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Niko Moon offers up an intimate outdoor performance with six-song 'Good Time Campfire Sessions' EP

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RCA RecordsNiko Moon puts an outdoorsy spin on the songs off his Good Time project with the just-released Good Time Campfire Sessions EP.

The tunes were recorded live around a campfire, with Niko accompanied solely by his guitarist, Jared Martin, and percussionist, Jon August. Together, the musicians offer up live versions of the track list on Good Time, an EP that originally came out in February of 2020.

Included in the Campfire Sessions version is the title track, which is currently a top-15 hit at country radio. The Campfire Sessions EP also includes a newer song, the romantic “Dance with Me,” bringing the total track list up to six songs.

In addition to being a rising star in his own right, Niko is also an in-demand songwriter who has seen his share of success penning tracks for other country artists. He’s credited as a writer on Dierks Bentley’s current single, “Gone,” and he also co-wrote “More Surprised Than Me,” one of the tracks on Morgan Wallen’s brand-new album, Dangerous.


By Carena Liptak
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Florida Georgia Line rev things up with their "New Truck"

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Courtesy of BMLG RecordsAs Florida Georgia Line gear up for the release of Life Rolls On, their fifth studio album, next month, the duo is keeping excitement high with a catchy new song. They just dropped “New Truck,” a feel-good anthem about cruising around in a brand-new ride.

“With ‘New Truck,’ we were like, ‘Man, this feels good. I just want to ride around in my truck, listen to this and have a song to jam to.’ When any of our buddies get a new truck now, we can send it to them and say, ‘Yo, bump this in the truck!’” the band’s Tyler Hubbard says of the song.

“It feels really different and fresh,” adds Brian Kelley. “It’s got a fun innocence about it, too.”

“New Truck” the 11th of 16 tracks on Life Rolls On, which also includes FGL hits like “I Love My Country” and “Long Live.” The full project drops on February 12.

The band mates have been busy, as they’re gearing up for some solo projects in 2021 as well as readying their new album. They recently told fans that while they’ve got no plans to break up, they’re both expanding their horizons with some new endeavors outside the band this year. Brian says he’s got some solo songs that will come out as a collection, while Tyler’s working on a number of collaborations. The first of those is “Undivided,” a duet with Tim McGraw that’s coming out next week.

Meanwhile, the pair are still having fun doing what FGL does best. In addition to the song, they also dropped a quirky, playful and ‘70s-esque lyric video to go along with “New Truck.”


By Carena Liptak
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Simone Biles shares message about athletes expressing their opinions

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Craig Barritt/Getty Images for SK-IIBy MEGAN STONE, ABC News

(NEW YORK) — Simone Biles says she’s more than just a four-time Olympic gold medalist, she is a person who has the right to freely express her own opinions.

The acclaimed gymnast, like many public figures, reacted in horror when rioters overtook the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday.

“Embarrassed but not surprised,” Biles denounced as the events unfolded. “Disgusted but not surprised, sad but not surprised, angry but not surprised, speechless but not surprised.”

The 23-year-old athlete’s commentary, while met with support from fans, drew sharp rebuke from critics who claimed she should focus on her career.

Another professional athlete was met with similar resistance on Twitter, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who, in turn, schooled naysayers about the freedom of speech.

“Stop saying stick to football like that’s our only purpose on this earth,” the 21-year-old NFL player vented. “We (football players) have every right to speak on whatever we feel no matter the situation.”

Biles retweeted his comments and enthusiastically added in her own two cents by writing, “as well as any other athletes !!!!!!!!!!!”

Four people died during Wednesday’s violent protests in Washington, D.C., which drew comparisons from Black Lives Matter supporters who say, had they breached the Capitol, the death count could have been much higher.

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Hailee Steinfeld loves "sinking [her] teeth" into 'Dickinson', as actor and producer

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Apple TV+(NEW YORK) — Today, the first three episodes of the anticipated second season of Peabody Award-winning original comedy Dickinson drop on Apple TV+.

The show takes a “fresh” look at rebellious American poet Emily Dickinson, played by star — and producer — Hailee Steinfeld. 

The singer and Oscar-nominated actress tells ABC Audio what it’s like working double-duty on the series, which uses popular music and a modern sensibility to put a new spin on the groundbreaking writer’s life. 

“It’s been a ride!” she smiles.

“Every little five minute break I’ve had is literally on phone calls or respond to emails, which, you know, I like, now, it’s cool…”

Hailee laughed when asked about what a larger level of commitment it takes to produce a show she’s also starring in. “It definitely is,” admitting, “I might not have known that in its entirety before I got into it.”

The actress said, “I knew I wanted to obviously be involved as an actor when I read these scripts, it felt so different and so fresh and unique. The idea of being a part of this show in more than one way and in helping it come together…I couldn’t…have thought of a better first project to experience this [producer] role on.”

The second season of the show deals with Emily’s newfound fame as a poet, something her conservative family doesn’t take well.

Getting a second season — and the news a third season was greenlit even before the sophomore season debuted — was freeing, Hailee says. “It’s been a really fun character…for me just to sort of…sink my teeth into.”

She adds, “It’s a blast.”

Returning for the new season are ensemble cast members including Jane Krakowski, Toby Huss and rapper Wiz Khalifa, who returns as “Death.”

By Stephen Iervolino
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Report: Johnny Depp's home targeted by burglar

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ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — Johnny Depp’s home was the target of an alleged burglary but thanks to a trusty alarm system, neighbors and authorities, the suspect was nabbed.

TMZ reports that law enforcement sources say that a potentially homeless woman broke into the Pirates of the Caribbean star’s Hollywood Hills home over the weekend, triggering the alarm system which alerted the cops. 

The woman then fled the scene before officers arrived, according to the outlet, but she didn’t make it very far as she was found nearby. Turns out, it seems this wasn’t the woman’s first break-in and they were able to connect her to another recent burglary. 

Depp was not home at the time of the intrusion and it is unclear if anything was taken from his residence. The investigation is ongoing.

By Danielle Long
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