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BILLY JOEL ANNOUNCES END OF MADISON SQUARE GARDEN RESIDENCY IN 2024

  • Billy Joel is ending his nine-year  residency at New York’s Madison Square Garden next year
  • The singer and pianist announced during a press conference that he's packing it in after his 150th show at MSG next July 
  • Joel mentioned that he also put his Long Island home on the market for $49 million and is planning to spend more time at his home in Florida
  • The 74-year-old holds the record for most consecutive shows at the “Garden"
  • Source: Daily Mail

Birthdays June 1- 5

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*LIST* THE BEST (AND WORST) CITIES FOR STAYCATIONS

  • WalletHub’s annual report on the best and worst cities for staycations is out.
  • Topping the list for the best places is Honolulu, Hawaii, which ranks number one for recreation.
  • Chula Vista, California, comes in as the worst, scoring near the bottom in all areas: recreation, food & entertainment, and rest & relaxation.
  • Source: WalletHub

ENRIQUE IGLESIAS, RICKY MARTIN, AND PITBILL TEAM FOR "TRILOGY" TOUR

  • Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, and Pitbull will embark on the 20-city "Trilogy" arena tour
  • Things kickoff in D.C. on October 14th and wind down in Vancouver B.C. on December 10th.
  • Each artist will headline, depending on the night with “career-spanning” hits and “state-of-the-art visuals"
  • You can register for tickets until 11:59 p.m. ET on June 4th and those who receive access codes can buy tickets starting on June 7th
  • General sales start at 10 a.m. June 9th
  • Source: Yahoo

KRISPY KREME IS GIVING AWAY FREEBIES FOR NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY

  • This Friday, June 2nd, is National Doughnut Day.
  • Krispy Kreme is giving away a free doughnut of your choice to celebrate the food holiday.
  • No purchase is necessary and you can even choose one of their fan-favorite limited-edition flavors: Banana Pudding, Key Lime Pie, Strawberries & Kreme and Chocolate Kreme.
  • Source: Food and Wine

ROD STEWART CALLS OFF HIPGNOSIS CATALOG SALE

  • Rod Stewart has taken steps to reverse the current trend in music by withdrawing from a potential sale of his catalog
  • The pop icon recently claimed that Hipgnosis, with whom he’d been negotiating for two years, is “not the right to company” to own his “life’s work”
  • Some say Stewart’s decision is a ploy to drive up prices, while others say the “Maggie May” legend has no need for that
  • Source: Billboard

Birthdays May 1-31

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TINA TURNER DIES AT AGE 83

  • Soul, pop and rock icon Tina Turner has died at age 83 after a long fight with multiple illnesses
  • Born Anna Mae Bullock in 1939, Tina Turner found fame alongside future partner Ike Turner
  • Tina left Ike and ended their singing act after years of domestic abuse
  • She went on to become one of music’s greatest comebacks in the 1980s with “What’s Love Got To Do With It”
  • Her trademark style made her a standout of 80s fashion with a great physique, short skirts and wild hair
  • Turner was also a successful actor, starring alongside Mel Gibson and Arnold Schwarzenegger during their peaks
  • Source: Deadline

DIANA ROSS ANNOUNCES UK TOUR

  • Diana Ross has thrilled her fans in the UK by announcing she’s extending her North American tour across the Atlantic
  • Ross urged fans to “come join the love fest” before announcing two October dates in London
  • Last year, Ross ignited the Glastonbury Festival- setting in-person attendance and BBC viewership records
  • Source: NME

KISS DITCHES FIRST PART OF EUROPEAN FAREWELL TOUR

  • KISS continues to have trouble launching their ongoing farewell tour, “The End Of The Road”
  • The band has cited “logistical issues” after cancelling the first leg of their upcoming European tour dates
  • This makes the iconic band the newest of a growing list of bands that have found touring to be increasingly difficult
  • Source: Loudwire

BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH TO PLAY PETE SEEGER IN BOB DYLAN BIOPIC

  • Benedict Cumberbatch has been confirmed to join Timothée Chalamet in a new Bob Dylan biopic
  • Director James Mangold revealed Cumberbatch will play folk singer Pete Seeger
  • Seeger was important to Dylan’s career- helping him secure his first record contract
  • Source: Billboard

JOHN OATES RELEASES REGGAE VERSION OF "MANEATER"

  • John Oates has released a surprising take on a classic Hall & Oates song
  • Oates’ reggae version of “Maneater” finds the rocker looking to make the iconic song “fresh again”
  • The singer/writer saw fans clamoring for a reggae version after revealing the OG song was inspired by a trip to Jamaica in the 80s
  • Source: American Songwriter

JIMMY BUFFETT CANCELS SOUTH CAROLINA CONCERT OVER "MEDICAL ISSUES"

  • Jimmy Buffett has canceled his show in Charleston, South Carolina, scheduled for Saturday
  • He posted on Facebook explaining that he had a check-up in Boston but unexpectedly returned to the hospital for urgent matters
  • No additional information regarding Jimmy's health concerns has been disclosed
  • Despite the situation, Jimmy remained optimistic, sharing the phrase "growing old is not for sissies" in his post
  • The concert will be rescheduled at a later date
  • Individuals who purchased tickets for the canceled show will receive email notifications regarding the new date
  • Source: WYFF4

STREAMING NEWS - JASON MOMOA HYPES UP "CHIEF OF WAR"

  • Jason Momoa talked about his upcoming Apple TV+ series "Chief of War" in an interview with “Men's Health”
  • "Chief of War" is a historical drama based on the true story of Hawaiian war chieftain Ka'iana, who played a significant role in the unification of Hawaii
  • The show is particularly special to Momoa, as he was born in Hawaii, and his father is of Native Hawaiian ancestry
  • Momoa views "Chief of War" as his “holy grail” and similar to “Braveheart” or Dances with Wolves
  • He will star as Ka'iana, write, and produce the series as a tribute to his people and their stories
  • The show will explore Ka'iana's travels abroad and what he learned about his home island, as well as the unification of Hawaii
  • No release date for "Chief of War" has been announced yet
  • Source: Men’s Health

WORLD’S OLDEST DOG CELEBRATES 31ST BIRTHDAY

  • Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo breed, celebrated his 31st birthday after being declared the world's oldest dog by Guinness World Records earlier this year.
  • Despite some age-related issues, Bobi is healthy, which his owner, Leonel Costa, attributes to the peaceful environment at their home in Conqueiros, a rural village in southern Portugal.
  • Costa celebrated the milestone by throwing Bobi a "very traditional" Portuguese birthday party with over 100 guests and a dance troupe performance.
  • Source: CNN

HOW HOLLYWOOD MOMS CELEBRATED MOTHER'S DAY

  • Mother's Day is an occasion for expressing love and gratitude towards mothers
  • Paris Hilton, a first-time mother, shared her joy and excitement on Mother's Day
  • Riley Keough paid tribute to her late loved ones, capturing the essence of motherhood
  • John Travolta honored his late wife, Kelly Preston, with a touching throwback video on Mother's Day
  • Beyoncé gave a special Mother's Day shoutout to her mother, Tina Knowles, on Instagram
  • The heartwarming moments and tributes shared by celebrities on Mother's Day are rounded up here
  • Source: Vulture

TV’S MOST MEMORABLE & BELOVED MOMS

  • In honor of Mother’s Day this weekend, let’s talk about some of the moms who’ve had a big impact on our lives … the moms on TV.
  • They show there’s no one-size-fits-all way to parent and we’re all doing the best we can.
  • From Lorelai, the “Best Friend Mom” on “Gilmore Girls” to Carol Brady, the G.O.A.T., these are TV’s most iconic moms.
  • Source: Parents

The Second Set Of Finalists For Eurovision 2023 Will Be Released This Afternoon

  • The second batch of semi-finalists from the international singing competition Eurovision will be announced at 3pm ET today
  • The annual song contest features 31 countries and is longest-running TV competition in history
  • Eurovision launched acts like ABBA, Celine Dion, Olivia Newton-John and Måneskin.
  • The grand finale takes place this Saturday  at 3pm ET and can be streamed on Peacock
  • Source: Eurovision.TV

Olivia Newton John Releases Posthumous Album Featuring Mariah Carey

  • The estate of Olivia Newton-John has released an album of duets posthumously
  • “Just the Two of Us – the Duets Collection Volume One” features singers like Maria Carey, Dolly Parton, John Travolta, Richard Marx and Barry Gibb
  • The album features a Carey / Newton-John duet of the “Grease” hit “Hopelessly Devoted To You”
  • Newton-John passed away last August at 73 years old after battling metastatic breast cancer for 30 years
  • Source: NY Daily News

Linda Lewis, Backup Singer And Songwriter For Bowie, Cat Stevens, Rod Stewart Dead At 72

  • British vocalist Linda Lewis, a hit solo singer but even more prolific backup singer has died
  • Lewis had some hits on the UK charts in the 1970s, including “It’s In His Kiss”
  • But her work with David Bowie, Rod Stewart and ex-boyfriend Yusuf/Cat Stevens might be her most enduring
  • Source: Deadline
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