Month: November 2024

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Joe Jonas shares video for ‘What This Could Be’

Joe Jonas at the premiere for "Devotion" at the Regency Village Theatre. LOS ANGELES^ CA. November 15^ 2022:

Joe Jonas has released his new single “What This Could Be,” co-written by Jonas, songwriter/producer Dan Nigro and Feist.

“What This Could Be” is the follow-up to Jonas’ hit single “Work It Out,” which he co-wrote with collaborators Jason Evigan, Victoria Evigan, Blush, and Kane Ritchotte, and produced by Jason Evigan and Kane Ritchotte.  Both tracks are off Jonas’ forthcoming album, Music For People Who Believe In Love.  To pre-save the album, head HERE.

The official video is inspired by the online camera roll trend surrounding “What This Could Be”, and features videos and photos from Jonas’ collection.  See the video for ‘What This Could Be’ – HERE.

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Listen to Camila Cabello’s version of the song ‘Move’

Camilla Cabello attends Variety's 2022 Power Of Women: New York Event Presented By Lifetime at The Glasshouse on May 05^ 2022 in New York City.

Camila Cabello has put her spin on the song “Move” by Adam Port & Stryv, which hit No. 1 on the Beatport Top 100 and surpassed 100 million streams in only four weeks.   Adam Port & Stryv’s ‘Move’ also spent 110 days on the Spotify Global Top 50.

Camila’s new version of ‘Move’ follows the release of her project C, XOXO (Magic City Edition), which features four new songs — “Baby Pink” featuring Eem Triplin, “Come Show Me,” “Can Friends Kiss?,” and “Godspeed.”  The album was created with Producer El Guincho and co-producer Jasper Harris, executive produced by El Guincho.

Check out the official visualizer for ‘Move (feat. Camila Cabello)’ – HERE.

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Senate Republicans elect John Thune as next Senate majority leader

Entrance to the office of Senator John Thune in Washington^ DC on July 18^ 2017. John Thune is the senior United States Senator from South Dakota.

Senate Republicans met behind closed doors Wednesday to vote by secret ballot, and have elected South Dakota Senator John Thune to serve as Senate Majority Leader when the new Congress convenes in January. Thune, currently the number two GOP leader, was viewed as the frontrunner leading up to the closed-door election. He replaces current GOP leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who announced in February he was stepping down from his leadership post after an 18-year tenure, marking the end of his run as the longest serving GOP leader.

Thune said in a statement: “I am extremely honored to have earned the support of my colleagues to lead the Senate in the 119th Congress, and I am beyond proud of the work we have done to secure our majority and the White House. This Republican team is united behind President Trump’s agenda, and our work starts today.”

Thune, who serves on the Senate Finance committee, was elected to the House in 1996 and served three terms. After losing his first Senate bid in 2002, he ran again in 2004 and defeated Democratic Leader Tom Daschle. Thune has held other posts in Senate GOP leadership since 2009 and chaired the Senate Commerce committee.

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President Biden pledges smooth transition in meeting with President-elect Trump at White House

President Joe Biden in foreground^ President-elect Donald Trump is blurred in the background^ USA^ December 16^ 2024

President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump met in the Oval Office on Wednesday, shaking hands before reporters and news cameras. The two men took photos and spoke briefly, but did not respond to questions from reporters.

The ceremonial visit marked Trump’s first return to the White House since January 2021 when he left office. Biden extended the invitation last Wednesday after Trump’s election prior to his welcome a week later by Biden and first lady Jill Biden.

Promising Trump that his administration will accommodate the president-elect’s needs, Biden said: “Well Mr. President-elect and former president, Donald, congratulations, and looking forward to having, like we said, a smooth transition.Welcome, welcome back.”

Trump responded: “Thank you very much, and politics is tough, and it’s, many cases, not a very nice world, but it is a nice world today, and I appreciate very much a transition that’s so smooth, it’ll be as smooth as it can get, and I very much appreciate that, Joe.”

Per the White House, First lady Jill Biden joined the President in greeting Trump upon his arrival, giving him a handwritten letter of congratulations for Melania Trump. The first lady’s office confirmed that a joint invitation was extended to the Trumps to meet at the White House, but Mrs. Trump did not travel to Washington with her husband. Melania Trump’s office said in a statement: “her husband’s return to the Oval Office to commence the transition process is encouraging, and she wishes him great success.”

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Colts bench Joe Flacco, Anthony Richardson returning as starting QB for remainder of season

Indianapolis Colts helmet at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis IN on 9/29/19

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said on Wednesday that after being benched for two games, Anthony Richardson will return as the team’s starting quarterback this week against the New York Jets. The switch to Richardson comes just two days after Steichen had said veteran Joe Flacco would start the game at MetLife Stadium.

Steichen said that while he talked to owner Jim Irsay and general manager Chris Ballard, ultimately it was his decision to return Richardson to the starting role: “We made it very clear to him that he’s our starting quarterback going forward … It’s the attention to detail in everything he does. It’s got to be a higher standard. Over the last two weeks, he’s made strides in those areas.”

Steichen added that Richardson will remain the Colts’ starter for the rest of the season, with Joe Flacco returning to his role as the backup. Richardson was benched in late October in favor of the 39-year-old Flacco; the former Super Bowl MVP had six turnovers in two losses.

Richardson, 22, completed just 44.4% of his passes with four touchdowns and seven interceptions before being benched; he’s started just 10 games in his career.

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Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence ruled out for Sunday’s game vs. Lions

#16 TREVOR LAWRENCE TENNESSEE TITANS. In game vs JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS on JANURARY 7^ 2023 at TIAA BANK FIELD JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson announced Wednesday that quarterback Trevor Lawrence will not play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday because of a lingering left shoulder injury. Pederson told reporters: “We don’t want to put a player out there that’s not 100 percent, so we’re going to rest him one more week. “

Lawrence also missed the Jaguars’ Week 10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings after he suffered a sprained AC joint in his left (non-throwing) shoulder in the first half of the Jaguars’ 28-23 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 3., and did not miss a snap against the Eagles.  Though his first three seasons, Lawrence, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, previously missed just one start.

Lawrence has thrown for 2,004 yards and 11 touchdowns with six interceptions this season, completing 61.3% of his passes (the second-lowest completion percentage of his career). Lawrence has thrown for 13,774 yards and 69 touchdowns with 45 interceptions in 59 games with the Jaguars.

Mac Jones is set to start for the Jaguars for the second-consecutive week. Jones, who joined the Jaguars in an off-season trade, completed 14 of 22 passes for 111 yards, with two interceptions and a fumble in a 12-7 loss to the Vikings on Sunday in Jacksonville, Fla.  In three appearances this season, Jones completed 20 of 31 passes for 139 yards.

The Jaguars (2-8) will face the Lions (8-1) at 1 p.m. EST Sunday at Ford Field in Detroit.

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Lainey Wilson to perform at the Halftime Show of Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game

Lainey Wilson at the premiere for Twisters at the Regency Village Theatre. LOS ANGELES^ USA. July 11^ 2024

Lainey Wilson will perform at the halftime show of the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day game against the New York Giants on Nov. 28 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game has become the most-watched regular season game of the year, drawing 42 million viewers last year.

Wilson will perform live, featuring songs from her new album, Whirlwind, and a special surprise guest. She shared “It’s an honor to follow in the footsteps of legendary performers like my friend Dolly Parton, The Jonas Brothers, and Reba, of course, to kick off The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettle Campaign. Join me at the Red Kettle this Christmas season because we truly can do more good when we come together to serve those in need in our communities.”

The Thanksgiving Day game marks the official start of one of the largest and longest-running annual fundraisers of its kind, the Red Kettle Campaign. Funds raised in 2023 supported services for more than 27 million people living in America. With the help of the Dallas Cowboys, The Salvation Army has raised more than $3 billion since the Red Kettle Kickoff began. Every donation stays in the community to provide help and hope for those in need.

Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, national commander of The Salvation Army in the United States, said in a statement: “The Dallas Cowboys and the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Foundation have been devoted partners of The Salvation Army for nearly 30 years in our shared mission to take care of the most vulnerable in our communities. And a performance by such a celebrated artist as Lainey Wilson is the most wonderful way to kick off this important season of giving.”

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Country Daypop

Dan + Shay share double album ‘Officially Christmas’

Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay at the 2022 American Music Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles^ USA on November 20^ 2022.

Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney – also know as Dan + Shay — have released their first-ever Christmas project, It’s Officially Christmas: The Double Album. 

The duo shared on Instagram: “This project has been a decade in the making, and we are so proud of every single note. We truly leaned into our love for the holiday season and think we found some magic in these songs. Our hope is that you are able to enjoy + share that same magic with your loved ones for years to come. As always, thank you for continuing to believe in us and allowing us to live our dreams. We’re grateful for you, and we’re grateful for Christmas! 🎄”

The album includes Dan + Shay’s renditions of beloved Christmas classics, in addition to originals and previously-released favorites: “Officially Christmas,” “Take Me Home For Christmas” and “Holiday Party.”  Dan + Shay wrote or co-wrote 11 tracks on the 21-track double album, including three tracks that feature Smyers as the sole writer. Smyers also produced the record alongside Scott Hendricks.

The project is available on CD and a 2 LP opaque red and green vinyl with a two-pocket gatefold jacket and printed inner sleeves. Fans can order signed copies of each via their website.

You can also check out the official music video for ‘Officially Christmas’ – HERE.

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Dave Coulier reveals Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis

Dave Coulier at the 30th Annual Scleroderma Benefit at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on June 16^ 2017 in Beverly Hills^ CA

Comedian and actor Dave Coulier announced he has been diagnosed with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a blood cancer that begins in the lymphatic system. The Full House star, 65, told People in an interview published on Wednesday, November 13, that he received his diagnosis in October after an upper respiratory infection resulted in severe swelling of his lymph nodes.

Coulier told NBC’s Today show that he later noticed lump in his groin about the size of a golf ball: “It swelled up immediately. I thought, ‘Wow, I’m either really sick, or my body’s really reacting to something.  Three days later, my doctors called me back and they said, ‘We wish we had better news for you, but you have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and it’s called B cell and it’s very aggressive.’ I went from, I got a little bit of a head cold to I have cancer, and it was pretty overwhelming. This has been a really fast roller coaster ride of a journey.” 

Doctors told Coulier the his curability rate is over 90%, since the cancer hasn’t spread to his bone marrow; Coulier started chemotherapy about two weeks after the diagnosis, and shaved his head as a preemptive measure. The actor said that he’s had “three surgeries” and if his treatment goes as planned, he should be in “total remission” by the time he completes chemo in February 2025.

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John Krasinski named People Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’

John Krasinski at the 10th Annual Governors Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom on November 18^ 2018 in Los Angeles^ CA

John Krasinski has been named People Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’.

Stephen Colbert announced on The Late Show that Krasinski had won the 2024 honor: “I don’t have to tell you that this country is currently in the midst of a massive transfer of power to the new People’s Sexiest Man Alive. I mean look at him. I get it, plus we’re friends. I’m so proud to see my friend go from goofy, lovable boy next door to big dumb sex hunk. I wish I could do the same.”

Krasinski jokingly replied: “I heard the news and I had to come as soon as I could because I know how bad you wanted to be People’s Sexiest Man Alive. And so I just came to see if you were okay.”

Krasinski, 45, told People his immediate reaction to the honor was “just immediate blackout, actually. Zero thoughts,” adding that he thought he might be getting pranked. After rising to fame as Jim on “The Office”, Krasinski went on to star on Amazon’s “Jack Ryan,” and also co-wrote, directed and starred in “A Quiet Place,” which has grown into a three-film franchise.Krasinski is married to actress Emily Blunt, and the couple shares two daughters. People Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ issue drops this Friday.

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