Month: August 2025

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See A$AP Rocky, Denzel Washington in the trailer for Spike Lee’s new film ‘Highest 2 Lowest’

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

The first trailer was released for Spike Lee’s new movie, Highest 2 Lowest, which stars Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, Ice Spice and A$AP Rocky, who also soundtracked the film.

Per Deadline, Highest 2 Lowest is a modern reinterpretation of the 1963 Akira Kurosawa classic High and Low, which was itself based on the novel King’s Ransom by Ed McBain. The original thriller follows a shoe company exec who becomes a victim of extortion when his chauffeur’s son is kidnapped by mistake and held for ransom; however the new film is set in contemporary NYC, and sees a music mogul (Washington) contend with a similar plot.

Highest 2 Lowest debuted out of competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, marking the sixth time Lee debuted a film in the Cannes Official Selection, – 36 years to the day since his first appearance with Do the Right Thing.

Highest 2 Lowest arrives in theaters on August 15, and debuts on Apple TV+ on September 5. See the trailer – HERE.

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Rock Daypop

My Morning Jacket to celebrate 20th anniversary of ‘Z’ with full-album performances

Jim James and Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket performs at the 2016 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. New Orleans^ LA - April 29^ 2016

My Morning Jacket have announced they will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their landmark, fourth studio album ‘Z’ by performing the record in its entirety (and more music) at five previously announced shows this summer and fall.

These special shows include: Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre on August 15th, Los Angeles’ Hollywood Palladium on August 19th, Brooklyn Paramount on October 16th, Chicago’s Salt Shed on October 26th, and Atlanta’s Fox Theatre on November 1st.

The group will kick-off the second leg of their “My Morning Jacket ‘is’ On Tour” on August 5th in Bend, Oregon, which features multi-night stands in cities including Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Chicago, and Atlanta.   The upcoming shows all come in support of their latest album, is, which dropped March 21st; to stream head HERE.

Frontman Jim James said in a statement: “October 4 is the 20th anniversary of our album ‘Z.’ It’s pretty wild to think about that. To celebrate 2 decades of it being out in the ether, we’re turning 5 of our shows into special ‘Z’ anniversary shows, where we’ll play that album (and some other songs, don’t worry) front to back.”

In a social media post announcing the Z20 celebrations, the band revealed they will not be holding their One Big Holiday destination event in 2026, but said it will return in 2027. MMJ also noted that while they will tour in 2026, “but it will be somewhat limited.”

For MMJ’s ticket information, head HERE.

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Pop Daypop

OneRepublic to release first-ever career-spanning collection

Brent Kutzle^ Drew Brown^ Ryan Tedder^ Eddie Fisher and Zach Filkins of OneRepublic attend Collateral Beauty movie premiere at Frederick Rose Hall Jazz at Lincoln Center New York^ NY - Dec 12. 2016

After nearly two decades, OneRepublic will release their first-ever career-spanning album entitled OneRepublic: The Collection on August 15, 2025.

OneRepublic: The Collection will be available digitally as well as CD, a 1 LP black vinyl pressing, limited-edition 1LP “Fruit Punch” color vinyl, and an exclusive 1LP Zoetrope vinyl pressing.

The 16-track record includes a pair of songs off the band’s 2007 debut studio album, Dreaming Out Loud: “Stop and Stare,” and “Apologize,” produced by Timbaland – which marked the band’s breakout single. The song reached No. 2 on the Hot 100, and later garnered a Grammy nomination in the category of “Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.”

Also included is “Good Life,” “All The Right Moves,” and “Secrets” from the band’s album Waking Up, and the diamond-certified ‘Counting Stars,’ off the band’s 2013 third album, Native. ‘Counting Stars’ hit No. 2 on the Hot 100, and has gathered over 3 billion Spotify streams, making it one of the “Top 100 Most-Streamed Songs on the Platform.” Other songs from Native include:“If I Lose Myself,” “I Lived,” and “Love Runs Out,” which appeared on the album’s 2014 reissue.

“Wherever I Go” represents the band’s 2016 album Oh My My, while “Rescue Me” and “Run” are included from their 2021 comeback Human. The band’s most recent release, 2024’s Artificial Paradise, features the songs  “Runaway,” “Sunshine,” and “I Don’t Wanna Wait,” a collaboration with French DJ David Guetta.

OneRepublic: The Collection also features the song “I Ain’t Worried,” originally written for the blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The 4x-Platinum song, which interpolates Peter, Bjorn and John’s 2006 hit “Young Folks,” has been streamed over 2 billion times and features backing vocals from frontman Ryan Tedder’s son.

To pre-order OneRepublic: The Collection, head HERE.

 

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Rock Daypop

OneRepublic to release first-ever career-spanning collection

Brent Kutzle^ Drew Brown^ Ryan Tedder^ Eddie Fisher and Zach Filkins of OneRepublic attend Collateral Beauty movie premiere at Frederick Rose Hall Jazz at Lincoln Center New York^ NY - Dec 12. 2016

After nearly two decades, OneRepublic will release their first-ever career-spanning album entitled OneRepublic: The Collection on August 15, 2025.

OneRepublic: The Collection will be available digitally as well as CD, a 1 LP black vinyl pressing, limited-edition 1LP “Fruit Punch” color vinyl, and an exclusive 1LP Zoetrope vinyl pressing.

The 16-track record includes a pair of songs off the band’s 2007 debut studio album, Dreaming Out Loud: “Stop and Stare,” and “Apologize,” produced by Timbaland – which marked the band’s breakout single. The song reached No. 2 on the Hot 100, and later garnered a Grammy nomination in the category of “Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.”

Also included is “Good Life,” “All The Right Moves,” and “Secrets” from the band’s album Waking Up, and the diamond-certified ‘Counting Stars,’ off the band’s 2013 third album, Native. ‘Counting Stars’ hit No. 2 on the Hot 100, and has gathered over 3 billion Spotify streams, making it one of the “Top 100 Most-Streamed Songs on the Platform.” Other songs from Native include:“If I Lose Myself,” “I Lived,” and “Love Runs Out,” which appeared on the album’s 2014 reissue.

“Wherever I Go” represents the band’s 2016 album Oh My My, while “Rescue Me” and “Run” are included from their 2021 comeback Human. The band’s most recent release, 2024’s Artificial Paradise, features the songs  “Runaway,” “Sunshine,” and “I Don’t Wanna Wait,” a collaboration with French DJ David Guetta.

OneRepublic: The Collection also features the song “I Ain’t Worried,” originally written for the blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The 4x-Platinum song, which interpolates Peter, Bjorn and John’s 2006 hit “Young Folks,” has been streamed over 2 billion times and features backing vocals from frontman Ryan Tedder’s son.

To pre-order OneRepublic: The Collection, head HERE.

 

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News Daypop

Pres. Trump hits India with additional 25% tariffs over Russian oil imports

President Donald Trump Indian President Ram Nath Kovind during a ceremonial at the presidential palace NEW DELHI^ INDIA - February 25^ 2020

President Trump has imposed an additional 25% tariff on goods from India over its imports of oil from Russia, the White House said on Wednesday, raising the rate from 25% to 50%.

In a newly issued executive order, Trump stated that India is continuing to import oil from Russia, either directly or indirectly. Because of these ongoing transactions, Trump said an additional 25% duty would be imposed on Indian goods entering the U.S. market: “I find that the Government of India is currently directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil. Accordingly, and as consistent with applicable law, articles of India imported into the customs territory of the United States shall be subject to an additional ad valorem rate of duty of 25 percent.”

This new increase will be added to the 25% tariff already set to take effect Wednesday night, part of a broader wave of tariffs Trump is implementing across several major trading partners. The additional duty is scheduled to be enforced within 21 days. At 50%, India would face one of the highest import tariffs levied by the U.S. on any country. Other nations facing similar high tariffs include Brazil at 50%, Syria at 41%, Myanmar at 40%, and Switzerland at 39%.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs pushed back in response to the latest tariff escalation, stating that the Trump administration’s targeting of India over Russian oil imports was “unjustified and unreasonable” and that it “will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security.” India has previously claimed that its purchases of Russian oil were made with the knowledge and backing of the United States.

During an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, Trump criticized India’s trade practices, saying, “India has not been a good trading partner, because they do a lot of business with us, but we don’t do business with them. So we settled on 25% [tariffs] but I think I’m going to raise that very substantially over the next 24 hours, because they’re buying Russian oil. They’re fueling the war machine.”

According to data from the Commerce Department, India ranked as the 10th-largest exporter of goods to the United States in 2024, with imports exceeding $87 billion. Among the top categories were machinery, plastics, rubber, chemicals, metals, glass, and agricultural products.

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Suspect in custody after 5 soldiers are injured in shooting at Fort Stewart army base in Georgia

MAP DEPICTING Fort Stewart. Georgia. USA

A suspect is in custody after five soldiers were injured in an active shooter incident at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Wednesday.

According to a U.S. official and the military base, the shooting at the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area was reported at 10:56 a.m. Per NBC News, the suspect was identified as Quornelius Radford, a male soldier who has prior ties to Florida. Radford was apprehended at 11:35 a.m., Fort Stewart said. The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately clear.

The Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield posted to social media: “Five Soldiers were shot today in an active shooter incident in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. All Soldiers were treated on-site and moved to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment. There is no active threat to the community. Law enforcement was dispatched for a possible shooting in the 2nd ABCT complex at 10:56 a.m. The shooter was apprehended at 11:35 a.m. The installation was locked down at 11:04 a.m. and Fort Stewart lifted the lockdown of the main cantonment area at 12:10 p.m. 2nd ABCT complex is still locked down. Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to treat the wounded Soldiers at 11:09 a.m. The incident remains under investigation and no additional information will be released until the investigation is complete.”

CBS affiliate WTOC-TV reported that the wounded soldiers were treated on site and then taken to an Army hospital, with two of the victims were rushed to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, which is a Level 1 trauma center (Fort Stewart is about 40 miles southwest of Savannah.). No information was immediately released about the conditions of the wounded service members.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said on social media, “As we remain in close contact with law enforcement on the ground, Marty, the girls, and I are saddened by today’s tragedy at Ft. Stewart. We are keeping the victims, their families, and all those who answer the call to serve in our hearts and prayers, and we ask that Georgians everywhere do the same.”

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on social media that President Trump has been briefed on the shooting and the White House is monitoring the situation, with a defense official stating that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also been briefed on the shooting.

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Sports Daypop

Rams QB Matthew Stafford absent from training camp due to aggravated disc in back, expected to play in Week 1

Los Angeles Rams Matthew Stafford #9 at SoFi Stadium^ Dec. 28^ 2024^ in Inglewood^ Calif.

According to multiple sources, Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford has not been able to practice at training camp due to a back injury.

News on Wednesday shed light on the nature of Stafford’s injury, with Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reporting that an aggravated disc is the cause, with Stafford, 37, receiving treatment for the issue that has reportedly included an epidural injection. Rapoport added that the Rams still plan for their quarterback to be ready for Week 1.

Rams head coach Sean McVay said earlier this week that Stafford is “progressing well,” but wasn’t yet ready to join the team for practice. The team has listed Stafford as ‘week-to-week’ since the start of camp and the goal remains to have him progress to the point that he’s able to play in Week 1.

With Stafford out of action, Jimmy Garoppolo has been handling the first-team quarterback work and will get the start if Stafford isn’t ready by the season opener against the Texans on September 7.

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Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Roman Anthony finalizing 8-year, $130 million contract extension

View of the historic architecture of the Fenway Park Stadium showcasing its signs^ brick walls^ statues^ and the famous green color and red letters of the red sox. Boston^ MA^ USA - March 10^ 2023

Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Roman Anthony is finalizing an eight-year, $130-million extension with the club. The deal is pending a physical and will reportedly include a club option, keeping him with the organization through 2034.

Sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan: “BREAKING: Outfielder Roman Anthony and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing an eight-year, $130 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. The deal, which is pending a physical, includes a club option and will keep Anthony under team control through 2034.”

A native of West Palm Beach, FL, Anthony, 21, was drafted by the Red Sox out of Florida’s Stoneman Douglas High School in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft, signing him to a $2.5 million deal. He went on to become the sport’s top minor-league prospect, with both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline ranking him No. 1 this June before the Red Sox called him up to make his major-league debut June 9.  Through 46 games, the 21-year-old Anthony is batting .283 with 45 hits, two home runs, 19 runs batted in and an OPS of .828 in 159 at-bats.

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Country Daypop

Ashley McBryde and Jenna Paulette team up for ‘The Prophet (Grandaddy’s Song)’

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

Singer/cowgirl Jenna Paulette released her 13-track sophomore album, “Horseback,” last September, featuring the song “The Prophet (Grandaddy’s Song),” written by Ashley McBryde, Matraca Berg and Lori McKenna. ‘The Prophet (Grandaddy’s Song)’ was dedicated to Paulette’s grandfather, the patriarch who shaped her life.

Now Paulette has recruited McBryde for a special collaboration version of the track; Jenna shared: “I grew up in a ranching family on the Texas/Oklahoma line in Thackerville, Okla. Oklahoma. I’d be listening to Don Williams, Eddie Arnold and George Strait in my grandad’s ranch truck as we checked cattle, and I just thought to myself, ‘well, if they can sing about what they’re living, maybe I can too.’ That grandaddy that took me with him to check cows made a huge impact on me. This song was sent to me by the A&R from my label,” she said. “When it was sent to me, I asked ‘do you think they would mind if I put my grandad into these lyrics?” I thought, I just want to put him all the way in it, and I want my daughter, who is seven months old, to be able to know my grandaddy because of this song. And they said yes, very graciously. So I put it on my record that came out a month before she was born, and Ashley McBryde actually said yes to putting out a duet version including her own lyrics to this song.”

Paulette most recently released “How To Make A Cowboy Cry” in April, which coincided with the kickoff of her headlining Horseback Acoustic Tour.

Listen to Ashely and Jenna’s collab – HERE.

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Country Daypop

Listen to Dylan Marlowe’s latest track ‘Sorryville’

Dylan Marlowe performs in Hollywood^ Florida on November 14^ 2024 as part of Audacy’s Stars and Strings benefit concert.

Dylan Marlowe has shared his latest track “Sorryville,” co-written by Marlowe with Jimi Bell, Seth Ennis, and Joe Fox, who also produced the track.

Marlowe explores the genres of both country and pop/punk music with “Sorryville,” which was also recently seen on his debut album Mid-Twenties Crisis.

Marlowe said of “Sorryville” – “Growing up, my friends and I would listen to a lot of different pop punk music along with country when we would drive around. Being exposed to different types of music when I was young has definitely impacted me as an artist. I think you can really hear the pop punk influences in ‘Sorryville’ and I always enjoy sharing that side of myself musically. I actually teased this song on TikTok a while back and I’ve been waiting for the right time to drop it – really excited to have this one out in the world. Hope y’all love it.”

Marlowe is also currently on the road with Bailey Zimmerman as direct support for Zimmerman’s New To Country Summer Tour which continues through September.

See the official visualizer for ‘Sorryville’ – HERE.

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