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See Timothée Chalamet performing as Bob Dylan in new trailer for ‘A Complete Unknown’

Timothée Chalamet attends the World Premiere of "Dune: Part Two" at Leicester Square. London^ England^ UK - February 15^ 2024

Searchlight Pictures has shared a trailer for the film ‘A Complete Unknown,’ featuring Timothée Chalamet as music icon Bob Dylan. A Complete Unknown is based on the Elijah Wald book Dylan Goes Electric! with the film directed and co-written by James Mangold (‘Girl, Interrupted,’ ‘Walk the Line.’)

A Complete Unknown is set in “the influential New York music scene of the early ’60s” and follows a 19-year-old Dylan (Chalamet) as the Minnesota musician experiences “a meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts — his songs and mystique becoming a worldwide sensation — culminating in his groundbreaking electric rock and roll performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.”

The cast of ‘A Complete Unknown’ also includes Edward Norton as songwriter and musician Pete Seeger, Elle Fanning as artist Sylvie Russo, Monica Barbaro as singer and musician Joan Baez, and Boyd Holbrook as singer-songwriter Johnny Cash.

A Complete Unknown hits theaters December 25, 2024; see the trailer – HERE.

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Rock Daypop

See Timothée Chalamet performing as Bob Dylan in new trailer for ‘A Complete Unknown’

Timothée Chalamet attends the World Premiere of "Dune: Part Two" at Leicester Square. London^ England^ UK - February 15^ 2024

Searchlight Pictures has shared a trailer for the film ‘A Complete Unknown,’ featuring Timothée Chalamet as music icon Bob Dylan. A Complete Unknown is based on the Elijah Wald book Dylan Goes Electric! with the film directed and co-written by James Mangold (‘Girl, Interrupted,’ ‘Walk the Line.’)

A Complete Unknown is set in “the influential New York music scene of the early ’60s” and follows a 19-year-old Dylan (Chalamet) as the Minnesota musician experiences “a meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts — his songs and mystique becoming a worldwide sensation — culminating in his groundbreaking electric rock and roll performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.”

The cast of ‘A Complete Unknown’ also includes Edward Norton as songwriter and musician Pete Seeger, Elle Fanning as artist Sylvie Russo, Monica Barbaro as singer and musician Joan Baez, and Boyd Holbrook as singer-songwriter Johnny Cash.

A Complete Unknown hits theaters December 25, 2024; see the trailer – HERE.

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Teri Garr, star of ‘Tootsie,’ ‘Young Frankenstein,’ dies at 79

Teri Garr at the 19th Annual Race to Erase MS gala held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on May 18^ 2012 in Century City^ California

Oscar-nominated actor Teri Garr, best known for her work in films including “Young Frankenstein,” “Tootsie” and “Mr. Mom,” has died at the age of 79 due to complications from multiple sclerosis. The actor’s publicist Heidi Schaeffer told PEOPLE that Garr died on Tuesday in Los Angeles, “surrounded by family and friends.”

Garr first revealed her MS diagnosis in a 2002 interview with Larry King on CNN, sharing that she had been secretly battling multiple sclerosis since the 1980s. Garr later suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm in 2006, which left her in a coma for a week. She recovered and briefly returned to acting before retiring in 2011. Garr served as a national ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and chaired the organization’s Woman Against MS programs.

After starting her career as a dancer, Garr’s acting career took off after her breakout role in Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein (1974). She also had memorable roles in Carl Reiner’s Oh, God! (1977); Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Francis Ford Coppola’s musical One From the Heart (1981); the popular John Hughes film, Mr. Mom (1983).  Garr earned a supporting actress Oscar nomination for her role in Sydney Pollack’s Tootsie (1982).

Garr was married to contractor John O’Neil from 1993 until their divorce in 1996.  She is survived by her daughter, Molly O’Neil, and grandson Tyryn.

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Rock Daypop

Metallica donates $100K to Hurricane Milton relief efforts

Metallica show^ Vocalist James Hetfield with Bass Guitarist Robert Trujillo performed on stage. HONG KONG - January 20^ 2017

Metallica has donated $100,000 in support of those affected by Hurricane Helene through their All Within My Hands charity foundation.

Metallica have sent $50,000 to World Central Kitchen (which is providing hot meals to those in need) and the Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC) to assist with strained food bank operations and swift restoration of essential technology and communications infrastructure that was destroyed when Milton plowed through Siesta Key, Florida, as well as $50,000 to Team Rubicon, which is helping to clear debris.

The band shared in a statement: “Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday, September 26, and has since hit several communities across a 500-mile stretch, leaving in its wake a path of destruction throughout Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee. It is now the third-deadliest storm to hit the US this century, with over 215 lives lost and hundreds of people still unaccounted for. It is an unmitigated tragedy. Historic water levels and widespread flooding across the Appalachians have left hundreds of roads inaccessible, hindering rescue efforts.”

Metallica will also be holding its annual Helping Hands Concert & Auction on December 13.  This year’s event, hosted again by Jimmy Kimmel, will mark the return of the Helping Hands Concert & Auction to LA; the previous Helping Hands show in December 2022 raised approximately $3 million, 100% of which went directly to All Within My Hands’ efforts supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger, disaster relief and other critical local services

For more info, visit AllWithinMyHands.org.

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Sports Daypop

Dodgers take 3-0 World Series lead against Yankees with 4-2 win

Entrance and sign at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx^ NY. January 3^ 2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers moved within one win of the World Series title with a 4-2 win against the NY Yankees in Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium on Monday. No team in MLB history has ever overcome an 0-3 World Series deficit.

Dodgers’ ace Walker Buehler pitched five shutout innings, allowing just two hits and issuing five strikeouts; while first baseman Freddie Freeman homered in his fifth consecutive World Series game to give the Dodgers an early lead.

The Yankees will host the Dodgers in a must-win Game 4 on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. Game 5, if necessary, will be Wednesday in New York.

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Apple releases new AI operating system updates for users

Tim Cook^ Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc.^ speaks during the launch event for the iPad 6 at Lane Technical College Prep High School in Chicago^ Illinois^ U.S.^ March 27^ 2018.

Apple announced on Monday its new “Apple Intelligence” tool and a series of other updates is now available for its iPhone, iPad and Mac users. The company released iOS 18.1, an update that includes the company’s artificial intelligence, called Apple Intelligence, for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 Pro. It also released software updates for iPad and Mac with Apple Intelligence, and will also be in its latest release on Apple’s macOS Sequoia operating system.

Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a company release: “Apple Intelligence introduces a new era for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, delivering brand-new experiences and tools that will transform what our users can accomplish.” Cook added that Apple Intelligence is generative AI in a way “that only Apple can deliver  .. [the company] is “incredibly excited about its ability to enrich our users’ lives. Apple Intelligence builds on years of innovation in AI and machine learning to put Apple’s generative models at the core of our devices, giving our users a personal intelligence system that is easy to use.”

Apple said that customers will be able to refine language by rewriting, proofreading and summarizing text virtually everywhere they write including Mail, Messages, Notes, Pages and third-party apps, adding that it has partnered with ChatGPT creator OpenAI and its new Writing Tools will be available and also takes advantage of AI.

Monday’s release also included improvements to Siri, including a new look that makes the entire screen glow around the phone’s edges. Siri can answer questions about Apple products, including troubleshooting, and has more natural voices.  Another update with ChatGPT integration and image-generation abilities is also scheduled for later this year as part of iOS 18.2.

Tto install and use Apple Intelligence, customers need an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max or any iPhone 16 model. To download iOS 18.1, go to Settings > General > Software Update. To sign up for the Apple Intelligence waitlist, go to Settings > Apple Intelligence and Siri > Join the Apple Waitlist.

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Philadelphia DA files lawsuit against Elon Musk over $1 million lottery for voters

Elon Musk at the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 13^ 2024 in Los Angeles^ CA

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office has filed a lawsuit on Monday to halt a political action committee run by billionaire Elon Musk from giving away $1 million to registered voters in swing states.

The lawsuit by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner alleges Musk and his ‘America PAC’ of trying to influence voters in the presidential election by awarding cash prizes, which amounts to an illegal lottery. The filing requests an injunction to block the daily award, which comes just days after the Justice Department sent a letter to the super PAC  warning that awarding $1 million to registered voters could violate federal laws against paying voters.

According to America PAC’s website, the PAC has so far given out sweepstakes-style checks to nine people around the U.S., including four in Pennsylvania. The group notes that the payments are only available to registered voters in seven states, but includes a “special offer” for registered voters in Pennsylvania, offering $100 to petition signers and another $100 to those who referred a signer. America PAC said registered voters are also eligible in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada and North Carolina and Wisconsin. In order to be eligible for the prize residents of the state must be registered to vote and agree to sign a petition, supporting the First Amendment and Second Amendment.

Krasner said in a statement announcing the complaint: “The Philadelphia District Attorney is charged with protecting the public from public nuisances and unfair trade practices, including illegal lotteries. The DA is also charged with protecting the public from interference with the integrity of elections.”

Krasner also accuses Musk of “lulling Philadelphia citizens — and others in the Commonwealth (and other swing states in the upcoming election) — to give up their personal identification information and make a pledge in exchange for a chance to win $1 million. That is a lottery, and it is undisputably an unlawful lottery,” noting lotteries must be regulated by the state. The lawsuit also accused Musk and the PAC of “deploying deceptive, vague or misleading statements that create the likelihood of confusion or misunderstanding,” through the lottery, which violates Pennsylvania consumer protection law.

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Kansas City Chiefs acquire pass rusher Josh Uche from New England Patriots

Kansas City^ Missouri - May 22^ 2022: Kansas City Chiefs' logo

The Kansas City Chiefs (7-0) have acquired New England Patriots edge rusher Josh Uche in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick (per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler).

It’s the second trade the Chiefs have made recently, after acquiring wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a deal with the Tennessee Titans last week. Amid trade interest, Uche was scratched during the Patriots’ 25-22 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.

The Patriots selected Uche, 26, in the second-round of the 2020 NFL Draft. In 58 career games for New England he tallied 20.5 sacks, with his best season coming in 2022 when he tallied a career-high 11.5 sacks in 15 games. He re-signed with the Patriots as a free agent before the season on a one-year, $3 million contract and will be an unrestricted free agent after this season. This season with the Patriots, Uche posted 13 tackles and two sacks in seven games.

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Brooks & Dunn, Lainey Wilson share ‘Play Something Country’

BROOKS & DUNN at the 2005 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. November 22^ 2005 Los Angeles^ CA 2005

Brooks & Dunn join forces with Lainey Wilson for the reimagination of their 2005 No. 1 hit “Play Something Country.”

‘Play Something Country’ is the first song to be released from Brooks & Dunn’s 2024 Reboot II project, available on November 15th.  Shared Kix Brooks: “Lainey was one of the first artists to get in the studio with us for this project. She came head-to-toe in flames, bell-bottoms and all, and added that Louisiana swagger like only she could. This was a fun one!”

Lainey Wilson shared: “I don’t know anybody in this town, in this generation of country music, who could say that these guys are not influences on what they do. They were the soundtrack to my childhood, so I was excited to make some magic with them.”

Reboot II is the sequel to 2019’s Reboot project, and consists of 18 star-studded collaborations with Brooks & Dunn, including Morgan Wallen, The Cadillac Three, HARDY, Bailey Zimmerman, ERNEST, Riley Green, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney and more.

Take a listen to Brooks & Dunn’s ‘Play Something Country’ ft. Lainey Wilson – HERE.
Pre-order Reboot II – HERE.

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Take a look at Aldis Hodge in trailer for ‘Cross’

Aldis Hodge at the Wolfs Los Angeles Premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on September 18^ 2024 in Los Angeles^ CA

Prime Video released a first look clip of the series Cross, premiering Nov. 14. Ben Watkins created the adaptation of James Patterson’s books and serves as showrunner, with Prime Video already renewing the show for a second season.

Aldis Hodge plays James Patterson’s detective, Alex Cross, and the clip sees Cross secure a murder suspect’s confession with an assist from William Shakespeare — specifically, the Bard’s famous tragedy, “Macbeth.” According to the series’ official synopsis from Prime Video, “Alex Cross is a detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims, in order to identify—and ultimately capture—the murderers.”

Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, Jennifer Wigmore, Eloise Mumford and Ryan Eggold also star. New photos show Tal, Walkes, Mustafa and Mumford in the series.

See the CROSS teaser clip: HERE.

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