Month: June 2025

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Parker McCollum shares ‘Big Sky’ off self-titled album

Parker McCollum is sharing new music off his forthcoming self-titled album.

McCollum has dropped his latest single, “Big Sky,” following McCollum’s earlier singles, “What Kinda Man” and “Hope That I’m Enough,” which will all be featured on his fifth studio album, due out June 27.

McCollum spoke recently about the impact of his debut LP, The Limestone Kid, in a recent interview: “I was 22 years old, and I wrote that record in my apartment in Austin. I’ve put out three studio albums since that record – and everybody always says, ‘Man, I love The Limestone Kid.’ So this album that’s coming out this summer, it’s not The Limestone Kid, but it’s probably as close as I’m ever going to get…You gotta listen top to bottom…I really hope you guys love it.”

See the visualizer for ‘Big Sky’ – HERE.
Pre-order ‘Parker McCollum’ – HERE.

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Blake Shelton scores 30th No 1 hit with ‘Texas’

Blake Shelton set a career milestone with the 30th No. 1 single of his career, “Texas”. Blake’s 30th #1 puts him in the company of country legends George Strait, Alabama, Kenny Chesney and Ronnie Milsap.

Produced by Shelton’s longtime collaborator Scott Hendricks, “Texas” was written by Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock, Josh Dorr, and Lalo Guzman. The track marks the first No. 1 single for Clawson, Sturrock, and Dorr, and the second for Guzman.

Blake shared: “It’s been a few years since I’ve had a solo No. 1 single, and I’m super fired up about this one. I had no idea if ‘Texas’ would be a number one song, but the first time I heard it, I knew that it was something different and it sounded like nothing else I’d ever done before … I’m excited for these songwriters. I know it’s some of these guys’ first number one song, and anytime you have a situation where someone’s getting their big break and you can be a little tiny part of it, it makes it extra special.”

“Texas” is the lead single from Blake’s most recent album, For Recreational Use Only, which you can stream: HERE.

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Britt Lower, Milo Ventimiglia join cast of Netflix series ‘I Will Find You’

Netflix shared casting news for its upcoming series I Will Find You, inspired by a Harlan Coben novel. The streamer said that the show will star Britt Lower, Milo Ventimiglia, Logan Browning and Erin Richards.

Netflix posted on social media: “Britt Lower hive please rise 🚨 Britt plus Milo Ventimiglia, Logan Browning, and Erin Richards join Sam Worthington in I WILL FIND YOU — a prison break thriller series from Harlan Coben about an innocent father who while serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive.”

Per Variety, showrunner Robert Hull said in a statement: “The cast we’ve assembled is nothing short of phenomenal. Any one of these incredible artists would be a dream on their own. The fact we’ve somehow drawn them all in is a testament to the power of Harlan’s storytelling and the incredible support of everyone at Netflix.”

Based on Coben’s novel of the same name, the official logline states, “An innocent father (Worthington) serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive—and must break out of prison to find out the truth.” Lower will play Rachel Mills, described as “David’s ex-sister-in-law and a former decorated reporter whose life fell apart after she was fired. When she discovers evidence suggesting an incredible secret, Rachel views it as a once-in-a-lifetime story that could be her ticket back to journalism.” Ventimiglia will play Hayden, described as being “from a prominent Boston family and finds purpose in working for his family’s philanthropic foundations. Although he is Rachel’s ex-boyfriend, they remain close friends and confidants.”

The actors join previously announced star Sam Worthington (Avatar), who portrays David Burroughs, a man wrongly convicted of murdering his son.

A release date has not yet been announced.

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Justin Baldoni vows to continue legal battle against Blake Lively despite lawsuit dismissal

Justin Baldoni is vowing to continue his legal battle with ‘It Ends With Us’ costar Blake Lively, despite his lawsuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, being dismissed.

Baldoni’s attorney Bryan Freedman told Us Weekly in a statement: “Ms. Lively and her team’s predictable declaration of victory is false, so let us be clear about the latest ruling. While the Court dismissed the defamation-related claims, the Court has invited us to amend four out of the seven claims against Ms. Lively, which will showcase additional evidence and refined allegations. This case is about false accusations of sexual harassment and retaliation and a nonexistent smear campaign, which Ms. Lively’s own team conveniently describes as ‘untraceable’ because they cannot prove what never happened … Most importantly, Ms. Lively’s own claims are no truer today than they were yesterday, and with the facts on our side, we march forward with the same confidence that we had when Ms. Lively and her cohorts initiated this battle and look forward to her forthcoming deposition, which I will be taking. We are grateful for the organic show of support from the public and for the dedication of the Internet sleuth community who continue to cover the case with discernment and integrity.”

On Monday, June 9, Judge Lewis J. Liman tossed out the case Baldoni made against Lively, Reynolds, and the New York Times in a $400 million lawsuit that accused them of of extortion and defamation. The judge stated that Baldoni and his legal team could amend the claims for breach of implied covenant and tortious interference with contract, with the deadline to do so given as June 23.

Lively’s legal team called the judge’s opinion “a total victory and a complete vindication.” Lively’s lawyers Esra Hudson and Mike Gottlieb said: “As we have said from day one, this ‘$400 million’ lawsuit was a sham, and the Court saw right through it. We look forward to the next round, which is seeking attorneys’ fees, treble damages and punitive damages against Baldoni, Sarowitz, Nathan and the other Wayfarer Parties who perpetrated this abusive litigation.”

Lively also made her first statement after the lawsuit’s dismissal, writing on social media: “Last week, I stood proudly alongside 19 organizations united in defending women’s rights to speak up for their safety. Like so many others, I’ve felt the pain of a retaliatory lawsuit, including the manufactured shame that tries to break us. While the suit against me was defeated, so many don’t have the resources to fight back. I’m more resolved than ever to continue to stand for every woman’s right to have a voice in protecting themselves, including their safety, their integrity, their dignity and their story.” Lively ended her statement “with love and gratitude for the many who stood by me, many of you I know. Many of you I don’t, But I will never stop appreciating or advocating for you. — B.”

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Trump administration deploys Marines to Los Angeles amid protests over immigration

Governor Gavin Newsom introducing and discussing his 2024-25 state budge proposal and answering questions from reporters. Sacramento^ CA - Jan 10^ 2024

Per UPI: The Trump administration authorized the deployment of 700 Marines to Los Angeles to quell anti-ICE immigration protests in the area.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the deployment to help defend federal agents amid protests over immigration raids, sharing in a post on X: “We have an obligation to defend federal law enforcement officers — even if Gavin Newsom will not. Due to increased threats to federal law enforcement officers and federal buildings, approximately 700 active-duty U.S. Marines from Camp Pendleton are being deployed to Los Angeles to restore order.”

Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell warned those involved in violence or vandalism will be arrested, stating that officers were forced to fire flash-bang grenades Monday at hundreds of protesters as they tried to push the crowd back from the city’s Little Tokyo section: “There is no tolerance for criminal activity under the guise of protest … there will be many more subsequent arrests.”
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California Governor Gavin Newsom vowed that his administration intends to take legal action against the Trump administration after National Guard troops were sent to Los Angeles to respond to ongoing protests.

Troops were dispatched to downtown Los Angeles on Sunday following a weekend of demonstrations that occasionally turned confrontational. The protests were sparked by widespread immigration enforcement actions that began on Friday. The President later took to social media to criticize Governor Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, labeling the demonstrators as “troublemakers and insurrectionists.”

Newsom initially posted on X: “Donald Trump is throwing gasoline on the fire. Taking control of a state’s National Guard without the governor’s consent is both unlawful and unethical. California will be filing a lawsuit.”  Later in a follow-up message Monday morning, Newsom accused the former president of improperly taking federal control of the National Guard, stating simply, “He acted illegally to federalize the Guard — we’re suing him.” The governor also formally asked the federal government to cancel the deployment, sending a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arguing that the presence of the National Guard in Los Angeles was unnecessary.

Footage shared by CBS Los Angeles showed National Guard members appearing to deploy tear gas and non-lethal projectiles as a crowd gathered near the Metropolitan Detention Center. On Sunday, demonstrators blocked traffic on a major freeway and set autonomous vehicles on fire. Police responded with tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash-bang devices to disperse the crowds. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell reported during a Sunday night press conference that authorities had arrested 39 individuals amid the unrest. By Monday morning, the streets of Los Angeles calmed down following a turbulent weekend.

Law enforcement declared the gathering an unlawful assembly and began dispersing remaining protesters. Some threw debris from behind makeshift barricades, while others hurled concrete, rocks, electric scooters, and fireworks at officers and their vehicles on the southbound side of the 101 Freeway. At one point, California Highway Patrol officers had to retreat under an overpass for cover

The National Guard’s mission focused on securing federal facilities, including the downtown detention center that had become a focal point for the demonstrations. Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said his officers were stretched thin by the size and aggression of the crowd. He added that some individuals appeared to be repeat agitators known to provoke violence during protests.

Newsom has consistently maintained that state and local authorities had the situation well in hand. He also mocked Trump for prematurely praising the National Guard’s actions in a social media post before they had even reached Los Angeles. While in Los Angeles meeting with local officials and law enforcement, Newsom also addressed protesters directly to  warn them against resorting to violence or destruction, saying such actions would only help Trump justify his crackdown: “Trump is sowing chaos on purpose. He wants this violence. Stay peaceful, stay organized, and don’t hand him the justification he’s looking for.”

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Suspect in custody in Las Vegas strip shooting that left 2 dead

Las Vegas Strip as seen at sunset on May 7^ 2024 in Las Vegas^ Nevada. The Strip is home to the largest hotels and casinos in the world.

A 41-year-old man has been arrested after two people were killed in a shooting on the Las Vegas Strip late on Sunday. The suspect turned himself in at Henderson Police Station early Monday, where he was taken into custody and charged  in the Clark County Detention Center with two counts of open murder with a deadly weapon.

Police said that the incident was a targeted killing that followed an online argument. Video captured the suspect, identified as Manuel Ruiz, allegedly executing down two people on the Las Vegas strip, feet away fro bystanders who were filming the famed Bellagio Casino fountains. The graphic footage, obtained by TMZ, showed the tourists milling about on the sidewalk before the suspect, who was wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses, came into view brandishing the firearm. Ruiz then suddenly opened fire on Las Vegas Boulevard outside the Bellagio just after 10:30 p.m. on Sunday. Clark County Coroner’s Office did not release the identities of the victims as of press time.

LVMPD Undersheriff Andrew Walsh said during a press conference that police on patrol near the Bellagio Hotel & Casino heard gunshots at about 10:40 p.m. Las Vegas Metro Police said as officers arrived on the scene, they found two people with gunshot wounds, both of whom were later pronounced dead A statement from the LVMPD said that: “it is believed that the suspect and the victims knew each other and had previously engaged in conflict over social media prior to the shooting. At this time, we believe this to be an isolated incident.”

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Luke Bryan shares video for ‘Country Song Came On’

Luke Bryan performs at Nissan Stadium during the 2017 CMA Festival on June 8^ 2017 in Nashville^ Tennessee.

Luke Bryan has released the music video for his latest single, “Country Song Came On,” directed by Kate Rentz.   “Country Song Came On” — co-written by Ryan Beaver, Dan Alley, and Neil Medley — is featured on Bryan’s Mind Of A Country Boy album.

Bryan just kicked-off his Country Song Came On Tour on May 29th, which is complemented by “Farm Tour” dates in California this spring, as well as newly announced Farm Tour shows slated for the fall in September.

See the video for ‘Country Song Came On’- HERE.

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Darius Rucker’s Riverfront Revival Festival returning to South Carolina this fall

Darius Rucker^ former lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish^ performs at the 2017 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. New Orleans^ Louisiana - May 4^ 2017

Darius Rucker’s Riverfront Revival Festival is returning for a fourth year back at North Charleston’s Riverfront Park on Friday, October 10th and Saturday, October 11th.

In addition to Rucker, this year’s festival will feature local legend Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers, plus performances by Riley Green, The Red Clay Strays, Whiskey Myers, Flatland Cavalry, Lukas Nelson, Dylan Marlowe, Kashus Culpepper, Brittney Spencer, Clay Street Unit, Neon Union, Austin Williams, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Warrick McZeke, Faith Schueler, Whiskey Run and Elizabeth Covington.

Rucker shares: “My love for Charleston has influenced so much of my career. ‘Riverfront Revival’, which made my longtime dream of bringing a music festival to this community a reality, is a celebration of the Lowcountry that gets better every year.”

A portion of all proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the MUSC Children’s Hospital at the Medical University of South Carolina. Head HERE for more information.

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See Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman in trailer for ‘The Roses’

Benedict Cumberbatch attends “The Power of the Dog” UK Premiere^ 65th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall. London^ England^ UK - October 11^ 2021

Searchlight Pictures is previewing The Roses, a new film starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, with a new trailer for the upcoming movie — described as a “reimagining” of the 1989 film ‘The War of the Roses’ starring Kathleen Turner, Michael Douglas and Danny DeVito.

The film sees Cumberbatch, 48, and Colman, 51, portray married couple Theo and Ivy, whose picture-perfect life together goes awry when Ivy’s career takes off while Theo is fired from his job as an architect. Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow, Sunita Mani, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Zoe Chao and Kate McKinnon also star.

A film synopsis reads: “Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Colman) and Theo (Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites.”

The Roses opens Aug. 29; see the trailer – HERE.

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Netflix’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ miniseries to star Emma Corrin, Jack Lowden

Emma Corrin attend the "Deadpool and Wolverine" UK Fan Event at the Eventim Apollo in London^ England. London^ United Kingdom - July 11^ 2024

Netflix has greenlit a six-episode limited series based on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

Emma Corrin, Jack Lowden and Olivia Colman are set to play lead roles in the series, which comes from writer Dolly Alderton and director Euros Lyn. BBC Studios’ Lookout Point is producing the series, which is set to begin filming later this year in the U.K.

Alderton said in a statement: “Once in a generation, a group of people get to retell this wonderful story and I feel very lucky that I get to be a part of it. Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is the blueprint for romantic comedy — it has been a joy to delve back into its pages to find both familiar and fresh ways of bringing this beloved book to life. With Euros Lyn directing our stellar cast, I am so excited to reintroduce these hilarious and complicated characters to those who count Pride and Prejudice as their favourite book, and those who are yet to meet their Lizzie and Mr Darcy.”

Corrin will play Elizabeth Bennet, the intelligent and unconventional second daughter of the Bennet family; Lowden plays Mr. Darcy, the wealthy, gruff member of the gentry whose romance with Elizabeth fuels the story; and Colman plays Mrs. Bennet, Elizabeth’s mother.

Corrin said: “Playing Elizabeth Bennet is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. To be able to bring this iconic character to life, alongside Olivia and Jack, with Dolly’s phenomenal scripts, is truly the greatest honor. I can’t wait for a new generation to fall in love with this story all over again.”

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