Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) released a new ad this week for her re-election campaign and it is everything you would expect from the controversial, conspiracy-promoting Congresswoman.

“It’s the Washington establishment created globalist policies to move America into the global economy led by Klaus Schwab and the World Economic Forum,” starts off Greene.

“And now the war hawks, globalist elites, and neocons are banging the drums of war,” she continues, as images of Trump’s former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Reps. Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) appear on the screen.

The inclusion of Pompeo and Graham is notable as Greene has been known to attack fellow Republicans, but rarely attacks pro-Trump Republicans who good appear to still be in good standing with former President Donald Trump.

“If we had real leadership in Washington, if we had real Americans in Washington that cared about our country, they would be only fighting and legislating and voting and passing laws to stop the globalist agenda, to stop this assault on our values, our freedoms, and our country,” she continues narrating as images flash across the screen, including the words “The Great Reset.”

She concludes the ad by saying “the Democrat Communists” want to take away “our faith, our family, and our freedoms.”

Marge Green puts out her first campaign video since filing for re-election, and it’s straight QAnon/New World Order conspiracy stuff. Interestingly, she includes Mike Pompeo and Lindsey Graham along with the usual suspects. pic.twitter.com/uv9DrulgoV

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) March 31, 2022

The “Great Reset” is a term referring to a fringe conspiracy theory on the far-right. The Anti-Defamation League sums up the theory as the belief that “global elites want to use the coronavirus as a tool to reorganize global societies and economies to their benefit at the expense of ordinary people, with the ultimate goal of a global totalitarian regime.”

The ADL explains that the “Great Reset,” like QAnon which it is affiliated, casts “President Trump as the only person between the American people and these disastrous outcomes.”

Greene has been known to promote a wide range of conspiracy theories from claiming that a Jewish space laser started deadly California wildfires, 9/11 trutherism, claiming the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting was a false flag attack, to embracing QAnon before entering Congress – something she has since distanced herself from.

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The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is being accused of misleading the public after releasing a statement saying Will Smith was asked to leave the ceremony after slapping Chris Rock on live TV.

Both Variety and TMZ are reporting that sources close to Smith say the statement claiming he was asked to leave is not only false but that he was eventually asked to remain in the theater.

“Sources close to the situation are refuting that the actor was ever formally urged to leave the show. It appears that in the chaos that surrounded the altercation, the Academy and the show’s producer sent mixed message about whether Smith should be expelled from the event,” reported Variety on Thursday.

The reporting appears to contradict the Academy’s statement on Wednesday, which said: “Mr. Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognize we could have handled the situation differently.”

There is some grey area in the reporting, however. “Another person familiar with the Academy said that Smith was asked to leave through an on-site representative,” added Variety, noting, “That call was made by Academy president David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson, who, a source says, asked for Smith to leave the show instead of remaining in the auditorium for the rest of the telecast.”

In the end, though, Variety adds that show producer Will Packer “walked out into the orchestra and conferred with Smith, according to two witnesses.”

“Packer said that he and the production ‘officially’ wanted Smith to stay for the remainder of the show, according to one of the witnesses. Another source close to Packer denied that the producer urged Smith to remain,” the report added.

On the balance, however, Variety’s reporting is framed around debunking the Academy’s statement as the story ran with the headline: “Will Smith Was Not Formally Asked to Leave Oscars Following Chris Rock Slap, Sources Claim.”

Sources relayed to TMZ a similar version of events:

We’re told Will was aware there was talk about asking him to leave the theater. During one of the commercial breaks, we’re told Oscars producer Will Packer walked up to Will and said, ‘We do not want you to leave’ … this according to our sources.

How exactly the decision for Smith to remain in the theater and accept his Oscar for Best Actor remains somewhat unclear, but the notion that Smith was directly asked to leave and “refused” to do so appears in doubt.

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Bruce Willis’ family wrote on Instagram that the actor will be retiring due to health issues, including most recently a diagnosis of aphasia. Aphasia is a disorder that can affect a person’s ability to communicate.

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Tributes to Bruce Willis have been pouring on Twitter following news that he is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with language disorder Aphasia.

Willis’ daughter Rumer Willis announced the news in a note shared on Instagram Wednesday, which was signed by Rumer, the actor’s other daughters Scout Willis, Tallulah Willis, Mabel Willis, and Evelyn Willis, as well as his current wife Emma Heming Willis, and his ex-wife Demi Moore.

“To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities,” read the caption, which was shared alongside an image of a young Willis.

“As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.”

According to the Mayo Clinic, the brain condition impairs one’s communication skills and can affect one’s ability to speak, write, and understand language — both verbal and written.

The condition is generally caused by a head injury or stroke but can come on gradually from a brain tumor or another disease.

Willis instantly began to trend on social media following the news, as fans shared tributes and messages of disbelief:

Much love for Bruce’s family. https://t.co/qjQdcKv4ep

— S.E. Cupp (@secupp) March 30, 2022

Sending best wishes and good vibes to Bruce Willis and his family. I was a fan before I ever actually got to meet him, and he was very friendly and kind to me the times I got to spend around him. Pulling for you, sir! https://t.co/vdjzxPr1ti

— Cully Hamner (@CullyHamner) March 30, 2022

Thank you Bruce and everyone in the Bruce Willis family! You’re a shining star always! pic.twitter.com/HZ87K54EDi

— John-a-thon Schaech (@JohnSchaech) March 30, 2022

Bruce Willis pic.twitter.com/sCas5m5Br9

— Dave Quinn (@NineDaves) March 30, 2022

Very sad news. It’s hard to convey what a jolt of adrenaline Bruce Willis was when Moonlighting premiered in 1985, in an era when TV could still make you a star overnight–or how skeptical about him the industry was when he got $5 million to make Die Hard. https://t.co/LMXi5wcEkJ

— Mark Harris (@MarkHarrisNYC) March 30, 2022

Bruce Willis as Harry Stamper with Harry & Dad. He is a most excellent savior of Earth and I was proud to give him a piggyback ride at Cape Canaveral to an Aerosmith concert! pic.twitter.com/YheHroar9i

— Harry Knowles (@headgeek666) March 30, 2022

My first Bruce Willis movie was the color of Night. Me and all the horny ass boys at school would pass around that VHS tape because it was easier to explain than hardcore porn, and then we just spent years marveling at how big his dick seemed in that movie. Absolute legend.

— Gene Park (@GenePark) March 30, 2022

Bruce Willis, who has entertained us for decades, is retiring from acting due to a health condition. pic.twitter.com/sWs1gojRA8

— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) March 30, 2022

There aren’t a lot of actors I, and probably you, have spent more time watching on the big screen than Bruce Willis. He’s what we think of when we think about movie stars. https://t.co/Nz9feOPVQf

— Michael Nordine (@slowbeard) March 30, 2022

Very sorry to hear new about #BruceWillis‘s health. In addition to everything else, he has always been a great interview.https://t.co/3WLpgq8HVk

— Joe Leydon (@JoeLeydon) March 30, 2022

So much love, light, prayers, and strength to Bruce Willis, his wife, children, @justdemi and their entire family during this time.

Have faith, there is hope and incredible geniuses at Mayo Clinic and NIH who work in neurology & study brains. Breakthroughs truly happen every day

— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) March 30, 2022

One of the nicest people I ever interviewed … sad news

Bruce Willis ‘stepping away’ from acting after aphasia diagnosis https://t.co/260djCSJv4

— Mark Daniell (@markhdaniell) March 30, 2022

So sad about this, cannot imagine how difficult it must be for him and his family, just awful news.

Bruce Willis “Stepping Away” From Acting After Aphasia Diagnosis https://t.co/QzIf9IVA1c

— Zoe Margolis (@girlonetrack) March 30, 2022

Sad to see Bruce Willis retire from acting. What a career. Just SOME of my favorite movies he starred in: Blind Date, Die Hard (yes all sequels too!), The Last Boy Scout, Death Becomes Her, Pulp Fiction, 12 Monkeys, Armageddon, The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, Sin City, Red, Looper.

— Mauler (@MaulerMauler) March 30, 2022

So heartbreaking! Honored to have starred in one of his last movies! He was a real pro. Sometimes you never know what someone is going through. Bruce Willis will always be one of the greatest of all-time. https://t.co/85iI7rVO5m

— Eric West (@EricXWest) March 30, 2022

A bummer that Bruce Willis is being forced to effectively retire. Hoped he’d get one more big time run at least. Die Hard, The Last Boy Scout, Unbreakable, Looper, 12 Monkeys, Death Becomes Her among my personal fave performances. pic.twitter.com/8Y2AfH5c32

— Neil Bolt (@nezzko) March 30, 2022

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The Detroit Lions made news Monday morning as they were announced as the next team to be featured on NFL’s docuseries Hard Knocks. That didn’t stop First Take from making jokes about the league’s longstanding dumpster fire though — particularly Domonique Foxworth who clowned fellow personality Dan Orlovsky over his former franchise.

The show hosts initially shared a laugh over head coach Dan Campbell’s introductory press conference with the Lions where he famously said “when you knock us down, we’re going to get up and when we get up, we’re going bit a kneecap off.”

“He’s my guy,” the former Lions quarterback said about Campbell, “Not a coach in the NFL I’m rooting more for than Dan Campbell.

The reason behind this is that Orlovsky and Campbell were once teammates in Detroit back in the day, a component held highly by both.

“I played with Dan in Detroit,” Orlovsky said. “I’ve watched him play games with like Robo-Cop type arm braces on because his body is so beat up. I think he’s the perfect coach for that city.”

The conversation then shifted to the Lions’ current starting QB, Jared Goff, who has appeared on Hard Knocks before in 2016 and 2020 with the Los Angeles Rams. Goff can be remembered for having a few notable moments in the docuseries, especially when it came to his school education as the hosts pointed out.

Jared Goff was on Hard Knocks before right and didn’t we learn that he didn’t learn very much at school,” Foxworth noted.

“He didn’t know the sun rose in the east instead of the west,” Orlovsky replied while making a sun rising motion with his hand, setting off the entire panel into hysterics.

Moderator Molly Qerim then reeled the hosts back in and asked Foxworth what he thought of the Lions’ inclusion in Hard Knocks.

“Seems fun,” Foxworth replied, “Between Jared Goff learning about basic facts about the world and science will be great and Dan Campbell, his speeches, his pre-practice speeches I feel like will have game day intensity. I’m looking forward to this.

Foxworth then turned his attention to the Lions as a whole, indicating they won’t make the playoffs this season, to which Orlovsky wasn’t too thrilled about.

“There may not be much Lions football to watch in December or January,” he said.

“C’mon, man, it’s unnecessary,” Orlovsky replied.

“I’m just saying,” Foxworth followed up.

“Just because Stephen A. (Smith) isn’t here doesn’t mean you have to take a shot at Detroit,” Orlovsky added.

“I’m not, it’s beautiful,” Foxworth said. “I was just there. My cousin lives there, it’s a fun place to be, in the summertime. But they will not be in the playoffs, is that crazy to say?”

Foxworth finished off the segment by saying the highlight of the Lions’ 2022 season will be the preseason.

“The exciting part of their season, is going to be the preseason. It’s going to be Hard Knocks, watching them bite kneecaps and whatnot, and Jared Goff learn about the position of the moon. You think he knows anything about the moon, does he even know what it is?”

Watch above via First Take

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Former White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn got on the conspiracy theory wagon again by claiming there’s a plot to bring about the “New World Order” by planting tracking devices beneath peoples’ skin.

Flynn spoke to Clay Clark of The X22 Report as he claimed World Economic Forum Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab, Microsoft Founder Bill Gates, and right-wing bogeyman George Soros are in on the insidious, supposed scheme.

“These are all people that are part of this conspiracy, really…Not just to understand what’s happening outside of our skin, but to get under our skin,” Flynn claimed. “These are very real and very — actually — they’re very dangerous people. These are people that see a global world order.”

Flynn claimed that those involved in the conspiracy are preparing to launch a “fourth industrial revolution that Klaus Schwab describes it as.” Flynn was referring to Klaus’ book wherein he discussed how technological advancement will lead to a social impact as tech changes how the world works.

These are real people, these are real things. They have an intent to have a New World Order. They have an intent to track every single one of us, and they use it under the skin. They use a means by which its under the skin.

Flynn has pushed conspiracy theories and alarming rhetoric numerous times since leaving the White House, even as his former ally, right-wing attorney Lin Wood, revealed audio suggesting Flynn never truly believed in QAnon despite parroting their conspiracy theories.

[H/T Ron Filipkowski]

Watch above.

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A political candidate from South Carolina claims former President Donald Trump made a hole-in-one during a round of golf Saturday in Florida.

According to a tweet from Tim Swain, a Palmetto State Republican who recently abandoned a primary challenge to Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), the former president made an ace during his round on Saturday.

TRUMP JUST MADE A HOLE-IN-ONE! pic.twitter.com/89lrgsGkjT

— Tim Swain (@SwainForSenate) March 26, 2022

The photo appears to show the 7th hole of Trump’s course in West Palm Beach, which was corroborated by a Daily Mail reporter.

Also pictured, along with Trump and Swain, is golf hall-of-famer Ernie Els — a four-time major champion. Els, like everyone in the photo except Trump, put up one finger, seeming to indicate that a hole-in-one was made. Trump, for his part, was holding up the golf ball.

Trump has a longtime reputation as a cheater on the links. In a 2019 book, veteran sports writer Rick Reilly reported that the former president regularly kicked his ball out of the rough, took gimmes from unfathomably long distances, and even rushed to switch balls when his playing competitors were in a better position than he was.

He also, however, has previously made a verified hole-in-one. In 1993, at the 12th hole of the famed Pebble Beach Golf links, Trump made an ace which was witnessed by hundreds of people in person.

Liberal talk show host Thom Hartmann tore into some Republicans over their “disgusting” behavior at confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackon, which he called “racist grandstanding.”

Judge Jackson’s confirmation hearings played out over several days this week with a string of Republican senators attacking the nominee to the point of badgering.

Mr. Hartmann spoke out about the hearings on an episode of The Thom Hartmann Program earlier this week

Raphael Warnock, a Democrat from Georgia who’s also Black, he said, you know, I don’t, I do think it’s a legitimate question to ask if these, and he’s speaking of these Republican senators, would be asking these questions if she wasn’t a Black woman, basically asking her to defend the 1619 Project. She has nothing to do with that! Oh, but it has a Black woman who put it together. Don’t you know?

If she defends critical race theory? Critical race theory has? You know, it’s it’s not even taught in our schools. And yet Marsha Blackburn kept saying, Oh, we’re, and Ted Cruz, oh, critical race theory in kindergarten.

This is all just grandstanding. And, I might add, racist grandstanding by white Republican senators. Talking about parental rights, talking about mask mandates, talking about transgender women in sports, everything they could do to try to just smear her and get that little 60-second sound bite. And it’s frankly pathetic. It’s a terrible reflection on today’s Republican Party. It validates the point that I’ve made on this program over and over and over again that that the Republican Party has been captured. Not that there wasn’t ever a shortage of racists and misogynists in it, but it has been captured basically, particularly since the Trump era, by new fascists who ground there their love and hope for an authoritarian dictatorship in the United States in their belief that white people are the superior race and therefore should run everything, and that men are superior to women and therefore women should always be subordinate to them and do whatever they say. And, you know, and there are attempts to put this into law by rolling back Supreme Court decisions and passing legislation and grandstanding like this. I’m just…

I don’t know how to say it any more strongly, I was so offended by the disrespect that was shown to an extraordinary woman, an extraordinary legal scholar, by these white people on the Senate Judiciary Committee, by these white Republicans. It was beyond disgusting.

Watch above via The Thom Hartmann Program.

In a stunning speech on Saturday President Joe Biden essentially called for regime change in Russia when he said that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” a comment that has prompted enormous reaction, including on cable news.

On Fox News, Eric Shawn spoke with Fox contributor Rebecca Grant about that moment in Biden’s speech.

“Do you think in that speech that the president was calling for regime change, basically signaling the Russians and the oligarchs to push Putin out?” Shawn asked.

“That was a stunning remark by Biden,” said Grant. “I think that’s unprecedented in U.S-Russian diplomatic history. That puts U.S.-Russo relations in the deep freeze. It was a huge and stunning revelation.”

“Absolutely. He did call for regime change. Let’s see if the State Department or White House tries to walk that back later or not,” Grant added.

Shawn then asked about how such a thing might happen, pointing out that Putin is paranoid even about covid.

“In terms of potential regime change,” said Shawn, “How does he get overthrown? Does he get overthrown?”

“Does he get assassinated? Does he got pushed out? Does he get under house arrest?” he asked. “How does that end?”

“We’d all like to see no more of Putin, but I think it’s very unrealistic at this point,” answered Grrant. “Biden, I also feel, was unrealistic in his direct appeal to the Russian people. I don’t think that’s the most positive line of diplomacy.”

Grant said the best option for President Biden is to increase support for Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, “who is leading the fight.

Watch the clip above, via Fox News.

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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) called on Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) to resign on Friday, following the congressman’s three felony convictions related to a campaign contributions case.

Fortenberry was found guilty on Thursday of “concealing information and making false statements to federal authorities” related to illegal campaign donations he received in 2016, reported CNN.

“After learning of illegal contributions to his campaign, the congressman repeatedly chose to conceal the violations of federal law to protect his job, his reputation and his close associates,” U.S. Attorney Tracy L. Wilkison said in a statement after the verdict. “The lies in this case threatened the integrity of the American electoral system and were designed to prevent investigators from learning the true source of campaign funds.”

On Friday, McCarthy told CNN’s Melanie Zanona, “When someone’s convicted it’s time to resign.”

.@GOPLeader says Rep. Jeff Fortenberry should resign after he was convicted of felonies, & says he plans to speak with the Nebraska Republican today: “When someone’s convicted it’s time to resign.”

He adds that if Fortenberry wants to appeal, can do it that as a private citizen.

— Melanie Zanona (@MZanona) March 25, 2022

Zanona reported that McCarthy added if Fortenberry wanted to appeal, he could do that “as a private citizen.”

McCarthy’s call for a member of his conference to resign is a rare rebuke from the Republican leader who has stood by some of his most controversial members.

Fortenberry has represented Nebraskas’s 1st Congressional district since 2005 and won reelection in 2020 with nearly 60 percent of the vote. While the district is 65 percent urban and includes the state capitol of Lincoln, the Cook Partisan Voting Index ranks the district as a safe +11 Republican-leaning seat.

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President Joe Biden snapped at CBS News reporter Christina Ruffini on Thursday over a question about the United States not deterring Russian President Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine.

Ruffini was the last reporter to get called on at a press conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, after Biden called an end to the presser then came back for one more question somewhat testily.

Biden earlier met with leaders of fellow NATO countries, and Ruffini asked what he thinks could deter Putin from his present course, considering the United States has yet to do so.

“Sir, deterrents did not work,” she said. “What makes you think Vladimir Putin will alter course based on the action you’ve taken today?”

Biden responded:

Let’s get something straight. You remember, if you covered me from the very beginning, I did not say in fact the sanctions would deter him. Sanctions never deter. You keep talking about that. Sanctions never deter.

The maintenance of sanctions, the maintenance of sanctions, the increasing the pain and the demonstration why I asked for this NATO meeting today is to be sure that after a month we will sustain what we’re doing, not just next month, the following month, but for the remainder of this entire year. That’s what will stop him.

“Do you believe the actions today will have an impact on Russia changing course in Ukraine,” asked Ruffini.

Biden snapped and said, “That’s not what I said. You’re playing a game with me … The answer’s no.”

The president went on to say:

The single most important thing is for us to stay unified and the world continue to focus on what a brute this guy is and all the innocent people’s lives are being lost and ruined and what’s going on. That’s the important thing. But look, if you’re Putin and think that Europe is going to crack in a month or six weeks or two months, why not – they can take anything for another month. But we have to demonstrate. The reason I asked for the meeting. We have to stay fully, totally, thoroughly united.

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SAN JOSE, CA – JANUARY 05: Kirk Herbstreit of ESPN attends the Party At The Playoff at The GlassHouse on January 5, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images for ESPN)

Be prepared to see a lot more Kirk Herbstreit on your TVs this fall as the former Ohio State quarterback will be joining fellow broadcaster Al Michaels to exclusively call NFL games on Amazon’s Thursday Night Football broadcasts.

Excited to announce our booth for #TNFonPrime!

Al Michaels and @KirkHerbstreit are the new voices of Thursday Night Football, exclusively on @PrimeVideo! Football is Open. pic.twitter.com/9FmAtwE5Mo

— NFL On Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) March 23, 2022

Additionally, Herbstreit signed a three-year extension with ESPN to stay their top college football analyst on College GameDay and in the booth on ABC Saturday Night Football Wednesday.

“Kirk’s passion for college football and reverence for its traditions is unmatched,” said Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman of ESPN and its sports content. “His signature analysis and in-depth insight have earned him the respect of both fans and the teams he covers, and we are thrilled to ensure that Kirk will continue to be there for college football’s biggest moments for years to come.”

Emmy Award-winning college football analyst @KirkHerbstreit signs a multi-year extension with ESPN

Herbstreit will continue in his role across @ESPNCFB, including @CollegeGameDay & ABC Saturday Night Football

More: https://t.co/T3wbJtpVjN pic.twitter.com/0W1JYIrryE

— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) March 23, 2022

Herbstreit, now in his 26th year covering college football for ESPN, said he is looking forward to this new opportunity and is excited about what’s to come with both companies.

“I am so proud of the work our ESPN and ABC team does on college football – this has been my family for 26 years and my passion for the sport is unwavering,” said Herbstreit.

While the exact details of Herbstreit’s new deals are unknown at this time, his Amazon deal alone is expected to be in the eight-figure range annually.

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Miley Cyrus’ plane was forced to make an emergency landing after it was struck by lightning while en route to Asunción, Paraguay.

Cyrus shared video of the moment her plane was struck on Instagram, confirming that she and everyone traveling with her are safe after the plane made an emergency landing.

 

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“To my fans and everyone worried after hearing about my flight to Asunción. Our plane was caught in a major unexpected storm and struck by lighting. My crew, band, friends and family who were all traveling with me are safe after an emergency landing,” she wrote. “We were unfortunately unable to fly into Paraguay. I LOVE YOU.”

Cyrus shared that because she was unable to fly to Paraguay, she could no longer headline day two of the Asunciónico festival, held in the nation’s capital.

Following Cyrus’ post, Asunciónico organizers announced on that the festival would be canceled altogether due to extreme weather conditions:

pic.twitter.com/MeaWfw63To

— Asuncionico (@Asuncionico_) March 23, 2022

Read the English translation below:

To all our fans and friends:

After evaluating all possible ways to carry out Day 2, we are sad to announce that the festival is officially cancelled. The severe weather conditions that hit the metropolitan area hard yesterday, and the weather forecast for this day, in which they announced that the rain and electrical storms would persist, pose insurmountable obstacles to logistics and production, and represent a risk for attendees, artists and staff.

We greatly appreciate your support and patience while waiting for the news.

On Monday March 28th we will be reporting on the ticket return process. Please keep your bracelets and tickets (proof of sale) that were not redeemed in order to access the refund.

Thank you very much for understanding.

We hope to meet again in Asuncionico 2023!

Massive flooding in the city had already forced festival organizers to cancel the first day of the event, which was set to include performances from the Foo Fighters, Doja Cat, and Machine Gun Kelly.

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Stephen A. Smith called out certain NBA players’ vaccination status during a Kyrie Irving rant Monday on First Take.

While Smith didn’t call out any particular player aside from Irving, the ESPN personality did hint at a handful of players who took the minimum requirement to pass the NBA’s Covid-19 policy.

Smith turned to studio guest J.J. Reddick and proclaimed, “There is a host of players that did not want any part of the vaccine. That is why you had some people taking the Johnson & Johnson vaccine instead of Moderna or Pfizer because it was only one shot.”

The comment stems from earlier remarks regarding Irving’s unwillingness to get the vaccine which has held him out of home games in Brooklyn thanks to the NYC private sector mandate. Smith is surprised to see the blame being shifted away from the superstar guard as this type of behavior would not fly previous generations.

“Do you think for one second that Kyrie would have been able to get away with this if he was playing in the 1980s and 1990s with some of those cats?” Smith asked, “It would have been a problem because they would have been like ‘yo, what do you mean you’re not going to be ready?'”

He then elaborated on his argument by including the vaccine decision of both current teammate Kevin Durant and former teammate James Harden who are both fully vaccinated.

“Theoretically, we would look at it like, ‘we did it, what you doing?’ Okay, dammit I didn’t want, you know KD (Durant) ‘I didn’t want to take it’. Or Harden or somebody ‘I didn’t want to take it,'” Smith said. “All of those things being taken into consideration, you would have had a problem because ‘we all doing it, but you going to say you ain’t doing it. You with us or you not?'”

Smith finished his rant by getting back to the root of the question: should there be some frustration with Irving? To which he replied with an adamant ‘yes’ as Irving’s decision confuses the morning host as to why more players aren’t upset with him, given it could cost KD and the Brooklyn Nets a championship this season.

“We see players going up to Kyrie hugging him, loving on him, you know like you proud of him, you proud of him” Smith shouted. “I’m thinking what about the chip, what about this championship we suppose to be going for. What are we doing?”

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