South Korean Military States North Korea Has Fired Three Unidentified Projectiles

According to South Korea’s military, North Korea fired at least three unidentified projectiles off its east coast early Monday. 

Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement it detected the three launches made from a town in the North’s South Hamgyong province. The statement said South Korea’s military was monitoring North Korea for possible additional launches.

In recent days, North Korea said leader Kim Jong Un supervised two rounds of live-fire artillery exercises in its first weapons tests since late November. South Korea and some European countries protested against the launches. 

Nuclear talks between Pyongyang and Washington have remained stalled since the second summit between Kim and President Trump in Vietnam in Hanoi ended without any agreement.

South Korea’s military: North fires unidentified projectile

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Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard And Wife Hayley Expecting 3rd Child

Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and wife Hayley announced they are expecting their third child, posting the happy news on their Instagram pages. 

Tyler announced the news with a photo of the couple’s two children, Luca Reed, 6 months, and Olivia Rose, 2, saying: “Little brother, mommy and daddy are having another!” We were as surprised as Liv was and as speechless as Luca. #3under2.” Hayley shared the news on her Instagram with a photo of Luca and Liv, saying: “When Luca finds out he’s not the baby anymore…Surprise, here comes Hubbard baby #3!!”

Tyler and Hayley were married in July 2015.

Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard & Wife Hayley Expecting Baby No. 3!

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Congratulations are in order for Tyler Hubbard and his wife Hayley! The 33-year-old Florida…
 

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Old Dominion Cancels European Tour Dates Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Country group Old Dominion— consisting of Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Geoff Sprung, Brad Tursi and Whit Sellers—have cancelled five tour dates in Europe due to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. The five dates were in Berlin on March 7; Amsterdam on March 8; Dublin on March 13; London on March 14; and Glasgow on March 15, all as part of the C2C: Country To Country Festival.

The band made the announcement via Instagram: “After much consideration, we have decided to withdraw from our upcoming performances as part of the @c2cfestival in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dublin, London, and Glasgow. We are so sorry to disappoint our fans overseas; however, with the growing uncertainty and unpredictable nature of the virus that is spreading throughout the world, the safety and security of our entire team is the top priority. We are forever grateful for every opportunity we get to witness just how far our music is reaching, and we will be back across the world as soon as we can. Much love and thank you for your support. -Matthew, Trevor, Brad, Geoff & Whit”

Among the other artists slated to perform at C2C include Luke Combs, Eric Church, Darius Rucker, Charles Esten, Tanya Tucker, Brett Young, Tenille Townes, The Cadillac Three, Abby Anderson, Eric Paslay, Runaway June and Jordan Davis.

Old Dominion Pull Out of C2C Festival, Citing Coronavirus Threat

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Taylor Swift Donates $1M Towards Tennessee Tornado Relief Efforts

Taylor Swift has donated $1 million dollars to the Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund, which supports the communities hit by a string of tornadoes which destroyed parts of Tennessee, as well as assist the nonprofits helping the victims.  Two tornadoes struck central Tennessee last week, leaving at least 24 people dead and hundreds of buildings destroyed.

“Nashville is my home and the fact that so many people have lost their homes and so much more in Middle Tennessee is devastating to me,” Swift posted on Instagram, encouraging her fans to donate what they could. 

Other groups have donated funds to nonprofits on the ground, including the Tennessee Titans, which also chipped in $1 million. This isn’t the first time Swift has donated money toward relief efforts. In 2016, she also donated $1 million to Louisiana flood relief.

Taylor Swift Donates $1 Million to Fund Tornado Relief After Devastation in Tennessee: ‘Nashville is My Home’

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Netflix Releases ‘Ozark’ Season 3 Trailer

Back in January, Netflix unveiled the first look at Jason Bateman and Laura Linney‘s Emmy-winning drama “Ozark” via a short teaser and images. Now Netflix has releases the trailer for Season 3 of the series, which finds the Byrde family going all in on their various criminal enterprises, to violent results.

Here’s the official synopsis of season 3: “It’s six months later, the casino is up and running, but Marty and Wendy are fighting for control of the family’s destiny. Marty preaches keeping the status quo. Aided by an alliance with Helen and drug cartel leader Omar Navarro, Wendy plots for expansion. But when Wendy’s brother Ben comes into town, everyone’s lives are thrown into chaos.”

Take a look at the Season 3 trailer for ‘Ozark” at the link here.

New ‘Ozark’ Trailer: Here’s the First Look at Season 3 of Jason Bateman’s Crime Drama

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More drama and danger is coming for the Byrde family in the first trailer for Ozark Season 3….
 

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Court Allows Trump Administration To Block Migrants On Part Of Border

A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to keep the “Remain in Mexico” policy in place in Texas and New Mexico while it prepared for a challenge by the Supreme Court.

However, the ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco prevents the government from enforcing the policy unless the Supreme Court intervenes before March 12. The court said its decision last week to block to the policy will remain in effect for California and Arizona, as both states are under its jurisdiction.

The ruling gave the government more time to fight its legal battle to save the policy, but also means asylum seekers and migrants arriving at border points in California and Arizona will be allowed to await the outcomes of their cases in the United States. The appellate court last week upheld a lower court injunction stopping the policy, by which tens of thousands of asylum seekers remain in Mexico to await their U.S. hearings.

Court Blocks Trump’s ‘Remain In Mexico’ Policy Along Part Of The Border

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Drops Out Of Presidential Race

Sen. Elizabeth Warren suspended her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday, two days after she failed to win a single state primary, including her home state of Massachusetts. 

Warren made the announcement in a conference call with staff and supporters, saying:  “I know that when we set out, this was not what you ever wanted to hear. It is not the call I ever wanted to make. But I refuse to let disappointment blind me — or you — to what we’ve accomplished. This campaign became something special, and it wasn’t because of me. It was because of you. I am so proud of how you all fought this fight alongside me: You fought it with empathy and kindness and generosity — and of course, with enormous passion and grit.”

Warren consistently placed third and fourth on Super Tuesday and said the following day she would assess the future of her campaign. Michael Bloomberg, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg and entrepreneur Tom Steyer left the race in the days leading up to Super Tuesday, each endorsing Joe Biden.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren suspends her presidential run

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren suspends her presidential run after lackluster finishes on Super Tuesday.
 

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Mitchell Tenpenny, Devin Dawson, Hardy And More Set For Nashville Tornado Relief Concert

Just days after Nashville and portions of Tennessee were affected by a deadly tornado, the first benefit relief concert has been announced. Hosted by country singer Mitchell Tenpenny at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row bar and restaurant in the Lower Broadway entertainment district, the concert is set for Monday, March 9th. The show includes performances by “Mitchell Tenpenny & Friends,” including Devin Dawson, Hardy, Jessie James Decker, and the Band Camino. “More surprises” are teased, and the show is already sold-out.

All proceeds from the evening will benefit charities affiliated with the organization Hands on Nashville. Music gets underway at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, and a raffle and auction of various music memorabilia is also being held.

At least 24 people, including two in East Nashville, were killed in Tennessee when a powerful storm spawned a tornado early Tuesday evening. Country singer Chris Young donated $50,000 to relief efforts, while Kacey Musgraves is earmarking all proceeds from an online clothing sale to Tennessee tornado relief.

                

Mitchell Tenpenny, Devin Dawson, Hardy & More to Headline Tornado Relief Benefit Concert at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row

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Dierks Bentley’s Hot Country Knights Announce Debut Album, “The K Is Silent”

The Hot Country Knights— fronted by an incognito Dierks Bentley—have announced their debut album, The K Is Silent.  The album is scheduled to arrive on May 1.

The Hot Country Knights are comprised of Dierks’ road band performing ’90s-esque country tunes while donning aliases from the era. The Hot Country Knights feature lead singer Douglas “Doug” Douglason, lead bass player Trevor Travis, lead guitarist Marty Ray “Rayro” Roburn, fiddle player Terotej “Terry” Dvoraczekynski, steel guitarist Barry Van Ricky and percussionist Monte Montgomery.

The K Is Silent features 10 songs, including collaborations with Travis Tritt on “Pick Her Up” and Terri Clark on “You Make It Hard.” Dierks co-wrote five songs on the upcoming album, while songwriters Jim Beavers, Brett Beavers, Jon Randall, Brett Tyler and Jon Nite co-penned multiple tracks.

The Hot Country NIghts will also be on the road for their One Knight Stand Tour this spring. The 13-date tour kicks off on April 7 in San Diego, making additional stops in L.A., Boston, Atlanta, Nashville and more. 

Hot Country Knights Announce Full Album, ‘The K is Silent,’ Due Out in May

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HBO Max’s “Gossip Girl” Reboot Will Star Emily Alyn Lind In Lead Role

HBO Max has officially announced the first new member of the Gossip Girl reboot cast. Emily Alyn Lind will star in the forthcoming series, portraying a lead character in the series named Audrey, who “has been in a long term relationship and is beginning to wonder what more could be out there.” Lind has appeared in a slew of other projects, including Netflix’s The Babysitter and its sequel, and as the character Amanda Clarke on Revenge.  According to IMDb, her first role was in 2008’s The Secret Life of Bees, where she played a young version of Dakota Fanning’s character Lily.

Previously it was announced that the show is set eight years after the original Gossip Girl took place.  The show announced back in November that Kristen Bell would join the Gossip Girl cast once more as its OG narrator. The reboot will feature updates on what Serena, Blair, Nate, Dan, and the whole crew have been up to in the intervening years.

HBO Max’s ‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot Cast Is More Diverse Than The Original

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Attention, Upper East Siders: HBO Max’s Gossip Girl reboot cast has added five new faces…

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