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Legendary USWNT team captain Becky Sauerbrunn announces her retirement

Longtime U.S. women’s national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn has announced her retirement from professional soccer.

Sauerbrunn, 39, shared the news on social media, writing in her post: “It’s time. You work hard. You take each moment. And then it happens .. You wake up one day and realize you’re still dreaming. And then you work even harder to do the impossible—to hold onto that dream, to shape it, to stretch it out, for as long as you can. Knowing full well that one day you would either have to let it go or watch it slip from your grasp .. But you do it anyway. Because it’s worth it. Nothing will compare to the last sixteen years. How could it? The challenge of chasing victory. The bravery to fail. The willingness to suffer. The joy and relief when you achieve it. The drive to go again. Sixteen years ago I woke up dreaming and I haven’t slept since. That makes it sound easy. It was never easy. But even so, I’d run it back .. Because what a gift. Ninety minutes finished, steam rising off our bodies—the sense of a job well done. Dirty jerseys and scraped legs, all in the service of clean tackles and cleaner sheets. Knowing that if I step here, they’ll go there, and now I can win it. The tilt of a head and a raised eyebrow that tells my teammate everything that needs to be done .. Of course I’d do it all again. In a heartbeat.

To the coaches who believed in me. To the fans who supported us. To the admin and support staff who kept me moving. To my friends and family who stood by me. To my partner for all the practice reps and knowing not to critique them. And to all my teammates who bought in and fought both for each other and for an idea bigger than ourselves. Thank you. It was an honor and a privilege—to play with you and for you. It means the world to me that you gave me so much. I never took any of it for granted, but I also know nothing I say or do will ever be enough to repay you. All I can do is hope that you got to share in some of the joy I felt every time I stepped onto a field—that you got to dream with me, even if just for a little while.

This isn’t the end. I’ll be around. I love this game too much to leave it for good. But for the first time in sixteen years I’m going to find a quiet moment and close my eyes for a bit. Excited to see where I wake up next. With so much love and gratitude, Becky”

Sauerbrunn, one of the greatest defenders and leaders in program history, represented the U.S. on the senior level 219 times – the 10th-most in USWNT history. On 42 of those occasions she served as captain, the fifth-most in USWNT history. She finishes her career as a two-time World Cup champion and 2012 Olympic gold medalist, and was a three-time NWSL champion and a four-time NWSL defender of the year. Sauerbrunn was also named to the NWSL Best XI seven times, more than any other player.

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“Carrie Underwood: Reflection” concert special to premiere on Hulu in January

Carrie Underwood’s new concert special, “CARRIE UNDERWOOD: REFLECTION,” will stream exclusively on Hulu.

Underwood has performed for three years at the Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas with her “REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency,” celebrating her career with fans, and will officially wrap up her run on April 12, 2025.  The new Hulu special will feature Underwood’s greatest hits from her over 20+ year career.

Underwood’s acclaimed “REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency” marked the first-ever residency at Resorts World in Las Vegas.

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Chris Rock to direct and star in feature film ‘Misty Green’

Neon Films announced that Chris Rock will  direct and star in the feature film Misty Green. Additional casting is currently underway for the film.

Misty Green is based on an original script from Rock, and “centers on a talented actress whose career has been stifled by her vices. Things change when a director (Rock) offers her a tailor-made part that could finally revitalize her path, although the situation is complicated by their turbulent past.”

Rock previously wrote and directed such previous features including Head of State (2003), I Think I Love My Wife (2007) and Top Five (2014). His recent projects include his 2023 Netflix special Chris Rock: Selective Outrage, in which he addressed getting slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars.

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Rod Stewart to embark on 2025 North American ‘One Last Time Tour’

Rod Stewart is hitting the road in 2025, and will launch his One Last Time tour, featuring special guest Cheap Trick.

The tour kicks-off on March 7 in Austin, Texas, and will see the 79-year-old rock icon playing at 20 amphitheaters and arenas in the spring and summer in cities including Lake Tahoe, Philadelphia, Toronto, Charlotte, Birmingham, and Nashville before winding down on August 15 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis, MO.

In addition to the tour, Rod will return to the Colosseum at Caesars Palace for his residency show, Rod Stewart: The Encore Shows, which will run on/off between March 12-June 8.

For ticket information, head to: RodStewart.com.

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Martin Short to host, Hozier set as musical guest on last 2024 ‘SNL’ episode

“Saturday Night Live” announced that alums Chris Rock and Martin Short will return to Studio 8H for the final two “SNL” episodes of 2024. Rock was a cast member between 1990-1993; while Short had a one-year stint as a cast member between 1984-1985.

Rock hosted on Dec. 14 – marking his fourth time in that role – with Gracie Abrams making her ‘SNL’ debut as musical guest. Short will host for the sixth time on the December 21 episode, with Hozier returning as the musical guest for his second stint. In 2022, Short co-hosted with his “Only Murders in the Building” co-star Steve Martin, and in 1986, he co-hosted alongside Martin and Chevy Chase.

“Saturday Night Live” will also be celebrating its 50th anniversary with a live primetime special on Feb. 16.

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Martin Short to host, Hozier set as musical guest on last 2024 ‘SNL’ episode

“Saturday Night Live” announced that alums Chris Rock and Martin Short will return to Studio 8H for the final two “SNL” episodes of 2024. Rock was a cast member between 1990-1993; while Short had a one-year stint as a cast member between 1984-1985.

Rock hosted on Dec. 14 – marking his fourth time in that role – with Gracie Abrams making her ‘SNL’ debut as musical guest. Short will host for the sixth time on the December 21 episode, with Hozier returning as the musical guest for his second stint. In 2022, Short co-hosted with his “Only Murders in the Building” co-star Steve Martin, and in 1986, he co-hosted alongside Martin and Chevy Chase.

“Saturday Night Live” will also be celebrating its 50th anniversary with a live primetime special on Feb. 16.

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Alanis Morissette, Jonas Brothers, Ja Rule added to ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ lineup

ABC has announced additional performers for its Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, hosted by Ryan Seacrest and co-host Rita Ora.

Alanis Morissette will team up with special guest Reneé Rapp, along with performers Dasha, Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh, Ernest, Hardy, Kesha, Laufey, Natasha Bedingfield and T-Pain for the ‘West Coast Party’ lineup.

The Jonas Brothers will perform a career-spanning medley from New York’s iconic Times Square, airing just after midnight during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025.  The brothers posted on social media: “We can’t wait to ring in the New Year and kick off our 20th anniversary as a group on @RockinEve with @RyanSeacrest 🥳 Tune in on New Year’s Eve at 8/7c on @ABCNetwork! #RockinEve”

Blake Shelton will perform from Las Vegas, while Luis Fonsi will take the stage in his native Puerto Rico; and TLC has joined the lineup of performers in New York City’s Times Square.

Other performers include Lenny Kravitz, Teddy Swims, Tinashe, Cody Johnson and Thomas Rhett, along with headliner Carrie Underwood, who will close out 2024 in NYC with a headlining performance of some of her biggest hits.

“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024” will air Tuesday, Dec. 31, live on ABC beginning at 8 p.m. ET and stream next day on Hulu.

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Alanis Morissette, Jonas Brothers, Ja Rule added to ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ lineup

ABC has announced additional performers for its Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, hosted by Ryan Seacrest and co-host Rita Ora.

Alanis Morissette will team up with special guest Reneé Rapp, along with performers Dasha, Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh, Ernest, Hardy, Kesha, Laufey, Natasha Bedingfield and T-Pain for the ‘West Coast Party’ lineup.

The Jonas Brothers will perform a career-spanning medley from New York’s iconic Times Square, airing just after midnight during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025.  The brothers posted on social media: “We can’t wait to ring in the New Year and kick off our 20th anniversary as a group on @RockinEve with @RyanSeacrest 🥳 Tune in on New Year’s Eve at 8/7c on @ABCNetwork! #RockinEve”

Blake Shelton will perform from Las Vegas, while Luis Fonsi will take the stage in his native Puerto Rico; and TLC has joined the lineup of performers in New York City’s Times Square.

Other performers include Lenny Kravitz, Teddy Swims, Tinashe, Cody Johnson and Thomas Rhett, along with headliner Carrie Underwood, who will close out 2024 in NYC with a headlining performance of some of her biggest hits.

“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024” will air Tuesday, Dec. 31, live on ABC beginning at 8 p.m. ET and stream next day on Hulu.

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Alanis Morissette, Jonas Brothers, Ja Rule added to ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ lineup

ABC has announced additional performers for its Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, hosted by Ryan Seacrest and co-host Rita Ora.

Alanis Morissette will team up with special guest Reneé Rapp, along with performers Dasha, Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh, Ernest, Hardy, Kesha, Laufey, Natasha Bedingfield and T-Pain for the ‘West Coast Party’ lineup.

The Jonas Brothers will perform a career-spanning medley from New York’s iconic Times Square, airing just after midnight during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025.  The brothers posted on social media: “We can’t wait to ring in the New Year and kick off our 20th anniversary as a group on @RockinEve with @RyanSeacrest 🥳 Tune in on New Year’s Eve at 8/7c on @ABCNetwork! #RockinEve”

Blake Shelton will perform from Las Vegas, while Luis Fonsi will take the stage in his native Puerto Rico; and TLC has joined the lineup of performers in New York City’s Times Square.

Other performers include Lenny Kravitz, Teddy Swims, Tinashe, Cody Johnson and Thomas Rhett, along with headliner Carrie Underwood, who will close out 2024 in NYC with a headlining performance of some of her biggest hits.

“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024” will air Tuesday, Dec. 31, live on ABC beginning at 8 p.m. ET and stream next day on Hulu.

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Police launch homicide investigation after 3 women are found dead in home in Columbus, Ohio

Per AP News, authorities in Ohio are launching a homicide investigation after three women were found dead inside a Columbus, Ohio, home on Saturday.

According to Sgt. James Fuqua, public information officer for Columbus Police. officers were called to a home on the city’s south side just before 4 p.m. Saturday for what a 911 caller fho found their friends in medical distress inside a home. Police found three women who were pronounced dead at the scene. Fuqua said the killings were considered homicides, but he did not have further details, including what led up to the killings: “We are working through the manner of death to determine what actually happened before we release any of that information. Unfortunately, this is a very complex scene with the amount of victims that we have. It’s going to take a little bit longer to make sure that we’re very careful in going through the scene meticulously so we do not miss any key piece of evidence.”

Fuqua added that no suspects had been taken into custody, and said investigators were interviewing witnesses and looking for video evidence. No drugs were found at the scene and officials are considering it an active homicide investigation and are working to confirm the manner of death.

In an update released on Sunday, CBS affiliate WBNS-TV reported that police said that all three women had been shot and killed — the identities of the women have not yet been released. Sgt. Fuqua said: “this time of year — anytime of the year it’s unfortunate when someone loses their life, but particularly this time of the year during the holidays it’s going to be very difficult for these victims’ families to come to the grips that these family members will no longer be in their lives.”

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