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Bryan Tanaka confirms split from Mariah Carey after 7 years together

Mariah Carey at the 2018 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theatre LA Live.

Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka have ended their relationship after seven years together.

Tanaka, 40, confirmed his split from Carey, 54, in a statement on social media: “With mixed emotions, I share this personal update regarding my amicable separation from Mariah Carey after seven extraordinary years together. Our decision to embark on different paths is mutual, and as we navigate these separate journeys, we do so with profound respect and an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the invaluable time we’ve shared. The memories we’ve created and the artistic collaborations are etched in my heart forever. Mariah’s dedication to her family and her commitment to her craft have inspired us during our shared journey. I want to express my love and appreciation for Mariah and her incredible children, whose warmth and kindness have enriched my life in ways words cannot express. I eagerly anticipate continuing my journey, knowing my passion for inspiration, dance, and the creative arts will resonate in the unfolding chapters.” Carey shares twins Monroe and Moroccan, 12, with ex-husband Nick Cannon.

Carey and Tanaka were first linked in 2016; rumors they had split began this month after Tanaka did not join Carey on her Merry Christmas One and All! tour, as he had done in the past.

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Bryan Tanaka confirms split from Mariah Carey after 7 years together

Mariah Carey at the 2018 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theatre LA Live.

Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka have ended their relationship after seven years together.

Tanaka, 40, confirmed his split from Carey, 54, in a statement on social media: “With mixed emotions, I share this personal update regarding my amicable separation from Mariah Carey after seven extraordinary years together. Our decision to embark on different paths is mutual, and as we navigate these separate journeys, we do so with profound respect and an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the invaluable time we’ve shared. The memories we’ve created and the artistic collaborations are etched in my heart forever. Mariah’s dedication to her family and her commitment to her craft have inspired us during our shared journey. I want to express my love and appreciation for Mariah and her incredible children, whose warmth and kindness have enriched my life in ways words cannot express. I eagerly anticipate continuing my journey, knowing my passion for inspiration, dance, and the creative arts will resonate in the unfolding chapters.” Carey shares twins Monroe and Moroccan, 12, with ex-husband Nick Cannon.

Carey and Tanaka were first linked in 2016; rumors they had split began this month after Tanaka did not join Carey on her Merry Christmas One and All! tour, as he had done in the past.

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Status of Jaguars’ QB Trevor Lawrence TBD after suffering sprain to AC joint

TREVOR LAWRENCE TENNESSEE TITANS VS JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS JANURARY 7^ 2023 at TIAA BANK FIELD JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA

The status of Jacksonville Jaguars’ QB Trevor Lawrence’s for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers remains TBD after the quarterback was diagnosed with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder. It’s the third straight week that Lawrence is dealing with an injury — he suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 14, and a concussion in Week 15.

Head coach Doug Pederson said on Tuesday that Lawrence is “doing better today than he did yesterday” after being injured in Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers, but that he doesn’t expect Lawrence to practice on Wednesday. Pederson said via the team’s website: “It’s a little bit early. He may do a little something tomorrow, but I would doubt that. It’s a little bit too soon, but we’ll see as the day, as the week, goes on .. He has been fortunate enough to bounce back from all of them. We’ll see as he goes this week where he’s at. We’ve been fortunate that he has been able to be available every week so far.”

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Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson suffers season-ending ACL, MCL injury

Interior view of U. S. Stadium in Minnesota^ SKOL Vikings^

The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday that tight end T.J. Hockenson suffered a season-ending ACL and MCL injury during their 30-24 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 16. It’s unclear how much time the veteran will miss, or if he will be back in time for the beginning of the 2024 season, but Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said: “Knowing T.J., the type of player he is, I’m absolutely looking forward to when we can get him back rolling and ready to have a great 2024 season.” 

Hockenson took a hard hit to his right leg from defensive back Kerby Joseph in the third quarter, which knocked him out of the game. The tight end caught four passes for 58 yards before his exit.

In his first full season with the Vikings, Hockenson caught 95 passes for 960 yards and five touchdowns in 15 games played. His 95 receptions rank second among all tight ends behind Evan Engram, and his 960 receiving yards third behind George Kittle and Travis Kelce. Hockenson set the Vikings’ single-season record in receptions by a tight end, and was on pace to break the single-season record for receiving yards by a Vikings tight end.

The Vikings face-off against the Green Bay Packers Sunday night in Minnesota.

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Anthony Anderson to host primetime Emmy Awards on Fox

Anthony Anderson at Fourth Annual Celebration of Black Cinema Television on December 06^ 2021 in Century City^ CA

Actor/comedian Anthony Anderson will host the delayed 75th Emmy Awards. The awards ceremony was delayed from its usual September ceremony date due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes,

In a statement, Anderson said: “With our industry’s recent challenges behind us, we can get back to what we love — dressing up and honoring ourselves. And there’s no better celebratory moment to bring the creative community together than the milestone 75th Emmy Awards. When Fox asked me to host this historic telecast, I was over the moon that Taylor Swift was unavailable, and now I can’t wait to be part of the biggest night in television.”

Allison Wallach, President of Unscripted Programming at Fox Entertainment, said: “After Anthony hosted our upcoming show, We Are Family, we knew he’d be a natural fit for a star-studded, anticipatory night like the Emmys. Anthony’s known for his humor, heart and spontaneity, so he’s sure to give audiences in the theater and at home a night they’ll never forget.”

Academy chairman Frank Scherma expressed: “Anthony is a multi-talented performer and a great friend to the Television Academy. We are thrilled that he is hosting what promises to be a rich celebration of the year’s outstanding television, as well as 75 years of Emmys excellence!”

The three-hour ceremony, taking place from the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, will be broadcast live on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 15h, 2023 (8-11 PM EST on Fox and will be available the next day on Hulu).

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Ryan Gosling drops ‘Ken the EP’ featuring ‘Barbie’ remixes

Ryan Gosling attends the "Barbie" European Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square in London^ England. July 12^ 2023:

Ryan Gosling – who famously portrayed Ken in the Barbie movie – has released a new EP. Going teamed up with music producer Mark Ronson on Ken the EP, a mini album featuring three remixes of the Barbie song “I’m Just Ken.”

Ken the EP features the holiday remix “I’m Just Ken – Merry Kristmas Barbie,” an acoustic version “I’m Just Ken – In My Feelings Acoustic” and the dance remix “I’m Just Ken – Purple Disco Machine Remix.”

Ronson posted on Instagram that he was “starstruck” when he first met Gosling in 2022 to record the original version of “I’m Just Ken” – “Not only did he bring a broken falsetto, a hefty growl, & everything in between, he brought the emotional resonance of a great actor who’d been living in a role for the past 6 months…after that, we didn’t see each other again for 18 months but of course, I was excited to see the world fall in love with his performance & know to some small degree, our song was a part of it”

Ronson, who also produced the Barbie: The Album soundtrack, also released a music video with Gosling for the holiday version of ‘I’m Just Ken.”  Check it out: here.

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Ryan Gosling drops ‘Ken the EP’ featuring ‘Barbie’ remixes

Ryan Gosling attends the "Barbie" European Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square in London^ England. July 12^ 2023:

Ryan Gosling – who famously portrayed Ken in the Barbie movie – has released a new EP. Going teamed up with music producer Mark Ronson on Ken the EP, a mini album featuring three remixes of the Barbie song “I’m Just Ken.”

Ken the EP features the holiday remix “I’m Just Ken – Merry Kristmas Barbie,” an acoustic version “I’m Just Ken – In My Feelings Acoustic” and the dance remix “I’m Just Ken – Purple Disco Machine Remix.”

Ronson posted on Instagram that he was “starstruck” when he first met Gosling in 2022 to record the original version of “I’m Just Ken” – “Not only did he bring a broken falsetto, a hefty growl, & everything in between, he brought the emotional resonance of a great actor who’d been living in a role for the past 6 months…after that, we didn’t see each other again for 18 months but of course, I was excited to see the world fall in love with his performance & know to some small degree, our song was a part of it”

Ronson, who also produced the Barbie: The Album soundtrack, also released a music video with Gosling for the holiday version of ‘I’m Just Ken.”  Check it out: here.

Ryan Gosling releases ‘Ken The EP’

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Jack Harlow announces “No Place Like Home” Immersive VR concert, documentary on Meta

Jack Harlow at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Garden Arena on May 15^ 2022 in Las Vegas^ NV

Jack Harlow, in partnership with Meta, is producing an immersive VR concert and behind-the-scenes VR documentary called “Jack Harlow No Place Like Home: A VR Concert.”

“Jack Harlow No Place Like Home: A VR Concert” takes a behind-the-scenes look at Harlow’s third annual “No Place Like Home: The Kentucky Tour” in his home state, leading up to the finale concert in Lexington, KY. Harlow said in a statement: “At some point last year I realized how much of my home state I’ve never seen. I suddenly got this urge to take a tour bus across Kentucky with all my childhood friends. So that’s what we did. Six shows in different towns across the state, with the final stop being in Lexington. We decided my first show at the historic Rupp Arena was the perfect moment to capture in VR. Enjoy.”

Mark Herwick, President of Unscripted Television at Range Media Productions, shared: “’Jack Harlow No Place Like Home: A VR Concert’ is truly incredible, and we’re excited to bring the finale concert of the tour to audiences in VR with our partners at Meta. We also look forward to giving an intimate perspective into the importance behind this tour to Jack with the behind the scenes footage for fans to enjoy in this inspiring VR concert and documentary special.”

Viewers can tune-in exclusively in Meta’s Horizon Worlds with a Meta Quest VR headset to the documentary, which will premiere in VR on Thursday, January 4 at 5 p.m. PT exclusively in Meta Horizon Worlds’ Music Valley. Attendees can RSVP for the event HERE; replays will be available until January 25 in Meta Horizon Worlds after the concert.

Take a sneak peak at Harlow’s “No Place Like Home: A VR Concert” – here.

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Milwaukee Bucks seven-game winning streak ended in loss to NY Knicks

Milwakee Bucks text and logo at NBA Basketball Fiserv Forum arena

The New York Knicks snapped their nine-game losing streak against the Milwaukee Bucks with a 129-122 win – which also ended the Bucks seven-game winning streak.

The Knicks’ Jalen Brunson scored 38 points, while Julius Randle had 24 points and nine rebounds), RJ Barrett scored 21 points and Immanuel Quickley had 20 points off the bench for the Knicks, who had four players score 20 points on Christmas Day for the second time in franchise history and the first time since 1963.

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 13 rebounds, while Damian Lillard also had 32 points and Khris Middleton finished with 24 points.

The win was the first for the Knicks against the Bucks since a 113-98 victory on Nov. 5, 2021.

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Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco suffers concussion in Christmas Day loss to Raiders

Isiah Pacheco arrives for the 2023 ESPY Awards on July 12^ 2023 in Hollywood^ CA

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco was ruled out in the second half of the club’s 20-14 loss against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday, Christmas Day, with a concussion. The RB lost his helmet after making a reception late in the third quarter and then took a knee to the head before exiting.

Pacheco had just returned to action against the Raiders after missing the previous two games with a shoulder injury. He scored a touchdown on a 12-yard run in his return, rushing 11 times for 26 yards and catching four passes for zero yards. Kansas City finished Monday’s game with Clyde Edwards-Helaire and La’Mical Perine at running back. Perine was signed off the practice squad before the game to take McKinnon’s roster spot.

The Chiefs also placed veteran running back Jerick McKinnon on the injured reserve list with a groin injury before the game.

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