Month: September 2024

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Country Daypop

Blake Shelton set for Las Vegas Residency at The Colosseum

Blake Shelton at the Walk of Fame Ceremony for Gwen Stefani on October 19^ 2023 in Hollywood^ CA

Blake Shelton is set for a new Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Shelton’s residency begins February 5 with performances scheduled through February 15, 2025.

Shelton posted on his socials: “I’ve been so excited to share this news with y’all.. VEGAS!!!!! We’re coming to The Colosseum at @CaesarsPalace this February. Tickets go on-sale to the public Friday, August 16th, but y’all can sign up for exclusive presale access at https://blakeshelton.com/vegas”

Shelton, 48, shared: “We’ve been talking about a Vegas residency for a few years, and all the pieces just came together for a run next year. The Colosseum is such an iconic venue, and I’m excited to bring some honky-tonk neon to the Palace. If you’re going to have a stake in Las Vegas, you got to do a residency also if you’re an artist.”

Shelton recently wrapped his 2024 Back To The Honky Tonk Tour; he has not released an album since 2021’s Body Language, but joined Post Malone on his recent single “Pour Me a Drink.”

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Thomas Rhett shares video for ‘After All The Bars Are Closed’

Thomas Rhett performs on September 28^ 2015 at the iHeartRadio Theater in New York City.

Thomas Rhett has shared the video for “After All the Bars Are Closed,” off his seventh studio album About a Woman produced by Dann Huff and Julian Bunetta. The song follows the previously-released tracks “Gone Country” and “Overdrive,” and “Beautiful As You.”

Rhett also contributed to the Twisters: The Album soundtrack with the track “Feelin’ Country’, and also recently announced a mini-residency at the BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas in December.

Listen to Thomas Rhett’s ‘After All The Bars Are Closed’ – HERE.
To stream ‘About A Woman,’ head HERE.

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Tim Allen returning to ABC in new series ‘Shifting Gears’ with Kat Dennings

LOS ANGELES - FEB 06: Actor Tim Allen arrives for the FOX Winter TCA 2019 on February 6^ 2019 in Los Angeles^ CA

ABC has ordered a new sitcom starring Tim Allen and Kat Dennings. According to multiple reports (including Deadline and Variety) Allen and Dennings will team up in a new comedy titled “Shifting Gears.”

The pilot for Shifting Gears was announced in March, but the show was just officially green-lit. Mike Scully and Julie Thacker Scully — who were originally announced as writers and executive producers on “Shifting Gears” — have since exited the series, but will be credited as executive producers on the pilot episode. The search is now on for a new showrunner.

Shifting Gears is said to revolve around Allen, a widower who runs a classic car workshop, and his estranged daughter, Dennings who shows up with her own teenage children. A network synopsis said the show follows Matt (Allen), “the stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt’s estranged daughter (Dennings) and her teenage kids move into his house, the real restoration begins.”

Veteran actor Daryl “Chill” Mitchell is also cast on the showas Stitch, with Maxwell Simkins as Carter, and Barrett Margolis as Georgia. Allen serves as an executive producer in the series along with Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Richard Baker, Rick Messina and John Pasquin.

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Billy Crystal, Judith Light to star in Apple TV+ psychological thriller ‘Before’

Billy Crystal at the "Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind" HBO Premiere Screening at the TCL Chinese Theater 6 on June 27^ 2018 in Los Angeles^ CA

Apple TV+  series is teasing the new show Before, described as a “supernatural mystery series”starring Billy Crystal and Judith Light. A social media post read: “When a troubled young boy suffering from violent fears and frequent nightmares shows up on Eli’s doorstep, he must unravel the unexplained connection between them. The new psychological thriller series #Before premieres October 25 on Apple TV+”

A series synopsis reads: Eli (Crystal), is navigating the loss of wife Lynn (Light), when he meets Noah (Jacobi Jupe), who is suffering with severe anxiety and nightmares. The child “seems to have a haunting connection to Eli’s past … as Eli attempts to help Noah, their mysterious bond deepens.” In addition to Crystal, Light and Jupe, Before also stars Rosie Perez, Maria Dizzia and Ava Lalezarzadeh.

Crystal executive produces with Eric Roth and showrunner and writer Sarah Thorp. Adam Bernstein is the pilot director and Jet Wilkinson is the producing director.

Apple TV+ will release the first two episodes Oct. 25, with additional episodes dropping on a weekly basis after that.

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2 dead, 4 injured after man drives his car through restaurant patio in Minnesota

Minneapolis Police car in downtown Minneapolis^ Minnesota^ MN USA^ May 5^ 2023.

Two people were killed and four others injured after a man drove his car through a restaurant patio in a Minneapolis suburb over the weekend (per The Associated Press.)

The man drove his car through a restaurant patio where a group of medical workers were celebrating in a Minneapolis suburb on Sunday, with surveillance footage captured the unidenfitied man driving into the outdoor patio of the Park Tavern in St. Louis Park, located west of Minneapolis. The footage shows the man entering the restaurant parking lot on Sunday evening but not going inside. He attempted to park, then drove into the outdoor patio.

The driver was arrested for criminal vehicular homicide. Police did not offer additional details on a potential motive, nor did they identify the victims. In a written statement on Monday, Annelise Heitkamp, a spokesperson for Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, said one of the people who died and the four who were injured worked at the facility. Said Heitkamp: “Following the tragic incident at Park Tavern, we’re grieving the loss of a loved and respected colleague and friend to many here at Methodist Hospital and HealthPartners. Our thoughts are with our colleague’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”

A spokesperson for HealthPartners, a healthcare nonprofit that operates Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, told KARE-TV that nurses and staffers from the facility were among the victims.  Dr. Thomas Stark from Methodist Hospital told KSTP-TV that the group of colleagues went to Park Tavern on Sunday night to celebrate with one of the nurses, who was leaving her role for a new position. Park Tavern owner Phil Weber also told the news station that the second person who died is Kristina Folkerts, 30, a server at the restaurant.

The Minnesota State Patrol said that a law enforcement investigation into the episode is ongoing.

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4 killed in shooting at Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line train station

CTA Chicago Transit Authority elevated train tracks with green line train going through the tunnel above the Illinois Institute of Technology McCormick Tribune Campus Cente. Chicago^ IL April 20^ 2020

Officials confirmed that four people were killed in a shooting early Monday on a Chicago Transit Authority train in Forest Park, Illinois.

The Forest Park Police Department said in a Facebook post that they received a 911 call around 5:27 a.m. about three people shot on a westbound train at the CTA Blue Line station at 711 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, just west of Chicago, around 5:30 a.m. local time. Authorities cleared the station, finding four victims — three were pronounced dead on scene, and the fourth was taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, where they died.

Forest Park police, along with CTA security, used video surveillance to help identify the offender; with Chicago Police later locating the suspect who matched the description on a CTA Pink Line train. The subject was taken into custody and a firearm was found. According to Forest Park officials, only one suspect is believed to have been involved in the shooting, which was targeted.

The CTA said in a Monday afternoon news briefing that the incident was a “heinous and egregious act of violence” that “should never have occurred, none the less on a public transit train. As soon as it was reported, CTA immediately deployed resources to assist the Forest Park Police in their investigation into the matter, including review of all possible security camera footage, which proved to be vital in aiding local enforcement.”

The CTA said it will continue to work with local law enforcement regarding the ongoing investigation.

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Stream Sugarland’s new EP ‘There Goes The Neighborhood’

Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland attend the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas^ Nevada on April 3^ 2011.

Sugarland – featuring Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush – announced their new 4-song, surprise EP shortly before dropping ‘There Goes The Neighborhood’, marking the duo’s first new solo music since their 2018 album, Bigger.

Nettles shared following the release of the project: “In a world that is increasingly becoming more digitally fabricated and fractured, it’s nice to play with the timeless wisdom of how ‘newer doesn’t always mean better’ throughout the new EP, and it’s always exciting to celebrate some new Sugarland music!”  ‘There Goes The Neighborhood’ features lyrics penned by some of Nashville’s best artists including Thomas Rhett, Maren Morris, Rhett Akins, Ryan Hurd, Emily Weisband and more.

Sugarland is also set to hit the road with Little Big Town on the 2024 Take Me Home Tour (named for Little Big Town and Sugarland’s cover/duet), kicking off on October 24th in Greenville, South Carolina.  Said Kristian Bush “I’m so excited to be out on the road again with Jennifer and with our dear friends Little Big Town. If that isn’t enough to get you screaming, we’re also putting out new music. For this EP, we decided to reach out to some of the best songwriters in Nashville and ask them to send us their best songs. Typically, we write or co-write most of our songs, but with a town full of the world’s best creators, why not experiment and see what we could find. Can’t wait to play these new ones loud and hear everyone sing along.”

To stream ‘There Goes The Neighborhood’ head HERE.

 

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Randy Houser, Riley Green team up for “Rub A Little Dirt On It”

Randy Houser performs at Vanderbilt Stadium on July 11^ 2015 in Nashville^ Tennessee.

Randy Houser has teamed with Riley Green for “Rub A Little Dirt On It,” from his album Note To Self and written by Houser with Jeff Hyde and Ryann Tyndell.

Shares Houser: “I thought Riley’s voice would be perfect for ‘Rub A Little Dirt On It’. He has a down-to-earth quality that really matches the spirit of this song.”

Houser and Moore will embark on their co-headlining Country Round Here Tonight Tour on Sept. 5 in Charlotte, NC, with 12 shows across the South, Northeast and Midwest through October, including stops in Asbury Park, N.J., Philadelphia, Pa., Houston, Texas and Indianapolis, Ind.  Houser is also set to join HARDY for two dates at Red Rocks Amphitheatre for the QUIT!! Tour Oct. 20 and Oct. 21.

Take a listen to Rub A Little Dirt On It: HERE.

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Colin Jost to host ‘Pop Culture Jeopardy!’ spinoff

Colin Jost at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards - Arrivals at the Microsoft Theater on September 17^ 2017 in Los Angeles^ CA

Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost has been tapped as the host of Prime Video’s upcoming Pop Culture Jeopardy! Jost  – a writer/actor/comedian – has been a staff writer at NBC’s SNL since 2005, and co-anchor of “Weekend Update” since 2014.  Jost quipped after his new hosting gig was announced: “What is: I’m excited.”

The show’s official description: “Pop Culture Jeopardy! is a brand-new twist on the classic quiz show’s answer-and-question format that combines the academic rigor of Jeopardy! with the excitement and unpredictability of pop culture. Contestants, playing in teams of three, will need to be experts in categories from Alternative Rock to The Avengers; Broadway to MMA; Gen Z to Zendaya as they compete in a tournament-style event for the grand prize and ultimate bragging rights.”

Lauren Anderson, head of brand and content innovation, Amazon MGM Studios, said in a statement: “We’re thrilled to welcome the multi-talented Colin Jost as the host of Pop Culture Jeopardy! Colin’s wry affability and pop culture fluency make him uniquely qualified as the perfect host for this new iteration of the beloved franchise.”

Production on Pop Culture Jeopardy! began in August; a premiere date has not yet been set.

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Seth Meyers’ new HBO comedy special set to debut this fall

LOS ANGELES - MAY 17: Seth Meyers at the "Late Night with Seth Meyers" FYC event^ at the Television Academy on May 17^ 2019 in North Hollywood^ CA

Late Night host Seth Meyers will release his first HBO comedy special, with the network sharing in a press release that the stand-up comedy special will premiere this fall, also streaming on Max. Meyers’ last comedy special, Lobby Baby, was released on Netflix in 2019.

Meyers joked in a statement: “Critics say it’s the special my kids will be talking about in therapy twenty years from now!”  Added Nina Rosenstein, EVP of HBO Programming, Late Night and Specials: “As longtime fans, we’re so happy to partner with Seth on his first HBO special. He’s such a charismatic storyteller and we’ve always loved the way he reaches people on such a personal level. This special is endlessly relatable and so much fun to watch.”

Per Deadline, Meyers, 50, filmed the special in front of a live audience at The Vic Theatre in Chicago. aThe special is written and performed by Meyers, directed by Neal Brennan, and executive produced by Meyers and Mike Shoemaker.

Meyers came to fame as a writer and cast member on Saturday Night Live and has hosted Late Night since 2014.

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