Month: August 2024

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Rock Daypop

Knocked Loose to embark on North American headline tour

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Following their supporting run with Slipknot, Knocked Loose announced they will embark on their headlining fall North American tour with support from The Garden, DRAIN and Militarie Gun on select dates. The tour announcement comes on the heels of their critically-acclaimed album You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To. 

The 21-date tour will kick-off Oct. 4 in Columbus, Ohio making stops in over a dozen cities before concluding proceedings at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. on November 10.  Knocked Loose are also performing at Pure Noise Records’ 15th anniversary show in Las Vegas with Spanish Love Songs and SeeYouSpaceCowboy.

General on-sale tickets are available at the link: here.

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Pop Daypop

Taylor Swift shares music video for “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart”

Discover Taylor Swift's promotional banner for the Eras Tour Australia^ showcased near Universal Music Studio in Sydney. Australia - February 13^ 2024:

Taylor Swift has premiered the music video for her “The Tortured Poets Department” song “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart”. “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” is just the second song from TTPD to get an official music video, following her Post Malone collab, “Fortnight.”

Swift surprised the crowd at the final show of her European Eras Tour at at Wembley Stadium in London with the debut of the nearly four-minute long music video, just after she wrapped the show with her usual closer, “Karma.” The clip offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Eras Tour, which kicked off last March in Arizona and has travelled around the globe. The video features Swift’s background dancers and tour crew preparing for the new “Tortured Poets” segment of the show.

Swift wrapped up her eighth date at Wembley, where she was joined by Jack Antonoff and Florence Welch (of Florence and the Machine) for a mashup of “Death by a Thousand Cuts” and “Getaway Car,” and the live debut of “Florida!!!” with Welch. The concert marked the end of Swift’s European leg of her tour; she will return to North America on Oct. 18 for a show at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.

Check out the video for “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart”: HERE.

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Entertainment Daypop

Taylor Swift shares music video for “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart”

Discover Taylor Swift's promotional banner for the Eras Tour Australia^ showcased near Universal Music Studio in Sydney. Australia - February 13^ 2024:

Taylor Swift has premiered the music video for her “The Tortured Poets Department” song “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart”. “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” is just the second song from TTPD to get an official music video, following her Post Malone collab, “Fortnight.”

Swift surprised the crowd at the final show of her European Eras Tour at at Wembley Stadium in London with the debut of the nearly four-minute long music video, just after she wrapped the show with her usual closer, “Karma.” The clip offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Eras Tour, which kicked off last March in Arizona and has travelled around the globe. The video features Swift’s background dancers and tour crew preparing for the new “Tortured Poets” segment of the show.

Swift wrapped up her eighth date at Wembley, where she was joined by Jack Antonoff and Florence Welch (of Florence and the Machine) for a mashup of “Death by a Thousand Cuts” and “Getaway Car,” and the live debut of “Florida!!!” with Welch. The concert marked the end of Swift’s European leg of her tour; she will return to North America on Oct. 18 for a show at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.

Check out the video for “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart”: HERE.

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Pop Daypop

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars team up in video for ‘Die with a Smile’

Lady Gaga attends the premiere of the movie 'A Star Is Born' during the 75th Venice Film Festival on August 31^ 2018 in Venice^ Italy.

“Die with a Smile,” the new duet between Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, has dropped alongside the official music video for the song.

“Die With a Smile” marks the first collaboration for the duo, and Lady Gaga shared: “Bruno and I have a lot of mutual respect for each other and were talking about collaborating. I was finishing up my own album in Malibu and one night after a long day he asked me to come to his studio to hear something he was working on. It was around midnight when I got there and I was blown away when I heard what he had started making. We stayed up all night and finished writing and recording the song. Bruno’s talent is beyond explanation. His musicianship and vision are next level. There’s no one like him.” Mars added: “Getting to work with Gaga has been an honor. She’s an icon and she makes this song magical. I’m so excited for everyone to hear it.”

Mars directed the 4-minute clip alongside Daniel Ramos, which features Mars and Gaga wearing matching blue-grey outfits with red accents as they sing to each other on stage in what looks to be a television studio. Mars strums a guitar, while Gaga smokes and plays the piano.

Take a look at Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars in the video for ‘Die With A Smile’ – here.

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News Daypop

BMW recalls more than 720,000 cars due to electric water pump defect

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On Tuesday, BMW announced it is recalling it is recalling 720,796 vehicles in North America due to an issue with the water pump’s electrical connector that may short circuit as a result of faulty installation, posing a fire hazard.

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report, the impacted vehicles have water pumps with insufficient sealing, and may be susceptible to fluid ingress at the electrical plug connector over time. There is the possibility that a short circuit could occur, and there’s the potential for a fire, in rare cases.

Recall documents posted by the NHTSA read that “an improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit .. specifically, blowby-liquid from the positive crankcase ventilation system may collect on the intake air hose, eventually drip onto the plug connector .. this could increase the risk of a thermal event and, in rare cases, a fire.”

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the recall applies to the following BMW models:

  • BMW 228XI 2014-2016
  • BMW 328I 2012-2016
  • BMW 328XI 2012-2016
  • BMW 428I 2014-2016
  • BMW 428XI 2015-2016
  • BMW 528I 2012-2016
  • BMW X1 2012-2015
  • BMW X3 2013-2017
  • BMW X4 2015-2018
  • BMW X5 2016-2018
  • BMW Z4 2012-2016

Notification letters will be mailed to vehicle owners on October 4, where they will be instructed to take their cars to an authorized BMW center  where water pumps and plug connectors will be inspected and replaced as necessary for free. Per the recall report, a shield will be also installed to divert any fluid that might drop down onto the pump from the positive crankcase ventilation system’s intake air house.  Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

BMW’s number for the recall is “24V-608.” Owners can also contact NHTSA’s safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (toll-free at 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov for further information.

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Israel says they have retrieved the bodies of six Israeli hostages from Gaza

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The Israeli military said Tuesday that it had recovered the bodies of six hostages who were taken into the Gaza Strip following the Hamas-led Oct. 7 terror attacks. The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement that troops recovered the bodies of six Israeli hostages in an overnight operation in the city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza. The operation came as the United States, Egypt and Qatar pushed for a cease-fire deal that would end Israel’s monthslong military offensive in Gaza and see the release of the hostages who remain held in the enclave.

In a joint statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israeli Security Agency (ISA) identified the hostages as: Haim Perry, 80; Yoram Metzger, 80; Avraham Munder, 79; Alexander Dancyg, 76; Nadav Popplewell, 51; and Yagev Buchshtav, 35.  Metzger, Munder, Popplewell and Buchshtav had family members who were also abducted but freed during a November cease-fire.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that he’d had a productive meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and he had accepted a bridging proposal for a cease-fire deal and that it was “now incumbent on Hamas to do the same.” Hamas on Tuesday expressed “astonishment” at the suggestion that it was holding up a deal, calling the comments by Blinken and President Joe Biden “misleading claims that do not reflect the true position of the movement, which is keen to reach a cessation of aggression. We consider these statements a renewed American green light for the government of Zionist extremists to commit more crimes against defenseless civilians, and in pursuit of the goals of exterminating and displacing our people.”

Netanyahu said in a statement on Tuesday: “tonight our forces returned the bodies of six of our hostages who were held by the murderous terrorist organization Hamas… we thank those involved in the operation for their bravery and determined action .. our hearts ache for the terrible loss.” 

According to Israeli officials, more than 100 hostages remain held in Gaza, with around a third of them believed to be dead. Netanyahu said in a statement shared on X:  “The State of Israel will continue to make every effort to return all of our hostages — the living and the deceased.”  

According to data from the Israeli Government Press Office, there are currently 109 Israeli hostages being held in Gaza, including 36 believed to be dead. More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed and more than 92,000 injured during Israel’s war in Gaza, according to the health ministry in the enclave.

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Sports Daypop

Atlanta Braves sign infielder Gio Urshela after Austin Riley’s injury

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The Atlanta Braves announced on Tuesday they have signed infielder Gio Urshela, after losing third baseman Austin Riley for the rest of the regular season due to a broken hand. The Braves announced Monday that Riley is expected to miss six to eight weeks.

The 32-year-old Urshela batted .243 with five homers and 37 RBIs in 92 games for the Detroit Tigers before he was released on Sunday, at which point the Braves quickly scooped him up as the best available option with Riley expected to miss six to eight weeks.

Urshela has a career .273 average with 69 homers through his first 756 MLB appearances. He previously played for the Cleveland Guardians, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Angels. He spent most of this season at third base, though he’s also played the remaining infield positions during his time in the big leagues. Urshela’s best season came in 2019, when he batted .314 with 21 homers and 74 RBIs for the New York Yankees.

The Braves are currently in second place in the National League East, behind the first-place Philadelphia Phillies.

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Chicago Cubs release reliever Héctor Neris, avoid $9M vesting option

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The Chicago Cubs are releasing veteran reliever Héctor Neris, according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. The 35-year-old was designated for assignment and has already cleared waivers, making him an unrestricted free agent with a little over a month left in the regular season.

Neris spent the last two seasons with the Houston Astros and was excellent in a setup role recording 56 holds between 2022 and 2023 with a 1.03 WHIP and 156 strikeouts in 133⅓ innings. The veteran was signed to a one-year, $9MM contract over the winter with the Cubs, and he appeared in 46 games, recording 17 saves, three holds and a 3.89 ERA this season, but blew five of 25 saves, with career-worst strikeout (46) and walk rates of 23.1% and 13.3%, respectively in 44 innings.

Neris’ spot on the 40-man roster will be filled by right-hander Jack Neely, whose contract is being selected from Triple-A Iowa. Neely was acquired from the Yankees in the deadline trade sending Mark Leiter Jr. to the Bronx. The 24-year-old righty was the Yankees’ 11th-round pick in 2021, with MLB.com ranking him 18th among Chicago farmhands.

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Carrie Underwood and Papa Roach team up for ‘Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)’

Carrie Underwood attends 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on June 13^ 2024

Carrie Underwood has joined forces with Papa Roach on a new recording of their hit single “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark).”    The band posted on social media: “We’re continuing the mission to raise awareness for suicide prevention and the @afspnational’s “Talk Away The Dark” campaign, now with the incredible Carrie Underwood by our side. Enjoy @paparoach x @carrieunderwood ”Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)”💙💡”

The collaboration, recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, continues the mission of Papa Roach to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health awareness, alongside partner organization(s) the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), who will receive royalties generated from both artists from the song. The release will also raise awareness for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States and Canada.  To stream the new collab, head  HERE.

Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix shared in a statement: “We were humbled that Carrie was open to our mission, and hearing the power of Carrie’s voice in that recording session we were blown away. Not only is her vocal ability unequaled, but the impact of her voice brings a new meaning to our cause and will help people all over the globe. It’s an honor to have a “Rock Star” bring life to this track with us.”

Said Underwood: “I’m such a huge fan of Jacoby and Papa Roach and was honored to be invited to record ‘Leave A Light On’ with them. It’s a beautiful song and the message behind it and the band’s mission to shine a light on suicide prevention and mental health awareness has never been more important.”

“Leave A Light On” was first performed live last year with Shinedown and Spiritbox. In each city where the song was performed, it was preceded by a PSA video delivered by Shaddix, who pledged a donation to the AFSP on behalf of each city’s attendees, culminating in a $155,000 donation at the end of the tour.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention CEO Bob Gebbia said in a statement: “Papa Roach’s “Leave a Light On/Talk Away the Dark” has tapped into a cultural moment in which people are eager and ready for the message the song contains: that we all go through difficult times and that we can all be there for each other. We want to thank Carrie Underwood for joining with Papa Roach to record this new, inspiring duet version, which will reach even more fans and connect them to AFSP’s Talk Away the Dark campaign. We are also incredibly grateful to Papa Roach and Carrie Underwood for their commitment to providing those struggling with their mental health information and resources that can help. These amazing artists are educating the public about the importance of taking care of our mental health, and they are generously supporting AFSP’s mission of saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.”

If you or someone you know is considering suicide or is in emotional distress, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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Rock Daypop

Carrie Underwood and Papa Roach team up for ‘Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)’

Carrie Underwood attends 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on June 13^ 2024

Carrie Underwood has joined forces with Papa Roach on a new recording of their hit single “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark).”    The band posted on social media: “We’re continuing the mission to raise awareness for suicide prevention and the @afspnational’s “Talk Away The Dark” campaign, now with the incredible Carrie Underwood by our side. Enjoy @paparoach x @carrieunderwood ”Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)”💙💡”

The collaboration, recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, continues the mission of Papa Roach to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health awareness, alongside partner organization(s) the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), who will receive royalties generated from both artists from the song. The release will also raise awareness for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States and Canada.  To stream the new collab, head  HERE.

Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix shared in a statement: “We were humbled that Carrie was open to our mission, and hearing the power of Carrie’s voice in that recording session we were blown away. Not only is her vocal ability unequaled, but the impact of her voice brings a new meaning to our cause and will help people all over the globe. It’s an honor to have a “Rock Star” bring life to this track with us.”

Said Underwood: “I’m such a huge fan of Jacoby and Papa Roach and was honored to be invited to record ‘Leave A Light On’ with them. It’s a beautiful song and the message behind it and the band’s mission to shine a light on suicide prevention and mental health awareness has never been more important.”

“Leave A Light On” was first performed live last year with Shinedown and Spiritbox. In each city where the song was performed, it was preceded by a PSA video delivered by Shaddix, who pledged a donation to the AFSP on behalf of each city’s attendees, culminating in a $155,000 donation at the end of the tour.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention CEO Bob Gebbia said in a statement: “Papa Roach’s “Leave a Light On/Talk Away the Dark” has tapped into a cultural moment in which people are eager and ready for the message the song contains: that we all go through difficult times and that we can all be there for each other. We want to thank Carrie Underwood for joining with Papa Roach to record this new, inspiring duet version, which will reach even more fans and connect them to AFSP’s Talk Away the Dark campaign. We are also incredibly grateful to Papa Roach and Carrie Underwood for their commitment to providing those struggling with their mental health information and resources that can help. These amazing artists are educating the public about the importance of taking care of our mental health, and they are generously supporting AFSP’s mission of saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.”

If you or someone you know is considering suicide or is in emotional distress, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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