Month: August 2023

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Paramount+ shares trailer for Sean Penn’s Ukraine documentary ‘Superpower’

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Paramount+ announced that the documentary Superpower will premiere Sept. 18 on the streaming service. Oscar-winning actor and longtime political activist Sean Penn made seven trips to Ukraine during the past two years for the project, with filming beginning months before the war began in late 2021. Penn, who co-directed the documentary along with Aaron Kaufman, traveled to Ukraine to learn more about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The film includes Penn venturing to the battle’s front lines and captures the moment when the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv was first attacked by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bombs in February 2022, and the aftermath as Zelensky led Ukraine’s resistance. Penn spent the night of the first attack in Zelensky’s bunker. Penn also interviews veterans of the 2014 invasion and visits the front lines of the current war, and the citizens affected in their homes. He also talks to top Ukrainian, Polish and U.S. government officials.

Said Penn: “We set out to tell a lighthearted tale of this comedic actor who had been elected president of Ukraine and instead became witness to a historic leader and his country’s war for freedom. When you step into a country of such incredible unity, you realize what we (in the United States) have all been missing.”

Superpower was previously previewed as a work in progress at the Berlin International Film Festival; the completed film will premiere on Paramount+ on Monday, Sept. 18. Take a look at the trailer – here.

Sean Penn’s Ukraine War Documentary ‘Superpower’ Sets September Premiere (Video)

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Rock Daypop

ZEBRA to launch U.S tour celebrating 40th anniversary of their debut LP

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ZEBRA will launch a run of U.S. tour dates to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut album.

ZEBRA released its acclaimed self-titled debut album 40 years ago, which went on to become certified gold within months of its release. In celebration of their 1983 release, the band announced a second leg of its nationwide tour including a return to the West Coast, performing their debut record in full (and in order), along with other fan favorites and deep cuts from their entire musical catalog.

Additionally, a ZEBRA documentary is also in the works spanning their nearly 50 year career.  The documentary will feature never-before-seen footage. Upcoming shows in their hometown of Huntington, New York, as well as New Orleans, will be filmed to be including the release.

For ticket and other information, head here.

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Rock Daypop

Hayley Williams says Paramore is ‘back in the studio’ after fighting lung infection

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Hayley Williams shared a health update after Paramore were forced to cancel shows due to her lung infection. Said Williams: “I don’t cough all day and night anymore” and “I’m just happy to to be resting more,” but also added that her “stomach is still f***** from 10 kinds of medication.”

Willians also revealed that Paramore have been back in the studio, sharing: “Zac and Taylor and I also just want to get back to making things. We’ve been craving that for a while now. Not only the creative process but the layer(s) of insulation that can come with the creative process. For me, when we get into this mode it always feels nice to disappear in a way.”

Williams also shared she’s been watching lots of TV and has spent a “disgusting” amount of time on social media while recovering:“I watched all of Yellowjackets, 3 or 4 music docs, They Cloned Tyrone, A Good Person (never cried so much or stared blankly across my living room for longer after a movie was over)… but mostly I just scrolled around on my phone… to a degree that has been, to put it nicely, DISGUSTING … After successfully divorcing myself from social media for quite a long time — I have become, once again, chronically online. Anyone else know this pain? For me, it always starts out sweet. I love to see photos or random anecdotes from people who’ve come out to our shows… I love the stupid inside jokes and even the sticky parasocial connection. And when I am not para-lurking, I am watching dog videos or watching people I don’t know organize their s**t. But I also see lots of news, especially from back home. It’s literally always sad or rage-inducing. Never positive. Depressing. Now that the bulk of our touring for the year is over, I’m hoping to dive head first into creating some better routines.”

See Williams’ full update: here.

Hayley Williams gives health update, says Paramore are back in the studio

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Pop Daypop

Miley Cyrus shares the emotional single “Used To Be Young”

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Miley Cyrus has shared her latest single, and the first new music since her album, Endless Summer Vacation was released. Cyrus had teased the track a week ago with a 30-second trailer, which ended with a brief behind-the-scenes look at the shoot for its accompanying music video.

Cyrus shared that she wrote “Used to Be Young” towards the beginning of making the Endless Summer Vacation album. Said Cyrus: “These lyrics were written almost 2 years ago at the beginning of my ESV. It was at a time I felt misunderstood. I have spent the last 18 months painting a sonic picture of my perspective to share with you. The time has arrived to release a song that I could perfect forever. Although my work is done, this song will continue to write itself every day. The fact it remains unfinished is a part of its beauty. That is my life at this moment ….. unfinished yet complete. Sincerely, Miley”

Upon the song’s release, Cyrus shared on Instagram: “This song is about honoring who we’ve been, loving who we are & celebrating who we will become. I feel proud when reflecting on my past and joyful when thinking about the future. I am grateful to my loyal fans who make my dreams a reality daily. I am sincerely thankful for the stability of your steadfast support. This song is for you. Truly, Miley”

The official visual for the song, directed by Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter, shows a teary-eyed Cyrus facing the camera directly while singing the emotional song.  Take a look at the video for ‘Used To Be Young’ – here.

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News Daypop

Suspect in custody after UNC-Chapel Hill faculty member is killed in campus shooting

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A suspect is in custody after shots were fired near the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Monday, prompting the university to go on lockdown. One faculty member was killed in the shooting, while officials searched for an “armed and dangerous person.” The suspect was captured about an hour and a half after the shooting at Caudill Laboratories, and an all-clear was issued for the campus about two hours after that. Tuesday’s classes have been canceled.

UNC students were first alerted to an armed and dangerous person on or near campus shortly after 1 p.m;  and the university issued an alert to remain sheltered in place because a suspect was at large by 2:24 p.m. Campus police released a photo of an unnamed person of interest at 2:35 p.m. with the warning: “If you see this person, keep your distance, put your safety first and call 911.”

School officials said at a briefing Monday afternoon that no other injuries were reported. UNC Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz said in a letter to the university community: “I am devastated and saddened by today’s shooting in one of our campus buildings, a place where we conduct our important work of teaching, mentoring and research every day.  This shooting damages the trust and safety that we so often take for granted on our campus. We will work to rebuild that trust and safety.”

UNC Police Chief Brian James said the FBI has joined the investigation into the shooting: “We certainly want the opportunity to interview the suspect. To actually have the suspect in custody gives us an opportunity to figure out the why. And even the how, and also helps us to uncover a motive and … really just why this happened today.”  North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said in a statement that officials “are taking precautions to protect campus safety following today’s shooting. This is a tragic way to start a new semester and the state will provide any assistance necessary to support the UNC community.”

As of press time, the faculty member was not publicly identified, and officials did not name the suspect. University police have not determined the relationship between the victim and gunman or indicated any kind of possible motive.

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2 killed, 4 injured after Florida sheriff rescue helicopter crashes into apartment building

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Two people were killed and at least four others were injured on Monday when an emergency response helicopter lost control, crashing into a Pompano Beach, Florida apartment building. The accident happened shortly before 9 a.m. EDT when a sheriff’s department Airbus fire and rescue helicopter went down just south of the Pompano Beach Airpark, home of the Goodyear Blimp.

There were three people aboard the Eurocopter EC135 helicopter, according to initial FAA reports. Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony told reporters that one person who was on the ground, as well as Capt. Terryson Jackson of the Sheriff’s Department, were killed in the crash. The sheriff said the two injured crew members were able to crawl out of the helicopter’s wreckage and did not appear to suffer life-threatening injuries. The two surviving members of the helicopter crew, as well as two civilians on the ground, were transported to North Broward Medical Center. Capt. Jackson, 49, was an experienced and valued member of sheriff’s department, Sheriff Tony said, adding: “He was one of my firefighters. We lost one of our captains today who was onboard serving his community, hoping that he would get a chance to do what he does best which is to land and extract somebody else. Unfortunately, in the crash he was trapped, could not get out, and we lost him.”

The rescue chopper was answering an emergency call from North Lauderdale when it developed “mechanical issues” and crashed, according to preliminary assessments. A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office, Veda Coleman-Wright, said during a news conference at the scene that the helicopter was en route to a scene in North Lauderdale to pick up a woman who had been involved in a crash, and that a fire broke out onboard and then other mechanical issues occurred.

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Sports Daypop

Philadelphia Eagles sign ex-Colts suspended cornerback Isaiah Rodgers

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The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Monday that they have signed former Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, and placed him on the Reserve/Suspended list. Rodgers is currently serving an indefinite suspension for gambling. Due to his suspension, Rodgers will not count toward the Eagles’ 53-man roster this year.

It was discovered earlier this summer that Rodgers placed wagers on NFL games in 2022, which is in direct violation of the league’s gambling policy. Rodgers was suspended indefinitely, which can be appealed next year, and was released by the Colts.  Rodgers took full responsibility for his actions and apologized via social media; he was one of 10 players suspended this offseason for gambling.

Rodgers was originally selected in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by Indianapolis; in 45 career games played, he’s recorded 90 combined tackles, 10 passes defensed and three interceptions. Rodgers has also worked as a returner, returning three punts for 25 yards, and 61 kicks for 1,645 yards and one touchdown.

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Arizona Cardinals’ QB Kyler Murray to start season on PUP List after ACL tear

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Cardinals’ Quarterback Kyler Murray will remain on the Physically Unable to Perform list (“PUP”) to begin the regular season, and will have to sit out at least the first four games of the 2023 season Murray tore his ACL on Dec. 12; the earliest Murray will be able to practice with the team is Oct. 2, the day after the Cardinals Week 4 game against the 49ers. The earliest Murray could play a game is Oct. 8, when the Cardinals host the Bengals.

The Cardinals also announced they released Colt McCoy on Monday, who many thought to be the leading candidate to be the team’s Week 1 starting QB. It now appears that first-year head coach Jonathan Gannon will go with the recently acquired Josh Dobbs or rookie Clayton Tune as starting QB.

Gannon declined to name a starter for the regular-season opener on September 10th against the Commanders, telling reporters: “I’m not going to name a starter because I think it’s a competitive advantage for us going to Washington, but we will know who the starter is. I think we have a plan in place, but I want to see them both play football still. This week we got some work and then the following week we got some work, but I feel good where we’re at.”

Gannon also said that recovery from an ACL injury is different for everybody, saying: “He’s [Murray] got a plan that’s football-related, and he’s got a plan that is rehab-related. Both are important, but obviously the plan that’s most important is his health.”

Gannon also said rookie cornerback Garrett Williams, also rehabbing an ACL injury, will remain on the Non-Football Injury list to start the season. Like PUP, NFI players must miss at least four games.

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Country Daypop

Margo Price shares new music from upcoming album ‘Strays II’

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Margo Price has announced her forthcoming project Strays II, due out October 13. The album expands the original ‘Strays’ with nine new songs that will arrive in the form of three different acts.

Price is joined by Strays producer Jonathan Wilson on Act I: Topanga Canyon, which also features collaborators including Buck Meek of Big Thief, plus singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ny Oh. Strays II will continue to be revealed over the coming weeks with the release of Act II: Mind Travel and Act III: Burn Whatever’s Left. All nineteen tracks from all three acts will then combine into the double album’s digital release on October 13, followed by a vinyl LP release of the nine new Strays II songs on November 10.

To pre-order Strays II, head here.

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Country Daypop

Kacey Musgraves joins Zach Bryan on the duet ‘I Remember Everything’

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Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves have shared the new duet, “I Remember Everything,” off Bryan’s new self-titled album. Bryan first teased “I Remember Everything” earlier this summer, releasing a snippet of the song to fans, and he clarified that “I Remember Everything” was an original, and not a cover of John Prine’s posthumous ballad.

Bryan’s new self-titled album is comprised of 16-tracks, and along with the duet with Musgraves, it includes three other collabs: The War And Treaty join Bryan on “Hey Driver,” Sierra Ferrell guests on “Holy Roller,” and The Lumineers are featured on “Spotless.”

Bryan wrote on Instagram about the album: “I’ve got no grand explanation for these songs, I got no riddle in reasoning behind writing them. I just wrote some poems and songs that I want to share because I think they’re special. Some of them are heavy, some of them are hopeful, but more than anything what’s most important to me is that they’re all mine. I’d like to say that I do not take any of this for granted. As some kid with a guitar from Okla, I am so grateful for each person that cares enough. I put everything I could in it and I am at a loss for words at what a blessing this life is.”

Take a look at the video for ‘I Remember Everything’ – here.

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