Month: November 2020

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U.S. Elections Project Says 96M Have Already Voted Across The U.S.

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The U.S. Elections Project said on Monday that more than 96 million Americans have already voted ahead of Tuesday’s election — almost twice the number from four years ago.

According to the independent election monitor, by early Monday afternoon, 61 million mail-in ballots have been received and 35 million voters have cast ballots at in-person early voting centers. The total number of people who voted early during the 2016 campaign was 50 million.

A similar number was reported by the NBC News Decision Desk/Target Smart, which said almost 94 million Americans had voted as of 8 a.m. Monday. Early turnout in Texas and Hawaii has already surpassed those states’ entire vote totals from four years ago. Eight other states have seen early vote totals at 90% of their 2016 figures — Montana, Washington, North Carolina, Georgia, Nevada, Florida, New Mexico and Tennessee.

More than 95 million Americans have voted with one day to go until Election Day

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Kane Brown Drops New Video For “Worship You” Featuring Wife And Daughter

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Kane Brown’s wife and daughter are featured in his new music video for “Worship You.”  Wife Katelyn, who married Kane in October of 2018, and daughter Kingsley Rose, who turned one year old on Oct. 29, star in the new visual.

Brown announced Worship You as his latest single on Oct. 12, his second wedding anniversary. The single is off Brown’s recent EP, Mixtape, Vol. 1.

Take a look at the video for Worship You at the link: here.

Kane Brown Covers Randy Travis, Adds Wife and Daughter to “Worship You”

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Ariana Grande’s “Positions” Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100

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Ariana Grande’s new single Positions has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The feat marks Grande’s fifth No. 1 on the Hot 100, extending her record for the most No. 1 debuts on the Hot 100. The song drew 35.3 million U.S. streams and sold 34,000 in the week. It also opens at No. 1 on the Streaming Songs chart, No. 2 on Digital Song Sales and No. 41 on Radio Songs.

Her previous No. 1 hits are “thank u, next” in 2018, “7 rings” in 2019, “Stuck With U” with Justin Bieber earlier this year and “Rain on Me” with Lady Gaga earlier this year. Grande is also the first artist with three No. 1 Hot 100 debuts in a single year, and the first artist to earn three songs to No. 1 on the Hot 100 in a year since Drake in 2018.

Ariana Grande breaks her own record with ‘Positions’ No. 1 debut on the Hot 100

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Taraji P. Henson To Host 2020 American Music Awards

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ABC and dick clark productions announced Monday that Taraji P. Henson is set to host the 2020 American Music Awards.

Henson said in a statement: “The AMAs bring together the music community to celebrate what really drives all artists – the fans. I’m proud to take the stage as this year’s host – and also a fan – for what promises to be an electrifying night of music.”

Nominations for the 2020 AMAs were announced last month, yielding five nominations for first-time nominee Megan Thee Stallion — including nods in the New Artist of the Year and Collaboration of the Year categories — becoming the most-nominated female artist this year. Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and first-time nominees DaBaby and Doja Cat all earned four nominations each.

here.” data-reactid=”29″ type=”text”>Nominees for the fan-voted award show are based on fan interactions, including streaming, album and digital song sales, radio airplay and social activity. Fans can vote through Nov. 16 at 12 p.m. PT/ 3 p.m. ET by clicking here.

“2020 American Music Awards” (AMAs) will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

Taraji P. Henson to Host American Music Awards 2020

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Supreme Court In Texas Denise Request To Throw Out 127,000 Drive-Thru Votes

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On Sunday, the Texas Supreme Court rejected a petition seeking to invalidate 127,000 votes cast at drive-thru polling stations in the state’s most populous county, Harris County. The court denied the challenge by a Republican activist and three Republican candidates in the state arguing that the drive-thru polling sites in the largely Democratic Harris County are unconstitutional. The court denied the request without an order or opinion. An emergency hearing will be held on Monday morning in Houston for a challenge by the same plaintiffs in federal court.

Drive-thru ballots account for about 10% of in-person ballots cast through the state’s early voting period. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the county set up 10 drive-thru centers where voters can pull up in their vehicles and vote on an electronic tablet passed through their window by a poll worker after having their registrations and identifications confirmed. The plaintiffs argued drive-thru voting was an expansion of the state’s curbside voting policy and should only be available to people with disabilities. The Harris County Clerk’s Office countered that its drive-thru locations are separate and distinct polling places from the curbside locations and therefore can be utilized by all voters.

Texas court rejects bid to toss out 127,000 drive-thru votes, but fight isn’t over

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The Texas Supreme Court rejected a bid to discard almost 127,000 votes cast in drive-thru lanes…
 
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All 11 Regions In Illinois To Be Under COVID-19 Restrictions As Cases Surge

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As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Illinois at an unprecedented rate, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Sunday that new restrictions will be placed in all eleven regions of Illinois.

Pritzker will be imposing a ban on indoor service at bars and restaurants, among other restrictions, this week for Region 2 — which covers 20 North-Central counties, including Rock Island, Kendall and Knox counties — after the area saw an average positivity rate above the 8% positivity threshold for three consecutive days. Starting Wednesday, all 11 of the state’s regions will be operating under the governor’s COVID-19 restrictions.

Pritzker, who hinted last week the peak of this outbreak is still nowhere in sight, said the mitigation measures are being put in place to help limit the spread of the virus. “As cases, hospitalizations and deaths are rising across our state, across the Midwest and across the nation, we have to act responsibly and collectively to protect the people we love,” Pritzker said in a statement.

The news comes as state health officials announced 6,980 new cases and an additional 35 coronavirus-related deaths, making Sunday the fifth consecutive day Illinois’ daily caseload has topped 6,000 — a number that far exceeds anything seen in the state’s previous COVID-19 peak in May.

More than 119,600 people tested positive for the virus in Illinois over the last 30 days, and the state has broken the daily caseload record five out of the last 12 days, including Saturday when state health officials announced 7,899 new cases. Even more concerning, Illinois hospitals are treating the most coronavirus patients they’ve seen since the end of May. 

Illinois institutes COVID-19 restrictions in all 11 regions as U.S. reports 81K new cases

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Eric Church’s New Song “Through My Ray-Bans” Dedicated To Route 91 Harvest Festival Fans

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Eric Church shared a new song, “Through My Ray-Bans,” written by Eric, Luke Laird and Barry Dean in honor of the fans who attended the Route 91 Harvest Festival in 2017. Eric was a headliner at the festival two days before a lone gunman opened fire during Jason Aldean’s set on Oct. 1, which killed 60 people and injured hundreds more.

Through My Ray-Bans follows the recent release of “Hell of a View,” “Crazyland,” “Bad Mother Trucker” and current single, “Stick That in Your Country Song.”

Listen to “Through My Ray-Bans” at the link here.

Eric Church Details View From the Stage in New Song ‘Through My Ray-Bans’

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Cam Releases Sophomore Album, “The Otherside”

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Cam has dropped her highly anticipated sophomore album, The Otherside, her first album release in 5 years.

The 11-song offering also features tunes co-penned by Sam Smith (“Happier for You”), Harry Styles (“Changes”) and Tim Bergling (“The Otherside”). The new project follows Cam’s 2015 major-label debut album, Untamed, which featured “Burning House,” “Mayday” and more.

Listen to the album’s title track The Otherside here.

Singer Cam releases ‘The Otherside’, first album in 5 years

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Demi Lovato To Host People’s Choice Awards 2020

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Demi Lovato will host the 2020 Peoples Choice Awards to be held on November 15. Jen Neal, general manager of live events and lifestyle digital from E! Network said in a statement: “Demi Lovato is an international icon and we cannot wait for her to host the 2020 E! People’s Choice Awards. Her authentic presence and dynamic talents will make for an unforgettable night.”

Lovato kicked off the year with the debut of her ballad “Anyone” during a performance at the Grammy Awards, in addition to singing the National Anthem at Super Bowl. In March, Lovato released her single “I Love Me,” following up with the collaboration, “I’m Ready,” with Sam Smith in April. Lovato also partnered with Marshmello to release “Ok Not To Be Ok” on World Suicide Prevention Day, which aimed to de-stigmatize mental health. 

The People’s Choice Awards will recognize Tyler Perry as this year’s People’s Champion for his humanitarian efforts amid the Covid pandemic and this year’s protests for black rights. Jennifer Lopez will receive the People’s Icon Award.

         

Demi Lovato Announced As Host For People’s Choice Awards 2020!

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Season 1 ‘American Idol’ Finalist Nikki McKibbin Dies At 42

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Nikki McKibbin, who was a finalist on the first season of “American Idol,” has died at the age of 42.  McKibbin is said to have died of a brain aneurysm on Sunday.

McKibbin placed in the top three during “American Idol’s” debut season in 2002, finishing behind runner-up Justin Guarini and winner Kelly Clarkson. On Saturday, 42-year-old Guarini posted a touching tribute to McKibbin on Instagram, saying “@realnikkimckibbin was a fiery, funny lady who could sing the Hell out of a rock song with the same kind of ease and command she lovingly used to cut you with her twangy Southern wit”

American Idol also honored McKibbin on Sunday tweeting, “Nikki McKibbin was an incredible talent and we are deeply saddened by the news of her passing. She was part of our American Idol family and will be truly missed. Our hearts and prayers go out to her family and friends during this difficult time.” 

McKibbin starred in an episode of “Fear Factor,” as well as the “Battle of the Network Reality Stars,” and also appeared on “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” in 2008. In 2014, McKibbin was featured on Season 13 of “American Idol,” in which her teen son Tristan auditioned for the show.

‘American Idol’ alum Nikki McKibbin, who competed against Kelly Clarkson, dies at 42

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