Month: September 2024

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Country Daypop

Willie Nelson to release 76th studio album ‘Last Leaf on the Tree’

Farm Aid founder Willie Nelson performs at the 2018 Farm Aid. Hartford^ CT - September 22^ 2018

Willie Nelson, 91, has announced his 76th solo album — and his 153rd album overall — titled Last Leaf on the Tree, set to drop on November 1st.

Last Leaf on the Tree will be Nelson’s second LP this year, after releasing The Border in May. It’s also the first album that Micah Nelson will produce for his dad, and the album sees Willie covering songs from Nina Simone, Keith Richards, Sunny War, Neil Young, Particle Kid (Micah’s band), Beck, and more.  The lead-off track from the album is a cover of the Tom Waits track “Last Leaf”, which you can listen to: HERE.

Micah spoke about the album in a press release, saying that he took a ‘sculptor’s approach’ to the project. “It’s an approach that I love and have used a lot over the years. Just throwing the clay down and stepping back, then maybe adding a little more, then maybe shaving down here, and kind of building the tracks that way,” he added. He also provided most of the instrumentation on the album, created the cover art, and helped animate the video for “Last Leaf” with his wife Alexandra Dascalu Nelson.  The concept of the album sees Nelson contemplating his mortality and the inevitability of death; explains Micah: “There are little side quests, but that became the through line [of the album]—facing death with grace.”

Nelson will release Last Leaf on the Tree on November 1; to preorder, head HERE.

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Country Daypop

See the video for Mitchell Tenpenny’s ‘Demon or Ghost’

Mitchell Tenpenny attends the 2019 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 5^ 2019 in Nashville^ Tennessee.

Ahead of the September 20th launch of his third studio album The 3rd, Mitchell Tenpenny has released the video for ‘Demon or Ghost’ featuring Grammy-nominated rock band Underoath.

Mitchell said: “Coming up with this song was a really special write for me. It was my first time writing with Spencer Chamberlain (lead vocals for Underoath). I had already met Aaron Gillespie (drummer) and it was great being with both of them together. I brought my producer Jordan into the write too and we were both fangirling at the beginning. They have been one of our favorite rock bands of all time! We began talking about running into people you used to date or be friends with. It’s almost like seeing a ghost. Are you haunting me or do I want to see you or are you scaring me because you are bringing up too many bad memories? As you get older you need to decide who matters in your life and who do you want around you. ‘Are you a demon or ghost? Are you going to burn this house down or just trying to remind me that you’re here?’ Writing a rock and roll song is a bit different than country and the concept of writing through which one are you, demon or ghost, was so intriguing.”

Spencer Chamberlain (lead vocals for Underoath) shared, “When I found out that Mitchell was a fan of mine, I was beyond flattered. Getting the opportunity to write with him when the respect was mutual was not only exciting, but I knew it was going to turn into something special. I adore his voice and how unique and powerful it sounds, so different from anything in modern country today, in my opinion. I was excited to hear the lyrics we’d come up with coming out of his mouth. Walking into the room for the first time with that mutual respect already felt like we were friends. We just sat down and started talking about life and stuff that we’ve all been through, and we kind of landed on this idea of a toxic relationship/toxic person, which I’m sure most of us can relate to. I love how easily it came together as we all just spitballed off of one another, getting excited about each other’s ideas, lyrics, and melodies. This was the exact idea of what a true collaboration should and would be. We left with not only a great song but friendships that will last a lifetime, and I’m honestly looking forward to working together again someday in the future. But here’s the first thing we came up with, and it is really two worlds colliding: Mitchell Tenpenny and Underoath.”

Tenpenny has also shared the video for “Demon or Ghost”, directed by Zach Pigg and Chelsea Rochelle with visual effects created by Josiah Moore. The video also features vocalist Spencer Chamberlain and drummer Aaron Gillespie of Underoath.

Check out the video for ‘Demon or Ghost’: here.
The 3rd arrives Sept. 20 and is available for preorder now.

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Rock Daypop

Alex Van Halen shares snippet of final recording with Eddie Van Halen

Alex Van Halen of Van Halen performs onstage at Jones Beach Theater on August 14^ 2015 in Wantagh^ New York.

Alex Van Halen has shared a snippet of an unreleased track written with his late brother Eddie called “Unfinished,” which is scheduled to arrive next month alongside the release of his memoir Brothers. The 384-page book has been described as Alex’s “love letter” to Eddie, who died of a stroke on October 6th, 2020, at the age of 65 after battles with throat and lung cancer.

The preview of “Unfinished” was posted via Instagram alongside the caption: “Brothers 10/22 “Unfinished” by Alex and Edward Van Halen #VanHalenForever #Brothers #Family #WeAreVanHalen #Unfinished”

The audiobook version of Alex Van Halen’s upcoming memoir, Brothers, will contain the final piece of music the drummer wrote and recorded with his late brother and bandmate, guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Brothers is set for release on October 22nd via HarperCollins, who confirmed the track is “the last piece of music they wrote together” before Eddie’s death in 2020.

Alex Van Halen has remained reclusive since Eddie’s passing, and hasn’t performed in public or conducted interviews. He did release the following statement about his upcoming memoir: “This is my tribute to my brother; my way of saying goodbye. Ed, I love you and miss you. When I see you again, I’m gonna kick your ass!”

You can pre-order the memoir Brothers: HERE.

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Rock Daypop

The Offspring scores fourth No. 1 with “Make It All Right”

The Offspring perform at the When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas^ Nevada on 21 October 2023.

The Offspring’s latest track “Make It All Right” has hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart. Released earlier this year, Make It All Right is the first song from the band’s upcoming album Supercharged dropping on October 11th.

“Make It All Right” marks the band’s fourth No. 1 song on the Alternative Airplay chart following “Come Out and Play (Keep ‘Em Separated)” in 1994; “Hit That” in 2003; and “You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid” which hit No. 1 for 11 weeks in 2008.

The Offspring marked the 30th anniversary of their six-time platinum album Smash this year. The band are currently on the road performing overseas at numerous festivals, including the upcoming Louder Than Life Festival on September 26th, as well as more dates in North America.

Check out the video for ‘Make it All Right’ – HERE.
To pre-order Supercharged, head HERE.

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Pop Daypop

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sued by Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard alleging sexual assault

Dawn Richard^ Sean "P. Diddy" Combs at the 2010 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium^ Los Angeles. June 27^ 2010 Los Angeles^ CA

Just one day after a judge ruled Sean “Diddy” Combs was liable for $100 million in a default judgment for a sexual assault case, a new lawsuit has been filed against him.

Per TMZ: Dawn Richard, a singer in the former girl group Danity Kane, has filed a lawsuit against Combs for sexual and physical assault, as well as inhumane treatment. Richard accuses Diddy of sexual abuse, physical violence and heinous demands while she was attached to his Bad Boy records label. Richard was also part of ‘Diddy – Dirty Money’, a trio featuring Diddy and singer Kalenna Harper.

Richard also alleges that she witnessed Combs physically and sexually abuse his ex-girlfriend Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura on multiple occasions. Richard alleges in 2009, she says she personally witnessed Diddy throw Cassie against a wall, choke her and drag her up a flight of stairs in his L.A. home. Also mentioned by name in the lawsuit is the late Kim Porter, Combs’ ex-girlfriend and mother of three of his children. Court docs state that Richard saw Porter crying as she left a music studio in 2005, with her face bruised.

Additionally, court documents obtained by Page Six states that Combs subjected Richard to verbal abuse, and forced her to work for 48 hours straight. As a result of overworking, the singer, 41, says she lost a substantial amount of weight, became dehydrated and developed rashes. Richard is seeking compensatory damages for mental pain, anguish and emotional distress, as well as punitive and exemplary damages and money for her attorneys’ fees.

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Entertainment Daypop

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sued by Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard alleging sexual assault

Dawn Richard^ Sean "P. Diddy" Combs at the 2010 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium^ Los Angeles. June 27^ 2010 Los Angeles^ CA

Just one day after a judge ruled Sean “Diddy” Combs was liable for $100 million in a default judgment for a sexual assault case, a new lawsuit has been filed against him.

Per TMZ: Dawn Richard, a singer in the former girl group Danity Kane, has filed a lawsuit against Combs for sexual and physical assault, as well as inhumane treatment. Richard accuses Diddy of sexual abuse, physical violence and heinous demands while she was attached to his Bad Boy records label. Richard was also part of ‘Diddy – Dirty Money’, a trio featuring Diddy and singer Kalenna Harper.

Richard also alleges that she witnessed Combs physically and sexually abuse his ex-girlfriend Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura on multiple occasions. Richard alleges in 2009, she says she personally witnessed Diddy throw Cassie against a wall, choke her and drag her up a flight of stairs in his L.A. home. Also mentioned by name in the lawsuit is the late Kim Porter, Combs’ ex-girlfriend and mother of three of his children. Court docs state that Richard saw Porter crying as she left a music studio in 2005, with her face bruised.

Additionally, court documents obtained by Page Six states that Combs subjected Richard to verbal abuse, and forced her to work for 48 hours straight. As a result of overworking, the singer, 41, says she lost a substantial amount of weight, became dehydrated and developed rashes. Richard is seeking compensatory damages for mental pain, anguish and emotional distress, as well as punitive and exemplary damages and money for her attorneys’ fees.

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News Daypop

Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump face off in first presidential debate

The second 2024 U.S. presidential debate with Kamala Harris and Donald trump will air on ABC news in Philadelphia^ Pennsylvania. Abc news logo on phone screen.

Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump took part in their first presidential debate, taking place at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday, moderated by ABC “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir and ABC News Live “Prime” anchor Linsey Davis.

Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, and Trump, the Republican nominee, opened the 90-minute debate with a handshake. Harris and Trump clashed repeatedly, with the debate covering a wide range of issues and featuring intense moments between the rivals during the contentious debate.

Trump and Harris clashed over abortion, immigration, the economy, foreign policy and more, with Trump repeated multiple falsehoods about migrants, Harris’ campaign, abortion, Jan. 6 and other key issues.

To stream the debate in full, head to ABC NEWS LIVE (here).

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Louisiana, Mississippi brace for Hurricane Francine to made landfall

Tropical Storm off Gulf of Mexico. Elements of this image furnished by NASA.

Hurricane Francine gained strength as it headed towards the Louisiana coast currently a category 1 hurricane, with forecasters warning residents of life-threatening conditions. Francine is expected to bring heavy rain and winds, which could turn into urban and coastal flooding once the storm reaches land.

Francine was upgraded to a hurricane late Tuesday as it moved across warm Gulf waters off the Texas and Louisiana coastlines, with landfall expected in Louisiana on Wednesday. As of 5 a.m. ET the storm was about 245 miles south-west of Morgan City, Louisiana, with sustained wind speeds of 90 mph, moving north-east at a rate of 10 mph. Forecasters said Francine’s landfall was expected Wednesday afternoon or evening as a Category 2 hurricane with winds of 96 to 110 mph (155 to 175 kph) and strong storm surge.

A hurricane warning is in place across most of the Louisiana coastline (from Sabine Pass eastward to Grand Isle, La.), while a storm surge warning covers the area from High Island, near Houston, all the way to the Mississippi and Alabama border.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency, urging residents to “batten down all the hatches” and  stay in place rather than venturing out onto the roads and risk blocking first responders or utility crews working to repair power lines. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves also declared a state of emergency, he announced Tuesday afternoon.

According to the National Hurricane Center. Mississippi’s coastal counties were under a tropical storm warning, with a hurricane warning in effect along the Louisiana coast from the border with Texas eastward to Grand Isle, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of New Orleans, and a tropical storm warning extended eastward from there to the Alabama/Florida state line.

Forecasters said that the storm system is expected to bring storm total rainfall of 4 to 8 inches, with local amounts to 12 inches across much of Louisiana and Mississippi through early Friday. From Port Fourchon to the mouth of the Mississippi River could see storm surge as high as 7 feet while High Island, Texas, near the Bolivar Peninsula, could see it reach 5 feet.

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Sports Daypop

Miami Dolphins, Tyreek Hill respond after body cam footage is released of his detainment

#10 TYREEK HILL WR of MIAMI DOLPHINS during PRE SEASON WEEK 3 AUGUST 26^ 2023 at EVERBANK STADIUM JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA

The Miami Dolphins and star Tyreek Hill are speaking out after body camera footage was released which showed what led officers to handcuff Hill, who they had pulled over near Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, hours ahead of the Miami-Jacksonville Jaguars game.

In a statement, the Dolphins lambasted the incident as a “despicable” police action and supported their wide receiver, blaming the Miami-Dade Police Department officers for allegedly violating the public’s “trust to protect our community with such unnecessary force.”   The Dolphins said they have a “strong and positive relationship with the Miami-Dade Police Department,” but ‘strongly objected to the officers’ treatment of Hill.  The statement said: “as is on full display in the videos released tonight, there are some officers who mistake their responsibility and commitment to serve with misguided power. While we commend MDPD for taking the right and necessary action to quickly release footage, we also urge them to take equally swift and strong action against the officers who engaged in such despicable behavior.”

Hill, 30, said in an interview that he was opening his door to get out, and the incident “went from 0 to 60 .. A simple speeding ticket turned into something like me lying face-down on my stomach for a simple speeding ticket.  I already had my ID ready, so I gave him that, which is crazy — so I was being very cooperative from the get-go.”

Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith and defensive lineman Calais Campbell, who were driving by, saw Hill being detained and stopped to help, with Campbell also getting handcuffed. A different officer from the one who knocked on Hill’s window is seen in body camera video handcuffing Campbell. The Dolphins said in their statement that they were “saddened by the overly aggressive and violent conduct directed towards Tyreek Hill, Calais Campbell and Jonnu Smith by police officers before yesterday’s game. It is both maddening and heartbreaking to watch the very people we trust to protect our community use such unnecessary force and hostility towards these players, yet it is also a reminder that not every situation like this ends in peace, as we are grateful this one did. What if I wasn’t Tyreek Hill?’ is a question that will carry with resounding impact.”

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Sports Daypop

NFL reviewing new sexual assault allegations against Cleveland Browns’ QB Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Cleveland Browns v Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville Florida August 12^ 2022

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is facing a new sexual assault lawsuit. In a new civil lawsuit filed in Houston, Watson is accused of sexual assault and battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The lawsuit is similar to the nearly two dozen that were filed against him when he played for the Houston Texans, with the latest filing made by attorney Tony Buzbee, who represented some of the 25-plus women who previously accused Watson of sexual assault. Those lawsuits settled outside of court and resulted in an 11-game suspension for the quarterback during the 2022 season.

Per CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones, the NFL is reviewing the allegations against Watson, but is not considering placing him on on the Commissioner’s Exempt list because there are no formal charges and they have just begun to review the accusations. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy issued a statement addressing the lawsuit on Tuesday: “We are reviewing the complaint and we will look into the matter under the personal conduct policy. Not looking at commissioner’s exempt list as there’s been no formal charges and the league’s review has just begun.”

The Browns also issued a brief statement on Tuesday: “We will respect the due process our legal system affords regarding the recently filed civil suit and follow the NFL’s guidelines on this matter.”  Watson has yet to publicly address the new lawsuit.

NFL special counsel Lisa Friel will oversee the investigation and is tasked with determining if Watson committed a violation of the personal conduct policy and if a violation warrants additional discipline from what the league has issued Watson for previous violations.

Watson was suspended for 11 games in 2022 after he faced more than 20 accusations of sexual misconduct during his time with the Texans. The QB did not face criminal charges in any of the instances and has long denied any wrongdoing. and settled the majority of the lawsuits that were filed against him.

Watson signed a record-setting, fully guaranteed $230 million contract, which the team has since restructured twice. Watson has appeared in just six games in each of the past two seasons, first due to his suspension then due to numerous injuries last season.

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