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Megan Thee Stallion joins TWICE in their music video for ‘Strategy’

Megan Thee Stallion performs at Bonnaroo music festival. Manchester^ Tennessee USA - 06-16-2024

K-pop girl group TWICE has teamed up with Megan Thee Stallion for their latest music video, “Strategy.”

Strategy is the title track from TWICE’s 14th mini-album STRATEGY, and marks the second collaboration between the artists, following their feature on Megan’s remix track “Mamushi.” The album features six other tracks: “Kiss My Troubles Away,” “Like It Like It,” “Sweetest Obsession,” “Keeper,” “Magical” and the Twice-only version of “Strategy.”

The “Strategy” video has a magazine-inspired theme and shows the members of Twice – comprised of Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu – dancing at a firing range, while Megan Thee Stallion performs on a rooftop.

Watch the “Strategy” music video – HERE.

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Jack Harlow drops the video for new song ‘Tranquility’

Jack Harlow at the 2022 BET Awards Arrivals at Microsoft Theater on June 26^ 2022 in Los Angeles^ CA

Jack Harlow recently returned to the music scene with the new song and video for‘Hello Miss Johnson‘. Now Harlow is dropping the follow-up track with the song ‘Tranquility’.

Released as just as a YouTube exclusive, the song hears the Louisville rapper shares address the recent backlash he has been facing after he canceled his Kentucky festival. In “Tranquility,” Harlow addresses these criticisms claiming that his label has been asking for a new record amidst financial renegotiations from his inaugural Gazebo Festival.

See the music video for Tranquility, produced by Hollywood Cole – HERE.

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces she is in remission from cancer

The Princess of Wales attend a mental fitness workshop run by SportsAid at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre. Marlow^ UK. 12 October^ 2023

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, announced on Tuesday that her cancer is in remission – less than one year after first announcing her diagnosis.

Catherine, the wife to the heir to the throne, Prince William, shared the news of her remission in a social media post while posting pictures of her visiting the Royal Marsden Hospital in London (one of the U.K.’s leading oncology facilities, where Kate received treatment).  The caption read: “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery. I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for looking after me so well during the past year  My heartfelt thanks goes to all those who have quietly walked alongside William and me as we have navigated everything. We couldn’t have asked for more. The care and advice we have received throughout my time as a patient has been exceptional. In my new role as Joint Patron of The Royal Marsden, my hope is, that by supporting groundbreaking research and clinical excellence, as well as promoting patient and family wellbeing, we might save many more lives, and transform the experience of all those impacted by cancer. It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support. C”

The 43-year-old princess revealed she had cancer in a video announcement in March 2024. At the time she said she was undergoing “a course of preventative chemotherapy” on the advice of her medical team, but has not shared publicly further details of her diagnosis. The Princess of Wales has made several public appearances since she revealed her diagnosis, attending the men’s final at Wimbledon with her daughter Charlotte, 9, in July; and back in September, she revealed that she had completed chemotherapy and was focused on staying “cancer free” and returning to work.

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Alleged stalker of WNBA star Caitlin Clark disrupts hearing, held on $50K bond

A Texas man who was arrested for allegedly sending threats and sexually explicit messages to WNBA star Caitlin Clark is being held on $50,000 bond, following a disruptive court appearance in Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Michael Thomas Lewis, 55, who is accused of stalking Clark, let out multiple outbursts during his first appearance in court since he was arrested over the weekend and accused to making a series of vulgar, threatening online statements at the Indiana Fever player, including yelling he is “guilty as charged” as he stood before Judge Angela Davis at Marion County Superior Court. Per NBC News, Lewis shouted “I’m free” and “I guess you got the wrong guy” at different points throughout the hearing; when asked by the court if he suffers from mental illness, Lewis responded, “I need my medicines.”

Indiana state prosecutors allege that Lewis stalked Clark from approximately Dec. 16, 2024 and Jan. 11, 2025 with “repeated and continued harassment,” and also allege that Lewis made an implicit or explicit threat “with the intent to place Caitlin Clark in reasonable fear of sexual battery.”  An X account linked to Lewis shows thousands of messages he sent to Clark, which were sexually explicit and/or violent in content.

Lewis was arrested Sunday and is being held in the Marion County Adult Detention Center in Indianapolis. He faces a level five felony charge of stalking, which carries a sentence of 1 to 6 years in the department of corrections, with the presumptive sentence of three years, as well as a $10,000 fine.

Judge Davis said the purpose of the hearing was to relay the charges and she would not yet accept a plea, with Lewis set to return to Marion County Superior Court on March 31 for a pretrial hearing. The judge also ordered Lewis to stay away from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where the Fever play home games, and from Butler basketball arena Hinkle Fieldhouse (Clark’s boyfriend, Connor McCaffery is an assistant coach at Butler).

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Miami’s Jimmy Butler speaks to Heat president Pat Riley, reiterates demand for trade

Jimmy Butler^ basketball player for the Miami Heat^ attends the semifinal match at 2023 Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami MIAMI GARDENS^ FLORIDA - MARCH 31^ 2023

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has had additional conversations with team president Pat Riley that he is not interested in seeking an extension, and has demanded a trade.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, in a face-to-face meeting with Riley last week Butler reiterated that he wants to be traded and will not sign a new contract with the Heat. Butler reportedly told Riley that he won’t sign an extension and added that he “intends to only use his $52 million player option in the offseason for 2025-26 as a trade maneuver.”

It was reported last month that the 35-year-old Butler would prefer to be moved by the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, after Butler and the Heat were unable to come to terms on a contract extension this past summer. After Riley issued a statement in December stating “We are not trading Jimmy Butler,” Butler responded a week later, saying, “I want to see me get my joy back from playing basketball and wherever that may be, we’ll find out pretty soon. I want to get my joy back. I’m happy here off the court, but I want to be back to somewhat dominant, I want to hoop and I want to help this team win. Right now, I’m not doing that.”

The Heat suspended Butler for seven games on Jan. 3 for “conduct detrimental to the team over the course of the season and particularly the last several weeks” but added in a statement: “Through his actions and statements, he has shown he no longer wants to be part of this team.  Jimmy Butler and his representative have indicated that they wish to be traded, therefore, we will listen to offers.” The seven-game suspension cost Butler $2.35 million in salary; however, the NBA Players Association field a grievance and released a statement calling the discipline “excessive and inappropriate.”

Butler, who is eligible to return to the Heat on Thursday, is in the final year of a $49 million contract this season. He is averaging 17.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 22 games.

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Timothée Chalamet set for double-duty on ‘SNL’; Dave Chappelle hosting with musical guest GloRilla

Timothée Chalamet attends the World Premiere of "Dune: Part Two" in Leicester Square in London^ England. London^ United Kingdom - February 15^ 2024

Saturday Night Live has announced its first hosts of 2025, with actor Timothée Chalamet serving double duty as both host and musical guest, and comedian Dave Chappelle serving as host with musical guest GloRilla.

Chappelle, 51, will be hosting for the fourth time on Jan. 18, with the actor and comedian promoting his latest Netflix standup comedy special, Dave Chappelle: Dreamer.  Rapper GloRilla, 25, will be making her Saturday Night Live debut when she serves as the musical guest of the Jan. 18 episode; the artist recently earned two Grammy nominations this year for her hit song “Yeah Glo!”

Oscar-nominated actor Chalamet, 29, will be the host and the musical guest of the Jan. 25 episode. He can be seen in theaters playing the legendary Bob Dylan in the film A Complete Unknown, for which he learned to play guitar and harmonica while singing Dylan songs.  The Jan. 25 episode of SNL will mark Chalamet’s third time as host, and first time as musical guest. He previously hosted Saturday Night Live in November 2023 and December 2020.

The hosting announcement comes as SNL is preparing for its 50th anniversary celebration on NBC, culminating with the airing of the live primetime special “SNL50: The Anniversary Special,” on Sunday, Feb. 16. The four-part docuseries “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” is also set to debut on Peacock on Jan. 16; and finally on Jan. 27, NBC will debut the special “Ladies & Gentleman… 50 years of SNL Music.”

Season 50 of Saturday Night Live resumes Saturday, Jan. 18, at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

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See the trailer for new Peacock docuseries ‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’

NBC Experience Store window display decorated with Saturday Night Life logo in Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16^ 2017

The trailer for the new docuseries “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” has been released, streaming exclusively on Peacock beginning January 16.

According to an official logline, “‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’ is a four-part docuseries “honoring the legacy of ‘SNL,’ with over 60 contributors, including ‘SNL’ alumni, and covering decades of ‘SNL’ history. Spotlighting some of the show’s most iconic elements, each episode delves into the rich history of ‘SNL’ and pulls back the curtain on the audition process, the writers’ room, the fan favorite ‘More Cowbell’ sketch and the pivotal Season 11.”

Executive producer Morgan Neville said in a press release: “I’ve been obsessed with Saturday Night Live as long as I can remember. For SNL50, I’ve been lucky to collaborate with some of my favorite independent filmmakers to tell some deeper stories of SNL. Taken together, these standalone episodes give a new perspective of SNL and what makes it work.”

The trailer teases the behind-the-scenes interviews with former and current “SNL” cast members including Amy Poehler, Pete Davidson, Will Ferrell, Andy Samberg, Kenan Thompson, Tina Fey, Seth Meyers and Bowen Yang.

In addition to the Peacock docuseries, Ladies & Gentleman… 50 years of SNL Music, will debut January 27 on NBC; while a live primetime special is set for February 16 on NBC and Peacock.

The four-part “SNL50” premieres Jan. 16 on Peacock; see the trailer: HERE.

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The Weeknd postpones album release and cancels Rose Bowl show amid LA wildfires

The Weeknd attends the 2017 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York^ NY on May 1st^ 2017

In light of the ongoing devastation caused from the wildfires affecting the Los Angeles area, The Weeknd has postponed the release of his new album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ and also canceled the corresponding Rose Bowl concert in Pasadena, California. The album, which was originally scheduled for release on January 24th, has been pushed back a week.

The Weeknd shared the news on social media, writing in a statement: “Out of respect and concern for the people of Los Angeles County, I am canceling the Rose Bowl concert originally scheduled for January 25th. This city has always been a profound source of inspiration for me, and my thoughts are with everyone impacted during this difficult time. In light of this, I have also decided to push the release of my album to January 31st. My focus remains on supporting the recovery of these communities and aiding its incredible people as they rebuild.  With Love, Abel”

The one-night-only ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ album release concert at the Rose Bowl was schedule for January 25th. However, the arena and its adjacent parking lot are currently being occupied as a hub for donations to aid victims of the LA wildfires.

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See Rosé in the video for ‘Toxic Till the End’

BlackPink BORN PINK 2nd Album photobook featuring member ROSE with x on grey. Pink music CD in player.

K-pop star Rosé has released her debut solo album, Rosie.  

Rosie also features the tracks “Number One Girl,” “3AM,” “Two Years,” “Drinks or Coffee,” “Apt.” with Bruno Mars, “Gameboy,” “Stay a Little Longer,” “Not the Same,” “Call It the End,” “Too Bad for Us” and “Dance All Night.”

Rosé – a member of South Korean girl group Blackpink – also dropped the music video for the song “Toxic Till the End”, directed by Ramez Silyan and was filmed at Old Westbury Gardens in Long Island, N.Y.  The video depicts the ups and downs of Rosé’s toxic relationship with a partner (played by model and actor Evan Mock). Check it out: HERE.

Rosé had also previously released the video for her single “Number One Girl,” the follow-up to her chart-topping track “APT” with Bruno Mars. Rosé directed the “Number One Girl” video, which shows her perform at night at different locations in Seoul, including a skate park. Take a look at that visual – HERE.

To stream Rosie, head HERE.

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Eagles LB Nakobe Dean out for rest of playoffs after tearing patellar tendon

Philadelphia eagles equipment ^ ball and helmet on the green playing field ^ product shot

League sources confirmed that the Philadelphia Eagles starting linebacker Nakobe Dean is expected to miss the remainder of the playoffs after suffering a serious knee injury early in the second quarter during Sunday’s wild-card playoff win over the Green Bay Packers.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, Dean is out for the remainder of the playoffs due to a torn patellar tendon in his knee and will “likely” miss the start of the 2025 season. The linebacker was injured in the second quarter after wrangling tight end Tucker Kraft to the ground for a 3-yard loss on a screen play. After being assisted off the field to the medical tent, Dean was carted inside. Prior to exiting the contest, he recorded six tackles, which included two tackles for loss.

Eagels’ cornerback Darius Slay said of Dean: “He’s one of the true leaders on this defense. I know I got the ‘C’ on my chest but if there is someone I want to give my [captaincy] to, it’s him. It’s hurtful to see him go down like that because he is having an amazing year, playing outstanding, and I’m praying for him for a speedy recovery.”

The 24-year-old Dean was drafted in the third round in 2022 out of Georgia. Last season he was sidelined for all but five games due to multiple foot injuries, including a Lisfranc sprain that landed him on injured reserve in November. However this year, Dean was having a breakout season with 128 tackles (the second-most on the team behind Zack Baun), three sacks, nine tackles for loss, six quarterback hits and an interception.

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