Michael Bublé jokes that his kids tanked their big acting debut in his video

Michael Bublé jokes that his kids tanked their big acting debut in his video
Michael Bublé jokes that his kids tanked their big acting debut in his video
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If you’ve seen Michael Bublé‘s video for “I’ll Never Not Love You,” you probably know that the final shot reveals that his wife, Luisana Lopilato, is pregnant with their fourth child. That scene also features a rare joint appearance by the couple’s kids: sons Noah and Eli, and daughter Vida. But as Michael tells ABC Audio, getting that shot — in which the kids walk out of a grocery store with their parents — was much harder than it might have seemed.

“That took like 15 takes and there were all unusable!” Michael laughs. “[The kids] were fighting. They were cold. Vida was crying, Eli pulled her hair. And so we finally took the one that was just good enough. And in that one, my son Noah kept staring at the camera!”

And as Michael notes, his efforts to stop Noah were ineffective, because, the singer suspects, the kid has inherited his love of being in the spotlight.

“I kept saying, ‘Babe, don’t look! Don’t look at the camera!'” Michael says with a laugh. “But he couldn’t help himself…he just couldn’t help himself! So there’s some Poppy in there, I think. You know, he saw the camera [and went], ‘Oooh! Camera! Oooh! Attention!'” 

Noah also seems to have inherited some musical talent from his Poppy: Not only can the eight-year-old play piano, but he actually co-wrote the title track of Michael’s latest album, Higher.

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A modern take on a beloved classic film: ‘Sneakerella’ on Disney+ is the younger generation’s “original”

A modern take on a beloved classic film: ‘Sneakerella’ on Disney+ is the younger generation’s “original”
A modern take on a beloved classic film: ‘Sneakerella’ on Disney+ is the younger generation’s “original”
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If you haven’t yet had a chance to check out the new Disney+ movie Sneakerella, here’s a quick synopsis: think Cinderella but with female empowerment, a fairy Godfather and instead of the coveted glass slipper, it’s a hot sneaker that’s left behind. The modern-day musical takes viewers on a reimagined journey of the classic fairytale, infusing hip hop and sneaker culture throughout, on the search for the sneaker’s owner, El, played by Chosen Jacobs.

Director Elizabeth Rosenbaum told ABC Audio the script’s theme of sneaker culture was a universal one and while the story had no “race or ethnicity assigned to any of the characters,” the most fitting main star was Jacobs — a young Black boy from Atlanta who in real life loves sneakers just as much as El.

“Sneakers transcend everything, no matter where you’re from,” Jacobs said. “I love Air Forces. I can go to Nebraska and find someone who’s immigrated from Japan and they’re [also] like, ‘Oh, I love Air Forces.'”

Jacobs says no matter your age, race or religion, any and everyone can relate to “putting on that first-day-of-school outfit … your shoe was a big part of that.”

What’s really “dope” is the story’s broad range of representation, says rising star Lexi Underwood, who plays mogul-in-the-making Kira King. “The mere fact that it’s sneakers, music, culture — all those things bring us together and make us a community,” she said.

The ‘OG’ of the cast, NBA legend John Salley, can attest. Having grown up a part of New York’s preeminent sneaker and fashion world, he said the film speaks the language of the arts. And just as The Wizard of Oz follow-up The Wiz resonated with its generation, today’s kids are “going to say Sneakerella before they say Cinderella.” 

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Harry Styles says he and his One Direction bandmates have “a very deep love for each other”

Harry Styles says he and his One Direction bandmates have “a very deep love for each other”
Harry Styles says he and his One Direction bandmates have “a very deep love for each other”
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Harry Styles assured fans that although One Direction is on an indefinite hiatus, he and his former bandmates have “a very deep love” for one another.

Speaking to Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe about his forthcoming album, Harry’s House, the Grammy winner reflected on his start in music. “I feel really lucky that we always had each other,” he explained of their shared experience in the spotlight as teenagers. He added they operated as a “unit that felt like you could keep each other in check and you could just have someone else who gets it.”

Calling his time with 1D “priceless,” Harry continued, “I think there is very much a respect between all of us … and that is something that you can’t really undo.” The “As It Was” singer added he and his former bandmates still have “a very deep love for each other.”

Looking ahead, Harry’s new album, Harry’s House, arrives this Friday. “This is my favorite album at the moment, and I love it so much,” he raved. Saying he is “the most relaxed he ever felt” when it comes to releasing new music, he attested, “I no longer feel like my overall happiness is dependent on whether a song goes here or goes here.”

Part of his relaxation comes from putting up healthy boundaries and realizing his career doesn’t define him — it’s the other way around. Part of that epiphany happened when Harry was unable to promote his sophomore album, Fine Line, because of the pandemic.

“It was somehow more powerful for me because I kind of just got to watch it do its thing,” he recalled. “By the time we went out touring, I’d finished this album and I got to play those songs with knowledge of what was next.”

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Alice in Chains & Breaking Benjamin add new date to co-headlining tour

Alice in Chains & Breaking Benjamin add new date to co-headlining tour
Alice in Chains & Breaking Benjamin add new date to co-headlining tour
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Alice in Chains‘ co-headlining tour with Breaking Benjamin just got a bit bigger.

The two bands have added a new date to the outing, taking place October 7 in Holmdel, New Jersey. As with the rest of the tour, Bush will also be on the bill.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 20, at 10 a.m. ET.

As previously reported, the Alice and Benjamin tour will kick off August 10 in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, and will wrap up October 8 in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit AliceinChains.com.

Alice in Chains released their latest album, Rainier Fog, in 2018. Breaking Benjamin’s most recent release is their 2020 acoustic compilation, Aurora. Bush dropped their newest album, The Kingdom, also in 2020.

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Expecting Bishop Briggs “bask[s] in the naivety of it all” while celebrating first Mother’s Day

Expecting Bishop Briggs “bask[s] in the naivety of it all” while celebrating first Mother’s Day
Expecting Bishop Briggs “bask[s] in the naivety of it all” while celebrating first Mother’s Day
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This month, Bishop Briggs celebrated her first Mother’s Day.

The “River” artist, who revealed this past April that she’s expecting her first child, tells ABC Audio that she was “curious” what Mother’s Day would mean to her, given her own mother’s opinion on the holiday.

“I definitely grew up with a mom that felt every single day is Mother’s Day,” Bishop laughs. “She was very particular that we wouldn’t celebrate on Mother’s Day, it should be happening every day of the year.”

On her Mother’s Day, Bishop found the occasion to be a “really nice day to just be connected to whatever is gonna be happening soon.” She also saw it as opportunity to start a new Mother’s Day tradition — that is, however, before reality took over.

“In the morning, my husband and I just had breakfast in bed, and I was, like, ‘Every Mother’s Day, we should do this! Just a chill breakfast in bed!'” Bishop laughs. “And I just realized how naive I sounded. Even if there’s breakfast in bed, it is gonna be chaotic.”

She adds, “It was nice that this first year we could sort of, like, bask in the naivety of it all of, like, ‘Wow! It’s just so calm!'”

The same day Bishop announced her pregnancy, she released two new songs, “High Water” and “Art of Survival.” Both tracks were written about her sister, Kate, who passed away last year.

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Edgar Winter says Steve Lukather delivered “wild, crazy” guitar solo on his new “Rock ‘n’ Roll Hoochie Koo” cover

Edgar Winter says Steve Lukather delivered “wild, crazy” guitar solo on his new “Rock ‘n’ Roll Hoochie Koo” cover
Edgar Winter says Steve Lukather delivered “wild, crazy” guitar solo on his new “Rock ‘n’ Roll Hoochie Koo” cover
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Edgar Winter‘s latest album, Brother Johnny, which was released in April, is a star-studded tribute to his late sibling Johnny Winter.

The 17-track collection includes a version of “Rock ‘n’ Roll Hoochie Koo,” a song written by Rick Derringer that Johnny first recorded in 1970 with his band Johnny Winter And, which featured Derringer, and that Rick subsequently had a solo hit with in 1973.

Edgar’s version features guitar work by Toto‘s Steve “Luke” Lukather, who also is a longtime member of Ringo Starr‘s All Starr Band. Edgar tells ABC Audio that he specifically chose Lukather to play on the track because he envisioned a Jimi Hendrix-style solo that he knew Luke could deliver.

“I wanted it wild, crazy, sort of twisted and demented. And I knew that Steve would do exactly that,” Winter explains. “I said, ‘I know…Steve [is] gonna play something different than Rick would ever have played or completely different than Johnny ever would have played’…And, man, Luke delivered.”

Edgar adds, “He played exactly what I was hoping he would. And I didn’t really tell him anything, I just know Luke and know more or less how he thinks and navigates things, and he always likes to push the envelope.”

Lukather has been a member of Ringo’s All Starr Band since 2012, while Edgar recently rejoined the group after previously playing with Ringo and company from 2006 to 2011. Speaking about Luke’s personality, Edgar notes, “[H]e has this rough, raw sense of humor, sometimes perverse, that we all love.”

Other artists featured on Brother Johnny include Ringo, Joe Walsh, ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons, The Doobie BrothersMichael McDonald and John McFee, ex-Allman Brothers Band members Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks and late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, among many others.

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‘Schitt’s Creek’ star Sarah Levy expecting first child with husband Graham Outerbridge

‘Schitt’s Creek’ star Sarah Levy expecting first child with husband Graham Outerbridge
‘Schitt’s Creek’ star Sarah Levy expecting first child with husband Graham Outerbridge
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Schitt’s Creek star Sarah Levy is going to be a mom!

Taking to Instagram on Monday, the 35-year-old actress announced the news with a photo of herself wearing striped shorts, a half unbuttoned linen top, and a fedora while cradling her growing baby bump. 

“We’ll take all the salt & vinegar chips and the hottest hot sauce you have, thx,” she captioned the snapshot

This is the first child for Levy and her husband, Graham Outerbridge. The two tied the knot in October 2021, which the actress celebrated in a sweet post captioned, “Bells are ringing 10.16.2021.”

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EMS, police officers among seven injured in explosion at Baltimore-area nail salon

EMS, police officers among seven injured in explosion at Baltimore-area nail salon
EMS, police officers among seven injured in explosion at Baltimore-area nail salon
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(WINDSOR MILL, Md.) — Police officers and EMS providers are among the seven people injured following an explosion at a nail salon in Windsor Mill, Maryland, Monday night, authorities said.

Four police officers, two EMS providers and one civilian were hospitalized after the “minor explosion” at a strip mall, the Baltimore County Fire Department said.

The explosion took place at the Libra Nails & Spa on the 1700 block of N. Rolling Road. The fire department responded to a call for a commercial building fire possibly involving hazardous materials, it said.

Investigators were called to the scene for possible criminal activity, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is assisting the investigation, ABC News Baltimore affiliate WMAR-TV reported.

The fire is under control, authorities said.

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Scoreboard roundup — 5/16/22

Scoreboard roundup — 5/16/22
Scoreboard roundup — 5/16/22
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(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit 3, Tampa Bay 2
NY Yankees 6, Baltimore 2
Boston 6, Houston 3
Toronto 6, Seattle 2
Texas 7, LA Angels 4
Chi White Sox 5, Kansas City 3
Minnesota 3, Oakland 1

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Miami 8, Washington 2
Chi Cubs 9, Pittsburgh 0
Milwaukee 1, Atlanta 0
San Francisco 7, Colorado 6
L.A. Dodgers 5, Arizona 4
St. Louis at NY Mets (Postponed)

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White House expands flights to Cuba, reverses other Trump admin restrictions

White House expands flights to Cuba, reverses other Trump admin restrictions
White House expands flights to Cuba, reverses other Trump admin restrictions
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(WASHINGTON) — The White House announced a historic shift in its policy toward Cuba Monday night, saying that for the first time in six decades it will sign off on an American company investing in a private Cuba-based and Cuban-owned business.

The deal is pending approval by the Cuban government but could open the door for additional American dollars flowing to entrepreneurs in the island nation.

Additionally, the Biden administration said it would authorize flights to Cuba beyond Havana, reinstate the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program, which allows Cubans to join family members in the U.S. on a temporary basis with the potential for obtaining permanent status, and lift the $1,000 per quarter limit on remittances per sender-receiver pair and allow for donative (non-family) remittances.

The administration characterizes these moves as “measures to further support the Cuban people, providing them additional tools to pursue a life free from Cuban government oppression and to seek greater economic opportunities.”

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