Month: March 2021

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Justin Bieber reveals new song ‘Peaches’ during NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) concert

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Justin Bieber debuted his new song titled ‘Peaches’ during the latest NPR Tiny Desk (Home) concert. The 27-year-old performed the world premiere of his track from his upcoming album ‘Justice’, which is set for release today. Bieber’s Tiny Desk performance was stripped down, compared to the recorded version which features guest vocals from GIVEON and Daniel Caesar.  Bieber also performed the tracks “Holy” (the studio version features Chance the Rapper), “Hold On,” and “Anyone.” You can check out the full Tiny Desk concert – here.

Bieber also revealed on Instagram this week that the music video for ‘Peaches’ will be released along with his album on Friday (today). You can view the video for “Peaches” at the link – here.

Justice is officially available on your streaming service of choice now.

Justin Bieber Debuts New Song ‘Peaches’ On NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’ Series

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Track is off Bieber’s upcoming album Justice

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Pink to release new tour documentary “All I Know So Far” on Amazon Prime

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Pink announced on social media Thursday that a new tour documentary, titled All I Know So Far, is coming to Amazon Prime this May. According to the official synopsis, All I Know So Far “follows Pink as she balances family with life on the road during her Beautiful Trauma tour, leading up to her 2019 show at London’s Wembley Stadium.”

Pink said on social media: “MAY 21st. ALL I KNOW SO FAR. Directed by the one and only Michael Gracey. Starring the cutest kids, made by me. I’m in there, too.” Pink added, “Come jump on the tour bus and see how it really goes. Cause it’s Wembley F***ing Stadium.”

Along with the announcement, she shared the poster for the film, featuring a black and white photo of her sitting in an empty stadium, getting a kiss from her son, Jameson.

Pink Announces Amazon Documentary ‘All I Know So Far’

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Pink has lifted the lid on a brand new project. And it’s sure to excite fans in earnest. Full…
 

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Gunman in Atlanta shootings is charged with murder in killing of 8 people

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The man accused of killing eight people at three massage parlors in an Atlanta-area shooting was charged with murder on Wednesday. Police captured Georgia resident Robert Aaron Long after a manhunt on Tuesday night after the attacks at the massage parlors, which occurred within a short period of time and within close proximity. Eight people were killed and others were injured in the shootings. 

Cherokee County Sheriff Frank Reynolds told reporters Wednesday that Long, 21, went on the shooting spree only hours after he obtained his 9mm handgun. He also said Long, who was arrested in Crisp County 150 miles south of Atlanta, has confessed to the attacks and said they were not racially motivated but admitted a sex addiction. “During his interview, he gave no indicators that this was racially motivated,” Reynolds said “We asked him that specifically and the answer was no.” Authorities added that sex addiction played a role in the shootings because Long often frequented massage parlors and wanted to eradicate a behavioral habit he was trying to break.” Six of the eight victims were of Asian descent and seven were women, details that spurred speculation that the attacks may be related to a wave of violence against Asian Americans in the United States over the past year related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Long is scheduled to be arraigned on murder charges Thursday. It wasn’t immediately known whether the handgun used in the crimes was obtained legally.

Suspect in deadly Atlanta-area spa shootings charged with 8 counts of murder

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The suspect in three shootings at Atlanta-area spas that left eight people dead Tuesday was…
 

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IRS extends deadline for tax return filing to May 17

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The Internal Revenue Service announced on Wednesday that they have pushed back the date by which Americans must file their federal tax returns. The new filing and payment deadline is May 17, more than a month later than the traditional April 15 date.

IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig said: “This continues to be a tough time for many people, and the IRS wants to continue to do everything possible to help taxpayers navigate the unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, while also working on important tax administration responsibilities. Even with the new deadline, we urge taxpayers to consider filing as soon as possible, especially those who are owed refunds. Filing electronically with direct deposit is the quickest way to get refunds, and it can help some taxpayers more quickly receive any remaining stimulus payments they may be entitled to.”

The extension also comes as the IRS handles an increasingly burdensome tax season complicated by changes implemented in the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill signed into law last week. Under that law, filers were given a tax exemption on up to $10,200 of unemployment benefits. This year’s forms will also include ways for people to report missing stimulus benefits from last year. In some cases, people may have to refile their returns using new forms.

IRS delays tax filing deadline to May 17 because of COVID-related changes

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The IRS said Wednesday it is delaying the April 15 tax filing deadline to May 17 because of COVID.
 

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BTS song ‘Dynamite’ becomes their first certified double platinum single

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BTS’ hit song “Dynamite” is now certified double platinum. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced Wednesday that the K-pop group earned its first double platinum certification. A song is certified platinum in the U.S. after shifting at least one million equivalent units, which are composed of both sales and streams. Double platinum means the song has moved two million units or more. BTS has three songs with platinum status, “Boy with Luv” with Halsey,” “Idol” and “Mic Drop.”

“Dynamite” was released as a single in August and was later included on BTS’ album Be, released in November. BTS consists of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook; the group made their debut in 2013.

BTS Earn Their First Double Platinum Certification In The U.S. With ‘Dynamite’

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The South Korean boy band has just collected their first-ever double-platinum certification in…
 

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The Weeknd to celebrate 10 Years Of ‘House Of Balloons’ mixtape with release on streaming services

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The Weeknd’s first full-length release House Of Balloons will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its release this weekend, and to mark the milestone, The Weeknd announced that the project will be shared on streaming services in its original form for the first time on Sunday, March 21. 

In a post on social media, the artist wrote: On Sunday for its 10 year anniversary I’m releasing House of Balloons on all streaming platforms for the first time in its original incarnation. With the original mixes and samples.”

A different version of House Of Balloons is currently available to stream as part of Trilogy, the three-album project collecting the mixtapes House Of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes of Silence. 

        

The Weeknd To Release ‘House Of Balloons’ In Its Original Form On Streaming Services This Week

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As much great music as The Weeknd makes, there will always be a large group of people that…
 

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BTS song ‘Dynamite’ becomes their first certified double platinum single

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BTS’ hit song “Dynamite” is now certified double platinum. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced Wednesday that the K-pop group earned its first double platinum certification. A song is certified platinum in the U.S. after shifting at least one million equivalent units, which are composed of both sales and streams. Double platinum means the song has moved two million units or more. BTS has three songs with platinum status, “Boy with Luv” with Halsey,” “Idol” and “Mic Drop.”

“Dynamite” was released as a single in August and was later included on BTS’ album Be, released in November. BTS consists of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook; the group made their debut in 2013.

BTS Earn Their First Double Platinum Certification In The U.S. With ‘Dynamite’

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The South Korean boy band has just collected their first-ever double-platinum certification in…
 

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President Biden to hold first news conference on March 25

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President Joe Biden will hold his first formal news conference on March 25. White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki announced the date in Darby, Pennsylvania as Biden promoted his $1.9 trillion pandemic stimulus plan in the suburbs of Philadelphia. 

The President has drawn criticism for not holding an extended question-and-answer session since taking office. Biden has had a number of brief encounters with reporters since taking office on Jan. 20, but usually only takes one or two questions before walking away. The White House has said that Biden’s attention on the coronavirus pandemic has been the main reason why he has refrained from holding a formal news conference.

Republicans and other critics have called on Biden to appear at an actual news conference as part of the president’s traditional role of being held accountable to the public. They have pointed out that the nearly two-month span since Jan. 20 is the longest period a recent new president has gone without holding a formal news conference.

Biden to hold first press conference as president on March 25

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The president’s first press conference will be on a Thursday afternoon.
 

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France’s Prime Minster says they have entered ‘third wave’ of COVID-19 pandemic as cases surge

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French Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Tuesday that additional coronavirus restrictions in the greater Paris region will be implemented as the country enters a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. France has seen a steady rise of new cases, leading to a strain on the hospital system, especially in the capital where infections have surged. 

French health officials reported 29,975 new cases nationwide on Tuesday, a 4.5% weekly jump and the largest increase in a month and a half. The health ministry said there were 4,239 patients in intensive care units for COVID-19, up by 20 over 24 hours and setting a nearly four-month high. The total number of people hospitalized for the disease was at 25,492, the highest number since Feb 24.

Castex said on Wednesday that weekend lockdowns such as those already in place in two other regions were among measures to be considered for the greater Paris region. French President Emmanuel Macron still hopes a vaccination drive can help control a new wave which has been triggered by more contagious variants, and prevent France from resorting to a third national lockdown. Like many other European countries, France has lagged behind the United States and Britain in vaccinating its population.

France grapples with third wave of Covid-19 infections

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French Prime Minister Jean Castex told Parliament on Tuesday that France had entered a third…
 

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Demi Lovato to release new album ‘Dancing With The Devil… The Art Of Starting Over’ on April 2nd

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Demi Lovato announced that her new album “Dancing With The Devil… The Art Of Starting Over” will arrive on April 2. Alongside the announcement, Lovato shared the project’s cover art.

The 28-year-old pop star shared the news while in a room on the Clubhouse app, and said that the original title was just “The Art of Starting Over” before she added “Dancing with the Devil” to tie in to her upcoming YouTube Originals documentary of the same name.

You can pre-save/pre-add Dancing With The Devil… The Art Of Starting Over at the link – here.

Demi Lovato Is ‘Dancing With the Devil’ on Her New Album

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Demi Lovato is gearing up for the release of a new album that’ll reckon with her recent past and…
 

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