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Selena Gomez considering retirement from music

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During an interview in the April issue of Vogue, Selena Gomez says she might retire from music after the release of her next album. The 28-year-old singer and actress voiced her frustrations with response to her music.

The Vogue interview was published nearly 14 months after the release of Gomez’s third studio album, Rare, which featured the singles “Lose You to Love Me,” “Look at Her Now” and “Rare.”  Gomez told Vogue, “”It’s hard to keep doing music when people don’t necessarily take you seriously.I’ve had moments where I’ve been like, ‘What’s the point? Why do I keep doing this?'” Gomez added she plans to try something “different” on her new album, saying, “I want to give it one last try before I maybe retire music.”

Gomez will release her first Spanish-language EP, Revelación this Friday. The album features the songs “Selfish Love” with DJ Snake, “De Una Vez” and “Baila Conmigo.”

Selena Gomez says she’s thinking about retiring from music

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Selena Gomez says music might not be in her future forever.
 

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President Biden signs executive orders for women’s rights and gender equality

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On Monday in recognition of International Women’s Day, President Biden signed two executive orders to support gender equity and equal rights in the United States.  Biden said in a statement: “Women’s history is American history — and world history. On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements, contributions, and progress of women and girls in the United States and around the globe. My administration is committed to honoring women by investing in their opportunity, security and wellbeing.”

Biden’s first executive order establishes the White House Gender Policy Council to ensure that the administration advances gender equity and equal rights and opportunity for women and girls. The Gender Policy Council will play a role in domestic and foreign policy development and work with other policy councils to advance gender equity and equality.

The second order directs the Education Department to review all existing regulations, orders, guidance and policy to guarantee education free from sexual violence, the White House said. The order instructs the Education Department to evaluate Title IX regulations issued under the Trump administration to ensure they are compatible with the new administration’s policies.

On International Women’s Day, Biden signs orders on gender equity, nominates two women to be four-star commanders

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U.S. Defense Department authorizes more personnel for COVID-19 vaccinations

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The Defense Department announced that additional U.S. troops will be involved in administering COVID-19 vaccinations to the civilian population. , Defense Department spokesman John Kirby said in a statement that the next deployment will involve two Type 1 teams, to Georgia and Ohio.

Currently over 2,200 military personnel are deployed at community vaccination centers in California, New Jersey, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina and the U.S. Virgin Islands. They are grouped into Type 1 teams of 222 service members, who can administer up to about 6,000 vaccinations per day, and Type 2 teams of 139 members, with about 3,000 vaccinations per day.

The deployments are authorized in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which serves the state-run vaccination programs. The Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force are all involved in the vaccination effort.

Defense Department sends more troops to help administer COVID-19 vaccines

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U.S. Defense Department authorizes more personnel for U.S. COVID-19 vaccinations

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The Defense Department announced that additional U.S. troops will be involved in administering COVID-19 vaccinations to the civilian population. , Defense Department spokesman John Kirby said in a statement that the next deployment will involve two Type 1 teams, to Georgia and Ohio.  

Currently over 2,200 military personnel are deployed at community vaccination centers in California, New Jersey, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina and the U.S. Virgin Islands. They are grouped into Type 1 teams of 222 service members, who can administer up to about 6,000 vaccinations per day, and Type 2 teams of 139 members, with about 3,000 vaccinations per day.

The deployments are authorized in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which serves the state-run vaccination programs. The Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force are all involved in the vaccination effort.

Defense Department sends more troops to help administer COVID-19 vaccines

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Eminem releases ‘Tone Deaf’ video in response to TikTok campaign to “cancel” him

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Last week, a TikTok campaign called for Eminem’s ‘cancellation’ after lyrics from his 2010 single with Rihanna “Love the Way You Lie” resurfaced. In the song, Marshall Mathers raps “If you f***** leave again I’m strap you to this bed and set the house on fire.”

Now in response to those who have tried to ‘cancel’ him, Eminem has released the lyric video for “Tone Deaf,” takes aim at cancel culture. “Tone Deaf” is the latest single off Eminem’s 2020 album, Music To Be Murdered By — Side B.  and in the animated video clip, the rapper’s controversial past is put on full display as he blames his “alter-ego” for all his “evil thoughts” while refusing to tone down his lyrics. Eminem tweeted about the video, showcasing one of its key lyrics:“I won’t stop even when my hair turns grey (I’m tone-deaf) / ‘Cause they won’t stop until they cancel me.”

Watch the lyric video for “Tone Deaf” – here.

Eminem Responds to Cancellation Attempt With ‘Tone Deaf’ Animated Video

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“I won’t stop even when my hair turns grey (I’m tone-deaf) / ‘Cause they won’t stop until they…
 

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Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, BTS, Harry Styles, and more set to perform at this year’s Grammys

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The Recording Academy announced the full lineup for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards show. Hosted by Trevor Noah of “The Daily Show,” the Grammy ceremony will feature Taylor Swift taking the Grammy stage for the seventh time. Swift’s “Folklore” is nominated for six awards and will compete in the ceremony’s most prestigious category, album of the year, along with Jhené Aiko, Black Pumas, Coldplay, Jacob Collier, HAIM, Dua Lipa, and Post Malone. 

Megan Thee Stallion, Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, Black Pumas, BTS, DaBaby, Doja Cat, Mickey Guyton, Haim, Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, Chris Martin, John Mayer, Cardi B and Maren Morris are also slated to perform. 

The Recording Academy said in a statement: “Artists will be coming together, while still safely apart, to play music for each other as a community and celebrate the music that unites us all.” The award show was initially scheduled for January but postponed due to coronavirus concerns. It will take place virtually and at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

The Grammys will air on March 14 at 8 p.m. on CBS and livestreamed on Paramount+.

Taylor Swift, BTS and Billie Eilish to perform at the Grammys

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Bebe Rexha releases the music video for her new song “Sacrifice”

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Bebe Rexha just dropped her latest single titled “Sacrifice” along with the official music video. You can download “Sacrifice” off of iTunes here.

In the video, Bebe and her crew of ladies are all vampires who tie up and torment a doctor and his nurses. Take a look at the new “Sacrifice” music video on YouTube.

Bebe Rexha Is a Vampire Who Won’t ‘Sacrifice’ in New Video

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Bebe Rexha has … Released episode, where she delivered opera-styled renditions of her tracks,…
 

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High-ranking New York lawmakers call for Governor Cuomo’s resignation amid sexual harassment accusations

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A group of New York’s top Democratic lawmakers are calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to step down due to mounting sexual harassment claims, questioning his “ability to continue to lead” amid the ongoing scandals surrounding him. As of press time, five women have come forward – four of them former aides or advisers – claiming that Cuomo made inappropriate comments or came on to them. Attorney General Letitia James’ office is overseeing a review of the allegations against the governor.

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie made the unprecedented move Sunday, just hours after the governor declared that he has no intention of resigning. Stewart-Cousins said Cuomo’s behavior and the state’s handling of nursing homes during the pandemic have become too much of a distraction, adding in a statement: “New York is still in the midst of this pandemic and is still facing the societal, health and economic impacts of it. We need to govern without daily distraction. For the good of the state Gov. Cuomo must resign.” Heastie issued his own statement in agreement with Stewart-Cousins, saying: “We have many challenges to address, and I think it is time for the Governor to seriously consider whether he can effectively meet the needs of the people of New York.”

In a conference call with reporters on Sunday, Cuomo was combative and defiant, and said demands for his resignation was “anti-democratic,” adding, “There is no way I resign.” Earlier in the day the Governor said those seeking his resignation are doing so purely for political gain: “I have a news flash for you: There is politics in politics. They don’t override the people’s will. They don’t override elections.”

Top N.Y. lawmakers call for Cuomo to step down after he says ‘no way I resign’

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President Biden signs executive order expanding voting rights

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On Sunday, President Joe Biden signed an executive order expanding voting access and information about voter registration. The order (which can be viewed in full here) aims to increase voting access to people with disabilities, active duty military and other overseas voters as well as citizens in federal custody in addition to modernizing voter information platforms and providing outreach to Native American communities. The order also directs the heads of all federal agencies to submit proposals promoting voter registration within 200 days by using their websites and social media to provide information on registering to vote and distributing voter registration and vote-by-mail applications in the course of regular services. 

Biden noted the order was signed on the anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” when Black demonstrators, including the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, were beaten by police while crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., in a demand for the right to vote In a pre-recorded speech that aired during the Martin and Coretta Scott King Unity Breakfast, Biden said: “Every eligible voter should be able to vote and have that vote counted. If you have the best ideas, you have nothing to hide. Let the people vote.”

‘Let the people vote’: Biden signs executive order promoting voter access, marking anniversary of Selma march

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SZA debuts video for her hit single “Good Days”

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SZA has dropped the new music video for her hit single “Good Days,” directed by the singer herself. SZA tweeted of the video: “[Point of view]: I’m a plant living growing and dying .. also on shrooms”

SZA wrote on Instagram following the video’s release: “I’ve never been more scared and proud to be myself. Thank you to my entire team for constantly being patient and supportive. I love you all.”

“Good Days” has become the solo biggest hit of SZA’s career, going platinum and reaching Number Two on Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Songs Chart in February.  Check out the video for ‘Good Days” at the link – here.

New Video: SZA – ‘Good Days’

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