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CNN PLANS ANOTHER JULY 4TH CONCERT SPECIAL

  • CNN is organizing another Fourth of July special called "The Fourth In America."
  • The special will feature performances by Post Malone, Demi Lovato, Zac Brown Band, and Leon Bridges
  • Additional musical acts featured include Sheryl Crow, Darius Rucker, Alanis Morrisette, Duran Duran, Flo Rida, Smash Mouth, and The Plain White T’s
  • "The Fourth In America" will begin at 7PM EST on July 4th
  • Source: CNN

DADS ARE KEY TO KIDS’ SUCCESS WITH SPORTS & ACTIVITIES

  • A new “Dads Impact Report” reveals how important dads are to their kids’ success in organized sports and activities.
  • It finds that fathers spend an average of five and a half hours a week on their kids’ extracurriculars.
  • And it’s not just time, they also spend an average of $65-hundred a year on their children’s sports and activities, with 13% spending over $10-thousand a year.
  • Source: eTeamSponsor

DIONNE WARWICK CANCELS SHOW DUE TO MEDICAL ISSUE

  • Legendary singer Dionne Warwick had some bad news for fans eager to see her next week
  • An email was sent out cancelling Warwick’s June 24th show due to a health issue
  • Warwick reportedly had “issues with one of her legs” and came to the decision to rest and recover
  • Source: TMZ

"FINAL" BEATLES SONG COMING THANKS IN PART TO AI

  • Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney has revealed he’s used AI to recreate one “last Beatles record”
  • The bassist employed a demo by John Lennon to “mix the record” once AI used Lennon’s voice
  • McCartney noted that “Lord Of The Rings” director Peter Jackson helped introduce the remaining Beatles to the new tech
  • Source: Ultimate Classic Rock

ANITA BAKER DROPS BABYFACE FROM ‘SONGSTRESS’ TOUR

  • Anita Baker expressed frustration on Twitter regarding harassment from fans of her former opener, Babyface
  • Baker announced that she will continue her tour, "The Songstress Tour," without Babyface
  • She shared a new tour poster without Babyface's name and stated she will continue alone after enduring cyberbullying, verbal abuse, and threats of violence
  • Babyface expressed sadness over the situation and emphasized his love and respect for Anita
  • Anita Baker confirmed that "appropriate refunds" will be provided to ticket holders for her tour
  • Source: Billboard

PRINCE CELEBRATION INCLUDED CHAKA KHAN, DOUG E. FRESH, AND CHUCK D

  • Friends, family and collaborators of the late pop superstar Prince continued one of his favorite traditions
  • “Celebrations,” which used to go by the name “Xenophobia,” lives on Minneapolis as a celebration of the star’s life
  • Among the familiar faces that attended or performed were Chuck D, Doug E. Fresh and Chaka Khan
  • Source: UPI

STUDY: DADS ARE THE HARDEST TO BUY GIFTS FOR

  • According to a new Father’s Day survey, 38% of adults who shop for gifts say their dad is the most challenging person to shop for.
  • That may be because 44% say when they ask what their father would like, he always says the same thing: “I don’t need anything.”
  • Still, 83% of the dads polled say they’re generally happy with their Father’s Day presents.
  • Source: Express

JETBLUE’S VENDING MACHINES GIVE KIDS IN VEGAS FREE BOOKS

  • JetBlue's "Soar With Reading" program, which offers free books via vending machines to children up to 14-years-old, has chosen Las Vegas as its focus city for this summer.
  • The vending machines are placed in high-traffic areas within selected cities that are also JetBlue's destinations and have limited access to children's books due to high poverty rates.
  • The program works with publishers to select the books and with local leaders, educators, and organizations to choose the specific locations.
  • Source: KTNV

MOM SAVES DIMES FOR 13 YEARS FOR DAUGHTER’S GRAD TRIP TO HAWAII

  • Cari Mae Bulthuis, a server at Abby's Cafe in Hemet, California, spent 13 years collecting dimes from her tips to fund a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Hawaii with her daughter, Violet Cayton.
  • After Violet graduated from high school, Cari found out that her years-long collection amounted to over $56-hundred.
  • Now, the mother-daughter duo are planning a seven-day trip to Oahu this summer, their first ever visit to Hawaii, thanks to a decade's worth of saved dimes.
  • Source: NBC LOS ANGELES

*LIST* DR. BEACH REVEALS HIS BEST BEACHES IN THE U.S.

  • Stephen Leatherman, a.k.a. Dr. Beach, has just released his picks for the best beaches in the country.
  • He uses 50 criteria to evaluate beaches, including whether lifeguards are present, level of development, and crowding.
  • Topping his list this year: Wailea Beach, Duke Kahanamoku Beach, & Poipu Beach
  • Source: ABC News

*LIST* THE BEST PLACES FOR SUMMER JOBS

  • A lot of young people will be looking for a summer job and a new report from WalletHub reveals the best places to find one.
  • They rank 182 cities across the country in 21 key indicators of employment, including availability of summer jobs and the population of those between the ages of 16 and 24.
  • Making the list: Pearl City, Hawaii
  • Source: WalletHub

ROD STEWART'S BEVERLY HILLS HOME IS UP FOR SALE

  • Legendary singer Rod Stewart is selling his Beverly Hills mansion for $70 million
  • The home of the 78-year-old star sits in an exclusive area of Beverly Hills and rests on three acres
  • The asking price may be steep, but it includes many high-end amenities including tennis court, pool and an “elevated spa”
  • Source: TMZ

THE MOST AND LEAST EXPENSIVE U.S. AIRPORTS IN 2022

  • A new report from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics reveals the average domestic ticket prices by airport for 2022.
  • It finds that smaller airports near larger metro areas often have the cheapest airfares, while small, isolated airports tend to be more expensive.
  • Making the list: Lanai, Hawaii
  • Source: USA Today

USPS REVEALS PLACES WITH THE MOST DOG BITES

  • The United States Postal Service has released their annual list of states with the most dog bites for its employees.
  • California had the highest number of dog bites in 2022 with 675. Texas was second with 404, followed by New York with 321.
  • The cities with the most dog bites on USPS workers last year were Houston, Los Angeles and Dallas.
  • Source: CNN

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

*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

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
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