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‘The Bear’ Season 3 premiering on Hulu three hours early

Jeremy Allen White at 2023 Critics Choice Press Room at the Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15^ 2023 in Century City^ CA

Hulu announced Season 3 of FX’s hit series The Bear will drop all 10 episodes on the streaming platform three hours ahead of the original scheduled time – with all-new episodes beginning at 9/8c on Wednesday, June 26.

Hulu announced in a news release that Season 3 will simultaneously drop on Disney+ in Britain, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Gibraltar, the Balkans, Singapore, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Egypt and some Middle Eastern countries. The episodes will become available in all other territories on a to-be-determined date.

Season 3 of The Bear will follow Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri) and Richard “Richie” Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they struggle to keep The Bear, a former beef stand and current fine dining establishment, afloat in the tumultuous and highly competitive restaurant world.

The season’s official description reads: “In the restaurant industry, you’re never on solid ground, and with that ever-changing landscape comes new challenges and opportunities. Our chefs have learned that every second counts, but this season we’ll find out if they have what it takes to make it to tomorrow.”

The Bear also stars Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas and Matty Matheson. Oliver Platt and Molly Gordon appear in recurring roles. FX’s The Bear, Season 3 Premiere, Wednesday, June 26, 9/8c, Hulu

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Crazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock dies at age 49

Concert show of rap-rock American band Crazy Town. Live on stage. MOSCOW - 21 NOVEMBER^2015

Shifty Shellshock, the lead singer of the rock-rap group Crazy Town, has died at the age of 49. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s website, Shellshock – real name Seth Brooks Binzer – passed away at his home on Monday. The cause of death was unknown and is under investigation.

Shellshock was the lead singer of 1990s group Crazy Town, which rose to fame with their 1999 hit song “Butterfly” from the album, The Gift of the Game. The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2001 and was featured in the 2002 film, “Orange County,” starring Jack Black and Colin Hanks, as well as 2003’s ‘Something’s Gotta Give’ starring Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton.

The band, which included Bret Mazur, Rust Epique, James Bradley Jr., Doug Miller, Adam Goldstein (DJ AM) and Antonio Lorenzo “Trouble” Valli, broke up in 2002 after their sophomore album, “Darkhourse,” failed to follow-up the success achieved with “The Gift of Game.”

Shellshock went onto launch a solo career in 2004, releasing his album, Happy Love Sick. According to Deadline, Crazy Town eventually got back together under the name Brimstone Sluggers in 2015, and later became known as Crazy Town X after Mazur left in 2017.

The singer, who was open about his battles with addiction, appeared in two seasons of VH1’s reality TV shows “Celebrity Rehab” and “Sober House.” In 2012, he was admitted to the hospital after losing consciousness and fell into a coma before recovering. He was most recently arrested for a DUI in 2022.

Per Variety, the musician is survived by his three children, Halo, Gage and Phoenix.

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Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson partners with Peacock for the documentary, ‘TikTok Star Murders’

Curtis Jackson^ 50 Cent at the Paley Center's Hollywood Tribute to African-Americans in TV at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on October 26^ 2015 in Beverly Hills^ CA

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and his G-Unit Films & Television, Inc. have teamed up with Peacock for the new documentary, TikTok Star Murders.

A synopsis reads: ‘from executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, TikTok Star Murders, an upcoming Peacock Original true crime documentary, delves into how the seemingly picture-perfect relationship between a rising TikTok star and his wife turned deadly through private, never-before-aired cellphone footage and audio. The documentary follows the entire tragic story, tracking each step of the case including the recent trial and headline-making verdict.’

The documentary features first-time interviews with close friends and family of the social media-famed couple, commentary from reporter Kelsey Christensen, who interviewed Ali upon his arrest, and insights from a clinical/forensic psychologist.

TikTok Star Murders will premiere exclusively on Peacock on June 25; check out the trailer: here.

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Rock Daypop

Judas Priest add new North American leg to ‘Invincible Shield Tour’ ft. Sabaton

Singer Rob Halford of Judas Priest performing at Abbotsford Centre. Abbotsford^ BC / Canada - June 17th 2019

Judas Priest have announced the second North American leg of their Invincible Shield Tour with special guest Sabaton. The new leg features an additional 23 performances, featuring music from their new LP, Invincible Shield.

The Invincible Shield Tour kicks off on September 13th at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC, and makes stops in Milwaukee, WI; Omaha, NE; Spokane, WA; Portland, OR; Los Angeles, CA; Phoenix, AZ and more before wrapping up with three shows in Texas on October 22, 24 and 26. Full ticketing and tour dates are available below. Metalheads are in for the show of a lifetime as few rock or metal acts remain as much of a must-see live attraction as Judas Priest.

Tickets information can be found via Judas Priest’s Invincible Shield website. To purchase tickets, head to: Ticketmaster.

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Pop Daypop

Gracie Abrams shares Taylor Swift duet ‘Us’ off new album “The Secret of Us”

Gracie Abrams at the Variety 2021 Music Hitmakers Brunch at the City Market Social House on December 4^ 2021 in Los Angeles^ CA

Singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams released the single “Close to You”, which the 24-year-old first wrote seven years ago and revisits on her new album, The Secret of Us.

Gracie wrote on Instagram: “i wrote Close To You seven years ago and we made a demo that i posted 20 seconds of and you somehow cared about it enough for us to revisit the song seven years later. ‘Close To You’ was not initially a part of TSOU — it’s from a different time entirely, we had finished the whole record top to bottom, but i heard you loud and clear,” she said. “consider this one a bonus track pre-deluxe? with everyone getting their vinyls this week, i got impatient and wanted you all to have it early. or seven years late, actually.”

The Secret of Us also features the single “Risk,” along with 11 other songs — including the track “Us” featuring Taylor Swift. Abrams shared videos on Instagram that show herself and Swift writing the song and dealing with a small kitchen fire, captioning the post: “Writing this entire song from 2am to 6am was some of the most fun I’ve ever had in my life. @taylorswift now we know how to use a fire extinguisher. I love you.”

In addition, Abrams will embark on “The Secret of Us Tour” this fall in support of her sophomore album (the trek precedes dates Abrams will be opening on Taylor Swift‘s The Eras Tour in North America at the end of the year). Kicking off in Portland, Oregon on September 5th, “The Secret of Us Tour” will continue with stops in Seattle, Los Angeles, Denver, Austin, Chicago, Nashville, Atlanta, New York City, Boston, and more before wrapping up in Portland, Maine on October 10th. Indie pop artist Role Model will open all dates of the tour.

After Abrams concludes her 2024 headlining tour, she’ll head back on the road a week later to open for Swift on “The Eras Tour” beginning on October 18th in Miami.

Tickets for Abrams’ 2024 ‘The Secret of Us Tour’ are available via Ticketmaster.
Take a listen to ‘us. (feat. Taylor Swift)’ – here.
Stream the album ‘The Secret of Us’ – here.

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Sabrina Carpenter to launch North American headlining ‘Short ‘n’ Sweet’ tour

Sabrina Carpenter performs on stage during 2024 New Year's celebration on Times Square in New York on December 31^ 2023.

Sabrina Carpenter has announced her 2024 Short ‘n’ Sweet headlining tour across North America, in support of Carpenter’s upcoming sixth full-length studio album, Short n’ Sweet, which is due out on August 23.

The pop star, 25, posted the news on social media with the caption: “THE SHORT N’ SWEET TOUR!!!!!! in north america, with special guests @amaarae @wiffygriffy & @thedeclanmckenna Make sure you head to @TeamSabrina for sign up info & first access to the Team Sabrina presale, which starts Tues June 25 at 10 am local. @cashapp cardholders also get early access to tickets I can’t wait to be singing with you all soon💋:’)” Serving as support on the tour include Amaarae, Griff and Declan McKenna, with the singer partnering with PLUS1 to launch the Sabrina Carpenter Fund to support the well-being of people and animals to provide support for mental health, animal welfare and the LGBTQ+ community on the swing.

Carpenter has also teamed up with Spotify to create the first-ever Top Listener Fan Pit at all shows, as well as the official ‘Sabrina On Tour’ playlist curated by the singer. Carpenter said in a statement: “My fans are the best, and I’m excited to share Spotify’s exclusive ticket access with them as a thank you  For the first time, Spotify created a Top Listener Fan Pit at the front of every North American show, and we’re offering tickets to my top listeners. You’ve all been there for every step of my journey, and I can’t wait to celebrate with you on tour.”

The SHORT N’ SWEET TOUR is set to kick off in Columbus, Ohio on Monday, Sept. 23 and will hit cities across the U.S. and Canada including New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto, Austin and more.  After her initial tour announcement, Carpenter announced additional dates on Tuesday, which will now hit 33 cities. New dates include Sept. 30 at New York’s Barclay Center and Nov. 17-18 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

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Hunter Biden requests new trial after conviction in gun case

Hunter Biden arrives with his lawyer Abbe Lowell for a deposition before the US House of Representatives.Washington^ DC USA 02-28-2024:

President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden has requested a new trial following his conviction on three felony gun counts two weeks ago.

In court papers filed Monday, Biden’s attorneys argued that his convictions should be vacated because the trial commenced before a circuit court formally issued a mandate denying his appeal — a technical argument disputing not the merits of the case, but a procedural claim. Court papers stated: “Here, no mandate was issued during the trial or even now. Consequently, the conviction must be vacated.” Attorneys for Biden also argued in a separate filing Monday that the Supreme Court’s decision this week in U.S. v. Rahimi, which upheld a longstanding federal ban on firearms for people under domestic violence restraining orders, supported their motion for an acquittal or, “at a minimum” a new trial.

Hunter Biden was found guilty earlier this month on two counts of making false statements for saying on a federal form that he was not addicted to drugs at the time he purchased a Colt Cobra 38SPL revolver in October 2018, and a third count of illegally obtaining the firearm while addicted to drugs. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in that decision that when “an individual poses a credible threat to the physical safety of an intimate partner, that individual may — consistent with the Second Amendment — be banned from possessing firearms while the order is in effect.” However, Biden’s attorney’s argued in the new court filings that his Second Amendment right to bear arms ought to remain intact: “here, the jury did not find Mr. Biden ever terrorized anyone with a gun in public , or anywhere else, or used it dangerously in any way. That requires Mr. Biden’s acquittal.”

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Former pro surfer, actor Tamayo Perry dies after shark attack in Hawaii

Pipeline surfer Tamayo Perry

Officials in Hawaii say that former pro surfer/actor Tamayo Perry was killed in an apparent shark attack on Sunday.

The Honolulu Emergency Services Department said in a statement that the incident was reported just before 1 p.m. on Sunday, with the 911 caller stating that Perry’s body “appeared to have suffered more than one possible shark bite” after he and a group of surfers were paddling out to Malaekahana, an island off Oahu’s North Shore, also known as Goat Island. Honolulu Ocean Safety transported him back to the North Shore, where “Honolulu EMS personnel assisted with his death pronouncement,” according to Shayne Enright of the Honolulu Emergency Services Department.

Perry was featured in films including “Blue Crush” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” in addition to making appearances on “Hawaii Five-O” and “The Bridge,” according to IMDB. He was currently employed as a professional lifeguard with Honolulu Ocean Safety since 2016, and was a local surf coach who competed for years in the Pipeline Master Trials, according to his official bio on his coaching site.  Perry is said to have been on his lunch break when the incident occurred.

Kurt Lager, acting Ocean Safety Chief, said in a news conference: “Tamayo Perry was a lifeguard loved by all. He was well-known on the North Shore. He’s a professional surfer known worldwide. Tamayo’s personality was infectious, and as much as people loved him, he loved everyone else more. Our condolences go out to Tamayo’s family and to the entire lifeguard ohana.”

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Cleveland Cavaliers hiring Kenny Atkinson as new head coach

NBA Cleveland Cavaliers^ sport / team logos printed on white background/paper.

Sources tell ESPN that the Cleveland Cavaliers are hiring Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as the franchise’s next coach. Per multiple reports, the Cavs and Atkinson are finalizing the details of their deal, which should be completed soon.

Atkinson, 56, replaces J.B. Bickerstaff, who was fired on May 23 after five seasons. The gig with the Cavaliers will be Atkinson’s second NBA head coaching job; he previously served as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets from 2016-20. He went 118-190 with the Nets over four seasons before stepping down.

Prior to his time with the Nets, Atkinson was an assistant for the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks from 2008-16. After stepping down as Nets head coach in March 2020, Atkinson was hired by the Golden State Warriors as an assistant coach in August 2021 and remained there through the 2023-24 season.

The Cavaliers made the playoffs for the second straight season this season before losing to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals, while playing the final two games without All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell or center Jarrett Allen.

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Florida Panthers win first Stanley Cup, defeat Oilers in Game 7 to clinch championship

NHL Trophy - Silver Stanley Cup on white stand with black background^ in Vancouver BC on November 3^ 2018

The Florida Panthers have won the Stanley Cup Championship for the first time in the franchise’s 30-year history.

Florida defeated the Edmonton Oilers with a 2-1 Game 7 win on Monday at Amerant Bank Arena, to beat the Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final, 4-3. The Panthers had taken an early 3-0 series lead, but the Oilers battled back to tie the series at 3-3, becoming the first team since 1945 to force a Game 7 after inching one game away from being shutout.

The Panthers’ Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart scored Florida’s two goals in their Game 7 victory, with strong defense and a timely performance from Sergei Bobrovsky, who ended the game with 22 saves.

The Panthers celebrated their first Stanley Cup on social media, simply exclaiming: ‘WE ARE STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!!!”

Details of the Panther’s first-ever championship parade are expected to be revealed in the coming days.

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