Month: June 2023

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Brad Paisley, Kimberly Williams-Paisley to host comedy show benefitting ‘The Store’

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Brad Paisley and wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley will host “Groceries with Dignity & Comedy Without” on Wednesday, July 5 at Zanies in Nashville, with proceeds from the event going towards ‘The Store.’  

The Store, founded by Brad and Kimberly, is a free, referral-based grocery store, which aims to empower low-income individuals and families in the Nashville area. The Store operates with the mission of allowing people to shop for their basic needs in a way that protects dignity and fosters hope.

Groceries with Dignity & Comedy Without will include comedian and Nashville native Nate Bargatze and will feature a night of improv with Brad, Saturday Night Live alum Kevin Nealon and Groundlings Alumni, an improvisation and sketch comedy group.

Tickets are available now through Zanie’s website.

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Eric Church is among the new owners of the Charlotte Hornets

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North Caroline native Eric Church is a member of the buyers group who just purchased a majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets basketball team. Chairman and former NBA great Michael Jordan has reached an agreement to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets to the unnamed group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall. Plotkin, who acquired a minority stake in the Hornets in 2019, has been an alternate governor on the NBA Board of Governors since 2019.

The buyers group includes several Charlotte-based investors, including Church and rap superstar J. Cole. Other minority owners of the Hornets include Chris Shumway, Dan Sundheim, Ian Loring, Amy Levine Dawson and Damian Mills.

If the deal is approved by the NBA Board of Governors, Jordan will retain a minority ownership share of the team . The deal also includes acquiring ownership of Greensboro Swarm (NBA G League) and Hornets Venom GT (NBA 2K League), as well as managing and operating Spectrum Center.

Church is an avid fan of his native sports teams. Last year, he made headlines after canceling a concert on his Gather Again Tour to attend an NCAA Final Four game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Duke Blue Devils with his family. The decision received mixed reactions from fans on social media. However, the country star made it up to ticket holders by offering a free show last fall in return.

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Prince Harry and Megan Markle end their Spotify podcast deal

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Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s lucrative deal to produce podcasts for Spotify has ended. The audio streaming giant and the production company Archewell Audio, launched by the Sussexes, said in a joint statement: “Spotify and Archewell Audio have mutually agreed to part ways and are proud of the series we made together.”  The royals’ deal with Spotify was reported to have been made in 2020 for a reported $25 million.

The couple produced just one series, “Archetypes,” a podcast launched in August 2022 hosted by Markle that sought to “investigate, dissect, and subvert the labels that try to hold women back,” under their Archewell Audio podcast imprint. A representative for Spotify said the decision meant that Archetypes would not be renewed for a second season, as was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.

Archetypes saw celebrities including Serena Williams, Mariah Carey, Mindy Kaling, Constance Wu, Jameela Jamil and Paris Hilton featured, and won the top podcast award at the People’s Choice Award in Los Angeles.

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Bebe Rexha shares photos of her injuries after being hit by cellphone during concert

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Bebe Rexha has updated fans with photos of her injuries after being struck by a cellphone that a concertgoer had thrown at Bebe while she was performing on stage.

The 33-year old singer was taken for to the hospital after being hit in the face by a phone during a concert on Sunday, June 18 at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City. Twitter user Alex Chavez shared a video that shows Rexha falling to the ground after being struck by the device, writing: “Absolutely great show ruined by a fan throwing their phone at @BebeRexha hopefully she is ok after that.”

Bebe shared an update with fans on her injuries, posting two photos on Instagram along with the caption: “I’m good.”  In the first pic, Bebe gives the camera a thumbs up but is sporting heavy bruising around her eye and medical tape on her brow. The second photo from right after the incident shows Bebe’s eye beginning to swell, with a cut running straight through her eyebrow.

27-year-old concertgoer Nicolas Malvagna from Manalapan, New Jersey, was arrested and charged with assault for allegedly throwing the cellphone at Rexha.

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1 dead, at least 22 hurt in shooting at Juneteenth celebration in Willowbrook, Illinois

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At least 22 people were injured and one person was killed by gunfire overnight in Illinois at a peaceful celebration in honor of Juneteenth.

The shooting took place around 12:30 a.m. in a parking lot in Willowbrook, about 21 miles west of Chicago. A large group of people gathered for the celebration from around 6 p.m. on Saturday, and , the sheriff’s office said that police were already at the site to monitor the event.

According to a statement from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, multiple suspects fired multiple rounds from multiple weapons into the large crowd of people gathered to celebrate the holiday. DuPage County Deputy Sheriff Eric Swanson told reporters Sunday that several were injured as people attempted to flee the area; victims are being treated at hospitals in the area.  Ten patients were transported to four hospitals with injuries ranging from graze wounds to more serious gunshot wounds.

The motive behind the shooting is unclear and it is still an active investigation, Swanson said. No suspects are in custody.

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2 killed, 3 injured in shooting at Beyond Wonderland Festival in Washington

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Two people were killed and three others injured after police said a shooter began firing “randomly” into a crowd at a Washington state campground that was hosting people attending the Beyond Wonderland Festival, an electronic dance festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Quincy, Washington. The suspect was among those injured after being shot in a confrontation with law enforcement.

Kyle Foreman, public information officer with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. said during a press conference that authorities received the first report of the shooting shortly before 8:30 p.m. at the camping area a few hundred yards from the Gorge Amphitheater, where thousands of people were attending the festival. The Gorge is near the small city of George, about 150 miles east of Seattle. After the initial shots were fired, the suspect started moving through the campground and “continued to shoot randomly into the crowd” until he was eventually confronted by police and taken into custody, Foreman said. A public alert had advised people that there was an active shooter in the area, but Foreman said there was no effort to evacuate the festival.

The festival continued following the shooting and did not end until early Sunday morning. Organizers of the Beyond Wonderland electronic music festival said on social media that Sunday’s events at the Gorge were canceled. The music festival made the announcement on social media: “We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the local authorities and staff who acted quickly to manage the situation. “Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences go out to the family, friends, and all those affected by this tragic event.”

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Dierks Bentley announces two Red Rocks Amphitheater shows

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Dierks Bentley will be returning to Colorado the first week of September for two nights at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater.

Bentley shared on social media: “It’s been seven years since I’ve played Red Rocks, so when I heard that we could get two nights on the schedule there, I jumped at it. Some of the best concert experiences of my life have been in Colorado, and that venue is certainly at the top of the list. I’m bringing along some of my favorite singers and musicians to give the fans two nights they’ll never forget. Tickets go on sale 6/23, join my fan club for presale access starting 6/20, go to dierks.com for more info. See y’all there.”  Bentley will headline on September 5th, with special guests Ashley McBryde, The Red Clay Strays and Harper O’Neill.  The following night, September 6th, Bentley will welcome The Infamous Stringdusters, Tanner Usrey and Kaitlin Butts.

Dierks Bentley is currently on his Gravel & Gold Tour with Jordan Davis as direct support, with special guests on the 30-city trek including Elle King, Tracy Lawrence, Tyler Braden, Caylee Hammack, Hot Country Knights, Kameron Marlowe, The Cadillac Three, The Red Clay Strays, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Shane Smith & the Saints, Caitlyn Smith and Hailey Whitters.

The Seven Peaks Festival community of fans and friends will have access to presale tickets beginning Thursday, June 22nd ahead of the general on sale on Friday, June 23rd at 10 am local time at dierks.com.

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Pete Davidson charged with reckless driving after crash in Beverly Hills in March

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“Saturday Night Live” alum Pete Davidson has been charged with one misdemeanor count of reckless driving after authorities said he crashed a car into a Beverly Hills home back in March.

According to news outlets, the crash occurred in the late night hours of March 4 in a residential neighborhood. Beverly Hills police confirmed that Davidson’s girlfriend, Chase Sui Wonders, was also in the vehicle and that Davidson had struck a fire hydrant in the crash.

The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office confirmed the charges, without elaborating on details: “We believe that Mr. Davidson engaged in reckless driving, which ultimately resulted in his involvement in a serious collision into a home,” the statement read. “Luckily, no one was seriously injured as a result of this collision.” A reckless driving charge can carry a sentence of up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine in Los Angeles.   The DA’s office said in its statement: “In 2022, traffic fatalities in Los Angeles have reached the highest levels seen in 20 years  This is an alarming trend that we cannot ignore. As a result, it’s crucial that we take all allegations of reckless driving seriously and hold those responsible accountable.” Davidson’s arraignment is set for July 27.

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Kourtney Kardashian announces pregnancy with Travis Barker at Blink-182 concert

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Reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian announced that she is expecting her fourth child with a handwritten sign that she displayed as her husband, Travis Barker, performed on stage at the Blink-182 concert in Los Angeles Friday night.

Kardashian, 44, and Barker, 47, shared a video of the moment on Instagram early Saturday morning, showing Barker leaving the stage to find her in the audience and embrace her. The simple sign read “Travis I’m Pregnant” in black capital letters; and appeared to be a reference to a Blink-182 music video where a fan held up the same sign as Barker walks past. Multiple fans pointed out the similarities between the two signs, with one posting the two clips alongside each other.

This will be Kardashian and Barker’s first child together. The couple started dating in 2021 and married the following year.  Kardashian shares sons Mason Dash, 13, and Reign Aston, 8, as well as daughter Penelope Scotland, 10, with her ex-boyfriend Scott Disick.  Barker and his ex-wife Shanna Moakler share son Landon, 19, daughter Alabama, 17 and stepdaughter Atiana Cecelia De La Hoya, 24, Moakler’s child from a previous relationship.

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Dolly Parton shares two songs from rock LP: ‘Bygones’ and ‘Magic Man’

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Dolly Parton is sharing two tracks from her forthcoming rock album, Rockstar — “Bygones,” featuring Judas Priest’s Rob Halford (along with special guests Nikki Sixx and John 5); and “Magic Man,” featuring Heart’s Ann Wilson.

The 77-year-old country music legend posted promo art for the songs on Instagram along with the caption: ‘Two brand new tracks from Rockstar are out now! “Bygones” featuring @robhalfordlegacy of @JudasPriest with special guests @nikkisixxpixx, @john5official and “Magic Man (Carl Version)” featuring @annwilson with special guest #HowardLeese are out now! Stream wherever you get your music ❤️‍🔥’

Parton’s first-ever rock album, Rockstar, will drop on Nov. 17. It features 30 tracks in total, including nine original songs and 21 covers of rock favorites. In addition to Halford and Wilson, Parton collaborated with Miley Cyrus, Lizzo, Stevie Nicks, Elton John, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Steven Tyler, Pat Benetar, Debby Harry, and more.

Take a listen to:
‘Bygones’ (ft. Rob Halford) – here; and
‘Magic Man (ft. Ann Wilson) – here.

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