Month: May 2021

Luke Bryan adds dates to 2022 Las Vegas residency

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Post date May 24, 2021
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Luke Bryan is expanding his Las Vegas residency.

Due to high demand, the country superstar has added three new shows to the lineup at The Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas next year, on February 23, 25 and 26. There are a limited number of tickets available for previously announced shows on February 11, 12, 16, 18, 19 and 20.

“We're looking forward to putting on a unique show at The Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas. I'm already working on ideas and can't wait to play on this new playground where I can create a fun and high energy experience,” Luke says in a statement.

Tickets for all shows go on sale to the public today at 1 p.m. ET.

The “Waves” singer is one of several performers at the new 5,000-capacity venue, with Carrie Underwood, Luke’s fellow American Idol judge Katy Perry, and Celine Dion all set to headline residencies throughout the year.

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Country star trivia

On this date in 2003, one of country music's most-heralded traditionalists scored his 16th number-one hit with “Three Wooden Crosses,” a story song with gospel influences. It would go on to be one of this singer's most enduring hits. Can you name him? ANSWER: Randy Travis.

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Billboard Music Awards: See The Full List Of Winners

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Post date May 24, 2021

The 2021 Billboard Music Awards were held on Sunday from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Nick Jonas. The Weeknd was the big winner of the evening, taking home the night’s biggest prize, Top Artist.

The late Pop Smoke won Top Billboard 200 album for his project Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon. Pop Smoke’s mother accepted the award on his behalf and paid homage to her son. Machine Gun Kelly won Top Rock Artist. The annual awards show announced a handful of winners before the live event, including The Weeknd winning Top Male Artist and Taylor Swift winning Top Female Artist and Top Billboard 200 Artist. BTS took home Top Duo/Group, Top Song Sales Artist and Top Social Artist. Pop Smoke won Top New Artist and Drake won Top Streaming Songs Artist.

Drake was honored with the Artist of the Decade Award, and Pink with the Icon Award. Pink took the stage and performed a number of her hit songs, including “All I know So Far,” “So What,” “Who Knew,” and “Cover Me in Sunshine” alongside her 9-year-old daughter Willow Sage Hart.

Nominees and winners are based on fan interactions with music, streaming, radio airplay, touring and social engagement, as tracked by Billboard. A full list of winners can be found on Billboard’s official website.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/billboard-music-awards-2021-the-complete-winners-list/ar-AAKiuLJ

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Two people dead, 12 injured in New Jersey home shooting

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Post date May 24, 2021

2 people were killed and 12 others injured in a shooting at a mansion’s house party with more than 100 people in New Jersey late on Saturday. No arrests have been made and the motive remains under investigation, the New York State Police said in a news release Sunday morning.

The agency said personnel responded at 11:50 p.m. to a the report of a shooting at residence in Fairfield Township in Cumberland County. They found a 30-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman killed, with the other 12 victims already transported to area hospitals with various injuries. One person is in critical condition and another serious, the agency said. Six victims were transported to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, NJ.

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CDC to investigate cases of heart inflammation among young people who received Covid-19 vaccine

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Post date May 24, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced they are investigating reports of heart issues in young patients who have received a Covid-19 vaccine. According to the CDC, there have been “relatively few” cases of young people developing heart symptoms following their inoculations, but the CDC is requesting that “information about this potential adverse event” be provided to clinicians to “enhance early recognition and appropriate management of persons who develop myocarditis symptoms.” The few dozen cases so far have involved teenagers and young adults, mostly males, who have received either the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines.

The agency has not specified the exact ages of the patients reporting symptoms, and the CDC’s vaccine safety group has not determined whether the condition is directly related to the vaccinations, and said the cases have been “mild” thus far. Patients have reported their symptoms within four days of receiving a vaccine dose. Follow-up cases are currently ongoing.

In April, Israel’s Health Ministry also announced it was looking into a handful of cases of heart inflammation, possibly linked to the Pfizer vaccine. The cases reported had been from people aged 30 or below.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/cdc-investigating-heart-problems-in-few-young-vaccine-recipients/ar-AAKhD8n

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Gabby Barrett admits she did not expect “I Hope” to go to “infinity and beyond”

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Post date May 24, 2021
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Gabby Barrett was a force to be reckoned with at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, picking up three trophies thanks to her standout hit “I Hope.”

The 21-year-old singer took home the awards for Top Country Female Artist, Top Country Song and — for her edgy pop-remix of “I Hope” featuring Charlie Puth — Top Collaboration.

Heading into the ceremony, Barrett was glowing from another top honor — being the country artist with the most BBMA nominations with nine total.

The American Idol finalist sat down with ABC Audio before the show and explained what it meant to her to have “I Hope” still being recognized after its initial 2019 release.

“This song just keeps on going to infinity and beyond, like I did not expect that this song was going to do all of this,” she gushed. “I could not be more thankful and humbled from what the song continues to do exactly two years later. It’s like, ‘Whoa!'”

“When you… put your heart and soul into a song, it just means all the more when people actually are enjoying it,” Barrett smiled.

Beyond the fan reaction to the song, to which she says makes her feel “blessed,” the rising country star is also astonished by how the song was received by the country music industry.

“Everybody in the music community has been so awesome to me, just so kind,” she revealed, before giving props to the man upstairs for making it all happen. “It’s just an exciting time for me.”

There was one final honor Barrett picked up on Sunday — she has been rated among the best dressed guests of the night for her glittery gold gown with its elegant train.

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Garth Brooks receives Kennedy Center Honors along with Dick Van Dyke, Debbie Allen and more

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Post date May 24, 2021

This year’s Kennedy Center Honors was a slimmed-down affair due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 43rd class of honorees included country music legend Garth Brooks, actor Dick Van Dyke, dancer and choreographer Debbie Allen, singer-songwriter Joan Baez and violinist Midori. They were honored Friday night at a medallion ceremony that had been delayed from December 2020.

All the honorees called the lifetime artistic achievement award a unique honor, even for an accomplished artist. Brooks joked: “I don’t mind being the weak link on the chain. I’m in the chain!” The medallion ceremony is typically held at the State Department, however this year it was moved to the Kennedy Center’s opera house, with about 120 people spread out at tables on the stage and backstage area looking out at the empty rows of seats. Singer Gloria Estefan hosted the ceremony and cellist Yo Yo Ma performed; both are previous Kennedy Center Honors recipients.

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Blake Shelton drops his new album “Body Language”

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Post date May 24, 2021

Blake Shelton has just dropped his 12th studio album, titled Body Language.The album’s title shares the name of a track on the project that was written by The Swon Brothers.

Body Language contains Shelton’s No. 1 hit with girlfriend Gwen Stefani, titled “Happy Anywhere” and along with “Happy Anywhere,” the album features 11 additional tracks, including his current single “Minimum Wage.”

You can stream Body Language at your streaming service of choice here.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/blake-shelton-keeps-it-breezier-than-ever-on-e2-80-98body-language-e2-80-99-album-review/ar-AAKfDL9

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Blake Shelton drops his new album “Body Language”

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Post date May 24, 2021

Blake Shelton has just dropped his 12th studio album, titled Body Language.The album’s title shares the name of a track on the project that was written by The Swon Brothers.

You can stream Body Language at your streaming service of choice here.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/blake-shelton-keeps-it-breezier-than-ever-on-e2-80-98body-language-e2-80-99-album-review/ar-AAKfDL9

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Miley Cyrus inks development deal with NBC Universal, including three specials

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Post date May 24, 2021

Miley Cyrus has signed a talent and development deal with NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, which includes a first-look arrangement between Cyrus’ production company Hopetown Entertainment (which she runs with her mother and manager Tish Cyrus). Hopetown will develop scripted and unscripted projects for the NBCU outlets including NBC, Bravo, E!, Oxygen, SYFY, Universal Kids, USA and Peacock. Cyrus may serve as a producer, performer and/or host on any number of network, cable, streaming and syndication programs.

Cyrus will also star in three specials for NBCU, starting with the Pride concert special “Stand By You,” for Peacock. The one-hour special was filmed in Nashville and features Cyrus singing her hits and her take on classics, “all in the spirit of Pride.”

Cyrus said in a statement: “I have had an incredible long-lasting relationship with NBC for years. Many memorable moments in my career have been shared and supported by NBCU. This feels like a natural progression and I am looking forward to creating content that we love and hope everyone who watches does too. We’re starting this journey together with a Pride special on Peacock to celebrate a month we both want to highlight with this concert event.”

https://realscreen.com/2021/05/17/nbcuniversal-television-and-streaming-inks-pact-with-superstar-miley-cyrus/

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