Month: June 2023

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Lauren Jauregui teams with Ty Dolla $ign & Russ for “Wolves”

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Former Fifth Harmony member Lauren Jauregui has teamed up with her ex-boyfriend Ty Dolla $ign and Russ for the song “Wolves,” off Jauregui’s new EP In Between. Lauren and Ty dated for two years before amicably ending their relationship in 2019.

In Between features seven songs,  including the previously released ‘Always Love’ and ‘Trust Issues.’ Ahead of dropping the EP, the 26-year-old Jauregui shared a lengthy post on Instagram: “GOODMORNING ANGELS!! It’s RELEASE DAY!! 😭 I could barely sleep last night and I’m pacing around my living room like a loca listening to these songs on repeat rn. I give them to God, I give them to you, I am so grateful beyond words if you take the time to listen this weekend (extra gratitude if you choose to buy the project as I am INDEPENDENT!) … @tydollasign & @russ thank you for being such amazing friends and believing in me & this project enough to be a part of it even though we made Wolves 5 years ago😂. Love you both🤍 I’ve held these songs for years because my spirit told me you needed to hear them one way or another some day. Today you receive another piece of my heart ✨🤍”

Listen to “Wolves” – here.
To stream In Between, head here.

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‘Barbie’ Movie Soundtrack features Lizzo, Ice Spice, Nicki Minaj and more

The ‘Barbie’ movie is sharing the lineup for its official soundtrack, ‘Barbie the Album,’ set for release on July 21st (the same day the film opens in theaters). The movie soundtrack, executive produced by Mark Ronson, features Dua Lipa, Karol G, Lizzo, Ava Max, Charli XCX, Dominic Fike, Fifty Fifty, Gayle, Haim, Ice Spice, Kali, Khalid, Nicki Minaj, Pink Pantheress, Tame Impala and The Kid Laroi.

The album for Greta Gerwig’s upcoming live-action film, starring Margot Robbie (Barbie) and Ryan Gosling (Ken), will also feature Gosling; with more artists will be announced as the film’s premiere date approaches, according to Rolling Stone.

The soundtrack will be available in multiple formats, including an embossed vinyl limited edition and a hot pink cassette tape. Written by Gerwig with her partner and longtime collaborator Noah Baumbach, the movie also features Will Ferrell as Mattel’s CEO, America Ferrera, Michael Cera, Connor Swindells, Emerald Fennell, Ariana Greenblatt, Rhea Perlman, and John Cena, with Helen Mirren serving as the narrator.

To pre-order the “Barbie The Album,” head here.

Barbie The Album To Feature Nicki Minaj, Dua Lipa, Ice Spice, Khalid & More

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PGA Tour agrees to merge with rival Saudi-backed LIV Golf

The PGA Tour released a statement on Tuesday confirming that it has entered the Tour, Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), and the DP World reached an agreement with a goal to “​​unify the game of golf, on a global basis.” The name of the new golf entity has not been determined; but will end all litigation between the parties. In addition, Europe’s DP World Tour also is part of the merger. The parties said in a news release that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which finances LIV Golf and is valued at more than $600 billion, will combine its golf-related commercial businesses and rights with those of the other tours into a “collectively owned, for-profit entity.”  

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan had previously said that any potential truce with the rival Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit was “off the table,” however, now a landmark merger between the two entities has been formed.  Monahan said in a press release: “After two years of disruption and distraction, this is a historic day for the game we all know and love. This transformational partnership recognizes the immeasurable strength of the PGA TOUR’s history, legacy and pro-competitive model and combines with it the DP World Tour and LIV – including the team golf concept – to create an organization that will benefit golf’s players, commercial and charitable partners and fans. Going forward, fans can be confident that we will, collectively, deliver on the promise we’ve always made—to promote competition of the best in professional golf and that we are committed to securing and driving the game’s future. We are pleased to move forward, in step with LIV and PIF’s world-class investing experience, and I applaud PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan for his vision and collaborative and forward-thinking approach that is not just a solution to the rift in our game, but also a commitment to taking it to new heights. This will engender a new era in global golf, for the better.”

Monahan will remain commissioner of the PGA Tour, while Ed Herlihy will continue to serve as PGA Tour policy board chairman, and Public Investment Fund governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan will join the PGA Tour policy board. Al-Rumayyan was appointed chairman of the board of directors for the new entity, while Monahan was named chief executive officer. The parties are still finalizing financial terms of the agreement.

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Novak Djokovic rallies to reach French Open semifinals for 12th time

Novak Djokovic rallied to beat 11th-seeded Karen Khachanov 4-6, 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 at the French Open on Tuesday, marking his 45th career Grand Slam semifinal. Djokovic will face either No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, or No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semi-finals.

The victory over Khachanov puts the No. 3-seeded Djokovic in the semis for the 12th time at Roland Garros (only Rafael Nadal has done it more, with 15 semifinals.).

Djokovic is a two-time champion in Paris (2016, 2021) and is seeking to earn his 23rd Grand Slam trophy overall.  If he does so, he would break a tie with Nadal for the men’s record.

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Dwayne Johnson returning to ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise in spin-off film

Dwayne Johnson is returning to the Fast & the Furious film franchise, despite his very public falling out with ‘F&F’ star Vin Diesel.

Johnson wrote on Instagram: “HOBBS IS BACK. And he just got lei’d. Luke Hobbs will be returning to the Fast & Furious franchise. Your reactions around the world to Hobbs’ return in Fast X have blown us away The next Fast & Furious film you’ll see the legendary lawman in will be the HOBBS movie that will serve as a fresh, new chapter & set up for FAST X: Part II … Last summer @vindiesel and I put all the past behind us. We’ll lead with brotherhood and resolve — and always take care of the franchise, characters & FANS that we love.”

Johnson first played Hobbs in 2011’s Fast Five, returning to the role in 2013’s Fast & Furious 6, 2015’s Furious 7, 2017’s The Fate of the Furious, and 2019’s Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.  Johnson appeared for a cameo in the current release Fast X,  after publicly vowing in 2021 not to return because of his dispute with Diesel. Johnson said, however: “I’ve built my career on an “Audience First” mentality and that will always serve as my North Star … Congratulations to my Fast Family & Universal Studios on the global success of FAST X and as always, Hobbs & @SevenBucksProd are motivated to help take the Fast franchise to new and exciting places for fans worldwide.”Daddy’s gotta go to work” — HOBBS#HobbsIsBack#FastAndFurious#PutYourFunderwearOn.”

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Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross compose score to ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ film

News broke that Nine Inch Nails bandmates and composers, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, have scored the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem movie, setts hit theaters on August 2, 2023

The film’s director Jeff Rowe tweeted the news, confirming Reznor and Ross’ involvement in the film:  “Well now that my teenage hero [Tony Hawk] has leaked that my music heroes are doing this I can add that the score is absolutely amazing. Exhilarating, terrifying, heartbreaking, full of sounds I didn’t know existed. I don’t have the vocabulary to describe it. I love it so much.” Seth Rogen, who also stars, writes, and produces the film, added, “This has been a thrilling process and I can’t wait for you all to see this movie and hear this incredible score.” The film also stars voice acting by Jackie Chan, John Cena, Ice Cube, Post Malone, Maya Rudolph, Hannibal Buress, and Paul Rudd, among others.

A film synopsis reads: “After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers (Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael) set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.”

In 2021, Reznor, Ross, and Jon Batiste won an Academy Award for Best Original Score for the Pixar animated film Soul. , marking the second for Reznor and Ross, who won their first Oscar for their original score for the David Fincher-directed The Social Network in 2011. Ross and Reznor also recently scored Fincher’s film The Killer, premiering on Netflix on November 10.

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Lewis Capaldi cancels all engagements through June 24 to ‘rest and recover’

Lewis Capaldi is canceling all shows and engagements through June 24th due to struggles with his physical and mental health.

The singer shared in a statement posted to Instagram: “I’m going to have to cancel all commitments from now until I play Glastonbury on June 24th. It’s been such an incredible time leading into this new album, and seeing all the support from everyone has been beyond I could have ever dreamed of. That said, the last few months have been full on both mentally and physically, I haven’t been home properly since Christmas and at the moment I am struggling to get to grips with it all. I need to take a moment to rest and recover, to be at my best and ready for Glastonbury and all the other incredible shows coming up so that I’m able to continue doing what I love for a long time to come.”

Capaldi said he wants to spend the next three weeks spending time with friends and family, and do “normal life things that are an important part of me feeling better,” and apologized to fans who’ve spent money on travel and hotels already: “The fact that you’re willing to come out and spend your time, money and love on these shows is beyond comprehension and I feel incredible lucky. I’m getting all the help and support I need from the incredible people around me who I’m so grateful for. I take none of this for granted and I can’t wait to be back doing it again.”

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Taylor Swift shares ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ tracklist ft. Hayley Williams, Fall Out Boy

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Taylor Swift shared more details and the full track list for her album Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), featuring collaborations with Paramore’s Hayley Williams and Fall Out Boy. Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) is a re-recorded version of the 33-year-old singer’s 2010 album Speak Now, and is her third re-recorded album following Fearless (Taylor’s Version) and Red (Taylor’s Version), both released in 2021.

Swift wrote on Instagram: “I’m VERY excited to show you the back cover of Speak Now (my version) including the vault tracks and collaborations with @yelyahwilliams from @paramore and @falloutboy. Since Speak Now was all about my songwriting, I decided to go to the artists who I feel influenced me most powerfully as a lyricist at that time and ask them to sing on the album. They’re so cool and generous for agreeing to support my version of Speak Now. I recorded this album when I was 32 (and still growing up, now) and can’t wait to unveil it all to you on July 7th.”

Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) will drop on July 7. To pre-save/pre-order, head here.

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Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights take 2-0 series lead after defeating Panthers 7-2

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The Vegas Golden Knights took a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final after defeating the Florida Panthers in a 7-2 victory on Monday night in Game 2.

Jonathan Marchessault scored twice, and had an assist to finish with three points; he set a Golden Knights record with his 12 postseason goals. Brett Howden scored twice, and Alec Martinez, Nicolas Roy and Michael Amadio scored once, while Adin Hill made 29 saves for the Golden Knights.

For the Panthers, Matthew Tkachuk and Anton Lundell scored; while goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was removed 7:10 into the second period down 4-0, and defenseman Radko Gudas left early in the game after he was injured on a hit by Vegas forward Ivan Barbashev.

The Panthers and Golden Knights will face-off in Game 3 on Thursday in Sunrise, Florida.

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Buffalo Bills and linebacker Leonard Floyd agree to one-year deal

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The Buffalo Bills and former Los Angeles Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd have agreed to a one-year contract in free agency. The deal is pending on Floyd passing a physical.

Floyd, 30, signed a four-year, $64 million contract extension with the Rams in 2021, but was released by the team in March.  The linebacker totaled 59 combined tackles, 22 quarterback hits, 10 tackles for a loss, nine sacks and a fumble recovery in 17 starts in 2022, winning a Super Bowl with the franchise that year. Floyd, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, spent his first four seasons with the Chicago Bears. who released him in 2020.

The Bills also officially announced they signed defensive tackle Ed Oliver to a four-year contract extension. Oliver totaled 34 combined tackles, 14 quarterback hits, nine tackles for a loss, three passes defensed, 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 13 starts last season for the Bills.

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