Month: March 2024

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Country Daypop

Brantley Gilbert shares his latest song, ‘Off the Rails’

Brantley Gilbert performs at CBS Radio's Stars & Strings event at the Chicago Theatre on November 9^ 2016 in Chicago^ Illinois.

Brantley Gilbert is sharing his latest single, “Off The Rails”, posting on his socials: “OFF THE RAILS IS OUT NOW!!! This song captures the energy we’re bringin to y’all on the road this year… So y’all turn it up to 12 and tag the folks you go OFF THE RAILS with… We’ll see y’all tomorrow night to kick this thing off in Alabama… It’s gonna be a year to remember and we’re just getting started 🚂 🚂 🚂 🚂 Link in bio to listen”

The singer also just kicked-off the ‘Off The Rails’ Tour, with Gilbert sharing of the trek: “we’ve got some big plans for the Off The Rails Tour. Not only will we be sprinkling in some new tracks, but we’ve found a way to add even more songs into the setlist, so you’ll be hearing a good mix of longtime favorites, deep cuts and unreleased material. We’re really looking forward to giving BG Nation the first taste of what we have in store for the next album…it’s going to be a wild ride.” The Off The Rails Tour will also feature special guests Dylan Marlowe, Struggle Jennings and Demun Jones.

Take a look at the lyric video for ‘Off The Rails’ – here.

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Country Daypop

Morgan Wade drops the single “2AM In London”

Morgan Wade on stage at Hard Rock Live. HOLLYWOOD^ FLORIDA - OCTOBER 15^ 2022

Morgan Wade has dropped her single “2AM in London”, the follow-up to her 2023 sophomore album Psychopath. You can take a listen to “2AM in London” – here.

Wade previously debuted “2AM in London” live onstage in December at a benefit concert in her hometown of Floyd, VA as well as the song, “Life With You”. To see Wade debut “2AM in London” live at the Floyd Country Store last year, head – here.

Wade will be on the road this spring for her headlining tour, before joining Alanis Morisette for a summer amphitheater tour. For tickets and a full list of tour dates visit Wade’s website.

Stream “2AM in London” : here.

Morgan Wade’s Authentic Songwriting And Beautiful Vocals Shine On Somber New Ballad, “2AM In London”

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Entertainment Daypop

Two of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ homes raided by Homeland Security amid sex trafficking investigation

Sean 'Diddy' Combs at 2011 Grammy Awards on February 13^ 2011 in Los Angeles^ CA

Law enforcement agents have reportedly raided homes owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs’ homes in Miami and Los Angeles in connection to an ‘ongoing’ sex trafficking investigation. Helicopter footage showed Homeland Security raid at the rapper’s Beverly Hills home on Monday.

According to Los Angeles station FOX 11, Homeland Security raided both Diddyl’s Los Angeles and Miami homes on Monday, March 25 in connection with a federal sex trafficking investigation. Multiple people, including Diddy’s sons Justin and King Combs, were detained at the scene. According to video footage, there appears to be dozens of armed agents in full tactical gear with rifles walking in and out of the Beverly Hills residence; it’s unclear if Diddy is present at either home.

A representative for Homeland Security Investigations told TMZ: “Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners. We will provide further information as it becomes available.

Diddy has faced numerous allegations of sexual misconduct in recent months; his ex-girlfriend Cassie (full name is Casandra Ventura) who dated on and off from 2007 to 2018, was the first to accuse Diddy of rape, assault and repeated physical abuse in a November 2023 lawsuit. The lawsuit between the exes was settled quickly and “amicably,” Diddy said in a statement. Diddy later faced three new lawsuits before the end of the year, in which he was accused of sexual assault, revenge porn and being involved in the “gang rape” of a 17-year-old girl.

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Entertainment Daypop

Rebel Wilson alleges that Sacha Baron Cohen is the A-list celebrity ‘threatening’ her over memoir

Rebel Wilson at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center. BEVERLY HILLS^ CA. March 12^ 2023

Rebel Wilson has named Sacha Baron Cohen as the ‘A-list Hollywood star’ who is allegedly trying to “threaten” her over her upcoming memoir, “Rebel Rising.” Wilson, 44, posted a picture of a binder and a purple pen in an Instagram Story on Monday, writing: “I will not be bullied or silenced with high priced lawyers or PR crisis managers. The ‘a—hole’ that I am talking about in ONE CHAPTER of my book is Sasha Baron Cohen.” Wilson and Cohen worked together in 2016’s “The Brothers Grimsby,” which also starred Penélope Cruz, Sam Hazeldine and Cohen’s wife, Isla Fisher.

A spokesperson for Cohen, 52, issued a statement in response to Wilson’s claims later on Monday, which read: “While we appreciate the importance of speaking out, these demonstrably false claims are directly contradicted by extensive detailed evidence, including contemporaneous documents, film footage, and eyewitness accounts from those present before, during, and after the production of ‘The Brothers Grimsby’.”

Wilson’s revelation comes days after she alleged an ‘A-list’ star (now identified as Cohen) hired a crisis PR firm and lawyers to hinder her book sales when she told the Cohen that she planned to dedicate a whole chapter to him. Wilson wrote in a now-deleted post: “now the a–hole is trying to threaten me. He’s hired a crisis PR manager and lawyers. He’s trying to stop press coming out about my new book.”

Wilson’s memoir, “Rebel Rising,” is currently set for release on April 2.

Sacha Baron Cohen Responds to Rebel Wilson’s Memoir Claims

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Rock Daypop

Styx bassist Ricky Phillips announces departure from band after over 20 years

Guitarist Ricky Phillips with Styx performs live at the Dow Event Center.Saginaw^ MI / USA - March 20^ 2018

Ricky Phillips, Styx’s bassist for over 20 years, has announced that he’s leaving the group.

In a message to fans on Facebook, the bassist shared: “Dear Friends, after touring for 50 years with The Baby’s, Bad English, opening for Tina Turner (on the Private Dancer tour with John Parr), Belinda Carlisle’s first solo tour, rehearsing in Tahoe and recording at Little Mountain in Canada with Jimmy Page and David Coverdale and writing, touring, and co-producing 10/10 with Ronnie Montrose, to name a chosen few…l’m taking a breather. My last 20+ years of touring and recording with my friends in Styx has come to an end. I am taking a break from the road. I’m not retiring, just taking a break. Presently, I have accepted an offer to co-produce a project in a studio close to home. I’ve known since I was a kid that live performance is in my blood so, in time I will post any future engagements or commitments. But for right now, Melissa and I will share coffee talk and meals from home…with our critters close by. Of course, I will always cherish the adventurous days recording and touring with Styx. And, I will truly miss the wonderfully-crazy and faithful Styx fans…whose smiling faces I often saw more than my own family. Peace be with you all…and Happy Trails, Ricky”

Prior to joining Styx in 2003, Phillips performed with the Babys, Bad English, Coverdale-Page and Ted Nugent. Styx responded to Phillips’ on their Facebook page with a show of support for their longtime bandmate, writing: “It was a joy to spend two decades with Ricky Phillips in Styx and we wish him all the best in his next adventure. He’ll always be a part of the Styx family and we’ll miss his presence on our stage and in our touring lives. With all our love, The Styx Family.”

Styx is currently on tour, and a replacement for Phillips has yet to be announced. Chuck Panozzo, who co-founded Styx and was the original bassist, is still involved with the band at a limited capacity due to his HIV diagnosis.

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Rock Daypop

Slash to embark on 2024 S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Traveling Blues Festival this summer

Guitarist Saul Hudson alias Slash during performance in Prague^ Czech republic^ February 11^ 2013

Slash is set to embark on the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival Summer 2024 Tour in support of his new blues covers album Orgy of the Damned.  The traveling roadshow’s name is an acronym that stands for “Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Equality N’ Tolerance.”

The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival Summer 2024 Tour kicks-off July 5 in Bonner, Montana, hitting cities including Los Angeles, Cincinnati, Toronto, Boston, New York, Atlanta, and Huntsville before concluding on Aug. 17 in Grand Prairie, Texas. The trek will see the Guns N’ Roses guitarist sharing the bill with a rotating cast of modern blues and blues-adjacent icons such as Warren Haynes Band, Keb’ ‘Mo, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Robert Randolph, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, ZZ Ward, Jackie Venson, and Larkin Poe.

General tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.

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Pop Daypop

Ariana Grande’s ‘Eternal Sunshine (Slightly Deluxe)’ features four additional songs

Ariana Grande at Billboard's 13th Annual Women in Music gala at Pier 36; New York^ NY - December 6^ 2018

Ariana Grande’s deluxe version of her latest album, dubbed Eternal Sunshine (Slightly Deluxe), is out now via Republic Records.

The new version features four additional songs including “Supernatural” featuring Troye Sivan, “Imperfect For You (Acoustic),” “True Story (A Capella),” and the previously released “Yes, And?” featuring Mariah Carey.”

Eternal Sunshine debuted at No. 1 on the charts and became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day in 2024 so far. The chart-topping single “Yes, And?” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and marked Grande’s eighth No. 1 and 21st Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

To stream Eternal Sunshine (Slightly Deluxe), head here.

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Pop Daypop

Olivia Rodrigo releases ‘GUTS (spilled)’, music video for ‘obsessed’

Olivia Rodrigo at the TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on November 13^ 2023 in Los Angeles^ CA

Olivia Rodrigo has released the deluxe edition of her sophomore album GUTS, titled ‘GUTS (spilled)’, featuring five additional songs including her new single “obsessed.” Rodrigo co-wrote “obsessed” with Daniel Nigro, who produced GUTS as well as her debut album SOUR, along with Annie Clark (who records as St. Vincent). The song originally appeared as a hidden track on the red D2C exclusive vinyl, standard black, and additional retail variants of GUTS vinyl.

Rodrigo posted on social media: “GUTS (spilled) is out!!!!! and the music video for obsessed too!!! I made obsessed with @dan_nigro and @st_vincent almost 3 years ago (🤯) and I’m so stoked it’s finally out in the world. it’s always been one of my favorites and it’s been so fun to play live every night on tour. I’m so proud of the songs stranger, girl I’ve always been, and scared of my guitar as well and especialllyyy excited about so american. hope you guys dig!!!!!! the GUTS have been spilled!!!!”

Rodrigo also released a music video for “obsessed”, which you can check out – here. Aside from ‘obsessed,’ GUTS (Spilled) features the bonus songs “girl i’ve always been,” “scared of my guitar,” and “stranger” (hidden tracks from other color vinyl variants of GUTS). The brand-new song “so american” is also included on GUTS (spilled), which was recorded following the release of GUTS. 

To stream GUTS (spilled), head here.

Olivia Rodrigo drops ‘Guts’ deluxe edition

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News Daypop

1 man killed, his brother injured in 1st fatal California mountain lion attack in 20 years

Mountain Lion Warning Sign Along a Tree Covered Hiking Trail in O'Neill Regional Park^ CA

Officials have confirmed that an attack by a mountain lion in a remote Northern California region west of Lake Tahoe left one man dead and his brother injured, marking the first fatal incident by a mountain lion in the state in 20 years.

The attack took place on Saturday afternoon while the brothers, ages 21 and 18, were out searching for shed deer antlers near the El Dorado National Forest, about 52 miles northeast of Sacramento. An 18-year-old man called 911 on Saturday at about 1:13 p.m. PT to report that he and his brother had been attacked by the mountain lion in Georgetown and he had become separated from his older sibling, according to a statement from the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office.  Georgetown is a small town north of Placerville, California.

When sheriff’s deputies and paramedics arrived at the scene near Georgetown around 1:34 p.m., they located the injured teenager and began administering first aid. The teenager sustained “traumatic injuries to his face” and transported to a nearby hospital. Information on his condition was not immediately disclosed. Additional deputies sent to the scene launched a search for the teenager’s brother, finding the 21-year-old man nearby lying motionless on the ground with the mountain lion crouched next to him. According to a statement, “deputies discharged their firearms in order to scare the mountain lion off so they could render medical aid,” but by the time they reached the victim, he was dead.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife said in a statement on social media: “Following the mountain lion attack today, Sat., March 23, 2024, in Georgetown, California, a mountain lion was euthanized near the scene of the attack. The mountain lion has been sent to the CDFW forensics laboratory to obtain DNA information and general health of the lion.”

Authorities said mountain lion attacks are rare, and most verified encounters between the big cats and humans are not fatal. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, before Saturday’s attack there had been only three fatal mountain lion attacks on humans in California since 1994, the most recent involving a 35-year-old male who was fatally mauled in 2004 at Whiting Ranch Regional Park in Orange County.

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Indianapolis bar shooting leaves 1 dead, 5 injured

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department cars. IMPD has jurisdiction in Marion County.

Authorities confirmed that one person was killed and five others were injured after a shooting erupted outside a bar early Sunday morning. One of the injured was identified as an off-duty Indianapolis Metro police officer.

The police said in a news release that two off-duty Indianapolis Metro Police officers were working security at a bar at 9449 E. Washington St. when, around 1:30 a.m., there was a “disturbance in the parking lot .. At some point, there was an exchange of gunfire between the two officers and at least one suspect, resulting in one officer being shot …When first responders arrived at the scene, other officers rendered aid to their colleague, who was taken to a hospital in stable condition.”

Four other people also suffered gunshot wounds, with the victims identified as two 45-year-old men, a 42-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman. Police say another male victim showed up with an apparent gunshot wound at Community East Hospital, where he later died.

Police recovered one firearm at the scene, while officials say they continue to work to determine how the victims suffered their injuries. The two off-duty officers have been placed on administrative leave as police continue their investigation.

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