Month: April 2023

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Jordan Davis announces ‘Damn Good Time’ headlining tour

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Jordan Davis unveiled a list of tour stops including a star-studded list of special guests on his 2023 “Damn Good Time Tour.”

Davis is set to perform in Georgia, Wisconsin, South Carolina, New York, Arizona and other destinations before wrapping up the tour in Las Vegas, Nevada. Special guests on select stops include Avery Anna, Gabby Barrett, Danielle Bradbery, Flatland Cavalry, Greylan James, Dylan Marlowe, Kameron Marlowe, Jameson Rodgers, Mike Ryan, Conner Smith and Georgia Webster.

The “Damn Good Time Tour” follows the release of Davis’ latest full-length album earlier this year, titled Bluebird Days. The 17-track project includes “Next Thing You Know,” “Midnight Crisis” with Bradbery and “Buy Dirt” with Luke Bryan. Davis previously shared that a “Bluebird Day’ is, not a cloud in the sky, sun shining, north wind, hot coffee, ducks are flying, which I’ve kind of rolled into this kind of moment in my life which feels like that.”

Fans can access an exclusive pre-sale by signing up for Davis’ official fan club, The Parish. Tickets for the Damn Good Time tour will go on general sale on Friday, April 14 at the link – here.

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Granger Smith leaving country music to focus on ministry

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Granger Smith said he’s quitting country music to pursue ministry.  The 43-year-old singer announced on social media that he is stepping away from country music to focus on ministry with his family, sharing in a video: “I have felt a strong desire to pursue ministry, and this doesn’t mean I’m going to start a church or a crusade or a revival, this means that me and my family are going to serve our local church. We’re going to pour into that church as members, and have my pastors and elders pour into me and disciple me and teach me as I sit under their wise teaching. And then Lord willing, one day, they will affirm me into the next steps of what that might look like to glorify God best from my platform.”  Smith also said he’s been attending Southern Baptist Theological Seminary that “takes a ton of time to pursue my [masters degree].”

Said Smith: “This message is so difficult to post. The words for this caption are so hard to find. Not because I don’t believe in the truth of them, but because this marks the end of the longest era in my life! Touring…24 years of it. This summer will be my last tour. I am so encouraged and hopeful and excited and joyful about the next chapter, but to a large extent, I have no idea what it will look like. I just want to glorify God the best way that I can. I want to learn and grow and serve my local church and allow my pastors to equip and affirm those next steps. Lord willing, I want to be used to help people find their purpose.”

Smith will also release his book, Like a River: Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward After Loss and Heartache, in August.  The project was inspired by the loss of his youngest son River who died of an accidental drowning in the family pool in 2019 at age 3.  Smith and his alter ego Earl Dibbs Jr. will wrap up their country music careers with his Like a River tour, named after his late son. The tour begins Thursday in Oshkosh, Wisc. before wrapping up in July.

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‘John Wick’ spinoff ‘Ballerina’ w/ Ana de Armas set for summer 2024

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Lionsgate announced the “John Wick” spinoff movie “Ballerina,” starring Ana de Armas, will debut in theaters June 7, 2024.  Ballerina takes place between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum (2019) and John Wick: Chapter 4, released this past March.

Ballerina will expand on a character enigmatically named Ballerina, introduced in 2019’s “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.” According to a statement, de Armas will star as Rooney, “an assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma” who seeks revenge on her family’s killers. Ian McShane and Keanu Reeves will reprise their roles as Winston Scott and John Wick, respectively. In addition, late actor Lance Reddick appears as his John Wick character, Charon. Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Norman Reedus and Catalina Sandino Moreno also star.

Ballerina is written by Shay Hatten and directed by Len Wiseman (‘Underworld’, ‘Live Free or Die Hard’), with John Wick director Chad Stahelski serving as producer.

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Take a look at the trailer for ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’

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Disney shared a trailer for the new film Indiana Jones filfm, ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.’

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny follows professor and archaeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) on a final adventure to secure the Dial of Destiny, a ‘powerful and mysterious object that could change the course of history.’

The film, set in 1969, features scenes featuring a digitally de-aged Ford as a younger Indy. The trailer shows Indy (Ford) search for the dial alongside his goddaughter, Helena Shaw (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), and take on former Nazi Jürgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen).  Antonio Banderas, John Rhys-Davies, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Thomas Kretschmann, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook and Ethann Isidore also star.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is expected to be the final installment of the franchise. The film will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May, and opens in theaters June 30.

Take a look at the trailer for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny – here.

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Louisville bank gunman legally purchased rifle less than a week before mass shooting

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Officials said on Tuesday that the gunman who killed five co-workers at a Louisville bank on Monday had legally purchased the high-powered rifle used in the mass shooting less than a week ago. Interim Louisville Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel told reporters that the gunman, 25-year-old Connor Sturgeon, bought the AR-15-style weapon from an authorized seller: “We have also learned that he purchased the weapon used in this tragic incident yesterday on April 4. He purchased the weapon legally from one of the local dealerships here in Louisville.”

Louisville Rep. Morgan McGarvey also revealed that the shooter had sent disturbing text messages signaling he was considering harming himself before Monday’s shooting: “We know he left a note, we know he texted or called at least one person to let them know that he was suicidal and contemplating harm. But we don’t have the tools on the books to deal with someone who is an imminent danger to themselves or to others.”

Louisville police also made public the police body camera footage on Tuesday, showing how officers confronted Sturgeon on Monday morning at Old National Bank in downtown Louisville. Two officers, Cory Galloway and Nickolas Wilt, were shot by Sturgeon. Galloway was grazed on his left side, while Wilt was shot in the head. The 26-year-old Wilt underwent surgery Monday and was listed in critical condition; he was a recent academy graduate and on only his fourth shift when he rushed toward the bank alongside his Galloway, his field training officer. Police confirmed that Galloway was the officer who killed Sturgeon.  Police Chief Gwinn-Villaroel said: “I am just truly proud of the heroic actions of those two officers. “They went toward danger in order to save and preserve life and that’s what you saw yesterday. They stopped the threat so other lives could be saved. No hesitation and they did what they were called to do.”

Among the victims were Deana Eckert, 57, was rushed to the hospital following the shooting barrage and died Monday night. Four others — Joshua Barrick, 40; Thomas Elliott, 63; Juliana Farmer, 45; and James Tutt, 64 — died earlier in the day. Jefferson County Coroner’s Office records revealed Tuesday that all five were victims of “multiple gunshot wounds” with homicide listed as the cause of death.

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Manhattan DA sues House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan to block inquiry into Trump case

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On Tuesday, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg filed a lawsuit against Republican House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, asking a court to block elements of the congressional inquiry into his case against former President Donald Trump. Trump pleaded not guilty last week to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to his role in hush money payments made toward the end of his 2016 presidential campaign.

Bragg called the GOP’s inquiry an “unprecedently brazen and unconstitutional attack” of an ongoing investigation, and said in the suit that allowing Jordan’s demands would cause “imminent irreparable harm if the secret and privileged material is compelled to be disclosed.” Bragg’s suit asked the court to block Jordan’s subpoena of former Assistant DA Mark Pomerantz. Jordan has requested that Pomerantz to sit for a deposition as part of the Judiciary panel’s investigation into the indictment of Trump.

Bragg said in a statement Tuesday: “Chairman Jordan’s subpoena is an unconstitutional attempt to undermine an ongoing New York felony criminal prosecution and investigation. As our complaint details, this is an unprecedented, illegitimate interference by Congress that lacks any legal merit and defies basic principles of federalism.”  The lawsuit from Bragg is the culmination of an ongoing dispute between Bragg and Jordan, who issued the subpoena to Pomerantz two days after former President Trump was charged with 34 felony counts. Bragg said that Jordan was attempting to “undermine” the criminal case against Trump by seeking Pomerantz’s testimony.

In response, Jordan tweeted that the lawsuit attempts to block congressional oversight: “First, they indict a president for no crime. Then, they sue to block congressional oversight when we ask questions about the federal funds they say they used to do it.”

A federal judge in New York has scheduled an April 19 hearing for Bragg’s lawsuit.

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George Strait returning to his home state for two shows in Forth Worth, Texas

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George Strait will return to his home state to perform back-to-back shows at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas on Nov. 17 and 18, 2023.  Strait will be joined by Caitlyn Smith, who will be opening for him on both nights.

Strait is also scheduled for a few stadium performances over the summer, making stops at six sporting venues, including two nights at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on July 28 and 29. Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town are scheduled as opening acts on those date

Strait has also spent the past several years performing on his Strait to Vegas residency since 2016. The last shows took place in Dec. 2022 at T-Mobile Arena, marking his 35th and 36th time playing the venue.

Tickets for Strait’s 2023 Fort Worth shows go on sale Friday, April 14 at 11AM ET. via Ticketmaster. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public through Thursday, April 13th at 10 pm CT.

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Ashley McBryde shares new song “The Devil I Know”

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Ashley McBryde has released a new song from her upcoming album called “The Devil I Know,” written by McBryde with Jeremy Stover and Bobby Pinson.

McBryde took to social media to announce the new track: “I walked in and sat down with Bobby Pinson and Jeremy Stover August 12, 2020, and THIS song came out … We’re all the time hearing somethin’ from somebody who thinks they know what’s best for us. Lose weight, your hair’s too curly, change this, change that. When things just seem to go better when you trust your own lens to see what’s good for you. Stick to the devil you know.”

Ashley McBryde started 2023 with her first-ever Grammy win — Ashley’s duet with Carly Pearce, “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” took home the trophy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. Shortly after, McBryde and her Lindeville collaborators took their character-driven album to the Ryman Auditorium for a special two-night performance.

Take a listen to “The Devil I Know” – here.

Ashley McBryde Sticks to Her Vices in “The Devil I Know”

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Kim Kardashian to star in Season 12 of ‘American Horror Story’

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Kim Kardashian is set to join Season 12 of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series “American Horror Story.” Kardashian made the announcement on her Instagram account, posting a teaser video along with the cryptic “👀🩸” 

Kardashian will be joining “American Horror Story” regular Emma Roberts in the 12th season, which will be called “Delicate.”  Roberts posted the same video as Kardashian with the caption, “This summer…Kim and I are DELICATE.”  Season 12 will mark Roberts’ return the franchise; she last appeared in 2019, having starred in four other seasons.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, the role was written specifically by Murphy for Kardashian, who are friends. Kardashian has acted before, but this would mark her first high-profile role. Murphy said in a statement: “Kim is among the biggest and brightest television stars in the world and we are thrilled to welcome her to the ‘AHS’ family. Emma and I are excited about collaborating with this true force in the culture. Halley Feiffer has written a fun, stylish, and ultimately terrifying role, especially for Kim, and this season is ambitious and unlike anything we have ever done.”

The 12th season’s title, Delicate, is partially based on Danielle Valentine’s upcoming novel Delicate Condition, which will be released in August. The book is described “a gripping thriller that follows a woman convinced a sinister figure is going to great lengths to make sure her pregnancy never happens―while the men in her life refuse to believe a word she says.”  Halley Feiffer, who has penned episodes on “American Horror Story” and “American Crime Story,” will write all episodes and serve as showrunner on the 12th season.  In an Instagram post, Feiffer wrote, “Writing every episode and showrunning a @ryanmurphyproductions show is a dream for any writer. For someone who has called this man my hero and inspiration for 20 years, it’s unreal. Not to mention working with these two iconic women. Cannot wait to share our baby with you.” 

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‘Cruel Intentions’ series is in the works at Amazon

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Amazon is working on a series inspired by the 1999 teen drama, Cruel Intentions, which starred Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon and Selma Blair. According to TVLine, Amazon has placed an eight-episode series order for the TV adaptation of the film, with production set to get underway in early June in Toronto. Variety reports the series is expected to premiere on the company’s Amazon Freevee free streaming service; however insiders say there’s a chance the series could shift to sibling streamer Prime Video.

The latest iteration of the story will be set at an elite university in Washington, D.C. and follows ‘two ruthless step-siblings who will do anything to stay at the top of the Greek Life hierarchy at their elite college. When a brutal hazing incident threatens the entire Panhellenic system, they’ll do whatever is necessary to preserve their power and reputations… including seducing the daughter of the U.S. vice president.’

‘Cruel Intentions’ Series Adaptation Lands Greenlight At Amazon

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