Sports, Tennis

Tennis Tuesday: ATP News Roundup

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We’ve got less than a month to go until Roland Garros!  Our clay season started over the weekend as it’s finally Spring here in NYC and the courts are open!    Not everyone got the memo – the BMW Open in Munich has been delayed this week because of … snow.

This Week’s Tournaments:
Millinneum Estoril Open – Estoril, Portugal
BMW Open – Munich, Germany
TEB BNP Paribas Istanbul Open – Istanbul, Turkey

Rafa Ties Guillermo Villas With 49 Clay Titles
Rafa has been having a terrific European clay season so far,  starting with winning the Monte Carlo Masters last week.  He kept the momentum going in Barcelona, defeating defending champion Kei Nishikori in the final to win his 49th career clay title.   The win ties him with Guillermo Villas for the all-time record.  We would definitely bet on Rafa surpassing it.

Let It Snow, Let It Snow
Rain delays are frequent on the tennis tour, but this week in Munich has brought on some new challenges:  snow delays!    The outdoor clay tournament has been hit with below freezing temperatures, and snow, much to the amusement of players who are used to chasing the sun around the globe!   (cue The Wanted song)  Or, if you’re Canadian like Vasek Pospisil, you just practice in the snow.

Bjorn Frantangelo Wins Savannah Challenger
The young American has had a great couple of months – earlier this year, he pushed Novak Djokovic to 3 sets in Indian Wells in an entertaining match.  Bjorn captured the Savannah Challenger title over the weekend, defeating fellow American Jared Donaldson in the final.  Because of the win, Bjorn is now first in the USTA Pro Circuit Roland Garros Wildcard Challenge Standings.  USA!  USA!

Album Release, Friday Five, Music

The Friday Five: Summer 2016 Albums

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It’s finally Springtime here in NYC, which means Summer concert season is just around the corner!   There is tons of new music to look forward to also, including new albums from some of our favorite artists.  Here are the albums dropping soon that are sure to be on our Summer playlists.

1. Cole Swindell – “You Should Be Here”
due May 6th – pre-order on iTunes

2. Rooney – “Washed Away”
due May 6th – pre-order via Rooney

3. Dierks Bentley – “Black”
due May 27th – pre-order on iTunes

4. Dan + Shay – “Obsessed”
due June 3rd – pre-orders start April 29th

5. Good Charlotte – “Youth Authority”
due July 15th – pre-order on iTunes

90s, Movies

Disney Channel to Air DCOM Marathon Memorial Day Weekend

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Get your DVRs ready because Disney Channel is airing a marathon of all your favorite DCOMs* (Disney Channel Original Movie, DUH)  all Memorial Day Weekend!  Forget working on your beach bod for all those BBQs and pool days you had planned, because now you can  spend the weekend watching “Zenon” and “Stuck In The Suburbs.”    The marathon is in honor of Disney Channel’s 100th (!) DCOM, “Adventures in Babysitting,” airing later this Summer.  Check out the full schedule below and let’s watch a Disney Channel movie!

*Before you start sending Disney hate mail, “Model Behavior” and “My Date With The President’s Daughter” are not official DCOMs.  Also we were going to recommend which movies to watch and the answer is ALL OF THEM, except you can skip “Quints.”

Friday, May 27
10:00AM Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama
11:20AM Read It and Weep
12:55PM Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior
2:40PM Jump In!
4:15PM Lemonade Mouth
6:15PM Zapped
8:00PM High School Musical 2
9:55PM The Cheetah Girls 2
11:45PM Zenon the Zequel
1:25AM Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge
2:55AM Twitches Too
4:25AM Alley Cats Strike!

Saturday, May 28
6:25AM You Wish!
8:05AM The Proud Family Movie
9:50AM Quints
11:25AM Horse Sense
1:10PM Cow Belles
2:50PM Twitches
4:30PM The Even Stevens Movie
6:15PM Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie
8:00PM Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
9:50PM Princess Protection Program
11:30PM The Cheetah Girls: One World
1:05AM Zenon: Z3
2:40AM Halloweentown High
4:20AM The Thirteenth Year

Sunday, May 29
6:00AM Right On Track
7:45AM Full-Court Miracle
9:35AM Eddie’s Million Dollar Cook-Off
11:20AM Brink!
1:10PM Double Teamed
2:55PM Rip Girls
4:35PM Motocrossed
6:20PM Cloud 9
8:00PM Teen Beach 2
9:55PM Bad Hair Day
11:40PM How to Build a Better Boy
1:20AM Pixel Perfect
2:55AM The Other Me
4:30AM Genius

Monday, May 30
10:00AM Stuck in the Suburbs
11:30AM Halloweentown
1:05PM Zenon, Girl of the 21st Century
2:55PM Smart House
4:25PM High School Musical
6:15PM Camp Rock
8:00PM Descendants
10:05PM Teen Beach Movie
11:55PM Cadet Kelly
1:50AM The Cheetah Girls
3:35AM Johnny Tsunami

Album Release, Country Music, Dan+Shay

Dan + Shay To Release Sophomore Album “Obsessed” on June 2nd!

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If there is one word we have used to describe Dan + Shay’s music , it’s OBSESSED.  Which is why the name is so perfect for their sophomore album, which they just announced is due out June 2nd! That means you’ll have lots of new music to learn before seeing them on the “Good For A Good Time” Tour with Darius Rucker this Summer!  Dan + Shay have always been amazing when it comes to interacting with their fans, and were inspired to name the album “Obsessed” after reading fans’ comments on social media.  Pre-orders for the album will go live next Friday, April 29th!  (FANGIRLING HARD)

Watch the video for “From the Ground Up” below and pickup a copy of the single on iTunes now!

Be sure to follow Dan + Shay & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

90s, Boy Bands, Music, On Tour

NKOTB To Headline Mixtape Festival 2016

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If you (like us) have been going through NKOTB withdrawl every day since your last show (of 3) of The Main Event Tour, you’re in luck!  NKOTB announced they are coming back to Mixtape Festival in 2016!   This will be their only concert in 2016 as they have no plans to tour this year.  (Which only means we can’t wait to see what they have in store for 2017!)   Mixtape Festival is a blast – the fest is at the beautiful Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA – and features all of your favorite 90s artists.  This year’s performers include Boyz II Men, 98 Degrees, O-Town & more!  It will also mark Paula Abdul’s return to the stage.

Pre-sales for Block Nation members start this Saturday, April 23rd at 10am!  As a BN member, you’ll also have access to a special pre-show, members only event on August 5th.  For FREE!  Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 29th at 10am.  VIP packages will also be available, including meet and greets and after party access.  Head over to MixtapeFestival.com for all the info!

Mixtape Festival 2016
August 6th 2016
Hersheypark Stadium – Hershey, PA
More Info

2016 Lineup:
NKOTB
Paula Abdul
Boyz II Men
98 Degrees
O-Town
Dream
Ryan Cabrera

Watch the teaser for Mixtape Festival below.

Be sure to follow Mixtape Festival & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Sports, Tennis

Tennis Tuesday: Monte Carlo Roundup

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Tennis players are always chasing the sun and now that the weather is getting nicer in NYC, we can’t wait to play outside this Summer! It’s been a busy week in the tennis world so let’s get right to our Tennis Tuesday round up.

This Week’s Tournaments:
Barcelona Open BancSabadell – Barcelona, Spain
BRD Nastase Tiriac Trophy – Bucharest, Romania

Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut Win Monte Carlo
The French duo won their 3rd straight Masters 1000 title of the season, securing themselves the #1 ranking in doubles in the process.  We love watching these two play and are thrilled to see them playing so well.  Also, see below one of the cutest post-match photos ever taken.

Rafael Nadal Reclaims Monte Carlo Title
The King of Monte Carlo won the title for the 9th time, defeating Dominic Thiem, Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray on the way to the finals.  The final between Rafa and Gael Monfils was one of the best matches of the year so far.  We hope both of them can carry the momentum to Roland Garros!

World Team Tennis Schedule Announced
The WTT schedule was announced last week, including matches with marquee players Andy Roddick, Mardy Fish, and Caroline Wozniacki.  We can’t wait to catch the New York Empires at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, including a match with both Andy and March August 9th!  Check out the full schedule at WTT.com.  Check with your local team as tickets go on sale this week!  And remember…Don’t fall asleep on a plane with Andy Roddick or Mardy Fish.

Album Release, Music

Moose Blood Announce New Album “Blush”

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Moose Blood are back with a second album, a new single, and a European tour for the Fall!  Fingers crossed they tour the States this summer, too.  The band premiered their brand new single “Honey” on BBC Radio earlier this week and revealed that they’ve signed to Hopeless Records for their sophomore effort called “Blush,” due out August 5th.

Pre-order bundles including vinyls, special “Blush” t-shirts, and an exclusive poster are available on their official website now.   Check out the album track listing below!

Moose Blood “Blush” Track Listing
Pastel
Honey
Knuckles
Sulk
Glow
Cheek
Sway
Shimmer
Spring
Freckle

The guys also announced a big Europe and UK tour for the fall that will take them to a city near you through September and early October.  Tickets go on sale Wednesday April 20th.  Check out all the dates below and get your tickets while they last!

Moose Blood Europe/UK Tour 2016
Sept 13th – Underground – Cologne, Germany – Buy Tickets
Sept 14th – Bi Nuu – Berlin, Germany – Buy Tickets
Sept 15th – Conne Island – Leipzig, Germany – Buy Tickets
Sept 16th – Strom – Munich, Germany – Buy Tickets
Sept 17th – Legend Club – Milan, Italy – Buy Tickets
Sept 18th – Traffic Club – Rome, Italy – Buy Tickets
Sept 19th – Arena Wein- Vienna, Austria – Buy Tickets
Sept 21st – Treibhaus – Luzern, Switzerland – Buy Tickets
Sept 22nd – Schlachthof – Wiesbaden, Germany – Buy Tickets
Sept 23rd – The M-Pire Strikes Back – Münster, Germany  – Buy Tickets
Sept 24th – ReeperBahn Fest – Hamberg, Germany – Buy Tickets
Sept 25th – Beta – Copenhagen, Netherlands – Buy Tickets
Sept 27th – Dynamo – Eindhoven, Netherlands – Buy Tickets
Sept 28th – Patronaat – Haarlem, Netherlands – Buy Tickets
Sept 30th – La Peniche – Lille, France – Buy Tickets
Oct 1st – Pop Up du Label – Paris, France – Buy Tickets
Oct 3rd – Birmingham O2 Institute2 – Digbeth, UK – Buy Tickets
Oct 4th – Garage – Glasgow, UK – Buy Tickets
Oct 5th – O2 Academy2 – Sheffield, UK – Buy Tickets
Oct 6th – Y Plas at Cardiff – Cardiff, UK – Buy Tickets
Oct 7th – Koko – London, UK – Buy Tickets
Oct 8th – Academy2 – Manchester, UK – Buy Tickets

Preorder “Blush” on  iTunes (US) and (UK) now!

Watch the official video for “Honey” below.

Be sure to follow Moose Blood and Secret Fangirls on Twitter.

Music, On Tour

Hoodie Allen Announces European Happy Camper Tour

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Hoodie Allen just wrapped up his Happy Camper Tour across the US, and it was a smash, with sold out shows from coast to coast.  Hoodie just announced he is taking over Europe this Summer!  Check out the tour dates below.  Make sure you get your tickets when they go on sale this Friday, April 22nd!

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Hoodie Allen’s “Happy Camper European Tour” 2016
Aug 18th – La Bellevilloise – Paris, France – Buy Tickets
Aug 19th – Pukkelpop Festival – Hasselt, Belgium – Buy Tickets
Aug 20th – Openair Gampel – Gampel, Germany – Buy Tickets
Aug 22nd – Muffathalle – Munich, Germany – Buy Tickets
Aug 23rd – E-Werk – Cologne, Germany – Buy Tickets
Aug 24th – Melkweg – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Buy Tickets
Aug 27th – Club Academy – Manchester, UK – Buy Tickets
Aug 30th – Islington Academy – London, UK – Buy Tickets
Aug 31st – Institute2 – Birmingham, UK – Buy Tickets
Sept 1st – ABC – Glasgow, UK – Buy Tickets
Sept 2nd – TBA – Vienna, Austria
Sept 6th – Vega – Copenhagen, Denmark – Buy Tickets
Sept 7th – John Dee – Oslo, Norway – Buy Tickets
Sept 9th – Korjaamo – Helsinki, Finland – Buy Tickets
Sept 11th – Debaser Strand – Stockholm, Sweden – Buy Tickets
Sept 13th – Docks – Hamburg, Germany – Buy Tickets
Sept 14th – Huxley’s – Berlin, Germany – Buy Tickets
Sept 15th – Zoom – Frankfurt, Germany – Buy Tickets

Pick up a copy of “Happy Camper” on iTunes or Amazon now!

Be sure to follow Hoodie Allen and Secret Fangirls on Twitter.

Friday Five, Music

The Friday Five: Songs of the Week

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Ever since Friday became the new world wide release date for music, our weekends got that much better!  We’ve been jamming a lot of new music this week but this week’s Friday Five are the songs that are quickly racking up play counts in our iTunes.

1. MAX – “Basement Party”

2. AJR – “I’m Not Famous”

3. Shiffley – “Cry”

4. The Stolen – “Can’t Get Enough” 

5. Waterparks – “Crave”

Heffron Drive, Music

Heffron Drive Release “Rain Don’t Come”

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It’s been a while since we’ve had new music from Heffron Drive, so we are so excited that Kendall and Dustin just dropped a new track, “Rain Don’t Come!”   The track is perfect for dancing along to on your way to your favorite Summer festival, complete with a sweet guitar solo!  Heffron Drive have been busy touring the world in recent months, and we’re crossing our fingers for a US tour soon!  (and maybe they’ll bring Logan Henderson along like they did in Italy!)

Listen to “Rain Don’t Come” on Spotify now and stay tuned for the music video coming soon!

Pick up your copy of “Rain Don’t Come” on iTunes or Amazon now.

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We are all fangirls at heart.