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Sen. Lindsey Graham’s proposed nationwide abortion ban after 15 weeks is met with pushback by many Republicans

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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham introduced legislation on Tuesday that would ban abortion after 15 weeks nationwide, with some exceptions. Graham said at a news conference: “I think we should have a law at the federal level that would say, after 15 weeks, no abortion on demand except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother.”  The bill is unlikely to receive a vote in the Democratic-controlled Senate, but Graham said that if Republicans took back the House and Senate in the midterm elections, there would be a vote on his bill:  “Abortion is a contentious issue. Abortion is not banned in America. It is left up to elected officials in America to define the issue.” 

However, many Republicans attacked the bill as a distraction that divides the GOP and reminds voters that most of them see the party as too extreme on abortion. Republican leaders, rank-and-file lawmakers and political strategists are distancing themselves from Graham.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement: “President Biden and congressional Democrats are committed to restoring the protections of Roe vs. Wade in the face of continued radical steps by elected Republicans to put personal health care decisions in the hands of politicians instead of women and their doctors, threatening women’s health and lives.” The U.S. Supreme Court in June overturned Roe vs. Wade in June, eliminating the federally protected right to abortion procedures, causing multiple states to move quickly to criminalize it.

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Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver issued 1-year suspension, $10M fine from NBA for workplace misconduct and organizational deficiencies

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On Tuesday, the NBA announced that it has suspended Robert Sarver, the managing partner of the Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Mercury, and fined him $10 million after conducting an independent investigation into racist and sexist conduct. The investigation included interviews with 70 former and current Suns employees who said Sarver created a “toxic and sometimes hostile workplace” over his 17 years owning the team and included charges of racism and sexism.

The NBA conducted its own investigation, during which it interviewed 320 individuals connected with the team and evaluated 80,000 documents that included emails, text messages and videos. The NBA said in part: “based on the findings of the independent investigation, including those related to Mr. Sarver’s workplace misconduct and organizational deficiencies, the NBA today has taken the following actions: Mr. Sarver is suspended from the Suns/Mercury organization for a period of one year.”

Sarver, a successful Arizona real estate investor and co-founder of Southwest Value Partners, was also fined $10 million by the league. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement: “The statements and conduct described in the findings of the independent investigation are troubling and disappointing. We believe the outcome is the right one, taking into account all the facts, circumstances and context brought to light by the comprehensive investigation of this 18-year period and our commitment to upholding proper standards in NBA workplaces.”

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says QB Dak Prescott may avoid injured reserve despite thumb injury

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that quarterback Dak Prescott won’t be going on injured reserve, despite having injured his right thumb (his throwing hand) in Dallas’ 19-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1.  Jones said that Dallas won’t be placing Prescott on the injured reserve list because the team believes he can play within the next four games (if a player is placed on the injured reserve list, they must miss a minimum of four games). Prescott had surgery on the thumb on his throwing hand Monday.

Jones said optimistically: “I think what we’re going to do here is we won’t be putting him on IR, which means we want him to be in consideration for playing within the next four games.”  He added, “Dak has a real chance to be back out there throwing the ball pretty quick.” 

If Jones were to return in four games, he would face the reigning Super Bowl champion Rams on Oct. 9.

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Justin Moore earns his 11th No. 1 single with “With a Woman You Love”

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Justin Moore is back at #1 on country radio with his latest single, “With a Woman You Love,” marking the singer’s 11th #1 hit. Moore’s previously #1 songs include: “We Didn’t Have Much,” “Why We Drink,” “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home,” “Somebody Else Will,” “You Look Like I Need a Drink,” “Lettin’ the Night Roll,” “Til My Last Day,” “Point at You,” “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away” and “Small Town USA.”

Justin shared his thoughts on ‘With a Woman You Love’: “I think this song speaks to guys like me, or even my buddies, who used to have a wild side and said they’d never be that guy who does this or that, holding a purse, having a little dog sleep in the bed, etc. Until you find the woman you love, then it all changes. For the better!” 

‘With a Woman You Love’ is the lead single off Moore’s upcoming seventh studio album. He’s also currently on tour with his headlining Country On It Tour through mid-September.

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Luke Bryan shares the lineup for 8th Annual ‘Crash My Playa’

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Luke Bryan announced the return of his annual concert vacation, ‘Crash My Playa,’ which will take place January 19-22, 2023, in Riviera Cancun, Mexico at the Moon Palace resort in Cancún. Bryan revealed that he will headline two of the four nights and announced that Chris Stapleton and Cole Swindell will also take the stage for a headlining concert.

Bryan shared: “Oh my gosh this line up! Some dear friends and new friends but regardless, what an amazing treat for the fans. Everybody rest up and get ready for these four beachside hangs.”

Bryan also revealed that his fellow ‘American Idol’ judge Lionel Richie will make his debut appearance at the event, joining Bryan on stage during his final performance of the weekend. Dustin Lynch will make his return to host as well as perform, along with performances from Ashley McBryde, Brian Kelley, Carly Pearce, Chase Rice, Dylan Scott and DJ Rock. Additional artists will be announced for the event in the coming weeks.

Crash My Playa 2023 marks the third year that the event will be held at Moon Palace Cancún. Fans who attend the all-inclusive concert can also enjoy daily pool parties and other amenities offered by Moon Palace Cancún. A limited amount of all-inclusive Crash My Playa 2023 event packages were made available to the public on Tuesday, September 13th; for additional information, please visit: www.crashmyplaya.com.

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Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny to portray Elvis and Priscilla Presley in Sofia Coppola’s film “Priscilla”

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Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny will portray Elvis and Priscilla Presley in Sofia Coppola’s adaptation of Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir, “Elvis and Me.”  The project, titled “Priscilla,” will be written and directed by Coppola and distributed by A24 in North America. Coppola has previously worked with A24 on “On the Rocks” and “The Bling Ring.”

The A24 film’s press release notes: “Sofia Coppola wrote and will direct the feature film ‘Priscilla’ based on the memoir Elvis and Me by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley. Published in 1985, Presley’s intimate account of her life with Elvis became a New York Times Bestseller and an international sensation.” Priscilla met Elvis Presley in 1959 when she was 14 years old and he was serving in the army in Germany. She moved to the United States to be with him in 1963, and the pair were married from 1967 until 1973.  In her memoir, Priscilla describes her relationship with Elvis, their marriage and daughter, his infidelity, their eventual divorce, and his death.

“Priscilla” comes on the heels of Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 feature “Elvis,” which featured Austin Butler as Elvis, and Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla.  Elordi stars in “Euphoria” and “The Kissing Booth,” while Spaeny is best known for her roles in “Mare of Easttown” and “Bad Times at the El Royale.”  Per the press release, filming for this project has yet to begin, and further details on the movie’s plot, cast, and release date have not been announced.

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Take a look at Dwayne Johnson in the latest trailer for ‘Black Adam’

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Warner Bros. Pictures has released a new trailer for the upcoming film Black Adam, the latest DC Extended Universe film starring Dwayne Johnson in the titular role. Black Adam also stars Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari, Quintessa Swindell, and Pierce Brosnan.

The trailer shows Black Adam (Johnson) angry and in despair after his son is killed, which fuels his quest for vengeance. Black Adam says in a voiceover:  “these powers are not a gift…but a curse…born out of rage.” Also shown for the first time in the trailer is the Justice Society, a superhero team first seen in the DC Comics, who hope to negotiate a peaceful surrender with Black Adam.  Black Adam tells the Justice Society: “I’m not peaceful. Nor do I surrender. I kneel before no one.”

Black Adam arrives in theaters on Oct. 21. Take a look at the trailer – here.

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Paramore add more dates to their upcoming U.S. Tour

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Paramore have added more dates to their upcoming U.S. tour of intimate venues this fall, announcing two Los Angeles dates to their run of shows.

The new L.A. shows include a date on October 20th at The Wiltern with support from Faux Real; and a show on October 27th at The Belasco with support from Elke.

Claud will be the supporting act on their first run of shows in Bakersfield, Magna, Omaha, Oklahoma City and Chesterfield. Young the Giant, Japanese Breakfast and Claud will join the band for a very special show in Bonner Springs. Ogi will be supporting for the remainder of the dates after the Los Angeles shows with Faux Real and Elke.

For ticket information, head to www.paramore.net.

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Lamb of God share the song ‘Grayscale’ from their upcoming LP, ‘Omens’

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Lamb of God have released the new single “Grayscale,” the third song from their forthcoming LP, Omens, due October 7th.   You can listen to “Grayscale” – here.

“Grayscale” follows the title track, “Omens,” and the album’s first single, “Nevermore,” which collected more than one million views on YouTube and over one million streams on Spotify shortly after its release earlier this summer.  Guitarist Willie Adler said of the track: “‘Grayscale’ has just a smack you in the face, bit of hardcore feel to it We had basically finished writing the record and I wrote this song thinking it won’t necessarily be a Lamb song. I sent it to Josh Wilbur, our producer, to check out and he responded with ‘Perfect, this is the last song we need for the record!’”

Physical CD and vinyl releases will include a free access code to watch the livestream viewing of The Making of Omens documentary, which will premiere the week of album release. The group’s webstore also features exclusive Omens merchandise, including shirts, hoodies, and signed CDs with an alternate color cover.

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Elton John’s final U.S. concert to to be livestreamed on Disney+

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Elton John announced that his final U.S. show will be livestreamed on Disney+. The show —scheduled for November 20 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles — is part of a deal Elton had with Disney that includes the previously announced documentary Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances and the Years That Made His Legend, which will feature concert footage from throughout his career, excerpts from his journals, and new footage of the singer and his family.

The livestreamed show will be titled Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium; his other two shows at Dodger Stadium set to take place on Thursday November 17 and Saturday 19, will also be filmed (but not streamed.)

Elton launched his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour in 2018; he rescheduled his original run of U.S. tour dates set for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The tour will continue through North America before heading to Australia and New Zealand in January, and will then wrap-up with a leg in Ireland, the UK and Europe. Find remaining tickets for North America (here), for Australia and New Zealand (here), and Ireland, the UK and Europe (here).

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