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Texas Rangers beat Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 in Game 3 of World Series

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The Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night at Chase Field.

Corey Seager hit his fifth home run of the 2023 postseason, with the Texas bullpen working to hold the lead after starter Max Scherzer left with back tightness prior to the bottom of the fourth. Texas right fielder Adolis García also left in the eighth inning after appearing to hurt his left side on a swing.

The Rangers win gives Texas a 2-1 edge in the best-of-seven series as they hope to win it all for the first time in franchise history.  Game 4 will take place on Tuesday at Arizona.

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NY Giants trade DL Leonard Williams to Seattle Seahawks for two draft picks

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NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport tweeted that the NY Giants are finalizing a trade sending veteran defensive lineman Leonard Williams to the Seattle Seahawks for a 2024 second-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick. This is the first trade the Giants have made ahead of the 4 p.m. Oct. 31 trade deadline.

According to NFL Insider’s Connor Hughes, the 29-year-old Williams was unlikely to re-sign to stay in New York for the 2024 season, as he is in the final year of his contract. New York will be eating “most” of the remaining money on Williams’ base salary this year (he is owed $10 million for the remainder of the season).

Williams was originally drafted by the Jets with the sixth overall pick in the 2015 draft out of USC, but joined the Giants in a deal ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Oct. 28, 2019, for a 2020 third-round pick and a 2021 fifth-round pick. Former GM Dave Gettleman signed Williams to a three-year, $63 million deal (45 million guaranteed) in 2021.

In 61 games with the Giants, Williams had 22.5 sacks with 72 QB hits and 27 tackles for loss. He also forced four fumbles and recovered four fumbles while deflecting six passes. This season Williams had 1.5 sacks and five QB hits in eight games this season.

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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ tops U.S. box office with $78M opening

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Five Nights at Freddy’s debuted at No. 1 in North America over the weekend, earning $78 million in receipts this weekend. The film is also streaming on Peacock.

The film, directed by Emma Tammi, stars Josh Hutcherson as a washed-up security guard who takes a job safeguarding a long-shuttered family-themed pizza restaurant — however, the pizzeria’s giant animatronic animal characters spring to life and go on murderous rampages. He’s also trying to maintain sole custody of his 10-year-old sister (Piper Rubio) and prevent her from falling into the clutches of their Aunt Jane (Mary Stuart Masterson). Kat Conner Sterling and Matthew Lillard also star, with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop created the animatronic characters.

Coming in at No. 2 is Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, followed by Killers of the Flower Moon at No. 3, After Death at No. 4 and The Exorcist: Believer at No. 5.

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Jon Bon Jovi named MusiCares’ 2024 Person of the Year

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Jon Bon Jovi will be honored as the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year at the annual benefit gala, to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 — two nights before the 66th annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena.

Laura Segura, executive director of MusiCares, said in a statement: “MusiCares is thrilled to honor Jon Bon Jovi at the 2024 Person of the Year Gala. His remarkable contributions to rock and roll have not only left an indelible mark on the music industry, but also in the hearts of countless fans around the world. Furthermore, his long-standing commitment to serving food-insecure and unhoused individuals inspires us all. We’re looking forward to celebrating him and the many ways he has made a difference in this world.”

In addition to his musical achievements, Jon Bon Jovi is being recognized for his philanthropic work. In 2006, he established the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, which is dedicated to disrupting the cycle of hunger, poverty and homelessness. The MusiCares Person of the Year ceremony is one of the marquee events featuring during Grammy Week. It includes a cocktail reception, followed by a dinner and concert featuring other artists paying tribute to the honoree. At 61, Bon Jovi youngest solo honoree since Don Henley received the honor at age 59 in 2007. He is also the second New Jersey native to receive the honor, following Bruce Springsteen in 2013.

Bon Jovi said in a statement: “I’m truly humbled to be this year’s MusiCares honoree. MusiCares’ work with music professionals is vitally important in creating much-needed support and wellness programs that cultivate a healthier and more vibrant community for us all. Philanthropic work has been a cornerstone of my life and has always run in tandem to my music career and achievements. Nearly two decades ago when I formed the JBJ Soul Foundation and JBJ Soul Kitchens, I saw firsthand and continue to see today the impact of charitable community-based work. I know this for sure: helping one’s community is helping one’s self.”

For more information about the event or sponsorship opportunities, visit MusiCares.org.

Jon Bon Jovi named 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year

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See the video for The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook & Central Cee’s ‘Too Much’

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The Kid LAROI is teaming up with BTS’s Jungkook and British rapper Central Cee in the music video of “TOO MUCH.” The song serves as the lead single in the second official rollout for The Kid LAROI’s debut studio album, THE FIRST TIME, and marks the first time the three artists have collaborated together.

Directed by Ramez Silyan, The Music video for “TOO MUCH” opens with a female approaching a 24-hour newsstand that is filled with a variety of magazines featuring the three artists, with each cover representing a clip from different parts of the video that follow. The video ends with one of the females putting out a cigarette on the cover of the magazine, notably on The Kid LAROI’s face, as the question “Was it too much?” rings out on repeat in the background.

Take a look at the video for ‘Too Much’ – here.

 

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BTS concert film ‘BTS: Yet to Come’ coming to Prime Video

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The BTS concert film, ‘BTS: Yet to Come’, is coming to Amazon Prime Video beginning November 9th in most territories. The event, which originally took place in Busan, South Korea in October of 2022, acted as a sendoff ahead of the members beginning their mandatory enlistment periods.

The concert saw RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook run through some of their favorite tracks for a crowd of over 60,000 people gathered throughout Busan, with an additional 49 million people tuning in via livestream through Weverse. The entirely free event was designed as part of a bid for Busan in the 2030 World Expo. The concert film then debuted in theaters as BTS: Yet to Come for a brief run in January of 2023.

BTS: Yet to Come will be available on Prime Video in 240 countries on November 9th. Fans in Japan will be able to view the film beginning December 1st.

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NY Giants QB Tyrod Taylor, TE Darren Waller injured in loss against NY Jets

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The New York Giants suffered more than just a 13-10 OT loss to the NY Jets on Sunday — quarterback Tyrod Taylor and tight end Darren Waller both left in the first half against the New York Jets on Sunday with injuries.

After Taylor was ruled out with a rib injury, the team announced he was taken to a hospital for further evaluation. The veteran quarterback was running to his right and raised his right arm to pass when the ball slipped out of his hand and was tackled for a sack by Quinton Jefferson and CJ Mosley. After remaining down for a few minutes as he was checked by trainers, Taylor was able to jog to the Giants’ sideline, though he later took a knee in pain before heading straight to the locker room.

Meanwhile, Waller injured his hamstring early in the second quarter after a 4-yard catch on third-and-5, after which the team announced he would not return. Waller was limited all week in practice with a hamstring injury.

Taylor was replaced by undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito. Taylor started his third straight game for Daniel Jones, who is dealing with a neck injury. Meanwhile TE Daniel Bellinger, who was a starter as a rookie last season, stepped in for Waller after his exit.

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Vikings QB Kirk Cousins reportedly suffers Achilles tear against Green Bay

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins left Sunday’s 24-10 win over the Packers midway through the fourth quarter, with Ian Rapoport from NFL Network, posting on X that Cousins suffered a torn Achilles. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said the team was “fearing an Achilles injury” for Cousins, and a subsequent MRI will be taken to confirm the diagnosis.

The play in which the injury to Cousins occurred took place with 9 minutes, 50 seconds remaining with the Vikings holding a 24-10 lead. As Cousins stepped up in the pocket on a third-down dropback, his right leg buckled and he was sacked. Cousins managed to stand up on his own but hopped off the field while holding his right leg in the air.

The 35-year-old Cousins has missed only one NFL start for health reasons in his career; he was replaced by rookie quarterback Jaren Hall. Veteran backup Nick Mullens is on injured reserve because of a back injury. Cousins had completed 23 of 31 passes for 274 yards and two touchdowns before being removed from the game.

Cousins is set to become a free agent after the season, agreeing to table negotiations with the Vikings on a contract extension last spring. Cousins entered Week 8 ranked second in the NFL in passing yards and first in touchdown passes.

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Dolly Parton shares ‘Wrecking Ball’ featuring Miley Cyrus

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Dolly Parton has released a duet of Miley Cyrus’ hit song “Wrecking Ball”, featuring her goddaughter, Cyrus herself.  Parton and Cyrus’ collab is the latest track from Dolly’s upcoming Rockstar album, set for release on November 17th.

Parton shared: “When I heard ‘Wrecking Ball’ I almost wept in my car. When it started into the chorus it hit me like a wrecking ball! I thought how great can a song be and how great can Miley Cyrus be? I thought, I have to have that song on my rock album and I have to have Miley sing it with me! I love it and I hope you do!” 

Parton’s Rockstar has already produced chart-topping hits including the original song “Bygones” featuring Rob Halford, and Parton’s original song, “World on Fire,” which also reached the No. 1 Billboard Rock Digital Songs. Parton also released the classic “Let It Be”, featuring Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood, as well as “What’s Up?” featuring Linda Perry.

Dolly is also set to perform the Halftime Show Live at the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day game against the Washington Commanders.

Take a listen to Wrecking Ball ft. Miley Cyrus – here.

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The family of Matthew Perry speaks out after his death at age 54

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The family of Matthew Perry are speaking out after the actor died by an apparent drowning at his home at age 54 on Saturday.

In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, Perry’s family said they are “heartbroken” by his “tragic” death. The statement read: “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother. Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend. You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love.” Matthew was raised by his father, John Bennett Perry, mother, Suzanne Morrison, and stepfather, Dateline journalist Keith Morrison.

Perry was found dead at his home in the Los Angeles-area home, with TMZ reporting that Perry was found in a jacuzzi at the residence. First responders were called to the residence for cardiac arrest, and no drugs were found at the scene and no foul play was reported. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department later shared that officers responded to a call at Perry’s address regarding the death of a male in his 50s, though authorities would not confirm the deceased’s identity.

Warner Bros. TV, which produced Friends, said in a statement about the beloved actor: “We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry. Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros. Television Group family. The impact of his comedic genius was felt around the world, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of so many. This is a heartbreaking day, and we send our love to his family, his loved ones, and all of his devoted fans.”

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