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Country Daypop

Keith Urban to be honored with the ACM Triple Crown Award at 60th ACM Awards

Keith Urban performs at the 2015 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. New Orleans^ LA - April 24^ 2015

Keith Urban is set to be honored with the esteemed “ACM Triple Crown Award” during the Academy of Country Music Awards, taking place on Thursday, May 8.

The ACM Triple Crown Award is a rare distinction granted to artists who have earned three major ACM honors: New Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year. Urban earned these accolades with his wins as ‘Top New Male Vocalist’ in 2001, ‘Male Vocalist of the Year’ in both 2005 and 2006, and ‘Entertainer of the Year’ in 2019. He becomes the first artist since Carrie Underwood at the 45th ACM Awards to be recognized with this title during the show.

The presentation to Urban marks the first time the Triple Crown Award has been presented during the ACM Awards since Carrie Underwood received the honor back in 2010. Urban’s milestone will be celebrated during the broadcast with special tribute performances of his songs by fellow country stars Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney, and Brothers Osborne.

The 60th ACM Awards will be hosted by country music legend and 16-time ACM Award winner Reba McEntire. The show will stream live to a global audience in more than 240 countries and territories via Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch.

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Country Daypop

Cole Swindell to launch headlining ‘Happy Hour Sad Tour’

Cole Swindell performs in concert at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on July 13^ 2019 in Wantagh^ New York.

Cole Swindell will launch his 2025 headlining Happy Hour Sad Tour, featuring special guests Priscilla Block, Logan Crosby and Greylan James.

Swindell shares: “I cannot wait to get out on the road this year for the ‘Happy Hour Sad Tour’. Getting to write songs and make music for a living is a dream come true, and there are so many folks that make that happen! I hope the fans that spend their hard-earned money to come out and support us know how much we appreciate it and how much we love seeing them out there having fun. It’s always a new level of excitement to be touring with a new album out so I expect this fall to be one to remember. I’m pumped to have Priscilla, Logan and Greylan out there with us, 3 artists I really believe in, getting the crowd fired up for a great night.”

Swindell is hitting the road this fall, kicking off on September 4 in Toledo, Ohio with stops in Georgia, Colorado and other destinations. The run of shows wraps up on October 26 in St. Augustine, Florida.

The tour announcement arrives shortly after Swindell announced his fifth studio album, Spanish Moss. The 21-track record includs the previously-released title track, “Kill A Prayer” and “Forever To Me,” which served as Swindell’s wedding song to wife Courtney Little Swindell. Spanish Moss will drop on June 27.

For ticket information, visit ColeSwindell.com.

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Pop Daypop

Jennifer Lopez to host 2025 American Music Awards on CBS

Jennifer Lopez at the premiere for Wicked at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. LOS ANGELES^ CA. November 09^ 2024

Jennifer Lopez is set to host the 51st annual American Music Awards ceremony on May 26, which is Memorial Day. Lopez has performed at the event several times over the years, and previously hosted the ceremony, which isdescribed as “the world’s largest fan-voted awards show honoring today’s most influential artists”, in 2015.

A social post reads: “‼ WE REPEAT @JLo is hosting the 2025 #AMAs, plus she’ll be performing LIVE 🎵 📺 Tune-in Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day) at 8pm ET | 5pm PT on @CBS and @paramountplus!”

Dick Clark Productions CEO Jay Penske in a press release: “We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Lopez back to host the American Music Awards. Jennifer’s incredible talent and incomparable stage presence make her the ideal host of the show. We know she will bring her one-of-a-kind energy to the official kick-off celebration of summer. Lopez’s 2025 AMAs performance will be an exciting highlight of the evening, promising to showcase her unparalleled artistry and signature mix of music, dance and visual spectacle.”

As was previously announced, Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s AMA nominations with 10 nods, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year. Post Malone follows with eight nominations, with Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shaboozey each earning seven nods, and Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA and Taylor Swift are all honored with six nominations. First time nominees include Carpenter, Benson Boone, Doechii, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Lola Young, The Marias, Rose, Teddy Swims, Tommy Richman, Tyla, and Zach Bryan.

The AMAs will air on CBS and Paramount+ for subscribers who have Showtime at 8 p.m. EDT. For Paramount+ subscribers without Showtime, the show will stream May 27.

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Entertainment Daypop

Jennifer Lopez to host 2025 American Music Awards on CBS

Jennifer Lopez at the premiere for Wicked at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. LOS ANGELES^ CA. November 09^ 2024

Jennifer Lopez is set to host the 51st annual American Music Awards ceremony on May 26, which is Memorial Day. Lopez has performed at the event several times over the years, and previously hosted the ceremony, which isdescribed as “the world’s largest fan-voted awards show honoring today’s most influential artists”, in 2015.

A social post reads: “‼ WE REPEAT @JLo is hosting the 2025 #AMAs, plus she’ll be performing LIVE 🎵 📺 Tune-in Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day) at 8pm ET | 5pm PT on @CBS and @paramountplus!”

Dick Clark Productions CEO Jay Penske in a press release: “We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Lopez back to host the American Music Awards. Jennifer’s incredible talent and incomparable stage presence make her the ideal host of the show. We know she will bring her one-of-a-kind energy to the official kick-off celebration of summer. Lopez’s 2025 AMAs performance will be an exciting highlight of the evening, promising to showcase her unparalleled artistry and signature mix of music, dance and visual spectacle.”

As was previously announced, Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s AMA nominations with 10 nods, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year. Post Malone follows with eight nominations, with Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shaboozey each earning seven nods, and Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA and Taylor Swift are all honored with six nominations. First time nominees include Carpenter, Benson Boone, Doechii, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Lola Young, The Marias, Rose, Teddy Swims, Tommy Richman, Tyla, and Zach Bryan.

The AMAs will air on CBS and Paramount+ for subscribers who have Showtime at 8 p.m. EDT. For Paramount+ subscribers without Showtime, the show will stream May 27.

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Rock Daypop

Marilyn Manson reveals fall 2025 tour dates

Marilyn Manson performing at Metaldays Festival on July 24th^ 2018 in Tolmin^ Slovenia

Marilyn Manson has announced his return to the stage this fall for the second leg of the One Assassination Under God Tour.

The shock rocker had previously shared the dates for his first full headlining tour since 2019, set to take place this spring. The tour is in support of his latest album One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1, which features nine songs including “As Sick As The Secrets Within,” “Raise The Red Flag,” and the new single “Sacrilegious.”

The fall leg kicks off on August 7th at Buffalo Chip in Sturgis, South Dakota with stops in Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver, and others before wrapping in Lisbon, Portugal on November 30th. Festival appearances include Rocklahoma, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock.

For tickets, head HERE.

 

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Rock Daypop

Bruce Springsteen to release ‘Tracks II: The Lost Albums’ box set

Concert of Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band 27 June 2024. Goffertpark Nijmegen^ The Netherlands

Bruce Springsteen will release seven “lost” albums as part of an extensive box set, to be released on June 27 through Sony Music. The collection comes 27 years after Springsteen dropped the first “Tracks” collection back in 1998, though the first edition was demos and unreleased songs, not full complete albums.

The singer announced Tracks II: The Lost Albums, featuring 83 songs across seven different records recorded between 1983-2018. Tracks II will be available in configurations including a 7-CD set and a 9-LP vinyl collection.

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Springsteen will also release a distilled edition, “Lost and Found: Selections From the Lost Albums,” with 20 highlights culled from the larger set. That abridged volume will come out the same day in physical formats as a single CD and double-LP.

Springsteen said in a statement: “The Lost Albums were full records, some of them even to the point of being mixed and not released. I’ve played this music to myself and often close friends for years now. I’m glad you’ll get a chance to finally hear them. I hope you enjoy them.”

A teaser track, “Rain in the River,” also was released, as well as a two-minute video trailer that includes footage of Springsteen talking about the set, and flashes of the cover art for each of the seven distinct albums and descriptions of those recordings’ origins. Watch that trailer: HERE.

Listen to “Rain in the River” – here.

The box set is available for pre-order now.

 

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Pop Daypop

Walton Goggins, Scarlett Johansson to host, Bad Bunny, Arcade Fire as musical guests for final ‘SNL’ episodes

Walton Goggins at the Elton John Academy Awards Viewing Party at West Hollywood Park on March 2^ 2025 in W Hollywood^ CA

​As “Saturday Night Live” approaches the end of its landmark 50th season, NBC has unveiled the lineup for its final episodes.

The show announced that on May 10, Walton Goggins, known for his roles in “The White Lotus” and “The Righteous Gemstones,” will host “SNL” for the first time, with Arcade Fire serving as the musical guest, marking their sixth appearance on the show.

The season finale on May 17 will feature Scarlett Johansson as host, making her sixth appearance; she will be joined by Bad Bunny, returning as musical guest for the third time.

The show’s 50th season was filled with notable hosts and performers, including Jean Smart, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton, Dave Chappelle, Timothée Chalamet, Lady Gaga, and Jon Hamm, as well as musical guests like Elton John, Billie Eilish, and Lizzo.

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Entertainment Daypop

Walton Goggins, Scarlett Johansson to host, Bad Bunny, Arcade Fire as musical guests for final ‘SNL’ episodes

Walton Goggins at the Elton John Academy Awards Viewing Party at West Hollywood Park on March 2^ 2025 in W Hollywood^ CA

​As “Saturday Night Live” approaches the end of its landmark 50th season, NBC has unveiled the lineup for its final episodes.

The show announced that on May 10, Walton Goggins, known for his roles in “The White Lotus” and “The Righteous Gemstones,” will host “SNL” for the first time, with Arcade Fire serving as the musical guest, marking their sixth appearance on the show.

The season finale on May 17 will feature Scarlett Johansson as host, making her sixth appearance; she will be joined by Bad Bunny, returning as musical guest for the third time.

The show’s 50th season was filled with notable hosts and performers, including Jean Smart, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton, Dave Chappelle, Timothée Chalamet, Lady Gaga, and Jon Hamm, as well as musical guests like Elton John, Billie Eilish, and Lizzo.

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News Daypop

Three killed, 5 wounded in shooting at Glendale, Arizona restaurant

City of Glendale Police car Glendale Arizona 4/1/18

Three people were killed and several others injured after a shooting at a restaurant in Glendale, Arizona. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 4 at El Camarón Gigante Mariscos & Steakhouse in Glendale. Citing information from the Glendale Police Department, ABC News stated that at least nine people were hurt during the incident.

More than one shooter may have been involved in the attack; but as of press time, no suspects have been taken into custody. An eyewitness who spoke to Phoenix-based NBC affiliate KPNX said the restaurant had been hosting a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the time of the shooting. The event was described as family-oriented, with attendees of all ages present when the gunfire erupted. The witness said he had just exited the venue when he heard more than 20 gunshots fired in rapid succession, followed by another volley of roughly 10 shots after a brief pause. His vehicle was struck by stray bullets during the incident.

Officer Moroni Mendez, speaking to Fox 10, said that “we can confirm that several people were shot. The number of victims is approaching nine. I can’t verify that exact figure, but it’s definitely more than three at this time.” Despite reports of multiple assailants, Officer Mendez emphasized that there was no ongoing threat to the community: “at this point, no arrests have been made. We do have a number of individuals detained, and we’re working to determine whether they’re suspects, victims, witnesses, or possibly connected in another way.” Mendez also noted that a conflict between “two rival groups” is one potential angle being explored: “we’re trying to piece together whether these individuals were acquaintances, relatives, allies, or adversaries.”

The Consulate of Mexico in Phoenix posted to social media early Monday that “Derived from the events that happened tonight in ‘El Camarón Gigante,’ in the city of Glendale,” any Mexican people who require “consular assistance or protection” in connection to the incident can contact their office.

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Sports Daypop

Toronto Maple Leafs beat Florida Panthers 5-4 in Game 1 of second round series

Ice Hockey Stadium with Spotlights. Vector Illustration. Ice Hockey Arena Background Concept Vector. Vector illustration Empty Hockey Stadium in the Winter.

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 5-4 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at Scotiabank Arena on Monday.

William Nylander had two goals and an assist in the first period, with Matthew Knies and Chris Tanev each adding a goal and an assist, and Max Pacioretty and Jake McCabe both had two assists for the top-seeded Maple Leafs. Anthony Stolarz made eight saves on nine shots for Toronto before leaving the game with an undisclosed injury at 10:14 of the second period; Joseph Woll added 17 saves in relief.

Game 2 between Toronto and Florida will take place on Wednesday in Toronto.

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