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“A Quiet Place II” back at No. 1 spot to become first film since pandemic to earn over $100M at box office

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A Quiet Place Part II is once again the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $11.7 million at the box office this weekend.  The film also became the first movie release since the pandemic began to earn over $100M.

Coming in at No. 2 is In the Heights with $11.4 million, followed by Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway at No. 3 with $10.4 million, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It at No. 4 with $10 million and Cruella at No. 5 with $6.7 million.  Several of the films in the Top 10 are also streaming online, in an effort to reach as many people as possible during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Maroon 5 release their seventh studio album, “Jordi”

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Maroon 5 has officially released their seventh full-length album, JORDI.  JORDI is the band’s most personal album, with the title being a tribute to the group’s original manager Jordan Feldstein. Frontman Adam Levine shared the following on Instagram: “I miss him every single day. And I’m proud to have etched his name into the history of this band that he helped build from the ground up…every step of the way. We love you Jordi.”

Additionally, the band just shared the music video for the new single “Lost,” directed by recent collaborator Sophie Muller. Check out the video for “Lost” – here.

Maroon 5 will embark on a full-scale North American headlining tor in August, following the postponement of their tour in 2020.  The tour kicks off on August 10 in Auburn, WA at White River Amphitheatre and makes stops at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL on August 30 and Fenway Park in Boston, MA on September 12, as well as a  hometown headline show ever at the new Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on October 2 before the tour comes to a close on October 8 at Concord Pavilion in Concord, CA.  blackbear will serve as support on all tour dates.

 

To download Jordi at your streaming service of choice, click: HERE.

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Megan Thee Stallion returns with new single and music video under “Tina Snow” alter-ego

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Megan Thee Stallion has returned, reviving her alter-ego “Tina Snow” with new single and video for ‘Thot Sh*t’. The video, directed by Aube Perrie, appears to reference Republican senator James P. Bradley, who criticized ‘WAP’, Meg’s collaboration with Cardi B, last year. In the announcement of ‘Thot Sh*t’, a press release said the new track “celebrates women unapologetically enjoying themselves, doing whatever they want, whenever they want, regardless of what the critics have to say.”

Megan’s alter-ego ‘Tina Snow’ was also the title of Stallion’s second EP, which was released in 2018. Megan has explained the character was “the side of me that’s a little more gangster”.

Check out the video for “Thot Sh*t” – here.

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Lance Bass, Tituss Burgess, Lil Jon and David Spade to guest-host ‘Bachelor In Paradise’

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Following Chris Harrison’s departure as host of the “Bachelor” franchise, a number of celebrities have been announced to guest-host “Bachelor in Paradise” this summer. Tituss Burgess, Lance Bass and Lil Jon will join the previously announced David Spade as rotating guest-hosts in Mexico. Each star will serve as host throughout the summer and help previous “Bachelor” and “Bachelorette” contestants find love on one of summer’s hottest reality shows. “Bachelorette” alum Wells Adams will be returning to “BIP” along with his fiancé, “Modern Family” star Sarah Hyland. All four celebrities are said to be temporary hosts for the franchise.

No formal announcement has been made on who will replace Harrison for forthcoming seasons of the hit reality dating series. Currently, Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe are filling in as “mentors” for season 17 “Bachelorette”, Katie Thurston. The 49-year-old Harrison announced that he was exiting the show on Tuesday, writing on Instagram in part: “I’ve had a truly incredible run as host of The Bachelor franchise and now I’m excited to start a new chapter.”  Harrison’s departure comes months after defending controversial contestant Rachael Kirkconnell’s racially insensitive past.

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See LeBron James in new trailer for ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’

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Warner Brothers has released a new trailer for Space Jam: A New Legacy. The film, starring LeBron James and the Looney Tunes, premieres July 16 in theaters and on HBO Max.  A New Legacy is the sequel to 1996’s Space Jam. The original film starred Michael Jordan as himself, whom the Looney Tunes summon to help them play basketball against space captors.

In the trailer, James is lured to a digital space in which he becomes animated himself and meets Bugs Bunny. Don Cheadle plays the evil computer program who kidnapped James’ son (Cedric Joe). Cheadle’s character challenges James to a basketball game to win his son back. Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Lola Bunny (voiced by Zendaya), Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner, Tasmanian Devil, Porky Pig and more classic animated characters play on James’ Toon Squad.

You can check out the new trailer for Space Jam: A New Legacy at the link – here.

 

 

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Tones And I announces upcoming debut album “Welcome To The Madhouse”

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Tones and I has announced her debut album Welcome to the Madhouse will arrive on July 16th. Tones and I said in a statement: “This album for me is very up and down and reflects the forever changing emotions in me. There are songs on the album that were written before ‘Dance Monkey,’ about not knowing if busking was right for me. There are songs about my good friend T passing away and not wanting to deal with those emotions. The ups and downs of life in lockdown and the mental challenges/struggles. Some songs make me laugh and some make me cry but there is no running theme or vibe to the album — the songs are unique to how I was feeling the day I wrote them.”   The Australian singer’s first official LP follows hit singles including “Dance Monkey” and “Fly Away,” with the latter appearing on the upcoming album.

Ahead of Welcome to the Madhouse’s release, Tones and I also shared the animated video for the new single “Cloudy Day,” which you can view at the link – here.

Welcome to the Madhouse is available to preorder now ahead of its July 16th arrival.  Tone and I is also planning to announce U.S. tour dates in support of the album in the coming weeks.

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Jonas Brothers to release their memoir “Blood” this November

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The Jonas Brothers are releasing a memoir, titled Blood: A Memoir by The Jonas Brothers.  The Jonas Brothers posted about the memoir on their Twitter page: “We put so much of ourselves into this memoir and it was so important for us to take the time to make sure our story was told the right way. #BLOOD“

Described as ” funny, irreverent and eye-opening,” the book will cover everything from Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas’ Disney Channel days up to their 2019 reunion.  Publisher Harper Collins states on their website: Blood is a true story. Told from three different perspectives. Three different truths.”

Blood is due out November 11, 2021.  To pre-order, head over to the link here: https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/bloodbyjonas

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See LeBron James in new trailer for ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’

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Warner Brothers has released a new trailer for Space Jam: A New Legacy. The film, starring LeBron James and the Looney Tunes, premieres July 16 in theaters and on HBO Max.  A New Legacy is the sequel to 1996’s Space Jam. The original film starred Michael Jordan as himself, whom the Looney Tunes summon to help them play basketball against space captors.

In the trailer, James is lured to a digital space in which he becomes animated himself and meets Bugs Bunny. Don Cheadle plays the evil computer program who kidnapped James’ son (Cedric Joe). Cheadle’s character challenges James to a basketball game to win his son back. Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Lola Bunny (voiced by Zendaya), Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner, Tasmanian Devil, Porky Pig and more classic animated characters play on James’ Toon Squad.

You can check out the new trailer for Space Jam: A New Legacy at the link – here.

 

 

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Doja Cat to release new single ‘Need To Know’

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Doja Cat has announced on social media that her next single ‘Need To Know’ will arrive this Friday (June 11) Doja posted a futuristic animated video clip of the track on her official Instagram account.

‘Need To Know’ will be Doja Cat’s second original single released this year, following on from ‘Kiss Me More’ featuring SZA. Both tracks will be featured on Doja’s forthcoming album, ‘Planet Her’, which currently has no confirmed release date.

 

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Lorde announces new music with upcoming single “Solar Power”

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Lorde has announced she’s releasing new music this year, confirming her comeback single will be called ‘Solar Power.”  Lorde unveiled the cover on her official website with the caption: “Arriving in 2021… Patience is a virtue”.  In the risqué image, Lorde is shown running along the beach.

This will be Lorde first new music since her second album Melodrama in 2017, which received a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year.  Lorde’s first album, Pure Heroine, was released in 2013, and her breakout hit single “Royals” took the Grammy for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance, making her the youngest person to ever receive these awards.

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