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Bruce Springsteen postponing September tour dates to treat peptic ulcer disease

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Bruce Springsteen has postponed all of his performances in September as he undergoes treatment for peptic ulcer disease. The announcement comes weeks the singer canceled two concerts in Philadelphia due to an undisclosed illness.  According to Mayo Clinic, peptic ulcers are open sores that develop inside the lining of one’s stomach and the upper portion of the small intestine, with the most common symptom being stomach pain: “Stomach acid makes the pain worse, as does having an empty stomach … less often, ulcers may cause severe symptoms like vomiting, dark blood in stool, nausea or trouble breathing.”

Springsteen and The E Street Band announced the news on their social media on Sept. 6: “Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have postponed all performances currently scheduled for September 2023, beginning with tomorrow’s show scheduled for the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York. Mr. Springsteen is being treated for symptoms of peptic ulcer disease and the decision of his medical advisors is that he should postpone the remainder of his September shows.”

Springsteen personally noted that his medical advisors advised him to take off the rest of the month to focus on his health: “Over here on E Street, we’re heartbroken to have to postpone these shows. First, apologies to our fabulous Philly fans who we missed a few weeks ago. We’ll be back to pick these shows up and then some. Thank you for your understanding and support. We’ve been having a blast at our US shows and we’re looking forward to more great times. We’ll be back soon.”

The impacted shows include Syracuse, New York, (Sept. 7); Baltimore, Maryland, (Sept. 9); Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, (Sept. 12 and 14); Uncasville, Connecticut, (Sept. 16); Albany, New York, (Sept. 19); Columbus, Ohio, (Sept. 21); and Washington, DC, (Sept. 29).   Springsteen’s website states that ‘Ticketholders will receive information regarding rescheduled dates for the postponed shows.’

As of press time, Springsteen and The E Street Band are set to resume touring on Nov. 3 in Vancouver.

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Bruce Springsteen postponing September tour dates to treat peptic ulcer disease

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Bruce Springsteen has postponed all of his performances in September as he undergoes treatment for peptic ulcer disease. The announcement comes weeks the singer canceled two concerts in Philadelphia due to an undisclosed illness.  According to Mayo Clinic, peptic ulcers are open sores that develop inside the lining of one’s stomach and the upper portion of the small intestine, with the most common symptom being stomach pain: “Stomach acid makes the pain worse, as does having an empty stomach … less often, ulcers may cause severe symptoms like vomiting, dark blood in stool, nausea or trouble breathing.”

Springsteen and The E Street Band announced the news on their social media on Sept. 6: “Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have postponed all performances currently scheduled for September 2023, beginning with tomorrow’s show scheduled for the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York. Mr. Springsteen is being treated for symptoms of peptic ulcer disease and the decision of his medical advisors is that he should postpone the remainder of his September shows.”

Springsteen personally noted that his medical advisors advised him to take off the rest of the month to focus on his health: “Over here on E Street, we’re heartbroken to have to postpone these shows. First, apologies to our fabulous Philly fans who we missed a few weeks ago. We’ll be back to pick these shows up and then some. Thank you for your understanding and support. We’ve been having a blast at our US shows and we’re looking forward to more great times. We’ll be back soon.”

The impacted shows include Syracuse, New York, (Sept. 7); Baltimore, Maryland, (Sept. 9); Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, (Sept. 12 and 14); Uncasville, Connecticut, (Sept. 16); Albany, New York, (Sept. 19); Columbus, Ohio, (Sept. 21); and Washington, DC, (Sept. 29).   Springsteen’s website states that ‘Ticketholders will receive information regarding rescheduled dates for the postponed shows.’

As of press time, Springsteen and The E Street Band are set to resume touring on Nov. 3 in Vancouver.

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Judge rules Donald Trump liable for defamation in second E. Jean Carroll case

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A federal judge in New York ruled Wednesday that former President Donald Trump is liable for making false statements about writer E. Jean Carroll in 2019 after she alleged that he sexually assaulted her.

In a 25-page ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Kaplan said Trump acted with actual malice in making statements about Carroll when she accused Trump of assaulting her years ago. Kaplan said in his ruling: “[T]he jury found that Mr. Trump knew that his statement that Ms. Carroll lied about him sexually assaulting her for improper and ulterior purposes was false or that he acted with reckless disregard to whether it was false.”

Kaplan presided over the May civil trial in which a jury found Trump had sexually abused Carroll during an encounter in the dressing room of a New York department store in the 1990s, and then defamed her after he left office by calling her claims a made-up “con job.” The jury awarded Carroll a total of $5 million in damages — a verdict Trump is appealing to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

The second case focuses on similar comments Trump made about Carroll when she first went public with her claims in 2019 while he was president. Kaplan wrote: “The truth or falsity of Mr. Trump’s 2019 statements therefore depends — like the truth or falsity of his 2022 statement — on whether Ms. Carroll lied about Mr. Trump sexually assaulting her. The jury’s finding that she did not therefore is binding in this case and precludes Mr. Trump from contesting the falsity of his 2019 statements.” A trial set for Jan. 15 will only determine how much Trump will have to pay her in light of the summary judgment; Kaplan wrote: the trial “shall be limited to the issue of damages only.” Additionally, Kaplan denied a bid from Trump’s attorneys to reduce any damages Carroll might get in the case because of the earlier $5 million verdict.

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Advocacy group cites 14th amendment in lawsuit to ban Donald Trump from 2024 ballot

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A lawsuit filed Wednesday by a Washington-based advocacy group (six Republicans and unaffiliated Colorado voters) seeks to to block former President Donald Trump from the 2024 Republican primary ballot, citing the 14th Amendment’s ban on insurrectionists holding public office. A post-Civil War provision of the 14th Amendment says any American official who takes an oath to uphold the US Constitution is disqualified from holding any future office if they “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” or if they have “given aid or comfort” to insurrectionists.

The lawsuit, from Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (“CREW”), is the first high-profile legal case attempting to use the 14th Amendment to derail Trump’s presidential campaign. Krista Kafer, a columnist for the Denver Post and a Republican activist who is among those who filed the suit, said in a statement: “As a longtime Republican who voted for him, I believe Donald Trump disqualified himself from running in 2024 by spreading lies, vilifying election workers and fomenting an attack on the Capitol. Those who by force and by falsehood subvert democracy are unfit to participate in it. That’s why I am part of this lawsuit to prevent an insurrectionist from appearing on Colorado’s ballot.” CREW said in a statement Wednesday: “Based on its laws, the calendar, and our courageous set of plaintiffs and witnesses, Colorado is a good venue to bring this first case, but it will not be the last.”  The group also includes former US Rep. Claudine Schneider and former Colorado Senate Majority Leader Norma Anderson.

The GOP primary in Colorado is on March 5, Super Tuesday, and Trump has a commanding lead in the GOP primary race, according to recent polling. In a statement after the lawsuit was filed, Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said those promoting the 14th Amendment are “are stretching the law beyond recognition, much like the political prosecutors in New York, Georgia, and DC” (referring to Trump’s ongoing criminal indictments.)

Trump’s federal criminal trial on charges stemming from his efforts to overturn the 2020 election is scheduled to begin March 4. He has pleaded not guilty.

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Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen to miss rest of season after suffering partial Achilles tear

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The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Wednesday that outfielder Andrew McCutchen will miss the rest of this season after partially tearing his left Achilles tendon. The Pirates placed McCutchen on the 10-day injured list. McCutchen suffered the injury during Monday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He initially believed he was ‘fine’, even tweeting as much; he later followed-up that tweet about his condition: “Well, no I’m not😞. Dang this sucks”

Th3 37-year-old McCutchen returned to the Pirates last winter on a one-year contract, and has hit 256/.378/.397 (112 OPS+) with 12 home runs, 43 RBI, and 11 stolen bases (on 14 attempts).  He was the 2013 National League Most Valuable Player Award winner, and has appeared in more than 2,000 big-league games, homering 299 times and earning his 2,000th career hit earlier this season.

McCutchen has said he no plans on retiring and he will continue to play – but only with the Pirates: “I’m not done. Tom Brady said he would stop playing when he (stunk). I don’t want to put it in the same context, but when my body tells me I’ve had enough, then I’ve had enough. My body is still saying, ‘Nah, you’re good. You’re fine.’”

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DE Carl Nassib, first openly gay active player in NFL, announces his retirement

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Defensive end Carl Nassib announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday after seven seasons. Nassib, who played for the Browns, Buccaneers (2x) and the Raiders, shared on Instagram that he could “hang up his helmet for the last time” knowing that he gave the sport everything he had.

Nassib wrote: “This is a bittersweet moment for me. Growing up I loved how fun football was. I loved the pursuit of perfection. I loved the small window where every player has to chase their dreams. …I really feel like the luckiest guy on the planet.” He also thanked his family, friends, his agent and the teams he played for, particularly Tampa Bay: “These two [Jason Licht and John Spytek] reignited my career not once… but twice. I was fired twice and they picked me up both times. I played my best football in Tampa and it never would have happened if it wasn’t for those two legends.”

Nassib was drafted by Cleveland in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft. He spent two seasons with the Browns, three seasons with the Buccaneers and two as a member of the Raiders. He finishes his NFL career with 187 combined tackles (128 solo), 45 tackles for loss, 59 quarterback hits, 25.5 sacks, 19 pass deflections, four forced fumbles and one interception in 99 games.

Nassib made history in 2021 when he revealed that he was gay, becoming the first openly gay active NFL player. Per The Athletic’s Vic Tafur, Nassib said that his future plans are to work with the league on diversity, equity and inclusion and “exciting philanthropic efforts”.

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Luke Combs makes history with No. 1, No. 2 spots on Billboard Country chart

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Luke Combs has made history again, this time taking the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the Billboard Country Airplay chart dated Sept. 9.

Combs’ “Love You Anyway” hit #1, his 17th single to top the charts; and Combs’ cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” dropped from the top spot to #2.  The feat marks the first time any artist has held both the No. 1 and No. 2 spots with separate solo songs in the 30+ year history of the Country Airplay chart.

Combs is no stranger to braking records: all 17 of his singles released throughout his career have hit No. 1 at country radio (16 on the Country Airplay chart, and all 17 on the Mediabase country chart.). And back in 2019, his album This One’s for You tied Shania Twain’s record for the longest-ever reign atop the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

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Dan + Shay, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson to headline Shaquille O’Neal Foundation gala in Las Vegas

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Dan + Shay, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Anderson .Paak and Ray Romano will be among the celebrities headlining the annual fundraising gala for Shaquille O’Neal Foundation. The foundation announced the lineup for ‘The Event,’ which will be held on Oct. 7 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Hosted by comedian and actor Joel McHale, The Event is a major fundraiser for the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, which partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs and Communities in Schools to support underserved youth. The Event has raised more than $6 million, helping build new youth athletic courts and fields and supporting the annual Shaq-a-Claus holiday program.

O’Neal said in a news release: “We raised the bar last year, and The Third Event promises to do the same. I’m so grateful to our entertainers who are once again donating their time. I know they will create a night of incredible music and comedy in a true testament to the power of unity to make a difference in kids’ lives.” This year’s proceeds will help build a new joint facility in Las Vegas for a Boys & Girls Club and a Communities in Schools alumni center.

Tickets for the gala are available at AXS.com.

John Legend, Dan + Shay, Jennifer Hudson, Anderson Paak headlining Shaq’s 2023 The Event

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Netflix renews ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ for Season 3

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Netflix has renewed the David E. Kelley legal drama ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ for a third season. Season 3 of the ‘The Lincoln Laywer,’ which is based on the book series by author Michael Connelly, will be based on the fifth Lincoln Lawyer novel, The Gods of Guilt.

The Lincoln Lawyer follows Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) “an iconoclastic idealist, runs his law practice out of the back seat of his Lincoln, as he takes on cases big and small across the expansive city of Los Angeles.” In addition to Garcia-Rulfo, Becki Newton (Lorna), Jazz Raycole (Izzy), Angus Sampson (Cisco) and Yaya DaCosta (Andrea Freemann), among others, will reprise their roles in season three..

Peter Friedlander, vp of scripted series, Netflix U.S. and Canada, said in a statement: “We’re thrilled to bring back The Lincoln Lawyer for a third season. Ted Humphrey and Dailyn Rodriguez have taken us deeper into Mickey Haller’s world, building out characters and stories that have connected with our global audience, and we look forward to seeing what they have in store for everyone’s favorite lawyer. The show continues to top our global lists and it’s a testament to the work from a creative powerhouse team including Michael Connelly, David E. Kelly, Ross Fineman and our partners at A+E Studios.”

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Nirvana’s ‘In Utero’ to celebrate 30th anniversary with super deluxe reissue

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The 30th anniversary of Nirvana’s acclaimed third album In Utero will be celebrated with a super deluxe reissue, arriving on October 27, 2023.

The three Super Deluxe Edition releases comprise a total of 72 tracks with 53 previously unreleased tracks. The unreleased material includes two full concerts — ‘Live In Los Angeles’ in 1993, and the band’s final Seattle performance, ‘Live In Seattle’ in 1994 –in addition to six bonus live tracks from Rome, Springfield, and New York. Additionally, In Utero’s original twelve songs, along with five bonus tracks and B-sides, have been newly remastered from the original analog master stereo tapes. Box set configurations include a limited-edition 8LP Super Deluxe box set, 5CD Super Deluxe box set, 1 LP + 10” edition, 2CD Deluxe edition, and a Digital Super Deluxe edition.

Nirvana recorded In Utero over the course of six days in February 1993 at Pachyderm Studio in Cannon Falls, MN with Albini. The album marked Nirvana’s first #1 debut on the Billboard 200, and has since been certified 6x platinum in the United States.

In Utero 30th Anniversary reissue items are available for pre-order via the band’s official website. The Super Deluxe Edition box set will drop on October 27th; to pre-order, head here.

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