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18 hours ago
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Jason Sudeikis to open SHRM25 conference in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The annual SHRM workplace and workers conference and expo is taking place over the summer and Jason Sudeikis has been announced as the opening mainstage speaker at this year's event. SHRM25 is taking place June 29 to July 2, 2025, at the San Diego Convention Center in downtown San Diego. In addition to actor, comedian, writer, and producer Jason Sudeikis, will be singer, songwriter, actor, and producer Josh Groban, author and podcast host Jay Shetty, actress, author, and podcast host Jenna Fischer, and actress, author and podcast host Angela Kinsey, along with the CEO of BambooHR Brad Rencher, and SHRM president and CEO Johnny C. Taylor. 'Jason Sudeikis's award-winning portrayal of Ted Lasso took the world by storm and redefined leadership—not through authority or ego, but through civility, empathy, optimism, and a belief in others,' shared Betty Thompson, SHRM-SCP, Chair of the SHRM Board of Directors. 'This is a powerful reminder that true leaders are accountable for their actions. By fostering trust, owning their decisions, and demonstrating integrity, they inspire others to do the same. SHRM members and HR professionals will be treated to an uplifting and engaging session full of humor and actionable insights to bring back to their workplaces, empowering them to lead with both accountability and purpose.' The world's largest HR conference, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), takes place in San Diego, 'offering insights on cutting-edge HR innovations, regulations, workplace trends, and leadership strategies.' Those in attendance at SHRM25 will learn how to master AI & HR tech, navigate new workplace regulations, tackle challenges like pay transparency, retention and workplace culture shifts, along with networking opportunities with thousands of HR professionals, Chief Human Resources Officers (CHRO), and industry pioneers. To learn more, visit SHRM25 will be offered both virtually and in-person, and is sponsored by BambooHR, with 375 sessions to choose from. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Josh Groban Debuts His New Album At No. 1 On Multiple Charts
It's been half a decade since Josh Groban released his last studio album. Harmony arrived in late 2020, and in the years since, the singer has toured in support of that project and starred in the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, which earned him a Tony Award nomination. Now, as he wraps his latest concert residency, he scores another musical win. The superstar vocalist collects another No. 1 album on several rankings in America this week, proving his fanbase remains loyal even without a steady stream of new music. Gems arrives on three Billboard-published tallies this frame, leading two of them and debuting inside the top 10 on the third. Groban's latest starts at No. 1 on both the Classical Albums and Classical Crossover Albums charts. On both of those tallies, which focus on classical music full-lengths, Groban collects his sixth No. 1. He has now sent a total of seven titles to those lists, with only one missing the top spot. Josh Groban in Concert fell short by just one position more than two decades ago and never managed to take a turn in the spotlight. Gems also enters the Top Album Sales tally, the all-genre ranking of the bestselling full-lengths and EPs throughout the U.S. On that competitive tally, the set launches at No. 6. It earns the singer his eleventh top 10 and fifteenth placement somewhere on the roster. Gems opens with just under 7,000 copies sold, according to Luminate. Groban scores the fourth-highest-ranking debut this frame on the Top Album Sales chart. He lands between new arrivals by Fuerza Regida (111XPANTIA, No. 2), Pink Floyd (At Pompeii - MCMLXXII, No. 3), and Eric Church (Evangeline Vs. The Machine, No. 4). Gems is an 18-track compilation largely made up of his biggest hit songs. But, as is common practice when musicians re-release older cuts but want to entice superfans to pick up a copy, he included a pair of never-before-heard tunes as well: 'Be All Right' and 'Open Hands.' The original material clearly helped push several thousand people to purchase the compilation, making it a bestseller immediately — and seemingly holding fans over while he likely works on his next full-length.
USA Today
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'American Idol': Josh Groban praises his 'extraordinary' fan's 'Wicked' cover
'American Idol': Josh Groban praises his 'extraordinary' fan's 'Wicked' cover Show Caption Hide Caption Carrie Underwood admits it's 'difficult' to be open about her faith During 'American Idol', judge Carrie Underwood was visibly emotional after contestants Breanna Nix and Rylie O'Neill performed Brandon Lake's worship song 'Gratitude'. unbranded - Entertainment The "American Idol" Top 24 have shown off their chops, and it's time for viewers to have their voices heard, too. Monday night's episode rode the wave from Sunday night and brought out the second half of the Top 24 performers. Now, for the first time this season, it's up to "Idol" fans to determine who makes it through after next week; votes can be cast at Highlights from night two of the Top 24 performances included spot-on feedback from Broadway star and multi-platinum singer Josh Groban, who was a guest mentor alongside artist-in-residence Jelly Roll; a high-energy cover by Desmond Roberts that would give Stevie Wonder a run for his money; and a Kelly Clarkson-esque rendition of an Avril Lavigne song by Drew Ryn. Last night: Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll admit song covers are better than their versions Meanwhile, Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan again took a step back from critical feedback in favor of uplifting each singer and encouraging viewers to vote. Here are some of the best moments from Episode 9. Amanda Barise flirts with Josh Groban, puts a new spin on 'Defying Gravity' For the Top 24, seasoned performer Amanda Barise, who fancied herself as the underdog in this competition, chose a song she felt "embodies my time on the show." She and the band came up with a unique, upbeat and slightly tropical-themed arrangement for "Defying Gravity" from "Wicked." During rehearsals, she mentioned more than once that Groban was her first crush, and in turn, he revealed her singing videos had come up on his Instagram feed. He came away from the rehearsal saying, "Amanda is a vocal technician. There's very little she can't do." Amanda, showcasing her newfound confidence, was barefoot on stage as she seemingly hit every note known to mankind in delivering her rendition of Elphaba's famous solo. The song's dramatic climax was something that must be heard to be believed. Though the judges all shared their compliments, Groban's was by far the most effusive: "Everything you do is extraordinary. I'll be your fan and I'll be watching from the sidelines and I'll be cheering you on every step of the way." Luke Bryan jumps on his seat in excitement over piano man Josh King Josh King has only gotten better since finding himself some main character energy in the first round of Hollywood Week. The airport piano performer officially earned the "most improved" award by donning a white blazer and matching pants and breaking out some impressive footwork while performing "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John. As he walked around toting the whole mic stand, he got the judges dancing up on their feet. There was no trace left of the guy who had his butt firmly on a piano seat during his "Over the Rainbow" audition. If you recall, Bryan's criticism at the time was that "you can't dance to the way you're playing," and Underwood wasn't willing to advance him through the competition (he got by with yeses from Richie and Bryan). Weeks later, Josh is kneeling on the ground, whipping out a harmonica and charismatically engaging with the crowd. Bryan, who had bragging rights for seeing Josh's promise from the beginning, was left jumping on his seat as Underwood alluded to it being a "perfect performance." She added, "If you had told me on your first audition that you'd be here right now just crushing it, I probably wouldn't have believed you." Richie was in shock over Josh's dexterity. "You are a showman on top of being a great singer," he said. Carrie Underwood gets emotional: Country singer on the difficulty of being vocal about faith Mattie Pruitt takes on 'iconic' Katy Perry song As it turns out, this isn't 15-year-old Mattie Pruitt's first "Idol" journey. It's revealed that her mom, Sara, was pregnant with Mattie when she auditioned for the show more than a decade ago. After producers used some "Disney magic" to surprise Mattie with an appearance from Sara during rehearsals, the two did a sweet cover of "At Last!" It was immediately clear where Mattie got her singing chops from. The Tennessee high school student appropriately donned a cotton candy-colored tiered gown as she took on "Wide Awake," which Underwood called "an iconic monster of a song." It was too bad Katy Perry was no longer around to hear it. Mattie's now-signature came through as she sang "wish I knew then what I know now," and her pitch-perfect delivery had Richie exclaiming "oh my god!" midway through the soaring performance. Later, Richie told Mattie, "I'm telling you, if this is how you start your career? Oh my god, the future is yours." Bryan, though complimentary, accurately pointed out Mattie could do more with her stage presence: "Get in that rockstar mode. Get in what you see Carrie Underwood do when she gets on stage." 'American Idol' 2025 Top 20 reveal The four contestants who were eliminated via the season's first audience vote will be revealed Sunday, April 20, during the three-hour Easter special. CeCe Winans, Season 22's Roman Collins, The Brown Four, along with Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Underwood, will take the stage. So will the Top 20 contestants.
CBS News
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Dodgers home opening game kicks off with LA fire crew salute
Thursday's opening day for Major League Baseball rings in the 68th season for the Dodgers in Los Angeles, and fans have a lot in store for them before the game even starts. The home opener is the first of three games against the Detroit Tigers, with a starting game time of 4:10 p.m. It's the first time the Dodgers have faced an American League opponent in their home opener. Pre-game ceremonies begin at 3:30 p.m., and for the second year in a row, Grammy-nominated artist Josh Groban will sing the national anthem, accompanied by a flyover from fighter jets. Firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Los Angeles Fire Department and Pasadena Fire Department will salute the American flag for the national anthem, which will be hanging from Station 20 firetrucks in Lot 1. LAFD Fire Captain Jerry Puga and Pasadena Fire Department Captain Jodi Slicker will unveil the 2024 World Series emblem before the first pitch. Nichol Whiteman, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation president, said fans at Thursday's and Friday's games can participate in a 50/50 raffle, with ticket purchases supporting wildfire recovery efforts. Funds will support the reconstruction of two Dodgers Dreamfields at Altadena's Loma Alta Park and the rebuilding of the Palisades-Malibu YMCA, which burned down in the Palisades Fire. To speed up getting into the stadium, guests can download the MLB Ballpark app for facial recognition entry. Fans need to register on the app, take a selfie, and find the designated Go-Ahead Entry points at the stadium, located in three places: reserve level right field, reserve level left field and at the left centerfield gate.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Players Championship Livestream: How to Watch the Golf Tournament Online
Rolling Stone and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Almost all of the world's top golfers are at TPC Sawgrass this week for the 2025 Players Championship. The main storyline is around Scottie Scheffler, the only two-time defending champion, who's seeking a three-peat at the Florida golf tournament. But he'll face tough competition from a 144-player field, including 48 of the world's top 50 golfers. More from Rolling Stone Josh Groban Heads to Vegas for New Residency: Here's How to Find Tickets Online With 'Moana 2' Now on Disney+, the Directors Discuss the Film's Most Rewatchable Moments Millie Bobby Brown's Beauty Brand Back in Spotlight After Actress Defends Recent Appearance Stream: Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, ESPN+, DirecTV Stream, Sling TV Channel: Golf Channel, NBC Dates: Thursday, March 13-Sunday, March 16 If you're looking to watch the Players Championship this weekend, read on. Below is a full guide on how to stream the Players Championship without cable, plus a TV schedule for the event. The 2025 Players Championship will be broadcast on NBC and Golf Channel. The best way to stream the tournament is with a cable streaming service that carries both channels. Fans can also tune in via PGA Tour Live (which is different than primary coverage on NBC and Golf Channel) on ESPN+ and Peacock. Here's a rundown of your best options, including free trial and pricing information: BEST FOR SPORTS get free trial One of the best all-around live TV streaming services is Fubo, which carries NBC and Golf Channel in all of its streaming packages. Plans start at $84.99 a month, but you get $20 off your first month. Even better? All plans start with a seven-day free trial. get free trial Hulu + Live TV is another one of our favorite cable streaming solutions that carries NBC and Golf Channel for a Players Championship livestream. It also includes complimentary access to ESPN+ for more golf content. This one starts with a three-day free trial and costs $82.99 a month after that. $9.99 get espn+ You can also stream the Players Championship on ESPN+, although this livestream is the PGA Tour Live (not the main broadcast, as seen on Golf Channel and NBC). However, it's much more affordable, with plans starting at $9.99 a month (no free trial). get free trial DirecTV Stream offers Golf Channel and NBC streams in its new MySports package. This plan carries 25+ popular sports channels, and costs $69.99 a month after a five-day free trial. $23 $46 50% off Get Sling Another way to get Golf Channel and NBC livestreams is through Sling. This one carries NBC in its Blue plan, and you can get Golf Channel with the Sports Extra add-on. Sling Blue starts at $46 a month ($23 for your first month), and the Sports Extra add-on is an additional $11 a month. The 2025 Players Championship kicks off on Thursday, March 13, and runs through Sunday, March 16. Here's a full schedule of the tournament, including TV channel information: Thursday, March 13First round7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. ET, PGA Tour Live on ESPN+1-7 p.m. ET, Golf Channel, NBC Sports app Friday, March 14Second round7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. ET, PGA Tour Live on ESPN+1-7 p.m. ET, Golf Channel, NBC Sports app Saturday, March 15Third round7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. ET, PGA Tour Live on ESPN+2-7 p.m. ET, NBC, Peacock, NBC Sports app Sunday, March 16Final round7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. ET, PGA Tour Live on ESPN+1-6 p.m. ET, NBC, Peacock, NBC Sports app Best of Rolling Stone The Best Audiophile Turntables for Your Home Audio System
