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Mass shooting in Baltimore leaves 1 dead, 5 injured including 5-year-old girl

Baltimore Maryland police department sign on police cruiser BALTIMORE^ MARYLAND - JULY 29^ 2023

One man was killed and at least six people have been injured, including a 5-year-old girl, in a mass shooting in a Baltimore neighborhood over the weekend.

Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley said  at a news conference that Northern District Officers responded to the 5100 block of Queensbury Avenue to investigate a call for a “reported shooting,” where they located six victims suffering from gunshot wounds,” the Baltimore Police said in a statement. The six victims included four males and two females, as well as the 5-year-old girl, who was shot in the hand. Worley said the child’s injury does not appear to be serious.

A 38-year-old man died from his injuries on the morning of Sunday, Aug. 10, police confirmed; a 23-year-old woman and three men aged 32, 33 and 52, suffering non-life-threatening injuries. Worley said in a news conference: “Both our homicide and district detective units are on the scene. We have very little information at this point. All we know is there’s multiple rounds fired, multiple victims,” adding that it appears someone “opened fire” as a group of people were sitting outside eating crabs.

Police believe that the victims were possibly targeted in the shooting; however,  no details of any possible suspects have been released at this time. The Baltimore Police Department restricted access to the area amid their investigation, writing on X:  “BPD is scene of a mass shooting at the intersection of Spaulding & Queensbury Avenues. Multiple streets in the area are closed to the public. Please avoid the area. More information to follow as it becomes available.”

Police are asking anyone who has information about the incident to call Homicide Detectives at 410-396-2100. Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP. Those with information can also text tips through the Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland website.

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Israeli PM Netanyahu defends military offensive, says starvation claims in Gaza are ‘exaggerated’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at news conference in the East Room of the White House. WASHINGTON D.C.^ USA - FEBRUARY 4^ 2025

Speaking at a press briefing for international journalists in Jerusalem on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended plans for a military push into Gaza City, insisting that Israel “has no choice” but to see the fight through and ensure Hamas is completely defeated. Netanyahu declared:  “We will win this war, with or without the backing of others.”

Netanyahu emphasized that Israel’s objective is not to occupy the territory permanently, but rather to “liberate Gaza.” He noted that there is a “relatively short timeline” for the next phase of operations. According to Netanyahu, Israel’s goals include stripping the enclave of weapons, keeping the Israeli military in control of overall security, and eventually handing administrative responsibilities to a civilian body that is not Israeli.

Netanyahu has come under intensifying pressure as his plan to seize Gaza City drew criticism from across the political spectrum and mass protests in Israeli cities, while Gaza’s Health Ministry reported rising malnutrition deaths. Netanyahu, however, denied claims of famine in Gaza, and acknowledged only “deprivation” – insisting Israel has “no choice” but to defeat Hamas, and stating that “hundreds of aid trucks” have entered the enclave. Netanyahu went on to place blame on Hamas for the dire humanitarian situation, including civilian casualties, widespread destruction, and limited access to aid. He claimed Hamas still has “thousands of armed fighters” in Gaza and said many Palestinians are “pleading” for liberation from the group’s control.

Netanyahu’s remarks came just two days after Israel’s Security Cabinet approved a plan authorizing the military to take control of Gaza City — a decision that has drawn sharp criticism both domestically and abroad. Opponents have warned it could worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and place the hostages still held by Hamas since October 7, 2023, at greater risk.

The U.N. Security Council met in emergency session Sunday, with Britain, France, and Australia among those condemning the plan. The U.K.’s envoy warned it would “deepen the suffering” of Palestinians. The Gaza Health Ministry said five more people, including two children, died of malnutrition in the past 24 hours, bringing the toll to 217, among them 100 children.

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Minnesota Vikings WR Rondale Moore suffers knee injury, may miss season

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore suffered an injury to his left knee during the preseason opener against the Texans on Saturday.

Moore, 25, sustained the injury on his first play of the Vikings’ game against the Houston Texans in first week of the NFL preseason.  According to ESPN, the fifth-year NFL veteran suffered a “significant left knee injury” and could miss the entire 2025 season. Moore suffered a season-ending knee injury before the 2024 campaign with the Atlanta Falcons, and had signed a one-year deal worth $2 million with the Vikings in the offseason.

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell calling the situation “heartbreaking,” adding: “It’s one of the most painful things for me as a head coach when I feel that emotion. I make a life out of trying to leave others better than I found them. In that situation, there is nothing I can do, which is the worst feeling as a coach. So you just consult with him and make sure that he knows he’s not going to be alone.”

Moore was selected by the Cardinals in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Purdue. In 2018, he was the Big Ten Freshman of the Year, piling up 1,258 receiving yards, 213 rushing yards, and 662 kickoff return yards. He accounted for 14 total touchdowns with the Boilermakers that year. In his first three NFL seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, Moore appeared in 33 games and totaled 135 receptions for 1,201 yards and three touchdowns.

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Tennessee Titans RB Tyjae Spears expected to miss preseason with high ankle sprain

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Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan shared on Sunday that running back Tyjae Spears is expected to ‘miss a few weeks’ due to the injury he suffered during Saturday night’s preseason opener.

Spears suffered a high-ankle sprain in Saturday’s 29–7 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was on the field for six plays during the game, carrying three times for minus-one yard, and catching one pass for a 13-yard gain.

Spears, who is entering his third season in Tennessee, rushed for 453 yards in 17 games as a rookie, with another 385 receiving yards, with three total touchdowns. Last year, gained 312 rushing yards and 224 receiving yards in 12 games, scoring five total touchdowns.

The Titans are hopeful he will be ready for Tennessee’s season opener on Sept. 7 against the Denver Broncos.

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Ashley McBryde shares new track ‘Rattlesnake Preacher’

Ashley McBryde performs in concert on April 5^ 2024 in Fort Lauderdale^ Florida. The performance was part of the Tortuga Music Festival.

Ashley McBryde has officially released a studio version of her longtime fan-favorite track, “Rattlesnake Preacher,” produced by John Osborne. McBryde pays tribute to an old friend on the song, written by her late collaborator and pal Randall Clay, who died 2018.

McBryde wrote on her socials: “This one is for you. Rattlesnake Preacher. I’ve written nearly every song on all my records, so when I cut one I didn’t write, it means something. Randall was part of a group of songwriters that helped me write some of the most formative songs of my career, and his songs will always find a home with me to continue his legacy.”

Rattlesnake Preacher has been a staple of McBryde’s live shows for years and is finally being recorded in response to persistent fan demand.  Ashley shares: “‘Rattlesnake Preacher’ has been a staple in our live show since the bar days, and we’ve constantly been asked by fans when it’ll make it onto a record. As we were gearing up for my second year of co-hosting CMA Fest, it felt like the perfect time to finally get this one out there. It’s my way of saying thank you to the fans who have shown up, listened, and gave this song life long before it was ever recorded.”

Stream ‘Rattlesnake Preacher’- HERE.

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Russell Dickerson to drop new album ‘Famous Back Home’ on Aug. 22

Russell Dickerson attends the 2019 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 5^ 2019 in Nashville^ Tennessee.

Russell Dickerson will drop his latest album “Famous Back Home” on Aug. 22.

Dickerson took to his Instagram to share the news with fans: “My new album ‘Famous Back Home’ is coming out August 22nd!!!” I CAN’T WAIT for y’all to hear these songs! Pre-save link bio!”

The 12-track project includes 10 songs co-written by Dickerson, and is also co-produced by Dickerson alongside longtime collaborator Josh Kerr, plus Casey Brown and Chris LaCorte on select songs.

Dickerson shares: “Growing up in a small town, I had this idea ‘I’m going to make it out of here. I’m going to make it big. Everybody is going to know my name.’ But then you have a family and it’s like, ‘Actually, all I want to do is be famous at home.’ The further down this road I get, the more I realize the only thing that matters is my family.”

Pre-save Famous Back Home: HERE.

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See Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor in trailer for ‘The History of Sound’

Paul Mescal attends the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall in London^ England. London^ United Kingdom - February 18^ 2024: Paul Mescal attends the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall in London^ England

The first trailer for “The History of Sound” has been released, starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor.

“The History of Sound” is based on the short story of the same name written by Ben Shattuck, who also penned the film’s screenplay. The film was nominated for the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, with Molly Price, Alison Bartlett and Chris Cooper also starring.

An official synopsis for the film reads: “Two young music students, Lionel and David, attending the Boston Conservatory in 1917, bond over their shared love of folk music.”  The movie follows Lionel and David through several years of their lives, including after David is drafted into the military as World War I comes to a close: “In 1920, the two spend a winter walking through the forests and islands of Maine, collecting folk songs in order to preserve them for future generations. Lionel drifts through Europe in his twenties and thirties, building a new life of profound success and happiness, and experiencing new loves. Yet he is constantly drawn back to memories of his brief time with David, trying to understand the impact of their relationship.”

“The History of Sound” will release in theaters on Sept. 12; see the trailer – HERE.

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Take a look at the ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ trailer

Michelle Dockery wearing dress by Armani attend the "Downton Abbey" New York premiere at Alice Tully Hall Lincoln Center. New York^ NY - September 16^ 2019

Focus Features has released the first official trailer for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, the third and final film in the movie series based on the PBS period drama created by Julian Fellowes. The film is directed by Simon Curtis, from a screenplay by ‘Downton’ creator Julian Fellowes.

The 2 1/2-minute preview shows Robert and Cora Crawley (Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern) preparing to hand over their palatial British country estate to their elder daughter Mary (Michelle Dockery), whose divorce is making her a pariah in social circles.

An official film synopsis reads that Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale “follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.”

The extensive cast also includes Simon Russell Beale, Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Sophie McShera, Lesley Nicol, Alessandro Nivola, Dominic West, Penelope Wilton, Arty Froushan, Joely Richardson, Paul Copley and Douglas Reith.

The film, which follows two others and a six-season TV show, is set for theatrical release on Sept. 12. See the trailer: HERE.

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Dream Theater reveal Fall 2025 U.S. tour performing ‘Parasomnia’ in its entirety

Dream Theater performs at Arena Zagreb. October 29. 2024

Progressive metal giants Dream Theater will embark on a U.S. tour set for Fall 2025, where they’ll be performing their latest album Parasomnia ‘in full’ as part of a special “evening with” concert experience.

Parasomnia marked the band’s 16th studio release, and featured the return of founding drummer Mike Portnoy – his first album with the band since 2009’s Black Clouds and Silver Linings. Portnoy’s comeback also coincides with Dream Theater’s 40th anniversary, which they’ve celebrated over the past year.

The trek begins in Reading, Pennsylvania on September 5, and will hit 30 cities across the country before concluding in Uniondale, New York on October 25. Each show will include live renditions of all eight tracks from Parasomnia, including the epic nearly 20-minute finale, “The Shadow Man Incident.” Alongside the new material, fans can expect a mix of longtime favorites and iconic songs from the band’s catalog.

For information, visit Dream Theater’s official website.

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Lewis Capaldi shares video for “Survive,” sets new fall tour

Lewis Capaldi attends the third evening of the 70th Sanremo Music Festival on February 06^ 2020 in Sanremo^ Italy.

Lewis Capaldi is back after his hiatus from music, performing live in his first public appearance in two years at the Glastonbury Festival in the U.K. Capaldi, 28, told the crowd: “Glastonbury it’s so good to be back. I’m not going to say much up here today because if I did I might start crying.  It’s just amazing to be here with you all and I can’t thank you all enough for coming out and coming and seeing me. Second time’s a charm on this one everybody. I just wanted to come and finish what I couldn’t finish the first time round on this stage. I want to thank everybody at Glastonbury for giving me the chance to do so.”

Capaldi had last performed at the festival in 2023, where he was seen battling Tourette’s throughout the set and announced shortly thereafter that all upcoming tour dates would be cancelled to focus on his mental and physical well-being.

Capaldi later released the single titled “Survive“,  and has announced a UK and Ireland arena tour for September 2025, with dates in Sheffield, Aberdeen, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Cardiff, Dublin.

In the accompanying music video for Survive, Capaldi can be seen performing in what appears to be an old home filled with pink flowers, playing guitar. See the ‘Survive (In Bloom Official Video)’ – HERE.

For ticket information, head to Capaldi’s official website.

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