Month: April 2024

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Vikings suspend OC Wes Phillips 3 weeks after resolution of December ’23 DWI arrest

Vector logo of the Minnesota Vikings^ NFL Football Team on purple background

ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reported that the Minnesota Vikings confirmed the suspension of offensive coordinator Wes Phillips for three weeks without pay following the legal resolution of a 2023 traffic stop in Minneapolis. The suspension began Tuesday and will run until April 22, with Phillips returning to work on April 23.

The Star Tribune noted Phillips was arrested on Dec. 8 for suspicion of drunken driving. Phillips had been stopped on Interstate Highway 394 at approximately 9:45 p.m. CT.  Minnesota State Patrol stated that a Philips showed signs of impairment, with his blood alcohol content testing at 0.10 (the legal limit in Minnesota is 0.08). Phillips was booked into the Hennepin County jail and released early the next morning after posting $300 bond. He accompanied the team to Las Vegas later that day and continued working through the end of the regular season.

The 45-year-old Phillips entered a guilty plea to an amended charge of misdemeanor careless driving on Feb. 15; paying a $300 fine and $78 surcharge. He was assigned to perform eight hours of community work at a nonprofit within 60 days.

Phillips, the son of former NFL head coach Wade Phillips and grandson of Bum Phillips, is going into his third year as the Vikings’ offensive coordinator (per SI.com). Phillips also coached with the Cowboys and several college programs earlier in his career.

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Rajon Rondo announces retirement from NBA after 16 seasons

Rajon Rondo attends World Premier of Disney-Pixar’s "Cars 3" in Anaheim Convention Center on June 10th 2017^ Anaheim^ CA.

Veteran guard Rajon Rondo has announced his retirement from the NBA after 16 seasons, four All-Star selections and two championships.

Rondo made the announcement during an appearance this week on the All the Smoke podcast; when asked by host Matt Barnes if the NBA has seen the last of him, Rondo replied: “Absolutely, yeah, I’m done. I can’t. I’d rather spend time with my kids.” Rondo, 38, last played in the 2021-22 season with the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers; he did not play last season, or during the current 2023-24 campaign.  He added: “What a time, it was definitely something that I never took for granted when I was in the game. I loved every minute of it, and I appreciate the brotherhood that I was able to share and bond and grow with over the years. I’ve learned so much in this game and it’s made me the man who I am today. … I tell people all the time, this wasn’t a dream of mine, it was a goal. I was able to lock in, stay disciplined, I didn’t party a lot in college. But it was worth the sacrifice of me getting to where I wanted to be in life.”

Rondo entered the NBA as the No. 21 overall pick by the Phoenix Suns, but was traded during the draft to the Boston Celtics, where he won his first championship in 2008 and stayed until being traded to the Dallas Mavericks during the 2014-15 campaign. Rondo also played for the Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans, Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers and Cavaliers. Rondo also won a title in 2020 with the Lakers.

Over 957 career appearances, Rondo averaged 9.8 points, 7.9 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game. In 2009-10 and 2012-13, he averaged a career-high 13.7 points per game; and in 2011-12 and 2015-16, he logged a career-high 11.7 assists per game.

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Country Daypop

Jordan Davis & NeedToBreathe teaming up for ‘CMT Crossroads’, 2024 CMT Awards

Jordan Davis performs at CMT's RAMJAM on June 3^ 2019 at TopGolf in Nashville^ Tennessee.

Jordan Davis and the band NEEDTOBREATHE will be teaming up for their first live performance together at the CMT Awards, taking place on April 7 at the Moody Center in Austin, TX. Davis will be making his stage debut on the CMT Music Awards main stage; his song “Next Thing You Know” earned him two nominations in the “Male Video of the Year” and “Video of the Year” award categories. The multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE, known for hits “Brother” and “Multiplied,” has appeared on stage at the CMT Music Awards stage before in 2021,  performing alongside Carrie Underwood for the performance of “I Wanna Remember.”

Davis and NEEDTOBREATHE will also headline a special taping of “CMT CROSSROADS” on April 5 at the University of Texas at Austin’s UT Tower. Fans can register at gothamcasting.com for the opportunity to attend the “CMT Crossroads” taping. Other events before the show include specials with Little Big Town, a HARDY and Nickelback crossover, and a CMT Hot 20 Music Awards Preview.

The 2024 CMT Music Awards, hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and airing on CBS, will see performances from some of country’s biggest stars — Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town and Sugarland, and Sam Hunt are among the artists that will hit the stage. Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson and Megan Moroney lead the nominations with three each.

Head to cmt.com/cmt-music-awards for more information.

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Melissa Peterman reuniting with Reba McEntire on NBC Comedy Pilot

Melissa Peterman on February 19^ 2022 in Beverly Hills^ CA

Melissa Peterman will join Reba McEntire’s as-yet-untitled new multi-camera comedy series on NBC, alongside ‘Blue Beetle’ star Belissa Escobedo.

Peterman and McEntire co-starred in Reba’s eponymous TV series from 2001-2007 from executive producers Kevin Abbott, Michael Hanel and Mindy Schultheis, who are returning for the new project alongside new addition, Julie Abbott.

Us Magazine reports that the pilot follows Bobbie (McEntire) who inherits her father’s restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had. Peterman will portray Gabby, a bartender who has worked at the tavern for quite some time. and described as ‘a bit needy and dramatic and would have loved to be Bobbie’s sister.’ Escobedo stars as Bobbie’s sister Isabella, ‘an enthusiastic 20-something, who has studied psychology and loves to analyze people. She is thrilled to start working at the tavern and is full of “great” ideas about how to bring it to life.’

Peterman is completing her run as Brenda Sparks on CBS’ Big Bang Theory spinoff prequel series, Young Sheldon, currently airing its seventh and final season. McEntire has also appeared in Young Sheldon as the character June, though she and Peterman have never shared the screen due to scheduling issues. Peterman and McEntire also co-host the Living & Learning With Reba McEntire podcast, and Peterman is the executive producer and host of the game show, Person, Place or Thing for Fox First Run.

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Melissa Peterman reuniting with Reba McEntire on NBC Comedy Pilot

Melissa Peterman on February 19^ 2022 in Beverly Hills^ CA

Melissa Peterman will join Reba McEntire’s as-yet-untitled new multi-camera comedy series on NBC, alongside ‘Blue Beetle’ star Belissa Escobedo.

Peterman and McEntire co-starred in Reba’s eponymous TV series from 2001-2007 from executive producers Kevin Abbott, Michael Hanel and Mindy Schultheis, who are returning for the new project alongside new addition, Julie Abbott.

Us Magazine reports that the pilot follows Bobbie (McEntire) who inherits her father’s restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had. Peterman will portray Gabby, a bartender who has worked at the tavern for quite some time. and described as ‘a bit needy and dramatic and would have loved to be Bobbie’s sister.’ Escobedo stars as Bobbie’s sister Isabella, ‘an enthusiastic 20-something, who has studied psychology and loves to analyze people. She is thrilled to start working at the tavern and is full of “great” ideas about how to bring it to life.’

Peterman is completing her run as Brenda Sparks on CBS’ Big Bang Theory spinoff prequel series, Young Sheldon, currently airing its seventh and final season. McEntire has also appeared in Young Sheldon as the character June, though she and Peterman have never shared the screen due to scheduling issues. Peterman and McEntire also co-host the Living & Learning With Reba McEntire podcast, and Peterman is the executive producer and host of the game show, Person, Place or Thing for Fox First Run.

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Rock Daypop

Recordings from Lauryn Hill, Guns N’ Roses and more to be inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame

Ms. Lauryn Hill performs during 'The MLH Caravan: A Diaspora Calling' tour^ Wednesday^ January 31^ 2017 at Heinz Hall^ in Pittsburgh PA

The Recording Academy announced the 2024 inductees for the Grammy Hall of Fame. Per Variety, Lauryn Hill‘s “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” Guns N’ Roses’ “Appetite For Destruction” and De La Soul’s “3 Feet High and Rising” will all be inducted at the inaugural Grammy Hall of Fame gala and concert on May 21 at the NOVO Theater in Los Angeles.

Ten recordings in total will be inducted, including recordings from Buena Vista Social Club, Donna Summer, Charley Pride, Wanda Jackson, Kid Ory’s Creole Orchestra, the Doobie Brothers and William Bell. Per the Grammy Hall of Fame’s guidelines, eligible albums are said to “exhibit qualitative or historical significance and are at least 25 years old.”  This year’s induction class consists of six singles and four albums. All four albums were the artists’ debut studio albums.

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said in a press release: “We’re proud to unveil the diverse mix of recordings entering the Grammy Hall of Fame in its 50th year. The music showcased here has played a pivotal role in shaping our cultural landscape, and it’s a true honor to recognize these songs and recordings, along with the profound influence each has had on music and beyond.”

The Grammy Hall of Fame was created in 1973 to honor recordings that were released prior to the inception of the Grammy Awards in 1958. The 2024 class will be saluted at the Grammy Museum’s inaugural Grammy Hall of Fame Gala and concert on May 21 at the NOVO Theater in Los Angeles.

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The Black Keys announces 2024 ‘International Players’ North American tour

Drummer Patrick Carney of the Black Keys at the Deck the Hall Ball in Seattle^ WA on December 8^ 2010.

The Black Keys have announced a fall 2024 North American tour in support of their new album Ohio Players, which drops this Friday.  The band posted on social media: “It’s Official – INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS TOUR is coming. North America dates begin September 17th with special guests @theheadandtheheart for select cities. Tickets on sale Friday, April 5th at 10am local time. Join the FREE Lonely Boys & Girls Club now and receive early access to pre-sale tickets starting Wednesday, April 3rd at 10am local time through to Thursday, April 4th at 10pm local time. A limited number of VIP packages will also be available including premium tickets, sound check access, exclusive merchandise and more. @americanexpress card Member pre-sale starts April 2nd at 10am local through to April 4th at 10pm local.”

Ohio Players will mark the Black Keys’ 12th studio album and their first since 2022’s Dropout Boogie. The new album features contributions from Beck, Greg Kurstin and Noel Gallagher, and includes the previously-released singles “Beautiful People (Stay High),” “I Forgot to Be Your Lover” and “This Is Nowhere.”

The North American leg of the International Players Tour begins on Sept. 17 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and concludes on Nov. 12 in Detroit. Indie folk band the Head and the Heart and Circa Waves will appear as special guests on select dates.

Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time, with pre-sales available now via Ticketmaster.

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Pop Daypop

Lady Gaga returning to perform eight dates for ‘Jazz & Piano’ Las Vegas Residency

Lady Gaga at the premiere for Maestro at the Academy Museum.LOS ANGELES^ USA. December 12^ 2023

Lady Gaga is returning to Las Vegas this summer, adding eight more dates to her “Jazz & Piano” residency which first debuted in 2019.

The new run of shows will kick off on June 19 at Park MGM’s Dolby Live and conclude on July 6. The original “Jazz & Piano” setlist included 16 covers of American classics, like Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” and “Luck Be a Lady,” Dinah Washington’s “What a Diff’rence a Day Makes,” Cher’s “Bang Bang” and George and Ira Gershwin’s “Someone to Watch Over Me.” In addition to jazz standards, the residency also features renditions of Gaga’s own hits like “Poker Face” and “Born This Way.”

Gaga revived the residency last summer following the death of Tony Bennett, with whom Gaga was a frequent collaborator. The setlist includes several songs that the pair recorded and performed together, such as “Cheek to Cheek” and “The Lady Is a Tramp.”

Tickets are on sale now; full ticket info is available on the residency’s website.

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Entertainment Daypop

Lady Gaga returning to perform eight dates for ‘Jazz & Piano’ Las Vegas Residency

Lady Gaga at the premiere for Maestro at the Academy Museum.LOS ANGELES^ USA. December 12^ 2023

Lady Gaga is returning to Las Vegas this summer, adding eight more dates to her “Jazz & Piano” residency which first debuted in 2019.

The new run of shows will kick off on June 19 at Park MGM’s Dolby Live and conclude on July 6. The original “Jazz & Piano” setlist included 16 covers of American classics, like Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” and “Luck Be a Lady,” Dinah Washington’s “What a Diff’rence a Day Makes,” Cher’s “Bang Bang” and George and Ira Gershwin’s “Someone to Watch Over Me.” In addition to jazz standards, the residency also features renditions of Gaga’s own hits like “Poker Face” and “Born This Way.”

Gaga revived the residency last summer following the death of Tony Bennett, with whom Gaga was a frequent collaborator. The setlist includes several songs that the pair recorded and performed together, such as “Cheek to Cheek” and “The Lady Is a Tramp.”

Tickets are on sale now; full ticket info is available on the residency’s website.

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BTS’ Suga shares trailer for ‘D-Day’ concert film

BTS members (left-right) SUGA^ Jin^ J-Hope^ RM^ Jimin^ and Jungkook at the Forum Los Angeles in Inglewood^ CA. December 6 2019

Suga, K-pop star and member of BTS, teased his concert film “Suga | Agust D Tour ‘D-Day’ The Movie” with a new trailer.

‘D-Day’ The Movie features footage from the grand finale of Suga’s Suga | Agust D Tour ‘D-Day’ The Final World Tour, which ran from April-August 2023. According to a press release, the concert film celebrates Suga and shares “the encore concert encompassing his rich musical world and explosive energy,” with BTS members RM, Jimin and Jungkook appearing as special guests.

Suga released his debut full-length album as a solo artist, D-Day, in April 2023, featuring the singles “People Pt. 2” and “Haegeum.”  ‘D-Day’ The Movie will screen April 10 and 13 in more than 3,000 theaters worldwide, including the United States. For ticket information, head: here.

Check out the trailer for “Suga | Agust D Tour ‘D-Day’ The Movie” – here.

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