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Morgan Wallen’s ‘Love Somebody’ debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

Morgan Wallen performs in concert during the "Can't Say I Ain't Country" Tour on July 20^ 2019 at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh^ New York.

Morgan Wallen‘s latest song “Love Somebody,” is the No. 1 song in the United States. Released Oct. 18, ‘Love Somebody” follows the success of Wallen and Post Malone’s hit track “I Had Some Help,” which opened at No. 1 in May, and led Billboard’s Hot 100 songs chart for six weeks. “Love Somebody” opens with 31 million streams and 15 million radio airplay audience impressions, per data from Luminate.

Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” moves to No. 2, counting 72.2 million impressions in the latest tracking week. In addition, on the Billboard 200 albums chart, Yeat earns his first No. 1 album, “Lyfestyle,” logging 89,000 equivalent album units earned and 60,000 album sales. “Lyfestyle” is the American rapper and songwriter’s best opening-week in sales, exceeding the cumulative sales of his entire album catalog so far, as reported by Billboard.

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” moves up two slots to No. 2 with 79,000 equivalent album units earned, with Jelly Roll’s “Beautifully Broken,” slipping to No. 3 after its No. 1 debut last week.

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New Kids On The Block set new Las Vegas residency for 2025-26

New Kids On The Block performs live at Van Andel Arena. GRAND RAPIDS^ MICHIGAN / USA - June 13^ 2019

New Kids on the Block – comprised of original members Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood — announced their first-ever Las Vegas residency, kicking off June 20, 2025, and running through Nov. 15, 2025, at Dolby Live at Park MGM.

The residency promises to “immerse attendees in a heart pounding night of hits, spectacle, celebration and showmanship, and will be jam-packed with their biggest hits and many surprises in store for their dedicated fans.”

Wahlberg said in a statement: “We cherish every opportunity that we get to perform for our fans, but a Las Vegas residency gives us an opportunity to take our performance, and interaction with our fans, to the next level. We plan on maximizing everything that the amazing Dolby Live at Park MGM has to offer, to create the most incredible NKOTB concert ever. As well as everything that Las Vegas has to offer — to create multiple events to directly engage with our fans. Las Vegas will never be the same after The New Kids and The Blockheads take over the town.”

Due to popular demand, the group later extended their Vegas run with 24 total shows, taking their residency into 2026.  The added performances in 2026 are Feb. 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28.

Tickets for all 24 shows can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com/NKOTBVEGAS.

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Suspect arrested in killing of Montana camper that was reported as bear attack

Department of Fish^ Wildlife^ and Park building exterior. A government law enforcement agency to protect natural and sustainable resources. Helena^ Montana - April 8^ 2020

A suspect has been taken into custody nearly three weeks after a Montana camper was found brutally killed in an attack that was initially reported as a bear attack, authorities said late Wednesday. The suspect was in custody on unrelated charges, authorities said.

The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office said it had identified a suspect in the murder of Dustin Kjersem, who was found dead on October 12 in a tent about two-and-a-half miles up Moose Creek Road (east of Big Sky) after a friend who went looking for him called 911, telling the dispatcher that Kjersem appeared to have been attacked by a bear. After the 911 call, investigators from several agencies, including a bear expert from the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks, examined the site but did not find any signs of bear activity.

According to the sheriff’s office, an autopsy later determined that the 35-year-old Kjersem had suffered “multiple chop wounds.” Investigators initially said they did not know what weapon was used, but Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer later said “we do know it was something hard enough to cause significant damage to the skull as well as some flesh areas of the body. He was brutally killed at his campsite.” The sheriff’s office noted that several items, including a camp axe, a shotgun, a revolver, and a cooler had gone missing from the scene of the crime.

The sheriff’s office said on Facebook : “The suspect is cooperating with our detectives and has led us to the evidence we have identified in prior press releases. The investigation into the homicide continues. It is believed the suspect acted alone and there is no longer a threat to the community.  Our thoughts and prayers continue for the family of Dustin Kjersem. We hope, by some small measure, our efforts can bring them a bit of peace during this horrific time. Our entire community mourns with you. Further details and charges are forthcoming, but it is important for this community to know they are safe to resume their outdoor activities. The sheriff’s office will have a further comment regarding this investigation until charges are filed.”

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Man beats sleeping passenger in unprovoked attack on United Airlines flight

South San Francisco^ CA USA 12-05-2021 United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner Arriving at SFO

A Florida man is accused of viciously attacking a deaf and nonverbal passenger while he was sleeping on a cross-country United Airlines flight earlier this week. The assault occurred nearly two hours into United Airlines Flight 2247 from San Francisco to Dulles International Airport in Virgina on Monday, federal authorities said. The FBI and Federal Aviation Administration are both investigating after the minute-long attack left the male passenger bloodied and with black eyes.

According to a criminal complaint, the incident began after Everett Chad Nelson, 44, left his seat in 35F and got up to use the bathroom in the front of the plane. Upon returning to his seat, Nelson stopped at seat 12F and “without notice, began physically attacking a sleeping male passenger by punching him repeatedly in the face and head until blood was drawn,” the complaint states. Nelson reportedly hit the man repeatedly for a full minute before another passenger intervened and restrained him, while a doctor on the flight treated the non-verbal injured passenger, who was able to communicate with the flight crew using text messages.

Everett later said the passenger had previously attacked him on the street, but the man denied ever having seen him before. Everett was moved to a seat at the front of the aircraft and kept under watch, and was arrested upon arrival charged with one count of assault by beating, striking, and wounding. His attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Thursday.

United Airlines said in a statement: “The flight landed safely and was met by paramedics and local law enforcement. Thanks to the quick action of our crew and customers, one passenger was restrained after becoming physically aggressive toward another customer on a flight from San Francisco to Washington Dulles on Monday.”

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Nate Smith and Avril Lavigne drop video for ‘Can You Die From a Broken Heart’

Avril Lavigne at the Variety 2021 Music Hitmakers Brunch at the City Market Social House on December 4^ 2021 in Los Angeles^ CA

Country star Nate Smith and pop rocker Avril Lavigne have released the music video for their duet, “Can You Die From A Broken Heart”, which is featured on Smith’s sophomore album California Gold.    

Directed by Mason Allen and Nikki Fletcher, the video for “Can You Die From A Broken Heart” finds Smith and Lavigne in a post-apocalyptic world.

The 16-track album California Gold  debuted in the Top 15 on Billboard’s Country Album Chart, and also features “I Like It” with Alesso. Can You Die From A Broken Heart marks Smith’s second duet with Lavigne, following their remix of Smith’s No. 1 hit “Bulletproof” that the duo performed on the 2024 ACM Awards.

Smith is also currently on the road with his 2024 Through The Smoke World Tour. The tour will continue through the end of the year and wrap up in Nashville on December 5th.

See the video for ‘Can You Die From a Broken Heart’ – HERE.

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The Weeknd and Anitta release music video for new song, ‘São Paulo’

The Weeknd arrives for the ÔAvatar The Way of WaterÕ Hollywood Premiere on December 12^ 2022 in Hollywood^ CA

The Weeknd has released his new song, “São Paulo” alongside the music video for the track, featuring Brazilian superstar Anitta. The Weeknd performed a sold-out performance in São Paulo, Brazil back in September, which was streamed on YouTube, and featured appearances from Anitta and Playboi Carti. Proceeds from the event’s merchandise benefited the Brazilian Soul Fund of BrazilFoundation, supporting communities

The video for São Paulo, directed by the visionary FREEKA, dropped just in time for Halloween and features a pregnant Anitta who eventually reveals a face emerging within her belly.

The release of São Paulo comes on the heels of The Weeknd’s chart-topping releases “Timeless” featuring Playboi Carti (produced by Pharrell Williams) and “Dancing in the Flames.” Both tracks are set to appear on his upcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, which will bring a close to The Weeknd’s After Hours and Dawn FM trilogy.  No release date for Hurry Up Tomorrow has been announced as of press time.

Check out the video for São Paulo – HERE.

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