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Sports, Tennis

Tennis Tuesday: News Roundup

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This Week’s Tournaments:
ASB Classic – Auckland, New Zealand
Apia International Sydney – Sydney, Australia

Last Week’s Winners:
Brisbane International – Grigor Dimitrov
Qatar ExxonMobil Open – Novak Djokovic
Aircel Chennai Open – Roberto Bautista Agut
Hopman Cup – France (Richard Gasquet & Kiki Mladenovic)

Grigor Dimitrov Wins First Title Since 2014
It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly 3 years since Grigor Dimitrov won his last title, at Queen’s Club in 2014.  That same year he reached the top 10 for the first time, and made it to the semi-finals a at Wimbledon.  It’s been a tough couple of years for Grigor, who has been working hard to get back in top form.  He started 2017 in commanding fashion, taking out 3 top 10 players (Dominic Thiem, Milos Raonic, Kei Nishikori) on his way to the Brisbane title.  He also took one of the cutest and most excited trophy winning photos of all time.  More of this in 2017, please!

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Dominic Thiem Hits The Beach
One of the hardest working men in tennis, Dominic Thiem, hit the “beach” in Sydney ahead of the tournament there this week.   Our dream job would be planning and supervising these ATP player field trips during tournaments.  Where can we sign up?   (Also someone please take Grigor back to a zoo while he’s in Australia so we get more of this)

James Blake Wins 2016 Powershares Season Finale in Brooklyn
Professional tennis made it’s return to Brooklyn for the first time since  1935 on a snowy Saturday night at the Barclays Center.   James Blake won the Powershares QQQ Cup, the last event on the 2016 Champions Tour.  James defeated Andy Roddick in the first semi-final, breaking Andy in the final game of the set.   (Andy’s serve is still on point in case you were wondering).  John McEnroe beat Jim Courier 6-3, before losing to James in the final.   The final set was an entertaining battle of the New Yorkers, with an energetic crowd cheering on both players.

Taylor Fritz Expecting First Child
Tennis Channel just casually mentioned that Taylor Fritz is expecting his first child any day now!   Fritz wed his longtime girlfriend Raquel Pedraza over the Summer.   Congrats Taylor and Raquel!

Country Music, Music

Nash FM 94.7 Presents Nash Bash 2015 at Barclays Center with Cole Swindell

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Get ready Brooklyn, because Country music is about to takeover.  Nash FM 94.7 just announced that their Nash Bash 2015 will be at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn this year!  The show, held on March 24th, will feature headliner Cole Swindell, along with Gloriana, Jana Kramer, and Michael Ray.  Tickets go on sale Wednesday, February 25th, with pre-sales starting Tuesday, February 24th.  Head over to Nash FM 94.7 for more info!

NASH BASH 2015 flyer

Nash Bash 2015
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NY
March 24th at 7pm
Buy Tickets

Listen to Cole Swindell’s latest single, “Ain’t Worth The Whiskey” below.

Be sure to follow Nash FM 94.7 & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Music, On Tour

The Demi World Tour is Coming to Brooklyn!

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Just announced!  Demi Lovato is coming to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on October 27th, as part of the Demi World Tour.   Pre-sales start today for LovatoClub.com members.    Tour mates MKTO and Christina Perri will join as well.

Demi teased the announcement last night on Twitter, posting “No Sleep ‘Til Brooklyn” with a shot of the Barclays Center stop.  Demi is in NYC this week for her Dance on the Pier performance for Pride Week this Saturday.

Demi Lovato World Tour 2014
October 27th – Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NY – Buy Tickets
*View all of the dates here

Tickets for Demi’s Barclays Center show go on sale this Friday, June 27th at 10am EST.

Be sure to follow Demi Lovato & Secret Fangirls on Twitter for more updates!

Boys We Like, Music, On Tour

Justin Timberlake Extends The 20/20 Experience World Tour

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We may not be getting the *NSYNC reunion we’re all hoping for in 2014, but at least we have more Justin Timberlake shows to look forward to! (Seriously guys, that April Fools Joke was just plain mean, and the only way to make it up to us is a reunion tour in 2015!)  JT and The Tennessee Kids just announced they are extending the North American leg of the 20/20 Experience World Tour, with new dates in the late Fall & Winter! 

If you haven’t had the 20/20 Experience yet, don’t miss your chance!  You never know how many years it will be until JT tours again…Justin’s live show is not to be missed, he puts on a high energy, nearly 3-hour set featuring all of his hits and some great covers, like this mashup of “Murder” and “Poison.”  Or if you’ve already been to the tour once or twice, why not a third time?  (Seriously, we’re considering it…)

The 20/20 Experience World Tour — Fall 2014 North American Dates
11/20/14 — MODA Center – Portland, OR – Buy Tickets
11/22/14 — Oracle Arena – Oakland, CA – Buy Tickets
11/24/14 — The Forum – Los Angeles, CA – Buy Tickets
11/28/14 — MGM Grand Garden Arena – Las Vegas, NV – Buy Tickets
12/1/14 — Toyota Center – Houston, TX – Buy Tickets
12/3/14 — American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
12/5/14 — Chesapeake Energy Arena – Oklahoma City, OK – Buy Tickets
12/8/14 — United Center – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets
12/10/14 — Air Canada Centre – Toronto, ON – Buy Tickets
12/13/14 — Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT – Buy Tickets
12/14/14 — Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NY – Buy Tickets
12/17/14 — Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
12/19/14 — Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN – Buy Tickets
12/20/14 — Gwinnett Center – Atlanta, GA – Buy Tickets

Check out JustinTimberlake.com for full info!   Tickets go on sale Monday, April 14th at 10am local time! Members of The Tennessee Kids will have pre-sale ticket access starting tomorrow, April 8th!   Join now for an exclusive pre-sale code! 

Be sure to follow Justin Timberlake on Twitter for the latest!  And follow *NSYNC while you’re at it, just so you don’t miss the REAL reunion announcement. (We are never giving up hope.)

 

90s, Boy Bands, Music, On Tour

Justin Timberlake Performs “Gone” in Sunrise, Florida During The 20/20 Experience World Tour

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Justin Timberlake’s 20/20 Experience World Tour hit the BB&T Arena in Sunrise, Florida on March 4th, where he surprised everyone with a solo version of *NSYNC’s classic, “Gone.”  He introduced the song by giving a shout out to his former band mate and boyband brother, Chris Kirkpatrick, who actually spent a few weeks on tour with JT, in an “aaaaww” worthy speech.  So.  Much.  Love.

So why did Justin pick this occasion to perform “Gone?”  Up until the brief (but AMAZING) *NSYNC reunion at the 2013 VMA’s at the Barclays Center, the BB&T Arena was the site of the last formal *NSYNC concert.  Justin must have been feeling the nostalgia, and played the song in honor of their last show.  (We wish he had sang this at Madison Square Garden too!!!)

We’re taking all of this as good signs of a possible future reunion – the fact that JT is even now acknowledging his boy band past, and the fond memories he had with his band mates, is a GOOD SIGN!!  We’re never giving up hope.  It’ll happen.  One day.

And we love that Chris Kirkpatrick has been on tour with him for the last few shows – maybe a practice run for their next tour, when they’ll bring along Lance, JC, and Joey?