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NFL Threatens Teams With Game Forfeitures Over COVID Protocol
Since the month of March, COVID-19 has been considered to be a pandemic around the world. Some countries have done a better job than others at mitigating the virus, with the United States largely lagging behind. With the Fall season upon us, a harsh second wave is expected which could lead to even more shutdowns. The NFL has been hyper-aware of this reality over the last few weeks and for good reason. Some teams have had positive COVID cases, including the Tennessee Titans who had 16 players and staff members test positive at its peak.
Today, the NFL took a massive step when it comes to enforcing their Coronavirus rules. With teams not taking the guidelines seriously, the NFL is now threatening teams with harsh punitive action. Instead of just monetary punishments, teams could be subjected to a loss of draft picks or even match forfeitures.
These are some very harsh punishments to take although, considering the nature of the virus, they are necessary. Players come into contact with numerous people over the course of the week and if they’re not careful, well, an entire team could be given the virus.
Throughout these next few weeks, it will be interesting to see if the NFL will be forced to enforce any of these new deterrents.
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Billy Chuck Da Goat finds his flow on new release “Vibez”
Billy Chuck Da Goat’s latest release, “Vibez,” has a laid-back, hypnotic bounce that makes it easy to listen to without ever feeling empty. It makes a place where calmness and quiet confidence come together.
“Vibez” was made on purpose, but it also sounds simple. Billy Chuck’s smooth delivery flows through the production without rushing or pushing anything. Instead, he lets the rhythm breathe, allowing people to get into the song at their own pace. This laid-back energy is the best part of the song, nothing feels forced, which is exactly what it’s trying to do.
The track changes to fit whatever you need it for, like a late-night drive, a focused workout, or a way to unwind after a long day. It has a quiet edge of confidence, it’s not loud or bragging, but it’s steady and sure of itself.
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François Marius and Bérénice creates a tender acoustic pop confession with “Billie Jean”
François Marius’ latest release, “Billie Jean (Acoustic Version),” cuts to the quick and lets raw emotion take over. What you get, ultimately, is a personal pop experience that feels closer to a secret than to either a spoken-word show or a performance. The initial soft strum of an acoustic guitar creates a mood that is soft, sweet, and quietly interesting. It’s a full-throated, backbones-out piece, and every note is screaming its potential. It’s simple but riveting, and it proves that sometimes less is more.
François Marius and Bérénice’s voices sound right together, their voicings intermingle so naturally that they seem accidental or spontaneous, harmonies that emerge from nowhere. The way they speak to one another is very, I mean, they really love each other. That even makes the track seem like a conversation about feelings.
The two artists are clearly close. Romance and Eros are not just ideas, and they inhabit every note that lingers and every minuscule shift in tonality. The harmonies soar effortlessly over the acoustic foundation, a blend of sweetness and strength. It’s a sign of strength and also of a willingness to be hurt.
“Billie Jean (Acoustic Version)” is stripped of any fancy production or theatrical effects, it wins you over with its frankness and forthrightness. Sandy François Marius’s impersonation is fresh and real, endowed with depth and softness thanks to Bérénice’s presence, which definitely makes everything more perfect. This acoustic performance serves as a stark reminder of the elements that do connect people: the singer, his guitar, and a story from the heart.
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