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Country Daypop

2025 Grammy Awards: See the complete list of winners

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony will honor the best recordings^ compositions^ and artists from September 16^ 2023^ to August 30^ 2024^ chosen by recording acad

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards returned to L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, February 2, with Trevor Noah hosting the ceremony for the fifth year in a row.

Kendrick Lamar earned five Grammys, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for his Drake diss track “Not Like Us.” Beyoncé won Best Country Album and took home the coveted Album of the Year award for Cowboy Carter, an award she has never won previously, despite being the most Grammy-nominated artist in history.

Sabrina Carpenter won three Grammys — including Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n’ Sweet; Charli XCX won three awards for her album Brat; and Chappell Roan won the Grammy for Best New Artist.

This year’s ceremony also centered on raising money for the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. The Academy, along with its MusiCares organization, launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to raise money for people in the music industry who were affected by the fires, raising and pledging more than $4 million so far.

For the full list of winners, head to Grammy.com.

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Pop Daypop

2025 Grammy Awards: See the complete list of winners

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony will honor the best recordings^ compositions^ and artists from September 16^ 2023^ to August 30^ 2024^ chosen by recording acad

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards returned to L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, February 2, with Trevor Noah hosting the ceremony for the fifth year in a row.

Kendrick Lamar earned five Grammys, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for his Drake diss track “Not Like Us.” Beyoncé won Best Country Album and took home the coveted Album of the Year award for Cowboy Carter, an award she has never won previously, despite being the most Grammy-nominated artist in history.

Sabrina Carpenter won three Grammys — including Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n’ Sweet; Charli XCX won three awards for her album Brat; and Chappell Roan won the Grammy for Best New Artist.

This year’s ceremony also centered on raising money for the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. The Academy, along with its MusiCares organization, launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to raise money for people in the music industry who were affected by the fires, raising and pledging more than $4 million so far.

For the full list of winners, head to Grammy.com.

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News Daypop

Sec’y of State Marco Rubio meets with Panamanian President Mulino regarding Panama Canal

Marco Rubio speaks at a rally at the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel on February 21^ 2016 in North Las Vegas^ Nevada.

On Sunday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino to tour the Panama Canal, as the Trump administration makes a push for control of the critical canal. This is Rubio’s first international trip as secretary of state and will include stops in other Latin American countries, as well.

The Panama Canal serves as a shortcut between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. And although the U.S. led the construction of the major waterway that around 40% of the world’s cargo ship traffic now moves through, its control was given to Panama in 1999.

Trump has repeatedly stated that China has too much control of the Panama canal, and that the United States needs to be fully in charge of the vital transportation waterway for economic security; Panamanian President Mulino has refuted those claims, however, he stated on Sunday that his country would not renew an agreement to be part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative and added that Panama would seek to work with the U.S. on new investments instead, including infrastructure projects. Mulino also reiterated on Sunday during his meeting with Rubio that his country’s sovereignty over the Panama Canal was not up for debate, and said he addressed the China concerns during their talks.

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Victims in fatal crash of medical jet in Pennsylvania are identified

Luqa^ Malta August 14^ 2015: Luxembourg Air Ambulance Learjet 35A/ZR on finals for runway 31.

The six passengers traveling aboard the medical jet that crashed shortly upon takeoff  in Northeast Philadelphia Friday night have been identified. All those onboard the Learjet 55 aircraft, including a pediatric patient who recently finished treatment at Shriners Children’s Hospital, were killed in the crash.

A spokesperson for Jet Rescue Air Ambulance said Sunday they were all those on board were Mexican citizens, including the 11-year-old patient, Alentina Guzman Murillo, who was accompanied by her 31-year-old mother Lizeth Murillo Ozuna.  Also killed were Capt. Alan Alejandro Montoya Perales, 46, and Copilot Josue de Jesus Juarez Juarez, 43, along with Dr. Raul Meza Arredondo and paramedic Rodrigo Lopez Padilla, both 41. A person on the ground in a vehicle also died.

A spokesperson for Shriners Children’s Hospital said in a statement: “It’s extremely hard and extremely difficult, those that were involved directly in her care were very aware that she was going to be traveling home and there had actually been a sendoff for her today.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said Sunday (via CBS NEWS) that the number of injured victims increased from 20 to 22 individuals — five remain hospitalized, three of whom are in critical condition.

The National Transportation Safety Board said the medical jet departed from a base in Florida around noon and arrived in Northeast Philadelphia around 2:15 p.m., headed to Springfield, Mo.,with the final destination in Tijuana, Mexico. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy told reporters there was no indication of a problem radioed to air traffic control before the crash, which left debris scattered across four to five city blocks near Roosevelt Mall. The NTSB said investigators are still looking for the plane’s cockpit voice recorder.

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Sports Daypop

Dallas Mavericks swap Luka Dončić to LA Lakers for Anthony Davis in shocking trade

FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament 2020. Slovenia - Lithuania. Basketball player Luka Dončić in action KAUNAS^ LITHUANIA - july 4th 2021

Over the weekend, the Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA by trading Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire star player Anthony Davis In the three-team trade with the Utah Jazz, the Mavericks sent Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick. The Jazz are receiving Lakers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino, a 2025 Los Angeles Clippers second-round pick (from the Lakers) and a 2025 second-round pick from the Mavericks.

ESPN’s Shams Charania, who first reported the trade late Saturday night wrote: “BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Three-team deal that includes Utah …. Yes, this is real. Sources tell ESPN: Full trade: – Lakers: Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris – Mavericks: Anthony Davis, Max Christie, 2029 LAL 1st – Jazz: Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2025 Clippers 2nd, 2025 Mavericks 2nd”

Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison told ESPN’s Tim MacMahon: “I believe that defense wins championships. I believe that getting an All-Defensive center and an All-NBA player with a defensive mindset gives us a better chance. We’re built to win now and in the future.”

Rob Pelinka, the Lakers’ vice president of basketball operations and general manager, said in a statement released by the team Sunday: “Luka is a one-of-a-kind, young global superstar who will lead this franchise for years to come. His killer instincts and commitment to winning championships will be a driving force for the team. We will be relentless in building a roster around the on-court vision Coach Redick has for this basketball team and there is an unwavering commitment to that work to serve our loyal and dedicated fans. We are grateful for today and look forward to what’s next.”

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Connecticut Sun sign former MVP Tina Charles to one-year contract

Tina Charles^ USA team during basketball game between UMMC (Yekaterinburg^ Russia) and USA National Team on UMMC Cup contest. USA won 78:63 on October 11^ 2009.

The Connecticut Sun have signed eight-time All-Star Tina Charles to a one-year deal on Sunday. Charles spent the 2024 season with the Atlanta Dream, where she averaged 14.9 points and 9.6 rebounds per game.

ESPN’s Alexa Philippou, who was the first to report the deal, noted that the move reunites Charles, 36, with the Sun, whom drafted Charles No. 1 overall in 2010 and where she spent the first four seasons of her career with the team, including her MVP campaign in 2012. Charles also won the league’s Rookie of the Year award with Connecticut after the 2010 season.

Sun general manager Morgan Tuck said in a statement: “Today marks an incredible moment in our team’s history as we welcome back one of the greatest players to every grace the WNBA. Tina not only helped define the success of this franchise during her early years, but she also set the bar for excellence, both on and off the court. Her passion, leadership, and dedication to the game have left an incredible mark on our league, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her return to the team where it all began. This is a full-circle moment that strengthens our foundation and inspires the next generation of players and fans alike. We are extremely excited for this next chapter of Connecticut Sun history with Tina back in a Sun uniform.”

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Entertainment Daypop

Beyoncé announces ‘Cowboy Carter’ concert tour

Beyonce at '‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ World Premiere on December 09^ 2024 in Hollywood^ CA

Beyoncé has announced she will embark on a tour in support of her “Cowboy Carter” album, taking place later this year. Beyoncé‘s last tour was the 2023 “Renaissance World Tour” for her album “Renaissance.”

The tour announcement came in two Instagram posts made over the weekend, with tour dates and locations yet to be announced. “COWBOY CARTER TOUR 2025,” she wrote on her social accounts and official website, along with a new photo. The first post was a video clip of an LED sign that bore the concert’s name, with the second post sharing an image of herself with bleached-blonde hair.

Earlier this year, the singer postponed an announcement planned for Jan. 14 due to the Los Angeles-area wildfires. Beyoncé released a statement Jan. 13 postponing the planned announcement: “The Jan. 14 announcement will be postponed to a later date due to the devastation caused by the ongoing wildfires around areas of Los Angeles. I continue to pray for healing and rebuilding for the families suffering from trauma and loss. We are so blessed to have brave first responders who continue to work tirelessly to protect the Los Angeles community. To join our efforts in supporting those impacted, please visit @BeyGOOD. Love, B.”

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Country Daypop

Beyoncé announces ‘Cowboy Carter’ concert tour

Beyonce at '‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ World Premiere on December 09^ 2024 in Hollywood^ CA

Beyoncé has announced she will embark on a tour in support of her “Cowboy Carter” album, taking place later this year. Beyoncé‘s last tour was the 2023 “Renaissance World Tour” for her album “Renaissance.”

The tour announcement came in two Instagram posts made over the weekend, with tour dates and locations yet to be announced. “COWBOY CARTER TOUR 2025,” she wrote on her social accounts and official website, along with a new photo. The first post was a video clip of an LED sign that bore the concert’s name, with the second post sharing an image of herself with bleached-blonde hair.

Earlier this year, the singer postponed an announcement planned for Jan. 14 due to the Los Angeles-area wildfires. Beyoncé released a statement Jan. 13 postponing the planned announcement: “The Jan. 14 announcement will be postponed to a later date due to the devastation caused by the ongoing wildfires around areas of Los Angeles. I continue to pray for healing and rebuilding for the families suffering from trauma and loss. We are so blessed to have brave first responders who continue to work tirelessly to protect the Los Angeles community. To join our efforts in supporting those impacted, please visit @BeyGOOD. Love, B.”

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Pop Daypop

Beyoncé announces ‘Cowboy Carter’ concert tour

Beyonce at '‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ World Premiere on December 09^ 2024 in Hollywood^ CA

Beyoncé has announced she will embark on a tour in support of her “Cowboy Carter” album, taking place later this year. Beyoncé‘s last tour was the 2023 “Renaissance World Tour” for her album “Renaissance.”

The tour announcement came in two Instagram posts made over the weekend, with tour dates and locations yet to be announced. “COWBOY CARTER TOUR 2025,” she wrote on her social accounts and official website, along with a new photo. The first post was a video clip of an LED sign that bore the concert’s name, with the second post sharing an image of herself with bleached-blonde hair.

Earlier this year, the singer postponed an announcement planned for Jan. 14 due to the Los Angeles-area wildfires. Beyoncé released a statement Jan. 13 postponing the planned announcement: “The Jan. 14 announcement will be postponed to a later date due to the devastation caused by the ongoing wildfires around areas of Los Angeles. I continue to pray for healing and rebuilding for the families suffering from trauma and loss. We are so blessed to have brave first responders who continue to work tirelessly to protect the Los Angeles community. To join our efforts in supporting those impacted, please visit @BeyGOOD. Love, B.”

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Rock Daypop

Bad Religion, Pennywise to headline 2025 Punk In The Park Arizona

Pennywise performs live at slam dunk festival uk. Leeds^ United Kingdom^ 26th May 2024

Punk In The Park is set to hit Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds in Chandler, Arizona (just outside Phoenix) on Saturday, April 12, featuring sets from headliners Bad Religion along with fan favorites including Pennywise, Face To Face, Strung Out, The Casualties, Adolescents, Guttermouth, Manic Hispanic, Catbite, Dwarves, Cigar, The Last Gang, Implants and more to be announced.

Punk In The Park will feature performances on two stages, with no overlapping set times. Additionally, Punk In The Park — North America’s premier outdoor punk rock and craft beer event — will offer craft beer sampling as a $15 add-on purchase for those 21+, showcasing the best local, regional, and national craft beer, hard seltzer, and cider from noon until 3 pm. Food will also be available for purchase from local food trucks and vendors in the General Admission and VIP areas, with vegan options included.

Tickets for Punk In The Park Arizona are on sale HERE.

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