Jason Mraz Is Celebrating Valentine’s Day Early With ‘Lalalalovesongs’ Compilation Album

The collection will feature Mraz’s signature hits “I’m Yours,” “I Won’t Give Up” and more. Jason Mraz Justin Bettman* Jason Mraz is looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day a few days early this year. On Thursday (Jan. 19), the singer announced that he will be releasing a compilation album titled Lalalalovesongs, which will feature his love tunes…

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AWOLNATION’s Aaron Bruno Talks Upcoming Covers Album & How Working on It Has Been His ‘Therapy’ Throughout the Pandemic

In April 2020, just as the pandemic began to hit, AWOLNATION released its fourth studio album, Angel Miners & the Lightning Riders — and then the world shut down. Without touring or seeing anyone at all, the band’s architect Aaron Bruno began to reach out to old friends and fellow artists (virtually, of course) to collaborate…

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Rage Against The Machine Drop Off Boston Calling Line-Up, Push Back ‘Public Service’ Tour Again

The full lineup for the festival will be announced Jan. 21. Rage Against the Machine Courtesy of Rage Against the Machine Rage Against the Machine have dropped off the lineup for this year’s Boston Calling festival. Organizers announced on Thursday (Jan. 20) that the reunited agit-rock group will no longer play a headlining slot at…

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Intel Is Apparently Making a Bitcoin-Mining Chip to Save GPUs for Gamers

Photo: Alexander Koerner / Stringer (Getty Images)Crypto mining is loathed by gamers and anyone who cares about the environment, but that isn’t stopping Intel from getting into the bitcoin-harvesting business.While the chipmaker hasn’t said anything publicly just yet, eagle-eyed reporters at Tom’s Hardware noticed that Team Blue is set to give a presentation about a…

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Britney Spears Says She Should Have ‘Slapped’ Jamie Lynn & Her Mother ‘Right Across Your F—ing Faces’

Britney Spears opened up about her unhealthy family dynamic in a new Instagram post, in which she recalled going home following her public split from Justin Timberlake in 2002. Britney Spears attends the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 12, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. Alberto E. Rodriguez/GI Britney…

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Sidney Poitier Died of Heart Failure, Dementia and Prostate Cancer

Sidney Poitier Death Certificate Released … Heart Failure, Prostate Cancer Killed Actor 1/18/2022 12:25 PM PT Beloved actor Sidney Poitier died from a combination of heart failure, Alzheimer’s dementia and prostate cancer … according to his death certificate. According to the document, obtained by this publication, the 94-year-old Hollywood icon died at home in Beverly Hills.…

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Amber Rose Expresses Regret Over Dissing Kim Kardashian in 2015 Tweet About Kanye West: ‘Learn From My Mistakes’

“Man f— that told ass tweet,” Rose wrote in reference to her “Kartrashians” comment. Amber Rose attends the Clive Davis and The Recording Academy Pre-Grammy Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 11, 2017 in Beverly Hills, Calif.  Rich Fury/Invision/AP Amber Rose is reflecting on some of her past regrets. The 38-year-old model and…

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Pharrell Williams Calls For Economic Equity During Martin Luther King Jr. Event

The event, which could not be held in person because of COVID-19, was livestreamed. Pharrell Williams photographed on Dec. 4, 2019 in New York. Christopher Smith/Invision/AP Pharrell Williams is challenging corporate America to “do more” by supporting entrepreneurs of color and adopting economic equity measures. The Virginian-Pilot reports that in remarks Monday (Jan. 17) during…

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Liberia: Liberia Agriculture Company Workers Petition Grand Bassa District 4 Rep. to Recontest

By Edwin Genoway, Jr. Buchanan — Contractors and employees of the Liberia Agriculture Company (LAC) have endorsed Grand Bassa District Four lawmaker Vincent Willie for a second term in office. The employees, including Camp Masters, young people and market women all of Wee Statutory District, endorsed the representative at the National Football Field during the…

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Apple Will Reportedly Be Requiring Covid-19 Boosters for Its Store and Corporate Workers

A health worker prepares to administer a dose of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at the Bang Sue Grand Station, Bangkok.Photo: Peerapon Boonyakiat/SOPA Images/LightRocket (Getty Images)Apple now considers covid-19 booster shots to be an important element in protecting its workers and will be purportedly requiring employees to show proof that they’ve gotten the additional dose to access…

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Bob Saget Honored in ‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’ Tribute

America’s Funniest Home Videos is paying homage to former host Bob Saget. During Sunday night’s (Jan. 16) broadcast of the ABC program, host Alfonso Ribeiro remembered Saget as a member of the show’s “family.” “As you’ve heard, the world lost a legend last week, and AFV lost a family member,” Ribeiro said. “Bob Saget is synonymous with AFV to this day, and…

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Congo-Kinshasa: Lakes in the Democratic Republic of Congo Are Contested Spaces. Here’s Why

The lakes of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) play a big part in people’s lives – socially, politically and economically. But lake fishing communities find themselves at the intersection of geography, war and authority, as rebel groups and conservation managers also claim spaces and resources. By some estimates there are over 70 armed groups…

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India’s Richest More Than Double Their Fortunes During Covid Crisis, Oxfam Says

(Bloomberg) — India’s richest have more than doubled their fortunes during the Covid-19 crisis that’s ravaged the country and worsened poverty, and the government should revisit its policies to redistribute wealth, according to the global Oxfam Davos report of 2022.The nation added 40 billionaires to 142 last year, when a second wave of infections overwhelmed…

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‘The Voice of Holland’ Suspended From Dutch TV Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Several members of the show’s team have been accused of sexual misconduct, including bandleader Jeroen Rietbergen, who resigned Saturday. Jeroen Rietbergen on July 20, 2011 in Munich, Germany. Hannes Magerstaedt/Getty Images The Voice of Holland, the original version of the global hit singing competition format, has been pulled off the air amid allegations of “very serious…

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Puts Out Animated Video of Donald Trump Getting Droned

Screenshot: Lucas Ropek/khamenei.irIran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, recently posted an animated video to his website depicting former President Donald Trump getting nailed by a drone strike.Featuring Call of Duty-style graphics, the video shows a clueless Trump hanging out at his Mar-a-Lago golf resort in Palm Beach, while an Iranian drone operator locks onto the former…

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Ethiopia: Amidst ‘Medical Catastrophe’ in Tigray, Ethiopia Accuses Who DG of ‘Misconduct’

Addis Abeba: In a letter sent to the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO), Ethiopia filed its “objection against the Director-General of WHO, Dr. Tedros Adhanom” over what it said was the DG’s “moral, legal and professional standing that threatened WHO’s organizational integrity.” The letter was sent to the WHO executive board after…

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Dallas Frazier, Country Songwriter Behind ‘Elvira,’ ‘Beneath Still Waters’ & More, Dies

Songwriter Dallas Frazier, known for penning hits including The Oak Ridge Boys‘ 1981 classic “Elvira,” and Gene Watson‘s “Fourteen Carat Mind,” died Friday (Jan. 14). Frazier was 82. Frazier was born in Spiro, Okla., on Oct. 27, 1939, and raised in Bakersfield, California. At age 12, he was already writing songs and won a talent…

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Chris Hayes: People get indicted for a lot less than what Trump has done

Rep. Lawrence: Public servants are ‘critical’ to democracy04:36Ali Velshi: Economy ‘is in pretty good shape’ despite inflation05:40Should members of Congress be able to trade stocks?03:32Arizona Democrat: Republicans are ‘coming for your vote’05:10Now PlayingChris Hayes: People get indicted for a lot less than what Trump has done04:27UP NEXT’This was a very public plan’: Capitol attackers planned…

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Katy Perry Goes Topless in Behind-the-Scenes Photos From ‘When I’m Gone’ Video Shoot | Billboard News

Most Popular Bob Saget, Comedian and ‘Full House’ Star, Dies at 65 Heidi Klum Teases Snoop Dogg New Project With Sultry Video in Black Lingerie & Fishnet Stockings The Ace Family’s Foreclosed Mansion Finally Hits the Market The Official Trailer For ‘Power Book IV: Force’ Is Here: Watch You May Also Like Kaitlyn Bristowe Remembers…

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Kick Off the New Year with The Toasted Yolk Cafe’s Early Riser Special

Morning combo, Nutella Berry Banana Crepe and Peaches & Cream Bellini now available at popular full-service neighborhood eatery Houston, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  The Toasted Yolk Cafe is giving fans the perfect motivation to get up and get the day started with its lineup of reimagined interpretations of traditional breakfast, brunch and lunch classics! Available Monday through…

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Brandon Silverstein’s S10 Publishing Expands Partnership With Avex USA

Launched in late 2020, the publishing venture’s signees include Hot 100 topping writer-producer Harv. L-R: Brandon Silverstein (Founder & CEO, S10 Entertainment), Jay Cao (VP, S10 Entertainment), Lucas Thomashow (SVP, AVEX USA), Naoki Osada (President, AVEX USA) Courtesy of S10 Entertainment Brandon Silverstein, music manager and founder/CEO of S10 Entertainment whose management clients include Normani…

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Bop Shop: Songs From Stromae, Raveena, Orville Peck, And More

Michael Ferire / Furmaan Ahmed The search for the ever-elusive “bop” is difficult. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn’t discriminate by genre…

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‘It’s Fair Game Now’: Angelina Is Already Primed For Battle On Jersey Shore: Family Vacation

After months of time spent apart, (most of) the Jersey Shore crew found themselves back under one roof for a good ol’ fashioned family dinner. But the bruschetta bread had barely been served before “the disrespect” started flying. Though Snooki and Vinny were absent, the rest of the roommates’ long-awaited gathering seemed somewhat apropos for Family Vacation’s 100th…

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Marsai Martin Says Michelle Obama’s ‘Like an Auntie’ After ‘Black-ish’ Cameo

Marsai Martin Michelle Obama’s Like My Auntie After ‘Black-ish’ Cameo 1/13/2022 2:54 PM PT this publication.com It’s a damn shame “Black-ish” is ending, because it sounds like Michelle Obama could have a permanent role on the hit show … if you ask Marsai Martin, anyway. The 17-year-old actress/director/entrepreneur and, as it turns out, interior designer ……

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NeoGenomics Announces RaDaR(TM) Assay Receives CE Mark and is Submitted for US Reimbursement via the MolDX Program

FT. MYERS, FL / ACCESSWIRE / January 11, 2022 / NeoGenomics, Inc. (NASDAQ:NEO), a leading provider of cancer-focused genetic testing services and global oncology contract research services, today announced that its liquid biopsy focused subsidiary Inivata Limited (“Inivata”) has received the CE mark for its RaDaR™ assay for the detection of molecular residual disease (MRD)…

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Tunisia: Political and Non-Political Figures Call for Mass Demonstration On Friday, January 14

Tunis/Tunisia — Tunisian human rights defenders, political and non-political figures have called on their fellow citizens and all living forces to demonstrate massively on Friday, January 14, to defend “our freedom and our right to decide our fate”, namely to live in “a democratic, pluralist and equitable Tunisia”. In a joint statement issued on Thursday,…

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Kendrick Lamar & Dave Free to Produce Comedy Film With ‘South Park’ Creators

The movie marks the first feature produced under Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free’s pgLang company, which they announced in 2020. Kendrick Lamar Courtesy Photo Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free are teaming up with South Park co-creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker to produce a comedy film for Paramount Pictures. The yet-untitled, live-action comedy, written by…

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After Log4j, Open-Source Software Is Now a National Security Issue

Photo: Dünzlullstein bild (Getty Images)For years, developers of free, open-source software have been telling anyone who will listen that their projects needs better financial assistance and more oversight. Now, after a number of disastrous incidents involving open-source code, the federal government and Silicon Valley may finally be listening.A meeting at the White House on Thursday…

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Summer Walker Sets Her First Live Performance of the Year: ‘Atlanta, I’m Home’

Summer Walker is gearing up to perform at Georgia’s Coca-Cola Roxy venue in her Atlanta hometown. Summer Walker photographed Oct. 26, 2021, at Ambient+Studio in Atlanta. Styling by Todd White. Hair by Trevin Washington. Makeup by Juanice Reed. Walker wears a TTSWTRS bodysuit, and Bernard James jewelry. Gizelle Hernandez Summer Walker is gearing up to perform…

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South Africa: NPA Steadily Rebuilding

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it is steadily rebuilding the institution “after years of being undermined” by those who pursued State capture. The prosecutorial body was responding to the release of the first tranche of the State Capture report. In the report penned by the State Capture Commission chairperson, Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo,…

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Prince Andrew Officially Stripped Of All Military Titles, Royal Patronages

Prince Andrew has been officially stripped of his military affiliations and royal patronages, Buckingham Palace said in a statement released on Thursday. “With The Queen’s approval and agreement, The Duke of York’s military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to The Queen,” the breaking statement said. “The Duke of York will continue not to…

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The FBI’s Honeypot Phones Were More Widely Distributed in the U.S. Than Previously Thought

Photo: OLIVIER MORIN/AFP (Getty Images)One of the weirder stories from last year involved a gargantuan FBI honeypot operation designed to catch crooks all over the world. According to Motherboard, that operation had a bigger imprint in the U.S. than originally believed. During “Operation Trojan Shield,” the feds used a secret relationship with an encrypted phone…

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Seychelles: Vijay Construction to Rebuild Seychelles’ Health Studies School As Donation

Vijay Construction will bear the cost for the rebuilding of the National Institute of Health and Social Studies (NIHSS) following an agreement concluded by the company’s director and the Seychelles health minister on Tuesday. Vijay Patel and Peggy Vidot signed a memorandum of understanding for the construction of the building, which will start in two…

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Britney Spears’ Ex Jason Alexander Allegedly Threatened to Break Woman’s Neck

BRITNEY SPEARS’ EX Jason Alexander Allegedly Threatened to Break Woman’s Neck 1/12/2022 12:30 AM PT Britney Spears’ ex, Jason Alexander’s stalking victim claims she has a very good reason to fear him — she told cops Alexander threatened to snap her neck. According to new legal docs obtained by this publication, the woman, who’s identified as…

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Dolly Parton, Vince Gill & Brad Paisley Join Michael Feinstein on ‘Gershwin Goes Country’: Exclusive

Dolly Parton, Alison Krauss, and Brad Paisley are among the artists duetting with premier standards interpreter Michael Feinstein on Gershwin Goes Country. The set, which was originally planned for release in 2019 but was delayed because of COVID-19, will come out March 11 through Concord’s Craft Recordings. The first single, Krauss and Feinstein’s gorgeous version…

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Clay Aiken Shares How North Carolina’s ‘Empathetically Challenged’ Lieutenant Governor Inspired Him to Run for Congress

Clay Aiken announced on Monday (Jan. 10) that he is running for the House of Representatives in North Carolina’s 6th congressional district as a Democrat. The American Idol season 2 runner up is hoping to replace Rep. David Price, who represented the Raleigh-Durham area for almost 35 years. Aiken previously lost the run for the 2nd…

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In a Medical First, Surgeons Transplant Genetically Modified Pig Heart Into a Human

Surgeons performing the emergency procedure on January 7, 2022. Photo: Tom Jemski (UMSOM Public Affairs)A 57-year-old man is recovering in a Maryland hospital after receiving a genetically modified pig’s heart, in what is a groundbreaking medical achievement.“It was either die or do this transplant. I want to live,” said organ recipient David Bennett a day…

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Covid-19 Ireland – 19,290 new cases confirmed as Dr Holohan predicts up to 500,000 people infected last week

OMICRON TAKE OVER 18:09, 11 Jan 2022Updated: 18:10, 11 Jan 2022A TOTAL of 19,20 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed today, as Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan predicts up to 500,000 people in Ireland probably contracted Covid-19 last week. The shocking figure was revealed in Dr Holohan’s latest letter to the Government on…

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Ethiopia: Readout of President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia

Washington, DC — President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia and opportunities to advance peace and reconciliation. President Biden commended Prime Minister Abiy on the recent release of several political prisoners, and the two leaders discussed ways to accelerate dialogue toward…

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Europol Ordered to Purge Its Massive Trove of Private Citizen’s Data

Photo: Yuriko Nakao (Getty Images)Europol—the government body responsible for quashing organized crime and terrorist activities across the European Union—has long been in the crosshairs of privacy advocates over its judicious use of citizen surveillance. Now, it’s looking like some European authorities are starting to feel the same; the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) announced on…

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