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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces 2023 nominees including George Michael, Cyndi Lauper

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for its Class of 2023. The Rock Hall tweeted the list nominees along with the caption: “Congratulations to the #RockHall2023 Nominees. The Official Fan Vote is now open: http://rockfa.me/FANVOTE23”

Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Sheryl Crow and Missy Elliott lead the list of 14 nominees, with those selected for induction to be announced in May. Iron Maiden, Rage Against the Machine, The White Stripes, Soundgarden, Kate Bush, Joy Division/New Order, Willie Nelson, The Spinners, A Tribe Called Quest, and Warren Zevon are also nominated for induction this year. Crow, Elliott, Joy Division/New Order, Lauper, Michael, Nelson, and Zevon are first-time nominees.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation chairman John Sykes said in a press release: “This remarkable list of nominees reflects the diverse artists and music that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors and celebrates. These artists have created their own sounds that have impacted generations and influenced countless others that have followed in their footsteps.”

Five artists will be selected by fan vote to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. Fans can vote for their favorite artists online or at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland through April 28. This year’s inductees will be announced in May, with the induction ceremony to take place in the fall.

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Beyoncé announces ‘Renaissance World Tour’ of Europe and North America

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Beyoncé announced on Wednesday that she will launch a 2023 world tour of Europe and North America, dubbed the ‘Renaissance World Tour’.  The superstar shared the news on her website, and posted a photo on Instagram of her riding a silver horse (a picture that matches the art on her Renaissance album cover) along with the caption: “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR 2023.”

The Renaissance tour will kick off in Stockholm, Sweden on May 10, and travel across Europe for the following two months.. The North American leg of the tour begins July 8 in Toronto, Ontario, with her first stop in the U.S. on July 12 in Philadelphia. The tour official wraps up on Sept. 27 in New Orleans, La.

Tickets go on sale Monday, Feb. 6., with presale tickets available for members of BeyHive (register here). Citi credit card holders can also purchase presale tickets: here.  Tickets for North American tour dates require registration for a Verified Fan code via Ticketmaster: here.

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Beyoncé announces ‘Renaissance World Tour’ of Europe and North America

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Beyoncé announced on Wednesday that she will launch a 2023 world tour of Europe and North America, dubbed the ‘Renaissance World Tour’.  The superstar shared the news on her website, and posted a photo on Instagram of her riding a silver horse (a picture that matches the art on her Renaissance album cover) along with the caption: “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR 2023.”

The Renaissance tour will kick off in Stockholm, Sweden on May 10, and travel across Europe for the following two months.. The North American leg of the tour begins July 8 in Toronto, Ontario, with her first stop in the U.S. on July 12 in Philadelphia. The tour official wraps up on Sept. 27 in New Orleans, La.

Tickets go on sale Monday, Feb. 6., with presale tickets available for members of BeyHive (register here). Citi credit card holders can also purchase presale tickets: here.  Tickets for North American tour dates require registration for a Verified Fan code via Ticketmaster: here.

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Ravens QB Tyler Huntley selected to Pro Bowl with just two TD passes in 2022

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The NFL announced Tuesday that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley — who threw just two touchdown passes in 2022 — was selected to the 2023 Pro Bowl. Quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Derek Carr also were selected. Huntley, initially a fourth alternate for the AFC roster, will replace Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who has an elbow injury. Huntley completed 67% of his throws for 658 yards, two scores and three interceptions in six appearances this season. He went 2-2 as a regular-season starter, replacing Lamar Jackson after he sustained a knee injury. Huntley also threw two touchdown passes in the Ravens’ wild-card loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

QB Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs will not be participating in the Pro Bowl because his team will be preparing for Super Bowl LVII; and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who also made the team as a backup, also is not expected to participate. Lawrence was added to the roster as a replacement for Mahomes, and Carr also was added to the roster as a replacement for Burrow.

Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions will replace Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts on the NFC roster, since Hurts will also be preparing for Super Bowl LVII. Eagles WR A.J. Brown, guard Landon Dickerson, OT Lane Johnson, center Jason Kelce, pass rusher Haason Reddick, RB Miles Sanders and CB Darius Slay will also miss the Pro Bowl due to Super Bowl prep.

The flag football style game will be played Feb. 5 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Super Bowl LVII will kick off at 6:30 p.m. EST Feb. 12.

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Veteran MLB outfielder Dexter Fowler retires after 14 seasons

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Veteran outfielder Dexter Fowler announced on Tuesday his retirement after 14 seasons in Major League Baseball. Fowler wrote on social media: “It’s here … I’m hanging up my cleats. From an 18-year-old draft pick in Colorado to a ‘vet’ in Anaheim — there are a few things I will never forget. Getting that call to the big leagues in September 2008. Wow. My world was spinning. My first ‘you’ve been traded to Houston’ heart pounding call. The feeling of bliss while hearing the words ‘All-Star.’ Never knew what it felt like to be that guy! Forever grateful. Soaking wet and freezing on the field with tears in my eyes after winning the World Series in Chicago. The comfort of calling St. Louis home and being a Red Bird.”

Fowler also wrote: “Today is one of those moments where you metaphorically step down from your throne with a standing ovation, a tip of the cap, and the world stops spinning. I’m mostly proud to look back at my career knowing that I played the game the right way and did my best to make a positive impact beyond the win.” 

The 36-year-old Fowler, a 2016 All-Star and World Series champion, hit .250 in seven games in 2021 for the Los Angeles Angels before he sustained a season-ending torn ACL. He spent part of last season with the Toronto Blue Jays’ Triple-A affiliate, but did not play at the big-league level.

Fowler hit a career-high .300, with 13 home runs, 53 RBIs, 18 doubles, 11 triples and 12 stolen bases in 143 games in 2012 with the Rockies. He hit .276 with 13 home runs, 48 RBIs, 25 doubles and seven triples during his 2016 All-Star season with the Cubs.  In 2010, Fowler led the major leagues with 14 triples, and his 82 career triples rank first among active players.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/01/31/dexter-fowler-retires-at-36-after-14-major-league-seasons/51241891/

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni to star in ‘It Ends With Us’

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will star in the film version of Colleen Hoover’s popular novel, ‘It Ends with Us.’ Baldoni will also serve as director of the film. The novel center around Lily, a recent college graduate now living in Boston. Lily is dating Ryle, an emotionally distant neurosurgeon; but when her first love Atlas shows up, she and Ryle must come to terms with their relationship and his presence.

Due to her exposure on TikTok, Hoover is now the top-selling author in the country, selling over 20 million books. ‘It Ends With Us’ was 2022’s top-selling book; it has been published in 43 languages and was on the New York Times bestseller list for more than 90 weeks.

Hoover herself shared the casting news on Instagram, posting a short video clip with the caption: “CAST ANNOUNCEMENT for #ItEndsWithUsMovie! ❤ So grateful to all of you for the support. AND TO YOU, MOM 😍”

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See the teaser trailer for the new Amazon series ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’

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Amazon Prime Video shared the official teaser trailer for the upcoming series ‘Daisy Jones & The Six,’ starring Riley Keough and Sam Claflin. The trailer features the song “Regret Me,” one of 24 original songs written exclusively for the series and recorded by the cast.

Daisy Jones & The Six, based on the best-selling novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, chronicles the rise and fall of a renowned rock band in the 1970s fronted by Daisy Jones (Keough) and Billy Dunne (Claflin). An official description reads: “In 1977, Daisy Jones & the Six were on top of the world. Fronted by two charismatic lead singers — Daisy Jones (Keough) and Billy Dunne (Claflin) — the band had risen from obscurity to fame. And then, after a sold-out show at Chicago’s Soldier Field, they called it quits. Now, decades later, the band members finally agree to reveal the truth. This is the story of how an iconic band imploded at the height of its powers.”

Daisy Jones & The Six is executive produced by Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter.  Also starring in the limited series are Camila Morrone, Will Harrison, Suki Waterhouse, Josh Whitehouse, Sebastian Chacon, Nabiyah Be and Tom Wright, with a special guest appearance by Timothy Olyphant. The series will feature original music, which will be released by Atlantic Records during the rollout of the series, with new episodes released every Friday through March 24.

Daisy Jones & The Six premieres March 3 on Prime Video.  Take a look at the official trailer – here.

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Harry Styles set to perform at 2023 Grammy Awards

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The Recording Academy confirmed that Harry Styles will perform at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 5. Styles will appear at the ceremony alongside previously-announced acts, including Bad Bunny, Lizzo, Brandi Carlile, Mary J. Blige, Kim Petras, Sam Smith, Luke Combs and Steve Lacy.

Styles is nominated for six Grammy Awards this year. His recent LP, ‘Harry’s House,’ is up for album of the year and best pop vocal album, and his song “As It Was” is nominated for record of the year, song of the year, best pop solo performance and best music video. In 2021, Styles took home the award for best pop solo performance for “Watermelon Sugar.”

The 2023 Grammys will be broadcast live on CBS on February 5 beginning at 8 p.m. ET from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, hosted by Trevor Noah.

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Niall Horan announces new single ‘Heaven’

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Niall Horan has announced that his new single “Heaven” will be released on February 17th. Horan wrote on Instagram: “I could not be happier to let you know that my new single ‘Heaven’ is being released February 17. Pre-save and pre-order link in bio.”  To pre-save ‘Heaven’, head here.

Horan had teased new music back in October 2022: “I’m back. I’ve got new music coming in the new year that I’m really proud of, and I appreciate you being so patient with me while I’ve done it.”  He again recently spoke about dropping new music, sharing: “I’ve been working really hard on my music over the last couple of years and it’s almost time to get things going now. I have so much coming over the next few months.”  In addition, Horan launched a new website (heavenwontbethesame.com) where he teased fans about “NH3” coming soon.

Horan’s new project will mark his third studio album, and the follow-up to ‘Heartbreak Weather‘ in 2020 and his debut solo album ‘Flicker‘ in 2017.

Niall Horan announces ‘Heaven’

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