ShareSaveCommentBusinessHollywood & EntertainmentPost Malone Doubles His Total No. 1s Count With A New SmashByHugh McIntyre Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorMay 04 09:30am EDTShareSaveCommentPost Malone and Morgan Wallen’s “I Ain’t Coming Back” debuts at No becoming Malone’s second leader on the tally CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Post Malone attends the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24 (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for dcp) and while that was something of a risky move and even dabbled occasionally in alternative rock He continues his country domination this week with a new smash that reaches the highest tier on several of Billboard’s country-only rankings Thanks to another high-profile collaboration — something that has helped usher in one of his most successful eras — Malone doubles his total number of champions on one tally that he had never reached until relatively recently Morgan Wallen recruited Malone for his new single “I Ain’t Coming Back,” the latest cut from his upcoming album I’m the Problem The track is a quick winner on multiple Billboard charts as it opens inside the top 10 on most of the lists on which it appears 1 on only a single roster: the Country Streaming Songs chart where it stands out this frame as the most-played country track on platforms like Spotify in the U.S Malone doubles his total number of champions on the Country Streaming Songs ranking 1 spot on that tally twice — and both times have been alongside Wallen The two launched “I Had Some Help” in first place on the Country Streaming Songs tally last May which has thus far spent 50 weeks as one of the most-played country tunes in the U.S. While Malone is fairly new to the summit on the Country Streaming Songs list “I Ain’t Coming Back” marks his sixteenth leader on this list — a number that is sure to expand again as he releases more music in the coming weeks Malone has only released one country album but it has produced quite a few successes on the Country Streaming Songs chart He has now earned half a dozen placements inside the top 10 on that list Half of the 12 tracks from his discography that have landed anywhere on the tally have climbed into the uppermost region “I Ain’t Coming Back” launches within the top 10 on half a dozen Billboard rankings 1 on both the Streaming Songs and Country Digital Song Sales lists by just one space Molly Malone statue on St Andrew's Street in Dublin Ken FoxeYesterday at 13:34An inspection of Dublin’s famous statue of Molly Malone has found the sculpture was unstable due to multiple broken fittings The inspection took place after Dublin City Council decided Molly Malone needed a revamp because of ongoing damage to her bosom caused by groping tourists A report by expert metalworkers explained how two of the pins that held Molly in place had been completely destroyed This had happened “from the abuse she [was] receiving on a daily basis” according to records released by Dublin City Council The inspection showed the statue on Suffolk Street was now held in place only by two fixing pins underneath the wheels of her cart An email said: “The two fixing pins below her body have come loose or have cracked these pins need to be rewelded or replaced but to do that the stone facing around the plinth will have to be removed so we can get at the pins.” Today's News in 90 Seconds - May 5th The statue’s cleavage is often touched by visitors snapping photographs leading to noticeable discolouration of the bronze on her chest one of the country’s leading conservation specialists was first contacted in January by Dublin City Council An email from the council’s public art officer said it was looking for a quote for the restoration of the statue the statue has been subject to damage in its patination several times over the years resulting from repeated touching of the statue “We are working on a more long-term solution to the issue but I feel that it would help the visibility of the statue if the patination of the bronze could be restored on the statue’s chest area.” The ironworks said the metalwork would be relatively straightforward with barriers erected the restoration of “the top edge of her dress” and then waxing the company said the bigger concern was the overall stability of the statue Dublin City Council said it wanted to go ahead with the work and was hoping it could be expedited The council asked how long fencing would be needed whether Molly Malone needed to be covered over and the likely duration of the project An email from the council said: “We are also considering posting a security guard on the statue during renovation work so it would be good to know how long the whole process would take.” the ironworks said the overall project would take between one and two weeks depending on what was found after the granite plinth was removed The company said that dust sheets would be enough to protect the statue while works were ongoing and that the restoration of Molly’s bust would take only a few days depending on weather Dublin City Council said it hoped the revamp of Molly Malone would be completed by the end of May saying these had not yet been “fully established” This article was amended at 11.35 on May 6 2025 to correct the location of the Molly Malone statue to Suffolk Street rather than Grafton Street as was originally stated Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading no promotional deals were found matching that code Rain showers early with mostly cloudy conditions late BRASHER — A Malone man is facing multiple charges after his arrest in St was charged with criminal trespassing and grand larceny by state police Friday according to a pres release from New York State Police Thursday night state troopers responded to a report of a burglary in progress on State Route 37C in the town of Brasher A subsequent investigation determined that Darby entered the victim’s property and stole the victim’s mule Darby was later seen walking down State Route 37C with the stolen mule and he was apprehended and transported to the state police’s Massena barracks for processing The mule was subsequently returned to the victim Darby is scheduled to appear in Brasher Town Court in June Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: The decision came after the Nuggets lost four straight games and were battling to maintain home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs This move tied for the latest in-season coaching change in NBA history and set a record for a playoff-bound team left the Nuggets with 471 career wins and the NBA title The firing sparked immediate questions about how the Nuggets would respond in the 2025 NBA playoffs. In the first round, they answered emphatically, eliminating the Los Angeles Clippers in a hard-fought seven-game series The decisive Game 7 ended with a convincing 120–101 victory for Denver Following the win, a Nuggets executive offered a candid explanation: there's no way we're even in a Game 7," the unnamed executive said Star center Nikola Jokic was also asked about the sudden coaching change and gave an honest assessment: to change the energy and probably he did," Jokic said "He got the result he was looking for." Former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone David Adelman was immediately promoted to interim head coach He has been with the organization since the 2017-2018 season and is the son of former NBA head coach Rick Adelman David Adelman’s only head coaching experience came during NBA Summer League play The shake-up extended beyond the coaching staff General manager Calvin Booth was also dismissed Ben Tenzer is currently serving as the interim GM while the organization begins a full search for a permanent replacement The Nuggets now head into the second round of the NBA Playoffs, where they’ll face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder swept the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round and finished the regular season with a conference-best 68 wins Game 1 between the Thunder and Nuggets begins at 9:30 p.m WAREHAM – Daniel S. “Danny” Malone, 77, of West Wareham, passed away on May 2, 2025, at Tobey Hospital. He was the husband of the late Margaret E. “Peggy” (Saccoach) Malone and the son of the late John and Marie (Verney) Malone. He was born in Quincy and lived in Wareham since 1974. He graduated from Weymouth Vocational High School in Weymouth. He served in the Massachusetts Air National Guard for 18 years. Mr. Malone worked as a Supervisor of the Operation Control Center for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for many years before retiring. Previously, he worked as a dispatcher for the Towns of Wareham and Carver and was a Ranger for Normandy Farms in Foxboro. He was a member of the Wareham-New Bedford Lodge of Elks, the American Legion Post and the Buzzards Bay Eagles. He enjoyed old cars, camping, playing cards, shuffleboard, bocce and horseshoes. Survivors include 2 daughters, Helen Beaudet and her husband, Steven of N. Attleboro and Colleen Malone of West Wareham; his brothers and sisters, Jeanne Taylor of Hanson, Kathleen Dugan and her husband, Jack of Hanson, Jackie Malone and his wife, Elaine of FL and Eddie Malone and his wife Ann of Whitman; his companion, Irene Stanovitch; several nephews and nieces and his grand dog, Molly. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Ralph Taylor. Visiting hours are from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Chapman Funerals & Cremations – WAREHAM, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham. His funeral service will follow at 5:00 p.m.. at the funeral home. is the author of Cable Cowboy and an editor of Born to be Wired by John Malone due out in September by Simon & Schuster The set includes miniature bottles of English Pear and Freesia providing a few uses – ideal for testing out the aromas before splurging on a full-size bottle priced at £55 Priced at £20, the collection comes down to £4 per bottle. However, newcomers to LookFantastic and TopCashback can bag the entire set for just £2.17 – that's 43p for each scent In contrast, Malin + Goetz's £24 set includes six 2ml vials of perfume garnering popularity even though the choice of scents has been somewhat controversial especially with cannabis being one of the options The Jo Malone Discovery Set has garnered an impressive average score of 4.56 out of 5 from 27 reviews on LookFantastic A satisfied customer commented: "Bought as a gift a wonderful way to try the fragrances before purchasing them They are all known to me and I love them." Yet another added: "These were all great smells but I had expected something a little bigger These were the size of free samples." A fourth commented: "A great box of samples to see which scent I love the most it's hard to decide as they are all fabulous Handy little bottle perfect for your handbag or purse so you can always smell delicious." (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Post Malone performs at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Tuesday The first show of a stadium tour is full of surprises and genuine joy: fans in attendance are the first to experience a brand new setlist But Post Malone’s first ever stadium show in Utah, the performer’s adopted home, proved extra special for fans — a homecoming for him and them. On Tuesday night, Malone kicked off his “Big Ass Stadium Tour” at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. And, once again, fans showed up to support, decked out in cowboy boots and hats, some sporting Malone’s signature face tattoos, and many more rocking Malone merch. Three sisters — Lauren, Jenny and Katie Bald — sat a mere handful of rows away from the edge of the stage. They’ve been fans of Malone since they first saw him in 2016, as the opener for Justin Bieber on his “Purpose World Tour.” (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Post Malone performs at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. “We were like, ‘Who is this dude that was just shimmying around on stage,’” Lauren said. “He had braids and was just really cool. He had a presence.” A presence and persona, Lauren said, that hasn’t changed since the beginning. The sisters loved to see Utah fans acknowledged as Malone kicked off his stadium tour and commended his support for all things local. “It’s things like this, like show number one here … it just feels very cool, like he’s throwing one back for us,” Katie said. Malone built up fans’ anticipation to see him, with his three openers (Jelly Roll, Sierra Ferrell and Chandler Walters) and a prolonged intro onto the stage — so much so that fans anxiously began chanting “Posty.” A bright belt buckle that read “Posty Co.” hung over the massive stadium stage — and while the company part might refer to his openers and co-musicians, or even his crew, on opening night it also referred to Malone’s diehard Utah fans. The show’s setlist was a perfect blend of his hip-hop tracks and more recent country songs from his last studio album “F-1 Trillion.” The setlist featured fan favorites like “Sunflower,” “Better Now” and “Circles.” Fans trickled down the stadium seats in excitement, posing for photos, like Tayla Merkely and her group of five friends from Vernal. For younger fans like Megan Fisch and Holly Breit, the Utah tour stop was a chance to see Malone up close in a way they haven’t before. “I just love that he’s true to his hometown,” Breit said. Logistically, there were some opening night issues. Fans expressed confusion on how to get inside the venue, with lines wrapped around the stadium before doors opened. Malone also took to the stage 40 minutes after when he was originally scheduled to. Some of the visual features lagged behind during some songs and the fireworks, while impressive, garnered smoke that blew back into the floor area and left fans coughing between songs. But, those issues didn’t stop fans from enjoying the nearly two hour show. With the bass vibrating through the speakers, up through the floor, and directly to the soles of their feet — fans sang, danced and raised their glasses to Malone. The stadium setup stole the show, with bright lights and fireworks galore. Massive illuminated cowboy and cowgirl signs bracketed the expansive stage and made for an immersive visual experience, alongside other decor and massive screens so everyone in the stadium was able to see. Malone had six different drinks while on stage, though he lost the fifth and poured a good chuck of the first and sixth into the crowd. He also interacted with fans, catching things they threw at him and wearing them — like a necklace with his face on it and a cowboy hat. The Utah crowd was nearly as enthusiastic for Jelly Roll’s opening set as they were for Malone. The artist, best known for his Southern hip-hop style, was the perfect precursor to the headliner. Jelly Roll’s handful of songs had the crowd singing along emotionally, especially during “I Am Not Okay.” “I believe music can heal people,” he said, before performing the song. Jelly Roll also spoke about how this was his first stadium tour, and showed love to the Utah crowd. “I knew Post Malone was right when he said we had to start the tour at home.” During Malone’s set, he performed a song with Jelly Roll (“Losers”) — a beautiful duet moment for the two artists. He also performed “Never Love You Again” with Ferrell later on in the night, and wore a Ferrell shirt throughout the show. Malone came into the music scene nearly a decade ago, but to this day, he continues to be himself on stage: gripping a cigarette in between his mic as he sings “Hollywood’s Bleeding” on his knees, dancing around the stage, swearing profusely and always expressing gratitude for his fans. That’s how he ended his first stadium show — by looking back and giving thanks. “It’s been 10 years of me doing this,” Malone told the crowd during a pause in his last song, overcome by emotion. “I remember at the beginning, everyone called me a ‘one hit wonder.’ They said, ‘You’ll never be in a billboard in Salt Lake City or Rice-Eccles f—ing stadium.’” He thanked Utah fans for the continuous love they have shown him, for helping him accomplish something he’s wanted to do for “as long as he can f—ing remember.” “Don’t give up on your f–ing dreams,” he told the crowd, “no matter what the f— anybody has to f—ing say about you.” For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support 801-237-2900 or email subscribe@sltrib.com sltrib.com © 1996-2025 The Salt Lake Tribune A Chattanooga man was the third person found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with a gang-related death bringing an end to the case almost five years after the drive-by shooting took place Eric Sims, 21, was also found guilty Thursday of attempted first-degree murder employment of a firearm during a dangerous offense and reckless endangerment according to a Hamilton County Criminal Court rule docket Sims, Tremaine Dillard and Tyqurerio Malone were all found responsible for the death of Robert Dowdy and the nonfatal shooting of Brandon Rakestraw on June 22, 2020. Dillard and Malone both received life sentences in September which in Tennessee carries a minimum of 51 years in prison A Hamilton County jury deliberated last week for about 45 minutes before returning the verdict against Sims, Gang and Violent Crime Prosecutor Austin Scofield said by phone Sims' case was a little different because there wasn't any gang evidence entered at his trial but Dillard and Malone were accused of being gang affiliated at theirs (READ MORE: 'Don't tell': Former Hixson Rep. Robin Smith takes the stand in corruption conspiracy trial) The shooting happened on the day of Derrick McKinney's funeral McKinney was believed to be associated with a gang and he was fatally shot a few weeks earlier An investigator received a report of a shooting at Nine Brothers -- a convenience store on Chattanooga's Southside where gang members allegedly gather Surveillance footage showed a man pointing a gun out of a car window at a group of at least a dozen men standing out front Many of them wore shirts with pictures and words that honored McKinney as the group had just come from his funeral Dillard and Malone were affiliated with a gang that rivaled that of the victims Malone "pretty definitely" fired the shot that killed Dowdy so Sims' trial was about proving criminal responsibility It can always be tricky to explain that concept to a jury did not respond to a voicemail left at his law office (READ MORE: East Ridge man acquitted of Bosnian War torture charges) Sims committed the murder when he was a juvenile so he will be eligible for parole in 25 years He is scheduled to be sentenced July 25 on the remaining three charges who was charged in connection with Dowdy's death but his charges were previously dismissed by prosecutors Franklin overdosed while in jail and suffered neurological damage He was found not competent to stand trial due to his health issues "I've only seen it come up two or three times in my career and we are very happy with the results," he said Contact Sofia Saric at ssaric@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6476 Sofia Saric is a criminal justice reporter with a focus on the courts system for the Chattanooga Times Free Press She previously worked as a crime and breaking news reporter at the Casper Star-Tribune in Wyoming and as a metro correspondent at the Boston Globe Contact Sofia Saric at ssaric@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6476 This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Chattanooga Times Free Press Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2025 audio and/or video material shall not be published rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use The AP will not be held liable for any delays errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing Post Malone launched his Big Ass Stadium Tour 2025 on Tuesday This is Malone’s biggest headlining tour, a massive production hitting 25 stadiums across the United States and Canada with Jelly Roll as his direct support at most concerts which also featured an opening set by Sierra Ferrell In announcing the tour, Malone promised a mix of his biggest hits fan favorites and songs from his sixth studio release "F-1 Trillion," which hit the charts at No And that’s exactly what the fans in Salt Lake City got "F-1 Trillion" is Malone's first country album, earning him a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album. That award went to another stadium-packing superstar’s first country album, Beyonce's “Cowboy Carter.”  There were plenty of songs from “F-1 Trillion” on Night 1 of Malone's Big Ass Stadium Tour, including "I Had Some Help,” a hit that features Morgan Wallen and spent six weeks at No These are the songs that made the setlist when Post Malone launched the Big Ass Stadium Tour in Salt Lake City: Phoenix rock city: These 4 major concert tours are launching in Phoenix — over the next 2 weeks Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more. He did the same in Pittsburgh for more than a decade. Follow him on X and Instagram @edmasley and on Facebook as Ed Masley. Email him at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com 5:22 PM | Updated: 6:34 pm BY SHELBY LOFTON Post Malone will kick off “The BIG ASS Stadium Tour” at Rice-Eccles Stadium at 7:30 p.m Jelly Roll and Sierra Ferrell will also be performing University of Utah staff said the show will be sold out “It will be very full,” said auxiliary services executive director Collin Simmons There’s different screens throughout the concert The stage comes out into the middle of the arena Jelly and the other artists can kind of interact with the crowd a little bit.” Simmons said he highly recommends people use public transit to get to and from the stadium A caution sign seen as crews set up Rice-Eccles Stadium for Tuesday night’s Post Malone concert “Those that are familiar with our campus know that parking can be challenging at times especially with large events,” Simmons said we have commencement and convocations going on later this week so concert-goers can take the bus or TRAX at no additional cost that is your fare on UTA services as well,” Simmons said He recommends guests arrive early and leave punctually UTA will be running extra trains before and after the concert to accommodate for crowds you’ll need to proceed to the platform immediately after the concert so the last event trains can get people where they probably need to go,” he said Simmons said there will also be rideshare drop-off locations at the south end of the stadium and on University Street They can be no larger than 12″ x 12″ x 6″ Guests can also bring one factory sealed water bottle up to one liter professional cameras and weapons are not allowed “Last summer we did two nights of Luke Combs and George Strait and Chris Stapleton,” he said “We’ve done Garth Brooks in the past This is a show that is really special to Utah with Post Malone having some connections here.” Follow @KSL5TV Falling tree limbs in Birmingham kills one person, another injured MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. — A single-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon claimed the life of Trevor S. Malone, a 30-year-old man from Anniston. The wreck happened at approximately 3:40 p.m. on U.S. 43 near the 308 mile marker, about a mile north of Muscle Shoals in Colbert County. Malone was driving a 2007 Honda Pilot when the vehicle veered off the roadway, collided with a fence, and subsequently struck a tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Lincoln T. Balentine, a 28-year-old passenger from Tuscumbia, sustained injuries in the crash and was transported to Helen Keller Hospital for treatment. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division is investigating the incident, and no further details are available at this time. highly curated editorial content brings attention to hidden gems Share LinkThis Kentucky Airbnb Has the Most Underrated Fishing SpotThis luxurious three-bedroom Airbnb is on the banks of Lake Malone the perfect place to spend an afternoon fishing a delightful and underrated fishing spot in Kentucky Several outdoor spaces allow guests to fully enjoy Lake Malone. A massive back deck overlooks the stunning lake and has a large dining table for six. Isn't this the perfect spot to enjoy coffee in the morning or a card game in the evening? 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Thanks for subscribing. We’ll see you in your inbox! LIFE IS INTERESTING.  BEING INFORMED MATTERS places and events happening in and around Stephenville and Erath County SearchJo Malone’s beach trio is my new summer fragrance And it comes in the perfect travel size.Sara Vanden Berge5 days ago1 min readUpdated: 4 days ago If you want to smell like you just stepped off the beach in Bali, Jo Malone London's new summer trio is for you.By SARA VANDEN BERGE I follow Kat James on all social media platforms (and if you are my age She recently posted about Jo Malone London's new beach trio and I rushed to Sephora to check it out. The three fragrances – Beach Blossom (think lime, coconut water and tonka bean), Frangipani Flower, and Wood Sage and Sea Salt – smell like you’re on a bucket list trip in Bali. Kat likes to combine the fragrances (so I’m doing the same) The Husband and I are sailing the British Virgin Islands this summer and this travel-size trio is coming with me My first Jo Malone London perfume was a gift from my kids last year – orange blossom – and I wore its rich scent all winter long. It’s long-wearing and something that will get you a lot of compliments Meanwhile, if you’re looking for a new summer scent, check out this trio. The scents also come in full size versions. sara@beneaththesurfacenews.com on facebook get in touch © Beneath the Surface News.  All right reserved WEBSITE DESIGN BY STARLING MEMORY Post Malone opened his stadium tour Tuesday night in Salt Lake City — the place he calls home Red rock desert landscapes glowed on giant screens but it felt less like a stadium show and more like a backyard hang with friends — and there was no doubt that Malone was here for a good time When he transitioned into his country songs his hips swayed freely and his bashful party boy personality was larger The crowd roared and matched his energy to the twang — more so than during the chart-toppers doing only what moves him — and in doing so the joy he brought to the stadium was enthusiastic and profoundly contagious Jelly Roll opened the night with a quiet confession “This is the most nervous I’ve ever been before a show in my life,” he said before kicking off his set His unease was endearing and mirrored the sincere energy both he and Malone carried into their first stadium tour but the fact that everyone came out means the .. Their candor was redolent of the good vibes they were bringing to the party — and was just one of the reasons the pair brought ease to Rice-Eccles Stadium The sense of friendship and familiarity was sprinkled throughout the three and a half hour show as both artists paused between songs to offer unfiltered gratitude Donning his “Ramblin’ Rose” shirt tucked into a belt buckle and a baseball cap on his head self-styled party boy showed none of the nerves he’d admitted to He opened with “Texas Tea,” and from the first note the stadium lit up — not just with music and energy but with fireworks and bursts of flames that made the night feel more like the Fourth of July than a concert But Posty didn’t just perform for the crowd — he became a part of it and leaned into his warmhearted people-person from high school persona The stadium became less a venue and more a backyard gathering with Malone crouching down to the eye level of fans Known for wearing his heart on his sleeve and leaving his ego at the door Malone welcomed Jelly Roll back to the stage with an introduction that reminded everyone they belonged “I’m dedicating this song to anyone who has felt like an outcast or a bit of a .. And I had the opportunity to bring one of my favorite .. Jelly Roll and Malone sauntered down the long runway for a duet of “Losers.” The camaraderie between them was genuine and made the audience feel an even closer connection to the tatted-faced pair They ended the song with an embrace that was far from a performative act and simply a moment between old friends — and Malone once again shrunk the stadium down to the size of a living room when he picked up his guitar for the ballad “Feeling Whitney.” After a first attempt he wasn’t satisfied with took a few sips of encouragement from his red Solo cup and said The mood shifted and the stadium was still as his raw voice filled the space Malone traded in his beats for boots with the release of his album “F-1 Trillion,” marking his move into country he wove his new twang-heavy tracks into a set list that still honored the hits that built his name The former SoundCloud artist seemed to come more alive Post Malone Rice Eccles Stadium 4/29 pic.twitter.com/8PgrJbGd8N And though they still cheered for the decade of hip-hop it was the country songs that drew the loudest response But the fireworks may have had something to do with that perched inside an old billboard at the back of the stadium he pulled everyone in for one more honest chat: “I can’t believe I’m doing this you’ll never be in a billboard in Salt Lake City at Rice-Eccles Stadium the love that you all have shared (with) me and the gift of your hearts that y’all have shared (with) me is the most amazing thing that I‘ve ever experienced in my whole life And I‘ve wanted to do this for as long as I can .. He opened the night with awe and gratitude it felt less like a concert and more like a heart-to-heart talk with a life-long buddy from college When the final bows were taken and the lights came up Malone didn’t vanish backstage like most rockstars do he jumped straight into the crowd for more selfies Post Malone Rice Eccles Stadium 4/29 pic.twitter.com/8PgrJbGd8N An inspection of Dublin‘s famous statue of Molly Malone discovered it was not just her bosom that was in distress but that the entire sculpture was unstable with multiple broken fittings A report by expert metalworkers explained how two of the pins that held Molly in place were completely destroyed This had happened “from the abuse she [was] receiving on a daily basis” according to records released by Dublin City Council [ Hey, tourists: fondling the Molly Malone statue is not a Dublin tradition. And it probably won’t bring you any luckOpens in new window ] An email said: “The two fixing pins below her body have come loose or have cracked.” As a matter of urgency, these pins need to be rewelded or replaced but to do that, the stone facing around the plinth will have to be removed so we can get at the pins.” The inspection took place after the council decided Molly Malone, designed by sculptor Jeanne Rynhart, needed a revamp because of ongoing damage to her bosom area. The statue’s cleavage was often groped by visitors snapping photographs and had led to noticeable discolouration of the bronze on her chest. On Monday, two male stewards were on patrol at the famous landmark. Many tourists were milling around and most of the people we spoke to said there is no need for people to touch the statue, noting how the practice had discoloured her bust over time. The Irish Times saw several people grab Molly’s breasts – despite being asked not to by the stewards. DJ and Tabitha Stevenson, who are visiting Ireland from Georgia in the United States to mark their 20th anniversary, questioned why people keep touching Molly’s bust. “I noticed that her boobs were obviously discoloured from touching, and I kept seeing people touch her boobs. So I went to ask the [steward] about it, and he said it’s an old rumour that it’s good luck,” Mr Stevenson said. A female tour guide, who did not wish to be named, had a different view. She said the presence of stewards is “ridiculous” and unnecessary. “It’s just fun for people, and it’s not destroying the lovely statue. It’s not serious.” Marilyn Todd, who is visiting Ireland from Chicago, said she didn’t have any desire to touch the statue, but understands why some people do. “I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it, if they don’t get destructive. “I understand why they don’t want us to touch it. But, at the same time, you kind of come to Dublin to touch it,” Ms Todd said. Flavia Bonelli and Diego Castañares, who are from Buenos Aires in Argentina but currently living in Spain, said the presence of stewards is a good idea. The couple weren’t aware of the practice of touching Molly’s breasts for good luck until today. However, they may have come up with a workaround. Ms Bonelli said people could pretend to grab the breasts from a certain angle, without actually touching them, like the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. The detail regarding an inspection of the statue emerged in email correspondence between the council and a conservation specialist organisation. Bushy Park Ironworks, one of the country’s leading conservation specialists, were first contacted in January by the council. An email from the council‘s public art officer said they were looking for a quote on how much restoration of the statue would be. The message said: “As you are aware, the statue has been subject to damage in its patination several times over the years resulting from repeated touching of the statue. “We are working on a more long-term solution to the issue, but I feel that it would help the visibility of the statue if the patination of the bronze could be restored on the statue’s chest area.” The ironworks said the metalwork would be relatively straightforward with barriers erected, a thorough cleaning, the restoration of “the top edge of her dress” and then waxing. However, they said the bigger concern was the overall stability of the statue. In follow-up emails, the council said they wanted to go ahead with the work and were hoping it could be “expedited”. They asked how long fencing would be needed, whether Molly Malone needed to be covered over and the likely duration of the project. An email from the council said: “We are also considering posting a security guard on the statue during renovation work, so it would be good to know how long the whole process would take.” In response, the ironworks said the overall project would take between one and two weeks depending on what was found after the granite plinth was removed. They said that dust sheets would be enough to protect the statue while works were ongoing, and that the restoration of Molly’s bust would take only a few days depending on weather. Asked about the project, the council said they hoped the revamp of Molly Malone would be completed by the end of May. However, they would not disclose costs involved saying these had not yet been “fully established.” Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC Post Malone kicked off his Big A-- World Tour on Tuesday (April 29) in front of what has become his home crowd in Salt Lake City The country singer — who bought a home in Cottonwood Heights several years ago — got a little sentimental while on stage "It's been 10 years of me doing this and I remember at the beginning everyone called me a one-hit-wonder." 'You'll never be on a billboard in Salt Lake City at Rice Eccles Stadium,'" he jokes "And I just want to say the love that y'all have shared me and the gift of your hearts you have shared me is the most amazing thing that I have experienced in my whole life." He then took a moment to encourage the crowd — with colorful language — to continue to pursue the things they're dreaming to come true "And I've wanted to do this for as long as I can f--king remember and I guess what I'm trying to f--king say is don't give up on your f--king dreams," he preaches from an elevated platform "And never give up on your f--king dreams no matter what the f--k anybody has to f--king say about them." Don't let anybody f--king stop you from doing what you f--king love Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do what you want to do and just do it," he adds Despite saying he was going to take a break from touring in 2025, Jelly Roll was convinced by Malone to go out on the road. He now serves as direct support for the Big A-- World Tour "Get By""Liar""Lonely Road""Wild Ones""Son of a Sinner""I Am Not Okay"Medley of "Sweet Home Alabama," "How You Remind Me," "Flowers" and "California Love""Need a Favor""Save Me" Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes It was a special night in front of Malone's home crowd.\nRead More Post Malone kicked off his Big A-- World Tour on Tuesday (April 29) in front of what has become his home crowd in Salt Lake City Words from the heart! What a great concert@Post Malone!#bigassstadiumtour2025#SLC Despite saying he was going to take a break from touring in 2025, Jelly Roll was convinced by Malone to go out on the road. He now serves as direct support for the Big A-- World Tour This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page SALT LAKE CITY – Post Malone and Jelly Roll are a well-matched pair for reasons beyond their mutual face tattoos They both bounce between rock and country with a little hip-hop thrown in but they are also two extremely gracious artists visibly thrilled to be playing a stadium tour for the first time “This is the most nervous I’ve ever been before a show in my life,” a humble Jelly Roll said at the start of his 50-minute set following opener Sierra Ferrell added his expletive-laden appreciation during his performance “I am scared … but the fact that everyone came out means the … world to me.” The April 29 kickoff of their Big Ass Stadium Tour at Rice-Eccles Stadium was a 3 ½-hour genre-agnostic party with both guys frequently addressing the crowd of about 45,000 with sincere gratitude in between pulling from their cauldron of beer-swilling hits There is also the possibility that fireworks will be scarce this Fourth of July because Post Malone seemingly used the country’s entire supply during his two-hour set, which was as much strobe-light-flashing “Rockstar” as red-Solo-cup-waving “Pour Me a Drink.” The noticeably slimmed-down Jelly Roll clad in black with a massive chain hanging down his chest both guttural rock (“Liar”) and twangy country (“Lonely Road”) while peppering his set with inspirational patter Here are some highlights from the opening show: More: Post Malone setlist: All the songs he and Jelly Roll played on their 2025 tour Though he also professed to opening-night nerves, Austin Richard Post didn’t indicate he was anything other than a cool cat as the bass drum thump of “Texas Tea” filled the air and he stood on a ramp with a microphone in his left hand and a (frequently refilled) red Solo cup in his right In his jeans adorned with a mega-sized belt buckle and white T-shirt bearing the name Ramblin’ Rose Posty – as he’s affectionately known – crept down the catwalk in shadowy lighting frequently crouching to get eye level with fans But the barrage of fireworks and flames that ended the song injected an unexpected jolt and also set the tone for the rest of his performance both artists expressed their mutual admiration so it was expected that at some point they would share the stage Post Malone rewarded fans’ expectations by calling Jelly Roll back to the stage – which was flanked by a pair of video screens, with two more erected at the back of the stadium floor – for “Losers,” which they recorded for Posty’s country breakthrough, “F1-Trillion.” The pair sparred vocally on the main stage before taking a stroll down the catwalk together (cue the midsong fireworks) and ending their duet with a tight hug that seemed as much a celebration of their stadium debut as general affection More: Beyoncé brings Cowboy Carter to life in flawless tour kick off: Review In a set that weaved pedal steel guitar (“Never Love You Again,” which Posty performed with Ferrell) with electro beats and chest-rattling bass (“Go Flex”) a highlight showcased him at his most vulnerable the pulsing lights dimmed and stacks of pyro momentarily unseen the multifaceted singer-songwriter started to strum his acoustic guitar Of course, he stopped after briefly starting the song to chug another beer and take a drag from his cigarette. But when Post slipped into “Feeling Whitney,” a ballad rife with lessons about bad decision making the cavernous University of Utah stadium suddenly felt as intimate as a club as he exposed his emotions This stadium tour is obviously a testament to the sustained rise of both Post Malone's and Jelly Roll’s careers it’s a platform that demonstrates nice guys can finish first accented with a backdrop designed to look like a truck stop complete with a neon “Open” sign took a playful detour when he and his large band thundered into a medley of cover songs Jelly Roll often pays homage to Lynyrd Skynyrd with “Sweet Home Alabama” – as he did on this night – but the segue into Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” was especially amusing to hear with his gruff voice singing “I can take myself dancing.” To further prove his statement that he and Post Malone share a love of every type of music Jelly and the band tossed in some of Nickelback’s “How You Remind Me” and a nod to Tupac Shakur’s “California Love.” Jelly Roll’s 50-minute set gushed with meaning as he commanded the stage in his black outfit and backward baseball cap bellowing through “Liar” and shifting tone and turning inspirational for “I Am Not Okay.” When Post Malone arrived about 30 minutes after Jelly Roll’s energetic set he did so in the shadow of a barrage of fireworks and pyro which both made frequent appearances throughout his two-hour performance Posty – as he’s affectionally known – showcased the breadth of his career with pop hits “Better Now” and a lush “Sunflower” as well as his hip-hop origins with “Go Flex” and “Rockstar” and his latest genre turn with swinging singalongs “Pour Me a Drink” and “I Had Some Help.” He, like, Jelly Roll continuously expressed his gratitude to the stadium crowd of about 45,000 bowing with folded hands and clearly reveling in the expansive setting Sierra Ferrell is also on board this boundary-blurring tour that will spin through the U.S. until July 1 with stops including Las Vegas Denver and Seattle before wrapping in San Francisco Here are all of the songs Post Malone and Jelly Roll played on the Big Ass Stadium Tour: By Uwa Ede-OsifoBreaking Features Reporter James Rees, the Grapevine Mustang band director, said Wednesday “the kids were over the moon.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Grapevine Edit (@thegrapevineedit) News RoundupsCatch up on the day's news you need to know GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy The tailgate will take place from noon to 6 p.m Malone’s team gave the Grapevine marching band permission to create arrangements for his songs “I Had Some Help,” “Rockstar,” “Congratulations,” “Sunflower” and “Circles.” The 29-year-old rapper-turned-country crooner once roamed the hallways of Grapevine High School Everyone at the school is aware of the famous alum, Rees said, mentioning that a few years back, Malone gifted special Crocs to students and staff The band will perform in custom T-shirts — with one reserved for Malone — featuring Grapevine High’s mustang logo in the same color scheme and font as the promotional materials for Malone’s “Big Ass Stadium Tour.” Rees is hopeful the students will get a chance to meet the musician “The band program here at Grapevine — we exist to give students incredible opportunities … memories that are going to last their entire life,” Rees said The North American leg of the tour will conclude on July 1 in San Francisco Long before he was a stadium-filling popstar Malone forayed into music as a student at Grapevine High He created a disco-esque music video for an art class project wearing mini-shorts and black shades as he performed an original song “Why Don’t You Love Me?” “A good buddy of mine Jason — we always used to make skits and mess around and have fun,” he said in a 2024 interview on child reporter Jazlyn Guerra’s YouTube channel. “Those shorts I still wear to this day.” Thank you for reading. We welcome your thoughts on this topic. Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines. Please read the guidelines before participating. border agent says the United States does not face a binary choice between a secure border and a compassionate immigration policy Border Patrol agent who spoke Thursday night at Malone University I would say the responsibility to their citizens to effect immigration laws on the border And we want to know what their intentions are "But that doesn't mean we can't have also a fair They're not necessarily opposed to each other That's the conversation we should be having Because you can pretend that we don't need migrants here But there's (millions of) jobs we can't fill in the United States." Malone students seeking "a Christian discussion on immigration" invited DeBruhl to speak at the Johnson Center of Doylestown said she tended to go along with the skepticism of family members toward immigration But she said DeBruhl's remarks "really opened my eyes a lot And I've never known where to look for more information that I can actually rely on So hearing it from someone who's actually been in these situations had the experience and is knowledgeable on it makes me want to look into it more." Related: After 26 years, a Border Patrol agent has a new role: helping migrants The twist in DeBruhl's story is after he retired at age 55 in 2014 from the Border Patrol following a 25-year career he volunteered in 2022 to run a migrant shelter in his native El Paso He did that until October last year after the number of border crossers had plummeted a fellow for the National Immigration Forum he makes speaking appearances around the country amid a national contentious ideological debate in response to suggestions that migrants are carrying fentanyl into the United States said the vast majority of fentanyl smugglers are U.S And cartels are getting fentanyl into the United States primarily by hiding them in secret compartments in semi-trucks that enter the country through ports of entry the president had these signs all over the White House lawn of depicting migrants who had committed crimes "And there have been some heinous crimes committed by migrants and I could tell you from my own experience So I had to ascertain and talk to them about their journey And I can tell you that 99.99% of those migrants were mostly economic migrants DeBruhl backed the concept of the CBP One app promoted by the administration of former President Joe Biden It purported to give asylum seekers a safer way to apply for asylum by setting up an appointment on the app Migrants could only schedule appointments with the app in northern Mexico which still encouraged them to make dangerous journeys through Central America to get to the U.S And the Biden administration lacked the agents and immigration judges to meet the demand for appointments DeBruhl served on the Border Patrol Tactical Unit That gave him opportunities to train the units of other countries in South America and Haiti He said he served at the Border Patrol's Washington office and was a chief border agent for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands for about five years He retired as a deputy commander stationed in Texas I started hearing all the things that we hear They're being released from insane asylums,' etc All the things that I knew not to be true from my experience in the Border Patrol," DeBruhl said He said he was taken aback by policies that resulted in the children of migrants being separated from their parents DeBruhl said that led to him volunteering for a migrant shelter He said he saw an outpouring of donations from around the country to support the shelter "When you hear America doesn't want migrants I think this is a very welcoming country as a whole," said DeBruhl who then went over the history of the southern border since 1824 the history of the Border Patrol and the history of border fencing He displayed a bar chart that said the U.S Border Patrol's encounters with migrants regularly exceeded 1 million a year from the 1980s to 2006 The retired border agent said the migrants in the past quietly integrated themselves in the communities where they settled But DeBruhl said what helped bring the immigration issue to the forefront in recent years was Texas Gov Greg Abbott busing tens of thousands of migrants to cities like Denver and New York in the early 2020s which forced those cities to find housing for them and space in their school systems for their kids He said while many believe the Trump administration significantly has reduced the number of border crossings DeBruhl said much of that had already happened the last several months under the Biden administration He said after Biden issued an executive order last June significantly limiting migrants' ability to claim asylum the number of border crossings declined significantly DeBruhl estimated it would cost the federal government $88 billion a year much of it to hire more border agents and immigration judges as well as expand the number of beds to detain people to deport all 11 million people estimated to be illegally in the country He said Immigration and Customs Enforcement has only about 42,000 beds to detain people "I think most of what we see and what we've seen is really performative to a great degree," he said "Because that (an effort to deport millions) can't be sustained the money that it takes to deport all these people." He said most applicants for border agents don't get past the intense vetting "They have to interview hundreds of people to just to get one Border Patrol agent," DeBruhl said I don't know if we'll be talking about that a lot during the next four years And everyday we're not having that conversation is a day that we've wasted like going towards where we need to be," DeBruhl said was in Malone in late April for a town hall with local voters is running for a seat currently held by Rep Blake Gendebien fields questions on the northern border and the North Country’s relationship with Canada during a town hall in Malone on Sunday MALONE — A Democratic candidate running for New York’s 21st Congressional District met with voters in Franklin County on Sunday was in Malone last weekend fielding questions from voters and covering a range of topics from immigration reform to the impact of tariffs on small businesses and a reduction of hours at two ports of entry between Franklin County and Quebec Gendebien is running for a seat currently held by Rep Gendebien was selected to run as the Democratic candidate in a special election to fill Stefanik’s seat after it was announced in November 2024 that she would be nominated to be the U.S who was the first nominee announced by the Trump administration after last November’s election was on track to be confirmed as ambassador as soon as early April A move that would have set in motion a three-month special election in the North Country citing fears over the slim Republican majority in the House of Representatives Trump announced he had asked Stefanik to step back from the nomination and stay in the lower chamber of Congress including reduced hours at two area ports of entry on the Canadian border Formerly open for 24-hours the ports of entry in Chateaugay and Trout River are now open from 6 a.m As a way to remedy the reduced hours Gendebien said he would like to see additional officers hired and provide them with the resources they need to keep the ports of entry open “I would rather invest in additional people that will spend locally and invest in keeping those crossings open,” Gendebien said “So we can go enjoy things on the other side of the border and they can also come and enjoy things on our side.” Gendebien said immigration reform needs to be approached with common sense and said immigrants play an important role in American agriculture done in 2016 that found nearly 50% of the labor on dairy farms is from immigrants “79% of every dairy product that you saw at the grocery store “According to that study if you remove immigrant labor from that equation dairy prices at the grocery store went up 93% Gendebien said by fixing the country’s immigration system it can help drive down prices as the grocery store Gendebien said a bulk of the district’s residents are senior citizens we have to protect those programs,” Gendebien said they aren’t really going to cut social security The fact is three social security offices in New York State have closed and that is just the beginning When you try to call there are fewer people on the other end of the telephone to answer You are not seeing cuts you are seeing a dismantling of services and that is the truth.” Gendebien attributed these decisions as efforts to cover the cost of proposed tax breaks “They are going to look to pay for that $4.5 trillion worth of tax cuts for billionaires and wealthy corporations by cutting benefits that you all in this room have earned,” Gendebien said said one issue that is important to her is the environment “One of my main concerns is the environment,” Ray said “I’d like to hear you talk about the environment.” Gendebien said it is important to protect the land not only for agricultural purposes but for forestry too “As a farmer if we don’t have our land we don’t have anything,” Gendebien said Gendebien said he supports renewable energy “I think diversifying our electrical grid is very important it provides jobs in rural America and I am with you I would not be dismantling programs that are good for the environment,” Gendebien said Gendebien said if elected he would work to represent voters from throughout NY-21 I care about everybody and I want to make sure this district gets the attention and the credit it deserves,” Gendebien said Gendebien said he wants to remain a Congressional candidate because the issues that brought him into the race remain unresolved “Since we started the race it has always been about making life more affordable for people in the North Country securing the border and making sure we remove people who are criminals with due process,” Gendebien said “And making sure we have an agricultural workforce modernization program for the North Country.” Ensuring access to rural healthcare and supporting small businesses also drew him into the race “That hasn’t changed that’s why I got into it initially and those things still exist and actually to a greater extent because I started thinking about this last November,” Gendebien said “Those things jumped out then and now they jump out even more I don’t want to give up on that and I can’t express how much I love this district I do believe it needs to be represented by someone who is actually from here and who is a farmer.” Gendebien owns and operates Twin Mill Farms in Lisbon with his family he previously served on Lisbon Central’s board of education for two full terms before resigning during his third term to coach basketball which supports families of children with cancer Gendebien was elected vice chair of the Cooperative Board of Agri-Mark for a region that runs from Chateaugay to Heuvelton “It is time to send a farmer to Congress,” Gendebien said “If you want to have an honest conversation about driving the price of groceries and food down you have got to have a farmer in the room.” Gendebien said he wants to campaign in a way that brings in support from people throughout the district “When you sow division and play six on four that’s not an accomplishment,” Gendebien said “What I am going to do is play five on five I’m going to show people that my campaign and my platform is the place to be Everything that I talk about is for our district and will make life better in our district.” Gendebien was critical of the Trump administration’s approach to tariffs and argued against potential cuts to veteran services and the Department of Education “The current administration is going to own tariffs own cutting rural school districts and own attacking rural post offices,” Gendebien said “These are bipartisan issues that is what I’m focusing on and it will resonate through the district.” Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 15 He was a member of the Naugatuck Volunteer Fire Department Tony was involved in his children’s activities as a Cub Scout leader and coach at Union City Little League Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Nuggets coach Michael Malone was fired last week with three games left in the season DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets boss Josh Kroenke said Monday that he twice balked at firing the winningest coach in franchise history and the general manager who connected the final pieces of the team’s only championship puzzle before finally canning them last week with just three games left in the season Kroenke held off in November to give the team time to jell and an eight-game winning streak heading into the All-Star break tempered his desire to part ways in February with coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth Kroenke finally fired both men last week in a move that stunned the league because the Nuggets had already secured a seventh consecutive playoff berth and were less than two years removed from the city’s first NBA championship parade me doing what I did last week or doing it on an eight-game winning streak?” Kroenke asked Only one of those eight wins leading into the All-Star break came against a team that would make the playoffs “I think that those eight games masked a trend that was going on behind closed doors that ultimately started to really affect the end of our season,” Kroenke said Kroenke said he also seriously considered a change around Thanksgiving with the Nuggets off to a so-so start and “I was really feeling like things weren’t headed in the right direction.” But he said he held off then to give the team time to settle in Despite leading Denver to its first title in 47 years Malone and Booth long clashed over roster philosophies a discord that led to a toxicity in the organization that began to affect the team’s fortunes and which led Kroenke to fire them both Vince Carter and Candace Parker react to the news of Michael Malone's dismissal in Denver The Nuggets won all three games under interim coach David Adelman to secure a third consecutive 50-win season and the fourth seed in the West, where they’ll open at home Saturday against the fifth-seeded LA Clippers Kroenke said he’ll commence a search for both positions after the season but he demurred when asked if he wanted to have a GM in place before hiring a head coach: “My thoughts aren’t there because this season’s not over.” Kroenke also announced he’d promoted Ben Tenzer to interim GM for the playoff run Kroenke began his nearly 30-minute news conference by praising Malone and Booth: “I want to start off by initially just saying thank you to both Calvin and Coach Malone … And to be frank Kroenke said he ultimately made the decision to move on from both men “with the hope of kind of rejuvenating the energy of the group and re-establishing some positive thoughts before the playoffs I think we did that over the last three games … still have a long way to go.” Nikola Jokić is the gemstone of the Nuggets’ roster and the changes at the helm were driven in part by the desire to capitalize on whatever prime playing years the three-time MVP has remaining “You have a responsibility when you have a player like that “But I feel an even greater responsibility to the person … I’d be the dumbest guy in basketball if I wasn’t asking him for his opinion on certain things But it’s my responsibility to make those decisions for the best of the organization and I think Jokic understands and respects that.” Kroenke debunked the notion that he was unwilling to trade anyone not named Jokic including fellow Missouri alum Michael Porter Jr. following reports that he nixed a deal for the long-range sharp-shooter at the trade deadline I would probably laugh a little harder,” Kroenke said “I’d say any kind of report that we’re not open to trading everybody possible to improve the team is completely false.” He added: “I’m certainly not going to be green-lighting any trades around here when I don’t see complete organization cohesion and we’re not maximizing the group we got.” Kroenke noted that he couldn’t always be on hand at Ball Arena to police the winning culture that had started to ebb with Malone and Booth at odds “I have a wide array of responsibilities across our businesses at this point,” Kroenke said of the family’s sports empire the Colorado Avalanche and English soccer club Arsenal last Tuesday was the craziest Tuesday that I could have ever imagined I had the worst morning that I’ve had in over 10 years with the Nuggets followed by the most amazing afternoon I could have ever asked for with the Arsenal Football Club,” Kroenke said “We beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the quarterfinals of the Champions League … On a human level While Nikola Jokić is the best player in this series the Clippers have proven they can play at an elite level on both ends Murray is averaging a career-high 21.6 points per game in his 9th NBA season a strong candidate to win his 4th Kia NBA MVP award joins current teammate Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson Michael Malone led the Nuggets to the NBA title in 2023 and amassed 471 wins over 10 seasons with Denver Aaron Gordon comes up clutch again for the Nuggets while the Thunder face the 1st big test of their 2025 playoff run Boston's reliance on the 3-ball backfires while New York's defenders come through in the clutch to pull off massive comeback for series-opening win Celtics announce Porzingis was questionable to return with an illness that they specified was non-Covid Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones glamour up alongside Angel Reese for the annual fashion event Kenny Atkinson experienced a setback on his coaching journey it fueled the 2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year Ashley Nicole Anderson was born on Thursday Ashley attended Eastmoor Academy and Wright State University where she studied Criminal Psychology and African American Studies Ashley was an extremely compassionate and caring person (with her lifelong friend Antonio Campbell ) “Niyah” became Ashley’s entire world and she respected her with her whole heart She considered being her mom her greatest accomplishment her lifetime companion Hermon Malone and two hearts became one She considered him the dopest person she ever met “Her perfect verse over a tight beat” Ashley dedicated numerous years of her life to service working with Estates Information Services (EIS) where she shined brightly as one of their top performers In her spare time she enjoyed listening to music being bullied by “Linky” and definitely debating She was a great and compassionate listener who exhibited an infectious spirit Ashley Nicole Anderson Malone departed this life on March 17 She leaves to cherish her precious memories a her devoted husband Hermon Malone Myree Malone and Sanai Malone; grandson Jamiri Bryant; adoring Pamela Grantham and Daesha (Robert) Lister Melanie (Jamael) Hancock; aunts Rosemary McBride and Doris Durr; uncles Dareal Durr and Anthony (Glenda) Durr; special cousins Keysa Williams and Jamica Durr; in-laws Ashley’s circle of family extended beyond blood ties and endearing memories will be held by the close bonds and relationships she held with her close and special friends Ms Her dear friends also included Erica Nelson and very very special acknowledgement for her Love her “4 legged son” Ashley is preceded in death by her grandfather Ralph C Durr; mother-in-law Teresa Ann Malone; grand mother-in-law Hattie L Durr and Cynthia Durr; uncles Robert Earl Durr and Donnie Durr May Ashley rest in peace knowing that her love lives on in the hearts of those she leaves behind Add to Calendar Add to Calendar Add to Calendar Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Mustangs To Play At 'Hype Event,' Cover Post Songs and he's making sure his alma mater will get a chance to be involved in his show The Grapevine High School Mustang Band has officially accepted an invite to play at the "hype event" before Post Malone’s concert May 9 at AT&T Stadium The band will play custom versions of Post's songs in the AT&T parking lot "When we shared the news with our students and announced that our solo and chamber music recitals would be rescheduled to make this possible the reaction was electric," said James Rees "The excitement of getting to perform at a Post Malone concert is something our students will never forget." Post Malone graduated from Grapevine High School and is a proud alumnus members of the Mustang Band will also appear on Fox 4's "Good Day." Rees said the appearance is scheduled for Monday The Chico State Emeritus and Retired Faculty and Staff Association (ERFSA) is pleased to announce the 2025 Hall of Honors class. Eight renowned faculty and staff members will be inducted into the Hall of Honor on Friday, May 30, 2025, during a ceremony and luncheon. Buy tickets By holding students accountable while still going the extra mile as their advocate Christopher Malone was one of the reasons first-generation and underrepresented students found success at Chico State during his 35-year career.  He first worked on campus as an advising and counseling intern and after graduation secured a position at the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) the program’s mission is to improve the access for and retention of low-income and first-generation students at Chico State.  Malone progressed at EOP from an advisor to manager role and served as associate director when he retired in 2015 He became proficient in all aspects of what EOP offers students including admissions assistance and providing social and cultural activities.  One of Malone’s enduring responsibilities was overseeing the EOP Summer Bridge Program which introduces students to college life and help students acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to build a bridge from high school to a successful college experience establishing a model that informed the development of other transition programs on campus and also created targeted academic support initiatives in English (2007) and math (2014) during his time with EOP.  said Malone’s effective mentorship was a reason why EOP students performed well compared to the student population as a whole in persistence rate and other student success markers.  “Not only are EOP students still benefiting from Chris’ work but so are other countless programs and their students that continue to use the EOP Summer Bridge program as a blueprint for the creation of their own transitional programs.,” said Bass ten years after Malone’s retirement.   dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts no-nonsense exterior—just a look from him was enough to make an errant student straighten up and fly right—students quickly learned that Chris was a believer in second “Students could always count on Chris to keep it real with them but they also knew he would be their biggest advocate and cheerleader—whatever the occasion required.”  To honor Malone in his retirement and continue his legacy in EOP the University renamed the EOP Achievement award the Christopher T Malone enjoyed his days at Chico State as a student-athlete and continued to be involved in sports in the greater Chico community He officiated football and basketball games for over 20 years with the Northern California Officials Association and coached the Chico Jaguars youth football team from 1998 to 2008.  Chico State Today is an official site of California State University USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warms up against the Kansas City Chiefs prior go a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images A symphony of passion and purpose often lies hidden beneath the surface of sports where every win or loss resonates with personal stories and cherished memories Maxx Crosby used his own narrative of musical inspiration to celebrate a moment of triumph off the field creating a bridge between the reverberations of music and the intensity of athletic achievement Crosby imbibed the rich sounds of hip-hop and R&B permeating his home the persistent rhythm and soulful melodies provided more than just entertainment—they shaped his world view and instilled values that he continues to carry on the field This formative experience underscores how deeply the essence of music has been interwoven with his identity leaving an indelible impact on his approach to life and sport In the high-pressure arenas of professional football Crosby’s narrative illustrates that the pulse of music offers a much-needed counterbalance the driving beats and inspiring lyrics are not merely background noise but a source of motivation that elevates his game This symbiotic relationship between the cadence of music and the intensity of athletic performance reflects a broader truth: both worlds thrive on creativity Crosby extended a succinct four-word message to Post Malone—a nod to the influential power of melodies and beats that have accompanied him through pivotal moments This tribute goes beyond a mere acknowledgment; it is a celebration of the way music can uplift especially during the defining periods of triumph and adversity Such sincere words not only encapsulate his personal journey but also serve as a reminder of the universal language that music offers This blend of sports and music mirrors a larger narrative where passion fuels performance and inspiration shapes success Crosby’s gesture stands as a testament to the potent role that art plays in bridging diverse aspects of life—melding the raw energy of competition with the emotive power of sound As he continues to forge his legacy on the field his tribute resonates with a timeless message: that the tunes of our past can inspire the victories of our future leading to moments of celebration that echo far beyond the confines of any game A Bold Shift in the Running Back Roster In a move that underscores the ever-evolving nature of NFL rosters strategic decisions are reshaping opportunities for emerging talent and.. 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