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Philadelphia Eagles beat LA Rams 28-22 to advance to NFC championship

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams^ NFL Divisional Round. American football game for season 2024 - 2025.

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 in the divisional round of the playoffs on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.

Philly RB Saquon Barkley scored two touchdowns and the defense forced two turnovers and rushed for 205 yards on 26 carries in the victory in the snowy conditions, while QB Jalen Hurts had a 44-yard scoring run.  Los Angeles QB Matthew Stafford kept the Rams in the game with a 4-yard TD pass to Colby Parkinson that made it 28-22, but Stafford was later sacked by Jalen Carter on third down and threw an incomplete pass on fourth down to end the Rams’ attempt to comeback.

The Eagles will host the NFC Championship game for the second time in three years, facing Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders next weekend. The Commanders upset the top-seeded Detroit Lions on Saturday.

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LA Dodgers sign relief pitcher Tanner Scott to 4-year, $72M deal

Tanner Scott pitcher for the East Division All-Star team at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale^AZ USA Novrmber 4^ 2017.

Former San Diego Padres southpaw Tanner Scott has agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Scott’s deal includes a $20 million signing bonus and $21 million in deferred payments. The deal is among the largest ever given to a reliever (with Edwin Díaz’s five-year, $102 million contract with the New York Mets claiming the top spot).

Scott, 30, was traded from the Marlins to the Padres at last summer’s deadline In 26 1/3 innings with San Diego in the second half, he posted a 2.73 ERA with 31 strikeouts. Yahoo Sports ranked the 30-year-old Scott as the No. 22 free agent on the market this offseason and the best among the available relievers.

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Country Daypop

See Jon Pardi’s video for ‘Friday Night Heartbreaker’

Jon Pardi performs onstage during the "All Time High" tour at the Paramount on January 16^ 2016 in Huntington^ New York.

Jon Pardi has shared the new music video for new single “Friday Night Heartbreaker,” the lead track off his upcoming fifth studio album.

The video for the track was directed by Jim Wright and shot in Nashville’s historic Printer’s Alley. Said Pardi: “I always enjoy filming with Jim Wright, even if it means being in Printer’s Alley until 2 AM. You really see some wild characters down there at that hour. One of my favorite parts of the shoot was chatting with the actors and actresses who performed the circus stunts-they were amazing! All I had to do was play guitar and drive a cool car while they were over there breathing fire and swallowing swords. It was awesome to watch it all come together!”

Pardi will return to the road with his Honkytonk Hollywood Tour this spring, hitting 16 arenas and amphitheaters across the US with support from Corey Kent on select dates and Kassi Ashton.

See the video ‘Friday Night Heartbreaker’ – HERE.

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Country Daypop

Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn co-headlining show at Boston’s Fenway Park

Jason Aldean performs onstage at NBC's 'Today Show' at Rockefeller Plaza July 31^ 2015 in New York City.

Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn will play a one-night-only co-headlining show at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, set to take place on Friday, May 30.

A social post announced: “BOSTON!💥 We’re coming to Fenway Park on May 30th with special guests @natesmith and @raelynnofficial. “

Aldean said in a statement: “Playing Fenway Park has always been a highlight for me over the years. I love the city of Boston, the people and the energy surrounding the city. Getting to play it with some of my musical heroes, Brooks & Dunn, is going to be one for the ages.”

Kix Brooks, half of the legendary country duo with Ronnie Dunn, added: “It’s going to be a blast playing such an iconic stadium like Fenway with our buddy Jason. See you in the spring, Boston!”

Tickets are on sale via: TICKETMASTER.

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Entertainment Daypop

President Trump names Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson and Jon Voight as ‘special envoys’ to Hollywood

Mel Gibson^ Sylvester Stallone at the Los Angeles Italia Film Festival at the TCL Chinese 6 Theaters on February 19^ 2017 in Los Angeles^ CA

President Donald Trump has named Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone as his “special envoys to Hollywood, California,” in a hope to make Hollywood “stronger than ever before”.

Trump wrote on Truth Social: “It is my honor to announce Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone, to be Special Ambassadors to a great but very troubled place, Hollywood, California. They will serve as Special Envoys to me for the purpose of bringing Hollywood, which has lost much business over the last four years to Foreign Countries, BACK—BIGGER, BETTER, AND STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE! These three very talented people will be my eyes and ears, and I will get done what they suggest. It will again be, like The United States of America itself, The Golden Age of Hollywood!

In a statement provided to CBS News, Gibson said he was surprised by the announcement and “got the tweet at the same time as all of you and was just as surprised. Nevertheless, I heed the call. My duty as a citizen is to give any help and insight I can. Any chance the position comes with an Ambassador’s residence?”

It’s unclear what exactly Gibson, Voight and Stallone will be doing in this effort to bring productions back to the U.S.; meanwhile, representatives for Voight and Stallone did not immediately respond to request for comment.

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Pop Daypop

The Weeknd donates $1M to L.A. wildfire relief

The Weeknd perform in concert at FIB Festival on July 13^ 2017 in Benicassim^ Spain.

The Weeknd has donated $1 million towards Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. The donations will support firefighters and efforts to help displaced residents in the wake of devastation across the city.

The funds will be spread across the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, GoFundMe’s Wildfire Relief Fund and the L.A. Regional Food Bank in partnership with World Food Program USA and The Weeknd’s XO Humanitarian Fund.

The Weeknd was forced to postpone his planned album release on Jan. 24 for “Hurry Up Tomorrow” and subsequent concert at the famed Rose Bowl stadium, set for Jan. 25 in Pasadena, Calif.

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Entertainment Daypop

The Weeknd donates $1M to L.A. wildfire relief

The Weeknd perform in concert at FIB Festival on July 13^ 2017 in Benicassim^ Spain.

The Weeknd has donated $1 million towards Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. The donations will support firefighters and efforts to help displaced residents in the wake of devastation across the city.

The funds will be spread across the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, GoFundMe’s Wildfire Relief Fund and the L.A. Regional Food Bank in partnership with World Food Program USA and The Weeknd’s XO Humanitarian Fund.

The Weeknd was forced to postpone his planned album release on Jan. 24 for “Hurry Up Tomorrow” and subsequent concert at the famed Rose Bowl stadium, set for Jan. 25 in Pasadena, Calif.

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Rock Daypop

Mumford & Sons share title track to new album ‘Rushmere’

Concert of Mumford & Sons. 9 May 2019. Ziggo Dome^ Amsterdam^ The Netherlands

Mumford & Sons have shared their new song “Rushmere,” the title track off the band’s upcoming new album due out on March 28th – the group’s first since 2018’s Delta. The album was produced by six-time Grammy winner Dave Cobb and recorded at RCA Studio A in Nashville; in Savannah, GA, and at Marcus Mumford’s studio in Devon, U.K.

In a social media post, Mumford & Sons (comprised of are Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane) shared: “i think this has been the most prolific two years we’ve ever had as a band. we have a lot of songs to share with you… and it all begins where we started, really, with “Rushmere”. we’re restless to get going, relieved and excited to share this first one with you. and here’s the video – thank you to everyone who took part. link in bio. sending massive love. -the lads”

The accompanying video for “Rushmere” features footage of Mumford & Sons fans hearing the track for the first time during a secret listening session; you can check it out: HERE.

Since Delta’s release seven years ago, banjo player/guitarist Winston Marshall left the group in 2021, and Marcus Mumford released his self-titled debut solo album in 2022. In addition, Mumford & Sons released a collaboration with Pharrell Williams titled ‘Good People’ last year  In additionwhile frontman Marcus Mumford released his debut solo album, (self-titled), in 2022. Mumford & Sons also put out a collaborative song with Pharrell Williams, “Good People,” in 2024.

Pre-order the album ‘Rushmere’ – HERE.

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Rock Daypop

Scorpions postpone 2025 Vegas residency due to drummer Mikkey Dee’s illness

Scorpions drummer Mikkey Dee in action on Crazy World Tour at Palace of Sports. Kyiv^ Ukraine - 12th of November^ 2019

Scorpions have postponed their 2025 Las Vegas residency – their third Vegas residency since 2022 — as drummer Mikkey Dee continues his recovery from his battle with sepsis.

The band were originally scheduled to launch their “Coming Home to Las Vegas 60th Anniversary” residency on Feb. 27 at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, with dates extending into March. The residency will now run from Aug. 14 to 23, with Buckcherry still serving as support.

The band shared on social media: “We regret to inform you that due to Mikkey Dee’s ongoing recovery from his recent hospitalization, we have made the decision to postpone our Coming Home to Las Vegas Residency to August 2025. The health and wellbeing of our brother is of the utmost importance.”

Dee and recently detailed his health battles with fans, revealing that he was close to death due to the bacterial blood infection. The drummer posted on Facebook:  “This holiday season, I have been hospitalized with a very serious blood infection (Sepsis). I was admitted for three weeks but now I am home fighting this bastard bacteria. Thankfully, I have received fantastic care at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, my hometown. So thanks a million to all the Doctors and Nurses that have been giving me the most excellent care.”

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Pop Daypop

Charli XCX to embark on ‘Brat 2025’ arena tour

Charli XCX performs at Pitchfork Music Festival. Chicago^ IL/USA: 7/21/19

Charli XCX is gearing up to embark on her Brat 2025 arena tour, a run of five headlining dates in late April and early May.  The 2025 run follows Charli’s extensive co-headlining 2024 Sweat Tour with Troye Sivan and serve as further support of her 2024 LP, Brat, as well as its companion remix album, Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat. 

The Charli XCX Brat 2025 tour will begin on April 22nd with a performance at Austin, TX’s Moody Center, and will head to Minneapolis, MN’s Target Center for a show on April 26th, followed by a stop at Chicago-area Allstate Arena on April 28th. The five-show jaunt will finally come to a close with two shows at Brooklyn, NY’s Barclays Center on April 30th and May 1st.

Head to Ticketmaster for availability.

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