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Myanmar anti-coup fighters retreat from town as U.S. makes appeal
Fighters of a local militia opposed to Myanmar’s junta have pulled back from the northwestern town of Mindat after days of assault by combat troops backed by artillery, a member of the group said on Sunday. The United States and Britain called on the army to avoid civilian casualties and a shadow National Unity Government formed by loyalists of Myanmar’s detained elected leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, appealed for international help. A spokesman for the junta did not answer calls for comment. The fighting in the hill town of Mindat, about 100 km (60 miles) from the Indian border in Chin state, is some of the heaviest since the coup plunged Myanmar into chaos with daily protests, strikes and the emergence of new local militias. “To avoid confrontation, we retreated out of concern over damage to ...
5 Things We Want to See From Olivia Rodrigo on ‘Saturday Night Live’
1. High School Musical sketch Rodrigo is no stranger to television, considering she stars as Nini on the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, which premiered its second season Friday. And when fellow fictional East High Wildcat Zac Efron hosted SNL in 2009, he pretended to return to his alma mater to break the news that no one sings or dances in college. Similarly, Rodrigo could come back to East High in her own spoof, maybe where she advises students that once you leave this place, the brightest ones are those who couldn’t stop singing and dancing everywhere they went. 2. “Drivers License” performance from inside a car The long-running NBC sketch comedy series already dedicated an entire sketch to the Billboard Hot 100 No...
How to Watch ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ Season 2
“I can’t give too much away, but the romance is hot in this season, not only just with my character but also with other characters,” Rodrigo, who just released her new single “good 4 u,” told People of the new season. “I think that you’re going to get to see a lot more, sort of, relationship drama. So I’m excited for people to see that.” The teaser for the new set of episodes features emotional snippets of some of High School Musical‘s top songs, including “Fabulous,” “You Are the Music in Me” and “All For One.” Stream High School Musical: The Musical: The Series online on Disney+ here. Watch the new clip below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online....
OWN Debuting ‘The Legacy of Black Wall Street’ Special On Massacre’s 100th Anniversary
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: OWN Communications / OWN Communications The horrific story of Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is getting profiled by the Oprah Winfrey Network called OWN Spotlight: The Legacy of Black Wall Street. The first installment of the two-part special will air on the massacre’s 100th anniversary on Tuesday, June 1, followed by the second episode on Tuesday, June 8 on the network and Discovery+. According to Deadline, the docuseries will explore the bustling 36-block town of Oklahoma’s Greenwood district up to the deadly attack that left 300 people dead by racists mobs. It will also connect the stories of past and modern-day pioneers who continue to work to rebuild and heal the traumatized town. Viewers will learn about the stories of...
Finneas to Mentor ‘American Idol’ Top 4: Here’s What They’ll Perform (Exclusive)
Bishop will perform her personal idol song “wish you were gay” by Finneas’ younger sister Billie Eilish, in addition to her original single “Love Me, Leave Me.” Beckham picked “Colder Weather” by Zac Brown Band for his personal idol song and will later sing his own song “23.” Kinstler picked inaugural Idol winner Kelly Clarkson’s “A Moment Like This” as her personal idol song, and she’ll also perform her original single “Love Someone.” Spence’s personal idol song is “Glory” by John Legend and Common, and he’ll later sing “Never Be Alone,” his original song. Caleb Kennedy, who was among the top five contestants, announced Wednesday that he’s leav...
Russian Dolls Talk ‘Masked Singer’ Exit: ‘I’m Pretty Sure We’re Not Sugarland’
After talking about being ridiculed for trying to do their thing earlier in their career and laughing their way through guesses that ranged from Menudo to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Boyz II Men and the Jonas Brothers, when push came to shove, it could only be one family band under those massive heads: Hanson. The trio of Taylor, Isaac and Zac had the panel stumped for most of this season, but if you’ve followed the Tulsa-bred band’s 25-plus-year career at all, those harmonies were unmistakable. On Wednesday, the Grammy-winning “MmmBop” trio also announced their seventh studio album, Against the World, which will premiere in seven consecutive monthly singles throughout the rest of the year, beginning with lead single “Annalie,” out now. The brothers have ...
Caleb Kennedy Exits ‘American Idol’ Over Controversial Video
“I’ll be taking a little time off social media to better myself, but saying that, I know this has hurt and disappointed a lot of people and made people lose respect for me,” his note continues. “I’m so sorry! I pray that I can one day regain your trust in who I am and have your respect! Thank you for supporting me.” Billboard can confirm that Sunday’s episode will now include the top four finalists and one contestant will be eliminated. Two of seven contestants were eliminated on this past Sunday’s show, putting Kennedy in the top five for season 19. He was set to perform an original song on this Sunday’s show as the contestants were mentored by iconic producers. One of those mentors is four-time BMI songwriter of the year Ross Copperman, who...
‘The Voice’ Final 9 Is Revealed Following Brutal Elimination Round
In a tense battle, Pete Mroz (Team Blake), Jose Figueroa Jr. (Team Nick), Ryleigh Modig (Team Legend), and Corey Ward (Team Kelly) gave it their all for the Instant Save. In the end, there could be only one. And that was Corey Ward, who performed the Selena Gomez song “Lose You to Love Me.” With the final just two weeks ago, Coach Kelly Clarkson holds the edge with three remaining contestants, while Coaches Blake Shelton, John Legend and Nick Jonas each have two singers in the competition. Check out the Final 9 below. Team Blake America’s Vote: Cam AnthonyBlake’s Save: Jordan Matthew Young Team Nick: America’s Vote: Rachel MacNick’s Save: Dana Monique Team Legend: America’s Vote: Victor SolomonJohn’s Save: Pia Renee Team Kelly: America’...
J Balvin Talks Pablo Escobar, Mental Health and Making ‘Dreams Come True’ In Colombia
“We have to show the positive side,” he explains. “We’re not into this world anymore.” Balvin also reveals he hangs with Escobar’s son. “He’s like, ‘my dad taught the world how to not do things right,’” Balvin recounts. “He just messed up a whole generation. I want to show the world the new generation.” That generation is striding ahead, he continues, and people from Colombia right now are “making the dream come true.” The “Mi Gente” singer also opened up about the “lottery” that is anxiety, which has struck him before showtime. “Depression is not being sad. Depression is a chemical disbalance in the brain,” he explains. “It’s way more powerful than you.” He speaks with experience on the subject. Balvin has taken medication for his condition for 10 years. “I used to be like, going to the p...
Ciara, Russell Wilson Sign First-Look Amazon Deal
Wilson is heading into his 10th season as the quarterback with the Seattle Seahawks. He led the team to a Super Bowl win in 2013. Off the field, he launched a lifestyle brand, Good Man Brand, and has a number of endorsements. He formed the Why Not You Foundation, a nonprofit where Ciara is also a board member, to focus on motivating and empowering young kids. Ciara has sold more than 23 million records and 22 million singles worldwide. Her “Level Up” video has more than 300 million views and is certified platinum. She launched Beauty Marks Entertainment as a platform for music, media, film, fashion, philanthropy and more. “Russell and Ciara are a true powerhouse producing duo — both with extraordinary success in their respective careers on the field and the stage, their business ventures, ...
Billie Eilish Talks Wig Rumors, Favorite Song and Performs ‘Your Power’ on ‘Colbert’
On Monday night (May 10), Eilish was the musical guest on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Framed by a rugged desert, the Californian star and her brother/collaborator Finneas produced a dreamy, ambient cut. Just vocals, a single acoustic guitar and a barren landscape. Earlier, Eilish zoomed in for a chat with the late-night show’s host, her second interview with Colbert in about 10 weeks. At the top, Colbert sought to crush those rumors on her hairstyle during that previous appearance on his program. Yep, that green do was a wig. “I was just as blond then as I am now,” she admitted. For real, she continued, it was a Billie Eilish Halloween costume wig, bought on Amazon. “It was awful, it was the ugliest thing I’ve ever seen,” she said. There was method to all that madness. With all the...
‘The Voice’ Contestant Ryleigh Modig Impresses With ‘Drivers License’ Performance: Watch
As The Voice 2021 entered the live round, Ryleigh Modig bucked up with a performance of Olivia Rodrigo’s hit “drivers license”. Modig, the teenage Spencer, Massachusetts native, didn’t miss a note with her stunning performance, which got a lot of love online following the broadcast. If Modig had any nerves during The Voice Live Top 17 Performances, she didn’t show it. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
