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Post Malone’s new vintage of his signature rosé + new merch coming Thursday

MondayApr052021 Courtesy Maison No. 9After the smashing success of his Maison No. 9 rosé wine, Post Malone is dropping bottles again. The new 2020 vintage of Maison No. 9 will be available Thursday, April 8 at noon ET via wine retailer Vivino, and if you buy a bottle, you'll get a 20% discount on the new Maison No. 9 merchandise that Post is launching to go along with it. The offer's good while supplies last, or through Sunday, April 11 at 8 p.m. ET. The new bottles have an updated logo and color scheme, which are also featured on the new merch. Among the items available: sweatshirts, t-shirts and a hat. After the launch online, the wine will make its way to stores nationwide. Going forward, Post and his partners in the wine plan to introduce new merch each season, as well as cocktail recipes, events and content. Maison No. 9 was named after Post Malone's favorite tarot card, the Nine of Swords; "maison" means "house" in French. It's the fourth best-selling lux..

Dave Grohl shares letter he wrote to himself in ninth grade

MondayApr052021 ABCDave Grohl has shared a letter he wrote to himself back when he was in the ninth grade. "I think that in the past year I have changed both mentally and physically," the letter begins, which is also probably true for many people a year into the COVID-19 pandemic. "Mentally I have changed quite a bit," Grohl wrote. "When I was 13 or 14 (I'm 15 now) I used to think of everything as one big joke, life was one big party." "But, now I approach everything with a more serious approach," the future Foo Fighters frontman continued. "School is no longer a social activity. It's a part time job that requires a lot of attention and a lot of work." The young Grohl added that he's now six inches taller and sporting a different haircut and clothes. "Now that I think about it, I've changed quite a bit," Grohl wrote. "And so, I think that in the future I will change even more." "Which makes me wonder," he concluded. "What will I be like in the future?" Of c..

REO’s Kevin Cronin, Talking Heads member Jerry Harrison & more playing ‘Protect Live Music’...

MondayApr052021 Courtesy of Consequence of SoundREO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin and Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads are among dozens of artists who will perform during a streaming festival this week hosted by the website Consequence of Sound that will support of independent music venues affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual event, dubbed Protect Live Music, will be held this Friday and Saturday, April 9 and 10. It will raise money for the National Independent Venue Association, or NIVA. Other artists on the Protect Live Music lineup include Bruce Hornsby, Jon Batiste, The Melvins, The Gaslight Anthem's Brian Fallon, Duane Betts of Allman Betts Band, and Hearty Har, the group led by John Fogerty's sons Shane and Tyler. Harrison will be teaming up with one-time Talking Heads touring guitarist Adrian Belew and Brooklyn-based group Turkuaz to play songs from his old band's 1980 album Remain in Light. For more info, visit ConsequenceofSound.net. By Matt ..

Drew Taggart of The Chainsmokers splits with girlfriend Chantel Jeffries

MondayApr052021 Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images for Hamptons MagazineThe Chainsmokers' Drew Taggart is back on the market after breaking things off with his girlfriend of a year, Chantel Jeffries. A rep for the DJ confirmed the two are no longer dating and have been on their own for quite some time. "They broke up a month ago," Taggart's spokesperson told Us Weekly, who also maintained there is no ill-will between the former couple. "It was an amicable breakup, and they remain friends," the rep explained. Taggart, 31, and Jeffries, 28, first sparked dating rumors in February 2020 when they attended a Super Bowl party in Miami together. The two were photographed at several other events, but it wasn't until that July that the two went Instagram official. Besides the DJ, Jeffries has previously been linked to The Weeknd and Justin Bieber. According to Us, Taggart previously dated model Meredith Mickelson and Haley Rowe. By Megan Stone Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All r..

The ‘Family Reunion’ cast dishes on why their Netflix sitcom is so “relatable”

MondayApr052021 John P. Fleenor/NetflixThe Family Reunion cast is returning with all new episodes and plenty of surprises for its third season. For the series matriarch, Loretta Devine, who plays M'Dear, part of the excitement of starring on the hilarious sitcom is getting to show the authentic and relatable side of her quirky character. "We just do our best to be genuine with what the writers have given us," Devine tells ABC Audio. "I mean all of the scripts are love notes in a lot of ways to what our culture is like. How we love each other, how we give to each other, how we spend time together and the differences in each generation...So we give our all in everything." Anthony Alabi, who plays M'Dear's son Moz, agrees, noting that "one of the best things" about his character is his adaptability. "I think at times he's funny because he needs to lighten the mood," Alabi explains. "And then you see the other side of him, which [is] the disciplinarian." "And so,..

Chadwick Boseman wins fourth posthumous award for ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

MondayApr052021 David Lee/NETFLIXChadwick Boseman's memory was honored throughout the 2021 Screen Actor's Guild Awards, with his fellow actors and friends paying tribute to the late actor's memory on Sunday night. In addition to being mentioned by winners Daniel Kaluuya and Viola Davis in their acceptance speeches, who won Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role and Best Female Actress in a Leading Role, respectively -- Boseman was also highlighted in the ceremony's "Im Memoriam" segment. However, the most emotional moment of the night came when Boseman was awarded the Actor for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his role in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. In his stead, Boseman's wife Simone Ledward Boseman collected the honor and shared some wisdom from the late actor. "If you see the world unbalanced, be a crusader that pushes heavily on the seesaw of the mind," she expressed during her emotional acceptance speech. "That's a ..

The Weeknd donates $1 million to help Ethiopians displaced by conflict

MondayApr052021 Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicThe Weeknd is urging his fans to pay attention to the devastation rocking Ethiopia, which has resulted in mass casualties and destruction of homes. The "Blinding Lights" singer on Sunday shared a black and white infographic announcing that he plans to part with a considerable amount of his money to help ongoing relief efforts. "My heart breaks for my people of Ethiopia as innocent civilians ranging from small children to the elderly are being senselessly murdered and entire villages are being displaced out of fear and destruction," The Weeknd expressed. The singer, born Abel Tesfaye, previously revealed that both of his parents are natives of Ethiopia and left the country in the 80s to build a new life in Canada. "I will be donating $1 million to provide 2 million meals through the United Nations World Food Programme and encourage those who can to please give as well," he continued, who hoped his announcement will "encourage those who..

Luke Combs, Eric Church & Miranda Lambert among 2021 ACM Awards performers

MondayApr052021 Academy of Country Music The 2021 ACM Awards has a booked a star-studded lineup of performers. Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert and Thomas Rhett are among the many artists who will take the stage during this month's show. The ceremony will take place across three famed Nashville venues: the Ryman Auditorium, the Grand Ole Opry and the Bluebird Cafe. Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Carly Pearce, Lee Brice, Kane Brown, Chris Young,Brothers Osborne, Alan Jackson, Ryan Hurd, Elle King, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde andChris Stapleton are also among the lineup of more than 25 artists performing over 30 songs, including "unprecedented collaborations and surprising moments," the Academy of Country Music teases in a statement. ACM Awards co-hosts Keith Urban and Mickey Guyton, the latter of whom's also nominated for New Artist of the Year, will pull double duty as ..

Justin Bieber releases surprise ‘Freedom’ EP

MondayApr052021 ABCA week after releasing his highly anticipated album Justice, Justin Bieber placed another gift into fans' Easter baskets -- a surprise EP titled Freedom. The "Holy" singer dropped his gospel-inspired recordings on Sunday night, which went live on streaming services. "Freedom on all platforms," Bieber then announced on Instagram, adding that his new project consists of six tracks and runs a little over 20 minutes. Besides the EP's title track, Freedom also includes a myriad of collaborations featuring artists like Tori Kelly, Chandler Moore, Beam and several others. While Bieber's Justice is a love-letter to his wife Hailey Baldwin, Freedom is his way of professing his love to his religion. Bieber previously released Justice, his sixth studio album, on March 18. The album bowed atop the Billboard 200, making him the youngest artist to notch eight number one albums. On top of that, "Peaches" shot to number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making him ..

The Vaccination of Mimi: Mariah Carey belts out a high note during her COVID...

MondayApr052021 Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesMariah Carey reacted to getting her first COVID-19 vaccine the only way she knows how, by tapping into her signature whistle register. The "We Belong Together" singer on Saturday shared a hilarious video of her bracing for her vaccine, explaining that she felt "excited and nervous" to get the jab. Carey was also unable to look at the needle and even tried to shake off the nerves by posing confidently, but the attending nurse had to force her to relax for the shot. Once the needle goes in, the 52-year-old singer then lets out a shrill high note, which she noted in the caption, "Vaccine side effect: G6." However, letting out a super-high note appeared to be Mariah's only side effect, as she began clapping and cheering once it was over and done with. "It's only part one," she sighed, before joking over the fact that she didn't bleed after being poked by the needle. "See? I've proven my point that I am actually a vampire,..
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