Month: November 2023

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Cardi B, Anitta, Charlie Puth, and Niall Horan to headline TikTok music festival

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TikTok has announced “In the Mix,” its first-ever live global music event for fans, with famous artist performing in the round to give fans an “up close and personal” experience. “In the Mix” will take place Dec. 10 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz; Cardi B, Niall Horan, Anitta and Charlie Puth will headline the concert, with Isabela LaRosa, Kaliii, Lu Kala and Sam Barber to also perform.

A post on X reads: “From your For You Page to the big stage, catch your fave TikTok artists, creators, and special guests at #TikTokInTheMix. Dec 10th irl in Mesa, AZ, or tune in LIVE from wherever you are đŸŽ€đŸŽ¶ tickets on sale Nov 2nd, register: https://snssdk1233.onelink.me/bIdt/222u3zmr

TikTok said in a press release that the inaugural “In the Mix” celebrates TikTok as a platform of music discovery. The event strives to bring to life “the music, trends and experiences” that the app’s community enjoys and creates every day. TikTok global head of music partnerships and programming Paul Hourican said in a statement: “No other platform mixes music, creativity and community like TikTok. With In The Mix, our goal is to bring the For You feed to life for fans at the venue and on TikTok. Our vision is to create a show that is reimagined for the TikTok era and our music-loving global community.”

“In the Mix” will stream globally via TikTok Live. In addition to the concert, the stream will feature appearances from creators and highlights from the past year.

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World Series Game 4: Rangers crush Diamondbacks 11-7 to take 3-1 series lead

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The Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-7 on Tuesday night in Game 4 of the 2023 World Series at Chase Field in Phoenix, taking a 3-1 series lead and moving Texas just one win away from winning the championship.

The Rangers’ Marcus Semien hit a two-run triple and three-run homer, giving Texas to a 10-run lead by the third inning and becoming the first team in Series history with consecutive five-run innings.

Texas is now jut one win away from their first title in the Rangers 63 year franchise history (which started as the expansion Washington Senators in 1961). Game 5 of the best-of-seven game series will be at 8:03 p.m. EDT Wednesday in Phoenix.

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Los Angeles Clippers acquire James Harden in blockbuster trade from Philadelphia 76ers

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The Philadelphia 76ers agreed to trade James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a deal that also includes the Oklahoma City Thunder, seven players and several draft picks.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Harden will head to Los Angeles along with P.J. Tucker and Filip Petrusev, in exchange for Marcus Morris Sr., Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington, Kenyon Martin Jr., a 2028 unprotected first-round draft pick, two second-round picks, a 2029 pick swap and an additional first-round pick routed from a third team.

The 34-year-old guard opted into a $35.6 million player option in June for the 2023-24 season. Harden has not played this season; he requested a trade this off-season after publicly feuding with 76ers president Daryl Morey, will reunite with former teammate Russell Westbrook and fellow All-Stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George on the Clippers.

In 58 appearances last season for the 76ers (who he joined in a 2022 trade from the Brooklyn Nets), Harden averaged 21 points, a league-high 10.7 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game. The 2017-18 NBA MVP, 10-time All-Star, and seven-time All-NBA selection, three-time scoring champion and two-time assist champion is set to join his fifth different team since 2021.

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‘General Hospital’ actor Tyler Christopher dies at age 50

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Tyler Christopher, best known for his Emmy-winning role of Nikolas Cassadine on the long-running ABC soap opera ‘General Hospital’ has passed away at age 50.  Christopher’s former GH costar Maurice Benard confirmed the actor’s death on Instagram: “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher. Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him. Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol. We are beyond devastated by the loss of our dear friend and pray for his children and his father.”  The circumstances surrounding the veteran actor’s death remain unclear at this time, and the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office has not confirmed an exact cause of death as of press time.

General Hospital Executive Producer Frank Valentini shared in a statement: “I am heartbroken over the news of Tyler Christopher’s passing. He was kind, an incredible actor, and dear friend, who was beloved by our GH family and fans of Nikolas Cassadine. On behalf of everyone at General Hospital, our heartfelt sympathies go out to his loved ones during this difficult time.”

Christopher portrayed Nikolas Cassadine on General Hospital from 1996 to 2016. He was nominated for five Daytime Emmy Awards, winning in 2016 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Christopher also portrayed Stefan DiMera on Days of Our Lives from 2018 to 2019, which earned him another Daytime Emmy nomination.

Christopher struggled with bipolar depression and substance abuse for many years, and was arrested in 2019 when he fell asleep in the back of an Uber while intoxicated. He pled guilty, with a judge denying a request by law enforcement that Christopher be sentenced to an alcohol treatment program.  He was also recently arrested at the Hollywood Burbank Airport for public intoxication this past May, before being released on $250 bail.

Christopher married former ESPN reporter Brienne Pedigo in 2008; they later divorced in 2019. The former couple share two children: Greysun James Christopher and Boheme Christopher. Christopher was also previously married to actress Eva Longoria from 2002 to 2004.

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Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz are engaged after two years together

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PEOPLE reports that Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz are engaged to be married after two years together.

The couple started dating in 2021 while working on Kravitz’s forthcoming directorial debut, Pussy Island, which stars Tatum. Kravitz showed off an engagement ring over the weekend while attending a Halloween party where she dressed as Mia Farrow’s character from Rosemary’s Baby, and Tatum wore a baby costume.

Kravitz told GQ in an interview last year: “Whether it was making me tea or pouring me a drink or going to whip someone into shape or whatever — he really was my protector and it was really wonderful and sweet. mHe’s just a wonderful human. He makes me laugh and we both really love art and talking about art and the exploration of why we do what we do. We love to watch a film and break it down and talk about it and challenge each other.”

Tatum was previously married to Jenna Dewan, with whom he shares daughter Everly, 11. Kravitz married actor Karl Glusman in 2019 before filing for divorce the next year.

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New Kids on the Block to launch 2024 ‘Magic Summer Tour’

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New Kids on the Block will embark on Magic Summer Tour 2024, announcing on Instagram: “Check out the Magic Summer 2024 Tour Dates ⬆ Tickets on sale to the public this Friday at 10am local Block Nation Members get FIRST access to tickets & vip packages starting THIS WEDNESDAY at 10am local time. Go to NKOTB.com for all the details on VIP Packages and to sign up to become a Block Nation member today. #MagicSummerTour”

Featuring guests Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff, the tour serves as a ‘re-imagining’ of the group’s sold-out tour of the same name back in 1990. The North American tour is slated to kick off next year on June 14, starting in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, at the town’s Blossom Music Center. It will make stops in Denver, Salt Lake City, Philadelphia, Toronto and more before concluding on Aug. 24 at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Ind.

Donnie Wahlberg in a press release about the tour: “The true ‘magic’ of this tour is in the music, the moments and the memories that we get to create – and recreate – with our amazing fans each night. Feeling all the nostalgic feels of the original Magic Summer, with the bond that we’ve shared throughout the years, will make for a most magical time indeed.”

Fans looking to get tickets for the tour will be able to do so starting on Wednesday (Nov. 1) through the New Kids on the Block’s official fan club and Citi pre-sales. More pre-sales will hit throughout the week before tickets become available through Live Nation’s general on-sale on Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. local time. Citi cardmembers will receive access to pre-sale tickets starting Nov. 1 at 12 p.m. local time until Thursday, Nov. 2 at 10 p.m.

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Charli XCX and Sam Smith team up for “In The City”

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Charli XCX and Sam Smith have collaborated for the first time on their new single, “In The City,” co-produced by Charli XCX alongside Ilya, PC Music founder A. G. Cook, Omer Fedi and George Daniel of the 1975.

Charli XCX said of the track: “The song is about finding the people you truly love and connect with through wild nights out and partying in magical places. It’s about feeling accepted, the magnificence of being welcomed into queer spaces and those once in a lifetime people you get to meet when you’re there.”

Smith added, “Charli is a force and getting creative with her is so much fun. This track is about freedom and those unforgettable nights of abandon. I loved every minute we spent together making it.”

Listen to Charli XCX and Sam Smith’s “In The City” – here.

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