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Las Vegas Raiders to start rookie QB Aidan O’Connell after firings of head coach and GM

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Shortly after Las Vegas Raiders team owner Mark Davis fired head coach Josh McDaniels, general manager David Ziegler and offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi this week (naming Antonio Pierce the interim head coach), the organization is making more big changes to the team.

According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, the Raiders are benching quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and plan to start rookie Aidan O’Connell in Week 9 vs. the New York Giants, and will continue with O’Connell moving forward. Garoppolo is having a rough season after having signed a three-year deal with the Raiders this offseason; he’s currently 3-3 as the starter this year with career-lows in yards per attempt (7.2), passer rating (78.1) and TD-INT ratio (0.78), and leads the league in interceptions with nine despite playing in just six games.

Garoppolo’s benching comes off the Raiders’ 26-14 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night, in which he completed just 47.6% of his passes for a season-low 126 passing yards and one interception. The former New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers QB agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million deal, including $34 million guaranteed, with the Raiders in this past March.

O’Connell, meanwhile, ws selected by the Raiders in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Purdue, and made his first career start in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers, completing 24 of 39 passes for 238 yards and one interception with a rushing touchdown in the 24-17 loss. O’Connell also stepped in for Brian Hoyer during the Week 7 loss to the Chicago Bears, and completed 10 of 13 passes for 75 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

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Thomas Rhett, Dierks Bentley, to headline inaugural ‘Big as Texas’ festival

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The inaugural ‘Big as Texas’ announced that the independently-produced country and Americana festival will make its debut at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds outside of Houston, Texas on May 10-12, 2024.

Thomas Rhett, Dierks Bentley, Billy Strings, Dwight Yoakam, Midland, Morgan Wade, and more are set to perform at the new three-day outdoor celebration, with the lineup also including 49 Winchester, Anne Wilson, Clay Walker, Amanda Shires, Dwight Yoakam, Hannah Dasher, Maddie & Tae, Midland, Morgan Wade, Tracy Byrd, Julia Cole and Warren Zeiders.

‘Big as Texas’ features a world-class music lineup, plus dozens of Texas vendors and artisans alongside custom exhibitions, immersive art installations, live-fire grilling, carnival games, and more for attendees of all ages. Additionally, the festival aims to give back by focusing on raising awareness around mental health issues and suicide prevention. Festival organizers will invite local experts, doctors, therapists and more to join onsite in May. In addition to offering resources during the festival, organizers will donate 10 percent of net ticket proceeds from each individual ticket sold to 501 (c)(3) nonprofits that promote suicide prevention in Montgomery County and across Texas.

Three-day general admission passes are on sale now at bigastexasfest.com.  Ten percent of net ticket proceeds going to benefit suicide prevention.

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Country Daypop

Chris Stapleton announces 2024 dates for ‘All-American Road Show’ tour

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Chris Stapleton is going on tour next year, announcing dates for his 2024 All-American Road Show. 

The 45-year-old country superstar posted on social media: “JUST ANNOUNCED: 2024 All-American Road Show dates. Tickets on sale Friday, November 3rd. Featuring special guests Allen Stone, Elle King, Grace Potter, Lainey Wilson, Marcus King, Marty Stuart, Nikki Lane, Sheryl Crow, The War And Treaty, Turnpike Troubadours, and Willie Nelson & Family. Sign up for exclusive pre-sale access at StapletonFanClub.com. Visit chrisstapleton.com/tour for VIP packages and information on respective dates for special guests.”

Stapleton will kick off the tour March 2 in San Diego before wrapping up in Aug. 22 in Little Rock, Ark. Stapleton originally launched the All-American Road Show tour in 2017 and revived the tour in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Tickets go on sale November 3rd; for information, head to: chrisstapleton.com/tour.

Chris Stapleton confirms 2024 All-American Road Show

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Milo Ventimiglia secretly marries model Jarah Mariano

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“This Us Us” star Milo Ventimiglia is married, with his rep confirming that the actor and model Jarah Mariano wed earlier this year.

According to US Weekly, Ventimiglia, 46, and Mariano, 38, secretly tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony alongside friends and family. The couple were first linked in 2022 after they appeared in a photo together on a friend’s Instagram Stories; however, they never publicly confirmed their relationship or spoke about their time together.

According to her Instagram, Mariano was born in Hawaii and grew up in California. She moved to New York City as a teenager and was based there for 15 years. She is the founder of Hina +ku Hawaii fragrances and Makalapua Fund, a nonprofit organization that advocates and invests in the Hawai‘i community. Aside from modeling for Sports Illustrated and Victoria’s Secret, Mariano has minor acting credits that include “The Audition,” “Skyfall” and “Chuck.”

Ventimiglia previously spoke out about keeping his personal life private; he previously dated “Gilmore Girls” co-star Alexis Bledel and “Heroes” co-star Hayden Panettiere.

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Mariah Carey rings in the Holiday Season with short clip announcing ‘It’s Time!’

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Mariah Carey, the self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Christmas,’ has announced that it is officially the holiday season in a new video proclaiming, “It’s Time!”

The clip, posted on social media along with the caption ‘It’s…… TIME!!! 🎃🧊🎄 #MariahSZN’, shows a clock counting down the seconds until midnight on Halloween. As soon as the clock strikes midnight, a vault opens to reveal Carey frozen in a block of ice. People sporting Halloween costumes start using hairdryers to melt the ice to set Carey free, and as she emerges, the singer exclaims, “It’s time!” The video ends with Carey and her children Moroccan and Monroe running into the frame to hug and dance around with their mother to her smash holiday hit song, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” as snow falls.

Carey revealed earlier in October that she will be launching a small holiday-themed tour — ‘The Merry Christmas One and All Tour’ will kick off on November 15th in Highland California and will conclude on December 17th at New York’s Madison Square Garden, with two new dates in Cleveland and New York. Check out the Merry Christmas One and All tour dates at the social media link: here.

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Mariah Carey rings in the Holiday Season with short clip announcing ‘It’s Time!’

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Mariah Carey, the self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Christmas,’ has announced that it is officially the holiday season in a new video proclaiming, “It’s Time!”

The clip, posted on social media along with the caption ‘It’s…… TIME!!! 🎃🧊🎄 #MariahSZN’, shows a clock counting down the seconds until midnight on Halloween. As soon as the clock strikes midnight, a vault opens to reveal Carey frozen in a block of ice. People sporting Halloween costumes start using hairdryers to melt the ice to set Carey free, and as she emerges, the singer exclaims, “It’s time!” The video ends with Carey and her children Moroccan and Monroe running into the frame to hug and dance around with their mother to her smash holiday hit song, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” as snow falls.

Carey revealed earlier in October that she will be launching a small holiday-themed tour — ‘The Merry Christmas One and All Tour’ will kick off on November 15th in Highland California and will conclude on December 17th at New York’s Madison Square Garden, with two new dates in Cleveland and New York. Check out the Merry Christmas One and All tour dates at the social media link: here.

Mariah Carey Ushers In The Holiday Season With ‘It’s Time!’ Video

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Rock Daypop

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top announce 2024 ‘The Sharp Dressed Simple Man’ Tour

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Southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top are teaming up for the 2024 ‘The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour’. announcing 36 concerts set to take place from March through September. Lynyrd Skynyrd posted on social media: “Skynyrd Nation!! We heard ya! We’re bringing the Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour with @ZZTop to a city near you in 2024. We can’t wait to celebrate 50 Years of Skynyrd with you!”

Lynyrd Skynyrd, originally formed in 1969,currently features a lineup of Rickey Medlocke, Johnny Van Zant, Michael Cartellone, Mark Matejka, Peter Keys and Keith Christopher, Lynyrd Skynyrd. The group released its first album (Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd) in 1973, so this past year has marked the 50-year anniversary of its official debut.

The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour 2024 kicks off March 8, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia, before the two bands play shows across North America and wrap the run on Sept. 22, 2024, in Ridgefield, Washington. Throughout the tour, Black Stone Cherry will appear as opening act from March 8 through April 20, while The Outlaws will support the shows from Aug. 15 through Sept. 22.

Tickets for the concerts are available on presale from Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. local time through Nov. 2 at 10 p.m. local time via Ticketmaster. General on-sale tickets become available at 10 a.m. local time on Nov. 3. More information regarding tickets is available on Lynyrd Skynyrd’s website.

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Iron Maiden announce 2024 leg of ‘Future Past’ North American Tour

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Iron Maiden will launch the 2024 North American leg of its Future Past tour. Bassist Steve Harris shared: “We’re really excited to be bringing THE FUTURE PAST TOUR back to Canada and the United States next year. We know from the reaction of our fans at Power Trip and the shows we played in Canada recently that they really enjoyed hearing new songs from both Senjutsu and Somewhere In Time, and we’ve really enjoyed playing them!”  

The Future Past trek has featured fan favorites alongside songs from the group’s 2021 studio album Senjutsu, and 1986’s Somewhere In Time. In 2022, Iron Maiden returned to North America for their ongoing Legacy of the Beast world tour, which originally launched in 2019 but paused during the Covid-19-related lockdowns.

A Live Nation pre-sale is ongoing using the code BACKSTAGE, while a general sale starts on Friday (November 3rd) via Ticketmaster.

Iron Maiden announces 2024 North American Future Past Tour dates

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Cardi B, Anitta, Charlie Puth, and Niall Horan to headline TikTok music festival

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TikTok has announced “In the Mix,” its first-ever live global music event for fans, with famous artist performing in the round to give fans an “up close and personal” experience. “In the Mix” will take place Dec. 10 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz; Cardi B, Niall Horan, Anitta and Charlie Puth will headline the concert, with Isabela LaRosa, Kaliii, Lu Kala and Sam Barber to also perform.

A post on X reads: “From your For You Page to the big stage, catch your fave TikTok artists, creators, and special guests at #TikTokInTheMix. Dec 10th irl in Mesa, AZ, or tune in LIVE from wherever you are 🎤🎶 tickets on sale Nov 2nd, register: https://snssdk1233.onelink.me/bIdt/222u3zmr

TikTok said in a press release that the inaugural “In the Mix” celebrates TikTok as a platform of music discovery. The event strives to bring to life “the music, trends and experiences” that the app’s community enjoys and creates every day. TikTok global head of music partnerships and programming Paul Hourican said in a statement: “No other platform mixes music, creativity and community like TikTok. With In The Mix, our goal is to bring the For You feed to life for fans at the venue and on TikTok. Our vision is to create a show that is reimagined for the TikTok era and our music-loving global community.”

“In the Mix” will stream globally via TikTok Live. In addition to the concert, the stream will feature appearances from creators and highlights from the past year.

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World Series Game 4: Rangers crush Diamondbacks 11-7 to take 3-1 series lead

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The Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-7 on Tuesday night in Game 4 of the 2023 World Series at Chase Field in Phoenix, taking a 3-1 series lead and moving Texas just one win away from winning the championship.

The Rangers’ Marcus Semien hit a two-run triple and three-run homer, giving Texas to a 10-run lead by the third inning and becoming the first team in Series history with consecutive five-run innings.

Texas is now jut one win away from their first title in the Rangers 63 year franchise history (which started as the expansion Washington Senators in 1961). Game 5 of the best-of-seven game series will be at 8:03 p.m. EDT Wednesday in Phoenix.

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