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Noah Kahan launches new era with “The Great Divide” and massive 2026 Stadium Tour

Concert of Noah Kahan 25 February 2024. TivoliVredenburg Utrecht^ The Netherlands

Noah Kahan has officially ushered in his next chapter with the release of his new single, “The Great Divide,” which also serves as the title track for his upcoming fourth studio album, The Great Divide, arriving April 24.

Produced by longtime collaborator Gabe Simon alongside Grammy-winner Aaron Dessner, The Great Divide was recorded across a secluded farm outside Nashville, Gold Pacific Studios in Nashville, and Dessner’s renowned Long Pond Studio in New York.  The title track marks Kahan’s first new music since the breakout success of Stick Season (2022), the double-platinum album that featured the quadruple-platinum breakout hit “Stick Season.” Fans first heard Kahan perform “The Great Divide” during his 2024 We’ll All Be Here Forever Tour, where it quickly became a standout favorite.

Reflecting on the journey behind the album, Kahan shared, “The last five years have been the single most challenging, complicatedly beautiful, and life-altering of my career. I was somewhere I understood, and suddenly I was somewhere completely foreign. I was living in the opportunity I always wanted but felt disoriented and unsure of whether I deserved it. Writing for this album was a balancing act of trying to go back in time and move forward in the same moment. Songwriting has always been the way I reflect on my life, and I hope these songs show you a glimpse of what this journey has looked like.”

Alongside the release, Kahan announced a massive summer stadium run. The Great Divide Tour kicks off June 11 in Orlando and wraps Aug. 30 in Seattle, spanning 23 stadium dates across North America. Stops include high-profile venues such as Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, Citi Field, the Rose Bowl, Rogers Stadium in Toronto, and Coors Field in Denver, with Gigi Perez joining as support.

Sharing the news with fans, Kahan wrote: “I’m hitting the road this summer. Can’t wait to bring The Great Divide Tour to stadiums across North America! I’m also excited to have my friend Gigi Perez join me.  You can check out Kahan HQ for more information and details I’m so grateful to continue the mission of The Busyhead Project with this tour. I can’t wait to see all your beautiful faces “

Due to overwhelming demand, additional dates were added in Boston, Chicago, Queens, Orlando, and Denver. Kahan will now headline a third night at Fenway Park on July 8, following his memorable two-night run there in 2024, along with second shows at Citi Field, Wrigley Field, the Kia Center, and Coors Field.

Stream the ‘The Great Divide’ single – HERE.
Presave ‘The Great Divide’ album – HERE.

For tour ticket info, head to Ticketmstaer.

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Woman booked on suspicion of murder after gunshots are fired outside Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home

Rihanna attends the FENTY PUMA by Rihanna AW16 Collection during Fall 2016 New York Fashion Week at 23 Wall Street on February 12^ 2016 in New York City.

Police in Los Angeles have arrested a woman accused of firing multiple gunshots at the home of singer Rihanna on Sunday afternoon.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the suspect—identified as 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz—was taken into custody and booked on suspicion of attempted murder. Bail has been set at $10.225 million.

Officers responded around 1:15 p.m. to reports of gunfire at the singer’s residence in the Beverly Crest neighborhood near Beverly Hills. Investigators believe Ortiz stopped her vehicle outside the property and fired several rounds—reportedly between five and seven shots—from what police described as an AR-style rifle. Some of the bullets struck the home’s front gate, a wall, and a vehicle parked outside, though none penetrated the interior of the house. Authorities recovered seven “assault rifle casings” at the scene. No injuries were reported.

Police tracked the suspect’s white Tesla with the help of a helicopter. The vehicle was followed roughly eight miles away to the Sherman Oaks Galleria, where officers pulled Ortiz over and arrested her in a parking garage. LAPD spokesperson Armen Arias said, “When they pulled her over and took her into custody, they searched the vehicle and located an assault rifle and seven casings.”

According to law-enforcement sources Rihanna—whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty—was inside the house along with her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, and their children at the time of the incident.

A motive for the shooting has not yet been determined, and the investigation remains ongoing.

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Woman booked on suspicion of murder after gunshots are fired outside Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home

Rihanna attends the FENTY PUMA by Rihanna AW16 Collection during Fall 2016 New York Fashion Week at 23 Wall Street on February 12^ 2016 in New York City.

Police in Los Angeles have arrested a woman accused of firing multiple gunshots at the home of singer Rihanna on Sunday afternoon.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the suspect—identified as 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz—was taken into custody and booked on suspicion of attempted murder. Bail has been set at $10.225 million.

Officers responded around 1:15 p.m. to reports of gunfire at the singer’s residence in the Beverly Crest neighborhood near Beverly Hills. Investigators believe Ortiz stopped her vehicle outside the property and fired several rounds—reportedly between five and seven shots—from what police described as an AR-style rifle. Some of the bullets struck the home’s front gate, a wall, and a vehicle parked outside, though none penetrated the interior of the house. Authorities recovered seven “assault rifle casings” at the scene. No injuries were reported.

Police tracked the suspect’s white Tesla with the help of a helicopter. The vehicle was followed roughly eight miles away to the Sherman Oaks Galleria, where officers pulled Ortiz over and arrested her in a parking garage. LAPD spokesperson Armen Arias said, “When they pulled her over and took her into custody, they searched the vehicle and located an assault rifle and seven casings.”

According to law-enforcement sources Rihanna—whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty—was inside the house along with her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, and their children at the time of the incident.

A motive for the shooting has not yet been determined, and the investigation remains ongoing.

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‘Ted Lasso’ to return for Season 4 this summer on Apple TV+

The Cast of "Ted Lasso" attends the "Ted Lasso" - Season 3 Premiere. Westwood^ CA USA - March 7^ 2023

Apple TV+ has confirmed that Ted Lasso will return for its fourth season this summer, unveiling the news with a batch of first-look images shared on Instagram. Apple TV+ wrote in its announcement: “You better believe it. Ted Lasso returns this summer.”

The hit series continues to follow Ted’s unlikely journey from American football coach to English soccer manager—this time with a new team, a fresh challenge, and the same trademark optimism that made the show a global favorite. “In season four, Ted returns to Richmond, taking on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women’s football team,” the official description reads. “Throughout the course of the season, Ted and the team learn to leap before they look, taking chances they never thought they would.”

Season 4 follows the events of the Season 3 finale, which saw Ted leave AFC Richmond and return to Kansas to be closer to his son. Deadline revealed last year that the new season picks up in Kansas before shifting back to London, with Ted’s son Henry—now played by Grant Feely—joining him for part of the journey. Production began last July in Kansas City, the hometown of both Jason Sudeikis and his character, and is now continuing overseas.

Among the newly released images is a shot of Sudeikis facing off with Hannah Waddingham on a runway, a small plane visible behind them. Another shows Ted sharing a quiet moment with Henry in a pub as Annette Badland approaches. Additional photos feature Sudeikis alongside Tanya Reynolds, who joins the cast this season.

Returning cast members include Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Jeremy Swift, and others, with new additions such as Jude Mack, Faye Marsey, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern, and Feely rounding out the ensemble.

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Reba McEntire sitcom ‘Happy’s Place’ officially renewed for Season 3 on NBC

Reba McEntire at the 2009 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. November 22^ 2009 Los Angeles^ CA Picture: Paul Smith / Featureflash

NBC has officially renewed Reba McEntire’s comedy ‘Happy’s Place’ for a third season as part of its 2026–2027 lineup. The pickup was announced Monday, Feb. 2, alongside a renewal for fellow hit sitcom St. Denis Medical.

Lisa Katz, President, Scripted Content, NBC & Peacock, said in a statement: “Both St. Denis Medical and Happy’s Place have delivered comedic brilliance over their first two seasons, truly connecting with our audience with hilarious characters, and remain hugely important and successful programs to our primetime and Peacock lineup A huge thank you to the producers, casts and crews of both shows who have brought these wonderful stories to life and will now continue to tell their laugh-out-loud stories.”

McEntire stars as Bobbie, who inherits her late father’s Tennessee tavern only to learn she has an unexpected business partner: Isabella, a half-sister she never knew, played by Belissa Escobedo. Season 2 saw the bar reopen amid the fallout of a long-hidden secret, testing relationships and reinforcing the show’s central theme that family is defined by loyalty, not blood. The ensemble cast includes McEntire, Escobedo, Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk, and Rex Linn. The series has also become known for buzzy guest appearances, with Season 2 featuring comedy standouts such as Christopher Lloyd, Carol Kane, and Cheri Oteri.

The renewal follows a strong second season, with overall averages up 15% in the demo and 22% in total viewers during the first quarter of 2026. The series airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT and returns after the Winter Olympics, with episodes also streaming on Peacock. A specific premiere date for Season 3 has not yet been announced.

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Neve Campbell, Sam Riley join Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Black Doves’

Neve Campbell wearing dress by Barney Cheng Couture attends the premiere of Skyscraper at AMC Loews Lincoln Center New York^ NY - July 10^ 2018

Production has officially started in and around London on Season 2 of Netflix’s spy thriller Black Doves, with Keira Knightley (Helen) and Ben Whishaw (Sam) returning to their roles.  A premiere date has not been set as of press time.

The new season of the series, created by Joe Barton, adds Neve Campbell, Ambika Mod,  and Sam Riley to the cast as the storyline follows Helen navigating a treacherous path while her handler, Mrs. Reed (Sarah Lancashire), faces threats.

Per Netflix, the new season will see “Helen (Knightley) is still betraying her nation’s secrets to the covert organisation she serves: the Black Doves. But after the misadventures of last Christmas, and with her husband, Wallace (Buchan), preparing to become Prime Minister, she is walking a more treacherous line than ever. As Helen’s enigmatic handler Mrs. Reed (Lancashire) is ensnared in a ruthless plot to undermine her position in the Black Doves, Helen is reunited with her best friend Sam (Whishaw). The once high-end triggerman is now reduced to lonely drinks in Soho bars and low-rate hits. As they search for answers, loyalties are weaponized, trust is shattered, and the fight to protect the people they love could cost everything.”

Returning cast members from Season 1 include Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, Sarah Lancashire, Andrew Buchan, Kathryn Hunter, Ella Lily Hyland, Gabrielle Creevy, Agnes O’Casey and Molly Chesworth, with additional new faces including Babou Ceesay, Sylvia Hoeks, Goran Kostic and Samuel Barnett.

Show creator Barton said in a press release: “I couldn’t be more excited to delve back into the world of our murderous little spy family. To have so many of our amazing cast returning and also being able to add some of my absolute favorite actors into the mix is such a great joy. Downing Street will never be the same again…”

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Beastie Boys’ ‘To the 5 Boroughs’ Returns in Deluxe Vinyl and CD Editions

Beastie Boys arrives to the Mtv Video Music Awards on August 29^ 2004 in Miami^ FL.

The Beastie Boys are bringing their 2004 album To the 5 Boroughs back into the spotlight with a newly announced limited-edition reissue arriving April 17. The expanded release will be offered as a triple-LP vinyl set and a two-CD collection, both featuring 11 additional tracks made up of remixes and B-sides. It marks the first time the 2019 digital deluxe version of the album will be available in physical form.

The vinyl edition will be pressed on 180-gram records and packaged in a triple gatefold sleeve featuring pop-up details and a subway map lithograph, all enclosed in a sturdy slipcase. Meanwhile, the double-CD version will arrive in a multi-panel soft-pack design.

Originally released in June 2004, the group’s sixth studio album was entirely self-produced and served as a tribute to their hometown of New York City. It was also their first full-length project since 1998’s Hello Nasty, and it reflected on the city’s resilience in the wake of the September 11 attacks. The album blended playful cultural nods with sharper social commentary; tracks such as “Ch-Check It Out,” “Triple Trouble,” and “Shazam!” showcased the group’s signature wit, while songs such as “Right Right Now Now,” “It Takes Time To Build,” and “An Open Letter To NYC” tackled weightier political and social themes.

Upon its debut, To the 5 Boroughs topped the Billboard 200 and led multiple charts, including Top Rap Albums, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, Top Current Albums, Rap Album Sales and Top Album Sales. It became the trio’s third consecutive No. 1 album in the U.S. and later earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album (ultimately losing to Kanye West’s The College Dropout.)

To preorder To The 5 Boroughs (Deluxe Edition), head HERE.

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Harry Styles shares cinematic video for ‘American Girls’

Harry Styles performs on NBC's "TODAY" Show at Rockefeller Plaza on May 19^ 2022 in New York City.

Shortly after releasing his new album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, Harry Styles has dropped the cinematic music video for the single “American Girls.”

The video sees Styles as the “star” of a fictional action film. It opens with him pretending to speed down the road on a motorcycle while positioned in front of a special-effects screen, his yellow tie dramatically whipping in the “wind” from an electric fan. From there, the singer jumps into a series of high-energy sequences — driving a car beneath a flaming truck, sprinting away from a desert blast, and performing other action-packed scenes that switch between real outdoor locations and studio sets designed to imitate them.

Speaking ahead of the album’s release, Styles explained that watching several of his closest friends fall in love and get married inspired the track: “the song to me is like, it’s actually quite a lonely song in a lot of ways. I watched like my three closest friends get married, and actually seeing them trust in something and risk something to find something truly fulfilling in a way that isn’t as like shiny and on paper as exciting. Watching them get married, I was like, ‘I’m single, so I’m having all the fun.’ And ‘American Girls’ is actually about watching them get married, and there just is a magic when you find the right person that you want to be with. I think watching them do that and seeing that it doesn’t come without any uncertainty, it doesn’t come without any risk.”

The visual arrived just hours after Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally debuted with 12 tracks, including the Billboard Hot 100-topping lead single “Aperture.” To celebrate the album’s launch, Styles also performed a one-night-only show at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena in front of 20,500 fans to perform the new album in full, ending with fan favorites “Golden,” “Watermelon Sugar,” “As It Was,” “Sign of the Times.” Harry Styles. One Night in Manchester is now available to stream on Netflix.

See the video for American Girls: HERE.

Stream Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally- HERE.

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JOIN Z102.9 IN THE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

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The Morning Scramble is preparing the Z102.9 SaPaDaPaSo Parade entry for 2026. Our theme is “Lucky Ducks” and maybe you can help.

Do you play an instrument? Join the band! You bring your instrument and we’ll bring the music and the fun.

Let us know you want to help expand the band. Email your name, contact info, and what instrument you play to scramble@kzia.com.

The SaPaDaPaSo Parade is Tuesday, March 17th at 1:00 pm in downtown Cedar Rapids.

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See Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser in Netflix comedy ‘The Fifth Wheel’ directed by Eva Longoria

Kim Kardashian attends the All's Fair London Premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square. London^ United Kingdom - October 22^ 2025

Netflix has unveiled first-look images from its upcoming comedy, The Fifth Wheel, directed by Eva Longoria (‘Desperate Housewives’). The photos show Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, Brenda Song, and Fortune Feimster laughing together by a pickup truck.

Netflix promoted the project in a post on X: “Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, Brenda Song, and Fortune Feimster are set to star in THE FIFTH WHEEL. Directed by Eva Longoria. A group of best friends reconnect on a weekend in Vegas when a hot outsider (played by Kim Kardashian) crashes the party — forcing them to face their messy lives and unraveling friendships. Written by Paula Pell and Janine Brito.”

The story centers on a group of high school friends reuniting for a weekend in Las Vegas. Their plans take an unexpected turn when a “hot outsider” (Kardashian) arrives, forcing the group to confront their complicated lives, poor choices, and strained relationships.  The cast includes Jack Whitehall, Casey Wilson, and Scott MacArthur.

The Fifth Wheel marks Longoria’s second feature film as a director and her first collaboration with Netflix. She previously directed Flamin’ Hot (2023) for Hulu and Disney+.

For Kardashian, The Fifth Wheel is her first leading role in a feature film; she previously appeared in Hulu’s legal drama All’s Fair and American Horror Story Season 12.  Song was recently seen opposite Kate Hudson in the Netflix sports comedy Running Point, and co-starred in The Last Showgirl opposite Pamela Anderson. Glaser has recently gained attention after her memorable performance in the Tom Brady roast special on Netflix, and as host of the Golden Globes. She is also developing a new comedy project at Universal where she would star, with Judd Apatow producing. Feimster starred in Netflix’s action comedy Fubar with Arnold Schwarzenegger and lent her voice to Zootopia 2.

No official release date for The Fifth Wheel has been announced yet.

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