goaltender Casey DeSmith, forward Nathan Legare and a 2025 second-round selection.

Karlsson is signed for four more seasons at an average annual value of $11.5 million; the Sharks are retaining $1.5 million of his salary per year as part of the trade. He posted a career-high 101 points (25 goals, 76 assists) last season, making him the first defenseman to record 100 or more points since Brian Leetch in 1991-92. In 987 regular-season and playoff games, Karlsson has 814 points — the most of any defenseman since 2009.

The 33-year-old had told the Sharks he wanted to be traded during the offseason. The 2022-23 Norris Trophy winner as the NHL’s top defenseman said at the said at the NHL Awards media day back in in June: “I want to win. That’s not to say that I’m going to win. I want an opportunity to win. If that opportunity is not in San Jose right now within my timeline, then that’s just the unfortunate part of business. That’s not to say that I don’t like it there or they don’t want me there or we don’t want this to work. It’s just that’s just the way it is.”

Sharks GM Mike Grier said: “While it is always difficult to trade a player of the caliber of Erik Karlsson, this trade accomplishes several goals for our franchise. It adds two forwards to our roster who have proven ability to produce offensively at the NHL level and solidifies our NHL defense corps. Additionally, acquiring another first-round pick gives us the opportunity to continue fortifying our development system with high-end prospects and provides us some financial flexibility to add players as we see fit in the future.”

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USWNT eliminated by Sweden from 2023 Women’s World Cup

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The U.S. women’s national team’s were eliminated from the 2023 Women’s World Cup in a 5-4 loss to Sweden in the round of 16. The loss by USWNT marks the earliest exit ever for the U.S women’s team at a World Cup.

USWNT’s quest for an unprecedented three-peat ended on Sunday at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Australia, falling to the Swedes after a penalty kick by Sweden’s Lina Hurtig crossed the line by a millimeter, eliminating the Americans. Despite the U.S. having the advantage, goalkeeper Zećira Mušović was the difference for Sweden, who made 11 saves. The game was scoreless at full time and again after extra time, before Sweden then advanced 5–4 on PKs to move on to the quarterfinals.

The top-ranked Americans scored just four times in four games at the tournament. U.S. manager Vlatko Andonovski said after the loss: “I’m so proud of the girls, on the field and everybody outside. I know we were criticized for the way we played and I know we were criticized for different moments throughout the group stage. I think we came out today and showed what we are all about, our grit, resilience, fight and bravery. We showed everything that we could to win the game. Unfortunately, soccer can be cruel sometimes.”

Sweden will take on No. 11 Japan in the quarterfinals at 3:30 a.m. EDT Friday in Auckland, New Zealand. The winner will battle No. 6 Spain or the No. 9 Netherlands in the semifinals..

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