Month: August 2024

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Kelsea Ballerini announces new LP ‘Patterns’ drops first song ‘Sorry, Mom’

Kelsea Ballerini attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 2^ 2023 in Austin^ Texas.

Kelsea Ballerini is set to release her upcoming fifth studio album Patterns on Oct. 25, and the four-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter has previewed the upcoming LP with the song, “Sorry, Mom.”  Ballerini captioned the album’s cover art on Instagram with the caption: “let’s start unpacking…,” alongside an image depicts her seated atop a pile of luggage heaped together on a beach shore.

Ballerini also noted in an Instagram Reel: “What’s a pattern? It’s like a reoccurring sequence of the first thing you reach for, ’cause it’s closest. It’s the first thought you think or the first feeling you feel, or first response you say, the first choice you make. It’s like your second nature, ’cause it’s what you’ve done over and over and over again, and maybe its familial, or generational, it’s been handed down — it’s in our blood, or maybe it’s learned and developed from adapting to life … and maybe some of our patterns are just our own damn fault. I think we have the ability to look at our patterns and find the ones that serve us and then we look at the ones that we don’t want to carry with us and we don’t want to hand down to future us, and you change them. I think that we make patterns so they don’t make us.”

Ballerini shares that Patterns offers an “accurate snapshot” of her life: “I think that people probably expect this really happy-go-lucky, love, mushy, gushy record from me. That’s not the case. And I’m really proud of that. It would have been easy to, I think, just collect the really beautiful parts of my life that I’ve dusted off and found the last couple of years. But that’s not the fullness of my experience.”

Ballerini also shared the new song Sorry, Mom, posting on her socials:  “sorry mom, a love letter to the growth of mother and daughter to woman and woman, is OUT in the world and i couldn’t be more proud to share this song with you. it was one of the first songs i wrote for this album, alongside my 4 dear brilliant magical friends and collaborators (who i had the honor of making all of patterns with), and we hope you love it.”

To presave Patterns, head HERE.
Stream Sorry, Mom: HERE.

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Country Daypop

Kelsea Ballerini announces new LP ‘Patterns’ drops first song ‘Sorry, Mom’

Kelsea Ballerini attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 2^ 2023 in Austin^ Texas.

Kelsea Ballerini is set to release her upcoming fifth studio album Patterns on Oct. 25, and the four-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter has previewed the upcoming LP with the song, “Sorry, Mom.”  Ballerini captioned the album’s cover art on Instagram with the caption: “let’s start unpacking…,” alongside an image depicts her seated atop a pile of luggage heaped together on a beach shore.

Ballerini also noted in an Instagram Reel: “What’s a pattern? It’s like a reoccurring sequence of the first thing you reach for, ’cause it’s closest. It’s the first thought you think or the first feeling you feel, or first response you say, the first choice you make. It’s like your second nature, ’cause it’s what you’ve done over and over and over again, and maybe its familial, or generational, it’s been handed down — it’s in our blood, or maybe it’s learned and developed from adapting to life … and maybe some of our patterns are just our own damn fault. I think we have the ability to look at our patterns and find the ones that serve us and then we look at the ones that we don’t want to carry with us and we don’t want to hand down to future us, and you change them. I think that we make patterns so they don’t make us.”

Ballerini shares that Patterns offers an “accurate snapshot” of her life: “I think that people probably expect this really happy-go-lucky, love, mushy, gushy record from me. That’s not the case. And I’m really proud of that. It would have been easy to, I think, just collect the really beautiful parts of my life that I’ve dusted off and found the last couple of years. But that’s not the fullness of my experience.”

Ballerini also shared the new song Sorry, Mom, posting on her socials:  “sorry mom, a love letter to the growth of mother and daughter to woman and woman, is OUT in the world and i couldn’t be more proud to share this song with you. it was one of the first songs i wrote for this album, alongside my 4 dear brilliant magical friends and collaborators (who i had the honor of making all of patterns with), and we hope you love it.”

To presave Patterns, head HERE.
Stream Sorry, Mom: HERE.

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News Daypop

Fifth body found inside superyacht that sank off Sicily

Boats in Porticello area of Santa Flavia city over Tyrrhenian Sea near Palermo on Sicily Island. Santa Flavia^ Italy.

Italian authorities say a fifth body has been found in the search for those missing from the superyacht Bayesian, which sank earlier in the week after it was caught in the storm while anchored off the coast of Porticello, a village near the Sicilian capital city of Palermo.. The identities of the bodies retrieved were not immediately released.

Salvatore Cocina, director of the island’s Civil Protection Agency, confirmed to NBC News that divers recovered four bodies Wednesday from inside a superyacht that sank in a sudden storm off Sicily. Later on Wednesday, Cocina confirmed to Sky News that a fifth body had been found and was being brought to shore. One passenger remains missing. Their recovery follows a dayslong search in the deep waters off the Italian coast where British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and several others were believed to be trapped in the hull. Lynch’s 18-year-old daughter, Hannah; Morgan Stanley International Chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy; and Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda, are also missing.

The vessel sank early Monday after its mast — one of the world’s tallest — broke in half during a violent storm. The yacht sank after a small waterspout (a type of tornado) spun over the Mediterranean island, likely capsizing the boat. Fifteen people were rescued, with six initially reported missing, and one body recovered Monday – the ship’s cook, identified as Canadian-Antiguan national Recaldo Thomas. The Bayesian is owned by a firm linked to Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, who was among the survivors rescued by a nearby vessel after getting into a lifeboat.

According to CharterWorld Luxury Yacht Charters, the U.K.-registered Bayesian yacht was built by Italian shipbuilder Perini Navi in 2008. It could carry 12 guests and a crew of up to 10, with its nearly 250-foot mast being noted as the ‘tallest aluminum sailing mast in the world.’

Italian rescue teams are expected to continue their search at dawn on Thursday, after concluding their search for the day.

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Longtime New Jersey congressman Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. dies at age 87

US HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE BILL PASCRELL JR NEW JERSEY - office entrance sign and flag. WASHINGTON^ DC - APRIL 26^ 2019

New Jersey Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., a 14-term incumbent and a fixture in his hometown of Paterson for more than four decades, died on Wednesday at the age of 87. Pascrell was slated to run for a 15th term in the fall.

Pascrell died Wednesday morning at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, according to his long-time chief of staff, Ben Rich. A cause of death has not yet been released, but Pascrell had been suffering with a respiratory illness that hospitalized him for nearly a month over the summer.

His family also posted on social media: “It is with deep sadness that we announce that Bill Pascrell Jr., our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away this morning. As our United States Representative, Bill fought to his last breath to return to the job he cherished and to the people he loved. Bill lived his entire life in Paterson and had an unwavering love for the city he grew up in and served. He is now at peace after a lifetime devoted to our great nation America.”

Pascrell was a graduate of Fordham University and served in the Army for six years. He worked as a teacher in Paterson and served on the Board of Education there from 1979 to 1982 before going on to the state Legislature.  He was first elected to the New Jersey General Assembly in 1988, and then was elected mayor of Paterson in 1990. He went on to serve in Congress in 1996.

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy remembered Pascrell for “an unwavering instinct for drawing strength from our state’s diversity” and said he was a “champion for our most vulnerable neighbors. He was a unifier in every sense of the word— and always sought to bring the people of New Jersey together around our shared principles. But for many New Jerseyans, Bill will be remembered most fondly for leading the fight for our families in Congress over the past 27 years. At every stage of his Congressional career, he stood up for our neighbors by defending access to reproductive health care, keeping our communities safe from gun violence, supporting our law enforcement officers and first responders, protecting our natural wonders — like Paterson’s Great Falls — and so much more.”

Pascrell is the second New Jersey representative to die in office this year; Rep. Donald Payne Jr. died in April, and was succeeded on the ballot in a special primary held last month by Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver. It’s unclear yet whether there will be a special election to fill Pascrell’s unexpired term, which ends in January.

Rep. Rob Menendez wrote on social media: “Bill Pascrell was more than a colleague, he was a friend, mentor and someone who I greatly admired and loved. Bill was Paterson to his core – tough but compassionate, a relentless fighter who always championed his constituents and never encountered a fight he wasn’t ready to take on. He loved his job and he did it with purpose every single day. His voice, his work, and his dedication will never be forgotten. But today is a sad day. I’m going to miss Bill so very much. It’s hard to think about going back to DC and not seeing him there on the House floor in the back corner holding court or after votes getting together to connect over a meal. He was a true friend and I will forever cherish our time together and I will always carry his memory with me. May he rest in peace.”

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Sports Daypop

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill skips practice with thumb injury

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) in actions during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers^ Sept. 10^ 2023^ in Inglewood^ Calif.

Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill was held out of team drills during Wednesday’s joint practice with the  Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla. due to a thumb injury.

Hill was initially seen with a removable brace on his right hand during Tuesday’s practice; while he did participate in some portions of Wednesday’s practice, head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters that the team is trying to make sure that Hill does not make the injury worse.  McDaniel also did not elaborate about when or how Hill sustained the injury, stating: “I kind of alluded to it with [wide receiver] Jaylen Waddle back at home, but there are certain situations where you are in training camp and practicing. Tyreek could practice today. However, there are also times that, because of the timing of where their bodies are at, kind of puts them at risk to get further injury. And so, from a medical standpoint, you’re just trying to let something cool down so you don’t have something happen at the expense of regular-season games. So, he’s been very active. but we’re trying to make sure we keep him out of harm’s way.” (per ESPN).

Hill was among the starters who did not participate in the Dolphins’ 13-6 preseason win over the Washington Commanders on Saturday in Miami Gardens, Fla., or in their win over the Atlanta Falcons in their Aug. 9 preseason opener. Hill totaled 238 catches for 3,509 yards, including a league-high 1,799 in 2024, over his last two seasons. He scored 21 touchdowns during that span.

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Philadelphia Eagles release veteran tight end C.J. Uzomah

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The Philadelphia Eagles released veteran tight end C.J. Uzomah on Wednesday.

Uzomah, 31, was drafted as a 5th-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2015, where he spent seven seasons. He signed a three-year, $24 million contract with the Jets in 2022, finishing the 2023 season on injured reserve with an MCL injury.

The Eagles signed Uzomah to a one-year contract on April 11, and he was competing with Albert Okwuegunam Jr. and E.J. Jenkins for the third tight end spot. Recent acquisitions Kevin Foelsch and Armani Rogers are the other tight ends currently on the 90-man roster.

Uzomah has 192 catches for 1,881 yards and 16 touchdowns in nine NFL seasons, the first seven with the Bengals and the last two with the Jets. He surpassed 400 yards in both 2018 and 2021 but was just 8-for-58 with one TD last year and was released on March 13. With Cincinnati in the 2021 postseason Uzomah had 15 catches for 146 yards and a TD as the Bengals reached the Super Bowl. His 15 receptions are 6th-most in Bengals history in a single postseason.

The Eagles on Wednesday also re-signed interior offensive lineman Jason Poe, 26, who was with the team until he was released on Aug. 5. Poe hasn’t played in the NFL, but spent time last year on the 49ers’ and Jets’ practice squads.

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Country Daypop

Monica to release Brandi Carlile-produced country album ‘Open Roads’

Singer Monica walks the runway at The American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection 2016 Presented By Macy's on February 11^ 2016 in NYC.

R&B singer Monica is gearing up to release her long-awaited country album Open Roads later this year.  According to PEOPLE, Monica recorded the country album, produced by Brandi Carlile, 43 (who has previously produced albums for Joni Mitchell and Tanya Tucker).

Rolling Stone reported that Monica, 43, teased the project in 2022, and announced that it was complete in 2023. Monica said in a statement: “I’m truly excited about this full circle moment to reconnect with WME since that’s where it all started for me with my debut album, Miss Thang,” confirming that her new R&B album MDA as well as her country album Open Roads are set for release later this year.

Monica revealed in 2022 to Entertainment Tonight that she has always loved country music, sharing in an interview that when she was young, she would sing country songs. She said: “I realized there are no limitations to what we can do and Brandi Carlile told me, ‘Monica, stop waiting and I will help you.’ Since then, we have been working nonstop.”  Monica also spoke about her desire to record a country album in 2020, but said she would not ever leave R&B behind completely: “I don’t want to be in a box in any form. I speak about what I lived but there are many ways to speak about it. So, if I really started to move in that direction—not to leave or forsake R&B, ever. That would always be the base and foundation. My goal is to really create a record first and see how it is really received. I would want it to be well-written and very well sang. I would want it to be produced by someone that would be hard on me, not be afraid of me.”

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Country Daypop

See Lee Brice, Nate Smith and Hailey Whitters in video for ‘Drinkin’ Buddies’

Lee Brice performs in concert at The Fest at Long Island Community Hospital at Bald Hill on July 3^ 2019 in Farmingville^ New York.

Lee Brice along with Nate Smith and Hailey Whitters are sharing the video for their collab, “Drinkin’ Buddies,” climbing the country radio charts.

PEOPLE featured the premiere of the music video for “Drinkin’ Buddies” which features Brice, 45, alongside Whitters, 34, and Smith, 38.  The video, directed by Chase Lauer, sees Brice drinking at an empty bar before quickly cutting to him, Smith, and Whitters playing a round of flip-cup in the dive bar. Soon, the video cuts back to a solo Brice who rolls up his sleeves and begins the track.  The video continues with group of men drinking beers with each other while playing golf or a group of women playing cards and sipping margaritas and martinis.

Brice said that working with Whitters and Smith “was such a blast! In fact, our day together to just ‘get content’ was so much fun that it turned into a full-on video shoot … Well first off, they are so awesome, talented, and fun…. Second, sometimes one big reason collaborations work out is simply because of schedules too…. I was lucky enough to catch them both at a time where they were open to work with me. Most of it was by accident. Just us drinking buddies hanging out in a bar, but we added some content with some of my friends and some different friend groups doing other drinking buddy things!!!”

Lee is currently out on the road this year playing some of country music’s biggest festivals, and joining Dierks Bentley for select dates of his Gravel and Gold Tour, as well as traveling across the country on his “Label Me Proud” tour until Nov. 16 in Helotes, Texas.

Check out the video for ‘Drinkin’ Buddies’ – here.

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Entertainment Daypop

Dan and Eugene Levy to host 76th Emmy Awards

Daniel Levy and Eugene Levy^ Winners of Best Comedy Program or Series for "Schitt's Creek"^ at 2019 Canadian Screen Awards.

Father-son duo of Eugene Levy and Dan Levy will emcee this year’s Emmy Awards, marking the first time that a father and son will share the honor.

Eugene, 77, and Dan, 41 — best-known for portraying Johnny and David Rose in Schitt’s Creek — shared in a press release: “For two Canadians who won our Emmys in a literal quarantine tent, the idea of being asked to host this year in an actual theater was incentive enough. We’re thrilled to be able to raise a glass to this extraordinary season of television and can’t wait to spend the evening with you all on Sept. 15.”

Dan and Eugene made history in 2020 as the first father and son to win major awards in the same year for “Schitt’s Creek.”  Eugene won for outstanding comedy actor, with Dan winning for supporting comedy actor. Dan Levy also won Emmys for writing and directing, while both won the outstanding comedy series Emmy as exec producers.

Craig Erwich, president, Disney Television Group, shared: “Eugene’s and Dan’s comedic intuition and uncanny ability to capture the hearts of viewers will make for a memorable Emmys telecast honoring this year’s best and brightest.” TV Academy chair Cris Abrego added:  “We are thrilled to welcome two generations of comedy genius to the Emmy’s stage as hosts. Eugene and Dan Levy are known for creating unforgettable laugh-out-loud moments on screen, and together, they are super-charged. I cannot wait for Emmy fans to see what they have in store for all of us.”

Eugene Levy is nominated this year for his Apple TV+ series “The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy,” which is up for outstanding hosted nonfiction series or special.

The 76th Emmy Awards, hosted by Eugene and Dan Levy, will take place on Sunday, Sept. 15, live on ABC at 8 p.m. EDT, with Hulu streaming the show the following day.

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Rock Daypop

Seether drops video for “Judas Mind”

Vocalist/Guitarist Shaun Morgan of the Heavy Metal band Seether performs in concert October 5^ 2011 at the Comfort Dental Amphitheater in Denver^ CO.

Seether have shared an official video for their latest single “Judas Mind,” the lead single off their forthcoming studio album “The Surface Seems So Far,” set for release on September 20.  Judas Mind has been impacting rock radio since its release in July, rising to the Mediabase Active Rock chart, currently at No. 7, and Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, currently at No. 8.

The Surface Seems So Far, Seether’s ninth studio album, is produced by frontman and songwriter Shaun Morgan with veteran producer Matt Hyde (Deftones, Slayer) as engineer and mixer. The 11-track collection is the follow-up to 2020’s Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum, which featured three No. 1 hits.

Seether also recently announced a Fall U.S. co-headline tour with Skillet, hitting the road together beginning Sept. 17 in Asheville, North Carolina and end Oct. 20 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Seether said in a statement: “We’re really stoked about the upcoming tour — we’ve put together a killer package! It’s always nice to tour with bands that you’re a fan of and that bring it live. Co-headlining with Skillet is going to be a blast; we’ll have to bring our A Game. It should be a great show.”  Skillet added: “We’re glad to be back on the road with our friends in Seether again. We’ve talked about going out together for a while, but after we played a show together this summer that drew big numbers, we knew it was time.”   Ticketing info can be viewed here: seether.com; and here: skillet.com.

See Seether’s video for ‘Judas Mind’ – here.
To pre-order The Surface Seems So Far head HERE.

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