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Pittsburgh Steelers to sign QB Russell Wilson to 1-year deal

Russell WILSON (3) plays against the Carolina Panthers at Bank Of America Stadium in Charlotte^ NC.

Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a one-year deal, with sources telling NFL Network that the Steelers will sign Wilson to a minimum of $1.2 million. Wilson’s former team, the Denver Broncos, will pay him $37.8 million in 2023-24.

Wilson posted video highlights on social media, with the caption: “Year 13. Grateful. Steelers,” and also reposted a photo of himself wearing a Steelers jersey on his Instagram story, originally published on the NFL’s Instagram account with the caption: Russ is a Steeler ‼

The Broncos released Wilson last week; he signed a five-year, $242.6 million contract with the franchise in 2022. In 15 starts last season, Wilson completed 66.4% of his throws for 3,070 yards, 26 scores and eight interceptions. His 100 career passer rating ranks fourth in NFL history, behind only Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson.

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Jon Hamm joining Taylor Sheridan series ‘Landman’ at Paramount+

on Hamm at the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals at the Barker Hanger on January 14^ 2024 in Santa Monica^ CA

Jon Hamm has joined the cast of Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming Paramount+ series “Landman,” appearing in a recurring guest star role. Hamm joins previously announced series lead Billy Bob Thornton as well as cast members Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore. Hamm will portray Monty Miller, described as “a titan of the Texas oil industry who has a long personal and professional relationship with Tommy Norris (Thornton).”

Landman is based on the podcast “Boomtow,” with the official description for the series stating it is “set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas” and described as “an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.” The series recently kicked off production in and around Fort Worth, Texas, with co-creators Sheridan and Christian Wallace also serving as executive producers.

Hamm starred as Don Draper in his Emmy-winning role in the AMC drama “Mad Men” for seven seasons, also earning two Golden Globes and numerous other accolades for the role.  Hamm recently starred in Season 5 of the FX anthology series “Fargo,” the Amazon series “Good Omens,” and the third season of Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show.”

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BTS’ V shares teaser videos for new song ‘FRI(END)S’

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Big Hit Music announced that BTS’ V will release his new single titled “FRI(END)S” on Friday, March 15. A press release also announcing the single stated that it is “rooted in the Pop Soul R&B genre,” and added that the forthcoming tune “delivers relatable and witty romance through lyrics written entirely in English.”

In anticipation of the new song release, the K-pop star released a short film, featuring the word “friends” spelled out in various formats, along with different combinations of letters reading “dead,” “end” and “desire.”  You can check it out: here.

V has also released 2 previews of his video for “FRI(END)S”, the first of which featured a scene of him sitting among customers at the diner; you can check that out: here.  The K-pop singer later released a second preview, which shows him quietly eating leftovers at a dining room table before the scene changes to show a fight at a diner and V lying with a pool of blood under his head. You can check out the latest preview: here.

“FRI(END)S” marks the first new piece of music from V since late 2023. Six months ago, he released his debut solo project, an EP titled Layover, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. “FRI(END)S” is out on 3/15 via BigHit; for more information head here.

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Taylor Swift teases acoustic songs included in Disney+ version of ‘Eras Tour’ Film

Taylor Swift at the Ziegfeld Theatre on August 11^ 2014 in New York City.

Taylor Swift shared on Good Morning America that she will be teasing four surprise, acoustic songs that will be included exclusively in the Disney+ version of her ‘Eras Tour’ concert film. The 34-year-old singer announced Monday on ‘GMA” that she will be giving sneak peeks of the surprise songs, one day at a time, beginning Tuesday on the ABC morning program.

Swift’s announcement was posted to GMA‘s socials with the caption: “It’s TAYLOR WEEK on @GMA! @taylorswift13 is giving a sneak peek at 4 acoustic songs that will be on the @disneyplus version of ‘Taylor Swift | The Era’s Tour (Taylor’s Version)’ throughout the week. Stay tuned for the first one tomorrow!”

The video clip shows the superstar telling fans the surprise news while dressed in the sparkly, multicolored leotard she wears during the opening numbers of her three-hour show. Swift shared: “Tune in every day this week to get an exclusive look into the acoustic songs from the Eras Tour, my version. Don’t miss the film when it drops on Disney+ this Thursday [March 14] at 6 p.m. Pacific.”

Swift’s ‘The Era’s Tour’ concert film premiered in AMC theaters in October 2023 and became the top-grossing concert film in history with more than $92.8 million after just one weekend. In December, Swift made an expanded cut of the project available to rent on-demand, featuring performances of “Wildest Dreams,” “The Archer” and “Long Live.” The Disney+ edition will include the four new acoustic songs and will feature footage of Swift performing her Folklore single “Cardigan” for the first time. A trailer of the Disney+ version of the film revealed that one of the new songs will be ‘Maroon.’

Taylor Swift Offers ‘Exclusive Look’ at Added ‘Eras’ Movie Acoustic Songs

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Taylor Swift teases acoustic songs included in Disney+ version of ‘Eras Tour’ Film

Taylor Swift at the Ziegfeld Theatre on August 11^ 2014 in New York City.

Taylor Swift shared on Good Morning America that she will be teasing four surprise, acoustic songs that will be included exclusively in the Disney+ version of her ‘Eras Tour’ concert film. The 34-year-old singer announced Monday on ‘GMA” that she will be giving sneak peeks of the surprise songs, one day at a time, beginning Tuesday on the ABC morning program.

Swift’s announcement was posted to GMA‘s socials with the caption: “It’s TAYLOR WEEK on @GMA! @taylorswift13 is giving a sneak peek at 4 acoustic songs that will be on the @disneyplus version of ‘Taylor Swift | The Era’s Tour (Taylor’s Version)’ throughout the week. Stay tuned for the first one tomorrow!”

The video clip shows the superstar telling fans the surprise news while dressed in the sparkly, multicolored leotard she wears during the opening numbers of her three-hour show. Swift shared: “Tune in every day this week to get an exclusive look into the acoustic songs from the Eras Tour, my version. Don’t miss the film when it drops on Disney+ this Thursday [March 14] at 6 p.m. Pacific.”

Swift’s ‘The Era’s Tour’ concert film premiered in AMC theaters in October 2023 and became the top-grossing concert film in history with more than $92.8 million after just one weekend. In December, Swift made an expanded cut of the project available to rent on-demand, featuring performances of “Wildest Dreams,” “The Archer” and “Long Live.” The Disney+ edition will include the four new acoustic songs and will feature footage of Swift performing her Folklore single “Cardigan” for the first time. A trailer of the Disney+ version of the film revealed that one of the new songs will be ‘Maroon.’

Taylor Swift Offers ‘Exclusive Look’ at Added ‘Eras’ Movie Acoustic Songs

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Billie Eilish & Finneas win Best Original Song Oscar for ‘What Was I Made For?’

Billie Eilish at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards; February 25^ 2024 in Santa Monica^ CA.

Billie Eilish and her brother, Finneas won the Oscar for best original song for their Barbie soundtrack hit “What Was I Made For?” at the 2024 Academy Awards on Sunday, March 10. The 2024 Academy Awards were hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, who helmed the ceremony for the fourth time. The show was held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, and aired live on ABC.

The win marks Eilish and Finneas’ second Oscar victory — rhe pair previously won in the same category at the 2022 ceremony with “No Time to Die,” fromnthe James Bond film of the same name.

Eilish and Finneas also performed “What Was I Made For?” live at the awards ceremony. Released in July 2023, the song peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also won best original song at the Golden Globes, as well as song of the year and best song written for visual media at the Grammys.

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2024 Oscars: ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Poor Things’ lead the Academy Award winners

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The 96TH ACADEMY AWARDS ceremony was held at the Dolby Theater in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and airing live on ABC.

‘Oppenheimer’ was awarded the Best Picture Oscar, while its stars Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. won Best Actor and Supporting Actor awards and Christopher Nolan awarded Best Director for the film. Oppenheimer also won the trophies for Best Director, Best Score, Editing and Cinematography.

Emma Stone won her second Oscar for Best Actress for Poor Things, which also was awarded the Oscar for Best Hair & Makeup, Costume Design and Production Design.

Da’Vine Joy Randolph won the Best Supporting Actress statuette for her role in the The Holdovers, while Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell won the Oscar for Best Song for “What Was I Made For” from the film, Barbie.

For the full list of winners, head here: https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2024.

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Chris Jones signs record-setting, 5-year contract worth nearly $160M with Kansas City Chiefs

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Kansas City Chiefs’ defensive lineman Chris Jones has agreed to terms on a five-year deal worth nearly $160 million, which includes $95 million fully guaranteed. According to a post from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport: “The top free agent on http://NFL.com is off the board: Our story on Chris Jones’ mega deal with the #Chiefs, as the All-Pro stays on a 5-year contract worth almost $160M with $95M in practical guarantees” Jones’ agency wrote on X that the deal makes Jones the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history.

During the Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebratory parade, Jones said that he was going to remain in Kansas City, where he’s been sine the beginning of his NFL career in 2016. His words now seem prophetic after he agreed to a deal that will keep him under contract through the 2028 season.

Jones, a Pro Bowler each of the last five years, earned a career-best 15.5 sacks in 2022 and had 10.5 sacks in 16 games in 2023. Jones has a career stat line of 75.5 sacks, 12 forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions.

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Baker Mayfield agrees to 3-year, $100M contract with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Baker Mayfield at IAC Headquarters on December 4^ 2018 in New York City.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers has signed veteran quarterback Baker Mayfield to a three-year contract worth $100 million with $50 million guaranteed and a maximum value of $115 million.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter posted on X: Baker Mayfield’s deal with the Buccaneers: “2024: $30 million * 2025: $30 million, including $20 million guaranteed * 2026: $40 million. $5 million per year in incentives. $100 million total, with incentives a max value of $115 million.”  Mayfield told Schefter: “I wanted a chance to come back. I love coach [Todd] Bowles and the staff. I’m happy to be here and I want to win more in the postseason.”

Mayfield signed a one-year deal with the Buccaneers last offseason, and threw for 4,044 yards, 28 touchdowns and 10 interceptions and leading Tampa Bay to a 9-8 record and its third straight NFC South title. The Bucs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Round before losing to the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round.

Mayfield was the No. 1 overall pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2018, and set a then-rookie record with 27 passing touchdowns in his first year in the league. The Browns traded him to the Carolina Panthers prior to the 2022 campaign after acquiring Deshaun Watson, but led the team to a 1-5 record before requesting to be released in December 2022.

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Vanessa Hudgens expecting first child with husband Cole Tucker

Cole Tucker and Vanessa Hudgens at AFI Fest on November 10^ 2021 in Hollywood^ CA

Vanessa Hudgens and husband Cole Tucker are expecting their first baby together, three months after they were married. This will be the first child for both Hudgens and Tucker.

Hudgens, 34, revealed her pregnancy as she walked the 96th Academy Awards red carpet while showing off her baby bump in a floor-length black turtleneck dress accessorized with Chopard jewelry, including a white gold necklace with a 10.06-carat pear-shaped yellow diamond and 29.88-carats of diamonds, along with matching diamond earrings and diamond rings from the Haute Joaillerie Collection.

Hudgens exchanged vows with Tucker, a professional baseball player, on Dec. 2, 2023 in Tulum, Mexico in a secret wedding. The pregnancy news comes after Hudgens denied pregnancy rumors in October, after photos from her bachelorette trip to Aspen which showed her wearing baggy clothing — sparked baby speculation.

The couple met via a meditation Zoom hosted by Joe Jonas amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and the actress was first spotted holding hands with the baseball player in November 2020. They made their relationship Instagram official the following February.

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