Arts & Entertainment

06

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

Arts & Entertainment

Virginia’s Shaboozey chosen for college football anthem

Woodbridge native Shaboozey is no stranger to a hit song. The artist hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Songs chart and No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart with his hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” and went on to score two features on Beyoncé’s album, "Cowboy Carter." According to Billboard, Shaboozey, 29, is the first Black man to top both charts, Beyoncé being the only other Black artist to do so. Born Collins Chibeuze, Shaboozey's music style blends country and rap to create a unique sound that reflects his Virginia upbringing. Now, the chart-topper is teaming up…

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29

Aug

By Dorothy Brand

Arts & Entertainment

CIA official: Suspects in foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows aimed to kill ‘tens of thousands’

BERLIN (AP) — The suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna earlier this month sought to kill “tens of thousands” of fans before the CIA discovered intelligence that disrupted the planning and led to arrests, the agency’s deputy director said. The CIA notified Austrian authorities of the scheme, which allegedly included links to the Islamic State group. The intelligence and subsequent arrests ultimately led to the cancellation of three sold-out Eras Tour shows, devastating fans who had traveled across the globe to see Swift in concert. CIA Deputy Director David Cohen addressed the failed plot…

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27

Aug

By Dorothy Brand

Arts & Entertainment

Shock Rock Singer Arrested After Alleged Crime Spree in Mariposa County

MARIPOSA, Calif. — The lead singer of a Los Angeles-based shock rock band was arrested last week after allegedly committing a series of crimes that left residents and visitors in Mariposa County on edge. Anthony Mehlhaff, 40, frontman for the band Cancer Christ, now faces multiple felony charges following a chaotic series of events that began on August 21, according to the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office. The bizarre chain of incidents reportedly started at a restaurant on California State Route 120, where Mehlhaff allegedly touched the stomach of a pregnant waitress, telling her, “The spirits led me to you and…

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18

Aug

By Dorothy Brand

Arts & Entertainment

Assamese musician’s song touches No 1 spot on iTunes US pop charts

New Delhi, New Delhi-based multi-instrumentalist Baba's latest English single "Hold Me Tonight" reached the number one spot in the iTunes US pop charts. The singer-songwriter and producer also made waves on the world indie charts, where the song climbed to the 13th spot on the music streaming app. "The song 'Hold Me Tonight' explores the experience of anxiety and how it often distances a person from loved ones, deepening the sense of misery. It's about recognizing this pattern and making a change to improve life and relationships," Baba, who hails from Assam, told PTI. With deeply reflective lyrics that explore…

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08

Aug

By Dorothy Brand

Arts & Entertainment

New Town Tunes Announces Fall Lineup

JAMES CITY COUNTY — New Town Tunes returns this fall with five free concerts starting in September and running weekly through Oct. 4, it was announced. Presented in partnership with CultureFix and James City County Parks and Recreation, the concerts begin at 5:30 p.m. on Sullivan Square in New Town, located behind Legacy Hall, 4301 New Town Ave. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from local food trucks, New Town restaurants, The Virginia Beer Company, Billsburg Brewery and Alewerks Brewing Company.  The community is invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket and pets are welcome. Fall schedule:…

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05

Aug

By Dorothy Brand

Arts & Entertainment

HBO Teases Viewers With Trailers For ‘The Last Of Us’ Season 2 & ‘Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’

Excitement builds as HBO releases new trailers for highly anticipated series. HBO has thrilled its audience by dropping a trailer for two of its most eagerly awaited series: The Last of Us Season 2 and the prequel of Game of Thrones, Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1. The trailer was a mix of footage of different upcoming shows on HBO and it was played before the finale of the House of Dragon Season 2. The trailer for The Last of Us Season 2 offers a tantalizing glimpse into the continuation of the critically acclaimed series based on the popular…

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05

Aug

By Dorothy Brand

Celebrities, Arts & Entertainment

Kyle Walker furiously denies Lauryn Goodman’s brutal new claims on Instagram

Kyle Walker has staunchly refuted the startling allegations leveled by Lauryn Goodman in a new Instagram post. Earlier in the weekend, the 33-year-old influencer accused the England footballer of attempting to reignite their affair 'in secret' shortly after his candid interview where he expressed shame over their past involvement and admitted to making 'stupid choices'. Lauryn's allegations included a suggestion from Walker that they continue in secrecy. Friends of Kyle have discredited what they are describing as Lauryn's new ploy to create a rift between the Man City player and his wife Annie Kilner. These comments emerged following a court…

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03

Aug

By Dorothy Brand

Arts & Entertainment

Virginia’s Tax-Free Weekend Has Arrived: Here’s What Qualifies

As the summer draws to a close and students prepare to head back to school, Virginia residents are gearing up for the much-anticipated annual tax-free weekend. This year, the tax holiday runs from August 2 to August 4, 2024, providing an excellent opportunity for families to save on essential purchases without the added burden of sales tax. What Is Tax-Free Weekend? Virginia's tax-free weekend is a state initiative designed to help families save money on back-to-school shopping. During this weekend, certain items will be exempt from the 6% sales tax, allowing consumers to take advantage of significant savings. What Qualifies?…

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19

Jul

By Dorothy Brand

Arts & Entertainment

Joey Fatone of NSYNC joins AJ McLean of Backstreet Boys for boy-band mashups at MGM National Harbor

Wtop News - Important question for all you ’90s kids: Were you more of an NSYNC fan or a Backstreet Boys fan? Did you do the “Bye Bye Bye” dance or belt “I Want It That Way” at the top of your lungs? These days, you don’t have to choose as Joey Fatone of NSYNC teams with AJ McLean of The Backstreet Boys for a special boy-band mashup live at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland this Saturday night. “To see NSYNC and Backstreet Boys fans in the same place, they’re not beating each other up, it’s not like…

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17

Jul

By Courtney

Arts & Entertainment

The Call: To Major League Baseball” Steps Up to the Plate: Coming-of-Age Baseball Tale Eyes Hollywood Adaptation

VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Douglas R Ernest, a seasoned author and former baseball player is ready to pitch his captivating novel, The Call: To Major League Baseball, into Hollywood's court. This heartwarming tale of an underdog's journey to the big leagues is not just ready for a screen adaptation but poised for a powerful one. "The Call" chronicles Hunter Austin's relentless pursuit of his Major League Baseball dream, defying self-doubt and overcoming a father's disapproval. Fueled by unwavering determination and a desire to silence his doubters, Hunter navigates the challenges of being an overlooked…

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