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Minnesota Vikings deal Sam Howell to Eagles in exchange for Carson Wentz

Interior view of U. S. Stadium in Minnesota^ SKOL Vikings - MINNEAPOLIS^ MN. November 14 2018

The Minnesota Vikings announced on Sunday that they are trading quarterback Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for draft capital. The Vikings received a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Eagles in exchange for Howell (Philadelphia received a 2026 sixth-round pick from the Vikings along with Howell). Howell, a 2022 fifth-round draft pick by Washington, is now set to become Philadelphia’s primary backup. The 23-year-old is joining his fourth team in as many seasons.

The additional pick gives the Vikings more resources to pursue a veteran receiver to fill another hole in their depth chart. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, they have inquired about Carolina Panthers veteran Adam Thielen, but the Panthers have been reluctant to let him go.

The trade also alters Philadelphia’s quarterback depth chart. Howell now slots in as the No. 2 option behind Jalen Hurts, a role that had belonged to Tanner McKee. The third-year backup performed well in the preseason opener but has been sidelined since Tuesday with a finger injury. Howell’s addition also suggests the Eagles may be preparing for McKee to miss more time than initially expected. Over the weekend, head coach Nick Sirianni told reporters of the uncertainty regarding the QB’s recovery: “He’s working to get back. We’ll see where he is.”

Shortly after the trade was finalized, Minnesota revealed another quarterback move, signing former Eagles starter Carson Wentz. Wentz will take on the role of veteran backup behind JJ McCarthy, who is set to return after missing his rookie year due to a torn meniscus. According to the team, Wentz worked out with the Vikings on Saturday before officially agreeing to terms. The 31-year-old spent last season with the Kansas City Chiefs on a one-year contract but entered this offseason as a free agent. Minnesota marks Wentz’s sixth team in six years, following stints with the Eagles, Colts, Commanders, Rams, and Chiefs.

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Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell to miss 6-8 weeks with fractured right wrist

Las Vegas Raiders sign in the Resorts World casino JUN 28^ 2021

Las Vegas Raiders backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell suffered a fractured right wrist during the Raiders’ final preseason game on vs. the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, which will see him starting the season on the injured list. O’Connell will require surgery to repair the fracture, and is expected to miss six to eight weeks.

O’Connell suffered the injury in the second quarter. He was sacked and lost a fumble during his first drive, but returned to the game on the Raiders’ next possession. He later left the game after his second series after consulting with trainers, returning from the locker room wearing a splint on his right hand while on the sideline. Raiders head coach Pete Carroll told reporters after the game: “He fractured his wrist. He’s hurt and it’s going to be a while. That’s a big blow for us”.

O’Connell was expected to back up starter Geno Smith, with rookie Cam Miller the only other quarterback currently on the roster. He threw for 102 yards on Saturday, completing 12 of 24 passes. Carroll said, via The Athletic: “We just got to see what we can do and keep developing Cam. Fortunately, he got a lot of playing time tonight, and that’ll help him.”

The Raiders selected O’Connell in the fourth round (No. 135 overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft, appearing in 20 games for Las Vegas (starting 17). He’s thrown for 3,830 yards, 20 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, completing 63% of his passes.

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Country Daypop

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit sets fall 2025 Ryman Residency

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit performs at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in Louisiana. New Orleans^ LA - May 4^ 2018

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will be returning to the renowned Ryman Auditorium in Nashville this fall for a six-show residency, marking 10 years of residencies at the Ryman.

The band’s 10th anniversary run is set for October 16-25, and will feature six nights of unique shows. For their opening acts, Isbell and the 400 Unit have partnered with public schools and music programs across the southeast to highlight some of the educators and students shaping the next generation of live music.

  • October 16 will feature Nuçi’s Space Camp Amped Program featuring Women in STEM;’
  • October 17 show will present YEAH! Rocks Music Camp;
  • October 18’s concert will welcome ORF (Otis Redding Foundation) Allstars;
  • October 23 will feature Wright Middle School Mariachi Ensemble;
  • Nashville School of the Arts will be features on October 24; and
  • October 25 will present LOVEUnited joining the band.

For ticket information, head HERE.

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Entertainment Daypop

Christopher Meloni, William H. Macy to star in new Hulu NFL series from Dan Fogelman

Christopher Meloni attends 15th Annual CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute at American Museum of Natural History New York^ NY - December 12^ 2021

Christopher Meloni and William H. Macy will star in This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman‘s upcoming Hulu series set in the world of pro football.  The untitled drama is written and executive produced by Fogelman and executive produced by Jess Rosenthal with David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, and Jason T. Reed for Skydance Sports.

Meloni is no stranger to the world of football – he was the quarterback of his high school at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School in Virginia; he and the team were inducted into the school’s hall of fame in 2007 for their undefeated season in 1978.

The series was originally announced in October 2024. Set inside the world of the NFL, the series has a generational family component to it, with NFL team owner Hank Durkin portrayed by Macy, and Meloni playing the team’s head coach, Danny Roarke.

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Season 2 of prequel series ‘Dexter: Original Sin’ is canceled

Patrick Gibson arriving for the "TOLKIEN" premiere at the Curzon Mayfair^ London. April 29^ 2019

The planned second season of the ‘Dexter’ prequel series ‘Dexter: Original Sin’ has been canceled.

Deadline reports that despite Showtime’s renewal announcement in April, the decision was reversed. The show had originally debuted in December 2024 and wrapped up its first and only season in February. The network’s parent company Paramount recently merged with Skydance, which may explain why the prequel series was canceled.

‘Dexter: Original Sin’ was set in 1990s Miami and starred Patrick Gibson as a younger version of the titular serial killer, with Christian Slater portraying his police detective father, Harry.

The news comes as sequel series, Dexter: Resurrection, starring Michael C. Hall, is winding down its first season on Showtime and Paramount+. That show is expected to return for a second season.

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Country Daypop

BigXThaPlug arrested in Dallas for marijuana possession, unlawful possession of a firearm

BigXthaPlug at the "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" World Premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on March 24^ 2024 in Los Angeles^ CA

BigXthaPlug — real name is Xavier Landum – was arrested on Thursday, August 21, 2025 on charges of possession of marijuana, and unlawful possession of a firearm.  The arrest came hours after the release his country-inspired new album, I Hope You’re Happy. The latest legal incident marks Landum’s second arrest in North Texas this year, following a previous arrest in February 2025 on a marijuana possession charge.

According to an arrest warrant affidavit, officers pulled the 26-year-old over around 8:45 p.m. for “not having a front license plate pulling out of Williams Chicken” in Dallas. Police allegedly found two firearms and a small amount of marijuana in Landum’s truck, and also found his name in the NCIC gang database, which makes it a misdemeanor for him to possess a firearm in Texas.

Landum was released from the Dallas County jail after appearing before a judge and posting a $5,000 bond. His attorney, Valerie Baston, told reporters: “We are going to fight robustly for our client because it just is what it is. It’s two misdemeanors, and they are trying to make it a felony.”

The rapper was scheduled to attend an album release party for I Hope You’re Happy on Thursday nigh at the Cash Cow bar in Deep Ellum; a second album release party at a Wing Stop location on Friday night was canceled.  The new album features 11 tracks and collaborations with some of country music’s biggest names, including Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Darius Rucker, Shaboozey, Thomas Rhett and Ella Langley.

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Rock Daypop

Foreigner announces benefit concert ‘The Hits Unplugged’ hosted by Lou Gramm

Foreigner performs at DTE Energy Music Theater on their Juke Box Heroes tour. Clarkston^ MI / USA – July 15^ 2018

Foreigner will appear in a one-night-only benefit concert on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on the Long Island University Post campus in Brookville, NY.

The concert will feature special acoustic renditions of Foreigner’s biggest hits such as “Cold As Ice,” “Juke Box Hero,” “Waiting for a Girl Like You,” “I Want to Know What Love Is,” “Hot Blooded” and more in a rare and intimate unplugged format. Just announced, a local high school choir from Uniondale High School will perform with the legendary band.

Foreigner: The Hits Unplugged will be hosted by original Foreigner lead singer Lou Gramm who will also greet guests at an exclusive pre-show VIP cocktail reception. A limited number of premium tickets and invitations to the exclusive party, which includes a photo opportunity with Lou and the band, are available at TillesCenter.org/ForeignerBenefit.

This very special concert celebrates Foreigner’s groundbreaking collaboration with Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and Long Island University’s Post Theatre Company to develop and stage Feels Like the First Time – The Foreigner Musical, directed by Broadway icon Adam Pascal set to premiere in April 2026.

All proceeds from the evening will support the production and LIU and Tilles Center’s New Works Initiative. As a registered nonprofit, LIU’s fundraising efforts qualify for tax-deductible donations, subject to government guidelines.

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Rock Daypop

All Time Low to release 10th studio album ‘Everyone’s Talking!’

All Time Low^ Zack Merrick^ Rian Dawson^ Alex Gaskarth. Jack Barakat at the MTV Movie and Television Awards on the Shrine Auditorium on May 7^ 2017 in Los Angeles^ CA

All Time Low have announced their tenth studio album Everyone’s Talking!, due for release on October 17.

The new project will include the previously-released single, Suckerpunch, as well as their newly shared song, The Weather — described by frontman Alex Gaskarth as “a cynical but playful concept.” The Weather arrives with a video co-directed by Gaskarth and Nick Stafford (check it out HERE.)

All Time Low will hit the road for the North American leg of their Everyone’s Talking! Tour this fall (which includes a slot at Las Vegas festival When We Were Young in October). The band also announced the UK and European run for early 2026, which will see them play Glasgow’s OVO Hydro Arena, Cardiff’s Utilita Arena, Manchester’s Co-op Live arena, and the O2 Arena in London, before additional shows in European cities. Support on all dates will come from Mayday Parade, Four Year Strong and The Paradox.

For ticket information on all dates, head to AllTimeLow.com.

Preorder Everyone’s Talking! – HERE.

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Pop Daypop

All Time Low to release 10th studio album ‘Everyone’s Talking!’

All Time Low^ Zack Merrick^ Rian Dawson^ Alex Gaskarth. Jack Barakat at the MTV Movie and Television Awards on the Shrine Auditorium on May 7^ 2017 in Los Angeles^ CA

All Time Low have announced their tenth studio album Everyone’s Talking!, due for release on October 17.

The new project will include the previously-released single, Suckerpunch, as well as their newly shared song, The Weather — described by frontman Alex Gaskarth as “a cynical but playful concept.” The Weather arrives with a video co-directed by Gaskarth and Nick Stafford (check it out HERE.)

All Time Low will hit the road for the North American leg of their Everyone’s Talking! Tour this fall (which includes a slot at Las Vegas festival When We Were Young in October). The band also announced the UK and European run for early 2026, which will see them play Glasgow’s OVO Hydro Arena, Cardiff’s Utilita Arena, Manchester’s Co-op Live arena, and the O2 Arena in London, before additional shows in European cities. Support on all dates will come from Mayday Parade, Four Year Strong and The Paradox.

For ticket information on all dates, head to AllTimeLow.com.

Preorder Everyone’s Talking! – HERE.

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Pop Daypop

Eminem documentary ‘STANS’ to premiere on Paramount+

Eminem in Concert at The Michigan Central Station. Detroit^ Michigan June 6 2024

After its limited release in theaters, the Eminem-produced documentary Stans will be available to stream on Paramount+ beginning August 26th.

STANS debuted in theaters across the U.S. on Aug. 7, and was released internationally on the same date by Trafalgar Releasing.  The film will also arrive on the streaming service Aug. 27 in Britain, Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, and Oct. 3 in Japan, after making its premiere at SXSW London.

Stans – a nod to Eminem’s 2000 song “Stan” – describes “an obsessive, unstable fan,” with the term becoming so popular it was added to the Oxford English Dictionary some 17 years later.  The documentary STANS explores the Eminem’s life through the perspective of his superfans.

The official documentary synopsis reads: “Moving, funny, and revealing, the film offers a raw and riveting exploration of Eminem’s legendary career through the eyes of his most devoted fans. Released in 2000, Eminem’s song “Stan” — about an obsessive, unstable fan — remains iconic. So iconic that the term stan was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2017. More than just an exploration of fandom, the film examines the complicated relationship between one of the world’s most private artists and his massive public persona. Through stylized recreations, rare archival footage, and intimate original interviews, it offers a raw, loud and revealing journey across Eminem’s career — and the passionate audience that has grown with him,” the description states.”

Director Steven Leckart said in a statement: “‘Stan’ is one of the most unconventional songs ever written, where the story is mostly told from a fan’s perspective, so this film was an incredible opportunity to find a unique approach. We kept coming back to one lyric from the song: ‘I’m just like you’. Fans who echo that sentiment carry much of the film. But like the song, Marshall’s perspective was also essential to the movie. I’m grateful for just how candid, sincere and frequently hilarious he was.”

See the trailer for ‘STANS’ – HERE.

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