Month: August 2023

Cardi B under investigation after throwing microphone at audience member during concert

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Post date August 2, 2023
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Cardi B is facing legal troubles after the rapper and a concertgoer got into an altercation while on stage in Las Vegas over the weekend. According to a report from TMZ, one day after the altercation the woman who was allegedly in the crowd when Cardi threw her microphone went to the Las Vegas Metro Police Department to file an official report against her, telling police that she was hit by an object that was thrown from the stage. Cardi was listed as a suspect in the battery investigation, but it is unclear whether or not it was filed by the woman who threw water and ice at the artist.

The Las Vegas Metro Police Department shared of the investigation: “On July 30, 2023, an individual came into an LVMPD police station to report a battery. According to the victim, she was attending an event on July 29, 2023, at a property located in the 3500 block of Las Vegas Boulevard. During a concert, she was struck by an item that was thrown from the stage.”

The incident in question began when Cardi B was perfoming during the daytime at Drai’s Nightclub in Las Vegas, and had encouraged fans to splash water towards her as a way to cool down. She was in the middle performing a song when a woman hurled a drink with water and ice cubes at the rapper, and Cardi reacted by chucking the microphone she was using at the woman. Videos circulating online show the concertgoer being escorted out by security and the rapper leaving the stage after she shared harsh words with the concertgoer. Shortly after video of the incident went viral, Cardi B responded to the outrage during a livestream session with her fans.

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Former backup dancers sue Lizzo with accusations of toxic workplace and harassment

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Post date August 2, 2023
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In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, three former dancers for singer Lizzo have accused her of sexual harassment and creating a hostile workplace.

The plaintiffs include Arianna Davis, and Crystal Williams who began performing with Lizzo after competing on her reality show “Watch Out for the Big Grrrls,” in 2021. The third plaintiff, Noelle Rodriguez, was hired in 2021 after performing in a Lizzo music video. Davis and Williams were fired and Rodriguez resigned earlier this year.

Lizzo, who is known for embracing body positivity, is accused of berating a dancer for her weight gain, then later firing the dancer for recording a meeting due to a health condition. According to the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, other allegations include one of the dancers accusing Lizzo of pressuring her to touch a nude performer at an Amsterdam club, and the dancers claiming that the captain of Rizzo’s dance group, Shirlene Quigley, preached her religious beliefs constantly. In addition to Lizzo and Quigley, the suit names the singer’s production company as a defendant. The accusations include instances of sexual harassment, racial and religious harassment, false imprisonment, and interference with potential economic advantage.

The plaintiffs’ attorney Ron Zambrano said: “The stunning nature of how Lizzo and her management team treated their performers seems to go against everything Lizzo stands for publicly, while privately she weight-shames her dancers and demeans them in ways that are not only illegal but absolutely demoralizing.” A dollar amount for damages covering emotional distress, unpaid wages and legal fees for the plaintiffs was not specified within the lawsuit filing.

Lizzo’s Former Backup Dancers File Lawsuit Against Singer, Accusing Her Of Sexual Harassment And Creating Hostile Work Environment

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Nashville notes: Granger Smith's 'Like a River' + HARDY's new merch

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Post date August 1, 2023
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Granger Smith‘s personal new book, Like a River: Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward after Loss and Heartache, is out now. Grab a copy on his website.

HARDY has dropped some brand new merch items. Check it out at shop.hardyofficial.com.

Luke Bryan is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his award-winning album, Crash My Party. Watch a special video from Luke on X, formerly known as Twitter.

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Plan your next family vacation at Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort

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Post date August 1, 2023
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Want to be one of the first to stay at the new Dollywood HeartSong Lodge & Resort? Here’s your chance.

Dollywood’s currently accepting bookings for stays at its newest resort from November 3 onward. The property features 302 spacious rooms, a four-story atrium lobby, a warm stone fireplace, indoor and outdoor pools, six dining locations and more.

For avid Dollywood theme park goers, you’ll be thrilled to know that accommodations also include perks such as priority access to Dollywood parks, complimentary Dollywood TimeSaver Pass and Saturday early entry to Dollywood parks.

What are you waiting for? Book your stay at Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort by visiting dollywood.com/heartsong.

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Parmalee announces 'For You 2' with five new songs

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Post date August 1, 2023
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Parmalee‘s For You is getting the deluxe treatment.

The album, which arrived in 2021, will be released as an extended project titled For You 2 on September 22.

“The support from our fans for this album has been amazing,” says lead singer Matt Thomas. “It's been 2 years, almost to the date, that we released For You, and we just weren't ready to be done with it. So, we're excited to announce that we're gonna add ‘Girl In Mine’ and four new tracks and For You 2 will be out September 22.”

For You spawned two #1 singles: “Just the Way” and “Take My Name.”

“Girl In Mine,” which will be on the 18-track For You 2, is currently in the top 10 on the country charts. For You 2 is available for presave now.

Here’s the track list for For You 2:

“Only You”
“Just the Way”
“Backroad Girl”
“Take My Name”
“I Do”
“Miss You Now”
“Greatest Hits” (featuring Fitz)
“Better With You”
“Forget You” (featuring Avery Anna)
“Alone Like That”
“I See You”
“I’ll Take The Chevvy”
“For You”
“Girl In Mine”
“Gonna Love You”
“Is It Just Me”
“Boyfriend”
“Wish I Never Loved You”

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Jon Pardi to be inducted as an Opry member in October

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Post date August 1, 2023
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Jon Pardi will become a member of the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday, October 24, across two Opry shows.

The announcement comes after Guy Fieri and country legend Alan Jackson invited him to join the Grand Ole Opry during his performance at Stagecoach Festival in April.

Jon will be the first California native to be a Grand Ole Opry member.

“I moved to Nashville chasing a dream at 22 years old and now I'm here. I love you guys and I love country music. Thank you, everybody. This is an amazing night. I'll never forget it,” Jon shared during his onstage surprise. “I always wondered how this might happen if it was going to. I never imagined anything this great. That was incredible.”

“There is no better representation of Northern California than you, man,” Guy added after the momentous event.

Jon kicks off his Mr. Saturday Night World Tour on August 25 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with stateside shows happening from September 28. For the full list of dates, visit jonpardi.com.

Jon’s latest single, “Your Heart Or Mine,” is currently #7 on the country charts.

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Dan + Shay to drop one of their “most special” songs this week

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Post date August 1, 2023
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Dan + Shay have announced that a new song titled “Always Gonna Be” is dropping Thursday, August 3, at 11 p.m. CT.

The news arrived through a handwritten note shared on the band’s social media pages.

“In March of 2022, we met to discuss the future of the band. One of the most important things we talked about that night was our responsibility to our fans who had been with us through every high and low of the past 10 years,” Dan + Shay wrote before detailing their candid conversation.

“We specifically said things like, ‘Dan + Shay is always gonna be a tattoo on somebody's arm,’ ‘Dan + Shay is always gonna be a first dance at somebody's wedding.’ We left that night with a fresh perspective on our career, and a genuine closeness in our relationship,” they recount.

“One of the goals we set was to spend more time together, like we did early on, so we decided to write the next day. We sat down with an acoustic guitar, and out of the sky fell a song called ‘Always Gonna Be.’ It was the first song we wrote for the album, and will always be one of the most special,” Dan + Shay share.

You can read the note in full on Dan + Shay’s Instagram.

“Always Gonna Be” will be featured on Dan + Shay’s forthcoming album, Bigger Houses, arriving September 15. The record also includes its lead single, “Save Me The Trouble,” which is approaching the top 30 on the country charts.

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Carrie Underwood returns to open NBC's 'Sunday Night Football'

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Post date August 1, 2023
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Carrie Underwood will appear in the show open for NBC's Sunday Night Football for an 11th consecutive season.

The new show open will feature an updated version of “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” and a newly-added surprise element by Carrie.

“Once again, the incredible Sunday Night Football team came up with a fresh, exciting visual concept that really gave us a chance to play,” shares Carrie. “I loved shooting the show open again this year at our home away from home, The Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas, and can't wait for another season of football!”

“We're thrilled to work with Carrie to capture a new vision for this season's show open,” adds Tripp Dixon, creative director of the SNF show open for the past 11 years. “It sets the tone for the broadcast and pays tribute to the teams, star players and fans in a fun and dynamic way.”

Catch Carrie on NBC's Sunday Night Football starting September 10 on NBC and Peacock.

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Jelly Roll's “Need A Favor” is #1 on country radio

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Post date August 1, 2023
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Jelly Roll has notched his second #1 on the Mediabase Country chart with “Need A Favor.”

Jelly penned the anthemic track with Austin Nivarel, Joe Ragosta and Rob Ragosta.

“A lot of it was me wanting to recreate that mid-tempo worship music that would happen in churches after a service,” Jelly tells ABC Audio of his latest hit’s genesis. “I was like, ‘What is a sinner’s worship song sound like?'”

You can find “Need A Favor” on Jelly’s latest album, Whitsitt Chapel. Prior to this, he earned his first chart-topper on country radio with “Son Of A Sinner.”

To see the Jelly on his headlining Backroad Baptism Tour this summer and fall, visit jellyroll615.com.

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‘Doomsday’ mom Lori Vallow Daybell gets life in prison without parole

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Post date August 1, 2023
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Lori Vallow Daybell was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering her two children, as well as conspiring to murder her husband’s first wife in a plot that stemmed from the ‘doomsday’ prophesies she believed. Daybell was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder for the 2019 deaths of her children, Joshua “J.J.” Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 16, whose remains were found on an Idaho property belonging to her husband, Chad Daybell, following a months-long search. She was also found guilty of conspiring to kill her children and her husband’s first wife, Tamara Daybell, who died on Oct. 19, 2019, less than a month before Lori and Chad married in Hawaii.

Judge Steven Boyce gave the 50-year-old Vallow consecutive sentences of life without parole months after the Idaho mom’s May conviction for the deaths other children, as well as 49-year-old Tammy Daybell. The judge had previously granted the defense’s motion to dismiss the death penalty in the case. Vallow was also convicted of grand theft by deception in the case for collecting government payments after the murders of her children, receiving a 10-year sentence for that conviction.

Vallow and her husband Chad Daybell are members of an offshoot sect of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Chad Daybell is the author of more than a dozen apocalyptic-themed novels, which have been described as religiously extreme. During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence that the two belonged to a Christian fundamentalist “doomsday cult” in which they expressed beliefs that dark spirits can possess bodies and should be cast out and that Vallow believed she would help bring about “the end of days.” Chad Daybell, 54, is charged in connection with the deaths of Tylee, J.J. and Tammy, but will be tried separately. He has pleaded not guilty.

Vallow Daybell also faces separate charges in the July 2019 death of her husband, Charles Vallow, who was shot by her brother Alex Cox. Cox claimed he shot Vallow in self-defense and was not charged in the shooting; he died in December 2019. Vallow Daybell has been charged in Arizona with conspiracy to commit murder in his death. She has also been charged in Arizona for conspiracy for the 2019 attempted shooting of Brandon Boudreaux, who was married to Vallow Daybell’s niece.

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