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Selena Gomez shares the teaser trailer for her upcoming documentary ‘My Mind And Me’

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Selena Gomez has shared the first teaser for ‘My Mind And Me,’ an upcoming documentary of the singer and actress’ life over the last six years, set to debut Apple TV+ on November 4,

Directed by Alex Keshishian, the trailer shares scenes from Gomez’s recent years, and includes shots of Gomez wiping away tears along with moments of joy.  A synopsis for the documentary reads: “After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year journey into a new light.”

Gomez’s last six years have included the release of her third studio album, 2020’s Rare, and her 2021 EP ‘Revelación’, as well as Selena’s collaborations with BLACKPINK, Coldplay, Julia Michaels, Charlie Puth and more.  Gomez is also currently starring and executive producing the series Only Murders in the Building alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short. and hosts her own cooking show, Selena + Chef. 

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Sam Smith and Kim Petras drop their new song ‘Unholy’

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Sam Smith has teamed up with Kim Petras on “Unholy”, the lead single from Smith’s fourth studio album. The teaser for “Unholy” went viral prior to its official release, with over 26 million views, and over 300K creates on TikTok.  You can check out the lyric video for “Unholy” – here.

Smith says of the track: “‘Unholy’ was made in Jamaica and was one of the most glorious creative moments I’ve ever had as an artist. I’ve never had so much fun making a record. It was so cathartic and freeing to experiment like this and throw out the rule book. It has also been an honor to work with Kim and get to witness her brilliance. This song is about liberating oneself from the clutches of others’ secrets…”

Petras added: “I am such a big fan of Sam. It is cool to meet another artist who is a really good writer and has a vision that’s their own. I had the best time in the studio with them. They really believed in me and encouraged me to be totally myself. I feel so honored that they chose me to be on this song.” 

To stream “Unholy,” head here.

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Kentucky school shooter involved in 1997 incident sentenced to spend life in prison

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On Monday, the Kentucky Parole Board ruled that 39-year-old Michael Carneal, the man convicted in the 1997 school shooting that took the life of three students, should remain in prison for the rest of his life. The unanimous ruling from the seven-member board means that Carneal will never be eligible for parole consideration again.

Carneal was 14 years old when he injured five people along with killing three in the shooting at Heath High School in Paducah, Kentucky. He testified to two members of the board last week that he still “heard voices” in his head, similar to the ones that led to him opening fire on the high school on Dec. 1, 1997.  However at last week’s hearing, Carneal said while he knew right from wrong when he committed the shootings, he blamed his mental health condition for his actions.

Carneal had served nearly 25 years before his last parole hearing. The living victims of the shooting, including one who was paralyzed, testified in front of the board last week as well. Parole Board Chair Ladeidra Jones told Carneal that due to the seriousness of the crime” and because lives were taken, “it is the decision of the parole board that you will serve out your sentence.”

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Russian President Vladimir Putin grants American whistleblower Edward Snowden citizenship in Russia

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Edward Snowden, the former contractor with the National Security Agency who made headlines when he leaked highly classified information in 2013, has been granted Russian citizenship under a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin. Snowden was one of many foreigners granted Russian citizenship in the decree, filed on a Russian government portal. He is listed as the 53rd person in the document. Snowden and his wife had applied for Russian citizenship in November 2020, a month after he was granted permanent residency.

The 39-year-old Snowden leaked an estimated 1.7 million intelligence files used in reporting by journalists and faces espionage charges along with 30 years in prison in the United States if he were to return. However, his U.S. passport has been revoked.

After the leak, Snowden first fled from the United States to Hong Kong briefly; and has been living in Russia since June 2013, where he reportedly has worked for a Russian IT company. He has maintained a relatively low profile in Russia over the years, but routinely posts on his Twitter account.

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Lil Nas X shares League of Legends World Championship official anthem “STAR WALKIN’”

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Lil Nas X is sharing his new song, “STAR WALKIN’,” which is the anthem for this year’s League Of Legends world championship taking place Sept. 29 to Nov. 5 in Mexico and the United States.

Lil Nas X has also been named the new “President” of the competitive online game; he said in a press release: “I felt like it was time for me to try something new. I’ve left my mark on pop culture in so many ways, and now it’s time to take on the world of gaming. I will be the greatest President, of League of Legends, of all time. Also I’m going to make the best Worlds anthem of all time and put on the biggest, coolest, sexiest Worlds in the history of all Worlds!”  STAR WALKIN’ is the only song anyone is allowed to listen to from now on. Swag fr!”

Watch the animated music video to Lil Nas X’s “STAR WALKIN’” at the link – here.

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GAYLE cancels North American ‘Avoiding College’ fall tour

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GAYLE recently announced the cancellation of her North American tour, which was scheduled to kick off on Oct. 8 and continue through Nov. 11.

The “ABCDEFU” singer released a statement breaking the news to her fans about her cancelled Avoiding College fall tour on her Instagram Story: “Hey everyone, I am cancelling my tour that starts next month. Thank you to everyone that bought tickets. It really does mean the world to me. You’ll get a refund and I hope to see you at these shows next year. I’m learning how to be an adult and how best to do this new life. I love it so much and I’m trying to do it the best way I can.”   The 18-year-old promised fans that she’ll still be playing festivals and creating new music, and concluded her statement by reassuring everyone that she’s still “definitely not going to college.”

The month-long, 19-date run would have seen GAYLE tour the Southwest into the West coast with shows in Canada and then on to the mid-Atlantic. GAYLE’s next festival performance will be at Breakaway in Carolina on Oct. 1, as well as Austin City Limits on Oct. 7.

The singer’s new EP, A Study of the Human Experience Volume Two, is due out October 7.

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Search for suspect is underway after three people shot at Pennsylvania amusement park

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Three people were shot at a popular Pennsylvania amusement park on Saturday night following an altercation between two groups of teenagers.  According to Allegheny County Police, the shooting took place at Kennywood amusement park in West Mifflin. Three people — two 15-year-old boys and one 39-year-old man — were reportedly injured from gunshot wounds Saturday night.

On Sunday morning, Kennywood alerted on Twitter that the park was closed for the night and that “all guests have exited” after the shooting took place on what was the first night of the park’s Phantom Fall Fest.  Allegheny County Police shared in a Sunday news release that the shooting followed an altercation in front of the park’s Musik Express ride, and that multiple agencies responded around 10:49 p.m. One 15-year-old was shot in the thigh and is still at a hospital; the 39-year-old was hit in the leg and released following treatment and the other teen is hospitalized with a graze wound and in stable condition. Others were reportedly treated for “trample” injuries following the events at the amusement park.  Police say they recovered a handgun inside the park, and the search for the suspect is ongoing.

The park later issued an official statement: “We are greatly saddened by the violence that occurred last night. Our thoughts are with those who were injured as a result of the incident, as well as all guests and team members affected by what happened. …We are closely collaborating with police as they investigate. Our entry security protocols include a state of the art weapons detection system put into place at the start of this season, video scanning, and bag checks. We regularly supplement our park security staff with officers from the Allegheny County Police Department and West Mifflin Police Department, who were contracted to support our teams during operating hours, including Saturday evening. We will continue to cooperate with authorities throughout their investigation.

The park is closed Sunday, September 25. We will reopen as scheduled on Friday evening, September 30, and will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.”

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Statewide emergency declared in Florida as Tropical Storm Ian is expected to strengthen to hurricane

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As Tropical Storm Ian heads towards Florida and is expected to become a hurricane Sunday night, reaching major hurricane strength early next week, Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued statewide state of emergency, citing the risk of a major hurricane making landfall on Florida’s western coast.

Currently located in the Caribbean Sea with maximum sustained winds near 50 mph and higher gusts, forecasters predict that Ian is expected to become a major Category 3 hurricane by Monday or Tuesday.  According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm is 540 miles southeast of the western tip of Cuba and could approach the Florida Keys and the southern and central area of the Florida peninsula beginning Monday through to Wednesday morning

The potential hurricane is expected to bring 2 to 6 inches of rain to the Keys and peninsula and heavy rainfall to northern and western Florida, as well as to other states in the southeastern U.S. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. These rains may produce flash and urban flooding across the Keys and the peninsula through midweek.

Over the weekend, President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for Florida as the state faces a potential major hurricane from the current storm, the White House said. Biden’s approval of a Florida emergency declaration orders authorized federal aid.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/desantis-declares-emergency-storm-expected-hit-florida-90427792

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Rihanna to headline Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show

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Apple Music, the NFL and Roc Nation announced that Rihanna will headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show at Super Bowl LVII, on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Last week it was announced that Apple Music as the new partner for the Super Bowl Halftime Show, replacing Pepsi which had been featured for the past decade. This marks the first year of a partnership between Apple Music, the NFL and Roc Nation. Over the coming months, fans can expect to see exclusive details and sneak peeks leading up to the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show by following Apple Music on social media.

Rihanna teased the news on social media, tweeting a picture of what appeared to be her tattooed hand holding an NFL-branded football, with no other caption.

The Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show telecast will be produced by DPS with Roc Nation and Jesse Collins serving as executive producers. Shawn “Jay-Z’ Carter said in a statement: “Rihanna is a generational talent, a woman of humble beginnings who has surpassed expectations at every turn. A person born on the small island of Barbados who became one of the most prominent artists ever. Self-made in business and entertainment.”

NFL Head of Music Seth Dudowsky shared: “We are thrilled to welcome Rihanna to the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show stage. Rihanna is a once in a generation artist who has been a cultural force throughout her career. We look forward to collaborating with Rihanna, Roc Nation and Apple Music to bring fans another historic Halftime Show performance.”

Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of Apple Music and Beats added: “Rihanna is an incredible recording artist who is a favorite for many millions of Apple Music customers around the world. We’re excited to partner with Rihanna, Roc Nation and the NFL to bring music and sports fans a momentous show — what an incredible artist for the inaugural Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show.”

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President Biden surprises Elton John with National Humanities Medal

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Sir Elton John and husband David Furnish were hosted by President Joe Biden and the First Lady Dr. Jill Biden as part of A Night When Hope and History Rhyme event, organized in collaboration with The History Channel and A+E Networks. President Biden surprised John by presenting him with a National Humanities Medal following a performance at the White House.

John performed several of his hits including “Tiny Dancer,” “Rocketman,” and “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” on the White House South Lawn, before the President and First Lady surprised him by presenting him with the National Humanities Medal. John was given the medal for his singing and songwriting career, and also for his contributions to charities and humanitarian causes such as HIV/AIDS. The Elton John AIDS Foundation was launched in 1992 and has since raised over $450 million and funded programs across four continents.

John covered his face in disbelief when the medal was presented to him, saying: “I’m never flabbergasted, but I’m flabbergasted and humbled and honored by this incredible award from the United States of America  I will treasure this so much.” John was at the White House as part of an event to honor “everyday history-makers in the audience,” according to the White House. There were also teachers, military families and LBGT+ advocates in the audience. and among those in attendance were former first lady Laura Bush, tennis champion Billie Jean King, British Ambassador to the United States Karen Elizabeth Pierce, and John’s husband, David Furnish.

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