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HARDY shares video for his new song “Rockstar”

HARDY has dropped the video for his latest single, “ROCKSTAR.” The project was produced by Joey Moi with co-production from HARDY and Jacob Durrett. HARDY posted on his socials: “ROCKSTAR’ is my ‘REDNECKER’ for rock ‘n roll. I feel like it’s the first rock song I’ve released that doesn’t take itself seriously and the music video follows suit,” HARDY commented. “Some of my favorite music videos from back in the day were the ones that showed humor, so here’s my tip of the hat to that. Enjoy.

In the video for the tongue-in-cheek rock anthem, HARDY impersonates Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain, Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst, AC/DC’s Angus Young, Queen’s Freddy Mercury and other famous rock icons.

HARDY also just announced his 2024 Quit!! tour, headlining amphitheaters and arenas across North America with support from Kip Moore, Travis Denning, Ella Langley, and Stephen Wilson Jr., and will headline summer music festivals including Watershed, Faster Horses, Country Thunder, and more.

Take a look at the video for ‘Rockstar’ – here.
To stream ‘Rockstar’ head here.

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One killed, over 20 injured in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally

Kansas City Police said that at least one person was killed and at 22 others were injured in a shooting in Kansas City, Missouri, after a rally on Wednesday celebrating the Chiefs Super Bowl victory. Police Chief Stacey Graves said at least 22 people have gunshot wounds, eight of whom had immediately life-threatening injuries and were transported to hospitals within 10 minutes. Seven others had life-threatening injuries, and six had minor injuries. Interim Kansas City fire chief Ross Grundyson added nine of the victims of the shooting were children, but said he does not yet have the ages of all of the victims.

Gunfire rang out as soon as the confetti began falling as the players left the stage, according to witnesses at the parade.Video on social media showed dozens of officers converging to the right side of the stage and running inside Union Station with their weapons drawn. Local News Press-NOW sports director Jacob Mikeil shared video of authorities rushing into the train station next to the stage.

The Kansas City Police Department said in a statement on social media that three suspects were detained after the shooting near a garage west of Union Station The department did not identify the suspects, and according to a preliminary investigation the shooting appears to be criminal in nature and not terrorism. Police Chief Stacey Graves added firearms were recovered: “We have recovered firearms. I don’t have a number for you or a caliber. We have recovered firearms.” 

Lisa Lopez-Galvan was killed in Wednesday’s shooting near the Kansas City Chiefs victory celebration, according to a statement from her sister, Carmen Lopez Murguia. Kansas City radio station KKFI 90.1 on Facebook identified Lopez-Galvan as one of its DJs: “It is with sincere sadness and an extremely heavy and broken heart that we let our community know that KKFI DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan, host of Taste of Tejano lost her life today in the shooting at the KC Chiefs’ rally. Our hearts and prayers are with her family.”

The Kansas City Chiefs organization posted a statement on social media, saying they were saddened by the shooting, calling it a “senseless act of violence” and said that their “hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all of Kansas City.” The team said players, coaches and staff are all safe and that they are in communication with local officials.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce posted on X: “I am heartbroken over the tragedy that took place today. My heart is with all who came out to celebrate with us and have been affected. KC, you mean the world to me.” Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill asked people to join him in prayer for the victims over “this heinous act…Pray that doctors & first responders would have steady hands & that all would experience full healing.”  Quarterback Patrick Mahomes said on the X,“Praying for Kansas City🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽”, and guard Trey Smith said on X: “My thoughts and prayers🙏🏾 are with everyone affected by today’s incidents—a huge thank you to the first responders who ran towards the sound of danger. You’re the ones who should be celebrated today.”

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One killed, over 20 injured in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally

Kansas City Police said that at least one person was killed and at 22 others were injured in a shooting in Kansas City, Missouri, after a rally on Wednesday celebrating the Chiefs Super Bowl victory. Police Chief Stacey Graves said at least 22 people have gunshot wounds, eight of whom had immediately life-threatening injuries and were transported to hospitals within 10 minutes. Seven others had life-threatening injuries, and six had minor injuries. Interim Kansas City fire chief Ross Grundyson added nine of the victims of the shooting were children, but said he does not yet have the ages of all of the victims.

Gunfire rang out as soon as the confetti began falling as the players left the stage, according to witnesses at the parade.Video on social media showed dozens of officers converging to the right side of the stage and running inside Union Station with their weapons drawn. Local News Press-NOW sports director Jacob Mikeil shared video of authorities rushing into the train station next to the stage.

The Kansas City Police Department said in a statement on social media that three suspects were detained after the shooting near a garage west of Union Station The department did not identify the suspects, and according to a preliminary investigation the shooting appears to be criminal in nature and not terrorism. Police Chief Stacey Graves added firearms were recovered: “We have recovered firearms. I don’t have a number for you or a caliber. We have recovered firearms.” 

Lisa Lopez-Galvan was killed in Wednesday’s shooting near the Kansas City Chiefs victory celebration, according to a statement from her sister, Carmen Lopez Murguia. Kansas City radio station KKFI 90.1 on Facebook identified Lopez-Galvan as one of its DJs: “It is with sincere sadness and an extremely heavy and broken heart that we let our community know that KKFI DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan, host of Taste of Tejano lost her life today in the shooting at the KC Chiefs’ rally. Our hearts and prayers are with her family.”

The Kansas City Chiefs organization posted a statement on social media, saying they were saddened by the shooting, calling it a “senseless act of violence” and said that their “hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all of Kansas City.” The team said players, coaches and staff are all safe and that they are in communication with local officials.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce posted on X: “I am heartbroken over the tragedy that took place today. My heart is with all who came out to celebrate with us and have been affected. KC, you mean the world to me.” Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill asked people to join him in prayer for the victims over “this heinous act…Pray that doctors & first responders would have steady hands & that all would experience full healing.”  Quarterback Patrick Mahomes said on the X,“Praying for Kansas City🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽”, and guard Trey Smith said on X: “My thoughts and prayers🙏🏾 are with everyone affected by today’s incidents—a huge thank you to the first responders who ran towards the sound of danger. You’re the ones who should be celebrated today.”

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House Republicans impeaches Alejandro Mayorkas in historic vote over his handling of border

House Republicans narrowly voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border, exactly one week after their first attempt to impeach him. The articles of impeachment against Mayorkas passed on Tuesday 214-213, with the majority made up of only Republicans and three Republicans voting with Democrats against impeachment. The Republican-led House claimed that Mayorkas failed to enforce border laws amid a “crisis” of high illegal immigration, allegations he denies as “baseless.”

Mayorkas is just the second Cabinet secretary in U.S. history to be impeached — and the first in nearly 150 years. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said in a statement: “From his first day in office, Secretary Mayorkas has willfully and consistently refused to comply with federal immigration laws, fueling the worst border catastrophe in American history. He has undermined public trust through multiple false statements to Congress, obstructed lawful oversight of the Department of Homeland Security, and violated his oath of office.  Since this Secretary refuses to do the job that the Senate confirmed him to do, the House must act … [He] deserves to be impeached, and Congress has a constitutional obligation to do so. Next to a declaration of war, impeachment is arguably the most serious authority given to the House and we have treated this matter accordingly.”

Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Mia Ehrenberg said in a statement that “without a shred of evidence or legitimate Constitutional grounds, and despite bipartisan opposition, House Republicans have falsely smeared a dedicated public servant who has spent more than 20 years enforcing our laws and serving our country. Secretary Mayorkas and the Department of Homeland Security will continue working every day to keep Americans safe.”

President Joe Biden harshly criticized House Republicans after the vote for impeachment, saying: “History will not look kindly on House Republicans for their blatant act of unconstitutional partisanship that has targeted an honorable public servant in order to play petty political games.”

Mayorkas will now face a trial in the Democratic-controlled Senate, where a two-thirds majority vote – or 67 senators – will be needed to convict and remove him from office, which is very unlikely. The Senate is out of session, and the soonest it would take up the matter of impeachment would be after lawmakers return to Washington on Feb. 26.

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Astros pitcher Justin Verlander ‘a little bit behind schedule’ with shoulder injury in spring training

Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander, who turns 41 next week, said on Wednesday that he is behind schedule this spring because of a shoulder issue, with his status for Opening Day currently unclear.

MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart was among the reporters to whom Verlander himself revealed the news during a press conference, with the future Hall of Famer saying: “I’m a little bit behind schedule now. I had a little hiccup early on that’s resolved itself, but I have to be really cautious at how I’m building up. I guess my body doesn’t respond the same at 40 as it did at 25. I’m a couple of weeks behind.”

Verlander, acquired from the Mets leading up to last year’s trade deadline, is coming off a 2023 season for the Mets and Astros in which he pitched to a 3.22 ERA and a 3.20 K/BB ratio in 162 1/3 innings. Verlander’s first start of 2023 was delayed by more than a month because of an upper back/shoulder issue.

The three-time Cy Young winner is under contract for 2024 at a salary of $43.3 million, $25 million of which will be paid by the Mets. Verlander’s deal also includes a $35 million option for 2025 that vests automatically if he reaches 140 innings pitched this season. The Mets will also pay a substantial portion of that 2025 contract should the option vest.

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Chiefs sign defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to extension after 4th Super Bowl win

The Kansas City Chiefs announced they have signed their defensive coordinator, Steve Spagnuolo, to a contract extension. The organization did not release any details on length or compensation.

Spagnuolo took the Chiefs to the second-best scoring defense in the regular season in 2023, allowing an average of 17.3 points per game. During the postseason, they held four of the six highest-scoring teams in the league during the regular season to an average of less than 16 points per game. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said on Tuesday: “Very grateful for the job that Spags did with the defensive side. I thought that they were a great example to everybody of taking young guys, teaching them and watching them grow.”

Spagnuolo, 64, has been with the Chiefs for five seasons, the longest he has been at a coaching position since he was with Connecticut in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Spags spent his career moving to the New York Giants in the late 2000s, resulting in their Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. He was an assistant for Reid for eight seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles before heading out on his own coaching journey that included three years as the head coach of the St. Louis Rams from 2009 to 2011. He then spent time with the New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens, and returned to the Giants before the Chiefs hired him in 2019.

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Billy Currington & Kip Moore to embark on co-headlining tour

Billy Currington and Kip Moore have announced a co-headlining spring 2024 amphitheater tour. Serving as support on tour will be Larry Fleet and Redferrin.

Currington recently released two new songs “City Don’t” and “Anchor Man,” and has more music on the way, while Moore embarked on his “Damn Love World Tour” in 2023 in support of his fifth studio album Damn Love. Moore will also be on the road with Hardy this year as support on his “Quit!! Tour.”

Tickets are on sale now; head here for more information.

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‘The Color Purple’ coming to Max on Feb. 16

Max announced that the film The Color Purple will start streaming Feb. 16. The streaming service posted on Instagram“Take a deep breath. Hold your head up. #TheColorPurple will be available to stream February 16, exclusively on Max.”

The Color Purple was written by Marcus Gardley and directed by Blitz Bazawule, with Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones as producers; it is based on the Alice Walker novel and Broadway musical of the same name. The Color Purple opened in theaters in December; the film is nominated at the Academy Awards and the SAG Awards.

The film version follows Celie (Fantasia Barrino), a young woman living in rural Georgia in the early 20th century, as she faces many hardships in her life, including being torn apart from her sister Nettie (Halle Bailey) and living with an abusive husband, Mister (Colman Domingo). An official film synopsis reads: “With the support of sultry singer Shug Avery (Taraji P. Henson) and her stand-her-ground stepdaughter Sofia (Danielle Brooks), Celie ultimately finds extraordinary strength in the unbreakable bonds of a new kind of sisterhood.”

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CBS to air Billy Joel’s 100th Madison Square Garden residency concert

CBS announced they will air Billy Joel’s 100th consecutive Madison Square Garden concert with a special on Sunday, April 14th, posting the news on social media with the caption: “You’re invited to celebrate the 100th milestone. Sunday, April 14th on CBS!”

The concert special will be shot at Joel’s record-breaking 100th consecutive performance at Madison Square Garden as part of his franchise run on March 28th, and also marks his first broadcast network concert. The 100th: Billy Joel at Madison Square Graden – The Greatest Arena Run of All Time celebrates Joel’s historic run at MSG, which concludes in July with his 150th lifetime performance at the historic New York City venue. Since making his debut in December 1978, Joel has sold out every performance at Madison Square Garden, making him the artist with the most sell-outs at the arena.

The 74-year-old Joel will headline a series of stadiums throughout 2024 — among them will be solo dates, as well as co-headlining concerts with Stevie Nicks and Sting, scheduled through the fall.

The 100th: Billy Joel at Madison Square Graden – The Greatest Arena Run of All Time will also stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

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CBS to air Billy Joel’s 100th Madison Square Garden residency concert

CBS announced they will air Billy Joel’s 100th consecutive Madison Square Garden concert with a special on Sunday, April 14th, posting the news on social media with the caption: “You’re invited to celebrate the 100th milestone. Sunday, April 14th on CBS!”

The concert special will be shot at Joel’s record-breaking 100th consecutive performance at Madison Square Garden as part of his franchise run on March 28th, and also marks his first broadcast network concert. The 100th: Billy Joel at Madison Square Graden – The Greatest Arena Run of All Time celebrates Joel’s historic run at MSG, which concludes in July with his 150th lifetime performance at the historic New York City venue. Since making his debut in December 1978, Joel has sold out every performance at Madison Square Garden, making him the artist with the most sell-outs at the arena.

The 74-year-old Joel will headline a series of stadiums throughout 2024 — among them will be solo dates, as well as co-headlining concerts with Stevie Nicks and Sting, scheduled through the fall.

The 100th: Billy Joel at Madison Square Graden – The Greatest Arena Run of All Time will also stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

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