Month: January 2025

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Pop Daypop

Jack Harlow drops the video for new song ‘Tranquility’

Jack Harlow at the 2022 BET Awards Arrivals at Microsoft Theater on June 26^ 2022 in Los Angeles^ CA

Jack Harlow recently returned to the music scene with the new song and video for‘Hello Miss Johnson‘. Now Harlow is dropping the follow-up track with the song ‘Tranquility’.

Released as just as a YouTube exclusive, the song hears the Louisville rapper shares address the recent backlash he has been facing after he canceled his Kentucky festival. In “Tranquility,” Harlow addresses these criticisms claiming that his label has been asking for a new record amidst financial renegotiations from his inaugural Gazebo Festival.

See the music video for Tranquility, produced by Hollywood Cole – HERE.

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Country Daypop

CBS to air ‘Ringo & Friends at the Ryman’ concert special benefiting L.A. Wildfire Relief

Ringo Starr celebrates his 84th birthday^ at his annual Peace and Love Campaign. Beverly Hills^ California United States - July 7 2024

Ringo Starr will celebrate the recent release of his country album, Look Up with the two-hour concert special ‘Ringo & Friends at the Ryman,’ celebrating the music and legacy of Ringo Starr through the lens of country music. It was announced that proceeds from Ringo & Friends At The Ryman will be donated to the American Red Cross and earmarked for those impacted by the California wildfires. The speicial will also air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ at a later date.

Ringo & Friends At The Ryman will feature exclusive performances of Starr’s solo hits, Beatles classics and tracks from his country album Look Up, produced and co-written by T Bone Burnett. Special guests for the concert special include Look Up contributors Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle as well as Jack White, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, Brenda Lee, Rodney Crowell, Mickey Guyton, Sarah Jarosz, Jamey Johnson, The War and Treaty, Larkin Poe – with more to be announced.

Starr said in a statement: “It is always a thrill to play the Ryman and this time we are going country! T Bone has put together a great show. I’m excited to hear my songs done in a country vein and to play with this incredible group of musicians. It will be two nights of peace, love and country music.”

Added Burnett: “There is not a single person in the world who has generated more goodwill than Ringo Starr, and I write this without hyperbole. This Jan. 14 and 15, an extraordinary group of artists is coming together to help demonstrate that at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. Ringo has been singing and playing country music since before he joined The Beatles, and many, if not most, of his recordings with that band were country songs – ‘Matchbox,’ ‘Honey Don’t,’ ‘Act Naturally,’ ‘What Goes On?,’ ‘Don’t Pass Me By’ and even ‘Octopus’s Garden’ is a country song. We don’t know which country, but a country song, nevertheless.”

Starr is also hitting the road with His All Starr Band for a 10-date, U.S. tour this summer beginning on June 12 and running through June 25.

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Rock Daypop

CBS to air ‘Ringo & Friends at the Ryman’ concert special benefiting L.A. Wildfire Relief

Ringo Starr celebrates his 84th birthday^ at his annual Peace and Love Campaign. Beverly Hills^ California United States - July 7 2024

Ringo Starr will celebrate the recent release of his country album, Look Up with the two-hour concert special ‘Ringo & Friends at the Ryman,’ celebrating the music and legacy of Ringo Starr through the lens of country music. It was announced that proceeds from Ringo & Friends At The Ryman will be donated to the American Red Cross and earmarked for those impacted by the California wildfires. The speicial will also air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ at a later date.

Ringo & Friends At The Ryman will feature exclusive performances of Starr’s solo hits, Beatles classics and tracks from his country album Look Up, produced and co-written by T Bone Burnett. Special guests for the concert special include Look Up contributors Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle as well as Jack White, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, Brenda Lee, Rodney Crowell, Mickey Guyton, Sarah Jarosz, Jamey Johnson, The War and Treaty, Larkin Poe – with more to be announced.

Starr said in a statement: “It is always a thrill to play the Ryman and this time we are going country! T Bone has put together a great show. I’m excited to hear my songs done in a country vein and to play with this incredible group of musicians. It will be two nights of peace, love and country music.”

Added Burnett: “There is not a single person in the world who has generated more goodwill than Ringo Starr, and I write this without hyperbole. This Jan. 14 and 15, an extraordinary group of artists is coming together to help demonstrate that at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. Ringo has been singing and playing country music since before he joined The Beatles, and many, if not most, of his recordings with that band were country songs – ‘Matchbox,’ ‘Honey Don’t,’ ‘Act Naturally,’ ‘What Goes On?,’ ‘Don’t Pass Me By’ and even ‘Octopus’s Garden’ is a country song. We don’t know which country, but a country song, nevertheless.”

Starr is also hitting the road with His All Starr Band for a 10-date, U.S. tour this summer beginning on June 12 and running through June 25.

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Rock Daypop

Bon Jovi to release ‘Slippery When Wet: Deluxe Edition’

Bon Jovi music album on vinyl record LP disc. 'Slippery When Wet'

Bon Jovi will release their best-selling third full-length album, Slippery When Wet, on vinyl and digital deluxe on February 28, 2025.

‘Slippery When Wet: The Deluxe Edition’ includes the acoustic version of “Wanted Dead Or Alive” as well as four live recordings from the band’s  1987 Slippery When Wet tour, two of which have not been heard before. The deluxe edition also features the previously unreleased mixes of “Livin’ On A Prayer (Thank You Goodnight Remix),” and “Raise Your Hands (Extended Obie O’Brien Mix).”

The original Slippery When Wet will be available in various configurations including an exclusive liquid-filled vinyl disc limited to 1300 copies worldwide, and a picture disc limited to 1500 copies, as well as on cassette limited to 500 copies.

Upon its initial release on August 18, 1986, Slippery When Wet debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and held the top spot for eight weeks, featuring the smash hit songs “You Give Love A Bad Name,” “Livin’ On A Prayer,” and “Wanted Dead Or Alive.”

Pre-order ‘Slippery When Wet: The Deluxe Edition’ – HERE.

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News Daypop

Michelle Obama’s office confirms she will not attend President-elect Trump’s inauguration

Democratic National Convention Chicago^ United Center DNC 2024 - Day 2. Chicago^ Illinois USA - 08-20-2024

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not be attending the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, according to a statement from the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama released on Tuesday. The statement said: “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration.”  A spokesperson did not immediately provided a reason for her absence.

Mrs. Obama’s absence at the inauguration will mark the second time in two weeks that she will not be attending a gathering of former U.S. leaders and their spouses; last week, she was not present at the funeral service for former President Jimmy Carter.  Attending Carter’s funeral service were Barack Obama, George W. and Laura Bush and Bill and Hillary Clinton, as were President Joe Biden and Jill Biden, and President-elect Trump and Melania Trump.

Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will in attendance at Mr. Trump’s inauguration, as well as former First Lady Laura Bush and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who join their husbands for the Jan. 20 swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol.

Michelle Obama has attended every inauguration since her husband’s in 2009, including Trump’s inauguration when he succeeded Obama in 2017.

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Entertainment Daypop

Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces she is in remission from cancer

The Princess of Wales attend a mental fitness workshop run by SportsAid at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre. Marlow^ UK. 12 October^ 2023

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, announced on Tuesday that her cancer is in remission – less than one year after first announcing her diagnosis.

Catherine, the wife to the heir to the throne, Prince William, shared the news of her remission in a social media post while posting pictures of her visiting the Royal Marsden Hospital in London (one of the U.K.’s leading oncology facilities, where Kate received treatment).  The caption read: “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery. I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for looking after me so well during the past year  My heartfelt thanks goes to all those who have quietly walked alongside William and me as we have navigated everything. We couldn’t have asked for more. The care and advice we have received throughout my time as a patient has been exceptional. In my new role as Joint Patron of The Royal Marsden, my hope is, that by supporting groundbreaking research and clinical excellence, as well as promoting patient and family wellbeing, we might save many more lives, and transform the experience of all those impacted by cancer. It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support. C”

The 43-year-old princess revealed she had cancer in a video announcement in March 2024. At the time she said she was undergoing “a course of preventative chemotherapy” on the advice of her medical team, but has not shared publicly further details of her diagnosis. The Princess of Wales has made several public appearances since she revealed her diagnosis, attending the men’s final at Wimbledon with her daughter Charlotte, 9, in July; and back in September, she revealed that she had completed chemotherapy and was focused on staying “cancer free” and returning to work.

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News Daypop

Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces she is in remission from cancer

The Princess of Wales attend a mental fitness workshop run by SportsAid at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre. Marlow^ UK. 12 October^ 2023

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, announced on Tuesday that her cancer is in remission – less than one year after first announcing her diagnosis.

Catherine, the wife to the heir to the throne, Prince William, shared the news of her remission in a social media post while posting pictures of her visiting the Royal Marsden Hospital in London (one of the U.K.’s leading oncology facilities, where Kate received treatment).  The caption read: “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery. I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for looking after me so well during the past year  My heartfelt thanks goes to all those who have quietly walked alongside William and me as we have navigated everything. We couldn’t have asked for more. The care and advice we have received throughout my time as a patient has been exceptional. In my new role as Joint Patron of The Royal Marsden, my hope is, that by supporting groundbreaking research and clinical excellence, as well as promoting patient and family wellbeing, we might save many more lives, and transform the experience of all those impacted by cancer. It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support. C”

The 43-year-old princess revealed she had cancer in a video announcement in March 2024. At the time she said she was undergoing “a course of preventative chemotherapy” on the advice of her medical team, but has not shared publicly further details of her diagnosis. The Princess of Wales has made several public appearances since she revealed her diagnosis, attending the men’s final at Wimbledon with her daughter Charlotte, 9, in July; and back in September, she revealed that she had completed chemotherapy and was focused on staying “cancer free” and returning to work.

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Sports Daypop

Alleged stalker of WNBA star Caitlin Clark disrupts hearing, held on $50K bond

A Texas man who was arrested for allegedly sending threats and sexually explicit messages to WNBA star Caitlin Clark is being held on $50,000 bond, following a disruptive court appearance in Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Michael Thomas Lewis, 55, who is accused of stalking Clark, let out multiple outbursts during his first appearance in court since he was arrested over the weekend and accused to making a series of vulgar, threatening online statements at the Indiana Fever player, including yelling he is “guilty as charged” as he stood before Judge Angela Davis at Marion County Superior Court. Per NBC News, Lewis shouted “I’m free” and “I guess you got the wrong guy” at different points throughout the hearing; when asked by the court if he suffers from mental illness, Lewis responded, “I need my medicines.”

Indiana state prosecutors allege that Lewis stalked Clark from approximately Dec. 16, 2024 and Jan. 11, 2025 with “repeated and continued harassment,” and also allege that Lewis made an implicit or explicit threat “with the intent to place Caitlin Clark in reasonable fear of sexual battery.”  An X account linked to Lewis shows thousands of messages he sent to Clark, which were sexually explicit and/or violent in content.

Lewis was arrested Sunday and is being held in the Marion County Adult Detention Center in Indianapolis. He faces a level five felony charge of stalking, which carries a sentence of 1 to 6 years in the department of corrections, with the presumptive sentence of three years, as well as a $10,000 fine.

Judge Davis said the purpose of the hearing was to relay the charges and she would not yet accept a plea, with Lewis set to return to Marion County Superior Court on March 31 for a pretrial hearing. The judge also ordered Lewis to stay away from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where the Fever play home games, and from Butler basketball arena Hinkle Fieldhouse (Clark’s boyfriend, Connor McCaffery is an assistant coach at Butler).

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Sports Daypop

Miami’s Jimmy Butler speaks to Heat president Pat Riley, reiterates demand for trade

Jimmy Butler^ basketball player for the Miami Heat^ attends the semifinal match at 2023 Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami MIAMI GARDENS^ FLORIDA - MARCH 31^ 2023

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has had additional conversations with team president Pat Riley that he is not interested in seeking an extension, and has demanded a trade.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, in a face-to-face meeting with Riley last week Butler reiterated that he wants to be traded and will not sign a new contract with the Heat. Butler reportedly told Riley that he won’t sign an extension and added that he “intends to only use his $52 million player option in the offseason for 2025-26 as a trade maneuver.”

It was reported last month that the 35-year-old Butler would prefer to be moved by the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, after Butler and the Heat were unable to come to terms on a contract extension this past summer. After Riley issued a statement in December stating “We are not trading Jimmy Butler,” Butler responded a week later, saying, “I want to see me get my joy back from playing basketball and wherever that may be, we’ll find out pretty soon. I want to get my joy back. I’m happy here off the court, but I want to be back to somewhat dominant, I want to hoop and I want to help this team win. Right now, I’m not doing that.”

The Heat suspended Butler for seven games on Jan. 3 for “conduct detrimental to the team over the course of the season and particularly the last several weeks” but added in a statement: “Through his actions and statements, he has shown he no longer wants to be part of this team.  Jimmy Butler and his representative have indicated that they wish to be traded, therefore, we will listen to offers.” The seven-game suspension cost Butler $2.35 million in salary; however, the NBA Players Association field a grievance and released a statement calling the discipline “excessive and inappropriate.”

Butler, who is eligible to return to the Heat on Thursday, is in the final year of a $49 million contract this season. He is averaging 17.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 22 games.

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Country Daypop

Midland adds 2025 dates to their ongoing ‘Get Lucky’ tour

(L-R) Cameron Duddy^ Mark Wystrach and Jesse Carson of Midland attend the 53rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 15^ 2018 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas^ Nevada.

Midland will continue their Get Lucky Tour with additional dates in 2025. The new tour dates follows the release of 2024’s critically-acclaimed album, “Barely Blue” as well as the deluxe edition of the LP, featuring Kaitlin Butts and Paul Cauthen.

The tour will kick off February 2025, making stops in Florida, Texas, Arizona and joined by Flatland Cavalry and Pug Johnson as support.  The trio will make appearances at Indio, California’s Stagecoach and Europe’s C2C festivals.

Tickets for the band’s 2025 dates are on sale via Midland’s website.

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