Month: June 2024

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Country Daypop

Scotty McCreery tops country charts with ‘Rise and Fall’

Scotty McCreery at the Academy of Country Music Awards 2017 at T-Mobile Arena on April 2^ 2017 in Las Vegas^ NV

Scotty McCreery’s fifth studio album ‘Rise and Fall’ debuted atop Billboard’s Current Country Album Chart. The news comes shortly after McCreery’s sixth No. 1 hit on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase Chart with “Cab in a Solo,” and marks the fifth time one of his albums has debuted at No. 1 on a Billboard chart.

Rise and Fall features 13 tracks, produced by McCreery’s longtime production team of Frank Rogers, Derek Wells and Aaron Eshuis. McCreery co-wrote 12 of the 13 songs on the album, which were released digitally as well as on CD and vinyl. “Lonely” is the sixth song released from the album, following lead single “Cab in a Solo” and tracks “Red Letter Blueprint,” “Slow Dance,” “Can’t Pass the Bar” and “Love Like This.”

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Entertainment Daypop

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ trailer introduces Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci

Michael Keaton at the Warner Brothers CinemaCon Press Line at the Caesar's Palace Theatre on April 9^ 2024 in Las Vegas^ NV

The official trailer for the Tim Burton-directed Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has arrived, which sees the sequel to the 1988 cult film feature three generations of Deetzes having to deal with Beetlejuice.

The trailer features Michael Keaton’s return to the iconic role, alongside OG cast members Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara in their roles as Lydia and Delia Deetz.  Newcomers joining the new film include Jenna Ortega as Lydia’s daughter, Astrid, as well as Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci and Justin Theroux.

A press release for the film reads: “After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.”

The new trailer gives viewers a first-look at Dafoe’s Wolf Jackson, a B-list movie actor who died and became a cop in the Afterlife; and Bellucci’s Delores, Beetlejuice’s zombified – but fabulous – wife.

Check out the trailer for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – here.

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Entertainment Daypop

Natasha Lyonne to join Marvel Universe in ‘Fantastic Four’

Natasha Lyonne at the 2024 Producers Guild Awards at the Dolby Theatre. LOS ANGELES^ USA. February 25^ 2024

Deadline reports that Natasha Lyonne has been cast in the forthcoming Marvel Studios film ‘Fantastic Four,’ signing on in an undisclosed role.

The Hollywood Reporter confirms that Matt Shakman is directing the high-profile Disney project, set to begin filming mid-summer in England ahead of its planned release date of July 25, 2025. Plot details are also being kept under wraps, along with Lyonne’s character details.

The Fantastic Four will star Pedro Pascal as scientist Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richards’ pal Ben Grimm/The Thing. The cast also includes Julia Garner as a female Silver Surfer, in addition to unannounced roles for Paul Walter-Hauser and John Malkovich.  In addition, British actor Ralph Ineson, known for his role in the Harry Potter films, is set to play The Fantastic Four’s primary antagonist, Galactus.

Lyonne’s recent credits include ‘Poker Face’ and ‘Russian Doll,’ and she is set to appear in Taika Waititi’s forthcoming Sony feature Klara and the Sun alongside Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams.

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Rock Daypop

Halestorm & I Prevail team up for “Can U See Me In The Dark?”

Concert of Halestorm. Pinkpop Festival^ Landgraaf^ The Netherlands. 8-10 June 2019

Halestorm and I Prevail have teamed up for the new single “can u see me in the dark?”, ahead of their co-headlining tour set to kick-off this July… but first, they’ve got a new single for you all. Halestorm and I Prevail is

I Prevail’s Eric Vanlerberghe shares: “We’re excited to finally have a song come out. It was a fun challenge to blend the Halestorm and I Prevail sounds together. We really focused on creating a music bed that felt very much I Prevail and letting Lzzy just shine and do what she does best. I feel we found a very sick way to blend the two identities of our bands into one massive song. I’m really looking forward to this tour and possibly playing this song live together for everyone.”

Adds Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale: “In celebration of our upcoming tour together, we joined forces with the boys of I Prevail and wrote an original song together. ‘can u see me in the dark?’ is written for our collective fan bases, our community, our family. We want you to know that you are seen and you are not alone shining through life’s myriad of joy and pain. We can’t wait to feast our eyes on you this summer!”

Take a listen to “can u see me in the dark? – here.

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Pop Daypop

Charli XCX drops her new album ‘BRAT’

Charli XCX arrives at The Fashion Awards 2021 at Royal Albert Hall in London^ England. November 29^ 2021

Charli XCX has dropped her sixth studio album Brat, featuring the previously released singles “360,” “Von Dutch,” “Club Classics” and “B2b.”

The British singer-songwriter, 31, also recently released the video for ‘360’, her fourth track from Brat. The “360” visual, directed by Aidan Zamari, boast an all-star cast of Charli’s friends and collaborators, with the clip showing the pop artist meeting a group of pals at a restaurant, where they attempt to “fulfil the prophecy of finding a new hot internet girl. Ffrench, Matisse Andrews, Quenlin Blackwell, Sakura Bready, Anna Collins, Blizzy McGuire, Tess McMillan, Salem Mitchell, Peri Rosenzweig and Niki Takesh all appear in the video, which ends with all the actors in a single shot.

Take a look at the video for ‘360’ – here.
To stream ‘BRAT’ head here.

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Pop Daypop

Sabrina Carpenter drops video for ‘Please Please Please’ from upcoming LP ‘Short n’ Sweet’

Sabrina Carpenter at the MusiCares Person of the Year Gala. LOS ANGELES^ USA. February 02^ 2024

Sabrina Carpenter has announced her new album Short n’ Sweet, the pop singer’s sixth studio album, set to arrive August 23. Carpenter, who released the album’s lead single, “Espresso,” back in April. The album is the follow-up to Carpenter’s 2022 LP, ‘Emails I Can’t Send.’

Carpenter posted on her socials: “Short n’ Sweet” MY NEW ALBUM IS COMING OUT AUGUST 23rd!!!!💋 this project is quite special to me and i hope it’ll be something special to you too. preorder it now! i also have a surprise coming for you on thursday night so keep an eye out!!”

Carpenter, 25, also took to social media to announce the ‘surprise’ she referred to, dropping the next single off the new album titled ‘Please Please Please’.  The track is accompanying by the official video co-starring her real-life boyfriend, actor Barry Keoghan, and finds Carpenter amid a whirlwind romance with a criminal.  Carpenter shared with Vogue: “I ended the last video getting arrested, so naturally I thought it would be satisfying to start the ‘Please Please Please’ video in jail. I liked the idea of falling in love with a convict and being shocked and embarrassed every time he commits crimes. I was sooo lucky to get Barry Keoghan in the video ’cause he is just magic on screen.”
Check out the video for ‘Please Please Please’ – here.

Pre-order ‘Short n’ Sweet’: here.
Stream ‘Please Please Please’ – here.

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News Daypop

U.N. Security Council endorses U.S. cease-fire proposal to end the war in Gaza

11th Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly 2nd day at UN Headquarters in New York on February 23^ 2023

The United Nations Security Council has endorsed President Biden’s step-by-step plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. NPR reports that fourteen members of the council voted in favor of the measure and only one — Russia — elected to abstain. Russia is one of the five permanent members of the Security Council with veto power over resolutions. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., said: “Today, we voted for peace.”

Nate Evans, spokesperson for the U.S. mission to the United Nations, said in a statement ahead of the vote that the plan would enable a pause in fighting, freeing of a number of hostages and an immediate surge in humanitarian assistance: “Israel has accepted this proposal and the Security Council has an opportunity to speak with one voice and call on Hamas to do the same. Doing so would help save lives and the suffering of civilians in Gaza as well as the hostages and their families. Council Members should not let this opportunity to pass by and must speak with one voice in support of this deal.”

President Biden announced on May 31 that Israel had proposed a three-part plan that would ultimately lead to a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, as well as the release of all hostages who have been held there since Oct. 7.  The plan sets out three phases starting with a six-week cease-fire, in which Hamas releases some hostages and Israel releases Palestinian prisoners. Hamas and Israel would then negotiate phase two — a permanent end to the war and Israel’s withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Hamas wants a guarantee of a permanent cease-fire now. The third phase is rebuilding Gaza after eight months of war that have left much of the territory in ruins.

Hamas released a statement following the vote saying they “welcome” what was included in the draft resolution “regarding a permanent cease-fire in Gaza.”

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News Daypop

Apple to launch new features, operating systems fueled by AI for iPhones, Macs, and iPads

Tim Cook^ Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc.^ speaks during the launch event for the iPad 6 at Lane Technical College Prep High School in Chicago^ Illinois^ U.S.^ March 27^ 2018

Apple introduced Apple Intelligence on Monday for its devices, including iPhone, Mac, and iPads, along with a much smarter digital assistant app Siri that also utilizes AI by using OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

Apple said at the Worldwide Developers Conference hosted at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California that the latest version of Apple’s operating system will deliver customizable tools using generative AI for its devices.  . Language tools will be able to improve or summarize text, and image generators will supplement photos with extra adornment.

CEO Tim Cook said on Monday that Apple Intelligence is the “next big step for Apple,” the advance results from an agreement between Apple and OpenAI, the firm behind popular text bot ChatGPT.  Besides being operational on Apple’s mobile operating system iOS 18, Apple Intelligence will be used on the iPadOS 18 used by iPads, and it will be available in the newest planned release of Apple’s operating system, macOS Sequoia.

AApple released developer versions Monday, and the new operating systems and features will be available for public preview next month. Final versions will launch for everyone once fully finished in the fall. A revamped Siri will carry out extended conversations and aid in intricate tasks, drawing on generative chat technology to improve its language comprehension and retain context from previous requests, the company said. Other AI features include Siri recalling a picture taken years ago on the device or answering detailed questions about the weather, the news or trivia. Over time, Siri could learn the user’ preferences and respond accordingly.

Cook said during the keynote: “As we look to build in these incredible new capabilities, we want to ensure that the outcome reflects the principles at the core of our products, it has to be powerful enough to help with the things that matter most to you. It has to be intuitive and easy to use. It has to be deeply integrated into your product experiences. Most importantly, it has to understand you and be grounded in your personal context, like your routine, your relationships, your communications, and more. And, of course, it has to be built with privacy, from the ground up.”

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Sports Daypop

Florida Panthers beat Edmonton Oilers 4-1, take 2-0 series leads

LOGOS of NHL Teams Florida Panthers^ and Edmonton Oilers

The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers with a 4-1 victory in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, to take a 2-0 series lead.

Evan Rodrigues scored two of four consecutive goals in the third period for the Panthers, with Niko Mikkola and Aaron Ekblad scoring the other goals for Florida, and Sergei Bobrovsky making 18 saves. Anton Lundell had two assists.

Game 3 is set to take place at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.

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Sports Daypop

Steelers sign head coach Mike Tomlin to 3-year deal through 2027 season

Mike Tomlin Jacksonville^ Florida USA August 20 2022 NFL Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jagaurs

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Monday that they have signed Mike Tomlin to a three-year extension that will carry through at least the 2027 season.

Tomlin is entering his 18th season as head coach of the Steelers; before the new agreement, Tomlin was entering the final year of a three-year extension signed in 2021.

Tomlin said in a statement: “I am appreciative for this contract extension and thankful for Art Rooney II for his support during my first 17 years in Pittsburgh. We are continuing to work diligently to get back to where we belong — sustained playoff success with the ultimate goal of winning the franchise’s seventh Lombardi Trophy.”

Tomlin has never finished with a losing record in his 17 seasons as head coach of the Steelers, leading Pittsburgh to seven AFC North titles, 11 playoff bids and two Super Bowl appearances, winning his first (XLIII) in 2008.

Steelers owner Art Rooney said in a statement: “Mike Tomlin’s leadership and commitment to the Steelers have been pivotal to our success during his first 17 years as head coach. Extending his contract for three more years reflects our confidence in his ability to guide the team back to winning playoff games and championships, while continuing our tradition of success.”

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