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NHL suspends Senators’ Shane Pinto 41 games for violating sports wagering rules

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The NHL announced Thursday they have suspended Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto for 41 games for violating its sports wagering rules. The NHL said an investigation found no evidence that Pinto bet on NHL games, sharing in a news release: “The NHL considers this matter closed, absent the emergence of new information, and will have no further comment.”

Pinto’s suspension marks the first time an NHL player has been suspended for gambling since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized sports gambling in 2018. Pinto said in a statement issued by the Senators: “I want to apologize to the National Hockey League, the Ottawa Senators, my teammates, the fans and city of Ottawa and most importantly my family. I take full responsibility for my actions and look forward to getting back on the ice with my team.”

A statement from the Ottawa Senators read: “We were made aware of the National Hockey League investigation into this matter and additional information was made available to the club upon the completion of the league’s investigation yesterday. Shane is a valued member of our hockey club; an engaging, intelligent young man who made poor decisions that have resulted in a suspension by the National Hockey League. We know he is remorseful for his mistakes. The Ottawa Senators fully support the NHL’s rules on gambling. While saddened to learn of this issue, the entire organization remains committed to Shane and will work together to do what is necessary to help provide the support to allow him to address his issues and become a strong contributor to our community. When the time is right and with the league’s blessing, we will welcome him back to the organization and embrace him as one of our own.”

Pinto, 22, is currently a restricted free agent. He was a second-round pick by the Senators in the 2019 NHL Draft, making his NHL debut in 2021. Pinto appeared in just 17 games during his first two seasons, registering 20 goals and 15 assists in 82 games last season for the Senators.

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Listen to Morgan Wade’s new song “Halloween”

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Morgan Wade is sharing her new track ‘Halloween,’ produced by Clint Wells, Wade’s guitarist and band leader. Wade’s latest single follows the release of her third album, Psychopath, which dropped in August.

In an interview earlier this year, Wade shared how she’s evolved personally and creatively since her major label debut, Reckless, debuted in 2021: “I’m definitely different. I’ve learned to say no and that time is your most valuable thing. I won’t just do something because it looks good. I’m going to do what I want to do. I’m learning to keep my circle small and not listen to what the internet says or what other people say. Just focus on the real fans and the real people around me.”

Take a listen to ‘Halloween’ – here.

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Jon Pardi postpones three upcoming concerts due to illness

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Jon Pardi was forced to postpone three upcoming shows as he recovers from strep throat. Pardi is currently on his headlining “Mr. Saturday Night” Tour, which also includes Midland, Jackson Dean, Randall King, Ella Langley, and DJ Highmax on select dates.

Pardi shared a video on his social media to apologize to fans, and confirmed he would reschedule the three tour dates.  Pardi’s concerts were slated to take place in Eugene, Oregon; Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada; and Everett, Washington.

Pardi said in the video: “These are not my favorite videos to do… I am going to have to postpone. I have come down with strep throat. I thought it was allergies, and such, but the doctor says it’s strep throat, and I don’t feel well and I wanna be 100% for you guys. I can’t do that this weekend. I have to rest. So, I apologize from the bottom of my heart. I hate it. Hold onto the tickets. We’re gonna reschedule. Stay tuned for more info. I’m very sorry. I wanted to get the word out, so you guys can rearrange plans and you’re not stranded at the last minute. Love you. Thank you so much, and hold the tickets and we’ll keep you posted. Thank you, and sorry.”

Jon Pardi Falls Ill, Postpones Upcoming Mr. Saturday Night Tour Dates

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Reality show ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ shares new trailer

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Netfix’s new reality show “Squid Game: The Challenge,” based on the hit South Korean drama, has shared its first trailer, with a tagline reading: “Make friends. Make enemies. Make a million dollars.”  

The new show features 456 contestants, who will compete in trials inspired by the deadly games in Squid Game in the hopes of winning $4.56 million. However, unlike the dystopian original ‘Squid Game’, contestants are expected to survive defeat. The trailer for Squid Game: The Challenge shows the contestants arrive at the open-air bunk room and participate in challenges, including a game of Red Light, Green Light, and a timed race across a bridge high up in the air.

The original Squid Game became the first South Korean show to top the Netflix charts in the United States. It won two Emmys in 2022 (Best Actor in a Drama and Best Director of a Drama categories for Lee Jung-jae and Hwang Dong-hyuk), and was renewed for Season 2. Netflix added eight new cast members, including Iz*One alum Jo Yu-ri, to Season 2 in June.

“Squid Game: The Challenge” debuts on Netflix Nov. 22. The series will run for 10 episodes dropping weekly with the finale set to air Dec. 6. Take a look at the trailer – here.

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The Beatles’ releasing expanded ‘Red’ & ‘Blue’ albums, to share final song ‘Now and Then’

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The Beatles surviving band members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr announced Thursday that the band will release a “last” new song, with the help of AI technology.

The song, “Now and Then”, will debut Nov. 2; it is written and sung by late singer-songwriter John Lennon. McCartney and Starr produced new parts for the song, which features guitar parts recorded by Harrison in 1995. A series of social media posts shared the details: “NOW AND THEN. THE LAST BEATLES SONG. OUT 02.11.23. #NowAndThen New expanded and mixed editions of the “Red and Blue” albums to be released 10.11.23.
Pre-order now: https://TheBeatles.lnk.to/NowAndThen”

According to The Guardian, McCartney and Starr completed the track more than four decades later with the help of the same technology used to enhance the audio in Peter Jackson’s docuseries The Beatles: Get Back. Jackson and a sound team led by Emile de la Rey used the software to isolate Lennon’s vocals from the original demo, which Lennon recorded in New York City in the late 1970s. McCartney said in a statement: “There it was, John’s voice, crystal clear. It’s quite emotional. And we all play on it, it’s a genuine Beatles recording. In 2023, to still be working on Beatles music, and about to release a new song the public haven’t heard, I think it’s an exciting thing.”  Starr added: “It was the closest we’ll ever come to having him back in the room so it was very emotional for all of us. It was like John was there, you know. It’s far out.”

In addition, on Nov. 10, The Beatles/1962-1966 (often called The Red Album) and The Beatles/1967-1970 (The Blue Album) will be released in 2023 Edition packages. The original editions were released in 1973, three years after The Beatles’ break-up, and reached No. 3 and No. 1, respectively, on the Billboard 200. Preorder and pre-save 1962-1966 and 1967-1970 (2023 Editions) here.

To pre-order ‘Now and Then’, head here: https://TheBeatles.lnk.to/NowAndThen.

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The Beatles’ releasing expanded ‘Red’ & ‘Blue’ albums, to share final song ‘Now and Then’

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The Beatles surviving band members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr announced Thursday that the band will release a “last” new song, with the help of AI technology.

The song, “Now and Then”, will debut Nov. 2; it is written and sung by late singer-songwriter John Lennon. McCartney and Starr produced new parts for the song, which features guitar parts recorded by Harrison in 1995. A series of social media posts shared the details: “NOW AND THEN. THE LAST BEATLES SONG. OUT 02.11.23. #NowAndThen New expanded and mixed editions of the “Red and Blue” albums to be released 10.11.23.
Pre-order now: https://TheBeatles.lnk.to/NowAndThen”

According to The Guardian, McCartney and Starr completed the track more than four decades later with the help of the same technology used to enhance the audio in Peter Jackson’s docuseries The Beatles: Get Back. Jackson and a sound team led by Emile de la Rey used the software to isolate Lennon’s vocals from the original demo, which Lennon recorded in New York City in the late 1970s. McCartney said in a statement: “There it was, John’s voice, crystal clear. It’s quite emotional. And we all play on it, it’s a genuine Beatles recording. In 2023, to still be working on Beatles music, and about to release a new song the public haven’t heard, I think it’s an exciting thing.”  Starr added: “It was the closest we’ll ever come to having him back in the room so it was very emotional for all of us. It was like John was there, you know. It’s far out.”

In addition, on Nov. 10, The Beatles/1962-1966 (often called The Red Album) and The Beatles/1967-1970 (The Blue Album) will be released in 2023 Edition packages. The original editions were released in 1973, three years after The Beatles’ break-up, and reached No. 3 and No. 1, respectively, on the Billboard 200. Preorder and pre-save 1962-1966 and 1967-1970 (2023 Editions) here.

To pre-order ‘Now and Then’, head here: https://TheBeatles.lnk.to/NowAndThen.

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Bad Bunny to launch 2024 North American ‘Most Wanted Tour’

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Bad Bunny will launch his 2024 North American arena tour in support of his latest album, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Mañana. Bad Bunny ‘s new album features production from Tainy, Mag, and La Paciencia, and appearances from Arcángel, Bryant Myers, De la Ghetto, Eladio Carrión, and more.

The 31-city, 47-date ‘Most Wanted Tour’ kicks-off February 21 in Salt Lake City, Utah, making stops in Las Vegas, Seattle, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, Austin, Atlanta, and more cities before wrapping up in Miami on May 26.

The artist posted on social media: “Nobody Knows What’s Going To Happen Tomorrow. Don’t let him escape because you may not see him again. 👁 http://MOSTWANTEDTOUR.COM“

Tickets are available – here.

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Blink-182 to launch ‘One More Time’ North American Tour

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Blink-182 will launch a massive 2024 North American stadium and arena tour in support of their most recent album, One More Time… – their first with Tom DeLonge since 2011.

The ‘One More Time’ North American Tour will begin on June 20 in Orlando, Florida and wrap up on Aug. 15 in Toronto, Ontario Canada). Pierce the Veil will serve as support along the entire run, with Alexisonfire also performing at the very last tour ate.

Tickets go on sale starting Friday, October 27 at 10am local time. Head to blink182.com for further information.

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Blink-182 to launch ‘One More Time’ North American Tour

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Blink-182 will launch a massive 2024 North American stadium and arena tour in support of their most recent album, One More Time… – their first with Tom DeLonge since 2011.

The ‘One More Time’ North American Tour will begin on June 20 in Orlando, Florida and wrap up on Aug. 15 in Toronto, Ontario Canada). Pierce the Veil will serve as support along the entire run, with Alexisonfire also performing at the very last tour ate.

Tickets go on sale starting Friday, October 27 at 10am local time. Head to blink182.com for further information.

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Judge fines Donald Trump $10,000 for violating gag order in fraud trial

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Former President Donald Trump was fined $10,000 for violating a gag order in his civil fraud trial in New York after a judge questioned him on the stand about recent comments made by the former president. Trump’s remarks were made during a midmorning break, where he said: “If we had a jury it would have been fair, at least — even if it was a somewhat negative jury — because no negative jury would vote against me. But this judge will. Because this judge is a very partisan judge, with a person who’s very partisan sitting alongside of him, perhaps even much more partisan than he is.”

Judge Arthur Engoron asked Trump, who was on the stand, who he was referring to, and he replied Michael Cohen, the one-time lawyer and fixer for the former president. Engoron inferred Trump’s remarks to mean his clerk, whom Trump had previously criticized as a “partisan Democrat.” Engoron said: “I think I’ve said this before, but the idea the statement of referring to the witness as someone sitting along side me doesn’t make sense to me.” Trump has already been fined $5,000 for violating a gag order Engorn placed on all parties.

Cohen testified for a second day at the New York County Supreme Court civil trial alleging the former president inflated the value of his assets to land better business deals and tax benefits.  During his testimony Cohen said that Trump had asked him to “increase the total assets based upon a number that he arbitrarily elected.” However, Alina Habba, Trump’s attorney, referred to previous Cohen comments where he said Trump did not directly ask him to inflate the numbers.

Led by Trump att’y Alina Habba, Cohen’s cross examination on Wednesday centered on Cohen’s past of lying under oath. During Wednesday’s questioning, Cohen admitted to lying to U.S. District Judge William Henry Pauley III, the late federal judge who sentenced Cohen. Habba also questioned Cohen on how he and Weisselberg drew up the statements of financial condition that included inflated total values for assets.

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