Month: May 2024

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Carly Pearce to release new album ‘Hummingbird’ one week early

Carly Pearce at the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year Honoring Jon Bon Jovi at the Convention Center on February 2^ 2024 in Los Angeles^ CA

In celebration of her birthday, Carly Pearce is moving up the release date of her fourth studio album, Hummingbird, to June 7. Pearce announced the news on Instagram, sharing: “For my birthday this year, I wanted to give you guys a gift instead. My album Hummingbird is now coming out Friday, June 7. CMA Fest, I hope you’re ready because we’re going to be celebrating!”

Hummingbird, produced by Pearce, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, marks her debut as a producer. The album includes the Grammy-nominated, Gold-certified single “We Don’t Fight Anymore” featuring Chris Stapleton as well as the recently-released “My Place”, as well as the title track.  To pre-order/pre-save Hummingbird, head here.

Pearce will once again perform on the headlining stage at CMA Fest this year at Nissan Stadium on June 9. In addition to CMA Fest, fans can catch Pearce on the road as direct support for all dates of Tim McGraw’s 2024 “Standing Room Only Tour” now through June 29. Pearce will also be on the road with her headlining Hummingbird 2025 UK and European tour, kicking off February 9th in Stockholm, Sweden. The 14-city tour includes stops in Oslo, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Amsterdam, London, Manchester, and more before concluding on February 28th in Dublin.

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Tracy Lawrence shares the video for his ballad “Gulf Of Mexico”

Tracy Lawrence performs at the CountryFlo Music and Camping Festival on November 4^ 2016 in Lake Wales^ Florida.

Tracy Lawrence has dropped the official video for the ballad ‘Gulf of Mexico” off his forthcoming six-song EP ‘Out Here In It’, dropping Friday, June 7th.

Shares Lawrence: “I love a good ballad. These kind of songs have always been some of my favorites to sing. When I heard Gulf of Mexico it was instantly a favorite that I had to record and put on the EP. I can’t wait for everyone to hear this song and like it as much as I do.”

The accompanying music video for the track is set against the backdrop of the Gulf’s rolling blue ocean waves; you can check out the official music video for “Gulf of Mexico” – here.

Lawrence is also gearing up for ‘Tracy Lawrence and Friends’ coming to Ascend Amphitheater during CMA Fest on Saturday, June 8th. Joining him is tourmate Riley Green, Chris Young, Maddie & Tae, Priscilla Block, RaeLynn and Charles Esten.

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Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum star in the trailer for ‘Fly Me to the Moon’

Scarlett Johansson at The Glasshouse in New York on October 16^ 2023

Sony Pictures dropped the trailer for the movie Fly Me to the Moon, featuring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum.

Apple Original Films‘ romantic comedy is set against the backdrop of the Space Race in the 1960s, with Tatum portraying Cole Davis, the NASA launch director overseeing the Apollo 11 mission, while Johansson portrays Kelly Jones, a marketing specialist hired to stage a fake moon landing in case the real mission fails.

The cast also includes Jim Rash, Ray Romano, Woody Harrelson, Anna Garcia, Donald Elise Watkins, Noah Robbins, Colin Woodell, Nick Dillenburg and Christian Zuber.

The film opens in theaters July 12 and will later stream on Apple TV+. Take a look at the trailer – here.

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See Beyoncé and daughter Blue Ivy Carter in the trailer for ‘Lion King’ prequel ‘Mufasa’

Beyonce at the World premiere of 'The Lion King' held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood^ USA on July 9^ 2019.

12-year-old Blue Ivy Carter will join her famous mom, Beyoncé, in the upcoming ‘Lion King’ prequel film, ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’.

The film’s first trailer has been released, in which Blue Ivy voices the role of Kiara, the daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala (to be voiced again by Donald Glover and Beyoncé, who also appeared in the 2019 film). Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen, who previously played Timon and Pumba, are also set to reprise their roles in ‘Mufasa’.

‘Mufasa’ director Barry Jenkins told Good Morning America it was “really special” to see the mother-daughter duo at work: “I was so glad that both Beyoncé and Blue Ivy were down to do [Mufasa], and watching them work together was just really special. Beyoncé is this larger-than-life figure, but when she’s working with her daughter, when she’s in the room with her daughter, she’s a mom first. So much of that energy bled into the film.”

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ hits theaters on December 20; you can take a look at the trailer – here.

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Over 16k pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart stores recalled for possible E. coli

Different types and lean ratings of ground beef^ pork and chicken at the local Walmart. Clinton^ Missouri / USA- March 17^2019

More than 16,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart stores nationwide were recalled due to potential E. coli contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall on Wednesday; according to the release, approximately 16,342 pounds of six different types of raw ground beef products sold by Cargill Meat Solutions were recalled. The products were produced April 26-27, 2o24 under a variety of different labels, the release said (see HERE for labels.). Consumers are urged to check their fridge or freezer and immediately dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

According to the agency, the ground beef may have been contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a “bacterial strain that is an important food and a waterborne pathogen that causes diarrhea, hemorrhagic colitis, and hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) in humans,” according to StatPearls, an online library published in the National Library of Medicine.

All products contained the establishment umber “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label, and the products were then shipped to Walmart retail locations nationwide. According to the release, the producer flagged the issue after it was discovered that the impacted products, which had previously been segregated, have been “inadvertently utilized in the production of ground beef.”

No confirmed reports of adverse reaction has been reported, the release added. For more information about the recall, head here.

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Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy stepping down, to cut 15% of workforce

Peloton store in a shopping mall. Peloton Interactive^ Inc. is an American exercise equipment and media company.

Peloton announced on Thursday that CEO Barry McCarthy will be stepping down as the company, and that it is also cutting 15% of its staff worldwide (or about 400 employees).  Karen Boone and Chis Bruzzo, Peloton’s current board chair and director, respectively, will temporarily handle the CEO duties until a new leader is chosen. Another board director, Jay Hoag, has been named the new chair, and McCarthy will stay with Peloton as a strategic advisor for the rest of 2024.

The announcement was made ahead of revealing its 2024 third-quarter financial report Thursday morning, after which shares slid 12%, to $2.81. The job cuts are just the latest round for the company, which announced in October 2022 that it was cutting about 500 jobs on top of the nearly 800 layoffs it made in August of that year. Peloton also said it will also close some retail showrooms while it consolidates resources.

Peloton said in a letter to shareholders: “Today we are announcing a new restructuring program to reduce annual expenses by more than $200 million. The objective of the cost reductions is to align our cost structure with the current size of our business and position Peloton to generate sustained and meaningful positive free cash flow, which is a top priority for us.”

In a message to employees, McCarthy said the layoffs were unavoidable in streamlining costs and making Peloton profitable again. The statement said in part: “Hard as the decision has been to make additional headcount cuts, Peloton simply had no other way to bring its spending in line with its revenue. The company had to do that in order to generate sustainable positive [free cash flow]. Achieving positive FCF makes Peloton a more attractive borrower, which is important as the company turns its attention to the necessary task of successfully refinancing its debt.”

The New York-based fitness company experienced incredible sales growth during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, with shares multiplying by more than five times in 2020 amid lockdowns. However, sales began to slow in 2021 as vaccines allowed people to come out of quarantine and begin to visit gyms and exercise establishments outside of the home.

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Wynonna Judd to perform National Anthem at 150th Kentucky Derby

Wynonna Judd in concert at Hard Rock Live. FORT LAUDERDALE^ FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25^ 2023

Churchill Downs Racetrack announced that Wynonna Judd will perform the national anthem at this year’s Kentucky Derby, taking place on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Kentucky native will help kick off the historic 150th Run for the Roses® at Churchill Downs with her National Anthem performance set to take place just after 5:00 p.m. EDT, and broadcast live as part of NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage. Martha Stewart will serve as the Riders Up announcer.

The 59-year-old Judd, who was born in Ashland, Kentucky, said in a statement: “I am so proud to represent my home state, taking part in one of the most storied and iconic traditions. The Kentucky Derby is something I look forward to every year and being able to perform this year makes the momentous event even more special.”

Mike Anderson, President of Churchill Downs Racetrack, added: “Wynonna Judd is a multigenerational talent who has helped shape country music over the years, and a Kentucky native, making her the perfect artist to set the stage for this once-in-a-lifetime Kentucky Derby. We’re excited for Wynonna to bring her powerful voice back to Louisville to convey the wide range of emotion for which this landmark occasion calls.”

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Lainey Wilson to share life on the road in new Hulu documentary

Lainey Wilson at the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year Honoring Jon Bon Jovi at the Convention Center on February 2^ 2024 in Los Angeles^ CA

ABC News Studios and Hulu has announced the documentary “Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country” will debut May 29th on Hulu. Wilson will reveal a glimpse of her life on the road in the documentary special, which is the latest in a partnership between ABC News Studios and ‘Good Morning America’ co-host, Robin Roberts. A post on social media read: “From dreamer to Grammy winner, @laineywilson’s story is one of resilience and passion. Join us as we explore her incredible journey together through ‘Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country’ streaming on @Hulu beginning Wednesday, May 29.”

Wilson shared that Roberts “ran the roads with me, going from concerts to interviews and everything in between, to get a sneak peek into this wild ride I’ve been on. Y’all buckle up.” 

Roberts is producing the special via her ABC News Studios production unit, and shared in a statement: “I look forward to telling stories about talented women who are strong and authentic. Lainey is definitely one of those women, and I can’t wait to share her uplifting story with audiences around the world.”

Wilson added: “It’s such an honor to be a part of this project. Thank you to Robin and ABC News Studios for helping bring light to my story throughout the past year. I can’t wait for everyone to watch.”

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John Mulaney starring in six-episode live Netflix special ‘Everybody’s in L.A.’

John Mulaney at the 14th Governors Awards at the Dolby Ballroom on January 9^ 2024 in Los Angeles^ CA

Netflix shared a trailer for ‘John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In L.A.’, a six-episode special created by and starring comedian John Mulaney.

‘Everybody’s In L.A.’ will follow Mulaney as he explores Los Angeles during the week of ‘Netflix is a Joke Fest’, which will take place May 2-12 this year. The show features special guests and field pieces shot in LA. Per a series synopsis, the show follows Mulaney as he “explores the city of Los Angeles during a week when every funny person is in it.”

Netflix is a Joke Fest will feature over 300 live stand-up shows, special events, table reads, sketches and more across Los Angles. Ali Wong, Bill Burr, Cedric the Entertainer, Chelsea Handler, Chris Rock, Craig Robinson, Daniel Tosh, David Letterman, Hannah Gadsby, Iliza Schlesinger, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, Jim Gaffigan, Kevin Hart, Kumail Nanjiani, Mae Martin, Mike Epps, Patton Oswalt, Seth Rogan, Tom Brady, Wanda Sykes and other stars will perform.

‘Everybody’s In L.A.‘ premieres live May 3 at 7 p.m., with new episodes to follow May 6-10 at 10 p.m. EDT on Netflix. Mulaney will also be performing on May 4 at the Hollywood Bowl as part of the festival.

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Ice Spice to make acting debut in Spike Lee’s ‘High and Low’

Ice Spice at the 2023 BET Awards Arrivals at the Microsoft Theater on June 25^ 2023 in Los Angeles

Ice Spice will make her acting debut in Spike Lee‘s forthcoming feature film ‘High and Low’, starring Denzel Washington. Ice Spice (real name Isis Naija Gaston) will have a small role in the Apple Original film, which also stars Jeffrey Wright and Ilfenesh Hadera.

The rapper has begun shooting her cameo role for the project, that is an English-language reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller of the same name. Per Variety, the project is the fifth collaboration between Washington and Lee, and their first since 2006’s “Inside Man.” Apple Original Films and A24 are partnering on the project, which will be released theatrically by A24 before a global launch on AppleTV+. A24 posted a photo to X of Lee and Washington on set, along with the caption, “No. 5 now in production”. Their previous films together were Inside Man (2006), He Got Game (1998), Malcolm X (1992) and Mo’ Better Blues (1990).

Kurosawa’s 1963 film focused on a Japanese shoe executive faced with a difficult decision amid a high-stakes corporate takeover when his chauffeur’s son is kidnapped. The movie was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for best foreign film.

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