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https://warm1069.com/202969-2/ | Feeling good is becoming an increasingly rare commodity these days, according to a new survey.
In a poll of 2,000 people in the United Kingdom, it turns out adults truly feel good — both mentally and physically — less than half of the time (47%).
One in four respondents say they deal with anxiety at least once per week, and 40 percent battle muscle aches on most days. On an especially depressing note, just under six in 10 (57%) say they rarely feel “on top of their game” physically. Another 61 percent have simply accepted that aches and pains are part of their daily life.
The poll, put together by MyVybe, also asked respondents why they think they’re in such bad shape.
The top answers included not exercising enough, a poor diet, and “not having enough hours in a day.”
“It is hard to be 100 per cent at all times and there will be things that bring us down.
Especially as we get older, aches and strains and sniffles seem to seek us out more easily than when we were younger.
It might also be a case of looking at the past through rose-tinted glasses as many youngsters also report similar issues.
There are so many different ways we need to look after ourselves – both mentally and physically – that it can be a full-time job just staying on top of it.
The good news? We can do something about it!!!
Work on changing your diet and eating more healthy food
Drink more water
Get more sleep
Think more positive thoughts – Jon Acuff “Soundtracks”
Hire a coach
Look into supplements
Let’s feel good 80% of the time?
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https://warm1069.com/billboard-music-awards-glass-animals-wins-top-rock-artist/ | Glass Animals brought the heat to the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night, winning Top Rock Artist. This marks their first major win at the BBMAs.
The British band, who headed into the night with four nominations, saluted their fellow nominees in the category. Said frontman Dave Bayley, “Joe [Seaward] and I were literally just whispering, saying, ‘We are the least rock and roll people in the world and we will never win this award.'”
“But we did!'” continued Bayley. “We’re officially rock and roll. And I can’t wait to tell my mom. Thank you so much, guys.”
Glass Animals were pitted against Imagine Dragons, Machine Gun Kelly, Italian rock band Måneskin
and twenty one pilots for Top Rock Artist. They were also nominated for Top Streaming Song, Top Duo/Group and, for their hit single “Heat Waves,” Top Viral Song.
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https://warm1069.com/camila-cabello-joins-the-voice-as-its-newest-coach/ | Goodbye Kelly Clarkson and hello Camila Cabello. The “Bam Bam” singer is heading to The Voice to serve as its newest coach.
Cabello dropped the good news Sunday on TikTok. “See you this fall” she teased in the playful announcement, appearing alongside current judges John Legend and Blake Shelton. It also should be noted that, instead of Ariana Grande, it’s five-time judge Gwen Stefani who also welcomes Camila to their ranks.
Blake began teasing the big reveal on Friday when sharing a TikTok of him singing MIKA‘s 2009 hit, “Grace Kelly.” He captioned it “#duet this if you’re going to be a coach on #TheVoice this fall.” John confirmed he was signing on for another season when he duetted the video the following day.
Gwen soon jumped in on the fun and harmonized with her old friends, which left fans scrambling to find out who was the fourth and final judge. Camila put the speculation to rest on Sunday, delighting her fans with the revelation she will take over Kelly’s vacant seat.
The Voice’s official Twitter soon reposted the fun video, telling fans, “Give a warm welcome to your Voice Coaches.”
Camila certainly she knows what it’s like to sing for America’s vote, since she got her start when she competed on X Factor as part of Fifth Harmony.
The Voice returns for its 22nd season later this year on NBC.
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https://warm1069.com/american-idol-recap-the-final-three-revealed/ | It got down to the wire on Sunday’s American Idol, with the Top 5 vying to make it into next week’s finale for the crowning of season 20’s winner.
This week, for their first challenge, the finalists were mentored by Grammy-award winner and former American Idol champ Carrie Underwood and were tasked with taking on an iconic song from her catalog. Here’s what the finalists chose.
HunterGirl: “Undo It,” by Carrie Underwood
Leah Marlene: “I’ll Stand By You,” (Cover), by Pretenders
Fritz Hager: “I Want to Remember,” by NEEDTOBREATHE ft. Carrie Underwood
Noah Thompson: “So Small,” by Carrie Underwood
Nicolina: “Blown Away,” by Carrie Underwood
After tackling one of Underwood’s hits, Finneas took the stage and performed his track, “Naked,” before the Top 5 took the stage again. For the second round of performances, the finalists chose a song that could close their show — or, in other words, “an epic encore,” as described by host Ryan Seacrest. Here’s what they chose:
Leah Marlene: “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart),” by Journey
HunterGirl: “Girl Crush,” by Little Big Town
Fritz Hager: “Youngblood,” by 5 Seconds of Summer
Nicolina: “All I Ask,” by Adele
Noah Thompson: “Working Man,” by Larry Fleet
With their final performance of the night out of the way, it was time to see who America voted into next week’s finale, which would feature performances from judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie, as well as Thomas Rhett, Michael Bublé, Sarah Bareilles, Flo Rida, Earth, Wind and Fire and more.
After the votes were tallied, Fritz and Nicolina were the bottom two, sending HunterGirl, Noah and Leah through to the finale.
Catch the American Idol season 20 finale when it airs live Sunday, May 22 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.
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https://warm1069.com/harry-styles-will-dress-in-pajamas-to-read-bedtime-story-to-british-children/ | Harry Styles will help tuck British children into bed later this month. He’s the latest celeb to team up with BBC‘s children’s programming channel, CBeebies, and read a bedtime story on the show CBeebies Bedtime Stories.
The BBC made the announcement Monday, saying Harry has chosen to read the book In Every House, on Every Street, penned by author Jess Hitchman. In addition, Harry will be dressed and ready for bed himself, wearing his pajamas for the read-along.
In a teaser, Harry says of his chosen book, “Tonight’s bedtime story is about a house full of love and laughter.” The story follows different families and celebrates their diverse households.
Harry now joins a growing list of artists to have entertained children on CBeebies Bedtime Stories, including Ellie Goulding, Elton John, Ed Sheeran, Dolly Parton and many others.
Harry’s read-along will go live at 6:50 P.M. U.K. time on May 23 on the CBeebies channel. Fans can also listen via the BBC’s iPlayer.
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https://warm1069.com/justin-bieber-consoles-buffalo-fans-at-concert-following-mass-shooting-at-local-supermarket/ | Justin Bieber performed in Buffalo, New York, on Sunday, a city that is reeling from a mass shooting at a local supermarket. Ten people were killed in what authorities describe as a “racially motivated hate crime.”
In a clip shared on Instagram before he took the stage, Justin addressed the tragedy. “You guys probably heard what happened. Pretty horrible stuff,” he said as part of a group prayer, adding he is looking forward to “bringing joy to the city. It’s much needed.”
Justin later posted a video showing him leading the audience into a moment of silence to remember those who died in the shooting. “There’s been [a] tragedy in the city. But what we’re going to do tonight is we’re going to honor those people and I would love if we could just take a moment of silence,” he told the crowd. “That would mean a lot to me.”
He also singled out some people in the crowd in the caption, which read, “To the people who couldn’t stay silent to honor the lives that were so tragically lost, I urge you to ask yourself why?”
Justin shared another video in which he expressed, “There’s so much division in this world. So much racial injustice. You and I both know racism is evil and it is diabolical.”
He urged his fans to take a stand, adding, “We get to be the difference makers. We get to be the people who continue to have the conversations with our friends and our families and our loved ones, who continue to be allies.”
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https://warm1069.com/latto-said-she-was-in-shock-after-she-heard-mariah-carey-belt-out-her-high-notes/ | Latto is letting fans know how she really felt when she watched Mariah Carey retool her smash hit single, “Big Energy.”
The rap track samples the 1981 song “Genius of Love” by Tom Tom Club, which was re-popularized by Mariah’s 1995 hit, “Fantasy.” While “Big Energy” has been out since last September, it received a major boost after Mariah hopped into the studio with Latto for an all-new remix.
“I think I was in shock,” the rapper told Entertainment Tonight at Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards when recalling watching Mariah belt her high notes. “It was so natural for her.”
“She was literally just getting her makeup done like, singing. I’m like, ‘Girl, are you a human?,'” Latto continued, adding that Mariah “was so cool and humble” to work with.
“So normal… I literally overthink the whole process. I was like,’What do I say? how do I act? I don’t wanna do too much, I don’t wanna do too little.’ But she was so cool, and she made the whole process very, very fun,” Latto added. “You know, this stuff can be overwhelming, she made it fun.”
Latto said Mariah’s support means “everything” to her. “Mimi is a legend, and my mom and my aunts are superfans. Growing up, I remember seeing her posters on their wall, and physical CDs,” she raved. “Mimi is that girl, and I got a song with her so it’s all up from here.”
Latto later performed her hit on the BBMA stage, though without Mariah.
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https://warm1069.com/lionel-richie-reflects-on-his-amazing-ride-of-a-career/ | Lionel Richie will be honored with the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize on Tuesday. Ahead of the moment, the singer caught up with CBS’ Sunday Morning to talk about his lifetime achievements.
Lionel reflected on growing up by Tuskegee University, where he was surrounded by Black lawyers, war heroes, doctors and more, and joked that his parents “had a nervous breakdown” when he decided to pursue a music career with the Commodores.
“You could see everyone passing going, ‘Oh, there’s poor Lionel. Poor misguided Lionel!,'” he chuckled. Of course, the Commodores scored numerous chart-topping singles with Richie as their lead singer, before he set off a solo career.
Lionel reflected on his success, which saw him cross into the mainstream and anger some of his original R&B fan base. “Someone asked me a question one day, ‘Lionel, how does it feel that you’ve left your roots?'” Richie recalled. “And I said, ‘Did you ask that to the Beatles? Did you ask that to the Rolling Stones? Everyone came over to borrow from us, but I can’t go that way?'”
The singer also reflected on his hiatus at the peak of his career, which he took to care for his ailing father, who passed in 1990. “It gave me an opportunity to kind of take a look over my shoulder just a little bit to see where I was in altitude. And it was frightening,” he reflected. But, he added his father’s death gave him a new perspective on fame.
Lionel now sees his career as an “adventure,” which he says “is just an amazing ride.”
He also admitted it’s been 13 years since he released an album of all-new songs, but teased he’ll break the dry spell “this year.”
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https://warm1069.com/the-weeknd-shawn-mendes-make-waves-at-2022-juno-awards/ | The Juno Awards — Canada’s version of the Grammy Awards — were this weekend and several high honors went home with The Weeknd and Shawn Mendes.
The Weeknd took home the Juno Awards for Songwriter of the Year and, for his song “Take My Breath,” Best Contemporary R&B Recording. While Shawn didn’t win any music-related awards, he didn’t leave the ceremony empty handed. He was voted TikTok Juno Fan Choice and was honored with the International Achievement Award for his contributions to the international music community.
“We’re taught to believe that what we achieve is the same thing as what we are worth,” Shawn said in his acceptance speech. “But something that I know to be true now is that I was enough before anybody knew my name.” He also encouraged fans to not give up on their dreams, adding, “Don’t forget to enjoy the process” of chasing them.
Olivia Rodrigo was also honored during the ceremony, taking home International Album of the Year — besting heavy hitters such as Adele‘s 30, Taylor Swift‘s evermore, Doja Cat‘s Planet Her and The Kid LAROI‘s F*** Love 3+: Over You. Olivia said it was “such an honor” to be named and that she is “grateful” to have been nominated among “all of these amazing people.”
The night was also rich with performances, with Avril Lavigne playing a nearly five-minute medley of her greatest hits that saw her combine “Complicated,” “I’m with You,” “Girlfriend,” “Sk8ter Boi” and her newer single, “Bite Me.”
Lauren Spencer-Smith also performed her new hit “Fingers Crossed” at the weekend event, which was hosted by Marvel star Simu Liu. The complete ceremony is streaming now on YouTube.
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https://warm1069.com/tom-parker-late-the-wanted-singer-revealed-in-memoir-ed-sheeran-helped-pay-for-his-cancer-treatments/ | Before The Wanted‘s frontman Tom Parker passed away, he penned a memoir titled Hope: My Inspirational Life, which is set to arrive on May 26. According to an excerpt of the posthumous autobiography, the “Glad You Came” singer revealed how Ed Sheeran stepped up in a big way for him.
British tabloid The Sun obtained an excerpt of Hope, which reads, “I’ve never publicly said this before (and he’ll probably be mad that I’m doing it now) but Ed is a very special man. He even helped out with my medical bills when I was seeking other treatment options and having private immunotherapy.”
“He didn’t need to do any of that, but my wife Kelsey and I are so grateful to him for his support,” the memoir adds. “It meant the world.”
Parker also revealed, “Pretty much from the moment I was diagnosed, Ed Sheeran reached out to me with an offer to do anything he could to help.” The late artist added he had been friends with the “Shivers” singer for over a decade and they always “had a great relationship.”
As previously reported, Parker was diagnosed in October 2020 with an inoperable glioblastoma, a stage four brain tumor, after experiencing seizures. His wife confirmed his passing on March 30.
Ed paid tribute to Parker after the tragic news broke, writing on Instagram, “So sad to hear of Tom’s passing. Thoughts and love are with Kelsey, his children and his family. Very sad day, what a lovely guy.”
Parker and The Wanted achieved fame in 2012 with their hits “Glad You Came” and “Chasing the Sun.” He leaves behind his wife and their two-year-old daughter, Aurelia, and one-year-old son, Bodhi.
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https://warm1069.com/jonas-brothers-father-to-open-nellies-southern-kitchen-restaurant-in-vegas/ | If you aren’t able to catch the Jonas Brothers at their Las Vegas residency, you will be able to eat some of their favorite food when the restaurant started by their parents opens in Sin City later this summer.
According to a press release, Kevin Jonas Sr. and wife, Denise, will open Nellie’s Southern Kitchen at MGM Grand in June. The restaurant features the experience of “live music, generous hospitality and timeless Southern comfort food,” per the release.
The restaurant is named in honor of Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas‘ great-grandmother Nellie, who was a force in the kitchen. “Nellie combined music and food into nightly rituals around the table, which forged the tight-knit traditions that the Jonas family continues to this day,” the statement continued.
“This June will mark the beginning of our bringing to the Strip a celebration of the food and hospitality from my hometown combined with a few surprises we have in store for Las Vegas,” Kevin Sr. said in a statement. “It is a surreal moment for our family to have Grandma Nellie’s name in lights at the iconic MGM Grand.”
This is the second Nellie’s Southern Kitchen to open shop — the first being in Belmont, North Carolina, the city Nellie called home.
Not much is known about the Vegas menu or what programming options the Jonas family is working on, but more detail will be issued “in the coming weeks.”
Meanwhile, the Jonas Brothers will take over the Dolby Live at Park MGM for their Jonas Brothers: Live in Las Vegas residency, which runs June 3 through June 11.
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https://warm1069.com/lady-gaga-adds-several-new-dates-to-upcoming-chromatica-ball-tour/ | Get ready, Little Monsters, Lady Gaga is gearing up for her long awaited Chromatica Ball tour, which kicks off in July. To make sure as many fans see her as possible, Mother Monster added three new U.S. dates to the roster.
Gaga will hit up stadiums across the U.S., Europe and the U.K. beginning July 17 with a stop in Germany. After touring across the pond, she will then head to the U.S. beginning August 8 with a concert set in Washington D.C.’s Nationals Park.
As for her new dates, she selected Hershey, Pennsylvania; Houston, Texas; and Miami, Florida as her newest locations. She will respectively hit up Hersheypark Stadium on August 28, Minute Maid Park on September 13 and Hard Rock Stadium on September 17.
Citi cardmembers and Verizon Up members will have first dibs on tickets with an exclusive presale set for Tuesday, May 17, beginning at 10 a.m. local time. General public ticket sales will be this Friday, May 20, starting at 10 a.m. local time on Ticketmaster.com. Lady Gaga will also donate a dollar for each U.S. ticket sold to her Born This Way Foundation, which advocates for youth mental health services.
The Chromatica Ball tour dates were initially set before the COVID-19 pandemic brought the touring industry to its knees. Lady Gaga postponed the trek twice, originally setting it for summer 2021 before ultimately bumping it to the following year.
The tour will feature Gaga’s first public performances of songs from her 2020 album, Chromatica, which features the number-one, Grammy-winning hit “Rain on Me.”
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https://warm1069.com/music-notes-pink-adam-levine-taylor-swift-andy-grammer-and-more/ | Pink unveiled an all-new sleep story on the Calm app, titled The P!nk Sheet Silver Fairy. She announced on Instagram, “Performing has introduced me to the most interesting people, including my new friend Ring and her magical circus.” Pink invites you to join her “under Ring’s circus tent” for the all-new story, available now.
We know who spent $51 million to buy Adam Levine‘s Los Angeles mansion — Tesla’s Cybertruck design chief, Franz von Holzhausen. Dirt reports the Palisades mansion did sell about 11 percent below Adam and wife Behati Prinsloo‘s asking price, but the duo still made a profit since they originally bought it for $32 million.
Katy Perry is no longer a California girl! The “Dark Horse” singer revealed on the Dear Chelsea podcast that she has been living in Kentucky. She said of her new digs that living in the Southern state is “quite an amazing experience, because it reminds you that Hollywood is not America.” Fiancé Orlando Bloom is currently filming Red Right Hand in the state.
Andy Grammer threw it back to the ’90s when attending comedian Anjelah Johnson‘s high school-themed 40th birthday party. Johnson revealed on her Instagram Story that Andy wore a ’90s letterman jacket, styled his hair to fit the decade and also wore a puka shell necklace — which were on the rage back in the day.
Taylor Swift unleashed an all-new merchandise drop, dubbed the Swiftie Summer Collection, and you can stock up on the new tees, bandanas, bracelets and more on her online store.
American Idol has been renewed for a sixth season, reports Deadline. It’s currently unclear if current judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan will return for the new season.
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https://warm1069.com/nick-jonas-opens-up-about-being-a-first-time-father-life-is-beautiful/ | Nick Jonas is on cloud nine to be the father of an adorable baby girl, Malti Marie, whom he shares with wife Priyanka Chopra.
Speaking to Today, the Jonas Brothers singer opened up about being a first-time dad. “Life is beautiful,” he said. “She’s a gift and we’re just so blessed that she’s back home.”
Mother’s Day, May 8, Nick and Priyanka spoke openly about finally being a family of three. The couple revealed their daughter was born in January and spent “100 plus days in the NICU.” Nick and Priyanka had thanked the medical teams at Rady Children’s La Jolla and Cedar Sinai in Los Angeles “who were there selflessly every step of the way,” but declined to reveal the health complications that caused Malti’s NICU stay.
Nick again declined to speak about his daughter’s health in his new interview, but did joke that he and his brothers have yet to produce a single grandson for their parents.
“The Jonas family keeps growing. A lot of girls,” the “Jealous” singer quipped. While not referencing brother Joe Jonas and his wife Sophie Turner‘s unborn child, which will be their second, Nick said his parents are “thrilled” to be the “grandparents of four beautiful granddaughters.”
Joe and Sophie share a 1-year-old daughter while Kevin Jonas and his wife, Danielle, share 7-year-old Alena Rose and 5-year-old Valentina Angelina.
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https://warm1069.com/mosquitos-dont-like-you-they-like-your-clothes/ | It’s not you!!! Scientists say the color of your clothes could be the problem.
You could put on mosquito repellant, but if that doesn’t seem to be working, scientists say the color of your clothes could be the problem.
According to Study Finds, those annoying mosquitoes are more attracted to people who wear red, orange or black clothes.
Scientists say if you’re looking to keep them away, you should probably stick with the colors green, purple, blue or white and also be sure to cover up your skin.
“Mosquitoes appear to use odors to help them distinguish what is nearby, like a host to bite,” says study senior author Jeffrey Riffell, a professor of biology at the university. “When they smell specific compounds, like CO2 from our breath, that scent stimulates the eyes to scan for specific colors and other visual patterns, which are associated with a potential host, and head to them.”
Researchers at the University of Washington say human skin, regardless of overall pigmentation, emits a strong red-orange “signal” to the mosquitoes eyes, which is why regardless of the color you are wearing, you’ll want to make sure your skin is covered.
Health experts warn that there are several mosquito-borne diseases that can affect humans, horses, and common pets like dogs and cats, so staying vigilant during the hot summer months is key.
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https://warm1069.com/michael-buble-jokes-that-his-kids-tanked-their-big-acting-debut-in-his-video/ | If you’ve seen Michael Bublé‘s video for “I’ll Never Not Love You,” you probably know that the final shot reveals that his wife, Luisana Lopilato, is pregnant with their fourth child. That scene also features a rare joint appearance by the couple’s kids: sons Noah and Eli, and daughter Vida. But as Michael tells ABC Audio, getting that shot — in which the kids walk out of a grocery store with their parents — was much harder than it might have seemed.
“That took like 15 takes and there were all unusable!” Michael laughs. “[The kids] were fighting. They were cold. Vida was crying, Eli pulled her hair. And so we finally took the one that was just good enough. And in that one, my son Noah kept staring at the camera!”
And as Michael notes, his efforts to stop Noah were ineffective, because, the singer suspects, the kid has inherited his love of being in the spotlight.
“I kept saying, ‘Babe, don’t look! Don’t look at the camera!'” Michael says with a laugh. “But he couldn’t help himself…he just couldn’t help himself! So there’s some Poppy in there, I think. You know, he saw the camera [and went], ‘Oooh! Camera! Oooh! Attention!'”
Noah also seems to have inherited some musical talent from his Poppy: Not only can the eight-year-old play piano, but he actually co-wrote the title track of Michael’s latest album, Higher.
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https://warm1069.com/harry-styles-to-perform-one-night-only-spectacular-in-new-york/ | Harry Styles only has to wait a few more days until fans can listen to Harry’s House, his third studio album, which drops Friday. To make the occasion all the more special, the singer is taking over a New York venue for a special event.
Harry announced the event, dubbed “ONE NIGHT ONLY IN NEW YORK,” will see him taking over UBS Arena at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY, this Friday. He’ll perform the entirety of Harry’s House for the first time ever.
If you can’t make it to Elmont in person, no worries — the concert will be streamed exclusively on Apple Music in 167 countries around the world starting at 9 p.m. EST on May 20, the same day his album arrives. There will also be several encore presentations airing on May 22 at 12 p.m. ET and May 26 at 11 a.m. ET.
Harry is very passionate about his new project, which he recently told Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe, “This is my favorite album at the moment, and I love it so much.”
He also hinted Harry’s House is “so much more intimate” than his past works and that he’s excited to reintroduce himself with his new project.
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https://warm1069.com/john-legend-urges-networks-to-deplatform-those-who-push-racist-conspiracy-theories/ | John Legend is speaking out about the rise of racist conspiracy theories across the U.S. and demanding major news networks deplatform those who spread them.
Legend’s comments were made after an 18-year-old white man carried out a mass shooting at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket on Saturday. Ten people were killed in what authorities describe as a “racially motivated hate crime.”
Authorities say the shooter was motivated by a racist, far-right conspiracy theory, called the “great replacement theory,” that claims white Americans are being intentionally replaced by minorities and immigrants. Legend is now pushing anyone who expresses support of the theory to lose their platform.
The Grammy winner shared a video of Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson seemingly supporting the theory and wrote on Twitter, “Tucker and similar proponents of this evil ideology continue to poison the minds of millions.”
“They have contributed to multiple terrorist massacres and will continue to do so. This is sickening and dangerous,” the “All of Me” singer continued. “This should not be on a major cable network.”
Legend continued in a follow-up thread, “Followers of this ideology have been massacring Jews, Blacks, Asians, Latinos. When will we ostracize and deplatform these terrorist sympathizers on our TV and social networks?”
The New York Times investigated claims of Carlson pushing the “great replacement theory” on his show and found he has claimed in more than 400 episodes that the Democratic party is using it to “force demographic change” in the country.
The Voice coach asked in response, “In no other context would a terrorist sympathizing news anchor be allowed to continue to spew this nonsense as the body count continues to mount. Why do white supremacist terrorist sympathizers get a pass?”
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https://warm1069.com/justin-bieber-re-teams-with-tim-hortons-for-a-bieber-themed-cold-brew/ | Justin Bieber is back at it again with Tim Hortons — pretty much the Canadian equivalent of Dunkin’ — for an all new partnership.
Last year, the “Ghost” singer teamed up with the chain to make his own Timbits, which is their name for doughnut holes, which were called Timbiebs. That partnership was a smash and even sparked some head-scratching headlines when ecstatic customers tried reselling them — plus associated Timbiebs merchandise — for thousands of dollars on eBay.
Now, Justin is taking a swing at Tim Horton’s other pride and joy — their coffee. According to a press release, the Grammy winner is coming out with his own cold brew, called Biebs Brew. Turns out Justin loves his coffee on ice and helped develop his new beverage.
Biebs Brew is made with “100 percent ethically sourced premium Arabica beans and is slowly cold steeped for 16 hours to enhance the bold and smooth flavor,” the release states. That’s not all; Justin also has “a slight sweet tooth,” so the cold brew comes with a limited-edition French vanilla flavoring.
“We couldn’t stop at Timbiebs, we needed a Biebs Brew too. And we are bringing both to Tims next month,” he said in a statement. “Doing a Tim Hortons collab had always been a dream of mine. I grew up on Tim Hortons and it’s always been something close to my heart.”
The cold brew launches June 6 in both the U.S. and Canada. If that wasn’t enough, fans who were burned in being able to score a box of Timbiebs will have a chance to get their hands on them. Also starting June 6, all three Timbieb flavors — Chocolate White Fudge, Sour Cream Chocolate Chip and Birthday Cake Waffle — will be back in store.
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https://warm1069.com/meghan-trainor-teases-upcoming-sitcom-series-were-all-just-holding-our-breath/ | Meghan Trainor is a Grammy-winning singer, television host, podcast host, mother of a young son and — if she gets her way — could be the next sitcom star. The “All About That Bass” singer is working on a secret project with NBC, and she will soon find out if it gets the green light.
“I mean, we’re waiting right now. We’ve done all the steps,” Meghan teased to PopCulture. “I don’t know how much I can say, but right now we’re waiting for that green light from the top boss.”
The singer attested she’s done everything she could to get the project off the ground, saying, “It is in their hands, it’s in their court right now, and we’re all just holding our breath.” As for how she feels about the wait, Meghan said it is a “really exciting” time for her.
Not much is known about Meghan’s upcoming series, as it was announced as part of a new cross-platform deal with NBCUniversal Television and Streaming Entertainment. The deal — a first of its kind for the company — encompasses potential projects both scripted and unscripted across NBCU’s brands, which include NBC, Bravo, E!, Oxygen, SYFY, Universal Kids, USA and Peacock.
This means Meghan will also have the opportunity to create network, cable, streaming and syndication programming — but right now her focus is on getting that sitcom.
Elsewhere, the “Me Too” singer is working hard on her next album and tells the outlet, “I’m doing more the doo-wop style, like my first album.” But, unlike her first album, Title, this upcoming effort talks about motherhood.
“I talk about that in my music,” said Meghan. “And I talk about also how it’s hard and I’m not perfect all the time. And I’m learning to love that.”
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https://warm1069.com/michael-buble-and-wife-luisana-lopilato-reveal-potential-names-for-baby-number-four/ | Three months after announcing they’re expecting baby number four — a girl — Michael Bublé and his wife, Luisana Lopilato, are sharing potential names for the new arrival.
“I like Amelia,” Bublé told Entertainment Tonight while on the red carpet at Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards.
The names Cielo and Lucia are also on the table as well, with Lopilato noting that whatever they decide on, “It has to be good in English and Spanish, so it’s hard.”
Bublé, 46, and Lopilato, 34, who tied the knot in 2011, are also parents to sons Noah, 8, and 6-year-old Elias, as well as and 3-year-old daughter Vida.
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https://warm1069.com/shawn-mendes-channels-bruce-springsteen-for-new-sustainable-campaign/ | What happens when you mix Shawn Mendes and Bruce Springsteen? You get Tommy Hilfiger’s new campaign that celebrates sustainable fashion.
In a video titled “Classics Reborn with Shawn Mendes,” the Canadian heartthrob covers Springsteen’s 1984 smash hit “Dancing in the Dark.” Shawn also models a series of Tommy Hilfiger’s new offerings by running across a field, changing into new clothes and strumming a guitar.
Of course, using “Dancing in the Dark” for this promo was a deliberate choice because all the looks Shawn sports are part of Tommy Hilfiger’s “Classics Reborn” campaign, which highlights Hilfiger’s “1985 Program” collection that features vintage looks — including the brand’s iconic 1985 polo — made of organic cotton.
Fans are now begging for an extended cut of the 75-second promo, either to hear more of Shawn’s Springsteen cover or maybe because they really liked looking at his very toned physique.
As previously reported, Shawn’s partnership with Tommy Hilfiger is for the company’s #PlayItForward initiative, which is all about a “sustainable” wardrobe made of recycled clothing.
Shawn has made sustainability his new focus and recently announced he wants to halve the CO2 emissions he emitted during his 2019 tour and implemented new sustainability initiatives that’ll drastically reduce his upcoming tour’s carbon footprint. The singer’s plans also extend to his wardrobe: he’s said he will only wear custom-made designs crafted from leftover fabrics and trimmings from previous Hilfiger collections.
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https://warm1069.com/harry-styles-to-celebrate-new-album-with-harrys-house-themed-pop-up-shops-worldwide/ | Harry Styles is pulling out all the stops to celebrate his third studio album, Harry’s House, which arrives Friday. In addition to putting together one-night-only concerts and livestreaming events, he will now erect pop-up shops around the world.
Harry’s House pop-up shops will spring up around the globe, with locations opening simultaneously in Amsterdam, Berlin, Chicago, Dallas, London, Los Angeles, New York City, Paris and Toronto. These shops will open May 20.
According to a press release, “The pop-up will give fans a chance to experience and celebrate Harry’s new album Harry’s House live with special activations and exclusive merchandise designs only available at these locations.”
Among the exclusive goodies will be special box sets, hoodies, a limited album zine, totes, towels, hats, T-shirts and more. In addition, these stores will be the only place you can get your hands on a limited-edition orange vinyl edition of Harry’s House. The release hints only a few will be made available.
American Express card members will be given first dibs on the items because they will be able to enter the shops one hour early to shop to their hearts’ content. They will also be the only people who can purchase a limited-edition crewneck sweatshirt.
For a full list of dates and hours the shops are open, visit Harry’s official website.
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https://warm1069.com/music-notes-meghan-trainor-nick-jonas-jennifer-lopez-sam-smith-and-madonna/ | Meghan Trainor is going to wish you a happy birthday! The singer transformed her 2014 hit “All About That Bass” into a birthday parody called “All About That Cake.” The song can be personalized with more than 1,000 names Meghan will sing. She said in a statement, “This is the coolest career moment for me.” The e-card is available now.
Are Nick Jonas and Shakira collaborating on a new song? When asked if Shakira might crash the Jonas Brothers‘ upcoming Vegas residency, she told Access, “You never know!” But Nick chimed in, “Let’s do it.” Shakira agreed that they should “do it” — and are now sparking hope they will make a song together.
The trailer for Jennifer Lopez‘s Netflix documentary, HALFTIME, drops Wednesday at noon, and a link to the YouTube premiere is now available. She also teased a few clips on her Instagram Story.
Sam Smith shared a heartfelt message to their fans Tuesday, saying, “Thank you so much for all the love I’ve been shown the last few weeks.” He said the reception of their new song has “been wild” and that fans have been “so beautiful and kind” with their support. Sam added they’re “working so hard right now” and teased, “It’s gonna be a fun few years!”
Madonna is once again teaming with DJ Sickick and announced they collaborated on a new remix of her 1998 song “Frozen,” titled “Frozen on Fire.” She teased a bit of the new remix and shared a clip of her toasting with her crew to celebrate the song. The track is available to pre-save now and will drop this Thursday.
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https://warm1069.com/new-where-the-crawdads-sing-trailer-teases-more-of-taylor-swifts-new-song-carolina/ | Fans got to hear more of Taylor Swift‘s new song in the second trailer for the movie Where the Crawdads Sing, based on the best-selling book of the same name. The Grammy winner wrote and recorded the song “Carolina” for the movie.
The new trailer also shows fans a little bit more about what to expect from the movie — and more about the star character, Kya. The film tells the story of Kya, who grows up alone in the marshes of North Carolina and is later entangled in a murder mystery.
The singer first teased “Carolina” in the film’s first trailer, which aired in March. Now, we have a little bit more info about the dark and chilling song — including some new lyrics.
“You didn’t see me here/No, they never did see me here,” Taylor sings ominously between clips of star Daisy Edgar-Jones, who plays Kya, trying to make a living on her own before prosecutors, who accuse her of murder, seek the death penalty for her. “Into the mist, into the clouds/ No, you didn’t see me here/ I’ll make a fist, I’ll make it count/There are places I will never go/ Things that only Carolina will ever know.”
Where the Crawdads Sing arrives exclusively in theaters July 15.’
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https://warm1069.com/202831-2/ | Enough with Coach Laurie | Laurie Blog By Laurie Hardie | May 18, 2022 Enough About Mindset Share: Sometimes we don’t even know we have a faulty mindset!!! How do we find out what mindset we have? How do we CHANGE it? PODCAST: HERE | true | true | both | warm1069 | 20220518 |
https://warm1069.com/its-a-dog-bed-for-you/ | Have you ever looked at your dog fast asleep and felt envious of their cozy bed?
According to two university students in Vancouver, a lot of people have – which is why they’ve created the world’s first giant dog bed for humans.
Noah Silverman and Yuki Kinoshita co-founded the Plufl and have gone viral online for their unconventional creation.
They claim the ginormous bed is the “ultimate napping solution” and helps to relieve stress and anxiety.
The Plufl has received huge support online with more than $240K raised from Kickstarter crowd funding.
One TikTok video shared by the brand has been viewed 9.5 million times, and fans are agreeing it’s a “dream come true”.
One person commented: “OMG, this is my dream” while another said: “If I purchased this, I would never leave it.”
It was given the seal of approval by one TikTok user who said: “As someone who works at a vet clinic and takes naps on the huge dog bed instead of the couch during night shifts I highly approve.”
The bed can fit two people and the cover is anti-microbial and machine washable.
In a promotional video on Kickstarter, the founders explained that they were inspired by a Great Dane named Lady in their local coffee shop, who had a giant customisable dog bed.
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https://warm1069.com/meet-stryker-the-affectionate-lovebug/ | Hi! My name is Stryker and I am available for adoption.
My previous owner described me as a strong personality and protective of my people. I am not a fan of fireworks and don’t like having my collar grabbed. I am practicing how to “sit”, “stay”, “come”, and “down”. I am an affectionate lovebug who would be thrilled to cuddle up with you at home! I am full of energy and I love to play!
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https://warm1069.com/michael-buble-says-he-and-lady-gaga-are-creating-a-movement-to-preserve-jazz-music/ | Michael Bublé has nothing but love and respect for Lady Gaga — especially since they share a mutual love of jazz music.
Speaking to PureWow, the Canadian crooner raved about the “Rain on Me” singer’s Las Vegas residency, titled Jazz & Piano.
“Lady Gaga invited me — we had lunch yesterday and she asked me to come to hear her residency,” said Michael, adding he most definitely accepted the chance to watch her perform at Dolby Live Theatre at Park MGM.
“She is an incredibly talented, powerful entertainer who is able to completely connect with her audience,” he raved of the performance. “She genuinely cares about them and it comes through in spades.” Michael added Lady Gaga’s show “inspired” him.
He said she performed hits by Tony Bennett, her Love for Sale collaborator, as well as the legendary Cole Porter.
The Grammy winner also couldn’t help but tell Gaga exactly how he felt after the show ended.
“She came off stage and I hugged her and the only thing I could think to say was, ‘I’m so proud of you and the fact that you and I get to, together, we get to continue the legacy of our heroes and to be custodians of this music we love so much,'” Michael said. He said he’s “just so happy” to see Lady Gaga popularizing jazz music for the younger generations.
“There’s others that we both love that are a part of this movement,” Michael said, naming people like Diana Krall and Jamie Cullum. “Each of us are very different, we have our own takes on it, but together we’re almost creating this — I don’t know what you’d call it — this kind of strange, off-center movement. … It just keeps going, it keeps building.”
Michael didn’t reveal if he will collaborate with Gaga on a jazz single, but fans are certainly hoping.
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https://warm1069.com/hear-trains-new-latin-flavored-single-cleopatra-featuring-sofia-reyes/ | Train has released a new single from their upcoming album AM Gold: “Cleopatra,” featuring Mexican singer/songwriter Sofía Reyes, who’s also collaborated with Lauv, Michael Bublé and Jason Derulo, among others.
“It’s an HONOR for me to share a song with Train. They are LEGENDS and the fact that they chose me for this song is unbelievable,” says Sofía in a statement. “[I’m] very grateful!! It’s a fun one, I have a good feeling about it!”
Train’s Pat Monahan says of the Latin-flavored tune, “What began as a simple conversation, ended in love’ was something Mark Antony said, and that’s what happened with me and this song ‘Cleopatra.’ And then Sofía Reyes came in and made it that much better.”
A video for the song is coming soon.
AM Gold, which arrives Friday, also features the previously released songs “Turn the Radio Up,” featuring Jewel, “Running Back (Trying to Talk to You),” and the title track.
As previously reported, Train is touring this summer with Jewel and Blues Traveler. The trek gets underway June 8 in Mansfield, MA and is set to wrap up August 6 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado.
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https://warm1069.com/justin-timberlake-reveals-the-secret-to-staying-young-being-childish-clearly/ | Justin Timberlake made his final appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and, of course, comparisons were made to his first appearance nearly 20 years ago.
Ellen reminded her audience that Justin was “my second guest” on her talk show and shared video of his September 9, 2003, appearance. “You were 22 years old,” she reminded the now 41-year-old singer. “We gave you our first pair of Ellen underwear … and you put them on your [head].”
“One of the best moments of my life,” Justin assured.
That also led to Ellen remarking that the “Can’t Stop The Feeling!” hitmaker is still very much the same person as he was 20 years ago and asked, “What did you think you would’ve grown out of by now but you still haven’t?”
At first Justin joked, “The Ellen underwear you gave me,” but soon provided his real response: “Being childish, clearly.”
While both agreed maintaining that childish spark is “a good way to stay young,” Justin said that mentality helps him connect better with his two young sons. “Having kids, you get to see the world again through their eyes,” the Grammy winner remarked.
Justin shares 7-year-old Silas and 1-year-old Phineas with wife Jessica Biel. “Keep your kids as young as they can be for as long as possible,” he encouraged, adding that is the secret of staying young. “Don’t let them grow up too fast.”
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https://warm1069.com/neil-diamond-musical-to-debut-on-broadway-this-november/ | Neil Diamond‘s A Beautiful Noise is coming to Broadway.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical — a show based on the life of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, featuring all his famous songs — is currently rehearsing for a six-week engagement in Boston from June 21 through July 31. It’s just been announced that following the Boston stint, the show will be moving to the Great White Way this fall.
According to producers, the show chronicles Diamond’s journey, from his beginnings as a “poor Jewish kid from Brooklyn” to his rise to becoming “one of the most universally adored showmen of all time.” It’ll premiere at the Broadhurst Theatre, with preview performances starting November 2. The show’s official opening night will be Sunday, December 4.
Not coincidentally, 50 years ago, in the fall of 1972, Diamond did a series of concerts at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theater.
You can sign up to be among the first to get tickets to A Beautiful Noise at abeautifulnoisethemusical.com.
A Beautiful Noise was written by Oscar nominee Anthony McCarten, who wrote the movies Bohemian Rhapsody, Darkest Hour and The Theory of Everything. It’s directed by Michael Mayer, who also did Spring Awakening, American Idiot and Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Of course, all the music is by Neil Diamond.
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https://warm1069.com/nick-jonas-reveals-which-of-his-brothers-is-the-favorite-uncle-to-the-jonas-kids/ | Now that Nick Jonas and his wife Priyanka Chopra have welcomed their baby girl, Malti, all three members of Jonas Brothers are fathers. So, who’s the favorite uncle in the family? Well, not someone you’d expect.
Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, Nick revealed, “Franklin Jonas, the youngest…he’s 21 now, if you can believe that…but he’s the favorite uncle by far, of all the uncles.” By way of explanation, Nick added, “Well, he’s the closest in age to the kids”
Nick also said Malti, who spent 100 days in the ICU, is “home and doing amazing,” adding, “What a gift!” However, he joked that he’s the recipient of a lot of unwanted advice, noting, “It turns out everybody I know is a newborn care specialist! All these PhDs I didn’t know they had!”
The “Jealous” singer also revealed that he gave Priyanka a citrus tree for Mother’s Day, which he plans to plant using “how-to” videos from YouTube. In addition, Nick said he was looking forward to the JoBros’ upcoming Las Vegas Residency, scheduled for June 3-11 at Dolby Live at Park MGM Las Vegas.
“I can’t wait to go to Vegas and actually leave with my money in my pocket!” he laughed.
Finally, Nick promoted the upcoming NBC show Dancing with Myself, which features him judging amateur dancers along with Shakira and Liza Koshy. That premieres May 31 at 10 p.m. ET.
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https://warm1069.com/shawn-mendez-as-the-boss/ | Laurie Blog By Laurie Hardie | May 18, 2022 Shawn Mendez as The Boss Share: He’s Dancin’ in the Dark!!! Together with singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes, Tommy Hilfiger is working to reimagine iconic style more sustainably. Video: HERE Follow Warm 106.9 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @warm1069 | true | true | both | warm1069 | 20220518 |
https://warm1069.com/new-elton-john-documentary-coming-to-disney/ | If it’s good enough for The Beatles, it’s good enough for Elton John.
What’s being described as the “official feature” on Elton John is heading to Disney+. Called Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances and The Years That Made His Legend, the documentary features unseen concert footage from the past 50 years, modern-day footage of Elton and his family, and a look at his hand-written journals.
Ahead of its arrival on Disney+, the doc will have a limited theatrical run and will also screen at festivals.
Capturing Elton’s last months on the road on his farewell tour, with performance clips from Madison Square Garden, London and more, the film will culminate with the star’s final North American show at L.A.’s Dodger Stadium this November. It’ll also feature a special look at the first five years of Elton’s career, during which he scored seven #1 albums and became a global superstar.
Elton’s husband and manager, David Furnish, is a producer on the project. It’s directed by R.J. Cutler, who brought you the music doc Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry, as well as BELUSHI, The War Room, A Perfect Candidate and The World According to Dick Cheney.
In a statement, Furnish says, “Elton and I could not think of a better collaborator than R.J. Cutler for a film that represents more than just Elton’s career — it’s his life. From the Troubadour to Dodger Stadium, we knew that R.J. would help guide Elton’s story and its many layers in a way that feels authentic and evocative.”
Elton has been part of the Disney family since 1994, when his music for The Lion King became a massive hit.
Disney is the parent company of ABC News.
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https://warm1069.com/taylor-swift-cheers-on-nyu-graduating-class-in-commencement-speech-you-should-be-very-proud/ | Taylor Swift cheered on New York University’s 2022 graduating class in a heartfelt commencement speech about the importance of being resilient.
Taylor spoke Wednesday at Yankee Stadium and told the graduating class, “Last time I was in a stadium this size, I was dancing in heels and wearing a glittery leotard. This outfit is much more comfortable.”
Taylor, of course, was referring to wearing a cap and gown for commencement for the first time because she never went to college. Despite not having a bachelor’s degree, NYU upgraded the Grammy winner with an honorary doctor in fine arts degree.
Jokes aside, the “Shake It Off” singer imparted her wisdom about becoming an adult. “Part of growing up and moving into new chapters of your life is about catch and release,” she expressed. “What I mean by that is, knowing what things to keep and what things to release. You can’t carry all things, all grudges, all updates on your ex, all enviable promotions your school bully got at the hedge fund his uncle started. Decide what is yours to hold and let the rest go.”
She also spoke of the value of appreciating the cringey things of childhood because, “I’m a big advocate for not hiding your enthusiasm for things.” Taylor also expressed, “Never be ashamed of trying. Effortlessness is a myth.”
The singer also spoke of being disappointed, telling the graduates, “My experience has been that my mistakes led to the best things in my life. And being embarrassed when you mess up is part of the human experience.”
“Hard things will happen to us. We will recover. We will learn from it. We will grow more resilient because of it,” she encouraged before ending her speech with, “So let’s just keep dancing like we’re the class of ’22!”
You can read Taylor’s full address on Good Morning America.
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https://warm1069.com/watch-katy-perry-wear-crazy-outfits-scarf-down-chow-in-new-ad-for-british-food-delivery-service/ | Katy Perry is the new face of the British food delivery company Just Eat, which is sort of like Grubhub or DoorDash. In a new ad, you can see her consuming all kinds of cuisine while wearing her signature wacky outfits.
In the ad, Katy welcomes a delivery person into her technicolor home. She wears nine different outfits throughout the ad, including a Moschino two-piece decorated with fried eggs, a diamante lettuce bra and a custom-made cake dress. She sings the company’s theme song, “Did Somebody Say … Just Eat” with new music and lyrics she wrote.
In the song, Katy sings about eating “curry in a hurry,” “a little sushi while I watch a movie,” “a papaya salad while I sing a ballad” and “subs in the tub.” She consumes pizza, acai bowls, noodles, tacos, ice cream and more; in one scene, she and a puppet version of herself play piano while singing about lattes. “Bon Appétit from me, Katy Perry,” she concludes.
In a statement, Katy says, “Working with Just Eat Takeaway.com was a really fun and natural experience. Coincidentally most of my records and eras have had food undertones to them, from strawberries, to peppermints to now mushrooms.”
She adds, “Ordering takeaway is a regular Saturday night for me, so it was fun to channel that into a video that is a combination of the things that bring joy to my life: poppy bright colors, wild outfits, and food puns sung over a catchy tune.”
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https://warm1069.com/elton-john-rod-stewart-duran-duran-alicia-keys-more-to-celebrate-the-queen-at-platinum-party-at-the-palace/ | Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebration, which will mark her 70th year on the throne, just got a lot more star-studded.
The lineup for the Platinum Party at the Palace, a massive concert set for June 4 in front of Buckingham Palace, has been revealed. Sir Elton John, Diana Ross and Sir Rod Stewart are among the performers, as are Duran Duran, Alicia Keys and, fittingly, Queen + Adam Lambert.
Andrea Bocelli and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber will also perform, as will Lin-Manuel Miranda.
British pop and rock artists who are super-famous in the U.K. but somewhat less well known in the U.S. will be on hand as well, including Sam Ryder, Mabel, the band Elbow, George Ezra, Craig David, Sigala & Ella Eyre, Mica Paris, Celeste and Mimi Webb.
There are just 10,000 tickets available, which are being allocated on a first come, first served basis. Visit the BBC’s website for more information. It’s not clear yet if the BBC’s broadcast of the event will air in North America.
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https://warm1069.com/music-notes-american-idol-kelly-clarkson-harry-styles-jennifer-lopez/ | Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan are expected to return to American Idol, reports Deadline. The ABC series was renewed for another season. Although their return hasn’t formally been announced, ABC Entertainment President Craig Erwich said, “We’re looking forward to having that same chemistry next year.”
Kelly Clarkson opened up about the early days of remote learning and told People, “I was like, ‘Dear God, I hope my nanny doesn’t quit!'” Kelly super appreciates educators, saying teachers have “a crazy hard job.” She’s since teamed with Norwegian Cruise Line to give 100 teachers a much-needed vacation via its Giving Joy contest. Nominate those who are most deserving on the official website.
Harry Styles admits fans will see his “bum-bum” in his new film My Policeman — but assured nothing else will be shown on the big screen. He also told Howard Stern he had to “wear a gas mask” while getting tattoos airbrushed all over him, adding that they come into play for his steamier scenes. The movie’s due out this year.
Jennifer Lopez dropped the trailer for her Halftime documentary, which arrives on Netflix June 14. The movie covers the singer’s preparation for her Super Bowl halftime performance and the career wins that led to the moment. The doc will take a deep dive into Jennifer’s life, psyche and dreams for the second half of her career.
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https://warm1069.com/all-i-really-want-is-for-alanis-morissette-to-help-me-meditate/ | Back in the ’90s, Alanis Morissette may have been described as “angry,” but these days, she’s pretty chill. So chill, in fact, that she’s recorded her first-ever meditation album.
Called the storm before the calm, the album arrives on June 17. On it, the Grammy-winning star will offer listeners 11 different songs to listen to while meditating. You can listen to the first track, which is called “safety — empath in paradise,” now.
On her website, Alanis writes, “During the the last while within the pandemic i felt very inspired to write and remain connected (didn’t always work. and when it didn’t, it felt like a unique torture). all i knew was that i wanted to write a record that would offer something. and throughout the process of creating it…it became its own multi-layered life raft during a time where i felt like i might disappear and float away.”
She adds, “This album is filled with what i hope might be a safe invitation to and compatriot in your/our dropping in…i offer this first song and the entire record to match and be available for any junctures on your personal journey.”
Alanis suggests that the album can be used for “relaxation or resting or releasing or emboldening or sweaty wildness or embodying or empowering or clarifying,” and hopes that it will “serve as a catalyst, a soothing, a glimpse of awakening. an honoring. an objectivity. a wordless partner in healing. a place to land. inquire. breathe. notice.”
“May this music serve as a friend in the thawing. a permission to feel and explore while feeling connected. and supported,” she adds.
The album is also being released on the mental health app Calm.
Here’s the track listing for the storm before the calm:
“light—the lightworker’s lament”
“heart—power of a soft heart”
“explore—the other side of stillness”
“space—pause on violence”
“purification—the alchemical crunch”
“restore—calling Generation X”
“awakening—in between thoughts”
“ground—I want to live”
“safety—empath in paradise”
“mania—resting in the fire”
“vapor—amplified in stillness”
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https://warm1069.com/were-your-ears-ringing/ | You’ve probably experienced that awkward moment when you walk into a room and feel like someone was just talking behind your back.
Maybe they were saying something great.
(If you decide to go with that, you are going to be able to keep your chin up and not let the “meanies” win!)
Maybe they were gossiping and being mean.
But either way, they probably tried to cover it up and act like it didn’t happen — and that’s what tipped you off.
As it turns out, there are some common behaviors you can use as hints that someone was just talking about you.
1. Their Personality Seems Different
2. The Room Gets Quiet
3. They Seem Super Uncomfortable
4. They Freeze
5. They Seem Stiff
6. They Overcompensate
7. They Gossip About Others
8. They Can’t Maintain Eye Contact
9. Their Feet Point Towards The Door
10. They “Protect” Themselves
11. They Turn Their Back To You
12. They Start Fidgeting
13. They Start Scrambling
14. They’re Non-Inclusive
15. You Have A Gut Feeling
Whether it’s a friend, coworker, or family member, don’t be afraid to ask them about it in a kind and understanding way. By talking about how they made you feel, you can help clear the air and hopefully salvage the relationship.
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https://warm1069.com/ed-sheeran-wins-prestigious-uk-songwriting-award-for-bad-habits/ | Ed Sheeran is now five for five when it comes to one of the British music industry’s most prestigious awards.
Ed’s song “Bad Habits” won the Most Performed Work honor at the Ivor Novello Awards, which recognizes outstanding achievements in songwriting and composing for screen. It’s judged by a group of award-winning songwriters and composers.
Most Performed Work means that “Bad Habits” has played the most broadcast, online and general performances in the past year.
Ed previously won in this category for “Shape of You.” In 2012, he won the Ivors for Best Song Musically and Lyrically for “The A Team,” and he’s won the overall Songwriter of the Year twice.
Adele was also a nominee this year, for Songwriter of the Year and Best Musically and Lyrically for “Easy On Me,” but she lost both categories to, respectively, British rapper/singer Dave and Sam Fender’s “Seventeen Going Under.”
Special honorees this year included Peter Gabriel, Shakira and The Cure‘s Robert Smith.
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https://warm1069.com/elton-johns-honky-chateau-album-featuring-rocket-man-celebrates-50th-anniversary-today/ | Elton John‘s classic fifth studio album, Honky Château, was released 50 years ago today, on May 19, 1972.
The album was Elton’s first to top the Billboard 200, spending five consecutive weeks at #1 in July and August of ’72 and beginning a run of six straight chart-topping studio efforts in the U.S. for Elton.
Honky Château included two songs that reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, “Rocket Man” — one of Elton’s signature tunes — and “Honky Cat,” which peaked at #6 and #8, respectively.
The album was recorded in France at Château d’Hérouville, an 18th century manor house, and was Elton’s first full album to feature contributions from his classic backing band of guitarist Davey Johnstone, drummer Nigel Olsson and bassist Dee Murray.
Johnstone tells ABC Audio that he had basically just met Olsson and Murray for the first time at the airport before the sessions began, but he says they quickly developed a chemistry while working on the album.
“[W]ith Elton on piano, Nigel on drums, Dee on bass and me on guitars, and then us all doing background vocals, we it had tailor-made,” Johnstone says. “[We were a] four-piece … rocking outfit. And with Bernie Taupin supplying the lyrics, it was like, suddenly we were this unstoppable force.”
Johnstone notes that with everyone staying at the château, songs often would come together very quickly.
“[W]e’d come down in the morning and have a coffee and a baguette or something, and we’d just immediately start rehearsing some of these songs,” Johnstone recalls. “And in some cases, we’d rehearse the song and we’d say, ‘Oh, that sounds great. Let’s just go over to the studio and cut it right now.’… So it was very, very fast.”
Here’s Honky Château‘s full track list:
“Honky Cat”
“Mellow”
“I Think I’m Going to Kill Myself”
“Susie (Dramas)”
“Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time)”
“Salvation”
“Slave”
“Amy”
“Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters”
“Hercules”
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https://warm1069.com/justin-bieber-scores-11th-billion-views-video-with-song-you-may-not-even-remember/ | Justin Bieber‘s had so many hits that you can be forgiven if you don’t remember a few of them. But the video for one of them — which he released back in 2012 — has just become his 11th video to hit 1 billion views on YouTube.
Remember that time Justin collaborated with Nicki Minaj on a song called “Beauty And A Beat“? Appearing on his third studio album, Believe, the song was co-written by Nicki, Zedd, Max Martin and others, and produced by Zedd and Martin. The song peaked at #5, but the video, filmed in a water park in L.A., set a new record on Vevo for the most views in 24 hours, racking up 10.6 million.
Now that “Beauty And A Beat” has hit a billion views, it joins Justin’s 10 other videos to achieve that milestone, which include “Baby,” “Sorry,” “Love Yourself,” “Let Me Love You,” “What Do You Mean?” and “Cold Water.”
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https://warm1069.com/shellie-harts-fireside-before-after-garage-door/ | I couldn’t be more PLEASED! As I recently partnered with FIRESIDE HOME SOLUTIONS to update my ‘noisy’…’slow’…plain lookin’ door with a ‘statement’ garage door.
WHAT a DIFFERENCE! Check out the ‘BEFORE & AFTER’ photos:
Just ‘WOW’! I went with a WAYNE DALTON Designer Fiberglass Door with the Cherry wood-grain pattern adding windows for more light and selected vertical Sonoma panels (and you have options there too!).
In short, it’s a game changer…right?!??? In addition to what it’s done to my curb appeal:
- QUIETER…much quieter and a more sturdy door/thicker/classier.
- App access to open/shut my garage door from anywhere! (you know that ‘Did I close Garage’ feeling).
- Sensor lighting, even when I walk in from the door (not pictured).
- First class installation, and soooooo FAST!
- LOTS of neighbor compliments.
FIRESIDE HOME SOLUTIONS is locally owned, AWESOME to work with and legit! Seriously, give ’em a call or visit a showroom (tell ‘me SHELLIE HART at WARM 106.9 sent ya). You’ll have fun with all of your options. AND, the update no doubt will increase the value of your home.
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https://warm1069.com/alanis-morissette-admits-she-owes-olivia-rodrigo-a-road-survival-kit/ | Last year, Olivia Rodrigo and Alanis Morissette interviewed each other for Rolling Stone, and when Olivia mentioned she was going to launch her first headline tour, Alanis said, “I’ll send you a kit. A survive-on-the-road kit for the sensitive soul.” Well, Olivia’s nearly done with the North American leg of her tour, and Alanis admits she hasn’t sent Olivia a darn thing.
While appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Thursday, Alanis was asked about her “survival kit.” The “Ironic” singer explained, “You’re either kind of a road dog or you’re not, and those of us who are road dogs, we have little tricks up our sleeve of what to bring to survive, for self-care. So for me, it’s about bringing the equivalent of my ‘blankie’ everywhere I go.”
“I think I mentioned in our conversation that I would send her a care package,” Alanis continued. “And I really should get on that! Thanks for reminding me, Kelly!”
It’s a good bet Alanis will include a copy of her upcoming meditation album, the storm before the calm, in the package — what better way for Olivia to unwind after a stressful day of traveling and rehearsing?
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https://warm1069.com/ed-sheeran-welcomes-second-daughter-with-wife-cherry-seaborn/ | Surprise! Ed Sheeran is now a dad of two.
The 31-year-old singer revealed on Instagram Thursday that he and wife Cherry Seaborn have welcomed their second baby girl.
“Want to let you all know we’ve had another beautiful baby girl,” Ed wrote alongside a photo of a brown knit baby blanket and white baby socks. “We are both so in love with her, and over the moon to be a family of 4 x.”
Their new baby girl joins big sister Lyra Antarctica, who was born in August 2020. They have yet to reveal the baby’s name.
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https://warm1069.com/josh-grobans-great-big-radio-city-show-to-be-livestreamed/ | So far, Josh Groban has performed his Great Big Radio City Show concert just a handful of times since he launched it in 2020, but if you weren’t able to get to New York City to check it out, one of his shows is going to be livestreamed next month.
Josh most recently did the show last month over three nights, and those performances featured special guests like Cyndi Lauper, actress/singer Rita Wilson and Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star Rachel Brosnahan. It’ll livestream June 9 at 8 p.m. ET at Livestream.JoshGroban.com and will be then be available On Demand through Sunday, June 12. Tickets start at $35 and are on sale now.
During the livestream, fans will be able to flip through different camera angles so they can watch the show in their preferred way. A VIP experience is also available, which features a live Zoom Q&A and special performance with Josh that’ll start at 7 p.m. ET, plus exclusive merch.
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https://warm1069.com/music-notes-harry-styles-justin-timberlake-and-more/ | Harry Styles performed in the rain Thursday morning on the Today show and dished about his new album, Harry’s House, calling it “the album I’ve always wanted to make.” “I think for me, it’s definitely the most personal record I think I’ve made,” he said. “It was definitely the most intimately made thing I’ve done so far. Obviously, the pandemic and everything kind of added to the way it was made. It was made by a few people in a small room.” Harry’s House comes out Friday, May 20.
Is Justin Timberlake headed to Broadway? The rumor, according to Page Six, is that JT is in talks to take over Hugh Jackman’s role in The Music Man. But a source close to Justin’s camp tells Page Six it’s not happening. If true, though, the role would mark Justin’s Broadway debut.
Sam Smith is celebrating their birthday in style. The singer posted a photo of themself posing on the grounds of what appears to be some sort of castle, while wearing a shiny green gown and sporting a sparkly purse. “Finally… 30, flirty, dirty and thriving,” Sam captioned the post. They also included a drawing of Jennifer Garner‘s character Jenna Rink from 13 Going on 30.
Justin Bieber’s got a new set of grills. The singer showed off his new diamond-encrusted smile on Instagram, tagging celebrity jeweler and grill-maker Johnny Dang. The full set likely cost Justin a pretty penny – diamond grills from Johnny Dang can run for $600 per tooth!
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https://warm1069.com/rod-stewart-postpones-12-north-american-concerts-with-cheap-trick-to-august-2023/ | Rod Stewart has announced that six of his upcoming North American concerts with Cheap Trick that were scheduled for June have been postponed until August 2023 because of “production delays,” while six more shows scheduled for September have also been pushed back to next year.
The affected June concerts, which were to have been part of the beginning of Stewart’s summer 2022 trek with Cheap Trick, were scheduled for June 10 in Vancouver, Canada; June 11 in Seattle; June 17 in Mountain View, California; June 18 in Santa Barbara, California; June 24 in Phoenix; and June 26 in Denver.
Two June 2022 dates are not being postponed — a June 14 concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and a June 21 performance in Chula Vista, California. Also, all of Stewart’s shows with Cheap Trick plotted out from July 1 through September 3 will go on as planned.
The affected September 2022 gigs include a September 7 concert in Pittsburgh, as well as five concerts in Canada — September 9 in Montreal, September 10 in Ottawa, September 14 in Saskatoon, September 16 in Calgary and September 17 in Edmonton.
Rod’s tour with Cheap Trick initially was scheduled to take place in 2020, but it’s been delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stewart currently is winding down his latest Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace with performances this Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21. Rod will also play a five-show engagement at The Colosseum in late September and early October, and will finish off his 2022 schedule with a U.K. tour mapped out from November 16 to December 20.
Check out Stewart’s full concert schedule at RodStewart.com.
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https://warm1069.com/sheryl-crow-says-she-doesnt-want-to-explain-wap-to-her-kids/ | Sheryl Crow may be a musician, but that doesn’t mean she’s going to let her sons listen to whatever kind of music they want.
In a snippet of her new interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, the singer says she polices what kind of music her kids — 12-year-old Levi and 15-year-old Wyatt — are exposed to.
“I police what my kids listen to — isn’t that sick? And I’m a musician!” Sheryl says. “I’m just like, ‘What am I doing?’”
“I signed up to be the protector of their innocence and I don’t want to have to explain what W-A-P [is],” she adds, referencing the hit Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion song.
She admits her 15-year-old probably hears things anyway. “My older one is 15 now and I’m sure he’s seen a lot more than I know about,” she says. “In fact, I’m very positive, but he’s gotten over the fact that he doesn’t have social media. He sees plenty of stuff that he wants to see. I’m sure he goes around, but I look at their phones and stuff.”
Back when “WAP” came out in 2020 and people criticized its explicit lyrics, Cardi took to Twitter and said, “I don’t make music for kids; I make music for adults. Parents are responsible on what their children listen to or see.”
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https://warm1069.com/watch-camila-cabello-sing-bam-bam-as-part-of-vevos-official-live-performance-series/ | While Camila Cabello has said she’d love to do a tour behind her new album, Familia, she has yet to schedule any dates. But if you want to see her perform the songs from the album, Vevo’s got you covered.
Camila has teamed with Vevo for its Official Live Performance series and will be releasing four videos that show her performing in custom settings that were designed in close collaboration with the singer. The first one, for “Bam Bam,” is available to watch now.
The clip shows Camila dressed in white, standing in a field surrounded by mountains, singing the song all alone. As she walks through the field, she meets up with a troupe of female dancers, dressed in white outfits with ripped pieces of fabric hanging down.
Ed Sheeran isn’t part of the performance, so Camila sings the second verse and joins a troupe of male dancers dressed in similar white outfits. Eventually, her journey through the field leads her to a full band with a stage, where she and her dancers finish the number.
The custom set was designed to reflect “joy, movement and freedom,” according to Vevo.
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https://warm1069.com/seattle-is-one-of-the-best-cities-to-start-your-career/ | It’s graduation season, which means young adults are now earnestly seeking their first post-college jobs.
WalletHub wanted to see which locations offer the best potential for jump-starting one’s career, so the site looked at more than 180 of the most populated US cities, examining two dozen-plus metrics in two main categories: professional opportunities, which includes such factors as the availability of entry-level jobs, a city’s unemployment rate, and job satisfaction; and quality of life, which looks at things like commuting time, median annual income, and how long the average workweek is.
Best Cities
- Salt Lake City
- Orlando, Fla.
- Atlanta
- Austin, Texas
- Seattle
- Boise, Idaho
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https://warm1069.com/spotlighting-think-about-thinking/ | Joining me is LaVerne McGrath the founder of ThinkAboutThinking.com. It is a comprehensive website to help people discover ways to cope with life situations. This Month is Mental Health Awareness month so any First Responder can enter this code on the website and join for free for the month of May. Enter this Code when joining: FREE41STRESP-MAY TaT is a private, self-guided online service that provides hundreds of wisdom resources. Experience hundreds of videos, supplemental materials and attend Live Events to improve your world while preventing harmful acts to self and others. | true | true | both | warm1069 | 20220520 |
https://warm1069.com/harry-styles-surprises-fans-in-new-york-city-ahead-of-album-release-thank-you-for-all-your-support/ | More than a hundred of Harry Styles‘ most dedicated fans got special surprise Thursday night in New York City: a special visit from Harry himself, plus free tickets to his album release show Friday night in Queens.
Harry’s top fans on Spotify in New York were invited to attend a special event dubbed “Harry’s House Party,” where they got to immerse themselves in curated rooms inspired by his new album Harry’s House.
While visiting the rooms, they dressed in sequined outfits and took photos, painted an “As It Was”-themed mural, experienced a secret garden and attended a silent disco where they heard five of the album’s tracks: “Late Night Talking”, “Matilda”, “Music For A Sushi Restaurant”, “Satellite” and “Daylight.”
Finally, Harry, wearing a cardigan and jeans, made a surprise appearance at the Spotify event and told the fans, “It means a lot to me that you want to listen to the album. I’m really, really proud of it and it’s my favorite thing I’ve ever made, so I’m really excited to be sharing it with you really soon.”
After telling the fans that they’d all be receiving tickets to his one-night-only show on Friday, Harry said, “Thank you for all your support over the last however many years…I’ll see you tomorrow!”
Harry’s House is available everywhere now.
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https://warm1069.com/on-new-album-face-the-river-gavin-degraw-celebrates-two-really-amazing-people-his-parents/ | In Gavin DeGraw‘s first big hit “I Don’t Wanna Be,” he sang about being the son of a prison guard and a specialist. His new album Face the River was inspired by and pays tribute to the specialist and the prison guard: his parents Lynne and John Wayne DeGraw, who died in 2017 and 2020, respectively. But as Gavin notes, the album’s not a downer.
“This is no funeral march of a record,” Gavin tells ABC Audio. “This is actually me taking an opportunity to tip my hat to them and say, ‘Here’s some things you might not know about two really amazing people.'”
“I want to memorialize them and celebrate them,” he adds. “These are my heroes. These are my real-life idols … These are the blue-collar warriors in my life who never complained, and did everything they could and made all the sacrifices that any two people could ever possibly make, so their kids could have a chance to go chase down their dreams.”
Because Face the River is so personal and organic, Gavin’s not expecting it to be a huge pop success — but that’s OK.
“This record wasn’t made to make money. It wasn’t written to have a bunch of hit songs on it …,” Gavin explains. “It’s … my best attempt to embody the most important people in my life and tell everyone how awesome they were, y’know? And all the cool stuff they did.”
In fact, Gavin literally had to rush to complete the album so his dad, who was fatally ill, could hear it before he passed.
“It was … very meaningful for me to get it done while my dad was alive … to show [him], ‘Look what I made for you,'” he explains. “I hope people like it, but my dad loved it. Y’know, that’s what counts.”
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https://warm1069.com/buffalo-native-john-rzeznik-of-the-goo-goo-dolls-on-supermarket-shooting-my-biggest-hope-is-that-they-keep-that-store-open/ | Following last weekend’s mass shooting in Buffalo, New York — in which 18-year-old Payton Gendron allegedly killed 10 Black shoppers in what’s been described as a racially motivated shooting — one famous Buffalo artist says the event has sent “shockwaves through the whole community.”
The Goo Goo Dolls’ John Rzeznik, born and raised in Buffalo, tells ABC Audio, “I feel mostly for the community that it’s in and the people who live and work and shop in that neighborhood.”
The shooting took place at a Tops supermarket, a local chain, and John notes, “[It’s] such an important sort of anchor for that community, because there’s not a lot of big supermarkets in that neighborhood. There aren’t any, other than that one.”
Indeed, since the supermarket’s been closed, local organizations have had to step in to provide food for the locals. John says, “My biggest hope is that they keep that store open, because that community really needs that.” He also says he and his Goo Goo Dolls bandmates are “willing and available” to do a benefit, if asked.
But earlier this week, John had happier news in another part of the state: He was in New York City to be honored as Rocker of the Year at the Little Kids Rock 20th anniversary benefit. The nonprofit supports music education in public schools nationwide.
“It’s something that we wanted to get more involved with. I was pretty surprised that I was going to be one of the honorees. I thought that was really cool,” John tells ABC Audio.
But it wasn’t that cool for John’s daughter, Lilliana, who accompanied him.
“I asked her, ‘Well, did you like when I was singing?’ And she said to me, ‘I don’t like when your hair is in your eyes,'” he laughs. “That’s typical. You know, she’s my kid. I’m her dad … I don’t think she gets it. I don’t think she’s all that impressed with it!”
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https://warm1069.com/shes-the-only-one-melissa-etheridge-to-duet-with-american-idol-finalist-noah-thompson-sunday/ | Melissa Etheridge will do a special guest performance with finalist Noah Thompson on Sunday’s American Idol finale.
American Idol tweeted the news in a video where judge Katy Perry told Leah Marlene that they’d be singing “Firework” together, and Luke Bryan told HunterGirl that they’d be singing the Randy Travis hit “I Told You So” as a duet. Katy then told Noah he’d be singing with Melissa, and he shrugged and said, “Sounds good!”
Melissa responded, “That moment when you realize the other two finalists are singing with the judges and you are singing with…what’s her name again?” She added, “don’t worry @noahthompsonmu1 we are gonna rock the finals.”
Noah replied, “I can’t wait Melissa I really can’t, looking forward to meeting you and cannot wait for this duet.”
Either Noah, Leah or HunterGirl will be crowned the American Idol on Sunday night, and Melissa is just one of the stars who’ll be appearing on the finale. The lineup also includes judge Lionel Richie performing, plus country superstar Thomas Rhett, Michael Bublé, Sara Bareilles, Flo Rida and Earth, Wind and Fire.
The American Idol season 20 finale airs live Sunday, May 22, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
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https://warm1069.com/harry-styles-new-album-breaks-apple-music-record-for-first-day-streams/ | Everyone wants to live in Harry’s House.
Harry Styles‘ new album just dropped at midnight Thursday, but it’s already broken an Apple Music record. In its first two hours on the streaming platform, Harry’s House earned the most first-day streams for a pop album released in 2022.
The singer’s One Night Only In New York debut performance of the new album at the UBS Arena in Queens will be streamed exclusively to Apple Music subscribers tonight, May 20, starting at 9 p.m. ET. The stream will encore May 22 at 12 p.m. ET.
Meanwhile, nine locations of the Harry’s House pop-up shop are now open around the world, in Amsterdam, Berlin, Chicago, Dallas, London, L.A., New York, Paris and Toronto. The pop-up features exclusive merch designs not available anywhere else, such as album box sets, T-shirts, hoodies, towels, hats and totes.
In other Harry’s House news, according to the Los Angeles Times, the new album features John Mayer playing electric guitar on two songs: “Cinema” and “Daydreaming.” Recently, Justin Bieber revealed that Mayer also plays guitar on his upcoming album.
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https://warm1069.com/madonna-accused-of-violating-community-guidelines-blocked-from-instagram-live/ | Have Madonna‘s controversial Instagram posts finally caught up to her?
The Queen of Pop posted a video on Friday showing her and DJ Sickick, her partner on her latest “Frozen” remix, attempting to go live on Instagram Thursday night to talk about the track. But when she hits the button, a note pops up saying, “Blocked from sharing live videos” due to “going against community guidelines.”
“What the f**k? What’s happening?” Madonna asks. Wondering if it’s because she’s showing too much of her body, she then jokes, “I’ve never worn so many clothes in my life!”
When someone points out that the block is due to Instagram’s desire to “continue to be an authentic and safe place for inspiration and expression,” Madonna — whose whole brand is basically about authenticity and free expression — responds, “I’m speechless.”
In her Instagram Story, Madonna then apologized to fans, saying, “I’m sorry to let everybody down. I was really looking forward to this.” She also pondered what caused the block, noting that Instagram is being “really mysterious.”
“They’re not giving me a reason,” she says. “It’s like a bureaucracy inside of a computer.” She then comments that she hasn’t posted “anything crazy” on Instagram, “not this week anyways.”
That leads her to wonder if it’s a “delayed reaction” to the NFTs she posted last week. Those NFTs — collectible digital artwork she created for charity — featured graphic, 3D digital images of her fully nude, including genitalia, giving birth to trees and butterflies.
As for the new “Frozen on Fire” remix, it’s out now, and features new vocals and a new verse. It’s the fourth iteration of the song since Sickick first remixed it for TikTok last year.
(Video features uncensored profanity.)
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https://warm1069.com/ed-sheeran-is-the-wealthiest-young-ish-musician-in-the-uk/ | At age 31, Ed Sheeran is no kid, but he’s still the richest “young-ish” musician in the U.K., according to the Sunday Times’ annual Rich List, which details the fortunes of the wealthiest people in the U.K. and Ireland.
Among U.K. and Irish musicians, Ed is the 10th wealthiest, with a fortune of 260 million pounds — more than $320 million. His fortune increased by about $50 million over last year, thanks to his amazing streaming numbers and the release of his new album, Equals.
All the other musicians in the top 10 are in their 60s or 70s, including the two surviving Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, plus the members of U2, Elton John, Sting and Mick Jagger.
If you’re wondering about Adele, she’s #23 on the Times’ list with a fortune of 187 million bucks. She’s tied with Phil Collins, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, and theater and film composer Sir Tim Rice.
As for the richest “young” musicians — those under 30 — Harry Styles tops the list with $125 million, followed by Dua Lipa, Little Mix and Harry’s former One Direction bandmates, in descending order: Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Zayn Malik. Sam Smith is also on that list, as is Lewis Capaldi.
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https://warm1069.com/harry-styles-celebrates-harrys-house-release-with-special-one-night-only-in-new-york-concert/ | Harry Styles transformed New York’s UBS Arena at Belmont Park into Harry’s House Friday night, taking the stage for a special One Night Only in New York concert to celebrate his album’s release.
During the sold-out show, Harry joyously performed Harry’s House in its entirety for the first time ever — “the way it was intended to be played – from start to finish,” he told the crowd.
And even though the album was released just that day, fans in the audience sang along to every word. “But how?” an incredulous Harry asked at one point.
Standouts were the poignant “Matilda,” already being hailed as one of the best tracks on the album, as well as the more upbeat tracks “Daylight,” “Daydreaming” and “Satellite.” In between songs, Harry thanked fans for changing his life and shouted out some of his collaborators on the album, who were also in the audience.
After performing Harry’s House from start to finish, Harry sang some of his prior hits, including “Adore You,” “Watermelon Sugar,” “Sign of the Times” and even the One Direction track “What Makes You Beautiful.”
He came back to the stage a final time for an encore of his current hit, “As It Was,” after which he bid farewell to the crowd, telling them, “It’s been the best night of my life.”
One Night Only in New York was also livestreamed on Apple Music and will be available for encore viewings on May 22 at 12:00p ET / 9:00a PT / 6:00p CET and on May 26 at 4pm BST / 5pm SGT / 7pm AEST.
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https://warm1069.com/cedar-river-clinics/ | With everything going on in the Roe v Wade case, it’s important to support people in need during these trying times. Cedar River Clinics help provide reproductive services for women struggling to find resources and money for these services. Listen to the audio and/or visit their website for more info! | true | true | both | warm1069 | 20220522 |
https://warm1069.com/203180-2/ | You might not think it at first, but how and what we eat is often determined by our personality.
While food cravings might determine what we eat and when, it’s our core personality traits that dictate the foods we like and exactly how we eat them.
Are you a slow or fast eater?
Julia Hormes, Ph.D., a psychologist specializing in food behavior, says “For example, if you tend to eat slow, you like to be in control of situations and know how to appreciate life.”
But fast eaters tend to be ambitious and impatient – does that sounds like you?
Fast eaters are usually great multi-taskers too. They also make great partners because of their giving nature.
Meanwhile, a love for trying new foods often highlights an adventurous side to you.
While fussy eaters tend to exhibit anxiety and neuroticism.
EGGS – HARD BOILED OR SOFT?
Lee revealed that hard-boiled egg lovers are patient, resilient and prudent, but those who like their eggs soft are often reactive, imaginative, and energetic.
SCONES – JAM OR CREAM FIRST?
Those who go straight in with the cream however are adventurous, colourful and daring – a bold move if you ask us.
STEAK – RARE OR WELL-DONE?
If you find your self saying ‘well-done please’ when ordering a steak out, you’re probably someone who takes things a little slower and conveys a considerate nature.
CHOCOLATE – FRIDGE OR ROOM TEMP?
But if fridge-stored chocolate is where it’s at you’re spiring, cultured and far sighted.
CHIPS – CHUNKY OR FRIES?
Chunky lovers are thought to be hardworking, conservative and loyal, whereas fries fans are often curious, trendy and youthful.
TOAST – LIGHTLY TOASTED OR DARK?
Lightly toasted or extra dark, that is the question – so which do you prefer?
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https://warm1069.com/adele-named-one-of-times-100-most-influential-people/ | TIME is out with its annual list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2022, and Adele is among them.
The singer appears in the Icons category, along with Mary J. Blige, Issa Rae, Keanu Reeves and tennis star Rafael Nadal, among others. In an accompanying essay, Adele’s pal James Corden writes that the star “puts emotions into words, describing them in a way we never could ourselves.”
He adds, “She is raw, honest, and elegant all at the same time. It never feels like she sings to us. She sings for us. When I have sat and talked with Adele, often into the small hours of the morning, she’s felt like a friend from school, like someone I’ve known my whole life, so much so that I can almost forget her exquisite talents.”
“But then I hear her singing in the kitchen, or belting at the top of her voice solely to make my children laugh, and I am immediately reminded: she is an artist, in the purest sense of the word,” he continues.
Corden concludes, “In a time when people are trying to sell every facet of their being, on every device that surrounds us, here is someone who wants only to make extraordinary music and put it out into the world. To comfort us, to lift us up, and to laugh with us.”
“I love Adele,” he says. “The world needs her. We’ve all got to protect her as best we can.”
Others on the list include Pete Davidson, Mila Kunis, Channing Tatum, Zendaya, Oprah Winfrey, Kris Jenner and President Joe Biden.
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https://warm1069.com/american-idol-recap-season-20-winner-revealed/ | The winner of American Idol season 20 is Noah Thompson!
The reveal came Sunday night during the three-hour finale, but not before some final challenges and star-studded performances.
The show opened up with Flo Rida performing his hit “Good Feeling” with an assist from both current and past contestants. Then, it was time to get down to business with the first round challenging the Top 3 — HunterGirl, Noah Thompson, and Leah Marlene — to take on a song from the prolific catalog of Bruce Springsteen. Leah expertly executed “Born in the U.S.A.”, HungterGirl smashed “Dancing in the Dark,” and Noah hit home with the classic “I’m on Fire.”
Round two was the singles round, where the final three performed their own songs. Leah’s track was titled “Flowers,” Noah’s “One Day Tonight,” and HunterGirl’s “Red Bird.”
After their performances, it was time to eliminate the person with the least votes, which ended up being Leah.
The celebrations continued as the countdown to crowning the season’s winner drew closer with acts from the Top 10 and talented legends like Earth, Wind, and Fire, Deana Carter, Ben Platt, Idol alum Gabby Barrett, Sara Bareilles, Thomas Rhett, Michael Bublé, judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and more.
For the last round of competition, the final two did an encore of a previous production they did on the show. Noah showed growth with Rihanna‘s “Stay” and HunterGirl did the same with Rascal Flatts “Riot.”
Afterwards, Noah was crowned the winner and he again performed his single “One Day Tonight.”
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https://warm1069.com/olivia-rodrigo-marks-sour-one-year-anniversary-says-its-impossible-to-sum-up-how-much-this-album-means-to-me/ | Olivia Rodrigo spent the weekend celebrating the one-year anniversary of her smash debut album SOUR, which arrived May 21, 2021.
“It is impossible for me to sum up in words how much this album means to me and how grateful I am to have gotten the privilege to make it and watch it exist in the world,” Olivia wrote on Instagram, thanking her musical collaborator, Dan Nigro, for “believing in me more than anyone.” She also thanked “everyone who has embraced my 17-year-old lamentations and forever changed my life in the process.”
Olivia’s words captioned a slideshow of photos and videos of scenes from the past year, including her winning night at the Grammys, her original diary entry in which she wrote that she “got my drivers license today,” a clip from her video, and scenes of fans in the audience singing along with her.
In addition, Olivia created an Instagram Reel that takes fans backstage at her show at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. In the video, she reflects on her incredible year, noting, “I always had this hypothesis that music that was super-vulnerable and honest would always cut through, no matter what it was about or who was singing it.”
“I think for me, SOUR just kind of reaffirmed that belief and made me believe in, like, the universality of music,” the 19-year-old star added.
This week, Olivia wraps up the North American leg of her SOUR tour in San Francisco. She’ll start the European leg in June.
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https://warm1069.com/after-pregnancy-loss-christina-perri-is-happily-expecting-again/ | After a devastating pregnancy loss in 2020, Christina Perri is expecting again.
She announced the good news on Instagram, sharing a video of Carmella, her 4-year-old daughter with husband Paul Costabile, opening up a box to reveal a sonogram of the baby. Christina then announces, “It’s in my belly!” as Carmella kisses mom’s tummy.
“We’re very excited. we’ve been having all the feelings, but mostly trying everyday to choose joy,” Christina wrote. The baby is a girl.
In 2020, Christina announced that a second daughter, named Rosie, was “born silent” due to complications. In November 2021, she released a lullaby album called Songs for Rosie.
Earlier this year, Christina released “evergone,” which was inspired by the loss of Rosie, from her upcoming album a lighter shade of blue.
a lighter shade of blue is due out June 24. No word on when Christina’s new baby is due.
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https://warm1069.com/is-harry-styles-the-new-mick-jagger-not-according-to-mick-jagger/ | Even back when Harry Styles was in One Direction, his resemblance to a young Mick Jagger was often mentioned. He’s since played on that resemblance, portraying the Rolling Stones front man on Saturday Night Live and allegedly taking inspiration from Jagger’s ’70s-era outfits. However, Jagger doesn’t really think he and Harry have much in common at all.
Asked by The Times of London if he feels that he’s inspired Harry, Jagger said, “I like Harry — we have an easy relationship,” but points out, “I mean, I used to wear a lot more eye makeup than him. Come on, I was much more androgynous.”
Jagger goes on to say, “And he doesn’t have a voice like mine or move on stage like me; he just has a superficial resemblance to my younger self, which is fine — he can’t help that.”
While Jagger may insist he was “much more androgynous” than Harry, the legendary singer never wore a dress on the cover of Vogue.
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https://warm1069.com/let-harry-styles-lull-you-to-sleep-with-a-house-themed-bedtime-story/ | Harry Styles is the latest celebrity to record a bedtime story for the British kids’ TV channel CBeebies. For his story, he really leaned into his Harry’s House theme by reading a book by Jess Hitchman called In Every House, On Every Street.
In the sweet video, Harry, wearing brown and blue polka-dot pajamas and a beaded necklace, opens by saying, “Hi, I’m Harry. Welcome to my house. I love it here. I like to listen to music and read and hang out with my friends. Tonight’s story is about a house full of love and laughter.”
Harry goes on to read the story, which features a kid who takes readers through each room in his house, pointing out all the special things that he and his family do there, and wondering if other people’s homes are just as special.
After declaring that he loves the story, Harry notes, “It doesn’t matter if you live in a house, a flat or a boat — it’s love that turns wherever YOU live into a home.”
You can watch it now on YouTube.
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https://warm1069.com/listen-learn-or-not-baby-formula-shortage-2022-got-milk/ | The baby formula shortage has gone from an inconvenience to a national crisis real quickly.
These last couple weeks have shown just how complex the shortage is and how there isn’t a seemingly simple formula to solving the problem. Laurie, Claire and Anna D talk about what this crisis reveals about the baby formula industry, as well as some solutions people have come up with lately. Speaking of babies, remember when Karen used to be a popular baby name? Now it’s become a stand-in for offensive behavior of women. Countless TikTok videos are dedicated to ‘Bad Karens’. But what about your family and friends who are really named Karen – having to be associated with the insult even if they are nothing like those memes. We chat about the sad truth that the name Karen was, indeed, hijacked. We give a shout-out to the many wonderful people named Karen that we know…especially Claire’s neighbor Karen, as well as the beloved Karen Carpenter, because, why not? Also, do you feel compelled to finish every single novel you start? We all know life’s too short to finish a book you don’t like, but you’d be surprised how many of us feel guilty about the thought of starting something without finishing it. Could be because the story will redeem itself at some point and you don’t want to miss out. Maybe it’s a sign of strength to slog through a novel you stopped liking after 50 pages. Maybe friends loved it and you feel like you need to keep trying. So go on! Finish that book you’re not all that into…or not. | true | true | both | warm1069 | 20220524 |
https://warm1069.com/ricky-martin-to-star-in-new-apple-tv-show-mrs-american-pie/ | Ricky Martin will soon be livin’ la vida Apple. He’s set to star in an Apple TV+ comedy series called Mrs. American Pie.
Ricky will play the male lead, Robert, in the series, which is executive produced by Laura Dern. Dern also stars, as do Kristin Wiig and Allison Janney.
According to Deadline, the 10-part series, based on the novel of the same name, is set in 1969 and is about a woman, played by Wiig, who tries to worm her way into Palm Beach high society.
Ricky’s last big TV role was as Antonio D’Amico in the acclaimed FX drama The Assassination of Gianni Versace.
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https://warm1069.com/203229-2/ | Dogs teach us a lot about life, love, and loyalty — and the inherent joy of a squeaky toy — but the lessons kids can learn from having a dog may go a long way toward helping them grow up to be kind, happy, and healthy people.
The Importance of Loyalty
The Value of Wellness
Becoming an Empath
Being a Responsible Person
Appreciating Play
Letting go of Grudges
Giving Love When It’s Needed
Appreciation for the Outside World
How to Seize the Day
So I guess this is permission to get a dog? Check out Wet Nose Wednesday
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https://warm1069.com/katy-perry-congratulates-rihanna-on-her-new-baby-soak-it-all-in/ | Katy Perry and Rihanna are friendly, so it’s no surprise that Katy would be thrilled that the “Work” singer has welcomed her first child.
Speaking to E! News, Katy said she didn’t have any advice for Rih, who welcomed a baby boy with her boyfriend A$AP Rocky on May 19. However, she did have plenty of well wishes.
“I’m so happy for her and congratulations. I know that this time is so precious and it’s just like a gorgeous, cozy time. It’s a beautiful, magical time, so soak it all in,” Katy told E!
Katy has previously said that becoming a mom to daughter Daisy Dove with fiancé Orlando Bloom was the best decision she ever made.
“I feel so fulfilled doing this job, being able to really give all of my experience and knowledge to these kids and give them a real, true lottery ticket, like a life change,” she shared. “This is such an incredible opportunity. It’s a show that is really changing people’s lives.”
Katy also commented on performing with country superstar Thomas Rhett on the American Idol finale. While she and Orlando have been living in Kentucky, where he’s filming a movie, she told E! she’s not sure she’ll be going all-in on the country lifestyle.
“I don’t know if I can do all that,” she joked. “I mean, if I do get the overalls, they will be Balenciaga.”
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https://warm1069.com/train-is-relaunching-their-sail-across-the-sun-cruise-for-february-2023/ | The seventh edition of Train‘s fan cruise, Sail Across the Sun, will weigh anchor in February 2023.
The band, which just released its new album AM Gold last Friday, will host the trip aboard the Norwegian Pearl from February 17 to February 23. Leaving from Miami, Florida, the ship will visit Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, before returning to Miami. A presale for the cruise is taking place now at SailAcrosstheSun.com.
Fans who attend the cruise will enjoy three sets by Train — including one that’s totally fan requested — plus concerts by numerous additional acts, including Lisa Loeb, Fitz and the Tantrums, Travie McCoy from Gym Class Heroes, G. Love & Special Sauce and Yacht Rock Revue.
In addition to all the usual cruise ship activities, fans will be able to join Train members for a wine tasting, karaoke, a cooking class, a game show and more. There are also various costume theme nights, for which fans are encouraged to dress up.
If you don’t want to get on a boat to see Train, they’re touring this summer with Jewel and Blues Traveler, starting June 8 in Mansfield, Massachusetts.
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https://warm1069.com/christina-aguilera-unveils-la-tormenta-ep/ | It’s been four months since Christina Aguilera delighted with La Fuerza, her first all-Spanish effort in over 20 years, and fans don’t have to wait too much longer for her next effort.
The Grammy winner announced her new EP, which will be called La Tormenta, is coming soon. “I want to fly someone special to LA Pride,” she teased. “Pre-save my new EP La Tormenta and new single Sueltame, for a chance to join me for the celebration of a lifetime.”
The teased single, “Sueltame,” will feature Argentine singer Tini. It is not known when La Tormenta, which means “The Storm” in English, will drop. It follows La Fuerza, meaning “The Strength” in English, which was released on January 21.
The new EP will be the second of three chapters in what will later be assembled into Christina’s upcoming ninth studio album. That untitled record will become her second all-Spanish album following her 2000 effort, Mi Reflejo.
Christina provided a link for fans to sign up to presave the new EP, which boasts, “One lucky fan will win a flyaway for them and their friend to see Christina Aguilera at this year’s LA Pride Festival 2022.”
It was announced in March the “Beautiful” singer will be the headliner for LA Pride, which takes place June 11 at Los Angeles State Historic Park. Tickets for the event are now on sale on LA Pride’s official website.
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https://warm1069.com/find-my-formula/ | Struggling to find formula for your babies?
If you or someone you know is having a hard time getting your baby formula this may be a solution!
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https://warm1069.com/music-notes-lance-bass-taylor-swift-lindsey-stirling-sam-smith-and-more/ | Lin-Manuel Miranda will receive the National Music Publishers’ Association’s Songwriter Icon Award, says Billboard. The songwriter will be the first theatrically focused recipient. Previous winners include Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Jon Bon Jovi and Pharrell.
Speaking of Taylor … is she heading to Grey’s Anatomy? We know she named her cat Meredith after the drama series’ main character, and fans are convinced she will make a cameo in the upcoming 400th episode, titled “Out for Blood,” because the IMDb page allegedly listed her among in the cast. She has since been removed. We’ll find out if Tay will make her long-awaited debut when the episode drops this Thursday.
Lance Bass says his twins are “NEVER getting a pony” because Alexander and Violet were caught wearing “I love Backstreet Boys” onesies. “BUSTED,” the NSYNC singer captioned the Instagram snap. “Looks like the twins have picked a side.” He later admitted, “I guess I was asking for it after naming [my son] after AJ McLean.”
Lindsey Stirling is celebrating the milestone 10th anniversary of her career. “Time is a funny thing,” she captioned the Instagram Reel that shows her growth over the past decade. The violinist added on an Instagram Story, “5 albums, 1,000+ shows and 4 hair transformations later: So much has changed and so much is still the same.”
Sam Smith is flexing their vocals to bring a cartoon character to life. Deadline reports the “Love Me More” singer is joining the cast of Amazon Studios’ The Hospital, about alien surgeons, which also stars Maya Rudolph, Natasha Lyonne and Kieran Culkin. Sam voices the character Dr. Azel.
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https://warm1069.com/stranger-things-star-sadie-sink-raves-about-taylor-swift-she-can-do-anything/ | Sadie Sink, star on Netflix’s horror show Stranger Things, is still pinching herself that she starred in the 10-minute music video for Taylor Swift‘s “All Too Well.”
Appearing Monday on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, the late night host noted that Taylor “wasn’t going to make [the music video] if you didn’t star in it. She really wanted you to star in this film.”
When asked if the two had known each other before the viral music video, Sadie insisted, “I didn’t know she knew I existed!”
“If she would have asked me to be a tree in something I would have said yes, like, in a heartbeat,” the actress added.
The 10-minute version of “All Too Well” also served as Taylor’s directorial debut, of which Sadie said the Grammy winner did an “amazing” job. “This was kind of like her first time at really directing actors,” she explained. “She can do anything … She was incredible at it.”
Fallon also whipped out a throwback photo of the first time Sadie met Taylor — which appeared to be at one of Taylor’s previous shows. “That [was taken] at one of her concerts. I, like, knew someone who could like get me into a meet and greet,” she said. “It was a big moment … But I was so upset.”
Sadie was not thrilled with the snap because, as she pointed out, “My eyes were, like, halfway closed and I looked like a drunk child.” She said she thought she “blew it.”
But it all worked out in the end, with the actress saying everything is “fine now” between them.
“All Too Well” also starred Teen Wolf alum Dylan O’Brien. Taylor previously said during the video’s premiere she was “elated” he and Sadie agreed to star because “I didn’t have backups in mind.”
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https://warm1069.com/vera-wang-discusses-designing-gwen-stefanis-wedding-dress-it-was-couture-and-made-for-her/ | Gwen Stefani recently took a trip down memory lane while sharing the sentimental video of her saying “Yes!” to her wedding dress, which was designed by the legendary Vera Wang.
The singer previously revealed she had set out to try on wedding dresses. The Vera Wang gown was “the second dress we tried on and we were like, ‘That’s the one!'”
Wang spoke to ABC Audio about the standout dress — a custom tulle high low gown that featured a plunging neckline and a cutaway back — which personified Gwen’s personality and love of fashion. “It was couture and made for her,” the fashion designer said.
Although the dress wasn’t specifically made for Gwen when Wang first designed it, the two embarked on a “great collaborative effort” to make it unapologetically hers. The 72-year-old designer adds she “wasn’t worried” about making the dress to suit Gwen’s needs because the singer “embraces fashion,” which she said “always makes it easier for the designer.”
“I’m a massive fan [of Gwen’s]. I think it’s hard not to love her. She’s such an honest person,” Wang said of the Grammy winner. “She’s just one of those people that radiates kindness and authenticity and who she is. And she is a fashion girl. She always has been.”
Wang is now looking ahead to wedding season, which is picking up speed after the pandemic forced many brides to postpone their nuptials. That is why she partnered with The Knot for an exclusive collection of wedding stationary, including save the dates and invitations along with free matching wedding websites, that embrace her iconic styles.
Speaking of her contributions to fashion and the wedding industry, Wang said, “That’s something I really love. It keeps me renewed. It keeps me creative, and it’s very organic for me.”
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https://warm1069.com/bruno-mars-has-ellen-degeneres-sip-on-pina-colada-as-they-walk-down-memory-lane/ | Bruno Mars brought an unforgettable gift to Ellen DeGeneres on the penultimate episode of her daytime talk show — a piña colada.
The Ellen DeGeneres Show is creeping closer to its series finale and on Wednesday Bruno was welcomed among the final round of esteemed guests. To help send off the beloved show, the “Uptown Funk” singer pieced together a tribute montage as a farewell gift.
“I don’t know if you know this but I direct all my music videos … But when it comes to editing, I always have to be with somebody, so I figured I’ll take this time during quarantine [to] get behind a computer and learn how to edit things — so you can save money,” he announced. “I edited something that’s kind of like a tribute to you and I worked real hard on it.”
He wanted to “give it as a gift” and, when the video started rolling, the montage jokingly focuses on Bruno’s time on the show throughout the years and not so much on their time together.
“That’s … so sweet,” Ellen sarcastically quipped at the end of the tribute video — but the jokes were far from over. Bruno then rushed over a framed picture of one of his past performances, which features him singing to Ellen, who’s been nearly cropped out of the photo.
Ellen said she will “cherish us together” and the two shared a hug.
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https://warm1069.com/crazy-cool-at-60-paul-abdul-teases-shell-do-something-spectacular-or-be-with-my-dogs-on-birthday/ | Paula Abdul turns the big 6-0 on June 19 and, ahead of her milestone birthday, the Grammy winner teased how she plans to ring in her special day.
“I’m gonna do something big,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “Maybe charter a yacht or go somewhere exotic [and] take some friends.” Although she has lofty goals for her 60th birthday, Paula joked, “Knowing me, I’ll stay home [and] be with my dogs.”
The “Straight Up” singer continued, “I wanna do something fun and something spectacular … Every day we [should] celebrate ourselves. We are above ground. We are living. We are healthy. You know what? We’re celebrating really important things in life.”
Paula also spoke about getting to do something just as fun as celebrating a big birthday — serving as judge on ABC’s upcoming competition series The American Rescue Dog Show. The singer, along with fellow judges Yvette Nicole Brown and Leslie Jordan, will determine which rescue pooch is top dog in categories such as “Best in Snoring.”
“My heart’s gonna be melting [over] the cute factor, of course, and the sweet factor,” she gushed. “I wish I could take all of these dogs home … We will be aww-ing and ooh-ing and oh my God-ing.”
Paula added the show is all the more special to her because she has “rescued dogs for decades” and thinks rescue pets are “so special.”
“I hope that this show actually makes everyone tune in and that everyone adopts a dog. They’re magical. They’re so sensitive to our human feelings and they make everything better,” she raved. “I can’t imagine life without rescuing dogs. I really can’t. I have the coolest rescue dogs.”
The American Rescue Dog Show premieres May 25 on ABC.
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https://warm1069.com/enough-about-scarcity/ | Enough with Coach Laurie | Laurie Blog By Laurie Hardie | May 25, 2022 Enough About Scarcity Share: Prices are going up, people are fretting and worrying. But there is another option. PODCAST: HERE | true | true | both | warm1069 | 20220525 |
https://warm1069.com/finally-kelly-clarkson-is-releasing-a-kellyoke-ep/ | Ever since Kelly Clarkson started doing fan-voted cover songs in her live shows, people have asked for her to release those covers. The call intensified after Kelly made cover songs, aka “Kellyoke,” a daily feature of her talk show. In other words, we’ve been waiting a lifetime for a moment like this — and now we’re finally getting it.
Kelly has announced that a six-song EP titled Kellyoke will arrive June 9. It’ll feature Kelly’s takes on Linda Ronstadt‘s “Blue Bayou,” The Weeknd‘s “Call Out My Name,” Radiohead‘s “Fake Plastic Trees,” Whitney Houston‘s “Queen of the Night” and Billie Eilish‘s “Happier Than Ever,” the latter of which is out now on all digital platforms.
Kelly originally performed “Happier Than Ever” on her show September 30 of last year. In this studio version, she definitely does not shy away from the profanity in the song.
“Music is in the DNA of everything I do, so when The Kelly Clarkson Show started we knew it was the perfect way to kick off every episode,” Kelly says in a statement. “Over 500 songs later, and we’re still not running out of amazing artists to pay tribute to. Picking just six was near-impossible, but these songs have been some of my favorites. Thanks for singing along with me, y’all!”
(Video contains uncensored profanity.)
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https://warm1069.com/harry-styles-breaks-vinyl-sales-record-adds-five-additional-shows-in-nyc-and-la/ | A lot of people are giving Harry Styles’ new album, Harry’s House, a spin. In the first three days of its release, the album broke a vinyl sales record.
According to Billboard, initial reports say the album has surpassed the “modern-era record” for largest sales week for a vinyl album in the U.S., selling 146,000 copies from May 20 to May 22. It’s the largest tally since Luminate — formerly MRC Data — began tracking those numbers in 1991. The album’s vinyl sales are expected to grow even more as the tracking week ends Thursday.
Harry’s House beat the record previously set by Taylor Swift’s Red (Taylor’s Version), which sold 114,000 vinyl copies in the week ending November 18, 2021.
While fans are clearly loving the album, Harry is loving fans right back, adding five more New York City shows and five more Los Angeles dates to his Love on Tour trek. The new New York shows will take place at Madison Square Garden on August 20, 21, 22, 26 and 27, and the LA shows will take place at Kia Forum on October 23, 24, 26, 28 and 29.
That’s in addition to the 10 other shows Harry will be playing at MSG and at Kia Forum.
Tickets for the new dates go on sale Thursday, May 26, at 4 p.m. ET on hstyles.co.uk/tour.
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https://warm1069.com/meet-francis-spunky-cuddle-buddy/ | My name is Francis. I am a fun and spunky cuddle-bug who loves to zip around outside exploring, playing ‘fetch’ with my favorite toys, and racing around with other dogs that are pint-sized like me. I can be sensitive with new people but once you are in my club you are a lifetime member. It helps when I have the time and space to adjust to you. I thrive most in a quiet and predictable environment.
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https://warm1069.com/millennial-moms-want-clones/ | Even after all these years, a woman’s work is still never done. A new survey that found 9 out of 10 millennial moms would clone themselves to keep up with daily duties.
Researchers polled 2,028 maxed out mamas about the realities of their physical and mental stress loads for the poll conducted by OnePoll on behalf of MDLive medical resource hub.
The survey reported 73% of millennial — ages 25 to 40 — matriarchs too often take on the mindset of “I’ll just do it myself” just to make sure the gig gets done right for their families.
A whopping 88% of the caretakers said they wanted their own clones because they’re feeling burned out.
“Moms are some of the most hardworking people that we all know,” said Dr. Shakira Espada-Campos, behavioral health medical director at MDLive. “They take on so many responsibilities that it can be extremely overwhelming sometimes, so it’s no surprise that they feel overwhelmed most days of the week.”
“Although we all like to see them as superheroes, it takes a toll, and moms struggle with their mental health, too,” Espada-Campos said. “They should never feel like they’re alone in their mental health journey or need to suffer in silence.
It’s important to be there for them the same way they’re there for everyone else.”
Here’s the checklist of ideal roles moms have for their clones:
- Housekeeper – 56%
- Laundry service – 51%
- Chef – 41%
- Nanny/babysitter – 38%
- Personal assistant – 36%
- Personal shopper – 34%
- Tutor/homework helper – 31%
- Handywoman – 30%
- Chauffeur – 28%
- Doctor/nurse – 26%
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https://warm1069.com/natasha-bedingfield-the-masked-singer-national-tour-will-inspire-audience-to-release-their-inhibitions/ | Natasha Bedingfield was on season 6 of The Masked Singer and now she’s hosting a 50-city national tour based on the hit show, which launches May 28 in St. Louis. While favorite characters like Taco, Alien, Robot and Monster will be on hand, the celebrities inside the costumes won’t be. In fact, the tour isn’t so much a competition as it is a journey of self-discovery.
Natasha tells ABC Audio that the concert will be “entertaining and interactive,” with surprise celebrity guests and a storyline “about revealing your true self.”
“For example, the Queen of Hearts — it won’t be Jewel,” Natasha says of the season 6 champ. “We get to see what is the Queen of Hearts like without Jewel inside … and that’s part of the story. Do the characters possibly find their own voice through this? And does the audience feel inspired to kind of ‘release their inhibitions,’ like my song [‘Unwritten’] says, and … really be who they are?”
That’s why Natasha will sing, but not in her Pepper costume.
“Now it’ll be, ‘What will Pepper be like without me inside?'” she explains. “What’s going to be interesting is [seeing] world-class professional dancers inside of those costumes, because these characters come to life in a whole other way.”
For Natasha, touring with dancers is a whole new experience — she’s never done it.
“Fifteen years or so ago … if you were a blond singer, you were going to … lip sync and you’re going to have dance routines. So that was kind of my little rebellious thing: ‘I want to sing live with a live band and not dance,'” she explains. “But what I’ve learned … is that the way you hear is really affected by what you see … and so the visual is so important.”
Tickets are on sale now at TheMaskedSingerTour.com.
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https://warm1069.com/sting-black-eyed-peas-pitbull-and-more-to-perform-at-atlantis-concert-for-earth/ | Artist such as Black Eyed Peas and Pitbull are stepping inside a massive volcano crater to perform at the first Atlantis Concert for Earth. The nonprofit event aims to raise awareness about conservation.
Sting will be a part of the first-of-its kind event by providing a special virtual performance.
The concert runs between July 22 and July 23 in Portugal’s Sete Cidades — a civil parish located inside a volcanic crater that spans 3 miles. The combination live and virtual concert series will celebrate the work done by global conservationists and organizations they dub the true “Rockstars for Earth.”
“Nature is the true headliner at the Atlantis Concert for the Earth,” said will.i.am in a statement. “It is a surreal, other-worldly experience to perform on the rim of an extinct volcanic crater to celebrate the Rockstars of Conservation while using music as a megaphone to call attention to the need for global conservation.”
Those local to the Azores will be able to purchase tickets, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to watch the show if you’re not in Portugal. Select artist performances will be livestreamed worldwide for free on Saturday, July 23, via Veeps, which can be accessed via Apple TV, Roku, iOS and Android.
Other artists partaking in the event are Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger as the event’s host, Stone Temple Pilots, Bush and Julian Lennon — son of the late John Lennon.
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https://warm1069.com/taylor-swift-olivia-rodrigo-selena-gomez-react-to-texas-school-shooting-so-broken/ | Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and Selena Gomez are among the celebrities who took to social media to express their grief, shock and outrage over the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday that left 19 children and two adults dead.
On Twitter, Taylor posted a video of Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr making an impassioned plea for gun control. “I’m so tired of getting up here and offering condolences to the devastated families that are out there…I’m tired of the moments of silence. Enough,” said an emotional Kerr.
Taylor captioned the video, “Filled with rage and grief, and so broken by the murders in Uvalde. By Buffalo, Laguna Woods and so many others. By the ways in which we, as a nation, have become conditioned to unfathomable and unbearable heartbreak. Steve’s words ring so true and cut so deep.”
Taylor’s friend Selena Gomez, a Texas native, wrote on Twitter, “Today in my home state of Texas 18 innocent students were killed while simply trying to get an education. A teacher killed doing her job; an invaluable yet sadly under appreciated job. If children aren’t safe at school where are they safe?”
Including a link to the Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, Selena added, “It’s so frustrating and I’m not sure what to say anymore. Those in power need to stop giving lip service and actually change the laws to prevent these shootings in the future.”
And at her concert in LA on Tuesday night, Olivia Rodrigo told the audience she was “devastated” about the shooting, and added, “We should never have to worry about our safety or our lives at places that are dedicated to our learning and growing. And I’m so heartbroken that this is the reality that we’re living in — and we need stricter gun control laws in America.” The audience cheered her remarks.
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https://warm1069.com/alanis-morissette-joins-olivia-rodrigo-onstage-to-perform-you-oughta-know/ | Olivia Rodrigo did it again — she invited another major pop star to duet with her onstage during her SOUR World Tour. This time it was the legendary Alanis Morissette.
Olivia took over Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre on Tuesday night, where she and Alanis belted out a resounding rendition of “You Oughta Know.”
Fans captured video of the unexpected moment, which saw Alanis leading the audience into an impassioned singalong to her 1995 breakup anthem.
Olivia and Alanis have crossed paths before. Last year, they interviewed each other for Rolling Stone, where the “Ironic” singer promised Olivia that, in celebration of her first headlining tour, “I’ll send you a kit. A survive-on-the-road kit for the sensitive soul.”
Alanis revealed on The Kelly Clarkson Show earlier this month that a “survival” kit consists of “little tricks up our sleeve of what to bring to survive, for self-care. So for me, it’s about bringing the equivalent of my ‘blankie’ everywhere I go.”
Whether or not Alanis hand-delivered the package and what kind of goodies she stashed away especially for the young pop star is yet to be seen.
This isn’t the first time a pop rock legend has crashed Olivia’s stage. Previously, the Grammy winner had Avril Lavigne take over her show in Toronto to belt out “Complicated.”
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https://warm1069.com/music-notes-harry-styles-dua-lipa-calvin-harris-and-ed-sheeran/ | Harry Styles shouted out ex Taylor Swift during his One Night Only concert in London, belting out part of her hit “22” to celebrate a fan’s birthday. Upon hearing someone in the crowd at O2 Brixton Academy was turning 22, he belted out, “I’m feeling 22, ooh ooh” while busting out a few moves, which fans caught on camera.
Dua Lipa is “freaking out” because none other than Donatella Versace helped prepare for her concert in Milan, Italy, by doing “up my whole dressing room.” Dua shared on her Instagram Story the extravagantly decorated room, which features yellow quilts, flowers, throw pillows and more bearing the Versace symbol.
Speaking of Dua, she’s teaming up again with “One Kiss” collaborator Calvin Harris for an all new song, “Potion,” dropping Friday. A clip of the song features the lyrics: “Late night conversations, electric emotions / Sprinkled with a little bit of sex / And that’s a potion, yeah.”
Speaking of new music, Ed Sheeran is releasing the “repackaged” tour edition of his new album = (Equals) on Friday and it will contain the never-before-released songs “One Life” and “Penguins,” which he made for the 2019 film Yesterday. Ed also teased in his Instagram announcement, “There will be two other brand new songs on there as well.”
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https://warm1069.com/nick-jonas-speaks-about-being-first-time-dad-its-pretty-wild/ | Nick Jonas is counting his lucky stars his baby girl, Malti Marie, whom he shares with wife Priyanka Chopra, is home after spending “100 plus days in the NICU” shortly after birth.
Appearing Wednesday on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the youngest member of the Jonas Brothers raved about being a first-time dad, “It’s pretty wild.” He also said of his adorable daughter finally coming home, “She’s the best. It’s just been a magical season of our life.”
“It’s a blessing to have her home. It’s been wonderful,” he continued. Nick kept details under wraps and instead extended his congratulations to Kelly for scoring nine Emmy nods for her daytime talk show.
The two celebrated with a cocktail, with Kelly announcing, “I love it when we drink on my show … Y’all had fabulous drinks at your house when I came [over].”
As previously reported, Nick and Priyanka spoke openly about finally being a family of three earlier this month after news broke in January that they welcomed their first child. The couple revealed on Mother’s Day that their daughter spent “100 plus days in the NICU” after she was born.
Nick and Priyanka had thanked the medical teams at Rady Children’s La Jolla and Cedar Sinai in Los Angeles “who were there selflessly every step of the way,” but declined to reveal the health complications that caused Malti’s NICU stay.
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https://warm1069.com/will-katy-perry-go-country-maybe-kinda/ | Katy Perry recently teamed up with country superstar Thomas Rhett for the song “Where We Started,” which they performed on the American Idol finale. While it’s unlikely that she’ll ever make a full-on country album, Katy says she might take inspiration from country music for a future project.
Asked about making a country record, Katy told Extra, “I might get back a little bit more to my roots with that singer-songwriter side. I spent so much time in Nashville just laying my musical foundation, so I’d love to continue on that path.”
Katy also told Extra that over the years she’s been sent “a bajillion country songs,” but didn’t record them, even though some of them, she says, went on to become “massive.” However, she felt that the Rhett duet is “the one I was meant to start with to cross over into this world.”
Why? Because, she notes, “The story of this song is really beautiful … It talks about a relationship and where you started and if you ever have doubts about it, look at how far you have come. I feel that so much, even in my own relationship — it has been a beautiful journey.”
Katy also clarified to Extra that despite reports that she’s moved to Kentucky permanently, she was only there for a few months because her fiancé, Orlando Bloom, was making a movie there.
“I loved it. It was so beautiful to see the heart of America,” she says. “Also just to be ‘mom’ every day, all day — I love that.”
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https://warm1069.com/summer-reading-matters/ | A new study finds Americans are getting nostalgic for the books of their youth.
More than half of Americans (54%) say they transport themselves back to their childhoods by reading their favorite books as kids.
BEST KIDS BOOKS OF ALL-TIME:
A new survey asked 2,000 U.S. adults about their favorite picture books in childhood and found that Stan Berenstain’s “The Berenstain Bears” books tops the list (31%). Other popular picks include “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein (30%), “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” by Beatrix Potter (30%), and “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown (29%).
In the realm of chapter books, respondents cited “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll (24%), “Little House on the Prairie” by Laura Ingalls Wilder (23%), and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl (22%).
Books have also taught many a valuable life lesson.
According to respondents, the most important of these were to “always be friendly,” that “every living thing has feelings,” to “laugh at your mistakes,” and “to be true to yourself and not be swayed by social pressure.”
More than seven in 10 (73%) say their parents read to them each night when they were kids, with the average respondent listening to five books a night. According to 69 percent of the poll, reading books as a child helped them learn to appreciate literature more in adulthood.
“Books clearly play an important role during the childhood years and have a lasting effect into adulthood.
As we head into summer, it is important for children to find fun incentives to continue reading.
Reading challenges can include incentives for both students and adults to pick up more books during the summer months.
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https://warm1069.com/35-years-ago-today-richard-marx-released-the-most-important-song-of-his-career-i-cherish-it/ | Thirty-five years ago today — May 26, 1987 — Richard Marx released his debut single, “Don’t Mean Nothing.” It hit #3, earned him a Grammy nomination and launched a career that’s still going today. Richard tells ABC Audio that while he’d never say the song is his favorite, it does occupy a very special place in his heart.
“It’s the most important song. Because the question I’ve been getting for 30, however many years that I’ve been doing this, [is] ‘What’s your favorite song you’ve ever written?’ And there’s no answer to that,” he says.
As Richard notes, “I could never pick a favorite song I’ve written. But I did realize in the last couple of years, performing night after night after night, that if I hadn’t written ‘Don’t Mean Nothing’ … [I] probably wouldn’t be standing on that stage.”
As Richard details in his 2021 memoir Stories to Tell, “Don’t Mean Nothing” was inspired by his struggles in the music industry and by Hollywood in general. It also featured harmonies and guitar work from three members of The Eagles: Randy Meisner, Timothy B. Schmit and Joe Walsh.
“I cherish it. I also still love it,” Richard says of the song. “I mean, all humility aside, I just love ‘Don’t Mean Nothing’ and I love singing it. It still holds up for me, is a really good song.”
He laughs as he remembers, “I wrote this very cynical, biting lyric about frustration and being led down horrible paths and being lied to and this song that just drips of cynicism … and I wrote it when I was 22!”
And today, it’s still a centerpiece of his concerts.
“I’ve never done a show where I haven’t played it,” he says. “And I’ve never done that song where I didn’t see people smiling and dancing and into it.”
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https://warm1069.com/cant-stop-the-dealing-justin-timberlake-sells-song-catalog/ | Add Justin Timberlake to the growing list of superstars who’ve sold their song catalogs, presumably for big bucks.
According to multiple reports, the company Hipgnosis Song Management has acquired 100% of Justin’s catalog of musical compositions, as well as his share of the money he gets when the songs he’s written are performed publicly. The worldwide rights to the songs were also included in the deal, though the current rights holder, Universal Music, has them until 2025.
Songs included in the deal include “Cry Me a River,” “SexyBack,” “What Goes Around…Comes Around,” “Mirrors,” “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” and “Suit & Tie.” The monetary terms of the deal were not disclosed.
In a statement, JT said that he was “excited” to be partnering with Hipgnosis and its CEO, Merck Mercuriadis, adding, “He values artists and their creative work and has always been a strong supporter of songwriters and storytelling. I look forward to entering this next chapter.”
Mercuriadis called Justin “one of the most influential artists of the last 20 years” and “one of the greatest songwriters of all time” and says his many hits “are among the most iconic of the period.”
Justin may have gotten the idea to do this from his good friend Timbaland, who sold his catalog to Hipgnosis in 2019. That means Hipgnosis already owns Tim’s share of the five Justin Timberlake albums he produced.
Among the songs Hipgnosis co-owns: “Umbrella,” “Single Ladies,” “Girls Like You,” “Uptown Funk,” “Shape of You,” “Despacito” and The Chainsmokers’ “Closer.” It also owns or co-owns catalogs of Jack Antonoff, Neil Young, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Shakira, Bon Jovi‘s Richie Sambora, two members of Fleetwood Mac, and dozens more.
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https://warm1069.com/jennifer-lopez-reportedly-wants-to-wed-ben-affleck-sooner-rather-than-later/ | Wedding bells for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez will come “sooner rather than later” — that is, if J-Lo has her way.
“Jennifer will tell you she’s not in a rush to get married, but her friends think otherwise,” a source tells Us Weekly. “The truth is that if Ben wanted to push this forward as early as this summer, she’d be totally down with that.”
The insider also says the 52-year-old actress/singer, “wants the formalities out of the way so they can start their journey as man and wife sooner rather than later,” and she intends to have a big wedding.
“She definitely wants a spectacular celebration at some point and money won’t be an object!” the source continues. “They’re both committed to making this work and taking all the steps necessary to respect each other’s boundaries and learn from their mistakes the last time around.”
Ben and Jennifer, aka “Bennifer,” rekindled their romance last summer after Jennifer broke up with Alex Rodriguez. They first met in 2002 on the set of their film Gigli. In June 2002, Lopez filed for divorce from then-husband Chris Judd after two years, and began publicly dating Affleck.
Affleck proposed the following November, but called things off in September of 2003, just days before they were supposed to tie the knot. By January 2004, they had officially split.
If the couple makes it to the altar, it’ll be the Jennifer’s fourth marriage, and Affleck’s second. Jennifer shares twins Max and Emme, 14, with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, while Affleck has three kids with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
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https://warm1069.com/ed-sheeran-reveals-full-track-list-for-the-tour-edition-of-equals-including-two-brand-new-songs/ | After teasing the “tour edition” of his album Equals, which is dropping on Friday, Ed Sheeran has revealed the full track list for the package, which includes a whopping 24 songs. But the version you get may not be the same one that, say, your friend who lives overseas gets.
“Be on the lookout, some countries will get their own unique track list,” Ed writes on Instagram. He didn’t indicate which countries will get which tracks, though.
The track list that Ed has posted, meanwhile, includes all 14 songs from the original album — including “Bad Habits” and “Shivers” — plus, as he previously revealed, two unreleased songs he recorded for the movie Yesterday: “Penguins” and “One Life.”
In addition, you’ll find his 2020 single “Afterglow”; the version of “The Joker and the Queen” that he did with Taylor Swift; the single “Peru” he did with Nigerian singer Fireboy DML; the new version of “Bad Habits” he recorded with British metal band Bring Me the Horizon; and two remixes of “2step,” one featuring U.S. rapper Lil Baby and one featuring British rapper Potter Payper.
On top of that, there are two completely new songs: “I Will Remember You” and “Welcome to the World,” whose title suggests it may have been inspired by one or both of Ed’s two daughters.
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https://warm1069.com/pink-billie-eilish-are-ellen-degeneres-final-guests-on-last-episode-of-talk-show/ | After 19 years in syndication, Ellen DeGeneres wrapped up her talk show for good on Thursday. Along with Jennifer Aniston, she was joined by two music superstars as her final guests: Pink and Billie Eilish.
Aniston was Ellen’s very first guest on her very first episode, so it was fitting that she appeared on this final show. After Aniston’s appearance came Billie, who first appeared on the show in 2018, when she was just 16. She told Ellen, “You started this show the year after I was born. This was in my house constantly. Every day. I would walk into the kitchen and my mom would be watching you.”
Ellen’s great friend Pink was the final guest and musical performer. In addition to singing “What About Us,” she also gifted Ellen with some things that will help her fill all the free time she’ll suddenly have on her hands: a homemade sourdough starter; knitting needles and yarn; and binoculars for bird-watching.
Pink, who first appeared on the show in 2003, told Ellen, “I wanted to be a singer because I wanted to grow up and change the world and make it a better place. You’ve done that in so many ways. Maybe I help people find their pain. You help people find their joy.”
Ellen concluded the show by saying, “Thank you so much for being on this journey with me. I feel the love and I send it back to you. Bye.”
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