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Florida Panthers advancing to final after 6-1 win over Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7

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The Florida Panthers will advance to the Eastern Final after beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday.

Brad Marchand and Eetu Luostarinen each had a goal and two assists for the Panthers, with Seth Jones contributing a goal and an assist, and Aleksander Barkov adding two assists. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky made 20 saves for the Panthers.

Florida will play the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final. Game 1 is scheduled for Tuesday at Lenovo Center.

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Oklahoma City Thunder beat Denver Nuggets in Game 7 to advance to Western Conference Finals

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The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Denver Nuggets with a 125-93 victory in Game 7 on Sunday afternoon, to advance to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2016.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Thunder with 35 points on 12-for-19 shooting, with Jalen Williams adding 24 points and seven assists while going 10 for 17 from the field. Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić scored a team-high 20 points, with nine rebounds and seven assists, but it wasn’t enough to defeat OKC strong defense.

Oklahoma City will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the conference finals, with Game 1 scheduled for Tuesday night in OKC.

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Country Daypop

Darius Rucker to return for 16th Annual ‘Darius and Friends’ St. Jude Benefit concert

Darius Rucker in concert at Hard Rock Live. HOLLYWOOD^ FLORIDA - MARCH 19^ 2023

Darius Rucker returns to the historic Ryman Auditorium on Monday, June 2 for his 16th annual “Darius and Friends” concert benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event unofficially kicks off the week of CMA Fest in downtown Nashville, and has raised more than $4.3 million to date, will feature a surprise all-star roster of friends as has become tradition at the annual celebration.

Rucker posted on his socials: “Here we go! I’m beyond excited to announce the 16th annual “Darius and Friends” concert! Join me on Monday, June 2nd at the legendary @theryman as we come together to raise money for the incredible kids at @stjude. Let’s make it another unforgettable night for a great cause!”

Rucker made a commitment to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital nearly two decades ago after taking an inspiring tour of the hospital. Through that experience, Rucker learned how St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Following that 2008 visit, Rucker’s effort has since become an annual tradition. Friends performing with Rucker in past years have included Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Dan + Shay, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, Jelly Roll, Charles Kelley of Lady A, Ashley McBryde, A.J. McLean of the Backstreet Boys, Megan Moroney, Brad Paisley, Kenny Rogers and Tommy Thayer of KISS, among many others.

For ticket info, head HERE.

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Entertainment Daypop

‘The Naked Gun’ reboot shares trailer starring Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson

Liam Neeson attends the Irish premiere of his film^ The Commuter^ at Cineworld. DUBLIN^ IRELAND - 12 JANUARY 2018

Paramount‘s new Naked Gun reboot film has shared a teaser trailer.  The comedy stars Liam Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., the son of Police Squad legend Frank Drebin (initially played in the franchise by the late Leslie Nielsen).

The Naked Gun reboot is helmed by Akiva Schaffer, from producers Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins. The film also stars Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Danny Huston, Liza Koshy, Cody Rhodes and Busta Rhymes, as well as Eddie Yu, Kevin Durand, Danny Huston, Liza Koshy, Cody Runnels and CCH Pounder.

The film debuts in theaters August 1; see the trailer: HERE.

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Linda Cardellini to play Jason’s mother in ‘Friday the 13th’ prequel series ‘Crystal Lake’ on Peacock

Linda Cardellini arrives to ESPY Awards 2019 on July 10^ 2019 in Hollywood^ CA

Variety reports that Linda Cardellini will star as Pamela Voorhees in the “Friday the 13th” expanded prequel series at Peacock, titled “Crystal Lake”. Cardellini was also recently cast in a lead role in the upcoming HBO series “DTF St. Louis” alongside David Harbour and Jason Bateman.

Crystal Lake was originally picked up straight to series at Peacock in 2022, with Brad Caleb Kane serving as creator, writer, showrunner and executive producer of the series (whose premise is being kept under wraps). Those familiar with the “Friday the 13th” franchise will recall that Pamela Voorhees was the mother of Jason Voorhees, the hockey mask-wearing slasher featured throughout most of the films in the horror franchise.

In the original film from 1980, Jason is a child who drowns at Camp Crystal Lake while the negligent counselors were partying, and his death leads his mother, Pamela (portrayed by Betsy Palmer), to seek revenge on the new counselors when the camp re-opens. The role of Pamela has subsequently been played by Marilyn Poucher, Paula Shaw and Nana Visitor in various sequels, crossover and reboot movies.

The original “Friday the 13th”grossed nearly $60 million, and there have been eleven films in the franchise, including “Jason X,” “Freddy vs. Jason,” and the 2009 reboot. Jason became the main antagonist beginning with the second film.

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Pop Daypop

Chris Brown ordered to remain in custody after arrest in U.K. stemming from 2023 assault

Chris Brown at Maxim Hot 100 Event at The Highlight Room on July 13^ 2021 in Los Angeles^ CA

Chris Brown has been ordered to remain in custody until mid-June following a court appearance in the United Kingdom related to a nightclub incident that took place last year.

Brown’s upcoming world tour is now also in jeopardy after a judge in the U.K. ruled Friday that he must remain in custody while facing accusations that he assaulted a music producer with a bottle at a London nightclub in 2023. The artist is facing a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, stemming from an investigation conducted by London’s Metropolitan Police. If convicted, Brown could face a prison sentence ranging from two to 16 years.

The 36-year-old artist appeared in Manchester Magistrates’ Court to respond to the charges, and was denied bail. Judge Joanne Hirst denied the request for bail after prosecutor Hannah Nicholls described the incident as “extremely serious.”  Nicholls told the court that during a visit to the U.K. in February 2023, Brown allegedly launched an unprovoked assault on music producer Abe Diaw at the Tape nightclub, located in London’s upscale Mayfair district. According to her statement, Brown struck Diaw multiple times with a bottle before chasing him and continuing the attack by punching and kicking him. The entire incident was reportedly captured on the club’s security cameras, with numerous witnesses present.

Brown’s lawyer, Grace Forbes, argued that the artist posed no flight risk and urged the court to grant him release; however the judge ordered Brown remain in custody until his next court date on June 13 in London—which coincides with a scheduled performance in Frankfurt, Germany, which is part of the early leg of his international tour.  The judge also ruled that the case would proceed to Southwark Crown Court in London.

Brown’s international tour was set to begin June 8 in Amsterdam, featuring Jhene Aiko, Summer Walker, and Bryson Tiller. The North American leg is scheduled to kick off in July.

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Snoop Dogg, Jelly Roll feature the late Tom Petty in music video for ‘Last Dance with Mary Jane’

Concert of Snoop Dogg at Ziggo Dome Amsterdam^ the Netherlands on March 20 2023.

The late Tom Petty is featured in the new video for Snoop Dogg’s song “Last Dance with Mary Jane,” which reimagines Petty’s classic track “Mary Jane’s Last Dance.”

The rapper, 53, released the music video for “Last Dance with Mary Jane” which also features song collaborator Jelly Roll. The clip, directed by Dave Myers, features an animated Petty playing guitar and harmonica, and singing along to the hook of the song.

Snoop’s “Last Dance with Mary Jane” appears on his most recent album Missionary, his first collaborative album with Dr. Dre since 1993.

Released in 1993, “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” was recorded during the sessions for Petty’s album Wildflowers, but was released as part of his ;Greatest Hits’ album, hitting #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 – giving Petty his first top-20 single.

See the video for ‘Last Dance with Mary Jane’  – HERE.

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Country Daypop

Snoop Dogg, Jelly Roll feature the late Tom Petty in music video for ‘Last Dance with Mary Jane’

Concert of Snoop Dogg at Ziggo Dome Amsterdam^ the Netherlands on March 20 2023.

The late Tom Petty is featured in the new video for Snoop Dogg’s song “Last Dance with Mary Jane,” which reimagines Petty’s classic track “Mary Jane’s Last Dance.”

The rapper, 53, released the music video for “Last Dance with Mary Jane” which also features song collaborator Jelly Roll. The clip, directed by Dave Myers, features an animated Petty playing guitar and harmonica, and singing along to the hook of the song.

Snoop’s “Last Dance with Mary Jane” appears on his most recent album Missionary, his first collaborative album with Dr. Dre since 1993.

Released in 1993, “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” was recorded during the sessions for Petty’s album Wildflowers, but was released as part of his ;Greatest Hits’ album, hitting #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 – giving Petty his first top-20 single.

See the video for ‘Last Dance with Mary Jane’  – HERE.

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Rock Daypop

Snoop Dogg, Jelly Roll feature the late Tom Petty in music video for ‘Last Dance with Mary Jane’

Concert of Snoop Dogg at Ziggo Dome Amsterdam^ the Netherlands on March 20 2023.

The late Tom Petty is featured in the new video for Snoop Dogg’s song “Last Dance with Mary Jane,” which reimagines Petty’s classic track “Mary Jane’s Last Dance.”

The rapper, 53, released the music video for “Last Dance with Mary Jane” which also features song collaborator Jelly Roll. The clip, directed by Dave Myers, features an animated Petty playing guitar and harmonica, and singing along to the hook of the song.

Snoop’s “Last Dance with Mary Jane” appears on his most recent album Missionary, his first collaborative album with Dr. Dre since 1993.

Released in 1993, “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” was recorded during the sessions for Petty’s album Wildflowers, but was released as part of his ;Greatest Hits’ album, hitting #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 – giving Petty his first top-20 single.

See the video for ‘Last Dance with Mary Jane’  – HERE.

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Rock Daypop

Foo Fighters and drummer Josh Freese part ways

Drummer Josh Freese of the band Sublime with Rome performs in concert March 06^ 2012 at the City Auditorium in Colorado Springs^ CO. COLORADO SPRINGS^ CO. USA MARCH 06

The Foo Fighters and drummer Josh Freese have parted ways. The news comes two years after he was tapped to replace Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins following his death.

Freese shared the news via an Instagram statement on Friday, May 16th that the had been let go from the band: “The Foo Fighters called me Monday night to let me know they’ve decided ‘to go in a different direction with their drummer.’ No reason was given. Regardless, I enjoyed the past two years with them, both on and off stage, and I support whatever they feel is best for the band. In my 40 years of drumming professionally, I’ve never been let go from a band, so while I’m not angry–just a bit shocked and disappointed. But as most of you know I’ve always worked freelance and bounced between bands so, I’m fine … Stay tuned for my ‘Top 10 possible reason Josh got booted from the Foo Fighters’ list.”

Freese was hired in March 2023 to replace Taylor Hawkins, following his unexpected passing in March 2022 while the band was on tour in South America. Aside from his work with Foo Fighters, Freese has also been the drummer for Devo since 1996 and has played with bands like Guns n’ Roses and Nine Inch Nails.

The band has been inactive since its last show in August 2024, after frontman and founder Dave Grohl revealed that he had fathered a child outside of his marriage to Jordyn Blum, his wife of more than 20 years. Per The Hollywood Reporter, a representative for the Foo Fighters didn’t immediately respond to request for comment on Freese’s firing, and it’s unclear who the band’s next drummer will be. The band’s next scheduled performance is this fall after F1 Qualifying during the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday, October 4th. Elton John, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Crowded House are among the rock headliners of the three day event, set for October 3-5, at the Marina Bay Grandstand.

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