Month: May 2024

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Country Daypop

Carly Pearce shares the video for her latest single “Fault Line”

Carly Pearce at the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year Honoring Jon Bon Jovi at the Convention Center on February 2^ 2024 in Los Angeles^ CA

Carly Pearce has shared the video for ‘Fault Line,’ the latest song off her upcoming album Hummingbird, due out June 7.

Pearce took to social media to announce the song, sharing: “fault line” is my little ode to the era of country music that made me fall in love with it. When I was little, my grandpa bought me album sets from every decade of country music and told me to study it. I fell in love with the early sounds & wrote this song as if I was an artist living in that time. I can’t help but hear Tammy & George singing it in my head 🙂 Link in bio to pre-save my new album out June 7 ❤”

Adds Carly: “Some of my favorite songs were in the era of Tammy Wynette and George Jones. “‘Fault Line’ is my take on writing one of those classic, ‘I’m gonna rip your head off’ country songs. The playful angst in this song makes it one of my favorite moments on the record.”

Pearce has previously shared five other songs from Hummingbird, including “We Don’t Fight Anymore” with Chris Stapleton, and more recently “My Place.”

Check out the official music video for “Fault Line” – here.
To pre-save ‘Hummingbird’, head here.

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Country Daypop

Darius Rucker announces 15th annual ‘DARIUS & FRIENDS’ benefit concert

Darius Rucker in concert at Hard Rock Live. HOLLYWOOD^ FLORIDA - MARCH 19^ 2023

Darius Rucker has revealed the details for his 15th annual ‘Darius & Friends’ concert benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, taking place at the historic Ryman Auditorium on Monday, June 3rd

This year’s Darius & Friends event will once again will feature a surprise all-star roster of friends; the annual event unofficially kicks off the week of CMA Fest in downtown Nashville, and has raised more than $3.6 million to date.

Rucker will also be releasing his first book, a memoir titled Life’s Too Short, on May 28th. The memoir explores the “story of Rucker’s life through the lens of the music that defined it.” To pre-order Life’s Too Short, head HERE.

Rucker will also be hitting the road with his Hootie & the Blowfish bandmates in May for the Summer Camp with Trucks tour (for info, head HERE.)

Rucker has supported St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for nearly two decades. After taking a tour of the hospital, Rucker learned how St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats, and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Tickets to the 15th annual benefit concert are on sale now; head HERE for more information.

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Pop Daypop

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs issues apology after footage of him assaulting ex-Cassie Ventura in 2016 surfaces

Sean 'P Diddy' Combs at TAO Asian Bistro and Nightclub Fourth Anniversary Party^ TAO Nightclub at The Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino^ Las Vegas^ October 3^ 2009

On Sunday, Sean “Diddy” Combs issued an apology after the release of a 2016 video that shows him shoving and kicking his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.

CNN obtained and released the security footage in question on Friday, May 17, in which Diddy could be seen pushing over and kicking Cassie in front of an elevator at the now-closed InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles. As Cassie walks toward the elevator wearing a hoodie and carrying a bag, Diddy is shown running out of a hotel room after her, wearing a towel around his waist. They meet at the elevator, where Diddy yanks her to the ground before kicking her, picking up her bags and attempting to drag her back to the room. Cassie proceeds to get up and make a call on a hotel phone located near the elevator, and Diddy later returns to the elevator, shoves Cassie into a corner and throws an object in her direction.

The 54-year-old Combs responded via a video on Instagram, captioned: “I’m truly sorry.” He proceeds to state: “It’s so difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life Sometimes you gotta do that. I was f—– up. I mean I hit rock bottom but I make no excuses. My behavior on that video is inexcusable … I take full responsibility for my actions in that video .. Disgusted. I was disgusted then when I did it, I’m disgusted now. I went and I sought out professional help, going to therapy, going to rehab. I had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry, but I’m committed to be a better man. Each and every day.”  He concludes the video by stating that he is “not asking for forgiveness,” and is “truly sorry.”

Prior to the video showing Combs assault on Ventura, the rapper vehemently denied he allegations of abuse and rape, calling them “offensive and outrageous.” Just days after Ventura’s November 2023 lawsuit against Combs, the pair settled for an undisclosed amount, which the rapper claimed was in “no way an admission of wrongdoing” at the time.

In response to Combs’ video apology, Cassie‘s legal team issued a statement. Meredith Firetog, a partner at Wigdor LLP, shared the following with Us Weekly: “Combs’ most recent statement is more about himself than the many people he has hurt. When Cassie and multiple other women came forward, he denied everything and suggested that his victims were looking for a payday. That he was only compelled to ‘apologize’ once his repeated denials were proven false shows his pathetic desperation, and no one will be swayed by his disingenuous words.”

 

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Entertainment Daypop

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs issues apology after footage of him assaulting ex-Cassie Ventura in 2016 surfaces

Sean 'P Diddy' Combs at TAO Asian Bistro and Nightclub Fourth Anniversary Party^ TAO Nightclub at The Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino^ Las Vegas^ October 3^ 2009

On Sunday, Sean “Diddy” Combs issued an apology after the release of a 2016 video that shows him shoving and kicking his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.

CNN obtained and released the security footage in question on Friday, May 17, in which Diddy could be seen pushing over and kicking Cassie in front of an elevator at the now-closed InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles. As Cassie walks toward the elevator wearing a hoodie and carrying a bag, Diddy is shown running out of a hotel room after her, wearing a towel around his waist. They meet at the elevator, where Diddy yanks her to the ground before kicking her, picking up her bags and attempting to drag her back to the room. Cassie proceeds to get up and make a call on a hotel phone located near the elevator, and Diddy later returns to the elevator, shoves Cassie into a corner and throws an object in her direction.

The 54-year-old Combs responded via a video on Instagram, captioned: “I’m truly sorry.” He proceeds to state: “It’s so difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life Sometimes you gotta do that. I was f—– up. I mean I hit rock bottom but I make no excuses. My behavior on that video is inexcusable … I take full responsibility for my actions in that video .. Disgusted. I was disgusted then when I did it, I’m disgusted now. I went and I sought out professional help, going to therapy, going to rehab. I had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry, but I’m committed to be a better man. Each and every day.”  He concludes the video by stating that he is “not asking for forgiveness,” and is “truly sorry.”

Prior to the video showing Combs assault on Ventura, the rapper vehemently denied he allegations of abuse and rape, calling them “offensive and outrageous.” Just days after Ventura’s November 2023 lawsuit against Combs, the pair settled for an undisclosed amount, which the rapper claimed was in “no way an admission of wrongdoing” at the time.

In response to Combs’ video apology, Cassie‘s legal team issued a statement. Meredith Firetog, a partner at Wigdor LLP, shared the following with Us Weekly: “Combs’ most recent statement is more about himself than the many people he has hurt. When Cassie and multiple other women came forward, he denied everything and suggested that his victims were looking for a payday. That he was only compelled to ‘apologize’ once his repeated denials were proven false shows his pathetic desperation, and no one will be swayed by his disingenuous words.”

 

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Entertainment Daypop

See Russell Crowe in the trailer for ‘The Exorcism’

Russell Crowe’s Indoor Garden Party featuring The Gentleman Barber in concert in Taranto^ Puglia^ Italy 22.06.2023

Vertical Films has released the trailer for The Exorcism, shortly after announced the release date of June 7 in theaters after acquiring the rights to the Miramax film. Joshua John Miller, son of The Exorcist star Jason Miller, directed and co-wrote the film alongside M.A. Fortin.

The Exorcism stars Russell Crowe stars as troubled actor Anthony Miller, who begins to unravel while making a supernatural horror movie. Ryan Simpkins stars as Crowe’s estranged daughter, with David Hyde Pierce portraying a real priest brought onto the set of the movie to help. Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey and Adam Goldberg also star.

You can check out the trailer for The Exorcism – here.

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Rock Daypop

KK’s Priest and Accept to embark on 2024 ‘Full Metal Assault Tour’

KK's Priest perform live at the o2 ritz manchester uk. Manchester^ United Kingdom^ 11th october 2023.

KK’s Priest and Accept are hitting the road for the Full Metal Assault North American tour, kicking off on August 31st in Los Angeles at the World Famous Whisky A Go-Go before playing The Rainbow Backyard Bash the next day.  The tour will make stop in cities including Toronto, Montreal, New York, City, and Nashville before wrapping in San Francisco on October 7th.

KK’s Priest namesake guitarist K.K. Downing said in a statement: “There is no doubt that we warriors of metal will give every ounce of our energy and our power in order to deliver up our very finest performance. This is a spectacle not to be missed, and this is possibly the one and only time in history for you to witness this iconic duel. Who will be the victor? You will be the judge. Let the music begin … The arena awaits!”

Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffmann added: “This tour with KK’s Priest is a dream come true for Accept and for me personally. Accept supported Judas Priest back in the early ’80s — it was our first ‘real’ international tour and Priest had been a huge influence on us. I’m really looking forward to reconnecting with K.K. on this very special tour. It’s going to be epic! Don’t miss it!”

General ticket for the Full Metal Assault tour are on sale now via Ticketmaster.

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Pop Daypop

Foo Fighters, Noah Kahan to headline renamed Soundside Festival in Connecticut

Fighters Dave Grohl at the Rock in Rio festival; Rio de Janeiro^ Brazil september 28th^ 2019

Foo Fighters and Noah Kahan are the headliners for Connecticut’s Soundside Music Festival, previously known in its first two incarnations as ‘Sound on Sound’. The 2024 Soundside Music Festival will take place Sept. 28-29 at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Ct., next to the Long Island Sound.

Noah Kahan will headline the first day of the festival on 9/28, which will also feature artists including Goo Goo Dolls, Fleet Foxes, Boyz II Men, Grace Potter, R&B/soul act Thee Sacred Souls, blues guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Lisa Loeb and her band Nine Stories, singer/songwriter Madi Diaz and singer/guitarist Rijah.

On Sunday 9/29, Foo Fighters will serve as headliners alongside Queens of the Stone Age, Norah Jones, singer/songwriter Teddy Swims, South African-born performer Gregory Alan Isakov, The Kills, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, country duo The War & Treaty, Hurray For The Riff Raff, and Darren Kiely.

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim shared in a statement: “In past years, this festival has drawn in over 50,000 visitors. I am sure this year it will again draw tens of thousands who will get to experience all that Bridgeport has to offer. This is another example of how Bridgeport is ‘on the move’ as we strengthen our legacy of being the music and entertainment capital of Connecticut.”

The first two Sound on Sound festivals drew tens of thousands of concertgoers to Seaside Park, with the inaugural 2022 event headlined by Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, the Lumineers and Stevie Nicks, and the 2023 edition led by John Mayer, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Alanis Morissette.

For tickets and additional information on the Soundside Music Festival, head to their official website.

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Rock Daypop

Foo Fighters, Noah Kahan to headline renamed Soundside Festival in Connecticut

Fighters Dave Grohl at the Rock in Rio festival; Rio de Janeiro^ Brazil september 28th^ 2019

Foo Fighters and Noah Kahan are the headliners for Connecticut’s Soundside Music Festival, previously known in its first two incarnations as ‘Sound on Sound’. The 2024 Soundside Music Festival will take place Sept. 28-29 at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Ct., next to the Long Island Sound.

Noah Kahan will headline the first day of the festival on 9/28, which will also feature artists including Goo Goo Dolls, Fleet Foxes, Boyz II Men, Grace Potter, R&B/soul act Thee Sacred Souls, blues guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Lisa Loeb and her band Nine Stories, singer/songwriter Madi Diaz and singer/guitarist Rijah.

On Sunday 9/29, Foo Fighters will serve as headliners alongside Queens of the Stone Age, Norah Jones, singer/songwriter Teddy Swims, South African-born performer Gregory Alan Isakov, The Kills, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, country duo The War & Treaty, Hurray For The Riff Raff, and Darren Kiely.

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim shared in a statement: “In past years, this festival has drawn in over 50,000 visitors. I am sure this year it will again draw tens of thousands who will get to experience all that Bridgeport has to offer. This is another example of how Bridgeport is ‘on the move’ as we strengthen our legacy of being the music and entertainment capital of Connecticut.”

The first two Sound on Sound festivals drew tens of thousands of concertgoers to Seaside Park, with the inaugural 2022 event headlined by Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, the Lumineers and Stevie Nicks, and the 2023 edition led by John Mayer, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Alanis Morissette.

For tickets and additional information on the Soundside Music Festival, head to their official website.

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News Daypop

Dow Jones Industrial Average passes 40,000 for the first time ever

Side entrance of New York Stock Exchange and a street sign of Wall Street shown on October 11^ 2013 in New York City.

The Dow Jones Industrial index exceeded 40,000 for the first time Thursday, extending a strong year of stock market gains. The Dow hit 40,000.54 before dropping back, but it was the first time it had crossed that threshold; The Dow is now up about 6% so far this year. Markets were bolstered by gains from staple retailers like Walmart (WMT) which beat earnings expectations on Thursday morning and rose nearly 6%. Airlines, utilities and Big Tech stocks were largely higher.

Per CNN, markets rallied to new record highs after the latest Consumer Price Index showed a cooldown for the first time in months, increasing hopes that the Federal Reserve could start cutting interest rates as soon as September. The Labor Department reported the consumer price index inflation rate was a seasonally adjusted 0.3% in April maintaining the annual inflation rate at 3.4%.

In response to the news, President Joe Biden shared on X: “This is great news for Americans’ retirement accounts and another sign of confidence in America’s economy. I’m building an economy from the middle out and bottom up — and our investments are making a difference.”

The S&P 500 crossed 5,000 for the first time in February, largely driven by the performance of seven big companies called the “Magnificent Seven” — Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Apple, Alphabet and Tesla. The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P have all posted strong year-to-year increases with the Dow up 6% in 2024. The S&P and Nasdaq have increased 11% this year.

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News Daypop

Sen. Bob Menendez reveals wife Nadine has breast cancer and will undergo mastectomy

Senator Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine Menendez depart Manhattan Federal court in New York after arraignment on new charges in bribery case on March 11^ 2024

Embattled New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez revealed on Thursday that his wife Nadine Menendez has breast cancer. Senator and Mrs. Menendez are charged separately in a case alleging the senator abused his position to act as a foreign agent for Egypt and Qatar and accepted bribes from several New Jersey businessmen. Senator Menendez, 70, went on trial this week; the couple have both pleaded not guilty.

Nadine Menendez’s trial had been delayed until July due to previously undisclosed health reasons. Sen. Menendez shared that Nadine, 57, is battling Grade 3 breast cancer and will also have to undergo a mastectomy. The senator said in a statement: “As a result of constant press inquiries and reporters following my wife, she has asked me to disclose her medical condition. We are of course, concerned about the seriousness and advanced stage of the disease .. We hope and pray for the best results. We ask the press and the public to give her the time, space and privacy to deal with this challenging health condition as she undergoes surgery and recovery.” Menendez added that his wife will require “follow-up surgery and possibly radiation treatment,” but did not include additional details.

A federal grand jury in New York indicted Menendez in September 2023, accusing him and his wife of having a corrupt relationship with three New Jersey businessmen. The New Jersey Democratic senator is accused of accepting cash, gold bars, luxury wristwatches and other perks from New Jersey businessmen in exchange for official favors to benefit the businessmen and the governments of Egypt and Qatar.

Senator Menendez’s attorney, Avi Weitzman, tried to distance Menendez from his wife earlier this week by arguing the two lived mostly “separate lives” and had “separate finances.” Nadine Menendez is awaiting a July 8 federal trial, and her attorneys stated that she “denies any wrongdoing and will vigorously defend against these allegations in court.”

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