Month: February 2025

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See the trailer for new reality series ‘The Baldwins’

Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria attend premiere of "Framing John DeLorean" during 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at SVA Theater^ Manhattan New York^ NY^ USA - April 30^ 2019

Alec Baldwin and his family will be the subject of new reality television series ‘The Baldwins,’ premiering Feb. 23 on TLC.

TLC shared a first look for “The Baldwins,” featuring Alec and wife Hilaria, as well as their seven young children. According to the network, The Baldwins follows the couple and its kids with an eye toward “the challenges and humor that come while raising a large family in the public eye.” Baldwin, 66, and Hilaria, 41, are shown rearing their seven children together, including the aftermath of the shooting Baldwin was involved in on the Rust film set in 2021.

In a statement, the Baldwins called shooting the series “an amazing journey. This series gives viewers a glimpse into our lives as a family – the good, bad, wild, and everything in between. We hope viewers will connect with our experiences and the love we share.”

Added TLC prexy Howard Lee: “TLC has always been a platform for compelling stories. With ‘The Baldwins,’ viewers gain an unprecedented look into Alec and Hilaria Baldwin’s family journey. As they navigate parenthood, marriage and life under the spotlight, the series blends moments of joy, chaos and sincerity offering a genuine portrayal beyond the headlines.”

The Baldwins will premiere Feb. 23 at 10 p.m. EST.
See the trailer – HERE.

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‘Happy Face’ starring Dennis Quaid to premiere March 20 on Paramount+

Dennis Quaid attends 31st Annual Movieguide Awards in Hollywood^ CA. Hollywood^ CA USA - February 9^ 2024

Happy Face, the true-crime series starring Dennis Quaid, is set to premiere March 20 on Paramount+.

Happy Face features Annaleigh Ashford as Melissa Moore, daughter of Keith Jesperson, the man known as the ‘Happy Face Killer’ (Quaid) for murdering at least eight women in the United States in the early 1990s.

Moore is an executive producer on the project, with James Wolk, Tamera Tomakili, Khiyla Aynne and Benjamin Mackey co-starring in the eight-episode series, which is based on the Happy Face podcast and Reed’s book, ‘Shattered Silence.’

The teaser trailer shows Ashford’s Melissa reuniting with her estranged, incarcerated father as she tries to prove an innocent man is going to be executed for a crime that Jesperson committed; while shesays that “every violent act is a rock dropped in water. If you stay silent, the ripples of trauma just keep pulling everyone they touch underneath.”

See the trailer for Happy Face – HERE.

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Backstreet Boys adds more dates to Summer 2025 Sphere residency

Backstreet Boys at the Academy of Country Music Awards 2017 at T-Mobile Arena on April 2^ 2017 in Las Vegas^ NV

The Backstreet Boys will be the first pop group to take the stage at Las Vegas’ Sphere. The man band announced the initial nine dates for their summer 2025 “Into the Millennium” residency at the venue last week, and shortly thereafter added additional dates to the residency.

The band also shared that they will release Millennium 2.0 on July 11th, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their chart-topping Millennium album. This deluxe reissue will feature 25 tracks, including all 12 remastered originals, live recordings, demos, including “I Want It That Way” and B-sides, including the alternate version of “I Want It That Way.” Fans can stream the new single, “Hey” when they pre-save Millennium 2.0; you can also preview the new track: here.

The Backstreet Boys — comprised of Nick Carter, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson and Howie Dorough — initially announced performances at the Sphere on:  July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27.  The group later wrote on Instagram: “Due to popular demand we’ve added three more shows, August 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, to the Into The Millennium @SphereVegas residency!”

According to a press release, fans “can expect an unforgettable experience as the Backstreet Boys bring their legendary Millennium album to life, alongside a selection of their greatest hits. Beloved classics like ‘I Want It That Way,’ and ‘Larger Than Life,’ will be delivered or enhanced with cutting-edge visuals and sound made possible by Sphere’s revolutionary immersive technology.”

Tickets for Backstreet Boys’ Sphere residency will first go on sale via an artist pre-sale beginning Tuesday, February 18th at 9:00 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster (use code DUET). A public on-sale will follow on Friday, February 21st at 9:00 a.m. PT.

For further information, head: HERE.

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Post Malone named 2025 Record Store Day Ambassador

Post Malone performs at Bonnaroo music festival Manchester^ Tennessee USA - 06-15-2024

Post Malone has been named as the 2025 Record Store Day Ambassador, which celebrates its 18th anniversary on Saturday, April 12th. The Record Store Day website has a list of participating locations.

The artist said in a statement: “What an honor, I can’t believe I was chosen to be Record Store Day’s Ambassador for 2025. Record Store Day is so important and I really hope to do my part to keep it alive. We love hitting local shops when we’re on the road, seeing all the crazy artwork, the whole energy in a record store is just super inspiring. I feel at home. It’s really an unexplainable feeling to hit up a shop and dig through crates, just see what grabs your eye. You can be looking for something super specific and end up finding something totally different. It’s the best. Keep supporting y’all and let’s keep records and these local shops going strong. Happy Record Store Day everybody!”

Fans can pick up limited edition and exclusive physical releases by Gracie Abrams, Tori Amos, The B52’s, Kelsea Ballerini, Black Sabbath, David Bowie, Charli XCX, The Doors, Duran Duran, Fleetwood Mac, Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead, George Harrison & Beck, Jethro Tull, Elton John, The Killers & Bruce Springsteen, Geddy Lee, Megan Thee Stallion, Joni Mitchell, Motley Crue, Oasis, Post Malone, Prince, Queen, Lou Reed, Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones, Shakira, Snoop Dogg, Stone Temple Pilots, Taylor Swift, Tesla, U2, and many others.

Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton adds:  “I’m very excited about Ambassador ‘Posty’. Musically, he’s all over the place — just like record stores and their customers, especially some of the newest, youngest people to embrace their local brick-and-mortar spaces.”

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William Byron wins second straight Daytona 500

Daytona Beach^ FL^ USA: Daytona International Speedway plays host to the NASCAR Cup Series for the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach^ FL^ USA. February 19^ 2023

William Byron won the 67th annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, claiming victory in NASCAR’s most famous race for the second year in a row.

Severe downpours triggered an extended red flag after 11 laps, with the race delayed for roughly three hours before NASCAR called its drivers to return to their cars at 5:25 p.m. ET.

President Trump attended the race, arriving just before the green flag dropped on the first race of the NASCAR season. Trump said in a statement released by White House: “This iconic race showcases the fastest, most fearless drivers in motorsports, who represent our Nation’s love of tradition, competition, and automotive innovation. The Daytona 500 brings together people from all walks of life-from lifelong racing fans to first-time spectators-they all join in celebrating a shared passion for speed, adrenaline, and the thrill of the race.” Actor Anthony Mackie, who plays ‘Captain America’ Sam Wilson, served as the grand marshal; while actor Alan Ritchson was the honorary pace car driver.

Byron took the checkered flag at Daytona International Speedway after a crash broke out on the final lap; he was able to vault from ninth place to the front as other cars crashed around him. (per USA TODAY)  Byron said after the race: “It’s obviously really special. It’s an amazing race, and obviously a lot of crazy racing out there tonight and just a lot of pushing and shoving, but just really proud of our team. I can’t stress that enough. I’m just super thankful.”

Tyler Reddick finished second, and seven-time NASCAR Cups Series champion Jimmie Johnson third. Pole winner Chase Briscoe came home fourth followed by John Hunter Nemechek.

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7 more women accuse Ravens’ Justin Tucker of sexual misconduct

Justin Tucker - NFL - December 2nd 2018 Atlanta Falcons Vs. Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta Georgia USA

Seven additional women have come forward with accusations against Baltimore Raven’s kicker Justin Tucker.

The women, all massage therapists, told the news publication The Baltimore Banner in an interview about alleged experiences they’ve had with Tucker. As of Sunday, 16 massage therapists have now gone public with accusations of Tucker’s sexual behavior during massage sessions. The Banner first reported on Tucker’s alleged misconduct at the end of January, with the allegations taking place between 2012-16.

The NFL said in early February that it was unaware of the allegations against Tucker until the first story came out. Meanwhile, representatives for Tucker didn’t comment to the Banner on the new allegations; they instead referenced a Jan. 30 statement he released on social media after the first set of accusers came forward. Tucker said in that statement at the time he had “never before been accused of misconduct of any kind, and I have never been accused of acting inappropriately in front of a massage therapist or during a massage therapy session or during other bodywork … I maintain I did not act inappropriately at any point before, during, or after a professional bodywork treatment session.”

Tucker, 35, has been with the Ravens since his rookie season in 2012. Tucker had never made less than 83% of his kicks in a single season; however, the five-time All-Pro had the worst season of his career in 2024, making just 73% of his kicks.

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Squid Game final Season 3 set for release this year on Netflix

Squid Game 2 (Ojingeo geim) logo displayed on smartphone screen. This is a new Netflix series.

The second season of Squid Game hit Netflix last December, and the streaming service revealed that the mega-hit show’s third (and final) season will be released this year. The announcement was made on Netflix’s Tudum blog, and also includes a letter to fans from the show’s director, writer, and executive producer, Hwang Dong-hyuk.

Netflix has yet to reveal any official release or plot details regarding the third season; however, Squid Game director Dong-hyuk assured fans ‘that they won’t have to wait too long for season 3.’  Said Dong-hyuk: “I don’t think it’s May, but it will come out this year. I’m working on it [and] it’s coming soon. Sooner than you’d expect”.

Netflix also shared a brief teaser which features Chul-su, the ‘boyfriend’ of Red Light, Green Light doll Young-hee; check it out HERE.

The first season of Squid Game saw the down-on-his-luck Seong Gi-Hun (played by Lee Jung-Jae) win the deadly “Squid Games,” a life-or-death series of competitions whose winner walks away with a ₩45.6 billion KRW — just under $31 million USD — and decide to use his newfound wealth in an attempt to dismantle the games. The second season’s premise sees Gi-Hun return to the mysterious island on which the games are held and attempt to convince a new batch of players to vote for the games to stop, splitting the prize pot.

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See Vincent D’Onofrio and Charlie Cox in the trailer for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’

Vincent D'Onofrio at the "Emerald City" Photo-Op at Universal Studios on December 9^ 2016 in Los Angeles^ CA

Marvel is previewing the new action series Daredevil: Born Again, the sequel to Netflix’s Daredevil. 

Daredevil: Born Again stars Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio reprising their roles as Matt Murdock, also known as Daredevil, and Wilson Fisk, also known as Kingpin. Jon Bernthal, Elden Henson and Deborah Ann Woll will also return as Frank Castle, aka Punisher, Foggy Nelson and Karen Page, respectively.  The original series wrapped in 2018.

Fisk says in the preview, seated opposite his rival in a restaurant: “A lot of time has passed. By the look of it, you’ve come up in the world.”  Murdock responds: “I could say the same about you.”

Daredevil: Born Again premieres March 4 on Disney+. see the trailer: HERE.

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Selena Gomez, fiancé Benny Blanco to drop new album ‘I Said I Love You First;’ share first single

Selena Gomez at the premiere for Emilia Perez at the Egyptian Theatre. LOS ANGELES^ CA. October 21^ 2024

Selena Gomez  will release a new album along with her fiancé, songwriter-producer Benny Blanco, titled I Said I Love You First — due out March 21 (preorder: HERE.)

Gomez wrote on Instagram, alongside a series of photos with Blanco: “I always trick you guys. my NEW album ‘I Said I Love You First” with my best friend @bennyblanco, is out on 3/21 🖤Our first song, Scared of Loving You is out now on all streaming platforms. Merchandise and signed products for the album are available for pre-order now. We can’t wait to share this special project with you soon!”

Blanco also announced the album on his own social media, and followed up with a separate post featuring video clips of the couple’s album photo shoot, writing, “i cant believe i get to spend the rest of my life with you.”

The first single, “Scared of Loving You,” is out now. Gomez posted a video on Instagram featuring her and Blanco enjoying a day at Disneyland with the caption: “How would they love you, as much as I love you ♥ Scared of Loving You, song and lyric video, with @itsbennyblanco out now!” 

Take a listen to Scared of Loving You: HERE.

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Sabrina Carpenter recruits Dolly Parton for ‘Please Please Please’ remix off ‘Short n’ Sweet’ deluxe

Sabrina Carpenter at the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year Honoring Jon Bon Jovi at the Convention Center on February 2^ 2024 in Los Angeles^ CA

Sabrina Carpenter released the deluxe version of her album, Short n’ Sweet, including a new version of “Please Please Please” featuring the legendary Dolly Parton. The expanded version of ‘Short n’ Sweet’ features five new tracks, including “15 Minutes,” “Couldn’t Make It Any Harder,” “Busy Woman” and “Bad Reviews,” and Parton joining Carpenter on “Please Please Please.”

Upon debuting the video for their collab, Carpenter posted: “Dolly and me singing in a pickup truck!!!!!! I am so honored to have one of my biggest idols on a song that means so much to me.  Short n’ Sweet deluxe is out now!  Go watch and listen!!!! Love you forever @dollyparton 🤍🦋

Carpenter and Parton appear together in the black and white music video for ‘Please Please Please,’ which shows Carpenter behind the wheel of a pickup truck, while Parton reads the Nashville Banner in the passenger seat. The pair sing together and take turns driving, while viewers later see that a man is held hostage in the bed of the pickup.  Parton shared a behind-the-scenes look at the video on her social media, writing: “Turns out, two things can be short and sweet 😉 Listen to “Please Please Please (feat. Dolly Parton)” everywhere now! ❤ @sabrinacarpenter”

Take a look at the video for Please Please Please (feat. Dolly Parton) – HERE.
To stream Short n’ Sweet deluxe, head HERE.

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