Month: May 2024

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Sports Daypop

Pacers beat Bucks, Knicks defeat 76ers to advance to Eastern Conference Semifinals

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The Indiana Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 120-98 in Game 6 on Thursday night, and will advance to the second round in the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2014. The Pacers Obi Toppin scored 21 points, while T.J. McConnell had 20 points and nine assists in the win, while the Bucks’ Damian Lillard had 28 in the defeat.

In Game 6 of their playoff series, the NY Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115 on Thursday night to advance to the second round of the playoffs. Jalen Brunson had 41 points and 12 assists to lead the Knicks, with Josh Hart scoring the go-ahead 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 24.4 seconds left to clinch the win.

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Pacers and the Knicks will take place on Monday in New York at Madison Square Garden.

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Toronto Maple Leafs beat Boston Bruins 2-1 to even series

life-sized statues of former Maple Leaf players on Legends Row Outside Scotiabank Arena in Toronto^ Canada.

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1 in Game 6 on Thursday to force Game 7 in their first-round series.

William Nylander scored twice and Joseph Woll made 22 saves to help the Maple Leafs stay alive in the series. After falling behind 3-1 in the series, Toronto has now won two straight – including Tuesday’s 2-1 overtime victory in Game 5 – to force Game 7 on Saturday in Boston.

The winner of Leafs-Bruins matchup will take on the Florida Panthers in the second round. The Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 in their series.

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Country Daypop

Wynonna Judd to perform National Anthem at 150th Kentucky Derby

Wynonna Judd in concert at Hard Rock Live. FORT LAUDERDALE^ FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25^ 2023

Churchill Downs Racetrack announced that Wynonna Judd will perform the national anthem at this year’s Kentucky Derby, taking place on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Kentucky native will help kick off the historic 150th Run for the Roses® at Churchill Downs with her National Anthem performance set to take place just after 5:00 p.m. EDT, and broadcast live as part of NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage. Martha Stewart will serve as the Riders Up announcer.

The 59-year-old Judd, who was born in Ashland, Kentucky, said in a statement: “I am so proud to represent my home state, taking part in one of the most storied and iconic traditions. The Kentucky Derby is something I look forward to every year and being able to perform this year makes the momentous event even more special.”

Mike Anderson, President of Churchill Downs Racetrack, added: “Wynonna Judd is a multigenerational talent who has helped shape country music over the years, and a Kentucky native, making her the perfect artist to set the stage for this once-in-a-lifetime Kentucky Derby. We’re excited for Wynonna to bring her powerful voice back to Louisville to convey the wide range of emotion for which this landmark occasion calls.”

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Country Daypop

Lainey Wilson to share life on the road in new Hulu documentary

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

ABC News Studios and Hulu has announced the documentary “Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country” will debut May 29th on Hulu. Wilson will reveal a glimpse of her life on the road in the documentary special, which is the latest in a partnership between ABC News Studios and ‘Good Morning America’ co-host, Robin Roberts. A post on social media read: “From dreamer to Grammy winner, @laineywilson’s story is one of resilience and passion. Join us as we explore her incredible journey together through ‘Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country’ streaming on @Hulu beginning Wednesday, May 29.”

Wilson shared that Roberts “ran the roads with me, going from concerts to interviews and everything in between, to get a sneak peek into this wild ride I’ve been on. Y’all buckle up.” 

Roberts is producing the special via her ABC News Studios production unit, and shared in a statement: “I look forward to telling stories about talented women who are strong and authentic. Lainey is definitely one of those women, and I can’t wait to share her uplifting story with audiences around the world.”

Wilson added: “It’s such an honor to be a part of this project. Thank you to Robin and ABC News Studios for helping bring light to my story throughout the past year. I can’t wait for everyone to watch.”

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Entertainment Daypop

John Mulaney starring in six-episode live Netflix special ‘Everybody’s in L.A.’

John Mulaney at the 14th Governors Awards at the Dolby Ballroom on January 9^ 2024 in Los Angeles^ CA

Netflix shared a trailer for ‘John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In L.A.’, a six-episode special created by and starring comedian John Mulaney.

‘Everybody’s In L.A.’ will follow Mulaney as he explores Los Angeles during the week of ‘Netflix is a Joke Fest’, which will take place May 2-12 this year. The show features special guests and field pieces shot in LA. Per a series synopsis, the show follows Mulaney as he “explores the city of Los Angeles during a week when every funny person is in it.”

Netflix is a Joke Fest will feature over 300 live stand-up shows, special events, table reads, sketches and more across Los Angles. Ali Wong, Bill Burr, Cedric the Entertainer, Chelsea Handler, Chris Rock, Craig Robinson, Daniel Tosh, David Letterman, Hannah Gadsby, Iliza Schlesinger, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, Jim Gaffigan, Kevin Hart, Kumail Nanjiani, Mae Martin, Mike Epps, Patton Oswalt, Seth Rogan, Tom Brady, Wanda Sykes and other stars will perform.

‘Everybody’s In L.A.‘ premieres live May 3 at 7 p.m., with new episodes to follow May 6-10 at 10 p.m. EDT on Netflix. Mulaney will also be performing on May 4 at the Hollywood Bowl as part of the festival.

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Ice Spice to make acting debut in Spike Lee’s ‘High and Low’

Ice Spice at the 2023 BET Awards Arrivals at the Microsoft Theater on June 25^ 2023 in Los Angeles

Ice Spice will make her acting debut in Spike Lee‘s forthcoming feature film ‘High and Low’, starring Denzel Washington. Ice Spice (real name Isis Naija Gaston) will have a small role in the Apple Original film, which also stars Jeffrey Wright and Ilfenesh Hadera.

The rapper has begun shooting her cameo role for the project, that is an English-language reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller of the same name. Per Variety, the project is the fifth collaboration between Washington and Lee, and their first since 2006’s “Inside Man.” Apple Original Films and A24 are partnering on the project, which will be released theatrically by A24 before a global launch on AppleTV+. A24 posted a photo to X of Lee and Washington on set, along with the caption, “No. 5 now in production”. Their previous films together were Inside Man (2006), He Got Game (1998), Malcolm X (1992) and Mo’ Better Blues (1990).

Kurosawa’s 1963 film focused on a Japanese shoe executive faced with a difficult decision amid a high-stakes corporate takeover when his chauffeur’s son is kidnapped. The movie was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for best foreign film.

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Rock Daypop

SLIPKNOT to launch ‘Here Comes The Pain’ Summer 2024 North American Tour

Slipknot performing at Olimpiyski stadium^ Moscow during Memorial World Tour. MOSCOW^ RUSSIA - JUNE 29^ 2011

Slipknot have shared details of their Summer 2024 ‘Here Comes The Pain’ North American tour. The tour celebrates the 25th anniversary of Slipknot’s self-titled breakout album,and the 20th anniversary of their Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses record. Knocked Loose, Orbit Culture and Vended are will serve as support on select dates.

The ‘Here Comes The Pain’ tour will kick-off on Aug. 6 in Noblesville, Indiana, with dates running through the recently announced Knotfest Iowa headlining performance in Des Moines on Sept. 21. The band also will appear at Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA on Oct. 11, before finishing out 2024 with dates in South America and Europe.

Tickets will be available to the general public on Friday, May 3 at 10AM; visit Slipknot’s website for additional touring details.

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Pop Daypop

Blink-182 to launch final North American leg of 2024 tour

Blink-182 at Mohegan Sun Casino. Uncasville^ Connecticut - September 8 2013

Blink-182 are hitting the road for the very last American leg of their massive 2024 tour. The new announcement comes just weeks after the band wrapped their Australian and New Zealand leg of the One More Time Tour.

The band has announced a new run of dates with original Blink-182 co-founder Tom DeLonge, featuring support from Pierce The Veil, Hot Milk, jxdn, Live Without, Drain, Landon Barker, Astronoid, and EKKSTACY for select dates.

The 30-date trek gets underway June 20 at Orlando’s Kia Center wrapping around the U.S. and Canada until an Aug. 15 finale in Toronto. There are a variety of VIP packages available via vipnation.com; further ticket details can be found through the band’s website.

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Rock Daypop

Blink-182 to launch final North American leg of 2024 tour

Blink-182 at Mohegan Sun Casino. Uncasville^ Connecticut - September 8 2013

Blink-182 are hitting the road for the very last American leg of their massive 2024 tour. The new announcement comes just weeks after the band wrapped their Australian and New Zealand leg of the One More Time Tour.

The band has announced a new run of dates with original Blink-182 co-founder Tom DeLonge, featuring support from Pierce The Veil, Hot Milk, jxdn, Live Without, Drain, Landon Barker, Astronoid, and EKKSTACY for select dates.

The 30-date trek gets underway June 20 at Orlando’s Kia Center wrapping around the U.S. and Canada until an Aug. 15 finale in Toronto. There are a variety of VIP packages available via vipnation.com; further ticket details can be found through the band’s website.

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Charli XCX and Troye Sivan teaming up for co-headlining tour

Charli XCX attends The Fashion Awards 2023 at The Royal Albert Hall in London^ United Kingdom - December 04^ 2023:

Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are teaming up for their 2024 co-headlining arena tour, Charli XCX & Troye Sivan Present: Sweat with special guest Shygirl. Troye Sivan and Charli XCX have previously worked together on the singles “1999” and “2099.

The 21-city tour kicks off on September 14th at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, making stops across North America including Toronto, New York City, Boston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and more before wrapping up in Seattle at Climate Pledge Arena on October 23rd. Tickets are on sale via  sweat-tour.com.

Charli is also gearing up for the release of her sixth solo album, BRAT, set to arrive June 7.  Charli shared the 15-song tracklist for the LP which includes her hit single ‘Von Dutch,’ and also dropped another pair of songs from the album: “Club Classics” and “B2b”.

To pre-order ‘BRAT’, head here.

Listen to “Club Classics” – here.
check out “B2b“ – here.

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