Month: October 2025

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Zac Brown Band adds two more dates to Las Vegas’ Sphere residency

Zac Brown of Zac Brown Band performs at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival. Las Vegas^ NV^ USA - September 21^ 2019:

Due to overwhelming demand, Zac Brown Band has announced two additional Las Vegas Sphere shows with their Love & Fear show at the venue.

The limited engagement is set to take place on December 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th, 2025; as well as Friday, January 9th, and Saturday, January 10th, 2026, with the two new dates added on January 16th and 17th. 

The band will premiere songs from their new album, Love & Fear—due out on the opening day of the Las Vegas engagement—alongside many of their beloved hits. Four tracks from the forthcoming album have already been released, including: “I Ain’t Worried About It,” “Let It Run” featuring Snoop Dogg, “Butterfly” featuring Dolly Parton, and “Give It Away.”  Preorder Love & Fear – HERE.

Brown shared in a statement: “Bringing our new album Love & Fear to Sphere in Las Vegas is a dream come true. It’s my masterpiece so far. This show is the story of my life that I have never shared, a journey through my imagination, music and stories that have defined who I am. All of this brought to life in the incredible immersive environment of Sphere. It will be a unique experience where you can really feel every note, every word, right there with us. We can’t wait to share it with the fans.”

For tickets, head to Zac Brown Band’s website. You can also head HERE for more information.

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Patricia Clarkson joining Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Ransom Canyon’ Season 2

Patricia Clarkson attends Bombshell special screening at Jazz at Lincoln Center New York^ NY - December 16^ 2019

Actress Patricia Clarkson is joining the sophomore season of the Netflix series Ransom Canyon, starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly.

Clarkson will guest star as Claire O’Grady, the “maternal and self-involved” mother of “concert pianist turned dance hall owner” Quinn (Kelly).

Netflix had previously announced that the modern western drama was renewed for Season 2. The first season of the series – an adaptation of Jodi Thomas’ books – featured 10 episodes and was executive produced by showrunner April Blair. Set in Texas Hill Country, Ransom Canyon is currently filming in New Mexico, with production set to return to Netflix Studios Albuquerque (where Season 1 was based).  Duhamel wrote on Instagram at the time: “Ransom Canyon Season 2? Yee-haw! @netflix”

Showrunner April Blair said after the show’s renewal: “I couldn’t be happier that Netflix is ready to get back in the saddle for Ransom Canyon! Our dreamy little corner of Texas Hill Country is full of stories still untold, and we can’t wait to bring them to our incredible fans. Get ready for another ride.”

In addition to Duhamel and Kelly, Season 1 starred James Brolin, Eoin Macken, Lizzy Greene, Andrew Liner, Garrett Wareing, Jack Schumacher and Marianly Tejada. With the exception of Brolin, the rest of the cast will return for Season 2. Ransom Canyon is also set to cast a new character that was introduced at the end of the Season 1 finale, the wife of Yancy (Schumacher).

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John Krasinski returning to direct/write/produce ‘A Quiet Place Part III’

John Krasinski attends the Season Two Premiere of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan at Metrograph on October 29^ 2019 in New York City.

John Krasinski is returning as writer, director and producer of A Quiet Place Part III, which is scheduled to hit theaters on July 9, 2027.

Krasinski announced on social media that he will take the helm of the next installment in the series; no cast or plot details have been shared.

Krasinski wrote, directed, produced and stared in the first film in the franchise, which also featured his wife, Emily Blunt, as well as Noah Jupe and Millicent Simmonds. The A Quiet Place franchise has grossed over $900 million worldwide across its three films — which is comprised of John Krasinski’s A Quiet Place and A Quiet Place Part II, as well as the Michael Sarnoski-directed spinoff prequel film, A Quiet Place: Day One.

The first film introduced the Abbott family, which included Lee Abbott (Krasinski), his pregnant wife Evelyn (Emily Blunt), deaf daughter Regan (Millicent Simmonds), and young son Marcus (Noah Jupe), who have to fight for survival on their rural farmhouse in upstate New York as their world is overrun by vicious, blind monsters that hunt their prey through their enhanced hearing. The family is forced to live in silence in response, adapting sign language to communicate and walking barefoot on sand to damper the sounds of their steps.

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Listen to Maren Morris’ song “Be a B**ch” from ‘Dreamsicle (Deluxe)’

Maren Morris at the Critics Choice Awards 2025. SANTA MONICA^ USA. February 07^ 2025

Maren Morris’ unfiltered new single, “Be a B**ch,” is available now, and is one of four new tracks to be featured on her Dreamsicle (Deluxe) album. Also featured on Dreamsicle (Deluxe) are the tracks “In Love With Me;” “Running;” and “Earth Angle.”

Be a B**ch was produced by Jimmy Robbins and co-written by Maren with longtime collaborator Laura Veltz. Morris shares: “After telling my friends in the session about a recent traumatic dating story, I said everything that became a lyric: “my reputation precedes me, your hairline recedes you” thinking nothing would ever actually go into our song that day, because it’s “too mean.” then I realized I occasionally water my thoughts down to spare a person’s feelings. who is that helping? the person who hurt you that you’ll never see again, or is it empowering you to take back your humor of a situation? I don’t need to be a pristine heroine you screwed over, I deserve to be mad and eternalize that ego bruise into song. “be a bitch” is for anyone who ever let themselves down by being too nice to someone who was going to take advantage either way.”

Morris is currently on the road with The Dreamsicle Tour, spanning over 40 dates across North America, the UK, and Europe through November 20.

See the official visualizer for ‘be a b**tch’ – HERE.

Stream Dreamsicle (Deluxe) – HERE.

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At least 3 injured in shooting outside dorm at Oklahoma State University

OSU Lettering on brick column on the Oklahoma State University Campus Stillwater^ OK - October 21^ 2022

At least three people were injured early Sunday morning, Oct. 19, after a shooting took place outside a dormitory at Oklahoma State University during the school’s homecoming weekend.

The Oklahoma State University Police Department responded to a call about a gunshot victim at the McDonald’s on Duck Street in Stillwater, Oklahoma around 3:40 a.m. OSU officers arrived first and provided medical assistance to an individual with gunshot wounds. Around the same time, reports of shots fired near campus came in, prompting officers to head toward OSU’s Carreker East Residential Hall on McElroy Road. According to local news affiliate News 9, one Carreker East resident reported hearing multiple gunshots during the early morning hours and saw students running outside from his balcony.

OSU Chief of Police Michael Beckner confirmed that three individuals were shot, one OSU student and two non-students. Two victims were transported to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, where they underwent surgery and are in stable condition. The third victim was treated at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa and has since been released.

The shooting happened amid Oklahoma State University’s 2025 homecoming festivities, known as “America’s Greatest Homecoming.” The weekend drew large crowds of alumni, students, and families for events such as the Sea of Orange Parade, tailgates, and the football game against the University of Cincinnati.

University officials have urged students who do not live in Carreker East to stay away from the area while the investigation continues. While the investigation remains ongoing, campus police have assured students and residents that there is no current threat to the university community.  Police said in a statement that “initial reports indicate a large, private party occurred at an off-campus locationheld at the Payne County Expo Center that ended around 2:30 to 3 a.m. A dispute that began there is thought to have continued near campus, eventually leading to the shooting.. After the gathering disbanded, some attendees returned to Carreker East where the shooting occurred.” No shots were fired inside the building, which houses approximately 62 students.

Officials have not said whether any of the injured individuals were involved in the shooting. No arrests have been made at this time, but police say they have strong leads and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact OSU Police at 405-744-6523 or submit anonymous tips via live chat in the Rave Guardian app. Updates will be posted at safety.okstate.edu.

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One dead, 13 others injured in hit-and-run at a children’s birthday party in Maryland

Prince George's County^ Maryland police car sits parked on a street in National Harbor in front of a public parking garage.

A hit-and-run at a children’s birthday party in Bladensburg, Maryland, has left one person dead and 13 people injured, including five adults and eight children ranging in age from 1 to 17 years old. The incident took place in Bladensburg in Prince George’s County, around six miles from Washington, D.C.

According to Bladensburg Police Department (BPD) officials, the crash happened around 10:14 p.m. on Oct. 18, when a vehicle traveling from Annapolis Road struck a group of people gathered outside a home on the 4100 block of 56th Avenue. In a statement, the BPD said the vehicle “struck several individuals gathered in front of a residence” before the driver fled the scene on foot. The driver was later identified as a 66-year-old man from Washington, D.C., though his name was not disclosed. He turned himself in and was interviewed by a crash investigator, police said in a later update on Sunday. Authorities are consulting with the Prince George’s County state’s attorney and criminal charges are pending against the driver.

According to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department, the deceased victim was later identified by police as 31-year-old Ashley Hernandez Gutierrez, of Washington, D.C.  Six of the children were treated and released, and one was admitted to a hospital and is in stable condition. Three adult victims were admitted to the hospital and are in stable condition, one is pending treatment, and another has been released, police said.

The Bladensburg Police Department is leading the investigation, with assistance from Prince George’s County Police. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Bladensburg Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 301-864-6080.

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Ty Herndon, Ashley McBryde reimagine ‘A Man Holdin’ On (To A Woman Lettin’ Go)’

Ty Herndon attends the 2019 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 5^ 2019 in Nashville^ Tennessee.

Ty Herndon has teamed up with Ashley McBryde for a reimagined version of his 1998 hit “A Man Holdin’ On (To a Woman Lettin’ Go)”.

The track is the second single from Herndon’s highly anticipated new double album THIRTY, which celebrates his three-decade career, set to be released in two installments. Volume One features reimagined versions of Herndon’s most beloved hits.

“A Man Holdin’ On” was written by Gene Dobbins, John Ramey, and Bobby Taylor and became one of Herndon’s signature songs in the late ’90s. He shared: “This song has always been one of the most emotional songs in my catalog. To revisit it with someone as fearless and gifted as Ashley was both humbling and electric. We didn’t just sing the song – we lived it.:

Take a listen to “A Man Holdin’ On (To a Woman Lettin’ Go)” – HERE.

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Grand Ole Opry releasing 100th anniversary album ‘Opry 100: Country’s Greatest Songs’

Aug 08^ 2023-Nashville^ TN: Aerial view of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville Tennessee.

The Grand Ole Opry have partnered with Virgin Music Group to release OPRY 100: Country’s Greatest Songs, commemorating 100 years of the Opry featuring 20 never before released live recordings. OPRY 100: Country’s Greatest Songs is set for release on November 7, shortly before the institution’s 100th anniversary on November 28.

The first single from the star-studded collection is “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” performed by Ashley McBryde, originally recorded by Hank Williams in 1952. Other tracks appearing on the collection include “Devil Went Down to Georgia” by The Charlie Daniels Band, “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash, “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’” by Darius Rucker, “Forever and Ever, Amen” by Randy Travis, “Coal Miner’s Daughter” by Loretta Lynn, and many more.

Dan Rogers, Executive Vice President and Executive Producer of the Grand Ole Opry, shares: “for me, this collection of great songs truly captures the spirit of the Opry and our centennial celebration. These songs, voted on by Opry fans, come to life through remarkable live performances pulled from our rich archives. From debuts of songs that went on to become classics, to covers of past Opry members’ standards by current members of the cast, to vocal collaborations so perfect it’s hard to believe they were recorded live just one time, I believe the project is truly historic.”

Jacqueline Saturn, President of North America and EVP, Global Artist Relations Virgin Music Group, added: “The Grand Ole Opry is the pinnacle of success and greatness in country music. To be working with the team at the Opry to put out this commemorative album is really a huge career milestone for so many of us at Virgin Music Group. We can’t wait for fans all over the world to hear this incredible collection.”

Preorder OPRY 100: Country’s Greatest Songs – HERE.

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See Glen Powell in the trailer for ‘The Running Man’ remake

Glen Powell attends the "Twisters" European Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square in London^ England. London^ United Kingdom - July 8^ 2024

Paramount Pictures has teased the remake of the 1987 film The Running Man, starring Glen Powell as Ben Richards – a man who is blacklisted from working, but is intent on providing for his sick daughter. His plight prompts him to join a high-stakes TV competition, The Running Man.

In addition to Powell, “The Running Man” also stars Colman Domingo, William H. Macy, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Katy O’Brian, Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, and Michael Cera.

The film is a remake of the 1987 feature film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger; both the original film and the remake are adaptations of Stephen King’s 1982 novel of the same name. According to the official synopsis, “The Running Man is the top-rated show on television — a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.”

The latest trailer for the film opens with Ben Richards (Powell) reflecting on his choice to enter a deadly game that could win him a large sum of money should he survive. The game is broadcast on television as he tries to survive the assassins hunting him, where he makes the crazy choice to enter the game regardless, in hopes of securing the money so he can support his family.

The Running Man arrives in theaters Nov. 14; see the trailer – HERE.

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Elle Fanning stars in the trailer for ‘Predator: Badlands’

Elle Fanning at the 19th Annual L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth Celebration at NeueHouse Hollywood. LOS ANGELES^ CA. November 21^ 2024

The new trailer for “Predator: Badlands” gives viewers a closer look at the latest installment in the “Predator” franchise.

The film stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as Thia and Dek. The film “is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator (Schuster-Koloamatangi), outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary,” per an official synopsis.

“Predator: Badlands” is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who also helmed “Prey” and Hulu’s “Predator: Killer of Killers.”  The film is produced by John Davis, Trachtenberg, Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt and Brent O’Connor.

“Predator: Badlands” premieres in theaters November 7; see the trailer: HERE.

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