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Country Daypop

Carrie Underwood extending Las Vegas residency into 2025

LAS VEGAS - MAR 7: Carrie Underwood at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards Arrivals at Allegient Stadium on March 7^ 2022 in Las Vegas^ NV

Carrie Underwood is extending her residency at Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas with six additional shows in March/April 2025.

A message on social media read: “Hey #2025…here we come! We’ve added more shows for #REFLECTION @resortsworldtheatre next year! Tickets are on sale Fri, Aug 2 at 5am PT. Fan Club pre-sale is Wed, July 31. Will we #CUinVegas in #2024 or #2025? 🎫: axs.com/carrieinvegas
2024 August 14, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24💎 October 16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26💎
2025 (NEW DATES ADDED!) March 26, 28, 29💎 April 2, 4, 5💎”

Underwood’s production “REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency” has added dates in Spring 2025, including March 26, 28, and 29, and April 2, 4, and 5. The eight-time GRAMMY winner was the first-ever resident headliner at the 5,000-capacity theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas since her debut in December of 2021. Underwood recently celebrated her 50th performance at the venue in June 2024, with over 200,000 fans estimated to have seen the residency since its inception at Resorts World Theatre.

Tickets and a limited number of VIP packages are available for purchase via AXS.

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Entertainment Daypop

Katie Holmes, Kumail Nanjiani, Giancarlo Esposito and Gaby Hoffmann joining Peacock’s ‘Poker Face’ for Season 2

Katie Holmes attends CFDA Fashion Awards 2022 at Cipriani South Street on November 7^ 2022

Katie Holmes, Kumail Nanjiani, Giancarlo Esposito and Gaby Hoffmann will guest star in Season 2 of Peacock’s mystery dramedy, Poker Face, with the streaming service posting: “just when you thought the series couldn’t get better.”

The murder mystery show starring Natasha Lyonne and created by Rian Johnson has a ‘case-of-the-week’ format. Lyonne stars in every episode as Charlie Cale, a Las Vegas cocktail waitress who has been on the run since the premiere and makes weekly pit-stops to solve murders, establishing herself as the show’s unlikely detective who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying.

Tony Tost will serve as showrunner and executive producer for the new episodes alongside executive producers Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman and star Natasha Lyonne. Guest stars for season one included Nick Nolte, Cherry Jones, Clea DuVall, Adrien Brody, Chloë Sevigny, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jameela Jamil, Judith Light, Ellen Barkin, Lil Rel Howery, Ron Perlman, Stephanie Hsu and Tim Meadows.

No premiere date has been set for Season 2.

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Entertainment Daypop

Apple TV+ renews ‘Presumed Innocent’ for Season 2

Jake Gyllenhaal attends the UK special screening of "Road House" at The Curzon Mayfair in London^ England. March 14^ 2024

Apple TV+ has renewed its crime drama, Presumed Innocent, for a second season. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the streaming service has ordered a second season of the legal drama, which is based on Scott Turow’s best-selling novel.

The show’s eight-episode first season starred Jake Gyllenhaal as a prosecutor accused of murdering a colleague. Season 2, however,  will follow a new case – with no word yet on which (if any) members of the show’s current cast (including Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, O-T Fagbenle, Chase Infiniti, Elizabeth Marvel, Nana Mensah, Renate Reinsve, Peter Sarsgaard, Kingston Rumi Southwick and Gabby Beans) will return.

Presumed Innocent was Gyllenhaal’s first starring role in a TV series, and he says of the experience: “I had never been involved in a creative process like that, meaning not just the length of a show and that it was going to be eight hours but also that it was going to be revealed to me as we went along. I like the opportunity of different mediums. I like what it does, the questions it asks. As a performer, it’s so interesting to be in a different medium and see how it feels.”

Presumed Innocent is produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions and David E. Kelley Productions in association with Warner Bros. TV. Kelley adapted Turow’s novel (which was previously the basis for a 1990 feature film, starring Harrison Ford) and also serves as showrunner.

Kelley, Tinker, Abrams, Rich, Gyllenhaal and Thomason are all set to return as executive producers for Season 2, with Turow again serving as co-executive producer.

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Rock Daypop

Serj Tankin from System Of A Down shares solo single “Justice Will Shine On”

Serj Tankin from System Of A Down performs in concert at Rock im Park festival on June 3^ 2017 in Nuremberg^ Germany

System of a Down’s Serj Tankian has shared a brand new solo single, “Justice Will Shine On,” following the previously released “A-F Day.”

“Justice Will Shine On” was composed by Tankian in the early System of a Down days — it will appear on the upcoming EP from Tankian, FOUNDATIONS, set for release on September 27th. Tankian has also unveiled the cover art for FOUNDATIONS, which features one of his original artworks titled “Sunburst.”

In addition, Tankian’s best-selling new memoir DOWN WITH THE SYSTEM is available in all formats: here.

Watch the official music video for “Justice Will Shine On” – HERE.
Pre-order FOUNDATIONS: here.

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Rock Daypop

Fleetwood Mac announce live ‘Mirage Tour ’82’ album

SACRAMENTO^ CA - JULY 6: John McVie (L) and Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac perform in support of the bands' Extended Play release at Sleep Train Arena on July 6^ 2013 in Sacramento^ California.

Fleetwood Mac have announced the will release the live album Mirage Tour ’82, which contains recordings from the band’s two concerts at The Forum in Los Angeles in 1982.

Mirage Tour ’82 features 22 songs, with Rhino noting in a press release announcing the set, “In September 1982, Fleetwood Mac embarked on a 31-city U.S. tour in support of Mirage, the band’s fourth consecutive multiplatinum album and third No. 1 in America. Both shows at the Forum were recorded, and Mirage Tour ‘82 combines songs from both into a single concert experience.”  Available in 3xLP vinyl, 2xCD, and digital formats, the collection will be out on September 20th. Pre-orders for the vinyl and CD sets are available:  here.

Among the nearly two dozen tracks on Mirage Tour ’82 are six previously unreleased recordings from the Oct. 21 concert, including “Landslide,” “Don’t Stop” and “Never Going Back Again.” Other songs recorded on Oct. 22 have appeared on other releases over the years, including Live Super Deluxe Edition, Mirage Super Deluxe Edition and the 1983 concert video Mirage Live.

The tour marked the band’s final outing with Lyndsey Buckingham in the fold until 1997. In the liner notes, music journalist Bill DeMain describes Mirage Tour ’82 as a “riveting listen, and a reminder of when rock shows were platforms to expand and reinvent songs for the stage, to let them breathe, to unleash different, wilder sides of a band.”

Take a listen to a previously unreleased live version of “Don’t Stop” from the box set – HERE.

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Pop Daypop

Katy Perry shares video for ‘Lifetimes,’ reveals ‘143’ tracklist

Katy Perry during her show at Rock in Rio 2015 in Rio de Janeiro^ Brazil. Rio de Janeiro^ September 28^ 2015.

Katy Perry has dropped the video for her new single, “Lifetimes,” directedby frequent Bad Bunny collaborator Stillz.   The video finds Perry making memories in Ibiza, Spain, as she spends the day on the beach before partying all night at the club.

Perry said in a press statement: “‘Lifetimes’ is a song about eternal love. It’s about finding that one deep and satisfying love of your life. A soulmate doesn’t always have to come in the form of a partner – it can come in all different ways, a child, a best friend, a pet. For me it is my daughter – I ask her every night, ‘Will you find me in every lifetime?’ She says yes, and I feel found. You’ll find each other, over and over again, for lifetimes.”

Elsewhere in the music video, Perry reveals the 11-song track list for her upcoming album, 143, which features “Lifetimes” as well as the project’s lead single, “Woman’s World.” Other song titles include “I’m His He’s Mine,” “Crush,” “Nirvana,” “All the Love,” “Truth” and “Wonder.” There also appears to be some undisclosed collaborations on the album on songs including “Gorgeous,” “Gimme Gimme” and “Artificial.” 143, which is code for “I love you,” is scheduled for release on Sept. 20.

‘Lifetimes’ follows Perry’s previous release ‘Woman’s World‘ which served as the lead single from ‘143’ which is available for pre-sale / pre-order here.

Watch the video for Lifetimes: here.

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Pop Daypop

Shawn Mendes shares two new songs, drops trailer for upcoming LP ‘Shawn’

Shawn Mendes peforms live the O2 Arena on April 16th 2019 in London^ England.

Shawn Mendes took to Instagram to announce that his self-titled album, Shawn, will be arriving on October 18. Per Billboard, Mendes also revealed the 12-song tracklist, and shared the first two singles — “Why Why Why” and “Isn’t That Enough”. The accompanying music video for “Why Why Why” was filmed in picturesque Hudson Valley, New York location where songs from the album were written and recorded.

Mendes, 25, shared in a social media post: “2 years ago I felt like I had absolutely no idea who I was. A year ago I couldn’t step into a studio without falling into complete panic. So to be here right now with 12 beautiful finished songs feels like such a gift. Honestly thank god for my friends and family. Life can be brutal but having a small group of people you deeply trust to walk you through makes it so much better. I have no idea how I would have made it through the last couple years let alone make an album without you. Scott, Mike, Eddie, Alex, Andrew, Ziggy, Sylvie, Rachel, Brian, Prash, Sarah, Meghan, Connor, tony, Aaliyah, mum, dad, Jocelyne, H.O.M, Matty, MR Vetro. All of my Friends and Family, thank you for loving on me so hard ♥ And to you guys who have been so unbelievably supportive and patient and loving thank you from the bottom of my heart. I really hope you love this album, I do. I really really do. I hope it makes you feel warm and close to the earth like it does for me. “Shawn”, The Album 10.18 enjoy ⁃ Shawn”

‘Shawn’ was written and co-produced by Mendes, along with collaborators Scott Harris, Mike Sabath, Nate Mercereau and Eddie Benjamin, with additional songs co-written by Amy Allen and Ethan Gruska. Mendes also shared an album trailer for Shawn, featuring the artist playing guitar in a forest, and at a campfire surrounded by friends singing “Isn’t That Enough.”  You can check out the trailer: here.

Shawn is Mendes’ fifth studio album, and follows 2020’s Wonder as well as Mendes’ previous self-titled project, 2018’s Shawn Mendes. The new album also marks Mendes’ first full-length release since he canceled his 2022 Wonder tour to focus on his mental health.

Pre-order Shawn: here.
To stream “Why Why Why” and “Isn’t That Enough” head HERE.
See the video for ‘Why Why Why’ – here.

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News Daypop

‘Significant’ 4.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Los Angeles

Red seismic wave over Los Angeles map

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Los Angeles region on Monday afternoon at 12:20 p.m. PT , according to the US Geological Survey. The quake had an initial reported intensity of 4.7 but was since revised down to 4.4.

The Los Angeles Police Department posted on social media: Significant earthquake just felt in the Los Angeles area. Reminder, please use 911 only for emergencies. Be prepared for aftershocks.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the epicenter was located near the city’s Highland Park neighborhood, a few miles north of downtown Los Angeles. No injuries were reported and no major infrastructure damage was found, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. The shallow quake was only 7.5 miles deep and directly under the populated areas of Los Angeles, so was likely felt widely despite the relatively modest intensity.

Cal Tech officials said in a statement that the quake is believed to be along the lower Elysian Park Fault, but a number of faults are in the area, and added that there’s less than a 10% chance of a 5.0 magnitude or higher aftershock over the next week.  The 4.4 earthquake was preceded by two small earthquakes — 1.7 magnitude and 1.3 magnitude — over the last day, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake came on the first day of school for students at the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest school district in the country. The Los Angeles Fire Department was sent into earthquake mode, with crews at 106 fire stations doing surveys of their districts. There were no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage, the department said.

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U.S. sends guided missile submarine to Middle East in fears of Iran’s retaliation against Israel

USS Dwight D Eisenhower^ CVN 69^ returns for Naval Station Norfolk after 9 month deployment

The Pentagon confirmed that the United States is sending the USS Georgia guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is speeding up the arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, equipped with F-35C fighters “in light of escalating regional tensions.”  Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had ordered the dispatch of the USS Georgia guided missile submarine to the region, and further ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to accelerate its ongoing transit to the area.

The moves came amid mounting fears that Iran might soon respond to the assassination of Hamas’ political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in Tehran last month after attending the inauguration ceremony for Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Both Iran and Hamas blamed Israel for the killing, and while Israel has remained quiet on the matter it is widely believed to have carried out the assassination.

As Israel braces for retaliatory attacks from Iran and its proxies after the assassination of senior members of Hamas and Hezbollah, Israel Defense Forces spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said in a statement Monday: “We’re following Hezbollah and Iran and ready. We’re at highest alert.”

According to a readout of the Pentagon conversation, in a conversation with Israeli Defense Secretary Yoav Gallant,” Secretary Austin reiterated the United States’ commitment to take every possible step to defend Israel and noted the strengthening of U.S. military force posture and capabilities throughout the Middle East.”  The two defense officials “also discussed Israel’s operations in Gaza and the importance of mitigating civilian harm, progress towards securing a cease-fire and the release of hostages held in Gaza” as well as efforts to deter Iran, Hezbollah, and other Iran-allied groups in the region.

On Monday, the leaders of the U.K., Germany and France released their own joint statement calling for a cease-fire in Gaza, the release of the hostages and the “unfettered” delivery of aid to Gaza, and urged Iran and its proxies, like Lebanon’s Hezbollah, to refrain from attacks that could further escalate the conflict in the region.  The joint statement read: “They will bear responsibility for actions that jeopardize this opportunity for peace and stability. No country or nation stands to gain from a further escalation in the Middle East.”

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed “severe punishment” for the assassination, but it remains unclear exactly how Iran plans to retaliate.

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Sports Daypop

MLB suspends Red Sox’s Jarren Duran for 2 games after he used anti-gay slur towards fan

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Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has been suspended for two games without pay by Major League Baseball after he uttered an anti-gay slur at a fan during the team’s 10-2 loss Sunday to the Houston Astros. ESPN’s Jeff Passan tweeted “Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has been suspended for two games after he uttered an anti-gay slur at a fan during Sunday’s game. His suspension will begin effective immediately and he’ll miss tonight’s game on ESPN against the Texas Rangers.”

Duran’s suspension began with Monday’s game against the Texas Rangers. The Red Sox also announced that Duran’s salary from the suspension will be donated to PFLAG (formerly called Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), sharing in a statement:  “Duran’s salary from the two-game suspension will be donated to PFLAG (Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), the United States’ largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating and advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people and those who love them.”

Duran’s slur could be heard on the NESN broadcast and quickly circulated online. In the sixth inning of Boston’s game Sunday at Fenway Park, a fan was heckling the All-Star while he was at bat, saying he needed a tennis racket to hit the ball. Duran turned around and said to a heckler: “Shut up, you f—ing f—-t.”  Following Sunday’s game, the Red Sox issued a statement in which Duran apologized for his actions: “During tonight’s game, I used a truly horrific word when responding to a fan. I feel awful knowing how many people I offended and disappointed. I apologize to the entire Red Sox organization, but more importantly to the entire LGBTQ community. Our young fans are supposed to be able to look up to me as a role model, but tonight I fell far short of that responsibility. I will use this opportunity to educate myself and my teammates and to grow as a person.”

The team said at the time that the matter was addressed with Duran and also issued an apology to the Red Sox fans and LGBTQ community:  “The Red Sox addressed this incident with Jarren immediately following today’s game. We echo Jarren’s apology to our fans, especially to the LGBTQ community. We strive to be an organization that welcomes all fans to Fenway Park, and we will continue to educate our employees, players, coaches and staff on the importance of inclusivity.”

The suspension is consistent with MLB’s past discipline for the use of anti-gay slurs. Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce was suspended for two games in 2017 for directing an anti-gay slur at a fan; and that same season, then-Toronto outfielder Kevin Pillar was banned two games after uttering a similar homophobic slur used by Duran at Atlanta reliever Jason Motte, who Pillar believed had struck him out on a quick pitch.

Duran, who turns 28 in September, is batting .291 with an .853 OPS, 14 home runs, 58 RBI and 29 stolen bases. His 36 doubles lead the American League, and he leads the majors with 13 triples. The four-year veteran was named to his first AL All-Star team this year and won All-Star Game MVP honors by hitting a home run in the Midsummer Classic.

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