Coldplay , Postpones Tour Dates, , Says Chris Martin's Health Is a Priority.
NBC reports that Coldplay singer Chris Martin has a "serious lung infection" that has caused the band to postpone several shows in Brazil.
NBC reports that Coldplay singer Chris Martin has a "serious lung infection" that has caused the band to postpone several shows in Brazil.
Coldplay posted a statement on Twitter, Instagram and the band's website expressing their "deep regret.".
The band also said the shows would
be rescheduled for early 2023.
Due to a serious lung infection,
Chris has been put under strict
doctor’s orders to rest
for the next three weeks, Coldplay statement, via NBC.
We’re working as fast as possible
to lock in the new dates and will
follow up with more information
in the next few days, Coldplay statement, via NBC.
While apologizing for any "disappointment
and inconvenience," the band said that
they need to prioritize Chris' health.
While apologizing for any "disappointment
and inconvenience," the band said that
they need to prioritize Chris' health.
According to the statement, ticketholders
should keep their tickets, as they will
remain valid for the rescheduled shows.
.
According to the statement, ticketholders
should keep their tickets, as they will
remain valid for the rescheduled shows.
.
The statement also added that
all refunds will be honored.
We’re optimistic that Chris will return
to good health after the prescribed
medical break and look forward to
resuming the tour as soon as possible, Coldplay statement, via NBC.
We’re optimistic that Chris will return
to good health after the prescribed
medical break and look forward to
resuming the tour as soon as possible, Coldplay statement, via NBC.
The now-postponed shows were scheduled to take place between October 11 and October 22.
.
The band's 10-show appearance
in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is
still set for October 25
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Biden Looks to Energize , Young Voters With Earth Day , Solar Energy Grants.
Biden Looks to Energize , Young Voters With Earth Day , Solar Energy Grants.
NBC reports that President Joe Biden will mark
Earth Day with the announcement of $7 billion
in federal grants for residential solar projects.
NBC reports that President Joe Biden will mark
Earth Day with the announcement of $7 billion
in federal grants for residential solar projects.
The grants will bring solar energy
to over 900,000 households in both
low- and middle-income communities. .
According to senior administration officials, the
projects receiving additional funding will reduce emissions
by 30 million metric tons and save $350 million every year. .
According to senior administration officials, the
projects receiving additional funding will reduce emissions
by 30 million metric tons and save $350 million every year. .
NBC reports that solar power has gained
traction as a clean energy source that could
help reduce U.S. reliance on fossil fuels.
However, the high cost of initial installation
makes solar energy inaccessible
for many households in the U.S.
However, the high cost of initial installation
makes solar energy inaccessible
for many households in the U.S.
49 of the new grants will be awarded at
the state level, six more will serve Native American
tribes and another five are multi-state awards.
The grants will be used for renewable
investments that include rooftop solar
and community solar gardens. .
The grants will be used for renewable
investments that include rooftop solar
and community solar gardens. .
Officials say that the latest environmental
announcements are part of an effort to energize
young voters ahead of his upcoming reelection campaign.
Biden also reportedly plans to expand the
American Climate Corps green jobs training program,
which was created last year by executive action. .
Biden also reportedly plans to expand the
American Climate Corps green jobs training program,
which was created last year by executive action. .
The corps, which will offer nearly 2,000 positions across
36 states, is meant to offer young Americans the chance
to help enact the Biden administration's climate agenda. .
The corps, which will offer nearly 2,000 positions across
36 states, is meant to offer young Americans the chance
to help enact the Biden administration's climate agenda.
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Olympic Break-Dancing , Is Making Its First Appearance , at the Paris Games.
NBC reports that break-dancing will
make its debut as an official Olympic
sport at the upcoming Paris Games.
Also known as breaking, the sport
features headspins, windmills, various
"freeze" moves and will be set to music.
According to the Paris Olympics, the sport is , "characterized by acrobatic movements, stylized
footwork and the key role played by the DJ and
the MC (master of ceremonies) during battles.".
The sport first made an appearance
at the 2018 Youth Olympics
in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
According to NBC Olympics, the event
garnered over one million viewers,
a much wider audience than many other sports.
According to NBC Olympics, the event
garnered over one million viewers,
a much wider audience than many other sports.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
NBC reports that the new sports represent an effort
by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
to draw in younger viewers and athletes. .
NBC reports that the new sports represent an effort
by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
to draw in younger viewers and athletes. .
The Paris Olympics breaking competition
will be split into two events on August 9
and 10 at La Concorde Urban Park.
According to the Paris Olympics, the event
will see a total of 16 B-boys or 16 B-girls , "go face to face in spectacular solo battles.".
According to the Paris Olympics, the event
will see a total of 16 B-boys or 16 B-girls , "go face to face in spectacular solo battles."
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Carl Erskine, , 1950s Dodgers Pitcher, , Dead at 97.
NBC reports that the baseball legend
died at Community Hospital Anderson in Indiana.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
The right-handed pitcher had a career record of 122-78 with 981 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.00.
Erskine's best season came in 1953
when he led the National League
with a record of 20-6.
In 1954, Erskine had another
All-Star season, winning 18 games.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
For millions of fans, he was
a baseball hero. For his family
and thousands of Special Olympians,
Carl was someone who always
believed everything was possible. , Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC.
His legacy is one
of deep compassion
and encouragement
of the human spirit, Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC
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Beyoncé's Latest Album , Boosts Sales for , Western Style.
Beyoncé's Latest Album , Boosts Sales for , Western Style.
NBC reports that sales of western style
boots have surged over 20% since Beyoncé
released her recent 'Cowboy Carter' album. .
NBC reports that sales of western style
boots have surged over 20% since Beyoncé
released her recent 'Cowboy Carter' album. .
The album marked the music
superstar's first entry in
the country genre. .
According to consumer behavior firm Circana,
there were significant boosts to unit sales for
western style boots even before the full album dropped. .
According to consumer behavior firm Circana,
there were significant boosts to unit sales for
western style boots even before the full album dropped. .
The Wild West aesthetic started to
experience a surge with the release of
the singles 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages.'.
The Wild West aesthetic started to
experience a surge with the release of
the singles 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages.'.
Since the start of April,
Boot Barn shares have
shot up over 4%. .
NBC points out that the 32-time Grammy
winner's most recent album comes amid
a wave of cultural push for western-inspired styles.
Earlier this year, Louis Vuitton released the
American Western line at Paris Fashion Week. .
In addition to stagecoach-inspired boots,
the new line showcased western style
classics like bolo ties and cowboy hats.
The CEO of Levi Strauss, Michelle Gass, spoke to
analysts about the boost the company received from
a song on 'Cowboy Carter' being titled 'Levii's Jeans.'.
The CEO of Levi Strauss, Michelle Gass, spoke to
analysts about the boost the company received from
a song on 'Cowboy Carter' being titled 'Levii's Jeans.'.
I don’t think there’s any better evidence
or proof point than having someone like
Beyoncé, who is a culture shaper,
to actually name a song after us, Michelle Gass, CEO of Levi Strauss, via NBC.
I don’t think there’s any better evidence
or proof point than having someone like
Beyoncé, who is a culture shaper,
to actually name a song after us, Michelle Gass, CEO of Levi Strauss, via NBC
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Kim Kardashian Loses Over 100k Followers , After Taylor Swift’s Diss Track.
Swift's new song, "thanK you aIMee," was released on 'The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology.'.
Swifties were quick to point out that the capitalized letters in the song title spell the word "KIM.".
Swifties were quick to point out that the capitalized letters in the song title spell the word "KIM.".
The track "is about a 'bronze, spray-tanned' high school bully," according to 'Page Six.'.
All that time you were throwin’ punches,
I was buildin’ somethin’ / And I can’t
forgive the way you made me feel...
Screamed, ‘F--- you, Aimee’ to the night
sky as the blood was gushin’ / But I can’t
forget the way you made me heal, Taylor Swift, via "thanK you aIMee".
Since the song was released, Kardashian has lost
over 100,000 Instagram followers, 'Page Six' reports. .
She has yet to comment on the development.
The reality star had beef with Swift
while she was married to Kanye West.
Their conflict stemmed from West referring to Swift as "that b****" in his song "Famous.".
Kardashian claimed that Swift gave
West permission to call her that,
but Swift says that's not the truth.
Kardashian claimed that Swift gave
West permission to call her that,
but Swift says that's not the truth.
While both parties appeared to have moved on in recent years, Swift reopened those wounds in a December 2023 interview with 'Time.'.
While both parties appeared to have moved on in recent years, Swift reopened those wounds in a December 2023 interview with 'Time.'.
That took me down psychologically
to a place I’ve never been before.
I pushed away most people in my life
because I didn’t trust anyone anymore.
I went down really, really hard, Taylor Swift, via 'Time'
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Patti Smith Is Honored to Have Been , Name-Dropped on Taylor Swift’s New Album.
Taylor Swift name-dropped legendary musician Patti Smith in a song on her new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department.'.
Taylor Swift name-dropped legendary musician Patti Smith in a song on her new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department.'.
And who's gonna hold you like me?
And who's gonna know you, if not me?
I laughed in your face and said,
'You're not Dylan Thomas, I'm not Patti Smith
This ain't the Chelsea Hotel,
we'rе modern idiots.'
And who's gonna hold you like me?, Taylor Swift, via "The Tortured Poets Department".
And who's gonna hold you like me?
And who's gonna know you, if not me?
I laughed in your face and said,
'You're not Dylan Thomas, I'm not Patti Smith
This ain't the Chelsea Hotel,
we'rе modern idiots.'
And who's gonna hold you like me?, Taylor Swift, via "The Tortured Poets Department".
77-year-old Smith took to Instagram to thank Swift for the mention, 'Cosmopolitan' reports. .
77-year-old Smith took to Instagram to thank Swift for the mention, 'Cosmopolitan' reports. .
She posted black and white pictures of herself reading 'Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog' by Dylan Thomas with the following caption:.
This is saying I was moved to be
mentioned in the company of the
great Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.
Thank you Taylor. @taylorswift, Patti Smith, via Instagram.
This isn't the first time Smith has spoken positively about Swift, 'Cosmopolitan' reports.
In 2019, she talked about Swift's celebrity status with 'The New York Times.'.
She's a pop star who's under
tremendous scrutiny all the time,
and one can't imagine what that's like, Patti Smith, to 'The New York Times'.
It's unbelievable to not be able to go
anywhere, do anything, have messy hair. , Patti Smith, to 'The New York Times'.
And I’m sure that she’s trying to
do something good. She’s not
trying to do something bad. , Patti Smith, to 'The New York Times'.
And if it influences some of her
avid fans to open up their
thoughts, what does it matter?, Patti Smith, to 'The New York Times'
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