Month: March 2018

Entertainment News

HELLO KITTY Makes itself at Home as Part of the Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park Family

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HELLO KITTY Makes itself at Home as Part of the Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park Family

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Abrand new HELLO KITTY store opened inside Universal Studios Hollywood with exclusive merchandise making Hello Kitty right at home in the theme park.

The theme park is already a must-see for tourist, but with Hello Kitty exclusives, fans of the theme park have even more to look forward to the next time they visit the park.

It may be just a small addition to the wonderful attractions of Universal Studios Hollywood, but it adds a new reason for even more fans to attend.

With Hello Kitty making itself a part of “King Kong,” “Psycho,” “E.T.,” “Jaws” and “Back to the Future,” fans young and old have a chance to experience the fascinating feline in a new way.

The shop’s exclusives sell out fast so fans need to be sure to grab them while they last, and go early to be able to have their choice of exclusive products.

Many of the fan favorites are also available from many of the Sanrio characters those young and young at heart have adored for years.

Some baked goodies are also available in the shape of Sanrio favorites.

Along with Hello Kitty, the animation studio store portion offers some incredible merchandise from many Illumination Entertainment films.

Many more additions to the park are to come, but for now enjoy Hogmeade at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Simpson’s at Springfield, USA and the many attractions available throughout the park.
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QUEEN OF THE SOUTH SEASON 3 – Are you ready | Season 3 Premiere June 21

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USA Network announced
QUEEN OF THE SOUTH
 Season 3 will Premiere Thursday, June 21 at 9/8c

QUEEN OF THE SOUTH tells the powerful story of Teresa Mendoza (Alice Braga), a woman who is forced to run from the Mexican cartel and seek refuge in America.  In Season 3, Teresa strikes out on her own, determined to build a new empire for herself. But as enemies old and new close in, she realizes that being Queen will require more work — and more sacrifice — than she ever imagined.

About USA Network

USA Network, the leader in cable entertainment, offers a powerful stable of dramatic, comedic and unscripted originals in more than 102 million U.S. homes. The network also features spectacular live television, a dynamic portfolio of acquired series and the best in blockbuster theatrical films and entertainment events. A trailblazer in digital innovation and storytelling, USA is defining, driving and setting the industry standard for Social TV. USA is a program service of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal. USA’s award-winning website is located at http://www.usanetwork.com. Watch USA Network anywhere: On Demand, online or across mobile and connected TVs.

 

Music

ESCAPE THE FATE Release ‘Broken Heart’ Video Ahead Of New Album

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RELEASE THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR
 ‘BROKEN HEART’
 WATCH HERE

TAKEN FROM THE BRAND NEW ALBUM
I AM HUMAN
OUT MARCH 30TH VIA BETTER NOISE RECORDS
(PRE-ORDER)

American rock band Escape the Fate are excited to share the music video for their latest single ‘Broken Heart’, which features on the forthcoming studio album I Am Human, out March 30th via better Noise Record/Eleven Seven.

Directed by Frankie Nasso (Body Count, Steel Panther) and featuring an array of stunning camera work, the video for ‘Broken Heart’ pairs its slick production quality with the intense theme of the track which tackles the inner, emotional tug-of-war of a romantic breakup and the gratifying relief of finally moving on.

WATCH ‘BROKEN HEART’ ON YOUTUBE HERE

Having recently completed their UK/European headline tour, Escape The Fate are now set to return to Northern America for a number of headline appearances, dates supporting labelmates Papa Roach, as well as a run of shows in Australia and New Zealand celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their classic album, This War Is Ours. Tickets for all dates are on sale now with more info to be found on Escape the Fate’s official website HERE.

The new album I Am Human was produced by GRAMMY® Award-nominated producer Howard Benson [My Chemical Romance, Adam Lambert], and sees an evolution of Escape the Fate’s sound that brings the band back to the excitement of their roots.

People will always undoubtedly bond over the experiences of love, loss, and life. On the new album, Escape The Fate transmit a raw, real, and relatable narrative through airtight songcraft, lyrical honesty, and stadium-worthy delivery indicative of a shared human experience.

“I hope this album can be the soundtrack to good times and memories our fans create,” says lead vocalist Craig Mabbit. “I hope they get their own emotions out singing these songs with us at shows. I hope it’s part of the healing process. That’s what these stories do for us.”

I Am Human is available to pre-order now HERE, and you can check out the lyric videos to the new tracks ‘Do You Love Me?’, ‘I Am Human’ and ‘Empire’ below.

WATCH: ‘DO YOU LOVE ME?’ (YOUTUBE)
WATCH: ‘I AM HUMAN’ (YOUTUBE)
WATCH: ‘EMPIRE’ (YOUTUBE)

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Death Team’s MAYKA Releases Debut Single ‘Rich’

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‘RICH’
DEBUT SINGLE OUT NOW
VIA WARNER MUSIC
LISTEN ON SPOTIFY / SOUNDCLOUD

FIRST SOLO RELEASE FROM THE SINGER OF ELECTRO POP DUO
DEATH TEAM

Swedish producer and singer MAYKA has today released her debut single ‘Rich’ through Warner Music.

Opening with sultry future bass before breaking into a huge anthemic pop chorus, ‘Rich’ finds MAYKA celebrating the true finer things in life including love, relationships and friendships while casting away materialistic ideologies. The single is produced by LIOHN who also was behind Axwell & Ingrosso’s smash hits ‘More Than You Know’ and ‘Renegade’.

Regarding the single MAYKA says, “From the beginning ‘Rich’ was about a relationship scenario – I pictured hanging with someone who’s just showing off, bragging and being fake. But lately the song feels more like a message from my subconscious to myself – that I’m the one who should stop aiming for superficial goals like money and success. Either way it’s about being more real and authentic, focusing on the joy of living, sharing and creating instead of chasing highs and trying to be something you’re not. Soundwise I think it feels like a perfect mix between MGMT, Lorde and Britney Spears. But with a little nice bass, hip-hop and trap stuff going on.”

The single marks the first release of the solo project from Mayka Edd, one half of the acclaimed electro-pop-rap duo Death Team, who have gained high profile support from the likes of Charli XCX, The Guardian, Noisey, SPIN Magazine, DIY among many others over a string of fantastic singles.

Before Death Team, Mayka first rose to prominence in dance music as a DJ and producer playing at parties across the US and Asia, while also running her own show on Swedish Radio P3.

She became obsessively dedicated to learning everything she possibly could about production, mixing and DJing, but being a female in the male-dominated electronic music scene meant that she was all too often considered to be a novelty rather than an artist who deserved equal respect. Rather than break in the face of adversity, Mayka resolved to battle back against a culture ruled by mansplaining DJs.

Now as a solo artist she hopes to inspire a new wave of young female talent to pursue their own passion projects in the arts and beyond. The essence of her message is simple:

Follow your dreams, don’t be afraid to fail, be who you want to be, and carve out your own place in society.

Movies

THE DARKEST MINDS | First Trailer and Poster Released!

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From the producers of Stranger Things and Arrival comes the latest YA survival thriller THE DARKEST MINDS. 20th Century Fox has released the first trailer and poster for the film, which stars Amandla Stenberg, Mandy Moore and Gwendoline Christie!

SYNOPSIS: When teens mysteriously develop powerful new abilities, they are declared a threat by the government and detained. Sixteen-year-old Ruby, one of the most powerful young people anyone has encountered, escapes her camp and joins a group of runaway teens seeking safe haven. Soon this newfound family realizes that, in a world in which the adults in power have betrayed them, running is not enough and they must wage a resistance, using their collective power to take back control of their future.

THE DARKEST MINDS
Release: August 3, 2018
Directed by: Jennifer Yuh Nelson
Screenplay by: Chad Hodge
Based upon the novel by: Alexandra Bracken
Produced by: Shawn Levy, Dan Levine
Cast: Amandla Stenberg, Mandy Moore and Gwendoline Christie

THE DARKEST MINDS hits theaters everywhere on August 3, 2018!

THE DARKEST MINDS Official Channels:

Official Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | #TheDarkestMinds

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Dawson’s Creek Reunion Photos Exclusively for Entertainment Weekly

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Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to get nostalgic AF!

Entertainment Weekly revealed this morning that they have several collectible covers of their magazine that will be released on Friday, March 30th.

The exclusive covers feature the cast of Dawson’s Creek (James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, Michelle Williams and Busy Phillips), and were shot by Marc Hom on March 12, 2018 in NYC. The additional reunion photos also feature cast members Kerr Smith, Meredith Monroe and Mary Beth Peil.

The cast reunited for the 20th Anniversary to reminisce about their time on the show.

You can read the full article written by Tim Stack by clicking HERE.

According to Entertainment Weekly:

You can buy the full set of five covers HERE. Or you can purchase the individual covers featuring James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, Michelle Williams & Busy Phillips or the original foursome online or at Barnes & Noble.

From left to right, t of Dawson’s Creek photographed exclusively for Entertainment Weekly by Marc Hom on March 12, 2018 in Los Angeles.
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BAD SAMARITAN WonderCon Exclusive Video of David Tennant

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Fan-Owned Legion M Reveals WonderCon-Exclusive Video of David Tennant Reacting to BAD SAMARITAN Fans Freaking Out

Bad Samaritan director-producer Dean Devlin (Independence Day, Stargate, Godzilla) revealed a special treat during the Legion M WonderCon panel Friday evening–an exclusive video of the psychological thriller’s star, David Tennant, reacting to fans seeing the Bad Samaritan trailer for the very first time.  Tennant’s turn as the villainous Cale Erendreich is raising eyebrows and freaking out fans of the Doctor Who star.

TV

Camson Takes the Honor of being part of MASTER CHEF JUNIOR, Tries to Learn as much as Possible

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Camson. Age: 13.Hometown: Fleming Island, FL.
Signature Dish: Medium-Rare Sirloin Steak with Asparagus and Mashed Potatoes.
CR: Michael Becker / FOX. © 2018 / FOX Broadcasting.

Written by Jesus Figueroa

Contestant Camson auditioned and took the challenge to be part of “Master Chef Junior” to sharpen his skills and learn more throughout no matter the outcome.

The opportunity to be around likeminded kids opened the opportunity to make friends and learn from each other, while having the judges give feedback helped sharpen his skills.

“It’s such a crazy thing being chosen out of 15,000 or so kids that auditioned for ‘Master Chef Junior,'” Camson said. “That’s just ridiculous even being chosen for it. even just being friends with everyone and making the experiences and memories with everyone.”

“Master Chef Junior” may be a competition but Camson said the kids were mostly very friendly and fun to be around.

But the person he most learned from was Chef Gordon Ramsey who instilled in Camson the concept of “No color, no flavor.”

From being a foodie, Camson got a passion for cooking and being adventurous with the food he tried.

Camson would help his parent in the kitchen and would get more and more responsibility as he got older, from there he started challenging himself to do more complex dishes.

Spicy food became Camson’s favorite and he will be cooking some on “Master Chef Junior” as well as taking some traditional dishes and putting a twist to them.

“With all the competing it was always very high energy and, you would think it would be very competitive with all the kids, and it was, it was also alot of fun,” Camson said.

Watch Camson compete on “Master Chef Junior” Fridays 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT on FOX

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MASTER CHEF JUNIOR Contestant Emily Brings Her Passion for Cooking to Set

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Emily. Age: 9. Hometown: Sylmar, CA.
Signature Dish: Tamales with Homemade Red Sauce.
Photo Credit: Michael Becker / FOX. © 2018 / FOX Broadcasting.

Written by Jesus Figueroa

“Master Chef Junior” contestant Emily started cooking when her babysitter would cook with her and show her all the gadgets they could use to cook.

Emily first learned to cook from her parents, but she would be excited to see her babysitter use different gadgets to make food.

“(The judges and mentors) helped me improve as a cook,” Emily said.

The judges would teach techniques and would encourage the contestants to gain as much knowledge as possible, but the contestants would gain experience from what they shared with each other.

The contestants would share techniques on how to cut ingredients and different ways to make different foods which was something Emily enjoyed.

“To know I was on (the show) made me feel special,” Emily said. “It’s so awesome to see so many people who love cooking as much as me.”

Emily’s passion for cooking was nurtured while being a part of “Master Chef Junior,” but also brought new interests to light.

Learning much more about cooking while on the show brought baking to Emily’s attention.

“I like cooking alot of savory food, but I’ve been leaning more towards baking now,” Emily said. “I feel like (baking) is a little more exciting because you can experiement more with the sweet flavors.”

Watch Emily on “Master Chef Junior” Fridays 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT On FOX.

Entertainment News

Save now on SEP7IMO DIA By Cirque du Soleil

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As a valued friends, we are giving you exclusive access to save $10 for SEP7IMO DIA – No Descansaré by Cirque du Soleil at the Forum May 3-6.

“SEP7IMO DIA” conjures a world outside of time – a place where emotions ebb and flow like the tide, pulsing to the rhythm of Soda Stereo emblematic songs.

A cast of 35 performers take the audience through a series of visual, acrobatic and artistic tableaux that mix breathtaking feats of physical prowess with moments of poetic beauty, using the musical realm of Soda Stereo as a springboard for exploration.

 

Music

Nahko Announces New Acoustic EP ‘Hamakua’

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ANNOUNCES NEW ACOUSTIC EP
HAMAKUA
OUT 13TH APRIL
LISTEN TO THE TITLE TRACK HERE


AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH
NAHKO & TREVOR HALL
LONDON, GLASTONBURY, COPENHAGEN & LEEDS
**SOLD OUT**
PLUS VENUE UPGRADES

Following the release of his critically acclaimed album My Name Is Bear last year, Nahko has announced he will release a new three track EP, Hamakua, on April 13th.

‘Hamakua’ is the third single to be taken from My Name Is Bear and is joined on the EP by brand new acoustic versions of the singles ‘Dragonfly’ and ‘Be Here Now’, shedding a more intimate and touching light on these tracks which trace his formative years as an artist, and give a flavour of the forthcoming European acoustic tour.

A hugely accomplished pianist and guitarist, the shows will bring a different interpretation to both his new solo work and his catalogue with Medicine For The People.

After selling out London, Glastonbury and Leeds, an extra matinee show was added in Glastonbury and venues were upgraded to higher capacities in Copenhagen and Stockholm. With huge demand, the matinee show has now sold out, as has the upgraded date in Copenhagen.

UK/EUROPEAN TOUR APRIL 2018

18th – Whelans, Dublin
19th – Phoenix, Exeter
20th – Belgrave, Leeds **SOLD OUT**
21st – Assembly Rooms, Glastonbury (Matinee) **SOLD OUT**
21st – Assembly Rooms, Glastonbury **SOLD OUT**
23rd – Omeara, London **SOLD OUT**
24th – Komedia, Brighton
25th – Nalen, Stockholm *VENUE UPGRADED*
26th – Kuudes Linja, Helsinki
28th – Parkteatret – Oslo
29th – Vega, Copenhagen **SOLD OUT**

Tickets are available here: myticket.co.uk/artists/nahko-trevorhall

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Patrick Schwarzenegger Talks About the Emotional Journey of Being in MIDNIGHT SUN

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Written by Jesus Figueroa

An emotionally charged “Midnight Sun” takes on the serious topic of being in a relationship with someone with a terminal illness in a respectful manner which doesn’t engulf the entire story.

Patrick Schwarzenegger is entrusted to play Charlie, the love interest who unknowingly falls for the terminally ill Katie, played by Bella Thorne.

The emotional task Schwarzenegger takes on was massive and due to the shooting schedule became much more challenging than what the script called for.

“Unfortunately for this movie its in Vancouver and you never know when you will get sunshine, so we had a sunny day on the second day, so we filmed the whole end on the second day,” Schwarzenegger said. “All the boat scenes, the car scenes, all the stuff was filmed the second day, so that was tough.”

Finding out the end to a story driven by emotion and leading to the emotional climax which ties the entire story together which couldn’t have happened if not for the trust Schwarzenegger had for Thorne and the way they worked together to best come to the the right emotions needed for each scene.

The work between the two main stars helped to make a connection, to push each other to a new level of acting which worked for the emotions they each needed to convey.

Building a trust with director Scott Speer also made for an easier time getting into the mindset for the emotions as shooting went along, Schwarzenegger said. Allowing the director to dig into life experiences made it easier to get to the emotional state needed.

“I love a romance, a love story and obviously this isn’t your ordinary love story,” Schwarzenegger said. “It deals with a character, which is portrayed by Bella Thorne, that has a real rare genetic disease called XP, in which even the smallest amount of sunlight can be proven deadly.”

Schwarzenegger was thrilled to be the character to pull Katie out of her world and help her feel like a normal person.

Although there is precautions that Katie takes to not be in the sun while keeping a semi-normal relationship with Charlie, the movie doesn’t treat Katie’s disease as a crutch to make the audience feel pity and treats Katie and the relationship with dignity.

MIDNIGHT SUN
In Theaters Now

 

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DOLORES, Acclaimed Portrait of Activist Icon Dolores Huerta, Premieres on Independent Lens March 27 on PBS

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Online Streaming Begins March 28

 

One of the most important, yet least known activists of our time, Dolores Huerta was an equal partner in founding the first farm workers union with César Chávez.

Tirelessly leading the fight for racial and labor justice, Huerta evolved into one of the most defiant feminists of the 20th century — and she continues the fight to this day, at 87.

Directed by Peter Bratt, and produced by Bratt and Brian Benson, “Dolores” premieres on Independent Lens March 27 at 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS.

With unprecedented access to this intensely private mother of 11, “Dolores” chronicles Huerta’s life from her childhood in Stockton to her early years with the United Farm Workers, from her work with the headline-making grape boycott launched in 1965 to her role in the feminist movement of the 70s to her continued work as a fearless activist.

Featuring interviews with Gloria Steinem, Luis Valdez, Hillary Clinton, Angela Davis, her children and more, “Dolores” is an intimate and inspiring portrait of a passionate champion of the oppressed and an indomitable woman willing to accept the personal sacrifices involved in committing one’s life to social change.

“In the 1970s, the national grape boycott that Dolores Huerta helped organize played out in the small rural Minnesota farming community where I grew up — supported by our Catholic church along with tens of thousands of religious organizations across the country,” Lois Vossen, Independent Lens executive producer, said. “More than 40 years later, Dolores is still an indefatigable architect for social change on behalf of poor, underrepresented people, urging them to seek self-determination with her refrain ‘Si Se Puede’ (‘Yes We Can’).”

Visit the “Dolores” page on Independent Lens, which features more information about the film. The film will be available for online viewing on the site beginning February 27.

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About Dolores Huerta
Dolores Clara Fernández was born on April 10, 1930, in Dawson, a small mining town in New Mexico; she spent most of her childhood and early adult life in Stockton, California, where she and her two brothers moved with their mother following their parents’ divorce. Independent and entrepreneurial, her mother was an active participant in community affairs.

After graduating from high school, Dolores earned a teaching degree, married and had two daughters. Seeing her students come to school with empty stomachs and bare feet inspired her lifelong commitment to correcting economic injustice. She found her calling as an organizer while serving in the leadership of the Stockton Community Service Organization (CSO). During this time, she founded the Agricultural Workers Association, set up voter registration drives and pressed local governments for barrio improvements.

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@Thisfunktional Talks With Walter Martinez, Bob Barboza PACIFIC RIM UPRISING East LA Rising Event

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Walter Martinez, IT manager and Instructor of Robotics at California State University, Long Beach, and Bob Barboza, Barboza Space Center in Long Beach California, talk with Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional of Thisfunktional.com, about robotics during an event at East LA Rising inspired by “Pacific Rim Uprising.”

Martinez talks about wanting to inspire young minds to go into a STEM field, having been very  young when he decided robotics is what he wanted to do and a few easy tips for starting off.

Barboza talks about some advances in robotics, the great feeling of working with youth and a fellowship at the Barboza Space Center in long Beach for students interested in the field of Robotics.

PACIFIC RIM UPRISING
Opens In Theaters March 23
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@Thisfunktional Habla Con Matias Novoa ENEMIGO INTIMO

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Actor Matias Novoa habla con Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional de Thisfunktional.com, de su rollo en la super serie de Telemundo “Enemigo Intimo.”

Novoa habla de su rollo en la serie, tener que ser dos personajes y mas de la super serie.

ENEMIGO INTIMO
En Telemundo Lunes A Viernes De 10p.m./9c
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Shawn Mendes Drops Two New Singles Ahead Of New Album

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Shawn Mendes dropped two new singles this week in preparation for his forthcoming album. “In My Blood” was released at midnight on March 22 and “Lost In Japan” was released at midnight this morning. The internet has lost its chill, ladies and gentlemen.

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“In My Blood” is the first single from Mendes’ upcoming third album. The singer/songwriter’s last LP, Illuminate, came out in September of 2016. It debuted at Number One.

On a personal level, I don’t think I’ve ever related to a song as much as I do with “In My Blood.”  In the clip below, Shawn discusses the song with Zane Lowe (full interview will be up on Apple Music soon) and says that despite the song sounding sad, he’s actually ok. I think a common misconception regarding people who experience anxiety is that they’re not ok. That they’re always reclusive and in this state of sadness. I’m sure some do experience it in that way, but not everyone is in a constant state of anxiety. I appreciate the fact that Shawn wrote a song about that sort of battle with feeling anxious and like things can’t get better, but that it’s not in his blood to just give up.

I’m not sure when I started experiencing anxiety, but I was triggered when my grandparents passed away within 5 months of each other. Within the next two years, I lost my Abuela (my last remaining grandparent), my golden retriever and my father. Anxiety does something to you that is hard to explain to someone who is unaware of what it feels like. I’ve had friends disappear because they can’t understand why I don’t want to be with a large group of people I don’t know. I’ve had friends not invite me to baby showers and birthday get-togethers because they assume I’ll decline the invite. What they don’t understand is that I don’t always feel like that, but when I feel unappreciated and unloved by those that I care about, it puts me back in that anxious mood. Anxiety is a tricky thing to manage. It’s important to listen to those around you. Don’t dismiss their feelings just because you don’t understand them. Listen to them. Try and learn ways that help them through whatever it is they’re going through rather than telling them to just get over it. That doesn’t help.

“In My Blood” encompasses those feelings with a sound that is very Shawn Mendes/Kings of Leon and it’s absolutely fantastic. Not to mention the fact that he’s been working with Ryan Tedder, Teddy Geiger and other legends on the new album. Here’s a note that Shawn posted on his social media prior to the release of the new track:

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You can check out the track on Apple Music and anywhere else you stream music. Let me know what you think. Do you relate to the song as well?

Shawn Mendes Official Channels:

Official Site | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

 

 

 

TV

New Series: SPLITTING UP TOGETHER

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Don’t miss the new comedy series from Executive Producer, Ellen DeGeneres, which airs Tuesday, March 27 at 9:30/8:30c!

SYNOPSIS: The story of a couple whose marriage is reignited by their divorce.

The show stars Kelsey Asbille (One Tree Hill), Jenna Fischer (The Office), Oliver Hudson (Scream Queens), Olivia Keville and Sander Thomas.

SPLITTING UP TOGETHER looks like it’s going to be a hilarious new series for ABC! Each episode will run 30 minutes, with the Pilot episode airing March 27th. Will you be watching? Personally, I’d watch anything that Ellen DeGeneres has a hand in putting out. Her comedic timing is spot on, and I can’t wait to see what Jenna Fischer and Oliver Hudson have put together as the lead characters.

Movies

Watch: DEADPOOL 2 | The Trailer Released!

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Behold the Second Coming, as the Merc with a Mouth delivers unto you a new trailer for the highly anticipated DEADPOOL 2 from 20th Century Fox!

SYNOPSIS: After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming Mayberry’s hottest bartender while also learning to cope with his lost sense of taste. Searching to regain his spice for life, as well as a flux capacitor, Wade must battle ninjas, the yakuza, and a pack of sexually aggressive canines, as he journeys around the world to discover the importance of family, friendship, and flavor – finding a new taste for adventure and earning the coveted coffee mug title of World’s Best Lover.

DEADPOOL 2 hits theaters everywhere on May 18, 2018!

DEADPOOL 2 Official Channels:

Official Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | #Deadpool

Movies

Watch: TAG Trailer | In Theaters June 15

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For one month every year, five highly competitive friends hit the ground running in a no-holds-barred game of tag they’ve been playing since the first grade—risking their necks, their jobs and their relationships to take each other down with the battle cry: “You’re It!”

This year, the game coincides with the wedding of their only undefeated player, which should finally make him an easy target. But he knows they’re coming…and he’s ready.

Based on a true story, the New Line Cinema comedy TAG shows how far some guys will go to be the last man standing.

TAG is directed by Jeff Tomsic (Comedy Central’s Broad City), with a starring ensemble cast led by Ed Helms (The Hangover movies, We’re the Millers), Jake Johnson (TV’s New Girl), Annabelle Wallis (The Mummy), Rashida Jones (TV’s Parks and Recreation), Isla Fisher (Now You See Me), Leslie Bibb (Iron Man 2), Hannibal Buress (Neighbors), with Jon Hamm (Baby Driver, TV’s Mad Men) and Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker, The Town).

The TAG screenplay was written by Rob McKittrick (Waiting) and Mark Steilen (TV’s Mozart in the Jungle), screen story by Mark Steilen, and based on the Wall Street Journal article entitled It Takes Planning, Caution to Avoid Being It, by Russell Adams. The film is produced by Todd Garner and Mark Steilen, with executive producers Hans Ritter, Richard Brener, Walter Hamada and Dave Neustadter.

The creative filmmaking team includes director of photography Larry Blanford, editor Josh Crockett, production designer David Sandefur, and costume designer Denise Wingate.

TAG is set for a June 15, 2018 release.

TAG Official Channels:

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First Look: THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME Teaser Trailer

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Hey there, movie lovers!

We got our first glimpse at the new comedy starring Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon, Justin Theroux and Gillian Anderson, and it looks absolutely hilarious! Check out the teaser trailer below and stay tuned for more information on THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME.

SYNOPSIS: Audrey (Mila Kunis) and Morgan (Kate McKinnon), two thirty-year-old best friends in Los Angeles, are thrust unexpectedly into an international conspiracy when Audrey’s ex-boyfriend shows up at their apartment with a team of deadly assassins on his trail. Surprising even themselves, the duo jump into action, on the run throughout Europe from assassins and a suspicious-but-charming British agent, as they hatch a plan to save the world.

THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME is out in theaters August 3, 2018

And if you needed any more proof of how hilarious these women are, check out this clip of them on Ellen yesterday!

THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME Official Channels:

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