Month: January 2025

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See the new trailer for Season 3 of HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’

Natasha Rothwell at The HBO Emmy Party at the Pacific Design Centre. LOS ANGELES^ CA. September 17^ 2018

The White Lotus is set to return for a third season in February, with HBO sharing a teaser trailer and revealing the Feb. 16 premiere date.

The black-comedy, drama anthology series was created, written, directed and executive produced by Mike White, with each season follows the guests and employees at a different ‘White Lotus’ resort. Season 3 is set at “an exclusive Thai resort and follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week.”

In the trailer for Season 3, we meet a whole new group of vacationers taking in the local Thailand culture. Reprising her role as spa manager Belinda Lindsey is Natasha Rothwell – the only returning cast member in the third season.

Season 3 will star: Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Lalisa Manobal (Blackpink’s Lisa), Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, Lek Patravadi, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Tayme Thapthimthong and Aimee Lou Wood

Watch the trailer for “The White Lotus” Season 3 – HERE.

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CBS to air ‘Ringo & Friends at the Ryman’ concert special benefiting L.A. Wildfire Relief

Ringo Starr celebrates his 84th birthday^ at his annual Peace and Love Campaign. Beverly Hills^ California United States - July 7 2024

Ringo Starr will celebrate the recent release of his country album, Look Up with the two-hour concert special ‘Ringo & Friends at the Ryman,’ celebrating the music and legacy of Ringo Starr through the lens of country music. It was announced that proceeds from Ringo & Friends At The Ryman will be donated to the American Red Cross and earmarked for those impacted by the California wildfires. The speicial will also air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ at a later date.

Ringo & Friends At The Ryman will feature exclusive performances of Starr’s solo hits, Beatles classics and tracks from his country album Look Up, produced and co-written by T Bone Burnett. Special guests for the concert special include Look Up contributors Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle as well as Jack White, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, Brenda Lee, Rodney Crowell, Mickey Guyton, Sarah Jarosz, Jamey Johnson, The War and Treaty, Larkin Poe – with more to be announced.

Starr said in a statement: “It is always a thrill to play the Ryman and this time we are going country! T Bone has put together a great show. I’m excited to hear my songs done in a country vein and to play with this incredible group of musicians. It will be two nights of peace, love and country music.”

Added Burnett: “There is not a single person in the world who has generated more goodwill than Ringo Starr, and I write this without hyperbole. This Jan. 14 and 15, an extraordinary group of artists is coming together to help demonstrate that at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. Ringo has been singing and playing country music since before he joined The Beatles, and many, if not most, of his recordings with that band were country songs – ‘Matchbox,’ ‘Honey Don’t,’ ‘Act Naturally,’ ‘What Goes On?,’ ‘Don’t Pass Me By’ and even ‘Octopus’s Garden’ is a country song. We don’t know which country, but a country song, nevertheless.”

Starr is also hitting the road with His All Starr Band for a 10-date, U.S. tour this summer beginning on June 12 and running through June 25.

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Michelle Obama’s office confirms she will not attend President-elect Trump’s inauguration

Democratic National Convention Chicago^ United Center DNC 2024 - Day 2. Chicago^ Illinois USA - 08-20-2024

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not be attending the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, according to a statement from the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama released on Tuesday. The statement said: “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration.”  A spokesperson did not immediately provided a reason for her absence.

Mrs. Obama’s absence at the inauguration will mark the second time in two weeks that she will not be attending a gathering of former U.S. leaders and their spouses; last week, she was not present at the funeral service for former President Jimmy Carter.  Attending Carter’s funeral service were Barack Obama, George W. and Laura Bush and Bill and Hillary Clinton, as were President Joe Biden and Jill Biden, and President-elect Trump and Melania Trump.

Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will in attendance at Mr. Trump’s inauguration, as well as former First Lady Laura Bush and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who join their husbands for the Jan. 20 swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol.

Michelle Obama has attended every inauguration since her husband’s in 2009, including Trump’s inauguration when he succeeded Obama in 2017.

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces she is in remission from cancer

The Princess of Wales attend a mental fitness workshop run by SportsAid at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre. Marlow^ UK. 12 October^ 2023

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, announced on Tuesday that her cancer is in remission – less than one year after first announcing her diagnosis.

Catherine, the wife to the heir to the throne, Prince William, shared the news of her remission in a social media post while posting pictures of her visiting the Royal Marsden Hospital in London (one of the U.K.’s leading oncology facilities, where Kate received treatment).  The caption read: “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery. I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for looking after me so well during the past year  My heartfelt thanks goes to all those who have quietly walked alongside William and me as we have navigated everything. We couldn’t have asked for more. The care and advice we have received throughout my time as a patient has been exceptional. In my new role as Joint Patron of The Royal Marsden, my hope is, that by supporting groundbreaking research and clinical excellence, as well as promoting patient and family wellbeing, we might save many more lives, and transform the experience of all those impacted by cancer. It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support. C”

The 43-year-old princess revealed she had cancer in a video announcement in March 2024. At the time she said she was undergoing “a course of preventative chemotherapy” on the advice of her medical team, but has not shared publicly further details of her diagnosis. The Princess of Wales has made several public appearances since she revealed her diagnosis, attending the men’s final at Wimbledon with her daughter Charlotte, 9, in July; and back in September, she revealed that she had completed chemotherapy and was focused on staying “cancer free” and returning to work.

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces she is in remission from cancer

The Princess of Wales attend a mental fitness workshop run by SportsAid at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre. Marlow^ UK. 12 October^ 2023

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, announced on Tuesday that her cancer is in remission – less than one year after first announcing her diagnosis.

Catherine, the wife to the heir to the throne, Prince William, shared the news of her remission in a social media post while posting pictures of her visiting the Royal Marsden Hospital in London (one of the U.K.’s leading oncology facilities, where Kate received treatment).  The caption read: “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery. I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for looking after me so well during the past year  My heartfelt thanks goes to all those who have quietly walked alongside William and me as we have navigated everything. We couldn’t have asked for more. The care and advice we have received throughout my time as a patient has been exceptional. In my new role as Joint Patron of The Royal Marsden, my hope is, that by supporting groundbreaking research and clinical excellence, as well as promoting patient and family wellbeing, we might save many more lives, and transform the experience of all those impacted by cancer. It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support. C”

The 43-year-old princess revealed she had cancer in a video announcement in March 2024. At the time she said she was undergoing “a course of preventative chemotherapy” on the advice of her medical team, but has not shared publicly further details of her diagnosis. The Princess of Wales has made several public appearances since she revealed her diagnosis, attending the men’s final at Wimbledon with her daughter Charlotte, 9, in July; and back in September, she revealed that she had completed chemotherapy and was focused on staying “cancer free” and returning to work.

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Midland adds 2025 dates to their ongoing ‘Get Lucky’ tour

(L-R) Cameron Duddy^ Mark Wystrach and Jesse Carson of Midland attend the 53rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 15^ 2018 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas^ Nevada.

Midland will continue their Get Lucky Tour with additional dates in 2025. The new tour dates follows the release of 2024’s critically-acclaimed album, “Barely Blue” as well as the deluxe edition of the LP, featuring Kaitlin Butts and Paul Cauthen.

The tour will kick off February 2025, making stops in Florida, Texas, Arizona and joined by Flatland Cavalry and Pug Johnson as support.  The trio will make appearances at Indio, California’s Stagecoach and Europe’s C2C festivals.

Tickets for the band’s 2025 dates are on sale via Midland’s website.

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Chase Rice to launch 2025 Go Down Singin’ world tour

Chase Rice performs onstage during the 2021 iHeartCountry Festival Presented By Capital One at The Frank C. Erwin Jr. Center on October 30^ 2021 in Austin^ Texas.

Chase Rice is set to embark on his 2025 Go Down Singin’ International Tour this year, in support of his critically acclaimed album Go Down Singin’. 

The tour will kick-off on March 8th and span Australia, the US, and Canada through late August, visiting major markets such as Sydney, Melbourne, New York, Boston, Fort Worth, St. Louis, Oklahoma City.  Serving as support for Rice on various dates are fellow artists Pony Bradshaw, Bella Mackenzie, Lori McKenna, and Charlie Worsham.

Tickets for the Go Down Singin’ International Tour are on sale now via ChaseRice.com.

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Timothée Chalamet set for double-duty on ‘SNL’; Dave Chappelle hosting with musical guest GloRilla

Timothée Chalamet attends the World Premiere of "Dune: Part Two" in Leicester Square in London^ England. London^ United Kingdom - February 15^ 2024

Saturday Night Live has announced its first hosts of 2025, with actor Timothée Chalamet serving double duty as both host and musical guest, and comedian Dave Chappelle serving as host with musical guest GloRilla.

Chappelle, 51, will be hosting for the fourth time on Jan. 18, with the actor and comedian promoting his latest Netflix standup comedy special, Dave Chappelle: Dreamer.  Rapper GloRilla, 25, will be making her Saturday Night Live debut when she serves as the musical guest of the Jan. 18 episode; the artist recently earned two Grammy nominations this year for her hit song “Yeah Glo!”

Oscar-nominated actor Chalamet, 29, will be the host and the musical guest of the Jan. 25 episode. He can be seen in theaters playing the legendary Bob Dylan in the film A Complete Unknown, for which he learned to play guitar and harmonica while singing Dylan songs.  The Jan. 25 episode of SNL will mark Chalamet’s third time as host, and first time as musical guest. He previously hosted Saturday Night Live in November 2023 and December 2020.

The hosting announcement comes as SNL is preparing for its 50th anniversary celebration on NBC, culminating with the airing of the live primetime special “SNL50: The Anniversary Special,” on Sunday, Feb. 16. The four-part docuseries “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” is also set to debut on Peacock on Jan. 16; and finally on Jan. 27, NBC will debut the special “Ladies & Gentleman… 50 years of SNL Music.”

Season 50 of Saturday Night Live resumes Saturday, Jan. 18, at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

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See the trailer for new Peacock docuseries ‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’

NBC Experience Store window display decorated with Saturday Night Life logo in Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16^ 2017

The trailer for the new docuseries “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” has been released, streaming exclusively on Peacock beginning January 16.

According to an official logline, “‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’ is a four-part docuseries “honoring the legacy of ‘SNL,’ with over 60 contributors, including ‘SNL’ alumni, and covering decades of ‘SNL’ history. Spotlighting some of the show’s most iconic elements, each episode delves into the rich history of ‘SNL’ and pulls back the curtain on the audition process, the writers’ room, the fan favorite ‘More Cowbell’ sketch and the pivotal Season 11.”

Executive producer Morgan Neville said in a press release: “I’ve been obsessed with Saturday Night Live as long as I can remember. For SNL50, I’ve been lucky to collaborate with some of my favorite independent filmmakers to tell some deeper stories of SNL. Taken together, these standalone episodes give a new perspective of SNL and what makes it work.”

The trailer teases the behind-the-scenes interviews with former and current “SNL” cast members including Amy Poehler, Pete Davidson, Will Ferrell, Andy Samberg, Kenan Thompson, Tina Fey, Seth Meyers and Bowen Yang.

In addition to the Peacock docuseries, Ladies & Gentleman… 50 years of SNL Music, will debut January 27 on NBC; while a live primetime special is set for February 16 on NBC and Peacock.

The four-part “SNL50” premieres Jan. 16 on Peacock; see the trailer: HERE.

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LA Wildfires: Santa Ana winds increase as highest level fire alert is issued

Fire fighting helicopter carry water bucket to extinguish the forest fire.

Per NBC NEWS: Southern California is braced for “extremely critical fire conditions” caused by a new period of Santa Ana winds today through Wednesday across parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Weather officials said that a “particularly dangerous situation” with a red flag warning will go into effect in western Los Angeles County and most of Ventura County on Tuesday’s with winds threatening to further fuel the historic Southern California wildfires. The warning begins at 4 a.m. local time. Winds are forecast to gust between 45 mph to 70 mph, with relative humidity as low as 8%. Overnight, winds gusted up to 67 mph in the mountains near Los Angeles, with the strongest gusts are expected Tuesday morning and early afternoon, which will then be followed by a break in the evening. More gusty winds are expected Wednesday morning.

For the most up-to-date information on this developing story, head to the following news outlets: ABC News, NBC News, CBS News, and CNN.

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