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Veteran CB Darius Slay will not report to Bills after being claimed off waivers; considering NFL future

Buffalo Bill flag blowing in the wind. 3D rendering illustration of waving sign

Veteran cornerback Darius Slay, claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday, is not expected to report to the team as he considers stepping away from football.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported: “Breaking: Veteran CB Darius Slay, whom the Buffalo Bills claimed on waivers Thursday, is unsure if he wants to continue playing and will not be reporting to Buffalo. Slay’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN that ‘Slay is honored that a first-class organization like the Bills claimed him, but he is going to take some time away from football right now and decide in the next few days if he wants to keep playing.’”

Slay, 34, became available after parting ways with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday. He was inactive for Pittsburgh’s loss to Buffalo, marking his second straight missed game after a concussion sidelined him earlier in November. Though cleared from the injury report last week, the Steelers opted to elevate Asante Samuel Jr., leaving Slay as a healthy scratch.

Slay, who turns 35 on Jan. 1, is weighing retirement after a 13-year career highlighted by six Pro Bowl selections, a first-team All-Pro season in 2017, an NFL-leading eight interceptions that same year, and two fumble-return touchdowns in 2021. Including postseason play, he has appeared in 198 games with 28 interceptions and 655 tackles, helping Philadelphia secure an NFC title in 2022 and a Super Bowl championship in 2024.

Before arriving in Pittsburgh on a one-year deal this season, Slay spent five years in Philadelphia and seven seasons with the Detroit Lions, who originally drafted him in 2013. He appeared in 10 games for the Steelers this year, starting nine and posting 36 tackles, three pass breakups, a fumble recovery, and one tackle for loss.

Both the Eagles and Lions, his former teams, reportedly submitted waiver claims, but Buffalo’s higher priority secured his rights should he choose to continue playing. His addition would have bolstered an 8-4 Bills squad currently fighting for AFC playoff positioning and fielding a secondary led by veterans Christian Benford, Jordan Poyer, Tre’Davious White, Taron Johnson, and first-round pick Maxwell Hairston.

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Country Daypop

Mitchell Tenpenny shares video for the song “Therapy”

Mitchell Tenpenny at the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7^ 2019 in Las Vegas^ NV

Mitchell Tenpenny has released “Therapy,” co-written by Mitchell, Chris Destefano, Thomas Archer, and Andy Albert.

In the official music video for the track, Mitchell teamed up for the first time with director Ty Combs and producer Josh Berry, which was shot just outside of Nashville in early October.

Tenpenny says of the song: “My song ‘Therapy’ is not really about anyone specific, but more of a lighthearted, bitter song when somebody just does you wrong. You just want to have that anthem to scream out to make yourself feel better as you’re driving through the day. Just have fun with it, don’t take it too seriously, and I hope it helps you!”

Mitchell recently wrapped up his stint on Jordan Davis’ Ain’t Enough Road Tour, which included his first-ever shows in New York’s Radio City Music Hall, The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles and Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado.

See the music video for ‘Therapy’ – HERE.

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Entertainment Daypop

Luke Wilson joins Will Ferrell in new untitled golf comedy series for Netflix

Luke Wilson at the premiere for Horizon: An American Saga at the Regency Village Theatre. LOS ANGELES^ USA. June 24^ 2024

Will Ferrell will reunite with Luke Wilson in his first scripted TV comedy series for Netflix, which also stars Molly Shannon, Chris Parnell, and Ramy Youssef.

Netflix announced that the as-of-yet unnamed series will star Ferrell and Wilson as fictional rival golf legends. Parnell will play Anton, a PGA Tour board member, and Shannon will play a character named Stacy. Details on Youssef’s role are being kept under wraps.

The streaming service picked-up 10 episodes of the series, co-created by Ferrell, Youssef  and Josh Rabinowitz, with the cast also featuring Fortune Feimster, Katelyn Tarver, Jimmy Tatro and David Hornsby.

Ferrell also serves as executive producer alongside Jessica Elbaum and Alix Taylor as part of Gloria Sanchez Productions; Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman and Nina Rodrigue for T-Street; and Chris Henchy, Harper Steele, David Gordon Green and Andrew Guest.

Ferrell and Wilson previously appeared together in the movies Old School and The Wendell Baker Story.  A release date for the series has not been announced.

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Pop Daypop

Post Malone, Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey among the artists slated to perform on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest’ 2026

Ryan Seacrest is seen in Times Square during a New Year's Eve broadcast. NEW YORK^ N.Y. – December 31^ 2022

ABC and Dick Clark Productions have announced the performers set for the 55th annual Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest special.  This year marks Seacrest’s 21st year hosting the event.

Organizers revealed that this year’s New Year’s telecast, with four countdowns in New York City, Puerto Rico, Chicago and Las Vegas, will be the longest in history with the most performers ever featured. In total, 85 songs will be performed in the broadcast.

Ejae, Audrey Nina and Rei Ami — the voices of the girl group Huntr/x from KPop Demon Hunters — will perform, alongside fellow K-pop group Le Sserafim. Other artists set to perform include: 4 Non Blondes, 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, Ciara, Demi Lovato, Busta Rhymes, T.I., Wyclef Jean, Goo Goo Dolls, Lil Jon, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Mariah Carey, New Kids on the Block, OneRepublic, Pitbull, Rick Springfield, the All-American Rejects, 6lack, AJR, BigXthaPlug, Filmore, Jess Glynne, Jessie Murph, Jordan Davis, Leon Thomas, Madison Beer, Russell Dickerson, Tucker Wetmore and Zara Larsson.

As previously announced, Chance the Rapper and Julianne Hough join the co-hosting lineup for this year’s special, which will kick off in New York and continue through Las Vegas, Chicago and Puerto Rico. Seacrest will be ringing in the New Year as the main host of this year’s “Rockin’ Eve” in Times Square, with Rita Ora returning as his co-host for the third year in a row. Julianne Hough and former NFL player Rob Gronkowski will co-host in Las Vegas.

Chance the Rapper joins the Chicago broadcast as co-host, which will feature a midnight countdown for the Central Time zone for the first time in the show’s history. Brandon Johnson, the mayor of Chicago, previously said in a statement that “this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the beauty and dynamism of our city and its people for the world to see.”

The largest lineup and longest telecast in the show’s more than 50-year history airs live Wednesday, December 31 at 8/7c on ABC, and streams next day on Hulu.

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Country Daypop

Post Malone, Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey among the artists slated to perform on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest’ 2026

Ryan Seacrest is seen in Times Square during a New Year's Eve broadcast. NEW YORK^ N.Y. – December 31^ 2022

ABC and Dick Clark Productions have announced the performers set for the 55th annual Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest special.  This year marks Seacrest’s 21st year hosting the event.

Organizers revealed that this year’s New Year’s telecast, with four countdowns in New York City, Puerto Rico, Chicago and Las Vegas, will be the longest in history with the most performers ever featured. In total, 85 songs will be performed in the broadcast.

Ejae, Audrey Nina and Rei Ami — the voices of the girl group Huntr/x from KPop Demon Hunters — will perform, alongside fellow K-pop group Le Sserafim. Other artists set to perform include: 4 Non Blondes, 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, Ciara, Demi Lovato, Busta Rhymes, T.I., Wyclef Jean, Goo Goo Dolls, Lil Jon, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Mariah Carey, New Kids on the Block, OneRepublic, Pitbull, Rick Springfield, the All-American Rejects, 6lack, AJR, BigXthaPlug, Filmore, Jess Glynne, Jessie Murph, Jordan Davis, Leon Thomas, Madison Beer, Russell Dickerson, Tucker Wetmore and Zara Larsson.

As previously announced, Chance the Rapper and Julianne Hough join the co-hosting lineup for this year’s special, which will kick off in New York and continue through Las Vegas, Chicago and Puerto Rico. Seacrest will be ringing in the New Year as the main host of this year’s “Rockin’ Eve” in Times Square, with Rita Ora returning as his co-host for the third year in a row. Julianne Hough and former NFL player Rob Gronkowski will co-host in Las Vegas.

Chance the Rapper joins the Chicago broadcast as co-host, which will feature a midnight countdown for the Central Time zone for the first time in the show’s history. Brandon Johnson, the mayor of Chicago, previously said in a statement that “this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the beauty and dynamism of our city and its people for the world to see.”

The largest lineup and longest telecast in the show’s more than 50-year history airs live Wednesday, December 31 at 8/7c on ABC, and streams next day on Hulu.

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Rock Daypop

Post Malone, Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey among the artists slated to perform on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest’ 2026

Ryan Seacrest is seen in Times Square during a New Year's Eve broadcast. NEW YORK^ N.Y. – December 31^ 2022

ABC and Dick Clark Productions have announced the performers set for the 55th annual Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest special.  This year marks Seacrest’s 21st year hosting the event.

Organizers revealed that this year’s New Year’s telecast, with four countdowns in New York City, Puerto Rico, Chicago and Las Vegas, will be the longest in history with the most performers ever featured. In total, 85 songs will be performed in the broadcast.

Ejae, Audrey Nina and Rei Ami — the voices of the girl group Huntr/x from KPop Demon Hunters — will perform, alongside fellow K-pop group Le Sserafim. Other artists set to perform include: 4 Non Blondes, 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, Ciara, Demi Lovato, Busta Rhymes, T.I., Wyclef Jean, Goo Goo Dolls, Lil Jon, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Mariah Carey, New Kids on the Block, OneRepublic, Pitbull, Rick Springfield, the All-American Rejects, 6lack, AJR, BigXthaPlug, Filmore, Jess Glynne, Jessie Murph, Jordan Davis, Leon Thomas, Madison Beer, Russell Dickerson, Tucker Wetmore and Zara Larsson.

As previously announced, Chance the Rapper and Julianne Hough join the co-hosting lineup for this year’s special, which will kick off in New York and continue through Las Vegas, Chicago and Puerto Rico. Seacrest will be ringing in the New Year as the main host of this year’s “Rockin’ Eve” in Times Square, with Rita Ora returning as his co-host for the third year in a row. Julianne Hough and former NFL player Rob Gronkowski will co-host in Las Vegas.

Chance the Rapper joins the Chicago broadcast as co-host, which will feature a midnight countdown for the Central Time zone for the first time in the show’s history. Brandon Johnson, the mayor of Chicago, previously said in a statement that “this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the beauty and dynamism of our city and its people for the world to see.”

The largest lineup and longest telecast in the show’s more than 50-year history airs live Wednesday, December 31 at 8/7c on ABC, and streams next day on Hulu.

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Entertainment Daypop

Post Malone, Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey among the artists slated to perform on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest’ 2026

Ryan Seacrest is seen in Times Square during a New Year's Eve broadcast. NEW YORK^ N.Y. – December 31^ 2022

ABC and Dick Clark Productions have announced the performers set for the 55th annual Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest special.  This year marks Seacrest’s 21st year hosting the event.

Organizers revealed that this year’s New Year’s telecast, with four countdowns in New York City, Puerto Rico, Chicago and Las Vegas, will be the longest in history with the most performers ever featured. In total, 85 songs will be performed in the broadcast.

Ejae, Audrey Nina and Rei Ami — the voices of the girl group Huntr/x from KPop Demon Hunters — will perform, alongside fellow K-pop group Le Sserafim. Other artists set to perform include: 4 Non Blondes, 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, Ciara, Demi Lovato, Busta Rhymes, T.I., Wyclef Jean, Goo Goo Dolls, Lil Jon, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Mariah Carey, New Kids on the Block, OneRepublic, Pitbull, Rick Springfield, the All-American Rejects, 6lack, AJR, BigXthaPlug, Filmore, Jess Glynne, Jessie Murph, Jordan Davis, Leon Thomas, Madison Beer, Russell Dickerson, Tucker Wetmore and Zara Larsson.

As previously announced, Chance the Rapper and Julianne Hough join the co-hosting lineup for this year’s special, which will kick off in New York and continue through Las Vegas, Chicago and Puerto Rico. Seacrest will be ringing in the New Year as the main host of this year’s “Rockin’ Eve” in Times Square, with Rita Ora returning as his co-host for the third year in a row. Julianne Hough and former NFL player Rob Gronkowski will co-host in Las Vegas.

Chance the Rapper joins the Chicago broadcast as co-host, which will feature a midnight countdown for the Central Time zone for the first time in the show’s history. Brandon Johnson, the mayor of Chicago, previously said in a statement that “this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the beauty and dynamism of our city and its people for the world to see.”

The largest lineup and longest telecast in the show’s more than 50-year history airs live Wednesday, December 31 at 8/7c on ABC, and streams next day on Hulu.

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Rock Daypop

Foo Fighters to hold 2026 benefit concert in LA to support homeless and food-insecure communities

Foo Fighters perform at the KAABOO music festival Del Mar^ California USA - 09-16-2019

The Foo Fighters are holding a one-night-only benefit concert on January 14, 2026, at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, to support LA’s homeless and food-insecure communities.

The concert hopes to raise money and awareness for Hope the Mission and the Los Angeles Mission, two organizations that provide services for the homeless and food-insecure; with the show also marking Dave Grohl’s 57th birthday. Hope the Mission and Los Angeles Mission are two charities with which Grohl and his wife, Jordyn, have long been aligned.

In-person-only pre-sale for tickets begin on December 7, 2025, starting at 12 p.m. PT. at the Kia Forum box office. Tickets are limited to four, per person, with payment by physical credit or debit cards only (no cash or digital wallets). No lines are permitted before 8 a.m. PT on Sunday, December 7.

Attendees of the pre-sale are encouraged to bring donations including:

  • Socks and underwear (male, female, adults, children, all sizes—new/packaged only)
    Dried pinto beans (bagged)
    Pasta—spaghetti, macaroni (bagged or boxed)
    Dried rice (bagged)
    (NO canned goods or perishable items)

Grohl said in a press release, “What better way to spend my 57th birthday than making a bunch of noise with a bunch of friends for a good cause. This ain’t just a big ass rock show, it’s a big ass party with a heart. Turn up the volume, turn up the hope, but most of all….TURN UP. The best gift is TO GIVE. Can’t friggin wait x.”

Rowan Vansleve, President of Hope the Mission, added: “This concert will be more than just a celebration. We’re incredibly grateful to partner with the band. Foo Fighters and their fans have a reputation of always stepping up to help when people need it, and this concert will be no different.”

Further monetary proceeds will be donated to both organizations. For those unable to attend the donation drive or the show, more information about how to help the aforementioned causes can be found on their website(s).

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Pop Daypop

Hilary Duff to release sixth studio album ‘Luck…or Something’

Hilary Duff arrives for the Comedy Central^ Paramount Network^ TV Land Press Day on May 30^ 2019 in West Hollywood^ CA

Hilary Duff has announced her first new album in more than ten years, ‘Luck…or Something,’ arriving February 20, 2026.  To presave, head HERE.

Duff posted on social media: “my new album luck…or something is out on feb 20th ✨ so much love, late night anxiety and a little chaos went into making this album – hoping you see yourself in here the way I have 🪩🍒 I love you and excited is the largest understatement. psssst … you can pre-order it now!”

“I am often asked how I still have my head on straight after growing up in this industry,” Duff shared.  “The album title is my way of answering that question. It’s luck, but there’s also a lot of weight in the ‘…or something’. Many of the things I’ve been through along the way are held there, and I feel like ultimately that’s what’s shaped me.”

Duff kicked-off her new music era with the release of her first single in a decade, “Mature” – cowritten and produced by her husband Matthew Koma. ‘Mature‘ marked Duff’s first new original single since her 2015 album Breathe In. Breathe Out; she wrote in an Instagram post promoting the track that “‘Mature’ speaks to my mature self calling my not so mature self on the phone many years ago, and she’s letting her know we landed softly. This was a brief time with a lover that left me with so many questions… It felt like a good place to start. How are we feeling… Mature?  OUT NOW 🪩🍒✨”

“Mature’ is a little conversation that my present self is having with my younger self,” Duff  said in a statement. “The two of us are reflecting on a past experience and sending love to each other. It’s a chuckle, a wink and a sense of being grateful that we are sure footed in where we landed.”  ‘Mature’ arrived alongside the official music video for the track, which opens with the singer getting ready at her vanity. As the song continues, video see her performing the song in a glittering gold dress on stage. See the video – HERE.

Duff also announced she will launch her “Small Rooms, Big Nerves” mini-tour next year, kicking-off in London on Jan. 19, before heading to Toronto and Brooklyn and Los Angeles.

Additionally, a ‘limited-time engagement’ in Las Vegas is set to take place Feb. 13-15, 2006 (Valentine’s weekend) at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort.  Shortly thereafter, Duff announced an additional set of Las Vegas dates due to popular demand, set for May 22-24.  For more information and to purchase tickets, visit voltairelv.com.

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News Daypop

Federal agents expand immigration operations to New Orleans, Minneapolis

City police^ state police and Homeland Security officers^ and an armored vehicle and state patrol vehicle on Canal Street near the entrance to Bourbon Street New Orleans^ LA^ USA - January 2^ 2025

Federal immigration authorities have launched a sweeping enforcement push in New Orleans and Minneapolis, broadening the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown in cities with policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration officials.

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Wednesday that the New Orleans operation—officially named “Catahoula Crunch”—is aimed at locating immigrants who were released after arrests for violent offenses, including home invasion, armed robbery, grand theft auto and rape.  According to DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, the initiative targets “violent criminals” and accused local “sanctuary” policies of keeping federal agents from taking custody of people they believe should have been detained.

Officials have not disclosed how many agents are being sent, though earlier planning documents indicated DHS sought to deploy around 200 Border Patrol personnel and requested armored vehicles. Two U.S. officials confirmed the agency has asked the Defense Department for permission to use Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans as a staging site. The FBI’s New Orleans office said it will work with Louisiana State Police to help protect deployed immigration agents and prevent interference with their enforcement activities.

New Orleans is one of several Democratic-led cities to see similar federal deployments; the administration has already carried out operations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Charlotte. Despite the stated focus on “the worst of the worst,” past sweeps have drawn scrutiny. In Chicago, for example, Justice Department records show that out of more than 600 people detained during a previous blitz, only 16 had prior criminal convictions.

Local officials and community groups in New Orleans expressed concern about the scale and impact of the operation. Mayor-elect Helena Moreno said she had reviewed reports of due-process issues in other cities and created a tool for residents to report questionable encounters with agents. “My first priority is to keep our community safe,” she said, noting the need to ensure residents know their rights.

In Minneapolis, federal officials also began a crackdown. A senior law enforcement official told NBC News that ICE agents are not specifically targeting Somali immigrants, though some may be arrested if authorities allege immigration violations.  The administration has paused immigration applications from 19 countries, including Somalia.

With federal agents now active in New Orleans and Minneapolis, the administration’s immigration campaign continues to expand well beyond the U.S.–Mexico border, intensifying tensions in cities where local officials and community advocates remain wary of federal overreach.

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