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Harry Brant, Son of Stephanie Seymour and Peter Brant, Dies at 24

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Harry Brant, the younger son of billionaire publisher Peter Brant and model Stephanie Seymour, has died. The 24-year-old socialite and fashionista was found dead Sunday of an accidental drug overdose, his parents said in statement.  Brant’s parents said Brant died just days before he was to re-enter rehab.

Brant and Seymour said: “It is with enormous sorrow that we share with you the news that our beloved son, Harry Brant, lost his battle with addiction and died due to an accidental overdose of prescription medication. Our hearts are shattered. We will forever be saddened that Harry’s life was cut short by this devastating disease. We ask that you please allow our family privacy as we attempt to cope with the loss of our beautiful, beautiful boy.”

Brant was a staple of New York’s fashion scene, along with his brother, Peter Brant II. Brant modeled for Balmain and Italian Vogue, and launched a unisex makeup line for MAC with his brother in 2015. His parents said he had hoped to expand his role creatively at Peter Brant’s Interview magazine.

Stephanie Seymour’s son, Harry Brant, dies at 24 from accidental overdose, family says

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Harry Brant, a rising model and son of supermodel Stephanie Seymour and publisher Peter M….
 

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All five seasons of ‘The Muppet Show’ coming to Disney+ this February

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Disney+ said in a press release Tuesday that all five seasons of The Muppet Show is coming to Disney+ in February. The variety series will start streaming Feb. 19.

The Muppet Show, created by Jim Henson and featuring his Muppet puppet characters, aired from 1976 to 1981. Seasons 4 and 5 were previously unreleased on home entertainment. The Muppet Show features beloved Muppets characters, including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo and the Swedish Chef, as well as a variety of famous guest stars.

Kermit the Frog said, “It’s going to be great to welcome back longtime fans, and to give a new generation of fans a chance to see how we got our start, how Miss Piggy became a star and so much more. Today, I’m proud to say: ‘It’s time to play the music, light the lights and meet the Muppets on Disney Plus tonight!’ And as for Statler and Waldorf, the two old guys in the balcony, I can only add: ‘Sorry, guys, but… here we go again.'”

The Muppet Show is getting a long-awaited streaming release on Disney+

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Disney+ is finally ready to play the music and light the lights. All five seasons of The Muppet…
 

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Inauguration rehearsal interrupted by security alert due to nearby fire

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Inauguration rehearsals in Washington, D.C., were interrupted and the U.S. Capitol was locked down Monday after a nearby fire caused a temporary security alert. The U.S. Secret Service said in an announcement that the Capitol complex was shut down “out of an abundance of caution” in response to “a small fire in the area of 1st and F streets SE.” The emergency alert was issued just as a dress rehearsal for the swearing-in of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice president-elect Kamala Harris was about to begin. Participants for the outdoor event were rushed back into the building; when the threat was cleared, rehearsals resumed.

The actual inauguration will take place Wednesday on the West front of the U.S. Capitol building at noon. Biden will deliver an inaugural address, though most of the events will be virtual this year, because of the pandemic and security threats after the storming of the U.S. Capitol by a mob on Jan. 6.

On Wednesday afternoon, the oaths of office will be followed by the Pass In Review on the East front of the building with members of the military, which is the traditional ceremony for the peaceful transfer of power to a new commander-in-chief.

“Celebrating America,” a 90-minute live special, will air Wednesday evening and will feature remarks from Biden and Harris, as well as tributes to COVID-19 first responders.

Live Updates: Nearby fire prompts brief security scare at Capitol

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Capitol Police said a fire under a highway several blocks south of the Capitol prompted a lockdown.
 

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President-elect Joe Biden volunteers, President Trump works on MLK Day of Service

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President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day volunteering as the Presidential Inauguration Committee partnered with local, state and national organizations virtually for a National Day of Service. The Bidens filled food boxes at Philabundance, a hunger relief organization in Philadelphia. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff volunteered at Martha’s Table in Washington, D.C. A statement by the inauguration committee said, “The National Day of Service is an opportunity for all Americans to unite and serve at a time when the global pandemic calls on all of us to work together and support our communities.”

The White House designated Monday as a working day for President Donald Trump. A daily schedule released by the White House to reporters said, “President Trump will work from early in the morning until late in the evening. He will make many calls and have many meetings.”

The inaugural committee sponsored a “United We Serve” virtual celebration with participants including the surviving children of King — the Rev. Dr.Bernice King and Martin Luther King III. The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. was closed to the public through Thursday for security reasons connected with Wednesday’s inauguration.

On MLK Day, Biden volunteers, Trump adds names to his proposed statue garden

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Trump’s 1776 Commission also released a report attacking “identity politics.”
 

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Kip Moore releases new song “How High” and announces Ryman Auditorium Show

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Kip Moore has released another new song from his upcoming extended record Wild World Deluxe, the track “How High.” Moore also shared a new video for the song produced and co-written by Moore. You can view the video at the link – here.

Moore’s 17-track collection, Wild World Deluxe, will be available on February 12 and is available to pre-order now here.  To celebrate the release Moore also announced a special concert event, WILD WORLD DELUXE: LIVE AT THE RYMAN set for release day (2/12), taking place at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN at 8pm CT, Tickets to the global livestream event will be available beginning Tuesday, Jan 19 at ryman.com/event/kip-moore/. The show will also benefit ACM Lifting Lives, with $1 from every ticket sold being donated to the cause. 

Kip Moore Announces Ryman Auditorium Concert to Celebrate ‘Wild World Deluxe’

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Kip Moore and a small group of socially distanced fans will celebrate his new album at the Ryman…
 

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Willie Nelson Shares Lyric Video for “That’s Life”

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Willie Nelson and Frank Sinatra were close friends, and the two even went on to play shows together. In 2018, Nelson released My Way, remaking some of Sinatra’s best-known songs.

On February 26th, Nelson will release That’s Life, another set of Sinatra classics. In addition to hits like the title track and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” he includes lesser-known songs like “Just in Time” and “The Lonesome Road” from 1959. The album was largely recorded at Capitol Studios in Hollywood, where Sinatra recorded from 1956 to 1961.

Nelson has released the lyric video for the title track, which you can view at the link – here.

Willie Nelson Shares New Single and Lyric Video for “That’s Life”

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Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, announces the premiere of…
 

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‘Ozark’ and ‘The Crown’ lead the Critics Choice Awards Nominations:

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Netflix’s Ozark and The Crown each earned six Critics Choice Award nominations, announced on Monday.  Streaming service Netflix led the field with 26 nominations and premium cable network HBO followed close behind with 24 nods.

Lovecraft Country (HBO), Mrs. America (FX), Schitt’s Creek (Pop) and What We Do in the Shadows (FX) earned five nods apiece, while Better Call Saul (AMC) and The Plot Against America (HBO) each are up for four awards.

Critics Choice Association CEO Joey Berlin said in a statement, “We are so thrilled to be celebrating the incredible work that was released during this extended season. In a year when the need for entertainment was undeniable, the industry rallied to deliver beautiful series that delighted us, educated us, challenged us, and most importantly, brought us all together.”

Winners will be announced during a March 7 ceremony hosted by entertainer Taye Diggs.

Critics’ Choice Awards 2021: The Complete List of TV Nominations

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Critics’ Choice Awards series nominations were revealed on Jan. 18. To see the full list of TV…
 

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Justin Timberlake confirms he and wife Jessica Biel have welcome new son, Phineas

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Justin Timberlake officially announced his wife, actress Jessica Biel, gave birth to their second child in 2020. Timberlake said in an interview that aired on Monday’s edition of The Ellen DeGeneres Show that their infant son’s name is Phineas.

“He’s awesome and he’s so cute,” Timberlake said of his baby boy after DeGeneres asked him for details. “Nobody is sleeping, but we are thrilled.” The couple had not publicly announced they were expecting or had welcomed a child before this confirmation, nor did Timberlake say exactly when Phineas was born.

Timberlake, 39, and Biel, 38, have been married since 2012. They are also the parents of a 5-year-old son named Silas.

Justin Timberlake Confirms Birth of Second Baby With Jessica Biel, Reveals New Son’s Name

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Justin Timberlake has finally confirmed that he and wife Jessica Biel have welcomed their second…
 

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Twitter suspends account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia over election fraud claims

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Twitter temporarily suspended the account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Sunday,  Greene is the Republican U.S. Congresswoman from Georgia who has expressed racist views and support for QAnon conspiracy theories online. The 46-year-old political newcomer was elected to represent Georgia’s 14th District in November. Greene’s account was suspended “without explanation,” she said in a statement, while also condemning big tech companies for “silencing” conservative views.

Shortly before noon on Sunday, Greene posted a clip from an interview with a local news outlet in which she condemned Georgia election officials and expressed support for debunked theories claiming that voting machines, absentee ballots and other issues led to widespread fraud in the state during the presidential election. Twitter responded to the tweet with a message that called the election fraud claim “disputed,” and saying it posed “a risk of violence.”

A statement from Greene’s team on Sunday included screenshots from Twitter which appeared to show the company informing the congresswoman she had violated its rules and would be prohibited from interacting with content on the site for 12 hours. Greene urged Congress to “act to protect free speech” in her statement.

Twitter suspends GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

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Greene, who has supported President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the election, tweeted a…
 

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Senator Lindsey Graham calls on Senate to dismiss Trump impeachment trial

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Sen. Lindsey Graham asked Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer to support a vote to dismiss the article of impeachment brought by the House against President Donald Trump on Sunday. Graham wrote that holding an impeachment trial for Trump after he has left office would be “as unwise as it is unconstitutional” while the Senate awaits the House’s article of impeachment charging Trump with inciting an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Graham’s letter comes after Trump became the second president to be impeached twice after the House voted 232-197 in favor of approving the article of impeachment, including support from 10 Republicans. In his letter, Graham cited that the Constitution includes two remedies for impeachment: removal and disqualification. He stated it was not in the framer’s intention to allow a former president to be disqualified from running via impeachment after leaving office.

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has said there is “no chance that a fair or serious” impeachment trial could conclude before President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated on Wednesday, as he declined to reconvene the Senate to begin the process, despite Schumer calling for an emergency session.

Lindsey Graham: Impeachment could ‘destroy’ GOP

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Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) reiterated his belief that his Republican colleagues in the Senate…
 

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