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Feel Good Story of the Week: Rescue Dog Who Lost Her Puppies Adopts Orphaned Kittens

Georgia the Australian Shepherd mix previously lost her own litter of pups. Photo Courtesy: (ABC15)

 

The Sunshine Dog Rescue in Phoenix rescued a dog found living at a gas station and named the Australian Shepherd mix, Georgia. They soon learned Georgia was pregnant, but sadly the puppies were all born prematurely and none of them survived. “I’ve never had a mom dog lose a whole litter before. The best way I could describe it was she was frantic. It was so sad, she was looking for those babies. She tore up the toddler mattress we had her on, trying to find her babies,” said Anita Osa, founder of the rescue. Osa put out a call for help on Facebook, looking for any animals that needed a lactating mother dog. But what she ended up with was three newly orphaned kittens, who also needed a mother. Georgia is now super happy with her kittens. She cleans them and lets them nurse on her as if they were her own babies.

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MTV VMAS 2020 – RECAP

Lady Gaga was the big winner at the MTV VMAs 2020 last night walking away with five awards.

Three of the star’s trophies were shared with Ariana Grande for their collaborative track “Rain On Me,” including Song Of The Year, Best Collaboration and Best Cinematography. The pair also performed the track live for the first time at the socially-distanced ceremony.

Lady Gaga was honored as the first-ever Tricon award winner. She was celebrated for her music and film career along with her activism. Gaga said she failed multiple times as a musician and actress, and noted how philanthropy has become a big part of her career.

BTS walked away with four Moonman trophies for Best Group, Best Pop, Best K-pop and Best Choreography for “On.” The Korean group also gave the debut live performance of their new single “Dynamite.”

Video of the Year went to The Weeknd for “Blinding Lights,” who also won Best R&B for the same track. The star used both of his acceptance speeches to call for justice for Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor.

The ceremony, which was originally scheduled to take place at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center but was moved to various outdoor locations due to the coronavirus pandemic, was hosted by Keke Palmer. The presenter opened the show by paying tribute to Chadwick Boseman, who died on Friday after a four-year battle with colon cancer. He was 43.

The night featured buzzworthy performances, like Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande’s showstopping TV debut of their collaboration “Rain on Me.” BTS, Miley Cyrus, the Black Eyed Peas, and more also took the stage, while A-listers like Drew Barrymore and Kelly Clarkson presented.

This year, the VMAs also added two categories to reflect the current state of music: Best Music Video From Home and Best Quarantine Performance, which went to Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s “Stuck with U” and CNCO’s “Unplugged at Home,” respectively.

WINNER’S MONTAGE: 

 

Winners include:

  • Video Of The Year: The Weeknd – “Blinding Lights”
  • Artist Of The Year: Lady Gaga
  • Song Of The Year: Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – “Rain On Me”
  • Best Collaboration: Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – “Rain On Me”
  • Best Group: BTS
  • Push Best New Artist, Presented By Chime Banking: Doja Cat
  • Best Pop: BTS – “On”
  • Best Hip-Hop: Megan Thee Stallion – “Savage”
  • Best Rock: Coldplay – “Orphans”
  • Best Alternative: Machine Gun Kelly – “Bloody Valentine”
  • Best Latin: Maluma ft. J Balvin – “Queì Pena”
  • Best R&B: The Weeknd – “Blinding Lights”
  • Best K-Pop: BTS – “On”
  • Video For Good: H.E.R. – “I Can’t Breathe”
  • Best Music Video From Home: Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber – “Stuck with U”
  • Best Quarantine Performance: CNCO – Unplugged At Home
  • Best Direction: Taylor Swift – “The Man” – Directed by Taylor Swift
  • Best Cinematography: Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – “Rain On Me” – Cinematography by Thomas Kloss
  • Best Art Direction: Miley Cyrus – “Mother’s Daughter” – Art Direction by Christian Stone
  • Best Visual Effects: Dua Lipa – “Physical” – Visual Effects by EIGHTY4
  • Best Choreography: BTS – “On” – Choreography by Son Sung Deuk, Lee Ga Hun, Lee Byung Eun
  • Best Editing: Miley Cyrus – “Mother’s Daughter” – Edited by Alexandre Moors, Nuno Xico
  • MTV Tricon Award: Lady Gaga

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Full Story: MTV

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Chadwick Boseman has Died from Colon Cancer at 43

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman has died from colon cancer at age 43. He died surrounded by family after a four-year battle with colon cancer that he managed to keep private, despite starring in and promoting multiple critically acclaimed films while undergoing surgeries and chemotherapy, his team shares. 

On Instagram, they shared: “It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman. Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV. A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more, all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy.”

Boseman’s team wrote that his role as King T’Challa in Black Panther was “the honor of his career.”

“He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side,” the post concluded. “The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.”

Boseman is also beloved for his portrayals of historical figures, such as Jackie Robinson in 42, Thurgood Marshall in Marshall and James Brown in Get On Up.

In 2018, he spoke of his relationship with two fans who died of cancer before Black Panther was released. He told EW: “Throughout our filming, I was communicating with them, knowing they were both terminal. What they and their parents said to me was, they were trying to hold on ’til this movie comes. To a certain degree it’s a humbling experience because you’re like, this can’t mean that much to them. But seeing how the world has taken this on, I realize they anticipated something great. Thinking back now to when I was a kid, waiting for Christmas to come, waiting for my birthday to come, waiting for a toy I was gonna get a chance to experience, or a video game, I did live life waiting for those moments. It put me back in the mind of being a kid and feeling those two boys’ anticipation of this movie.”

Hollywood and beyond shared their grief and shock at Boseman’s death. Marvel wrote: “Our hearts are broken and our thoughts are with Chadwick Boseman’s family. Your legacy will live on forever. Rest In Peace.”

He is survived by his wife Taylor Simone Ledward.

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NEW MUSIC: Blackpink featuring Selena Gomez – Ice Cream

Blackpink and Selena Gomez have released their “Ice Cream” single and music video.

Gomez portrays an ice cream truck driver in the clip as Blackpink members Jisoo, Jennie, Rose and Lisa pose inside colorful, ice cream murals. Gomez dons a bikini and sailor hat in the video.

The collaborative track will appear on Blackpink’s upcoming, first full-length album titled Blackpink: The Album, which will be released on October 2nd. The record also includes “How You Like That,” which the group shared in June after appearing on Lady Gaga’s Chromatica track “Sour Candy.”

Blackpink and Gomez also recently launched an “Ice Cream” merchandise store that sells “Ice Cream” branded apparel and accessories.

In anticipation of the new single, Gomez invested in the ice cream brand Serendipity – which owns the famed NYC restaurant Serendipity3. A flavor called Cookies & Cream Remix (with pink vanilla ice cream) will go on sale today. Watch the video below!

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Full Story: People

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Magic 104 Local Spotlight – HayTess

Our Local Spotlight this morning featured a group out of San Diego, California named HayTess.

HayTess is made up of Hayden Ralph and Tess Erskine and the reason we are considering them to be a “local artist” is because Tess actually grew up in Moultonborough, NH. Click to listen to their interview with Gino and check out some of their songs below. Also make sure you follow them on Spotify and on Instagram for the latest updates.

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M&D Playhouse Presents: Summer Slam Series

This morning Roy Prescott had the opportunity to speak with Christopher Bellis on behalf of the M&D Playhouse and he told us all about their upcoming Summer Slam Series. Click below to listen and get all the ticket info at MDPLAYHOUSE.COM 

 

 

AUGUST (SERIES A)

Bakersfield Mist
Written by Stephen Sachs
Directed by Christopher Bellis
August 27, 29 / September 4, 6, 10, 12 

Maude, a fifty-something unemployed bartender living in a trailer park, has bought a painting for a few bucks from a thrift store. Despite almost trashing it, she’s now convinced it’s a lost masterpiece by Jackson Pollock worth millions. But when a world-class art expert flies over from New York and arrives at her trailer home in Bakersfield to authenticate the painting, he has no idea what he is about to discover. Inspired by true events, this hilarious and thought-provoking new comedy-drama asks vital questions about what makes art and people truly authentic.

Dramatist – Comedy/Drama

Matt & Ben
Written by Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers
Directed by Mark Sickler
August 28, 30 / September 3, 5, 11, 13

Matt & Ben depicts its Hollywood golden boys – before J-Lo, before Gwyneth, before Project Greenlight, before Oscar, before anyone gave a damn. When the screenplay for Good Will Hunting drops mysteriously from the heavens, the boys realize they’re being tested by a Higher Power. 

Concord/Samuel French – Comedy

Thursday through Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3:30 p.m. 
 
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Feel Good Story of the Week: Tiny Elephant Shrew Rediscovered After Going Missing For 50 Years

A mouse-sized elephant shrew that had been lost to science for 50 years has been discovered alive and well in the Horn of Africa. The Somali sengi hadn’t been documented by researchers since 1968. In 2019, scientists set out to search for it, following tips from the region in neighboring Djibouti. The team set traps in likely locations, baiting them with a concoction of peanut butter, oatmeal and yeast, and caught a Somali sengi in the very first trap set, identifying it by the tuft of fur on its tail that distinguishes it from other sengi species.

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