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Pop Daypop

Rihanna shares video for “Friend of Mine” from Smurfs movie soundtrack

Rihanna attends The Fashion Awards 2024 at the Royal Albert Hall in London^ England. London^ United Kingdom - December 2^ 2024

Rihanna is back with her new track featured on the movie soundtrack for the upcoming Smurfs movie.

A social post from Rihanna read: “new #SmurfsMovie trailer 🩵 featuring “Friend Of Mine” from the Smurfs soundtrack out friday. pre-save now. 🪩🎵”. “

Friend of Mine”—co-produced by Fallen, Jon Bellion, and Pete Nappi—is the second preview of the Smurfs soundtrack, following Desi Trill, DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania, and Subhi’s “Higher Love.” In the video for the song, Rihanna is shown walking around Smurf Village and also features footage of Smurfette (voiced by Rihanna) singing and dancing.

The upcoming Smurfs film features a star-studded cast including Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Daniel Levy, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Marshmello, Kurt Russell, and John Goodman. Rihanna voices the character of Smurfette, who takes charge as the Smurfs set out on a daring mission to rescue Papa Smurf (played by Goodman) after he’s kidnapped by sinister wizards.

You can watch the official music video for Rihanna’s “Friend of Mine” HERE.

The Smurfs movie is set to hit theaters on July 18.

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Rock Daypop

Volbeat shares video for ‘Time Will Heal’

Singer and guitar player Michael Poulsen of Danish Heavy Metal rock band Volbeat performs on stage during the Gigantour tour on February 21^ 2012 in Kent^ Washington.

Veteran rockers Volbeat have shared the video for “Time Will Heal,” the third single off their upcoming new album God of Angel’s Trust, due out on June 6th. The clip was directed by Julia Patey, with the single serving as the follow-up to the previously-released “By a Monster’s Hand” and “In the Barn of the Goat Giving Birth to Satan’s Spawn in a Dying World of Doom.”

Volbeat – comprised of Poulsen (vocals, guitar), Jon Larsen (drums), and Kaspar Boye Larsen (bass) – will release their ninth album, God Of Angels Trust, on June 6. Pre-order HERE.

Singer-guitarist Michael Poulsen shared in a press release: “Through life, we go through these ups and downs, and sometimes, it’s like turning on a switch and it can change from one minute to another,” says Poulsen. “We suddenly get in a sad, emotional mood where there just doesn’t seem to be a way to see the light or good in anything. But we always find a way to make things good again. I’m good at turning those moments around quickly, but that comes with accepting the good with the bad and using the bad moments to grow and learn instead of letting them bother you more that it should and having your mind manipulate reality. The important thing is to realize that while nothing can be good forever, do not let the dark side of life take over. Have the confidence to know there will be better days ahead when we’re dealing with these moments or demons and we’re struggling to find anything good in what we’re doing … I’m still struggling with the loss of my father. I would say 80 percent of the time I’m coping with the loss and doing well. But then sometimes, I’m falling into these black holes where everything is empty and nothing is fair. I’m so grateful I have kids because when they come into your life, suddenly, everything is not about you. It’s about the kids and you can’t spend too much of your energy being down because they need you. So, it’s been a blessing having kids. It’s the best thing that ever happened to me.”

Volbeat will kick-off their North American tour in Vancouver, BC with Three Days Grace and Wage Ware on June 7th, while their summer tour schedule also finds them sharing stages with the likes of Halestorm and the Ghost Inside.

See the video for ‘Time Will Heal’ – HERE.

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Rock Daypop

Seether and Daughtry to launch 2025 co-headlining tour

Vocalist/Guitarist Shaun Morgan of the Heavy Metal band Seether performs in concert October 5^ 2011 at the Comfort Dental Amphitheater in Denver^ CO.

Seether and Daughtry will launch their 2025 co-headline tour, with support from P.O.D. and Kami Kehoe.

The 24-city tour kicks off on October 1st at The Dome in Virginia Beach making stops across the U.S. in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and more before wrapping up in Fort Lauderdale at War Memorial Auditorium on November 15ht.

Seether is fresh off the release of their ninth studio album, The Surface Seems So Far, and just wrapped up a solo spring tour.  Daughtry’s latest single, “The Day I Die,” dropped in April, following the release of their Shock To The System (Part One) EP in September 2024. The band is currently supporting Disturbed and will be joining Creed on select 2025 tour dates.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit Seether.com or DaughtryOfficial.com.

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Benson Boone shares video for ‘Momma Song’ from new album

Benson Boone attends the premiere of the movie Twisters. Westwood^ CA USA - July 11^ 2024

Benson Boone has released the newest single from his upcoming album, American Heart. 

The track “Momma Song,” is written for Boone’s mother and features a music video that includes home videos from when Benson was younger with his family.

Dedicated to his mother, “Momma Song” sees Boone lean into the vulnerable side of his songwriting. The track arrives on the heels of recent hit single “Mystical Magical,” which Benson first debuted at Coachella- where he also brought out surprise guest Brian May of Queen for viral performance of “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

See the video for ‘Momma Song’ – HERE.

Stream ‘American Heart’ – HERE.

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News Daypop

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President, congressional leaders in Washington

President Donald J Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House. Washington^DC^ United States^ April 7 2025

President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, after the two leaders discussed that issue and the strikes on Iran the previous day. Netanyahu, who also visited Capitol Hill on Tuesday, faces criticism from some lawmakers, who have accused the Israeli leader of trying to bring the U.S. into another war.

Netanyahu’s meeting with a bipartisan group of senators was delayed until Wednesday, but he met with House Speaker Mike Johnson Tuesday after meeting earlier in the day with Vice President JD Vance. In a statement, Johnson said he and Netanyahu discussed the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security and a ceasefire agreement in Gaza: “America and Israel’s strong stand in the 12-Day War dealt a devastating blow to the greatest enemy of peace in the region, leaving the Iranian regime weaker than at any point in decades. We are hopeful that this marks the dawn of a new chapter of peace in the Middle East.”

Following his meeting with Johnson on Tuesday afternoon, Netanyahu told reporters that the “resolute decision of president Trump to act with us against those who seek to destroy Israel and threaten the peace of the world has made a remarkable change in the Middle East. There are opportunities for peace that we intend to realize, we’re working together on this. We have still to finish the job in Gaza, release all our hostages, eliminate and destroy Hamas’ military and governance capabilities because Gaza must have a different future for ours sake, for everyone’s sake.”

Trump and Netanyahu also reiterated their idea of relocating people from the Gaza Strip, despite widespread condemnation from Palestinians as well as close allies, the United Nations and human rights groups. Trump said at his meeting Monday with Netanyahu at the White House that there was “great cooperation” from Israel’s neighbors to take in Palestinians, while Netanyahu said they were “getting close to finding several countries” willing to do so. (per NBC News.)

Palestinian leaders have condemned the idea, with Mustafa Barghouti, a senior Palestinian politician and head of the Palestinian National Initiative political party, telling NBC News on Tuesday: “When they say it would be voluntary, that is so misleading, because when you bomb people every day, when you starve people for 126 days, who can call that a voluntary decision?”

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TSA to no longer require passengers to remove shoes during airport security screenings

Security Checkpoint and control in Toronto^ Canada - March 24 2018: Scanning Machines^ People's Bags Getting Checked.

The Transportation Safety Administration (“TSA”) will not be requiring that passengers take off their shoes anymore while they go through security checkpoints at select airports. NBC News shared that a press release received Monday states the TSA is “exploring new and innovative ways to enhance the passenger experience and our strong security posture.”

ABC News reported that a memo went out to TSA officers nationwide last week that stated the new policy would start Sunday. The memo notes, however, those who set off an alarm while being screened will then be required to take their shoes off for additional screening.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also confirmed the change early Tuesday, retweeting a post which confirmed the information via Department of Homeland Security along the caption: “Big news from @DHSgov! ✈👟”

CBS News states that the change will be approached in phases, with the first airports where the no-shoes requirement is expiring include: Baltimore/Washington International Airport, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Portland International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport and Piedmont Triad International Airport in North Carolina. However, reporters from New York City’s LaGuardia Airport and Los Angeles International Airport on Monday said that they and other passengers were permitted to keep their shoes on during the screening process in those locations as well.

Shoe removal while being screened began in 2006, five years after Richard Reid unsuccessfully tried to blow up an American Airlines flight from Paris to Miami with explosives packed in his shoes. The explosives failed to detonate and Reid was held down by fellow passengers and the flight crew as the plane safely landed in Boston.

However since then, travelers with TSA PreCheck are not required to remove their footwear. In order to have PreCheck, travelers must submit an application and go through a clearance process with the Transportation Security Administration.

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Sports Daypop

Caitlin Clark expected to return for Fever’s game vs. Valkyries on Wednesday

Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Downtown Indianapolis - INDIANAPOLIS^ USA - JUNE 05^ 2023

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is expected to return to the court on Wednesday, July 9 vs. the Golden State Valkyries, after missing the last five contests with a groin injury. Clark’s most recent absence came after she missed five games last month due to a left quadriceps strain.

Per ESPN: Clark participated in the 5-on-5 portion of practice on Monday for the first time since she suffered the injury on June 24. Fever coach Stephanie White said she anticipates Clark to be available, barring any setbacks over the next 24 hours.

Clark told reporters at practice on Tuesday: “It’s nice to get back out there and get back into the flow of playing with my teammates again. It’s going to be fun to get back out there hopefully and just feel things again. It’s obviously hard sitting out and watching for a few weeks, so I’m excited to get out there …I hope to play a decent amount — in the upper 20s. I guess it depends on how the game goes and how I feel and what the team needs. But I feel pretty good. But I’m going to try to not overdo it and put myself in a good position moving forward.”

After returning from her quad injury on June 14, Clark had 32 points in 31 minutes against the New York Liberty; however over the next four games, she averaged only 14 points per contest. This season, Clark is averaging 18.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 8.9 assists.

The Fever have gone 3-2 in Clark’s absence, which included a victory against the Minnesota Lynx in the championship game of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup. Five games remain until the All-Star break, with Clark set to serve as a team captain along with Napheesa Collier.

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NHL, NHLPA announce extension to collective bargaining agreement until 2029-30, will lengthen season to 84 games

Official game puck from NHL^ National hockey league^ USA. MOTALA^ SWEDEN- 8 FEBRUARY 2022

The NHL and NHLPA announced Tuesday that they have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, which will run through 2029-30. The league and players agreed to a 10-year agreement in 2013, which was extended in 2020. The new pact will start in 2026-27.

Details from the agreement will not be released to the public until a later date, however it does include the following: in 2026-27, NHL teams will play an 84-game schedule, up from the current 82 games. This will allow the league to schedule more division games, which it believes will help raise attendances and television ratings. In addition, teams will still visit an opponent at least once during the regular season.

The 84-game schedule was last used by the NHL for the 1992-93 and 1993-94 seasons when two neutral-site games were played by all teams. The increase of the regular-season schedule will see the preseason schedule cut down to four games per team, with players who have at least 100 career games played allowed to play in a maximum of two preseason games.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a news release: “While we didn’t agree on everything, we had a very constructive, professional, collaborative collective-bargaining process. We identified the issues that were important.”This CBA shows what can be accomplished when the NHL and the Union work together — an agreement that will allow for the continued worldwide growth of the game. We are grateful to the board of governors for its support of this agreement that strengthens our game and ensures we are collectively delivering a great fan experience in the years to come.”

NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh said in a statement: “This CBA shows what can be accomplished when the NHL and the Union work together — an agreement that will allow for the continued worldwide growth of the game. That is a win for everyone. We could not have achieved this outcome without the involvement and support of our players. Special thanks to our executive board and negotiating Committee.”

The 2025-26 NHL regular season will start Oct. 7. The league announced last week that players also will be cleared to participate in the 2026 Summer Olympics, which will be Feb. 6 to 22 in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.

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Noah Cyrus drops ‘New Country’ ft. Blake Shelton from new sophomore album

Noah Cyrus arrives for the Spotify Best New Artist 2020 Party on January 23^ 2020 in Los Angeles^ CA

Noah Cyrus has announced details for her upcoming sophomore studio album I Want My Loved Ones To Go With Me, alongside details for her North American fall headlining tour. In addition, Cyrus will also have a special album release-day show in Los Angeles at The Ford on 7/11.

Noah is also teasing the album with the release of “New Country” featuring Blake Shelton; see the official visualizer – HERE.

I Want My Loved Ones To Go With Me follows the 2022 release of Noah’s album The Hardest Part, and includes the previously released singles “I Saw the Mountains” and “Don’t Put It All on Me” along with nine new tracks.  Aside from Shelton, featured guests include Fleet Foxes, Ella Langley, Bill Callahan and her father, Billy Ray Cyrus on the song “With You.” Cyrus shares: “My dad is one of my biggest influences. He turned me on to so many great songs and artists. My musical inspirations came from somewhere, and more often than not, it’s been him.” 

The album was co-produced by Noah Cyrus alongside long-time collaborators Mike Crossey and PJ Harding. Cyrus shares: “For a long time, I couldn’t really trust in my own choices. I had to learn how to make decisions for myself and make that transition into adulthood. But I’ve found who I am, I know who I am, and this record shows what I had inside me all this time. This album is me .. I want this album to offer fans a sense of comforting, peaceful nostalgia. That’s something that I feel so heavily when I listen to music. We all want to connect with our past while also being aware of the present moment. Music does that for me, and this collection of songs was made with that in mind. I want to evoke that feeling of a comforting friend that a song can be — and allow us all to heal.”

For tour dates and ticket information, head to www.noahcyrus.com/#tour.

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Country Daypop

Noah Cyrus drops ‘New Country’ ft. Blake Shelton from new sophomore album

Noah Cyrus arrives for the Spotify Best New Artist 2020 Party on January 23^ 2020 in Los Angeles^ CA

Noah Cyrus has announced details for her upcoming sophomore studio album I Want My Loved Ones To Go With Me, alongside details for her North American fall headlining tour. In addition, Cyrus will also have a special album release-day show in Los Angeles at The Ford on 7/11.

Noah is also teasing the album with the release of “New Country” featuring Blake Shelton; see the official visualizer – HERE.

I Want My Loved Ones To Go With Me follows the 2022 release of Noah’s album The Hardest Part, and includes the previously released singles “I Saw the Mountains” and “Don’t Put It All on Me” along with nine new tracks.  Aside from Shelton, featured guests include Fleet Foxes, Ella Langley, Bill Callahan and her father, Billy Ray Cyrus on the song “With You.” Cyrus shares: “My dad is one of my biggest influences. He turned me on to so many great songs and artists. My musical inspirations came from somewhere, and more often than not, it’s been him.” 

The album was co-produced by Noah Cyrus alongside long-time collaborators Mike Crossey and PJ Harding. Cyrus shares: “For a long time, I couldn’t really trust in my own choices. I had to learn how to make decisions for myself and make that transition into adulthood. But I’ve found who I am, I know who I am, and this record shows what I had inside me all this time. This album is me .. I want this album to offer fans a sense of comforting, peaceful nostalgia. That’s something that I feel so heavily when I listen to music. We all want to connect with our past while also being aware of the present moment. Music does that for me, and this collection of songs was made with that in mind. I want to evoke that feeling of a comforting friend that a song can be — and allow us all to heal.”

For tour dates and ticket information, head to www.noahcyrus.com/#tour.

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