Month: July 2021

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Country Daypop

Tanya Tucker shares her recovery progress after undergoing hip surgery

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Tanya Tucker is sharing details of her recovery after undergoing emergency hip surgery. Tucker posted  on Instagram:  “My hip has been giving me hell for awhile now and the docs discovered a hip fracture. I had to have surgery right away. The operation went well and I’m on track for a speedy recovery. I’ll be at home healing for a few weeks, but I can’t wait to get back out and see you as soon as I can. I LOVE y’all & a bad hip can’t keep me down!” 

Tucker also announced tour dates that had to be canceled or rescheduled due to her surgery and recuperation.  Her Friday performance at the Country Thunder Wisconsin event was canceled along with her Saturday performance at Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield, Wis.  In addition, the July 31 show at the Sugar Creek Casino in Hinton, Okla., has been rescheduled for Dec. 10.  As for future dates, Tucker said: “We’ll let you know more information when we can.”

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Dan + Shay release the new video for ‘Good Things’

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Dan + Shay have released a music video for their song “Good Things”, the title track to their forthcoming album set to be released on August 13th.

“Good Things” is the follow-up to the duo’s self-titled third album, which was certified platinum and featured the hit singles “Tequila”, “Speechless” and the chart topping “All To Myself”.

Dan + Shay will also be hitting the road soon for The (Arena) Tour this fall.  The tour originally kicked off in March of 2020 before it was postponed due to the pandemic.

Watch the video for ‘Good Things’- here.

Dan+Shay Reveal ‘Good Things’ Album Coming in August

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Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett reuniting for two shows at New York’s Radio City Music Hall

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Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett will reunite for two shows at New York’s Radio City Music Hall. One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga will begin on August 3, which is Bennett’s 95th birthday, and conclude with a second show on August 5.

Radio City Hall made the announcement on their Instagram, sharing: ” JUST ANNOUNCED: Native New Yorkers @itstonybennett and @ladygaga will share the stage one last time at Radio City Music Hall for two nights only on Aug 3 & 5 to celebrate a decade of music and friendship. Tickets go on sale this Thu, July 22 at 10am. More info at link in bio. Per the artist’s request, no cellphones, cameras or recording devices will be allowed. Upon arrival, all phones and smart watches will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be unlocked at the end of the event.

Earlier this year, Bennett’s family revealed that the legendary singer was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. A press release bills the Radio City performances as Bennett’s “last NYC performances of his career.” In 2014, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett released Cheek to Cheek, which earned them the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.  A press release states that the duo will also release a new collaborative album later this year.

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Alanis Morisette, Grimes, will.i.am., Nick Lachey, and Rosci Diaz to judge new avatar singing competition show ‘Alter Ego’ on Fox

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A new singing competition show on FOX is coming. The network announced on Instagram that  Alter Ego — a.k.a. “the world’s first avatar singing competition series” — is slated to air this fall, featuring Grimes, Alanis Morissette, will.i.am., Nick Lachey, and Rosci Diaz as its judges.  Fox also shared a video clip about the upcoming show.

Alter Ego will use motion capture technology to transform its participants into their “dream avatars.” Rob Wade, Fox’s president of alternative entertainment and specials, said in a press release: “Alter Ego merges talent and technology to revolutionize the singing competition show in only a way Fox can do. We are so excited to bring the fantastic will.i.am, Alanis, Grimes, Nick and Rocsi together as they search for the next big singing star, allowing incredible vocalists a chance to realize their dreams and perform like never before.”

A premiere date has not been set for “Alter Ego,” but is expected to be revealed soon.

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Federal appeals court blocks order lifting CDC’s COVID-19 rules on cruise ships

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A federal appeals court has blocked a ruling that prevented the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) from imposing guidelines for cruise lines to return to operation. A panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals voted 2-1 to stay the order that stated cruise lines were not bound to the CDC’s “conditional sailing order” following a lawsuit filed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The Middle District of Florida granted a preliminary injunction last month to suspend the mandatory guidelines for cruise ships through Sunday, which allowed ships to depart from Florida with the CDC requirements remaining “as only a non-binding ‘consideration,’ ‘recommendation’ or ‘guideline’ as in the case for other industries such as railroads and hotels.” The sailing order required cruise ships to ensure that at least 95% of crew and passengers were vaccinated or to commit to taking volunteers on a series of “test” cruises demonstrating how they would mitigate COVID-19 risks before resuming regular voyages with paying customers. Sunday’s ruling stayed the injunction, allowing the restrictions to remain in place.

Norwegian Cruise Lines filed an amicus brief in the case challenging a Florida law that prohibits cruise lines from requiring passengers to show proof of vaccination. The cruise line is set to resume operations on Aug. 15 and said in the suit that the only way it could “maintain its protocols and operations as currently planned is by abandoning Florida altogether.” On June 27, the Celebrity Edge became the first cruise ship to set sail from the United States with paying customers, departing from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., at 36% capacity with all crew members and at least 95% of passengers fully vaccinated.

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Chemical exposure at Six Flags water park in Texas leads to 28 people hospitalized

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28 people were treated for chemical exposure from a water park in Texas; authorities say they were released on Sunday. The exposure took place in a children’s pool area at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown water park in Spring, Texas on Saturday afternoon when a lifeguard became sick, followed by dozens of guests. First responders decontaminated 86 people and officials said 31 people were transported to local hospitals.

Memorial Herman-Texas Medical Center treated 21 patients and seven were taken to Memorial Hermann The Woodlands, with all 28 patients treated at the two hospitals later discharged in good condition. Some of the affected guests experienced difficulty breathing and skin irritation. Officials added that one of the most severely affected was a 3-year-old who experienced respiratory issues, and was reported in stable condition.

The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office said the chemicals involved a solution of 35% sulfuric acid and hypochlorite, both commonly used in pools. HAZMAT officials monitored air quality at the park and Hidalgo said there was no indication of air quality or chemical leaks in the surrounding area. Harris County Public Health officials ordered the park to remained close while an investigation into the cause of the incident was ongoing.

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Carly Pearce to host 2021 “ACM Honors”

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The Academy of Country Music announced that Carly Pearce will host the 2021 ACM Honors. Pearce herself is a two-time 2021 ACM Awards winner, for Single of the Year and Music Event of the Year, both for “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” her collaboration with Lee Brice. In a press release, Pearce said she is “humbled and excited” to be hosting the annual event this year — her first time in the role — adding, ‘winning two ACM Awards this year was a dream come true, and I cannot wait to share that same feeling with my fellow artists and industry friends as their special moments are recognized. I look forward to a night of honoring the best in country music.”

The 2021 ACM Honors will recognize Loretta Lynn, Dan + Shay and more for special achievements within the industry; 2020 and 2021 studio recording award winners and 2020 industry award winners are also honored at the event. Ashley McBryde, Lee Ann Womack, and just-announced Lauren Alaina, Devin Dawson, Sara Evans, Hardy, Chris Janson, Lady A and RaeLynn will perform, with more artists to be added in the coming weeks.

The 2021 ACM Honors are set for Aug. 25 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The show will be livestreamed on the Circle Network’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages. Fans interested in attending the 2021 ACM Honors can now purchase both general admission and VIP packages. Visit ACMCountry.com for more information.

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CMT announces ‘Giants’ special celebrating the late Charley Pride

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CMT has announced “CMT GIANTS: Charley Pride,” celebrating the life of trailblazing country music legend Charley Pride. The star-studded, 90-minute event premieres Wednesday, August 25 at 9p/8c exclusively on CMT.

Pride died December 13, 2020 due to COVID-19 complications at the age of 86. CMT GIANTS: Charley Pride brings together Charley’s friends to celebrate his most legendary hits, including Alan Jackson, Darius Rucker, son Dion Pride, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Gladys Knight, Jimmie Allen, Lee Ann Womack, Luke Combs featuring Robert Randolph + Reyna Roberts, Mickey Guyton and Wynonna. Special guests Neal McCoy, Nolan Ryan, Reba, Ronnie Milsap, and Charley’s wife Rozene Pride, also appear to share their personal memories and reflect on Charley’s lasting legacy, which are blended alongside rare archival photos, interviews and performances, with clips and commentary from Charley Pride himself.

Charley’s widow, Rozene Pride, shared: “I am delighted to have so many giants in the business celebrate the legacy of Pride. He would have been so happy to see the artists give so generously of their time and talent honoring him. This truly is a testament to the impact that he had on the country music community for so many years.”

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‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ tops North American box office with $32M in earnings this weekend

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LeBron James’ Space Jam: A New Legacy is the No. 1 movie in North America this weekend, earning $32 million in receipts in its debut weekend. The live-action and cartoon hybrid film is also streaming on HBO Max.

Space Jam: A New Legacy — a sequel to 1996’s “Space Jam” — also opened internationally with 23.01 million dollars in 63 markets this weekend for a global total of 54.66 million dollars. In the film, James and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I.  He must get them home safe by teaming up with Bugs Bunny and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes to victory over the A.I.’s digitized champions on the court.

Coming in at No. 2 is Black Widow with $26 million, followed by Escape Room: Tournament of Champions at No. 3 with $9 million, F9: The Fast Saga at No. 4 with $8 million and The Boss Baby: Family Business at No. 5 with $5 million.

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Kevin Hart to launch new talk show for Peacock titled “Hart to Hart”

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Kevin Hart is set to launch a new talk show titled “Hart to Hart.” The unplanned, unscripted, and unfiltered new Peacock Original series is set to premiere on August 5; Hart invites A-list talent to join him over a glass of wine and enjoy an unfiltered conversation.

Said Hart:  “There’s something powerful that happens when two people sit down together for a conversation, and ‘Hart to Heart’ is about capturing that magic. I couldn’t be more excited to see the next chapter of Laugh Out Loud’s partnership with Peacock come to life with this show, and for audiences to get to see my guests in a way that they’ve never seen them before; it’s real, authentic dialogue over a glass of wine.”

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