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Red Sox Win AL East, Browns Win A Game And Vontae Davis Retires

Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Now it's time for sports. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) SIMON: The Red Sox take the AL East. The Cleveland Browns actually win a game. And Vontae Davis of the Buffalo Bills puts on a halftime no-show. Howard Bryant of espn.com and ESPN The Magazine joins us. Howard, thanks so much for being with us. HOWARD BRYANT, BYLINE: Good morning, Scott. Is it really that much of a stretch to go from a toilet flushing to a team - The Cleveland Browns that hadn't won a game since 2016. I mean, is it... SIMON: No, no. Had the handoff... BRYANT: ...Really that much of a stretch? SIMON: been there,... BRYANT: (Laughter). SIMON: ...I would have made the turn. Well,... BRYANT: I know you would have. SIMON: Yeah. Well, let's talk about baseball first, though, if we can. The BoSox won the AL East this week with, I don't know, 200 victories or whatever. But is that going to mean much if they get into the playoffs and Chris Sale, their ace pitcher, has an




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Shawn Mendes, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande Among Winners at Virtual Kids' Choice Awards

The complete winners for the 2020 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards have been announced at an online event which is hosted by 'Victorious' actress Victoria Justice.




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Adam Lambert Comes Clean About Christina Aguilera Tour Plan Hampered by Coronavirus

The 'American Idol' alum serving as Queen frontman admits in a social media post that he and the 'Genie in a Bottle' hitmaker had tried to put together Summer tour before the COVID-19 lockdown.




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Cher Finds Herself Lucky Despite Coronavirus Shutdown of 'Here We Go Again' Tour

Using her time in quarantine to rework ABBA's classic 'Chiquitita', the 'Believe' hitmaker will debut her new track on May 8 and release its video as part of UNICEF's COVID-19 Virtual Special.




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Liam Gallagher Blasts Mark Lanegan Over Claim He Left Oasis Tour Due to Their Altercation

Through his tell-all memoir, the former frontman of Screaming Trees brands the 'Wall of Glass' singer 'an obvious poser' for bailing on the 1996 tour after he stood up to the latter's bullying.




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Camila Cabello, Steve Aoki to Headline TikTok Livestream Supporting Coronavirus Relief

To be kicked off on May 5, the 'Happy at Home: #OneCommunity LIVE' event will run every evening at 8 P.M. ET until Saturday, May 9, on the social media platform.




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Rocker Travis McCready Books America's First Live Concert Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The Bishop Gunn frontman has booked a concert in Arkansas as Governor Asa Hutchinson is relaxing lockdown restrictions in the state amid the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.




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Bob Dylan Books Summer Release for First Original Album in Eight Years

The 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' hitmaker has announced release date for 'Rough and Rowdy Ways', his first-ever studio album of original songs since 2012's 'Tempest.'




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Little Mix Hosting Their Own Show in 'Break Up Song' Music Video

Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jade Thirlwall are hosting a show called 'Good Morning Break Up' in a music video for their latest single.




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6ix9ine Offers Explosion of Colors in Music Video for First Post-Prison Song 'Gooba'

The 'Fefe' rapper releases a visual for his brand new single a little over one month after he got an early release from jail because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Drake Achieves U.K. Chart Double Success for Third Time

Topping both the albums and singles countdowns, the 'Toosie Slide' rapper follows in the footsteps of Stormzy and Eminem who make similar achievement earlier this year.




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The Art of Attention Episode #8: Arden Kaywin Teaches Singers to Trust their Instrument

Arden Kaywin is a singer, voice teacher, and vocal producer based in Los Angeles. She incorporates mindful awareness into her holistic approach to helping singers get out of their heads and realize their full potential for artistic expression. 
 Arden and Daron discuss the kinds of obstacles professional singers run into and how navigating them invariably supports showing up for more fully in their personal lives. Resources related to this conversation: FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real The DEN Mediation studio in Los Angeles Mindfulness teachers: Heather Prete and Chandresh Bhardwaj (author of Break the Norms ) "For Singers Who Have Ever Felt Stuck In Your Head" A blog post Arden wrote in response to Daron's TEDxColumbus Talk Don't Try to Be Mindful "Attentional Fitness Training for Musicians" A blog post Daron wrote about bringing mindful awareness to musical practice and performance Follow Arden: Arden Kaywin Vocal Studio ( www.ardenkaywinvocalstudio.com ) Facebook Group: The Pro




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Nicolas Cage to Tackle Joe Exotic Role in New 'Tiger King'-Inspired Series

Created by 'American Vandal' showrunner Dan Lagana, this eight-part series is said to revolve around the life of Joe Schreibvogel, an eccentric zookeeper in Oklahoma, who fights to keep his park open.



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'The Mandalorian' Season 2 Gets 'Sin City' Director and 'Ant-Man' Helmer

Both Robert Rodriguez and Payton Reed have been confirmed to sit behind the lens for the upcoming second installment of Disney's hit 'Star Wars' spin-off.




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Cynthia Bailey Denies Getting Fired From 'RHOA': 'That Is Completely False'

Prior to this, it was said that the Bravo honchos decided to fire Cynthia and fellow 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Eva Marcille because their 'storylines were the weakest.'



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Mira Sorvino Fears Mistress Character on 'Hollywood' Linked Her Back to Harvey Weinstein

During a recent SAG Foundation Conversations at Home interview, the Oscar winner talks about the main differences between what happens to her Jeanne Crandall character and herself in real life.




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'American Horror Story' Creator Has to Rethink Season 10 Plot Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Weeks after COVID-19 shut down productions worldwide, Ryan Murphy admits that he has been contemplating between pushing production back by a year or changing theme.



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Lili Reinhart and 'Riverdale' Co-Stars to Voice Mean Girls on 'The Simpsons'

Reinhart is joined by 'Riverdale' castmates Camila Mendes and Madelaine Petsch to lend their voice to 'snooty rich girls' in an upcoming episode of the animated comedy series.




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Matt Bomer and 'White Collar' Creator Confirm Plan for Reboot

The 'White Collar' main actor and the creator Jeff Eastin confirm discussions to bring back the drama series which originally ended in 2014 after six seasons.




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'Saturday Night Live' to End Season 45 After Third At-Home Special

Cast members, including Pete Davidson and Kate McKinnon, have been entertaining fans with skits and musical numbers from their self-isolation since mid-April.



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Carpathia captain Sir Arthur Rostron was the quiet hero of the Titanic disaster

Compared to Titanic, Cunard’s little ship, Carpathia was an unremarkable vessel, which undertook a remarkable rescue. Keith Hamilton tells the story of the modest Southampton captain who became a hero




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Northern Irish bid to secure collection of Titanic wreck artefacts

A £14 MILLION bid to buy a collection of more than 5,500 artefacts from the Titanic wreck site and bring them to Northern Ireland has been launched.




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'Maze Runner' Director to Bring 'The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August' Adaptation to Big Screen

Filmmaker Wes Ball has signed on to do the movie adaptation of Catherine Webb's 2014 sci-fi novel using a script done by by 'Humans' writer Melissa Iqbal.



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Chris Pratt Offers Roles in New 'Jurassic' Movie for Coronavirus Charity

Fans are given the chance to be eaten by a dinosaur in the upcoming 'Jurassic World' movie in exchange for donations to Covid-19 relief efforts amid the ongoing pandemic.




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'Crazy Rich Asians' Director Jon M. Chu Sends Warning to Casting Scammer: 'We Will Bite Back!!'

The 'I the Heights' helmer is disgusted by the casting scam for the sequels of the 2018 hit film, calling it a 'direct attack' to Asian American actors pursuing 'this dream that they never thought was possible before.'



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'La La Land' Creators to Help Jamie Lee Curtis Introduce Their Musical During Virtual Watch Party

Oscar winners Damien Chazelle and Justin Hurwitz are expected to take part in the 'Lionsgate Live! A Night at the Movies' event that will benefit the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation.



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'Wonder Woman' Director Going to Try Really Hard Not to Direct Spin-Off

When expressing hopes to steer clear from the upcoming Amazon Prime film, director Patty Jenkins admits that 'Wonder Woman 1984' has left her feeling creatively depleted.



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Ozzy Osbourne's Son Jack Confirms Biopic

According to Jack Osbourne, a big-screen adaptation chronicling his famous father's early solo career and life with wife Sharon is 'absolutely' in the works.




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Rachel Weisz Nervous About Physically-Demanding Role in 'Black Widow' After Childbirth

The new mom admits she feels apprehensive about taking the role in Marvel's action movie less than a year after giving birth to her child with Daniel Craig.




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British Film Commission Requires Film Crew to Take COVID-19 Safety Training Post-Shutdown

The leaked list of protocols reportedly include provisions for a coronavirus supervisor, who has the authority to stop work if a set becomes unsafe, on every production, and at daily briefings.




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'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' Almost Had Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland Cameos

During Wednesday's (May 6) watch party, producer Christopher Miller revealed that he wanted cameos for all three actors who have played the web-crawler in the live-action movies.



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Simon Pegg Makes Use of Fake Cigarettes to Acquire Voice Transformation in 'Inheritance'

While director Vaughn Stein praises his dedication in creating a creepy character for the thriller, the 'Star Trek' actor reveals that the coronavirus lockdown has helped him gained the weight he lost.




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Spike Lee Debuts Movie About New York City Struggles Amid Coronavirus Crisis

The famed filmmaker has made a mini movie that documents the New Yorkers' struggles in the epicentre of the killer coronavirus pandemic in the United States.




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Rich Miley Cyrus Can't Relate to People's Struggles During Coronavirus Pandemic

The former Disney songstress admits she has no idea what the coronavirus pandemic is like for other people because she's privileged and 'financially stable.'




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Rupert Grint and Girlfriend Welcome Baby Girl

The 'Harry Potter' actor and his longtime girlfriend Georgia Groome have officially become first-time parents as she gave birth to their first child together.




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Matt Bomer and 'White Collar' Creator Confirm Plan for Reboot

The 'White Collar' main actor and the creator Jeff Eastin confirm discussions to bring back the drama series which originally ended in 2014 after six seasons.




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Elon Musk Correcting Grimes on Meaning of Their Baby Name

The Tesla boss ticks his baby mama off as the new mother explains the inspirations behind their newborn son's moniker which left so many people confused.




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Nicki Minaj Confirms Pregnancy? She Promises to Debut 'Baby Bump'

The 'Super Bass' hitmaker says in a question and answer session on Twitter that she will debut 'a baby bump' in a couple months and reveals her cravings during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Rapper Ty Passed Away at 47 From Coronavirus Complications

Mourning the death of the Mercury Prize-nominated rapper is British music mogul Gilles Peterson who describes the MC as 'an original no nonsense voice' in his social media tribute.




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Britney Spears Managed to Visit Family in Louisiana Before Coronavirus Lockdown Was Imposed

Sister Jamie Lynn Spears reveals in a new interview that the 'Toxic' singer has to return to her own Los Angeles home because of 'her children and all that stuff.'




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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Spend Over $13 Millions on First House Together

A few months after the No Doubt frontwoman sold her former marital home, she and her country singer boyfriend purchase a hilltop home in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles.




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'Saturday Night Live' to End Season 45 After Third At-Home Special

Cast members, including Pete Davidson and Kate McKinnon, have been entertaining fans with skits and musical numbers from their self-isolation since mid-April.



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Donald Trump 'Upset' After His Personal Valet Tests Positive for Coronavirus

The valet's positive diagnosis sparks fear of COVID-19 spread in the West Wing, but the White House assures that the president and Vice President Mike Pence 'have since tested negative for the virus.'




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'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' Almost Had Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland Cameos

During Wednesday's (May 6) watch party, producer Christopher Miller revealed that he wanted cameos for all three actors who have played the web-crawler in the live-action movies.



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Chris Pratt Pretty Satisfied With Wife's Haircutting Skills in Times of Quarantine

Taking fans along with him in a journey for an at-home trim by Katherine Schwarzenegger, the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' star shares a series of photos of his before and after looks.




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Dwayne Johnson Treats Retiring Teacher to Touching Video Message

Aside from his thank-you video, the 'Jumanji: The Next Level' star also gifts Carol Propst, an English teacher at a high school in Virginia, bottles from his tequila brand, Teremana Tequila.




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Simon Pegg Makes Use of Fake Cigarettes to Acquire Voice Transformation in 'Inheritance'

While director Vaughn Stein praises his dedication in creating a creepy character for the thriller, the 'Star Trek' actor reveals that the coronavirus lockdown has helped him gained the weight he lost.




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Monica's Ex-Husband Shannon Brown Arrested for Firing Shots at a Couple

The former NBA player was arrested on Saturday, May 2 and charged with aggravated assault after shooting at a man and a woman who entered his home with a 'For Sale' sign outside.




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Bob Dylan Books Summer Release for First Original Album in Eight Years

The 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' hitmaker has announced release date for 'Rough and Rowdy Ways', his first-ever studio album of original songs since 2012's 'Tempest.'




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Kristin Cavallari Isn't Bothered by Jay Cutler's Future After NFL Retirement

The former athlete and the TV star, who tied the knot in June 2013, announced their split on April 26, writing on Instagram, 'This is just the situation of two people growing apart.'