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Snoop's side quests: Beyond the Olympics, rapper has proved versatility from cooking to wrestling
Read full article: Snoop's side quests: Beyond the Olympics, rapper has proved versatility from cooking to wrestlingAlthough he is most prominently known for his decades-long rap career and being everyoneās āuncle,ā Snoop Dogg has proven his talent extends beyond what he does in the recording studio.
Sandra HĆ¼ller's burdens of proof, in 'Anatomy of a Fall' and 'Zone of Interest'
Read full article: Sandra HĆ¼ller's burdens of proof, in 'Anatomy of a Fall' and 'Zone of Interest'Since Justine Trietās āAnatomy of a Fallā premiered at the Cannes Film Festival where it won the Palme dāOr, Sandra HĆ¼ller has been dogged by a question: Did she do it.
Snoop Dogg steps in at last second during WrestleMania
Read full article: Snoop Dogg steps in at last second during WrestleManiaSnoop Dogg stepped up in an emergency during a weekend that saw World Wrestling Entertainment set a two-night attendance record for their signature event before being sold and Roman Reigns remaining the undisputed champion.
New this week: Bruce Springsteen, 'The Big Brunch' and Sonic
Read full article: New this week: Bruce Springsteen, 'The Big Brunch' and SonicThis weekās new entertainment releases include albums by Bruce Springsteen and Louis Tomlinson, Olivia Wilde's āDon't Worry Darlingā hits HBO Max, and Dan Levy of Emmy-winning āSchittās Creekā fame has āThe Big Brunch,ā a cooking competition he created and hosts.
New this week: 'Day Shift' and 'Five Days at Memorial'
Read full article: New this week: 'Day Shift' and 'Five Days at Memorial'This weekās new entertainment releases include music from the union of The Rootsā Black Thought and super-producer Danger Mouse, a PBS āFrontlineā investigation into womenās rights in Afghanistan a year after the U_S_ withdrawal and Jamie Foxx playing a vampire hunter in āDay Shift.ā.
New this week: J.Lo doc, 'Martin' reunion and 'Spiderhead'
Read full article: New this week: J.Lo doc, 'Martin' reunion and 'Spiderhead'This weekās new entertainment releases include an album of guided meditation by Alanis Morissette, a Jennifer Lopez documentary leading up to her halftime performance at the Super Bowl in 2020 and a new āFather of the Brideā remake starring Andy Garcia and Gloria Estefan.
New this week: 'Bridgerton,' 'Atlanta' return, Maren Morris
Read full article: New this week: 'Bridgerton,' 'Atlanta' return, Maren MorrisThis weekās new entertainment releases include new music from Maren Morris and Machine Gun Kelly, Donald Gloverās āAtlantaā returns Thursday on FX for its long-awaited third season and āBridgertonā arrives on Friday for season two.
Mickey Guyton, JhenƩ Aiko, Mary Mary to sing at Super Bowl
Read full article: Mickey Guyton, JhenĆ© Aiko, Mary Mary to sing at Super BowlCountry music star Mickey Guyton will hit this monthās Super Bowl stage to sing the national anthem, while R&B hitmaker JhenĆ© Aiko will perform āAmerica the Beautiful.ā.
No. 8 Mississippi beats Mississippi State 31-21 in Egg Bowl
Read full article: No. 8 Mississippi beats Mississippi State 31-21 in Egg BowlSnoop Conner ran for two touchdowns and No. 8 Mississippi scored 21 straight points to beat Mississippi State 31-21 on Thursday night in a windy, rainy and cold Egg Bowl.
Corral leads No. 12 Mississippi over Orgeron, LSU 31-17
Read full article: Corral leads No. 12 Mississippi over Orgeron, LSU 31-17Matt Corral threw for a touchdown and ran for another, directing No. 12 Mississippi to a 31-point outburst that spanned the second and third quarters to beat lame-duck coach Ed Orgeron and LSU 31-17.
DA: 6ix9ine's bodyguards broke man's phone after wild chase
Read full article: DA: 6ix9ine's bodyguards broke man's phone after wild chaseProsecutors say bodyguards for troubled rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine turned New York City into the Wild West last summer, piling into SUVs and chasing a man for 20 blocks with lights flashing after he attempted to record cellphone video of the recording star.
Streets renamed for Isley Brothers in 2 New Jersey towns
Read full article: Streets renamed for Isley Brothers in 2 New Jersey townsTwo New Jersey towns have renamed streets in honor of the Isley Brothers, the legendary R&B group that behind songs including āShout,ā āTwist and Shoutā and āIt's Your Thing.ā.
New this week: 'Friends' again, Mike Tyson doc & 'Cruella'
Read full article: New this week: 'Friends' again, Mike Tyson doc & 'Cruella'This weekās new entertainment releases include DMXās first posthumous album, the documentary āMoby Docā and the gang from āFriendsā getting together again.
From presidents to faded stars, all welcomed by Larry King
Read full article: From presidents to faded stars, all welcomed by Larry KingGeorge W. Bush jokes with CNN's Larry King after finishing the "Larry King Live" show from the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tenn. King, who interviewed presidents, movie stars and ordinary Joes during a half-century in broadcasting, has died at age 87. For 25 years until 2010, āLarry King Liveā was a fixture on CNN's weeknight schedule, and that was after a lengthy career as a late-night radio host. So did āLarry King Live.ā He was busy. āLarry King Liveā was a type of show that would feel foreign on cable news today, given its obsession with hard-nosed political combat. āMy dad always asked me, 'Did you see who Larry King talked to last night?'"
Dr. Dre back home after reported brain aneurysm treatment
Read full article: Dr. Dre back home after reported brain aneurysm treatmentPeter Paterno, an attorney for the rapper and producer, said Dre was home but offered no other details in an email exchange Saturday. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)LOS ANGELES ā Dr. Dre was back at home Saturday after being treated at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm. Peter Paterno, an attorney for the music mogul, said Dre was home but offered no other details in an email exchange Saturday. On Friday, actor and rapper Ice T posted that he had connected with Dre on FaceTime and that he had ājust made it home. Dre founded Beats Electronics in 2008 with Jimmy Iovine, and six years later they launched a streaming subscription service, Beats Music.
Dr. Dre recovering well after being admitted into hospital
Read full article: Dr. Dre recovering well after being admitted into hospitalFILE - Dr. Dre attends a hand and footprint ceremony honoring Quincy Jones on Nov. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. In a social media post late Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, Dr. Dre said he will be back home soon after the music mogul received medical treatment at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES ā Dr. Dre says he will be āback home soonā after the music mogul received medical treatment at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm. Several music artists and athletes paid tribute to Dre on social media on Tuesday. Dre founded Beats Electronics in 2008 with Jimmy Iovine and six years later they launched a streaming subscription service, Beats Music.
Despite bleak 2020, celebrities make effort to brighten year
Read full article: Despite bleak 2020, celebrities make effort to brighten year(AP Photo)LOS ANGELES ā Yes, 2020 may seem like a complete fail with all the constant bad news and tragic moments. Itās been filled with gloom and doom, but some celebrities and those inspired by them have tried to brighten a bleak year. He reassigned his 10 seamstresses in New York to produce thousands daily for health care workers on the frontlines. The singer and husband Emilio Estefan's restaurant Estefan Kitchen served up homemade meals for health care workers in Miami. The challenge coordinated offers by celebrities and athletes to raise funds to feed those in need during the pandemic.
Kevin Bacon brings music back to venues for charity concert
Read full article: Kevin Bacon brings music back to venues for charity concertNASHVILLE, Tenn. ā Musician and actor Kevin Bacon is bringing live music back to venues that have been shuttered this year with an all-star concert TV special. The charity concert airing on CBS on Dec. 15 will raise money for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and WhyHunger. All these independently owned venues were closed to the public because of the COVID-19 pandemic. āThe joy that you see among the people that are playing, I think, is very infectious in our show,ā said Bacon. Although he also hasn't been able to perform in front of fans this year, Bacon has been singing and playing to a smaller audience of sorts.
All Mariah Carey wants is you to enjoy her Christmas special
Read full article: All Mariah Carey wants is you to enjoy her Christmas specialNEW YORK ā Christmas is still a few weeks away, but Mariah Carey is already orchestrating her dinner menu. 1 hits really going to sweat over a hot stove? āMagical Christmas Specialā is another example of diverse, family-friendly holiday programming that hasnāt always been allotted by Hollywood. āAs a kid, if I had to select one holiday, of course Iām going with Christmas. And while the pandemic has halted a number of projects, 2020 has been busy for Carey: In September she released her candid memoir āThe Meaning of Mariah Carey,ā which debuted at No.
New this week: Selena series, 'Shameless' and Shawn Mendes
Read full article: New this week: Selena series, 'Shameless' and Shawn MendesBecause live shows arenāt really a thing in 2020, sheās launching a holiday TV special on Apple TV+ on Friday. āMariah Careyās Magical Christmas Specialā will includes a mix of musical performances and dancing with amination. ā Shawn Mendes released his debut album in 2015 and heās dropping his fourth effort Friday. Along with the album is the Netflix documentary called āShawn Mendes: In Wonder,ā which is available for streaming and follows Mendesā rise and journey over the last few years. ā Christmas came early when Carrie Underwood released her first holiday album in September, and on Thursday sheāll debut a musical TV special to accompany the album.
NHL jersey launch creates buzz with season 6-plus weeks away
Read full article: NHL jersey launch creates buzz with season 6-plus weeks awayThe NHL on Monday displayed a new jersey for each of its 31 teams, looking to create some buzz at a time when there are no games. The league and players are still targeting a Jan. 1 start for the 2021 season, though there's plenty of uncertainty about when and where fans might be able to attend. These āreverse retroā jerseys were several years in the making but are being launched at a time that's usually hockey season and while revenue is being lost without ticket sales. āItās creating buzz and noise in the marketplace where normally we would be having games going on,ā said Brian Jennings, NHL chief brand officer and senior executive vice president. It has created a level of interest in the NHL when the return of games is at least six weeks away.
Apple Music launching shows with Snoop Dogg, Shania Twain
Read full article: Apple Music launching shows with Snoop Dogg, Shania TwainNEW YORK Apple Music is launching several new radio shows hosted by A-list musical acts, including Snoop Dogg, Shania Twain and Carrie Underwood. The streaming service announced that it will debut two new radio stations Tuesday: Apple Music Hits, focused on popular songs of the 80s, 90s and 2000s, as well as Apple Music Country, dedicated to the country music genre. Both channels will have daily on-air hosts but will also include several shows hosted by well-known musicians. Apple Music Hits will include shows hosted by Snoop Dogg, Twain, Alanis Morissette, Backstreet Boys, Meghan Trainor, Ciara, blink-182s Mark Hoppus and Huey Lewis. Apple Music also announced Tuesday that its popular Beats 1 radio station featuring shows hosted by Billie Eilish, Elton John and Lil Wayne will be renamed to Apple Music 1.
New this week: Jim Gaffigan, live baseball, Snoop vs. DMX
Read full article: New this week: Jim Gaffigan, live baseball, Snoop vs. DMXHeres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. AP National Writer Jocelyn Noveck wrote in her review that Garner, Does a lot with a little. AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSICSnoop Dogg vs. DMX: Its the battle of the canines in the latest Verzuz series. Rap icons Snoop Dogg and DMX will go toe-to-toe Wednesday on Instagram Live at 8 p.m. EDT. That changes with Jim Gaffigan: The Pale Tourist, which is downright daring in its approach if not content.
The ESPYS focus on honors, pandemic and racial justice
Read full article: The ESPYS focus on honors, pandemic and racial justiceLove received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the ESPY Awards on Sunday, June 21, 2020, for sparking a national conversation about mental health. The focus of Sunday night's show on ESPN was hope and inspiration in the time of coronavirus. Two years ago, he wrote an online essay detailing his struggles with mental health, including having a panic attack during a game. As a result, other athletes and fans began sharing details of their own mental health challenges and sharing resources on how to get help. During the COVID-19 crisis, he's shared tips on how to cope with the stress and isolation caused by the pandemic.