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Brandi Carlile covers John Denver’s “Take me Home, Country Roads”

Brandi Carlile has shared her take on the John Denver classic “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”  Carlile’s rendition was recorded for the new CBS series, CLARICE, which acts as a prequel to to the Silence of the Lambs saga.

Carlile’s memoir Broken Horses will is set for an April 2021 release; for more information, you can check out her official website here.

Listen to Brandi’s version of “Take Me Home, Country Roads” – here.

Hear Brandi Carlile’s Haunting ‘Country Roads’ Cover in Full

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Jameson Rodgers & Luke Combs Debut “Cold Beer Calling My Name” Music Video

Jameson Rodgers and Luke Combs just released the video for their collab “Cold Beer Calling My Name.”

Jameson shares the story of how Luke came to sing on the track, “‘Cold Beer Calling My Name” is a song I wrote with my buddies, Hunter Phelps, Brett Tyler, and Alysa Vanderheym. Hunter had this idea and it’s a fun, easy song, but it actually took us two or three writing sessions to finish it up. Once we finished it up we knew it’d be a cool- or I thought it’d be a cool song to have somebody on it. At the time, I was out with Luke Combs and so I asked Luke if he’d like to sing on it. I know he’s a cold beer drinker like myself and so it work out”

Check out the video for “Cold Beer Calling My Name” from Jameson Rodgers and Luke Combs – here.

Jameson Rodgers + Luke Combs Deliver Good Times in ‘Cold Beer Calling My Name’ Video [Watch]

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Sandra Bullock joins Brad Pitt for the upcoming film ‘Bullet Train’

Sandra Bullock has reportedly been confirmed to join Brad Pitt in the action-thriller Bullet Train. The Sony Pictures‘ film features a star-studded cast, and it marks the very first time the two Oscar winners have appeared together on screen. The film is also set to star Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Logan Lerman, Michael Shannon, Zazie Beetz, Masi Oka and Andrew Koji.

Bullet Train is based on the Japanese novel, Maria Beetle, by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka. Critically acclaimed director, David Leitch, who previously directed a number of box office hits including Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, Hobbs & Shaw, has signed on to direct the film. 

Sandra Bullock Joins Brad Pitt in Action Movie ‘Bullet Train’

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Trump impeachment trial opens with graphic video of Capitol riot

A graphic video was shown to members of the Senate at the start of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial on Tuesday, containing the violence and obscenities shouted by the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol building on Jan. 6. The Democratic House impeachment managers presented the footage as a way of walking through the events of Jan. 6. 

The video showed Capitol police being overrun by the mob, people using flag staffs to break the building’s windows, a police officer screaming as he was attacked, and the gunshot that killed Ashli Babbitt, one of five who died during during the violence. It was also interspersed with clips from the speech Trump was delivering at the same time on the Ellipse outside the White House, including one in which he said, “If you don’t fight like hell, you’re not going to have a country anymore.”

The video also contained footage of Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell speaking on the chamber floor as the mob breached the Capitol. It also displays a tweet from Trump calling into question the intentions of then-Vice President Mike Pence followed by videos of Trump supporters shouting “Hang Pence.” Trump was also shown in a clip from later in the day, when he told the insurrectionists to “go home, we love you.”

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Suspet in custody after shooting at Minnesota clinic leaving one dead, five injured

One person was killed and many more injured and a suspect was taken into custody following a shooting at a health clinic in Minnesota on Tuesday morning. Buffalo Police Chief Pat Budke said during a press conference that Police received a call of shots fired at the Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, Minn., about 40 miles northwest of Minneapolis, before 11 a.m. where they found the victims and the suspect. Five people were taken to area hospitals, including three who were in critical but stable condition.

Officers found a suspicious package in a corner of the lobby during a search of the area conducted after the suspect was apprehended. Authorities also evacuated and investigated the Buffalo Super 8 Motel, where the suspect was staying, and found additional suspicious devices. Police identified the suspect as Gregory Paul Ulrich, 67, of Buffalo, and said they had received “several calls” related to Ulrich dating back to 2003. 

1 dead, 3 critical in shooting at Minnesota clinic; explosives found and suspect in custody

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Miranda Lambert announces three concert dates In Texas this April

Miranda Lambert took to her social media to announce 3 upcoming concert dates, in her home state of Texas at the legendary Billy Bob’s Texas on April 22nd, 23rd, & 24th.

Miranda said on Instagram, “First concert in over a year. Texas , I can’t wait to come home.” She also noted, “We’re doing this safely and right. Show will be reduced capacity and distanced with strict COVID protocols in place.”

Tickets for Miranda’s fan club go on sale today (Wednesday, Feb 10), and the public can order tickets starting this Friday, Feb 12.

Miranda Lambert to Play Three Socially-Distanced Shows at Billy Bob’s Texas

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Russell Dickerson shares video for “Home Sweet”

Russell Dickerson’s video for his song “Home Sweet” is a look into his life over the past 8 years. The video opens with footage from February 3rd, 2013, the day he asked wife Kailey to marry him. A collage of videos and pictures from that day where Russell proposed, to this past fall when Russell and Kailey welcomed their first child into the world on September 10th.

Check out the music video to Russell Dickerson’s “Home Sweet” at the link – here.

Russell Dickerson’s ‘Home Sweet’ Video Is a Photo Album Come to Life

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Director Zack Snyder reveals Jared Leto’s Joker In Snyder Cut ‘Justice League’

The first images of Jared Leto as the Joker in Zack Snyder’s Justice League have been revealed.

Leto’s Joker appears more like a classic interpretation of the character than the version seen in Suicide Squad. The black and white images were posted to Vanity Fair and Twitter by the movie’s official account, show a Joker with heavy white makeup, smudged eyes and lips, and greasy, long hair. The big difference is that there’s not a single tattoo in sight.

You can take a look at the Justice League – Snyder’s Cut trailer at the link – here

Zack Snyder unveils Jared Leto’s ‘Justice League’ Joker

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Founding Member of The Supremes, Mary Wilson, Dies at 76

Mary Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes, has died at age 76. Wilson died at her home in Las Vegas on Monday evening, her publicist Jay Schwartz confirmed to multiple outlets. Wilson’s cause of death was not immediately clear but Schwartz said in a statement that she “passed away suddenly.” According to Schwartz, funeral services for Wilson will be private due to restrictions and protocols amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but there will be a public memorial later this year. 

Born on March 6, 1944, in Greenville, Mississipp and began her career in Detroit in 1959, singing for The Primettes, who would later go on to become The Supremes. Alongside Diana Ross and Florence Ballard — who was later replaced by Cindy Birdsong — Wilson appeared on each of The Supremes’ 12 No. 1 pop hits from 1964 to 1969. Just a few days before her death, Wilson shared a video on her YouTube channel announcing that she was planning to release new solo material. 

Wilson is survived by her sister Kathryn, brother Roosevelt, daughter Turkessa, son Pedro Antonio Jr., adopted son Willie, 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that friends and fans support UNCF.org and the Humpty Dumpty Institute.

Legendary singer Mary Wilson, who co-founded The Supremes, died suddenly in her home at 76

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Britney Spears speaks out on social media in wake of “Framing Britney Spears” documentary

In the wake of the controversy surrounding the New York Times documentary “Framing Britney,”, the artist herself is speaking out. On Tuesday, Spears posted on social media, saying that after decades in the spotlight she is taking time to enjoy her everyday life.

The 39-year-old singer shared a 2017 clip of herself performing her hit song “Toxic” on Instagram while assuring her fans she’s been “enjoying the basics” of life. Said Spears, “I’ll always love being on stage …. but I am taking the time to learn and be a normal person. I love simply enjoying the basics of every day [sic] life !!!! Each person has their story and their take on other people’s stories !!!!”  Spears’ latest Instagram post comes just days before a new court hearing in her conservatorship case.

Spears’ boyfriend Sam Asghari also shared plans about the couple’s future following the release of The New York Times‘ unauthorized documentary, Framing Britney Spears. Asghari also spoke out against Spears’ dad, Jamie, on Tuesday, saying, “I am thankful for all of the love and support she is receiving from her fans all over the world, and I am looking forward to a normal, amazing future together.”

Britney Spears Speaks Out About Documentary

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