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You’ve been drafted, Mendes Army!

We know how long you’ve all been waiting for the “Señorita” singer to sweep off your feet in person. 

Maybe you remember 2019 — when the heartthrob announced he was canceling his post-pandemic “Wonder” tour to focus on his mental health. 

Well, it’ll be okay. Shawn Mendes is finally coming to you.

The Canadian singer-songwriter just announced he will be touring a few cities in North America with his new eponymous album, “Shawn” — which is set for release on October 18.

Ready to mark your calendars? Well, there is a slight catch. 

As of now, the viral...

Shawn Mendes announces short 2024 tour, 2 NY shows. Get tickets

Snail Mail‘s Lindsay Jordan has a significant part in writer-director Jane Schoenbrun‘s recent A24 film I Saw the TV Glow, and she also recorded a song for its stacked soundtrack. Her cover of The Smashing Pumpkins‘ “Tonight, Tonight” was previously exclusive to vinyl, but it’s now out on streaming services, and you can hear it below.

Snail Mail shares cover of The Smashing Pumpkins' "Tonight, Tonight"

GRAMMY® Award-winning hitmaker Meghan Trainor announced an expansion of her sixth full-length album, Timeless, with a brand new Deluxe Edition. The album will be available on August 16th. On the new music, including track "Make A Move" which she teased online, Meghan shares, “I’ve been saving these songs for...

Meghan Trainor Releasing 'Timeless (Deluxe)' Album

New York City, NY

Woodstock, NY

The event takes place on August 8th in Woodstock, New York. Shawn Mendes will perform his new album Shawn live at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, New York on August 8th. Demand for tickets is overwhelming and quantities are limited. To help tickets get into the hands of fans – not scalpers and bots – a very limited number of tickets will be available for purchase via a ticket request system powered by Seated. Seated is the official ticketing partner and the only platform selling verified tickets to this event.

Shawn Mendes announces full ‘Shawn’ performance

Multi-Platinum global pop superstar Kesha has declared her independence with her highly anticipated new single, “JOYRIDE” via on her own label, Kesha Records. An assertive and empowering pop anthem celebrating Kesha’s unapologetic right to freedom and long overdue empowerment as an independent artist, “JOYRIDE” marks the first chapter of a milestone new era for Kesha, serving as both a return to classic form as well as a powerful sonic evolution following 2023’s critically acclaimed fifth studio album, Gag Order. Produced by Zhone (Troye Sivan’s GRAMMY® Award-nominated “Rush”) and co-written by Kesha, Zhone, and Madison Love (Lady Gaga, Ava Max), the track officially kicks off what looks to be a carefree “Kesha Summer,” with more to come.

Kesha Reveals New Single, “JOYRIDE”

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Virginia State

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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For the 2023 documentary It’s Only Life After All, now streaming on Netflix, filmmaker Alexandria Bombach and Indigo Girls members Amy Ray and Emily Saliers focus on the duo’s lives as performers and people over the Grammy-winning folk-rock duo’s 40 years together. That’s a long time, and It’s Only Life doesn’t approach it in linear music doc fashion, instead drawing on thoughtful new interviews with Ray and Saliers where they touch on the themes that have defined Indigo Girls’ music and career: individual acceptance, shared experience, the visibility of women and the LGBTQ community, and an always lit spark of...

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘It’s Only Life After All’ on Netflix, A Documentary The Influential Folk Rock Duo The Indigo Girls

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BOSTON - Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury."Heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision"In a statement posted on social media, the band said, in part, "We've always wanted to blow your mind when performing.  As you know, Steven's voice is an instrument like no other.  He has spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury.  We've seen him struggling despite having the best medical team by his side. Sadly, it is clear, that...

Aerosmith announces retirement from touring due to Steven Tyler's vocal injury

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The James Gang, a rock band from Cleveland, Ohio, was formed in 1966. They first made waves with their energetic sound, but it wasn’t until Joe Walsh joined as their guitarist in 1968 that they truly hit the big time. Known for his distinctive guitar style, Walsh brought a fresh edge to the group. His guitar riffs on songs like “Funk #49” and “Walk Away” became defining features of the band’s sound.

Watch Joe Walsh Lead James Gang In A Live Performance of “Funk #49”

Oklahoma State

PinkPantheress has cancelled the remainder of her shows for the year, including dates opening for Olivia Rodrigo, Coldplay, and festival appearances, to focus on her “physical health and overall wellbeing.” In a message in her Instagram story, she writes, “it is with the heaviest heart that i sadly have to announce that i will not be able to continue with the rest of my live shows this year in order to focus on my physical health and overall wellbeing. it appears i have reached a wall which i am struggling to penetrate through. this will include my GUTS tour, Field Day, Summer Sonic, FORM, III Points, and Australia/NZ appearances.”

PinkPantheress cancels tour to focus on "physical health and overall well-being"

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

Yes way. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are reuniting again, not to reprise their roles as time-travelling would-be rock stars Bill & Ted, but for a new Broadway production of Samuel Beckett’s iconic play Waiting for Godot. While it’s clearly funny stunt casting, this is not a joke. The production will hit Broadway in the fall of 2025, theater still to be announced, with Reeves playing Estragon and Winter playing Vladimir.

Bill and Ted reuniting again... for 'Waiting For Godot' on Broadway

Ultimate Classic Rock

Two prog rock masters return to record-store shelves and streaming services. August 2024's new music releases also include a celebrated moment from Woodstock and a rare solo album from one of the co-founders of the Rolling Stones. Jon Anderson is releasing his first album of original songs with the Band...

August 2024 New Music Releases

The 55th anniversary of Blind Faith's self-titled debut album is being celebrated by the syndicated radio show In The Studio With Redbeard: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands. Redbeard shared this synopsis for the episode: Two titans of rock's last half century, Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood, join me...

Blind Faith In The Studio For 55th Anniversary

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Bryan Ferry has announced a new 81-track career retrospective compilation, including a reimagined version of Bob Dylan’s ‘She Belongs To Me’ – listen below. The former Roxy Music frontman will release Retrospective: Selected Recordings 1973-2023 on October 25 via BMG, and you can pre-order it here.

Bryan Ferry announces new 81-track career retrospective, shares reimagined version of Bob Dylan’s ‘She Belongs To Me’

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Tour news: Mariah Carey, Marika Hackman / Art School Girlfriend, Indigo De Souza, 'For the Children 2024', more

Here’s a roundup of recent tour news. Check the Tour Dates category for more. Marika Hackman will soon start her first North American tour in five...

Tour news: Mariah Carey, Marika Hackman / Art School Girlfriend, Indigo De Souza, 'For the Children 2024', more

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