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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ soundtrack features Hugh Jackman, Green Day, Stray Kids, Patsy Cline and more

Logo of Deadpool and Wolverine movie on phone screen with movie trailer on the background on TV screen.

Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine just arrived in theaters, and the film’s 18-song soundtrack was also released, available digitally, on CD, and as a 12″ 2-LP vinyl.

The Deadpool & Wolverine Original Score digital album, with music by composer Rob Simonsen, is available alongside the digital deluxe edition soundtrack, which includes both songs and score. The vast array of artists across multiple music genres on the soundtrack include:  Stray Kids, Fergie, Huey Lewis & The News, Waylon Jennings, Patsy Cline, Avril Lavigne, Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta, Eric Carmen, Aretha Franklin, and even Wolverine himself, Hugh Jackman.  The soundtrack also features hit songs from: *NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye,” The Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris,” and Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life.)”

Shawn Levy directs “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which stars Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen.

To order Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, head HERE.

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Lady Gaga engaged to longtime boyfriend Michael Polansky

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

Lady Gaga and her longtime boyfriend, entrepreneur and tech investor Michael Polansky, are engaged.

The news was revealed in a TikTok video posted by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, which shows Gaga, 38, introducing Polansky as her fiancé. Attal wrote in the video’s caption: “Thank you Lady Gaga for your stunning performance at the opening ceremony. It was breathtaking.”

Lady Gaga, surrounded by pink feathers, performed a rendition of Zizi Jeanmaire’s “Mon true en plumes” (translated to “My Feather Thing”) during the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Gaga later shared an Instagram post regarding her performance: “Although I am not a French artist, I have always felt a very special connection with French people and singing French music — I wanted nothing more than to create a performance that would warm the heart of France, celebrate French art and music, and on such a momentous occasion remind everyone of one of the most magical cities on earth — Paris. We rented pom poms from Le Lido archive-a real French cabaret theater. We collaborated with Dior to create custom costumes, using naturally molted feathers. I studied French choreography that put a modern twist on a French classic.”

Polansky and Gaga were first linked as a couple after they were spotted at a NYE party in 2020. They made their relationship public a few months later after attending the Super Bowl together in Miami, after which Gaga shared a photo on Instagram of the pair cuddled up on a yacht, writing, “We had so much fun in Miami.”

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Lady Gaga engaged to longtime boyfriend Michael Polansky

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

Lady Gaga and her longtime boyfriend, entrepreneur and tech investor Michael Polansky, are engaged.

The news was revealed in a TikTok video posted by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, which shows Gaga, 38, introducing Polansky as her fiancé. Attal wrote in the video’s caption: “Thank you Lady Gaga for your stunning performance at the opening ceremony. It was breathtaking.”

Lady Gaga, surrounded by pink feathers, performed a rendition of Zizi Jeanmaire’s “Mon true en plumes” (translated to “My Feather Thing”) during the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Gaga later shared an Instagram post regarding her performance: “Although I am not a French artist, I have always felt a very special connection with French people and singing French music — I wanted nothing more than to create a performance that would warm the heart of France, celebrate French art and music, and on such a momentous occasion remind everyone of one of the most magical cities on earth — Paris. We rented pom poms from Le Lido archive-a real French cabaret theater. We collaborated with Dior to create custom costumes, using naturally molted feathers. I studied French choreography that put a modern twist on a French classic.”

Polansky and Gaga were first linked as a couple after they were spotted at a NYE party in 2020. They made their relationship public a few months later after attending the Super Bowl together in Miami, after which Gaga shared a photo on Instagram of the pair cuddled up on a yacht, writing, “We had so much fun in Miami.”

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Phil Collins to release ‘Both Sides’ 30th anniversary box set

Legendary singer Phil Collins opens the US Open 2016 performing his legendary hit "In the Air Tonight" at at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. NEW YORK - AUGUST 29^ 2016

Phil Collins’ fifth solo album, 1993’s Both Sides, will get an expanded reissue in an upcoming 30th-anniversary edition, set for release on September 20th.

The centerpiece of the 5xLP collection — fittingly titled Both Sides (All the Sides) — is a remastered edition of the original album cut at half-speed by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. Also featuring early demo tracks and rarities, the box set comes with newly written liner notes by journalist Michael Hann. Other rare tracks on Both Sides (All the Sides) are live recordings of “Can’t Turn Back the Years,” “Doesn’t Anybody Stay Together Anymore,” and “Both Sides of the Story,” the latter of which is taken from Collins’ 1994 MTV Unplugged performance.

Both Sides was Collins’ fifth album and was written, performed and produced all by Collins himself at his home studio in just six weeks. The LP, released two years after his final album with Genesis, We Can’t Dance, included the Top 30 hits “Both Sides of the Story” and “Everyday.”  Upon its original release, the album reached No. 1 in the UK and throughout Europe and No. 13 in the US and has become a global multi-platinum seller. Both Sides also marked his first solo record in four years, following .. But Seriously, which reached No. 1 and was nominated for more than a half-dozen Grammy Awards.

Collins will also release Live From the Board: Official Bootleg, a limited-edition LP for RSD Black Friday on Nov. 29. The four-track EP was first issued in 1995 and includes songs recorded on 1994’s Both Sides tour, and features songs recorded on the Both Sides Tour in 1994 under the artist name Phil Collins & The Indescribable Din, including tracks “Sussudio,” “Easy Lover,” “Separate Lives,” and “My Girl.”

Both Sides (All the Sides) can be pre-ordered – here or via Rhino Records: here.

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California’s Park Fire burns more than 350,000 acres, seventh largest in state’s history

Forest fire^ many acres of pine trees burn down during the dry season. Wildfire burns in the forest. The concept of global cataclysms on earth. 3d rendering

The Park fire in Northern California has now burned more than 350,000 acres, with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) sharing in a statement on Sunday that crews have reached 12% containment as the blaze grew to more than 353,194 acres. Evacuation orders have been issued in Butte County, Plumas County, Shasta County and Tehama County with shelters opened for small and large animals.

Cal Fire said that 4,000 firefighters and other personnel are trying to stop the blaze with at least 134 structures having been destroyed and five others damaged. Improved weather conditions helped firefighters make progress since Saturday, when it was zero percent contained.

The massive Park Fire in California is suspected to have been started when an arsonist pushed a burning car into a gully on Wednesday, and continued to grow despite crews having attempted to contain the blaze. Cal Fire said: “The fire is actively burning in heavy, receptive fuel beds. This allows the fire to expand rapidly. Warm, windy, and dry conditions will increase risk of extreme fire activity, similar to what the fire has done previously,” adding that there would be higher temperatures and lower humidities Sunday.

So far, 66 structures have been destroyed, including homes and businesses, and five have been damaged. Authorities are currently flying aircraft over the fire to map its spread. Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement: “This is already one of the biggest fires in California history, and we’re continuing to see dangerous conditions. Our firefighters and emergency responders are working day and night to protect our communities. Californians must heed warning from local authorities and take steps to stay safe.”

Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency in Butte and Tehama counties, and California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help in suppressing the fire: “We are using every available tool to protect lives and property as our fire and emergency response teams work around the clock to combat these challenging fires. Stay safe and remain alert for instructions from local authorities as dangerous fire weather conditions continue.”

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17 yo killed in shooting inside Maryland suburb shopping mall

Downtown area of city in Maryland with cars on street^ bus^ and shopping mall stores^ shops and people.

A 17-year-old was killed during a shooting inside a shopping mall in a suburb of Baltimore and Washington over the weekend. Police said that the shooting took place in the area of the food court at The Mall in Columbia in Howard County, Maryland on Saturday, with authorities stating that they received a call regarding gunfire in the food court area of the mall at about 6:10 p.m.

Howard County police state that officers found a male victim who was fatally shot, identified as Angelo Little of Columbia. Authorities stated that Little was killed by a suspect after at least one shot was fired “during an altercation between two people” in the mall’s food court area; police also determined that those involved in the shooting fled the mall, and detectives believe the victim was targeted. No arrests have been made, with police adding that the investigation is ongoing.

Police spokeswoman Sherry Llewellyn said during a news conference Saturday evening: “We don’t believe that this was a random incident and we do believe the victim was targeted. We don’t have any information about a history of a relationship between the two, but based on our preliminary evidence, this was not a random incident.” Llewellyn said that police worked to identify who was involved in the incident and escorted shoppers out of the mall in small groups to ensure investigators spoke to all potential witnesses:  “There’s no safety reason, really, that we’re escorting them out rather than sort of opening the doors and letting everyone come out at once. It’s really for investigative reasons.”

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said: “I am aware of the ongoing situation at the Mall in Columbia. Our Howard County Police Department is actively investigating and will provide updates as information becomes available.”

The Mall in Columbia resumed normal operating hours on Sunday; they shared in a statement: “We are extremely upset that these individuals chose our center for a targeted act of violence. We pride ourselves on being a safe haven for the community to shop, dine and be entertained. Our center maintains a comprehensive and robust security program this is constantly being evaluated to meet the needs of our shoppers. We want to thank our security team and the Howard County Police Department for their swift response.”

Officials in Howard County are investigating the incident, with police offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information about the suspect or shooting. Anyone with information should contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov.

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Simone Biles dominates during Olympic gymnastics qualifying round, despite calf injury

RIO DE JANEIRO^ BRAZIL 08042016: Simone Biles at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games artistic gymnastics. Athlete of team USA performs a training session prior to the medal competition

Despite a calf injury, Simone Biles made her return to the Summer Olympics on Sunday and dominated a gymnastics qualifying session, ended with Team USA in the lead.

Team USA – including returning Olympians Jade Carey and Jordan Chile – finished Sunday’s qualification session with an impressive score of 172.296, putting the group of athletes at the front of the pack heading into the all-around final on Thursday.

Biles, 27, delivered near-flawless performances on the balance beam, vault, floor and uneven bars, despite appearing to injure her calf while warming up for the second round of qualifying events in the Bercy Arena. Footage of Biles during warm-ups show her at one point crawling back from the vault and then hopping on her right leg toward the edge of the mat, where she told a teammate, “I’m gonna need a wheelchair.”  Despite the injury (and a heavily taped ankle), Biles performed an impressive vault routine that featured her trademark Yurchenko double pike, earning a score of 15.8.

Women’s gymnastics coach Cecille Landi later told reporters that Biles had tweaked her calf several weeks ago and was on the mend during the training that led up to the games, adding that she was healing and had no plans to leave the competition.

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Kevin Durant, LeBron James lead U.S. men’s basketball team to win over Serbia in opening game of Olympics

Rio de Janeiro - Brazil^ July 10^ 2019^ United States Basketball Selection at the 2016 Olympic Games

LeBron James and Kevin Durant led Team USA to victory against Serbia in the opening game of the Paris Olympic Games. Durant scored 23 points with James adding 21 points, nine assists and seven rebounds as the U.S. defeated Serbia 110-84 on Sunday. James said after the game: “That’s the best game we’ve played so far .. whatever it takes. It’s going to be somebody different every day. And we have that type of firepower.”

James and Durant combined for 18 for 22 from the field (8 of 9 for Durant, 9 of 13 for James), while Jrue Holiday scored 15, Devin Booker had 12 and Anthony Edwards and Stephen Curry each added 11.

The U.S. earned the victory without the Celtics’ Jayson Tatum in the rotation; U.S. coach Steve Kerr shared: “I went with the combinations that I felt like would make sense. I talked to him and he’s incredibly professional. And that’s tonight. It doesn’t mean it’s going to stay that way the rest of the tournament. He’ll make his mark. Our guys know this: The key to this whole thing is to put all the NBA stuff in the rear-view mirror and just win six games. Jayson’s the ultimate pro, a champion, he handled it well and he’ll be ready for the next one.”

Both teams will play again on Wednesday — the U.S. will face South Sudan; and Serbia will play Puerto Rico.

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Dasha drops her latest song ‘Didn’t I’

femela concertgoer in silhouette in front of stage lights^ watching show

Country-pop newcomer Dasha has shared her latest song “Didn’t I”, alongside the music video for the new track. Didn’t I is the follow-up to Dasha’s hit single “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart, and hit No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Shares Dasha of the new song: “‘Didn’t I’ is so nostalgic, there’s something about my past that intrigues me, including the men. In the writer’s room, I was referring to a time months and months ago when I was backsliding into the guy that ‘Austin’ is about. It’s admitting like, ‘oops here I am again, my bad’ but I love how we made it lighthearted and fun.”

Check out the music video for Didn’t I: here.

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Dasha drops her latest song ‘Didn’t I’

femela concertgoer in silhouette in front of stage lights^ watching show

Country-pop newcomer Dasha has shared her latest song “Didn’t I”, alongside the music video for the new track. Didn’t I is the follow-up to Dasha’s hit single “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart, and hit No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Shares Dasha of the new song: “‘Didn’t I’ is so nostalgic, there’s something about my past that intrigues me, including the men. In the writer’s room, I was referring to a time months and months ago when I was backsliding into the guy that ‘Austin’ is about. It’s admitting like, ‘oops here I am again, my bad’ but I love how we made it lighthearted and fun.”

Check out the music video for Didn’t I: here.

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