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See first-look photos from ‘The Gorge’ starring Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy

Miles Teller at the photocall for the "Too Old to Die Young" at the 72nd Festival de Cannes. CANNES^ FRANCE. May 18^ 2019

Apple Original Films is teasing the new film The Gorge, sharing a poster and first-look photos for the movie  featuring Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Sigourney Weaver.

The Gorge is described as a ‘genre-bending new film’ from director Scott Derrickson (‘Sinister,’ ‘Doctor Strange’). Per an official synopsis, Teller and Taylor-Joy play two highly-trained operatives “appointed to posts in guard towers on opposite sides of a vast and highly classified gorge, protecting the world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within. They bond from a distance while trying to stay vigilant in defending against an unseen enemy. When the cataclysmic threat to humanity is revealed to them, they must work together in a test of both their physical and mental strength to keep the secret in the gorge before it’s too late.”

The Gorge first-look photos depict Teller and Taylor-Joys’ characters in combat gear, while the poster hints at a possible monster, along with the caption: “Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller star in The Gorge — coming in 2025.”

The Gorge premieres on Apple TV+ in 2025.

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Tyler, The Creator’s ‘Chromakopia’ debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200

Tyler^ the Creator at the Dream Scenerio LA Special Screening at the Bruin Theater on November 6^ 2023 in Westwood^ CA

Tyler, The Creator’s Chromakopia has debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, earning the biggest debut sales of his career 299,500 equivalent units, according to Billboard.  Of that figure, 157,000 came from on-demand streams (which totaled 212.55 million), while album sales accounted for 142,000 (the remaining 500 was from track equivalent album units).

Chromakopia has the second highest tally of any rap album this year, behind only the commercial release of Travis Scott‘s 2014 mixtape Days Before Rodeo

Chromakopia also marks Tyler’s third consecutive #1 album on the Billboard 200. He previously earned top debuts with critically acclaimed “IGOR” (2019) and “Call Me If You Get Lost” (2021), both won Best Rap Album at the Grammy Awards.

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Slaughter to Prevail drops new song ‘Behelit’

Slaughter to Prevail at a sold-out show at the O2 Forum Kentish Town^ London^ UK - January 10th^ 2024

Slaughter to Prevail have dropped their new single “Behelit,” which is accompanied by a video with animation from the acclaimed Manga series Beserk.

Says frontman Alex Terrible: “I don’t usually watch anime, it’s not for me, but Berserk is different,” Terrible commented. “Guts, the main character, he is not like any other warrior. His determination to become the strongest fighter — this is something to respect. But what really gets to me is how he is shown — ruthless, unstoppable, yet with some hidden vulnerability, like you never know what he will do next. Guts is not just fighting enemies; he is battling demons from another world, trying to save humanity from things beyond understanding. What’s interesting is, he doesn’t think of himself as a hero — many times, it seems like he even hates the responsibility of protecting others. But still, his honor makes him continue, driven by something much deeper than just glory. His huge sword is like a symbol of his strength — it’s almost like a metaphor for life. We all have our burdens to carry, and it’s on us to deal with them the best way we can.

He added: “Actually, my Kid of Darkness character, I take a lot from Guts. There is something very strong, very real in how Guts fights, and I want to show this. Kid of Darkness, it is not only about being brutal — it is about fight inside, like you carry heavy things you never ask for, but still you face them. Guts, he never gives up, even when everything around him is bad, this is what I feel close to. This way of thinking, it is what I try to do in my life, onstage and not onstage, too.”

“Behelit” is Slaughter to Prevail’s third single of 2024, following up “K.O.D.” and “Conflict”. Terrible has also made solo appearances alongside Tech N9ne and Ronnie Radke on Falling in Reverse’s viral smash “Ronald.”

Take a look at the video for Behelit – HERE.

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Disney+ announces all new ‘Beatles ’64’ documentary produced by Martin Scorsese

Closeup of isolated vinyl record album cover Something new of the Beatles music band^ released 1964

Producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi have teamed for the new documentary on an upcoming documentary about the Beatles‘ legendary first trip to the United States, slated to stream exclusive on Disney+ starting Nov. 29.

According to Variety, ‘Beatles ’64’ will feature never-before-seen footage of the band at the height of Beatlemania The project comprises rare footage shot by documentary filmmakers Albert and David Maysles (which was restored in 4K by director Peter Jackson’s Park Road Post in New Zealand).  It will also feature live performance clips from the Beatles’ debut American performance at the Coliseum in Washington, D.C., as well as their iconic appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show.

A synopsis of the film reads: “On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their thrilling debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most watched television event of its time. Beatles ’64 presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.”

Beatles ’64 will also include new interviews with surviving band members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, who are credited as producers in tandem with George Harrison’s widow Olivia, John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s son Sean, Margaret Bodde and Mikaela Beardsley. Jeff Jones and Rick Yorn are executive producers.

The documentary will be accompanied by the Nov. 22 release of all seven American Beatles albums in a vinyl reissue collection entitled The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums in Mono. Per Variety, the reissue will include 180-gram albums that have been out of print on vinyl since 1995, including Meet the Beatles!, The Beatles’ Second Album, A Hard Day’s Night (Original Motion Picture Sound Track), Something New, The Beatles’ Story, Beatles ’65 and The Early Beatles.

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Disney+ announces all new ‘Beatles ’64’ documentary produced by Martin Scorsese

Closeup of isolated vinyl record album cover Something new of the Beatles music band^ released 1964

Producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi have teamed for the new documentary on an upcoming documentary about the Beatles‘ legendary first trip to the United States, slated to stream exclusive on Disney+ starting Nov. 29.

According to Variety, ‘Beatles ’64’ will feature never-before-seen footage of the band at the height of Beatlemania The project comprises rare footage shot by documentary filmmakers Albert and David Maysles (which was restored in 4K by director Peter Jackson’s Park Road Post in New Zealand).  It will also feature live performance clips from the Beatles’ debut American performance at the Coliseum in Washington, D.C., as well as their iconic appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show.

A synopsis of the film reads: “On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their thrilling debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most watched television event of its time. Beatles ’64 presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.”

Beatles ’64 will also include new interviews with surviving band members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, who are credited as producers in tandem with George Harrison’s widow Olivia, John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s son Sean, Margaret Bodde and Mikaela Beardsley. Jeff Jones and Rick Yorn are executive producers.

The documentary will be accompanied by the Nov. 22 release of all seven American Beatles albums in a vinyl reissue collection entitled The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums in Mono. Per Variety, the reissue will include 180-gram albums that have been out of print on vinyl since 1995, including Meet the Beatles!, The Beatles’ Second Album, A Hard Day’s Night (Original Motion Picture Sound Track), Something New, The Beatles’ Story, Beatles ’65 and The Early Beatles.

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Finneas to embark on 2025 ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud’ North American tour

Finneas O'Connell at the 2019 Billboard Women In Music held at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood^ USA on December 12^ 2019.

Finneas will embark on a run of North American tour dates in 2025, posting on social media: “Last but not least, For Cryin’ Out Loud! The Tour in the US with special guest Bad Suns!”

The singer, songwriter and producer had also revealed a run of shows across the UK, Europe and Australia for Finneas’ upcoming ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’ tour, with the new list of dates in North America dates later added to celebrate the release of his new sophomore album of the same name.

The North American dates commence with an opening night in Nashville on February 13, with 13 more dates planned for the following two months (including shows in Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, Chicago and Denver) before making a stop at The Masonic in San Francisco on March 4, and a final stop at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on March 5th

Tickets are on sale now; head HERE for information.

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Spirit Airlines flight from Florida hit by gunfire while attempting to land in Haiti

Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 prepares for landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Chicago^ IL^ USA - March 24 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration said that a Spirit Airlines flight from Florida was hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, on Monday and diverted to the neighboring country of the Dominican Republic. The FAA said in a statement that two other flights bound for Port-au-Prince’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport were diverted as a precaution.

Spirit Airlines Flight 951 took off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, just north of Miami, on Monday morning, bound for Port-au-Prince. According to data on FlightRadar24, the plane came within 550 feet of the runway before aborting its landing; the flight flew over parts of Haiti and circled around Port-au-Prince before diverting to Cibao International Airport in Santiago, Dominican Republic.

Spirit Airlines said in a statement Monday that the plane “diverted and landed safely in Santiago, Dominican Republic,” adding that none of the 48 passengers reported injuries, and one flight attendant onboard the plane reported unspecified “minor injuries” and was undergoing medical evaluation. The airline statement continued to say that after the plane arrived in the Dominican Republic, “an inspection revealed evidence of damage to the aircraft consistent with gunfire.”  The plane was taken out of service and a different aircraft was secured to return the passengers and crew to Fort Lauderdale.

The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince said in a security alert Monday it was aware of “gang-led efforts” to block travel to and from the capital that may include “armed violence, and disruptions to roads, ports, and airports. The security situation in Haiti is unpredictable and dangerous. Travel within Haiti is conducted at your own risk. The U.S. government cannot guarantee your safety traveling to airports, borders, or during any onward travel. You should consider your personal security situation before traveling anywhere in Haiti.”

Spirit said its service at Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haïtien in northern Haiti was suspended “pending further evaluation.”  Additionally, American Airlines said it was suspending flights between Miami and Port-au-Prince through Thursday with the airline stating “we will continue to monitor the situation with safety and security top of mind and will adjust our operation as needed,” while JetBlue canceled its flights to and from Haiti through Thursday as well, issuing a similar statement: “We will continue to monitor the situation to determine if additional cancellations may be required.”

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Trump selects Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) at the Republican National Convention. Milwaukee^ Wisconsin - July 16^ 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has selected House Republican Conference chair Rep. Elise Stefanik, of New York to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Stefanik is Trump’s first Cabinet pick for his second term in the White House.

Trump said in a statement: “I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter.”

Stefanik told the New York Post that she was “truly honored to earn President Trump’s nomination to serve in his Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations,” adding that when speaking with Trump, she “shared how deeply humbled I am to accept his nomination and that I look forward to earning the support of my colleagues in the United States Senate.”

Stefanik, 40, is a Republican congresswoman from New York’s 21st District (which covers upstate NY), and was elected last week to her sixth term in the House. She joined House leadership in May 2021, when she was elected as chair of the House Republican Conference, replacing former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wy) in the role. Stefanik has served in the House since 2015; at the time of her election in 2014, she was the youngest woman to ever win a seat in Congress.

Stefanik has also been a staunch defender of Israel in its response to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks and has been outspoken over the last year about antisemitism on college campuses. Stefanik reiterated her call for the defunding of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East before last week’s election, alleging that it has been infiltrated by Hamas.

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Miami Marlins hire former L.A. Dodgers coach Clayton McCullough as new manager

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The Miami Marlins announced on Monday that they have hired former Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach Clayton McCullough as their new manager, filling the vacancy left when the franchise parted ways with former manager Skip Schumaker.

Marlins owner Bruce Sherman said in a news release that he was “thrilled” to announce McCullough’s hiring, which ended “an extensive search” for a new manager: “Clayton joins our organization following a World Series Championship season and brings a strong pedigree of winning. His love of the game, ability to build meaningful relationships and new leadership will guide our organization into an exciting new era. With roots already in South Florida, we are excited to welcome Clayton, along with his wife, Jill, and their children to the Marlins organization.”

Peter Bendix, president of baseball operations for the Marlins, said in a statement: “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Clayton and his family to the Marlins. Throughout our process, his character, care for people and culture, passion for player development, and desire to win stood out and make him a perfect fit for our organization. He has an impressive track record of success, building relationships, and bringing positive energy every day. It’s clear that Clayton’s values and vision align perfectly with ours, and we are ready to begin working on the next exciting chapter for our club.”

McCullough, 44, has served as the Dodgers’ first-base coach since 2021. Prior to that, he managed for several seasons in the Blue Jays’ minor-league system before joining the Dodgers as a minor league field coordinator in 2015.  He said in a statement: “It is an honor to be introduced as the manager for the Miami Marlins, and I would like to thank Bruce, Peter and the entire organization. Following an incredible past few weeks, it is exciting to end the year by finding the right opportunity for me and my family. We have called South Florida home for the last 10 years, and now I get to lead the Marlins franchise forward with a culture that is built on determination, focus and care.”

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Tampa Bay Rays SS Wander Franco arrested in Dominican Republic after altercation

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco at the Oakland Coliseum. Oakland^ California - June 14^ 2023

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was arrested Monday in the Dominican Republic city of San Juan de la Maguana, located 100 miles west of Santo Domingo.

ESPN’s Juan Recio reported from police sources that Franco, 23, and an unnamed woman were involved in an “altercation” in the parking lot of an apartment building, and that guns were reportedly drawn during the incident. No further details are available as to what crime Franco committed; he and the unnamed woman are reportedly being held for questioning.

Franco is currently on MLB’s restricted list and on indefinite leave from the Rays due to allegations that he was engaged in a sexual relationship with a then-14-year-old girl. The league had originally placed him on administrative leave on Aug. 22, 2023, while investigating him under the league’s domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy. The Rays placed Franco on the restricted list in July after prosecutors in the DR announced that the shortstop had been charged with human trafficking, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor; he has not played for the Rays since Aug. 12, 2023.

Franco signed an 11-year, $182 million contract extension with the Rays in November 2021 after playing just 70 MLB games. Despite not playing for the Rays and being forbidden from leaving the Dominican Republic, he continued to receive his salary and accrue service time while on administrative leave from Aug. 22 through July 2024, Franco stopped receiving his salary and accruing service time when the Rays placed him on the restricted list in July.

Franco’s trial in the DR is set for Dec. 12. If found guilty, he could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison.

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