Month: December 2024

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Pop Daypop

Sabrina Carpenter teams with Dunkin’ for exclusive ‘Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso’

Sabrina Carpenter at the Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event at the NeueHouse on August 10^ 2023 in Los Angeles^ CA

Dunkin has teamed up with Sabrina Carpenter to introduce ‘Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso’, a limited-time speciality drink described as ‘handcrafted iced beverage combining Dunkin’s bold espresso, brown sugar notes, and oat milk, shaken to perfection.’ Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso will be available at Dunkin’ stores nationwide starting Tuesday, Dec. 31. The cost of the drink will vary per market.

The drink is (obviously) inspired by Carpenter’s smash-hit single, “Espresso,” Billboard’s No. 1 Global Song of the Summer for 2024.  Dunkin’s ad campaign for the specialty drink, dubbed ‘Shake That Ess,’ was created in partnership with Artists Equity (Ben Affleck’s and Matt Damon’s company) and directed by Dave Meyers. As the beat of “Espresso” plays in the background, a room filled with an eccentric cast of characters are all showed enthusiastically shaking their ess’.

You can check out Carpenter’s commercial for the new Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso – HERE.

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Listen to Lil Nas X’s “Need Dat Boy”

Lil Nas X arrives for the 2021 BET Awards on June 27^ 2021 in Los Angeles^ CA

Lil Nas has shared his newest single, titled “Need Dat Boy,” with artwork for the new single showing Lil Nas in the backseat of a sedan with rising R&B singer Destin Conrad.

Lil Nas X had previously dropped the video for his new song “Light Again,” his first new music since the release of “HERE WE GO!” from the soundtrack for Netflix’s Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. He was also featured on Camila Cabello’s recent single, “HE KNOWS.”   Check out the video for ‘Light Again’ – HERE.

‘Light Again’, co-produced by Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter, as well as ‘Need Dat Boy’ are taken off Lil Nas X’s recently announced sophomore album, Dreamboy; the artist had shared a promo clip for the new music, in which he seemingly recreates the tale of Noah’s Ark for “phase one” of his next era.  The tile card read: “When the world needed him most, he vanished, but now he’s back and better”

The Georgia rapper/singer last dropped his 2021 album MONTERO, which featured his chart-topping collaboration with Jack Harlow, “INDUSTRY BABY,” as well as “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” and “THATS WHAT I WANT” and featured from Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Miley Cyrus and Elton John.

Stream ‘need dat boy’ – HERE.

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Four killed in storm-related deaths in the South

aftermath of a tornado in Mississippi

The storm system that has produced multiple tornadoes and hazardous conditions in the South has caused the death of at least four people through the weekend.

Two deaths were reported with several more injured as multiple tornadoes touches down in Natchez and Lowndes County, Mississippi, while one death was reported in Brazoria County, Texas. A fourth death was reported in Iredell County, North Carolina, after a tree fell on a vehicle, killing a man on Landis Highway on Sunday morning. Madison Polston, spokesperson for the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office, said there were “multiple touchdown points” in the county between Liverpool and Hillcrest Village and Alvin. She said that so far officials knew of around 10 damaged homes but were still working to determine the extent of the damage.

Saturday’s storms produced 36 preliminary tornadoes across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, with the National Weather Service’s severe storm tracker indicated the system was moving east through Alabama into Georgia shortly before 4 a.m. The agency issued severe thunderstorm warnings with the possibility of tornadoes in western Georgia and the northwestern tip of Florida directly above the Gulf of Mexico.

As of Sunday, the storm system pushed its way east, leaving over 20 million people from the eastern Gulf Coast to the Carolinas at risk of extreme weather. Tornado watches are in effect from North Carolina to north Florida, including in the cities of Jacksonville; Savannah, Georgia; and Charleston, South Carolina. Storms that form through Sunday afternoon will be capable of producing 70 mph wind gusts as well as small hai; severe risk will diminish by Sunday evening.

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Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, dies at 100

Former United States President James Carter addresses the 1992 Democratic Nominating Convention from the center stage at Madison Square Garden. NEW YORK^ NEW YORK^ USA - JULY 14^ 1992

Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, has died at the age of 100. Carter had been in hospice care at his home in Plains, Ga., since February 2023; his wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, passed away on Nov. 19 at age 96.

The former president’s death was confirmed in a brief statement from the Carter Center, which read: “our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia.”

Carter, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, was a member of a Georgia farming family and served as a state senator and governor before defeating incumbent Gerald Ford in a close 1976 presidential election. He served one term, from January 1977 to January 1981, before losing his bid for re-election in 1980 in a landslide to Republican Ronald Reagan, gaining just 49 electoral votes to Reagan’s 489.

Carte wonton to redefine his life after the White House as a global humanitarian. Carter returned to Georgia and win 1982 founded The Carter Center, an Atlanta-based nongovernmental organization dedicated to peace and human rights. Carter’s work through The Carter Center was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.

Carter became the nation’s longest-lived president on March 22, 2019, surpassing George H.W. Bush’s lifespan. Bush died in November 2018, having lived 94 years and 171 days. Carter celebrated his 99th birthday on Oct. 1.

Carter is survived by three sons — Jack, Chip, Jeff — a daughter, Amy, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

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Sports Daypop

Saquon Barkley makes history as 9th RB to rush for 2,000 yards as Eagles clinch NFC East

Saquon Barkley afte game at MetLife Stadium in Rutherford^ New Jersey on October 28^ 2018.

Philadelphia Eagles’ RB Saquon Barkley became the ninth running back in NFL history to reach 2,000 rushing yards in a single season on Sunday.

Barkley’s accomplishment came in the forth quarter of the Eagles 41-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys that clinched the NFC East division title for the Eagles, with a 23-yard run to the Dallas 23 put him at 167 yards for the game and 2,005 for the season.

The game also marked Barkley’s 11th with 100 rush yards this season, the most by any player in their first season with a team in NFL history. The 27-year-old’s previous career-high rushing total was 1,312 yards in 2022, where he averaged 4.4 yards per carry and 82 rushing yards per game that season. As a rookie in 2018, he averaged 5 yards per carry and 81.7 yards per game en route to 1,307 yards on the ground.

With Sunday’s total (31 carries for 167 yards), Barkley has averaged 125.3 rushing yards per game on 5.8 yards per carry, by far the best totals of his career.

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LA Lakers trade D’Angelo Russell to Nets in 4-player deal

Los Angeles Lakers Vector Logo. American basketball team sign.

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, the teams announced Sunday.

ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote on X:  “The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed on a trade sending D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, sources told ESPN. The Lakers land a versatile, 3-and-D addition with Dorian Finney-Smith, who is shooting a career-high 44% from 3-point land. L.A. also creates salary and luxury tax flexibility, saving $15 million. Nets receive draft capital and clean salaries in return.”

Russell, 28, has been inconsistent this season, and was recently benched. The second overall pick in the 2015 draft, Russell averaged 12.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists in 26.3 minutes per game this season. The point guard now returns to the Nets where he played for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons, which is also where he earned his only All-Star selection.

The Lakers sent their own second-round picks in 2027, 2030 and 2031 to the Nets, and acquire the versatile 3-and-D player in Finney-Smith. The 31-year-old averaged 10.4 points and 4.6 rebounds per game this season for the Nets.

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said in a statement: “With this trade, we are thrilled to add the physicality, toughness and elite shooting that Dorian Finney-Smith will bring to our core. We also greatly value the playmaking of Shake Milton. We are excited for our fans to get both of these players out on the court.” Pelinka added: “We want to thank D’Angelo for his second stint with us, where we celebrated some great moments and accomplishments on the court together. We want to wish him and Maxwell Lewis well in their future endeavors with the Brooklyn Nets.”

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Country Daypop

OneRepublic teams with Jelly Roll for the song ‘Hurt’

One Republic arriving at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 22^ 2010 in Las Vegas^ NV.

OneRepublic has released the video for the new single, “Hurt” ft. country superstar, Jelly Roll.

The song’s original version first appeared on OneRepublic’s latest album Artificial Paradise, released earlier this year. The video for ‘Hurt’ was directed by Isaac Rentz, who also directed the videos for “I Ain’t Worried” and “Sink or Swim”.

OneRepublic also recently announced their Escape to Europe 2025 Tour, kicking off at Dublin’s 3Arena on September 18, 2025. The band will perform at 27 arenas across major European cities including London, Paris and Berlin, concluding in Lisbon on November 16, 2025, joined by special guest Ella Henderson (whose UK No. 1 debut single “Ghost” was co-written by OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder).

See the video for ‘Hurt’ (feat. Jelly Roll) – HERE.

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OneRepublic teams with Jelly Roll for the song ‘Hurt’

One Republic arriving at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 22^ 2010 in Las Vegas^ NV.

OneRepublic has released the video for the new single, “Hurt” ft. country superstar, Jelly Roll.

The song’s original version first appeared on OneRepublic’s latest album Artificial Paradise, released earlier this year. The video for ‘Hurt’ was directed by Isaac Rentz, who also directed the videos for “I Ain’t Worried” and “Sink or Swim”.

OneRepublic also recently announced their Escape to Europe 2025 Tour, kicking off at Dublin’s 3Arena on September 18, 2025. The band will perform at 27 arenas across major European cities including London, Paris and Berlin, concluding in Lisbon on November 16, 2025, joined by special guest Ella Henderson (whose UK No. 1 debut single “Ghost” was co-written by OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder).

See the video for ‘Hurt’ (feat. Jelly Roll) – HERE.

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Country Daypop

2024 ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’ adds Dustin Lynch, Alana Springsteen to lineup

Dustin Lynch performs during the 'Kick The Dust Up' Tour at Vanderbilt Stadium on July 11^ 2015 in Nashville^ Tennessee.

Additional performers have been added to the star-studded lineup for New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, hosted by Keith Urban and Entertainment Tonight‘s Rachel Smith and airing live on Tuesday, December 31st from 8-10 pm and 10:30-1:30 am on CBS, in addition to streaming on Paramount+.

Alana Springsteen will perform with co-host Urban; with Katelyn Brown performing with her husband, Kane Brown. Dustin Lynch joins news anchor Lonnie Quinn as New York correspondents, and Bunnie Xo — Jelly Roll‘s wife — will make a special appearance.

Actor Montana Jordan (‘Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’, ‘Young Sheldon’) and comedians Bert Kreischer and Leanne Morgan are also set to take the stage. The five-hour special will feature performances from Urban, who will also host, as well as Jelly, Kane, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Post Malone, Parker McCollum, Tyler Hubbard, Shaboozey, Zach Top and Brittney Spencer.

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Will Ferrell to star in comedy film ‘Street Justice’

Will Ferrell attends premiere by Apple Original Films "Spirited" at Alice Tully Hall in New York on November 7^ 2022

Will Ferrell is set to star in a new comedy feature from 20th Century Studios, based on an original idea by Dave Callaham, directed by Peter Atencio.  Atencio helmed the features Keanu (2016) and The Machine (2023) and is known for television work on such projects as Key & Peele, The Last Man on Earth, and The Afterparty.

The film, titled Street Justice, sees Ferrell playing a Dirty Harry type who goes about taking justice into his own hands. Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum of Gloria Sanchez serve as producers alongside David Koplan, with Callaham serving as an executive producer.

Ferrell will next be seen in the Amazon feature You’re Cordially Invited opposite Reese Witherspoon, and on the Netflix series Golf co-starring Ramy Youssef.

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