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Four people killed after driver crashes into homeless camp in Salem, Oregon

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Officials confirm that four people died after a driver crashed into a homeless camp in Oregon early Sunday morning. The city’s police department said in a statement that police responded to the crash in the downtown area of Salem, Ore., around 2 a.m. Two people in the camp died at the scene, they said, and four others were taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, two of whom have since died. The conditions of the other two victims were not immediately known. The identities of the driver and victims have not been released and the cause of the accident remains under investigation.

Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett said in a statement: “On behalf of the city and myself, my condolences go out to the friends and family of those affected by this terrible tragedy. We continue to offer alternatives to unmanaged camping and encourage people to access those resources.”

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Chris Stapleton releases his latest single ‘Joy of My Life’

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Chris Stapleton has released his new single ‘Joy Of My Life,’ the follow-up to his recent No. 1 single, “You Should Probably Leave.”  Joy of My Life was originally written and recorded by John Fogerty for his 1997 album, ‘Blue Moon Swamp.’  Joy Of My Life is featured on Stapleton’s latest album, ‘Starting Over.’

Stapleton is also heading out on the road with his ‘All-American Road Show’ Tour; the trek includes Margo Price, Yola, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Elle King, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Morgan Wade and a performance with George Strait.

Take a listen to Stapleton’s “Joy of My Life” – here.

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Country singer-turned-policeman Jeff Carson dies at age 58

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Country music singer and songwriter Jeff Carson died Saturday in a Franklin, TN, hospital from a heart attack. Carson was 58. Carson had hits with “Not On Your Love,” and “The Car”.

Born Jeffrey Lee Herndon in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1963, Carson sang in church and formed a band in Rogers, Arkansas, before moving to Branson, Missouri, becoming a local attraction in the music town. Carson then moved to Nashville and recorded demos for Tracy Lawrence, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and other country stars. Carson’s career had 14 singles on the Billboard chart in his career before retiring from music to become a police officer in Franklin, where he remained on the police force at the time of his death.

Carson returned to music in 2019 and released a previously recorded song, “God Save The World.” He had been in the studio with Buddy Hyatt recording an album to be released later this year with duets with Michael Ray, Darryl Worley and others, his publicist said.

Carson is survived by his wife, Kim Cooper Carson, son Dayton Grei Herndon Carson, mother Virginia Norton, brother Steve Herndon, sister Karen Spurlock, as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. No information on memorial plans was immediately available.

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Early toxicology reports reveals 10 different substances found in Taylor Hawkins system at the time of his death

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An early toxicology report states that Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins had 10 different psychoactive substances in his system when he passed away in Bogota, Columbia at the age of 50. The Office of the Attorney General of Colombia released a statement saying that preliminary toxicology tests found 10 substances, including marijuana, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids. Hawkins was found dead in his hotel room in Bogota, where Foo Fighters were scheduled to perform at Festival Estereo Picnic. Bogata’s Secretariat of Health issued a statement explaining that an ambulance responded to an emergency call stating that Hawkins was suffering chest pains.

The band confirmed his death via social media: “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely death of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever. Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family, and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time.”

Hawkins joined Foo Fighters in 1997, after serving as the Alanis Morissette’s touring drummer for two years. Hawkins played drums on eight consecutive Foo Fighters albums. He also performed on Hail Satin, the band’s 2021 Bee Gees tribute album, and released three albums with the Coattail Riders, one LP with his prog-rock side project the Birds of Satan, and fronted the rock ‘n’ roll cover band Chevy Metal, which toured regularly for more than a decade.

Hawkins played his final show with Foo Fighters five days before his death, on March 20 at Lollapalooza Argentina. Grohl said that night:  “You know the best thing about Taylor Hawkins, he’s the best f*****g drummer in the world. We love him so much.”

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Donald Trump sues Hillary Clinton, the DNC and others, alleging false Russian collusion claims

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On Thursday, Former President Donald Trump filed a civil lawsuit against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the Democratic National Committee and others, alleging a conspiracy against him in 2016. The lawsuit names 28 individuals and organizations as defendants, alleging they worked together in a large interlocking conspiracy to cripple his presidential campaign by alleging collusion with Russia. The suit alleges “the Defendants maliciously conspired to weave a false narrative that their Republican opponent, Donald J. Trump, was colluding with a hostile foreign sovereignty.” 

The federal civil suit filed in Florida claims damages in excess of $24 million, accusing the defendants of “a malicious conspiracy to disseminate patently false and injurious information about Donald J. Trump and his campaign, all in the hopes of destroying his life, his political career and rigging the 2016 Presidential Election in favor of Hillary Clinton.”  The suit added that named defendants “have consistently and regularly committed acts of racketeering activity spanning from at least April 2015.  The RICO Defendants, through and using the Enterprise, engaged in, and continues to engage in, a coordinated effort to destroy the Plaintiff’s political career and impede his ability to effectively govern as President of the United States.”

Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller concluded after a two-year investigation that Russia did interfere in the 2016 election, but said he was unable to conclude whether Trump’s campaign colluded with the Russian government or whether Trump obstructed the investigation.

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U.S. will accept up to 100,000 Ukrainian war refugees, will provide $1 billion in aid

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President Joe Biden announced after the NATO and Group of Seven meetings in Brussels on Thursday that the United States will accept up to 100,000 Ukrainian war refugees.  Additionally, more than $1 billion in new funding will also be provided for humanitarian assistance for victims of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Biden said: “Many Ukrainian refugees will wish to stay in Europe, closer to their homes, but we’ll also welcome 100,000 Ukrainians to the United States with a focus on reuniting families.  The United States is one of the leaders in the international community and has an obligation to be engaged.” 

The White House said in a statement that Ukraine war refugees will be welcomed through “the full range of legal pathways, including the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.  In particular, we are working to expand and develop new programs with a focus on welcoming Ukrainians who have family members in the United States.”

The U.S. has deployed a 25-person humanitarian response team to assess the needs, provide assistance and coordinate humanitarian efforts closely with the United Nations, NGO’s and the government of Ukraine, and is working to reach 3.1 million people in Ukraine with ready-to-eat rations, canned goods, bread, wheat, flour and oil. Mobile medical teams are also working to provide emergency health supplies and medicine, as well as providing psychological and mental health support.

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Maren Morris teaming up with Amazon Music for livestream event from New York

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Maren Morris and Amazon Music are teaming up for “Maren Morris: Live From New York,” an intimate, one-night-only live performance streaming on March 26. Taking place at the historic Sony Hall in New York City, the show will celebrate the launch of Morris’ new album Humble Quest.

Maren Morris: Live From New York will begin at 7 p.m. CT with a pre-show led by Kelly Sutton and Amber Anderson, hosts of the Country Heat Weekly podcast. Fans will be able to tune in via the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, and as well as on Prime Video globally.

The livestream performance will be the first time that fans can listen to Humble Quest live before Morris hits the road on her “Humble Quest Tour” in June.

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Vince Gill set to hit the road this summer on 18-date tour

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Vince Gill is heading back out on the road this summer for the first tour with his band since 2019. Joining Gill on the dates will be vocalist Wendy Moten, a recent contestant from NBC’s The Voice, who toured with Gill as a harmony singer for several years. Gill also produced Moten’s most recent album, ‘I’ve Got You Covered.’  Said Gill of Wendy:  “I’ve always enjoyed sharing a stage with Wendy, whether she was singing harmonies for me, or when we were in The Time Jumpers together. It’s always been my wish that more of the world could hear her, so being able to feature her each night of this tour is something I look forward to.”

Gill’s 18-date summer tour kicks off July 7 in Greensboro and will visit Charleston, Birmingham, Huntsville, Des Moines, Omaha, Oklahoma City, Ft. Worth and more, with additional stops to be announced in the weeks to come.  Gill has also been touring as part of The Eagles since 2017.  Said Gill: “When all touring stopped back in March of 2020, it was a good time for me to take a break from the road. Now the Eagles are touring again, and that’s a blast! But I’m also eager to get back on the bus and visit some places and fans that I haven’t seen for a while.”

For ticketing information, head to Gill’s official website – here.

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Ciara joins the star-studded cast of ‘The Color Purple’ movie musical

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Ciara has joined the cast of ‘The Color Purple’ movie musical, the upcoming film adaptation of The Color Purple musical stage production. The 36-year-old Ciara will star as the adult version of Nettie, with fellow recording artist and actress Halle Bailey previously announced as portraying the younger version of the character. Ciara wrote on Twitter: “Honored to be a part of this beautiful ensemble and historic film, The Color Purple. Truly grateful.”

The movie musical version of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1982 novel follows American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino as Celie, who navigates Southern life in the early 1900s. Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson also are set to star in the film as Sofia and Shug Avery, respectively. Other cast members include: Colman Domingo as Mister; Corey Hawkins as Harpo; H.E.R. as Squeak; Louis Gossett Jr. as Ol’ Mister; David Alan Grier as Reverend Avery; Tamela J. Mann as First Lady; Phylicia Mpasi as Young Celie; Deon Cole as Alfonso; and Stephen Hill as Buster.

Set to begin shooting this month in Georgia, The Color Purple will be produced by Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey. Spielberg directed the 1985 film that Winfrey starred in. Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones also will produce the project.

The film is slated for a December 2023 theatrical release.

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Take a look at Jessica Biel in the trailer for Hulu’s new series ‘Candy’

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Hulu has released the trailer for the five-episode series “Candy,” starring Jessica Biel and based on the true story of Candy Montgomery, a Texas housewife who is involved in the shocking 1980 death of Betty Gore.  Biel also serves as executive producer of the miniseries.

The series follows the real life story of Montgomery, who had an affair with Gore’s husband. After she was confronted about the rumors, she attacked Gore with an axe 41 times. The show details before the murder, as Montgomery and Gore become friends, then reaches the trial where Montgomery acquitted of murder. A psychiatrist testified that Montgomery had a “dissociative reaction” at the time of the attack.
Biel also executive produced the miniseries, like she did the hit show “The Sinner.”

Candy also stars “Yellowjackets” actress Melanie Lynskey, Timothy Simons and Pablo Schreiber, and is set to premiere on May 9. New episodes will be released daily through May 13.

Take a look at the trailer for Candy – here.

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