Month: July 2022

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Miranda Lambert releases her new single ‘Strange’ to country radio

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Miranda Lambert has released her latest single, “Strange,” to country radio.  “Strange” is the second single from Lambert’s latest album, “Palomino,” written by Lambert, Natalie Hemby and Luke Dick. The song is the follow-up to Lambert’s top 10 single “If I Was A Cowboy.”

Said Lambert:  “‘Strange’ is permission to just let go for a sec. We were really wanting the chorus to lift – literally and emotionally – and go into a happy place. It’s such a song for the time that we’re in right now, but it doesn’t feel like it won’t matter in 10 years, either.  We couldn’t land on a bridge. So, each one of us went and wrote a bridge on our own and came back and we ended up using lines from each person’s – so we co-wrote that without even meaning to. It was pretty cool; everyone’s was different but when we took lines out of mine, Luke’s and Natalie’s, it all fit together.”

Take a listen to “Strange”- here.

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Jake Owen releases the video for his track ‘1×1’

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Jake Owen has released the video for “1×1.” Directed by Ryan Smith, the video shows Owen strumming an acoustic guitar against a floor-to-ceiling video wall, lit up with vignettes that showcase the moments and memories that make life worth living. Owen’s fiancé and two daughters, Pearl and Paris, joined him on set for filming.

Said Owen: “The second I heard ‘1×1’ it resonated with me, and I knew that I wanted to be a part of it. Working with Spidey to make this song soar on screen was a great experience, and having my family there made it even more meaningful. It’s sentimental and fun and tells a story; I’m excited to share it with you today.” 

Owen is currentlly on the road with his Up There Down Here Tour through this fall.   Take a look at the video for “1×1”- here.

https://tasteofcountry.com/jake-owen-1×1-music-video/

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Actor Paul Sorvino dies at age 83

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Actor Paul Sorvino died Monday at age 83. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the news with Sorvino’s publicist, Roger Neal, who said Sorvino died of natural causes.  Sorvino’s wife, DeeDee, announced the actor’s death on Instagram: “I am completely devastated. The love of my life & the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone . I am heartbroken ❤❤❤”

Sorvino was a singer and stage actor before he appeared in film and television, throughout a career that spanned 50 years.  In perhaps his most famous role, Sorvino portrayed gangster Paulie Cicero in the classic mob movie “Goodfellas.”  Other movie credits included “Dick Tracy,” “Reds” and “Nixon,” in which he played Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.  On television, Sorvino was also known for portraying police sergeant Phil Cerreta on the series “Law & Order” in the 1990s.

Sorvino’s three children, Mira, Michael and Amanda, are also actors. Mira won the Academy Award for her role in Mighty Aphrodite. In a statement, she said “my heart is rent asunder” by her father’s death, writing on Twitter: “A life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over. He was the most wonderful father. I love him so much. I’m sending you love in the stars Dad as you ascend.”

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Adele announces rescheduled ‘Weekends With Adele’ Las Vegas residency dates

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Adele announced rescheduled dates for her Weekends with Adele show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace after postponing due to COVID-19.  In addition to the 24 rescheduled shows, eight new shows have also been announced. The residency will now run from November 18, 2022 through March 25, 2023 with a show also on Christmas Eve.

The 34-year-old singer said in a statement:  “Words can’t explain how ecstatic I am to finally be able to announce these rescheduled shows. I truly was heartbroken to have to cancel them. But after what feels like an eternity or figuring out logistics for the show that I really want to deliver, and knowing it can happen, I’m more excited than ever!  To be with you in such an intimate space every week has been what I’ve most been looking forward to and I’m going to give you the absolute best of me. Thank you for your patience, I love you.”

Adele was scheduled to kick off her Weekends With Adele Vegas residency in January, but indefinitely postponed the entire 24 run engagement the day before it was to begin, citing cases of COVID-19 among her team.  She said at the time: “We’ve been absolutely destroyed by delivery delays, and half my crew, half my team have come down with COVID. It’s been impossible to finish the show, and I can’t give you what I can right now.”

A select number of tickets will be available across all 32 performances. There will be two opportunities to purchase tickets for these shows. Access will be limited with priority given to fans who held tickets for the original show dates or had previously registered and been waitlisted for the WEEKENDS WITH ADELE Verified Fan Presale. Eligible fans will receive an email invitation from Ticketmaster on Wednesday, August 3. To learn more visit: https://blog.ticketmaster.com/adele-vegas.

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California Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency as Oak Fire wildfire grows near Yosemite National Park, forcing evacuations

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Thousands were forced to evacuate in remote mountain communities near Yosemite National Park, as one of California’s biggest wildfires this year expanded to over 14,000 acres on Sunday amid sweltering temperatures and low humidity. The Oak Fire began Friday in Mariposa County, near the small town of Midpines. California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for Mariposa County because of the fire, and over 6,000 people in the remote Sierra Nevada foothills were evacuated.

Twelve miles east, firefighters fought against the Washburn Fire near Yosemite that threatened the park’s largest and most iconic sequoia grove.  According to Cal Fire, the Washburn Fire is 80% contained after two weeks of firefighting, but the Oak Fire remains 0% contained as of Sunday afternoon.

2,000 firefighters are battling the blaze under tough conditions including low humidity, high temperatures, and steep terrain. Cal Fire has also dispatched 17 helicopters, 225 fire engines, 58 dozers, and 23 water tenders to fight the Oak Fire.  Cal Fire spokesperson Natasha Fouts said Sunday “It’s hot out there again today. And the fuel moisture levels are critically low…and because it’s so dry, it’s easy for the spot fires to get established and that’s what fuels the growth.”

Cal Fire confirmed that as of Sunday afternoon, the fire had destroyed 10 residential and commercial structures and damaged five. Pacific Gas & Electric said on its website that more than 3,100 homes and businesses in the area had lost power, with no indication when it would be restored.

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At least seven people are injured after shooting at Los Angeles park

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The Los Angeles Fire Department said that at least seven people were injured following gunfire at a Los Angeles park on Sunday.  The fire department said in a statement that paramedics took four men and three women to area hospitals after the shooting at or near a car show at Peck Park in the San Pedro district in southwestern Los Angeles.

At least three of the patients were wounded by gunfire, including one man and a woman who were in critical condition, the statement read, saying “There are no other patients remaining at scene” and adding that the circumstances regarding the shooting have yet to be confirmed.

Los Angeles police had no suspect in custody, nor a suspect description, and they offered no details of the shooting.  However, they were not classifying the incident as an active shooter, indicating officers did not see continued danger of a random mass shooting.

Peck Park is a community center in San Pedro; according to the city’s parks and recreation website, the park has ‘a baseball diamond, skateboard park, gymnasium and walking trails.’

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Watch the trailer for Netflix’s documentary on Shania Twain ‘Not Just a Girl’

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Shania Twain shared the trailer for her Netflix documentary Not Just a Girl. In the preview, the 56-year-old Twain reflects on taking risks and encourages others to do the same. Says Shania “taking the risks to do things your way can be scary. You got to be brave.”

Not Just a Girl, directed by Joss Crowley, explores Twain’s life and career — from her humble beginnings in Timmins, Ontario, on to her breakthrough album ‘The Woman in Me.’  The documentary also features interviews with Lionel Richie, Kelsea Ballerini, Orville Peck and other artists, who celebrate Twain as a “trailblazer” for women in the country music industry.

Twain will also release the compilation album Not Just a Girl (The Highlights) to coincide with the documentary’s release on July 26.

Take a look at the trailer for Not Just A Girl – here.

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Little Big Town set to release their new album ‘Mr. Sun’

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Little Big Town will release their tenth studio album, Mr. Sun, on September 16th. The group unveiled the cover art for the album on social media, which can be pre-ordered – here.

The band also released the brand-new track and lyric video from the album titled “Rich Man,” written by LBT’s Jimi Westbrook. An official music video for the song will arrive soon; you can stream “Rich Man” – here.

Mr. Sun follows the band’s ninth studio album Nightfall, which debuted atop Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart when it was released in January 2020.  The band is also performing across the country; they recently wrapped up The Bandwagon Tour with Miranda Lambert, and joined The Eagles on all dates of their European stadium tour this summer. Little Big Town will also join Wynonna Judd on select dates of The Judds: The Final Tour this fall.

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Take a look at the new trailer for ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles

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Harry Styles and Florence Pugh star in the second trailer for the Olivia Wilde-directed film, ‘Don’t Worry Darling.’

The two-and-a-half-minute trailer opens with the main characters Alice (Pugh) and Jack (Styles), living a new, picture-perfect life provided by Jack’s experimental company town housing, Victory Project — run by CEO Frank (Chris Pine). A creepy voice begins to whisper “tick, tock”, as 1950s housewife Pugh falls into a dark body of water and realizes that the town has sinister secrets.

Olivia Wilde does triple-duty on film: directing, producing and starring. The cast also includes Gemma Chan, KiKi Layne, Sydney Chandler and Nick Kroll. The movie is Wilde’s sophomore directing effort following Booksmart, her coming-of-age drama that won the Independent Spirit Award for best first feature and was one of the best-reviewed films of 2019.

Don’t Worry Darling hits theaters on September 23.  Watch the newest trailer – here.

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George Clooney, Gladys Knight and U2 among the 2022 Kennedy Center Honorees

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The recipients of the 45th Kennedy Center Honors have been announced, with performing artists recognized for their lifetime contributions to American culture.

The list of honorees include actor and filmmaker George Clooney; contemporary Christian and pop singer Amy Grant; venerable gospel, soul and R&B star Gladys Knight; Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, conductor and educator Tania León; and four Irish musicians you may know best as the rock band U2.

In a statement, bandmates Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. said they consider America a home away from home:  “In December 1980, we made our first trip across the Atlantic to America. We had big dreams then, fueled in part by the commonly held belief at home that America smiles on Ireland. And it turned out to be true, yet again. But even in the wilder thoughts, we never imagined that 40 years on, we would be invited back to receive one of the nation’s greatest honors. It has been a four-decade love affair with the country and its people, its artists, and culture.”

The Honors are designed to raise money for the Kennedy Center as well as recognize talent. The annual ceremony is slated for Dec. 4, to be broadcast later on CBS and streamed on Paramount +.

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