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Today in the World Countries
- Commonwealth Covenant Day is being celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands
- Memorial Day is being celebrated in Argentina
- Navruz Holiday is being celebrated in Tajikistan
- Novruz Holiday is being celebrated in Azerbaijan, Iran
- World TB Day is being celebrated in International
Today in Astrology
- People born on this day are Aries as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
Happening Today
- BIRTHS
- Phatta Phou, TikTok Star, born in Cambodia.
- ALBUMS
- So Much (For) Stardust was released by Fall Out Boy.
The eighth full-length studio release from Fall Out Boy was produced by Neal Avron. - Memento Mori was released by Depeche Mode.
The latest full-length release from British electronic band Depeche Mode was produced by James Ford and Marta Salogni and is its first without Andy Fletcher who unexpectedly died in May 2022. - Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. was released by Lana Del Rey.
The ninth full-length studio release from singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey features guest appearances from Jon Batiste, Bleachers, Father John Misty, Tommy Genesis, Riopy, and SYML. - False Lankum was released by Lankum.
The latest full-length release from Irish experimental folk band False Lankum was produced by John "Spud"Murphy. - MOVIES
- John Wick: Chapter 4 - R is released.
John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes. - A Good Person - R is released.
Daniel (Morgan Freeman) is brought together with Allison (Florence Pugh), the once thriving young woman with a bright future who was involved in an unimaginable tragedy that took his daughter’s life. As grief-stricken Daniel navigates raising his teenage granddaughter and Allison seeks redemption, they discover that friendship, forgiveness, and hope can flourish in unlikely places. - Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV - Not Rated is released.
A chronicle of the life and times of Nam June Paik, a pillar of the American avant-garde in the 20th century, widely regarded as the father of video art, who coined the phrase “Electronic Superhighway, ” and is arguably the most famous Korean artist in modern history. - The Five Devils - Not Rated is released.
Vicky (Sally Dramé), a strange and solitary little girl, has a magical gift: she can reproduce any scent she likes, and collects them in a series of carefully labelled jars. She has secretly captured the scent of Joanne (Adèle Exarchopoulos), her mother for whom she nurtures a wild, excessive love. When her father’s sister Julia (Swala Emati) bursts into their life, Vicky reproduces her smell and is transported into dark and archaic memories which lead her to uncover the secrets of her village, her family and her own existence. - Tetris - R is released.
Henk Rogers (Taron Egerton) discovers TETRIS in 1988, and then risks everything by traveling to the Soviet Union, where he joins forces with the original inventor Alexey Pajitnov (Nikita Efremov) to bring the iconic video game to the masses. Based on a true story. - The Lost King - PG-13 is released.
In this inspiring true story, amateur historian Philippa Langley (Sally Hawkins) believes she has made the archeological find of the century: the lost burial site of King Richard III. She takes on Britain’s most eminent historians, forcing them to rethink the legacy of one of the most controversial rulers in English history. - Tori and Lokita - Not Rated is released.
In Belgium today, a young boy and an adolescent girl who have travelled alone from Africa pit their invincible friendship against the cruel conditions of their exile. - TV SERIES
- Up Here: Season 1 is released.
Set in New York City during the last days of 1999, Lindsay (Mae Whitman) and Miguel (Carlos Valdes) meet and fall in love in the musical comedy series from Steven Levenson, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, and Robert Lopez. - Yellowjackets: Season 2 is released.
The second season of the drama introduces adult versions of Vanessa Palmer (Lauren Ambrose) and Lottie Matthews (Simone Kessell) as well as an amateur detective (Elijah Wood).
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- It was reported that Spotify paid $7bn to music industry rights holders in 2021, accounting for almost 25% of the industry's total revenues. The streaming giant said 52,600 artists earned more than $10,000 (£7,500) from Spotify in 2021. Of those,130 were paid more than $5m (£3.8m) over the last 12 months. Spotify didn't name any of the artists involved, but its most-streamed acts last year were Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, BTS, Drake and Justin Bieber; while the most streamed-song was Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License'..
- TV SERIES
- Halo: Season 1 is released.
Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Halsey (Natascha McElhone) and Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 (Pablo Schreiber) are introduced in the long-gestating sci-fi series based on the Xbox video game franchise set in 26th-century. - Atlanta: Season 3 is released.
Earn, Alfred, Darius and Van are on tour in Europe as they deal with the challenges of their new environment. - Starstruck (2021): Season 2 is released.
Jessie makes the decision to either to stay with Tom in the UK or go home to New Zealand in the second season of the British comedy created by Rose Matafeo.[Aired originally in the UK on BBC Three on 7 Feb 2022 and in the US on HBO Max on 24 Mar 2022]
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- American drummer, percussionist, and songwriter Don Heffington died age 70. He was a founding member of the Los Angeles alternative country band Lone Justice, and was a session and touring musician for various artists, including Lowell George, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Jackson Browne, the Wallflowers and the Jayhawks..
- DEATHS
- Bob Plager, Canadian ice hockey defenceman (St. Louis Blues 1969-77) and coach (St. Louis Blues 1992), who died from a heart attack at 78.
- Craig "muMS" Grant, American poet and actor (Oz), who died at 52.
- Jessica Walter, TV Actress.
- Ronald Williams, TikTok Star.
- Toshihiko Koga, Japanese judoka (Olympic gold - 71kgs 1992; silver 1996), who died at 53.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announces postponement of Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games until summer of 2021 because of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
- Indian PM Narendra Modi orders a 21 day lockdown for world's second most populous country of 1.3 billion people to deal with COVID-19 pandemic.
- China's Hubei province, the original center of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak eases restrictions on travel after a nearly two-month lockdown.
- American musician Bill Rieflin died age 59. Rieflin came to prominence in the 1990s mainly for his work as a drummer with groups (particularly in the industrial rock and industrial metal scenes) such as Ministry, the Revolting Cocks, Swans, Chris Connelly, and Nine Inch Nails. He worked regularly with R.E.M. following the retirement of Bill Berry in 1997. He was a member of King Crimson from 2013 until his death..
- DEATHS
- Albert Uderzo, Cartoonist.
- Albert Uderzo, French cartoonist and script writer (Asterix comic books), who died at 92.
- Betty Williams, Northern Irish political activist (Nobel Peace Prize 1976), who died of pneumonia at 76.
- Bill Rieflin, American rock drummer (Nine Inch Nails; R.E.M.; King Crimson), who died at 59.
- John Campbell-Jones, Race Car Driver.
- John Davies, Australian swimmer (Olympic gold 200m breaststroke 1952; WR 200m breaststroke 2:34.4 1952), who died at 90.
- Gerard Schurmann, Dutch-British conductor, and composer of classical music (The Double Heart), and film scores, (The Bedford Incident) dies at 96.
- Tony Rutter, British motorcycle road racer (Formula Two World C'ship 1981-84; 7 x Isle of Man TT Races), who died at 78.
- Terrence McNally, American Tony-winning playwright (Kiss of the Spider Woman), who died of COVID-19 pandemic complications at 81.
- Ignacio Trelles, Mexican soccer midfielder (Mexican Primera División: 1935,37,38; Club Necaxa) and coach (Mexico 1960-69), who died at 103.
- Manu Dibango, Cameroonian musician (Soul Makossa), who died of COVID-19 pandemic at 86.
- ALBUMS
- Aporia was released by Sufjan Stevens.
The collaboration between Sufjan Stevens and Lowell Brams was recorded over several years and features contributions from such artists as the Shins' Yuuki Matthews, the National's James McAllister and Sunn O)))'s Steve Moore. - TV SERIES
- Council Of Dads: Season 1 is released.
After being diagnosed with a terminal illness, Scott Perry (Tom Everett Scott) and his wife Robin (Sarah Wayne Callies) asked his friend Anthony Lavelle (Clive Standen); his AA sponsor, Larry Mills (Michael O’Neill); and Dr. Oliver Post (J. August Richards), his surgeon and wife's best friend to be the father figures for their kids in this drama series based on Bruce Feiler's book. - One Day at a Time (2017): Season 4 is released.
The reimagining of the Norman Lear 1970s sitcom moves to POP TV for its fourth season.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announces retirement as 3-time Super Bowl winner, TE postseason record, most receptions (81), receiving yards (1,163) and receiving TDs (12).
- 2-time American League MVP Mike Trout signs the biggest contract in North American sports history, a $426.5 million,12-year extension with the Los Angeles Angels.
- Investigation headed by Special Council Robert S. Mueller finds no evidence President Trump colluded with Russia in 2016 election.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Hundreds of protesters shut down special meeting at Sacramento City Hall investigating police shooting of Stephon Clark.
- Australian batsman Cameron Bancroft is caught on camera rubbing match ball with an object during 3rd Cricket Test in Cape Town, resulting in an infamous ball tampering scandal.
- American conducts it first ever drone strike against Qaeda militants in southern Libya.
- Tens of thousands attend 'March for Our Lives'rallies held in Washington, D.C. and around the world to protest gun violence.
- DEATHS
- Rim Banna, World Music Singer.
- Lys Assia, Swiss singer who won the 1st Eurovision Song Contest in 1956, who died at 94.
- Lawrence K. Grossman, American news executive (PBS, NBC-TV) and author (The Electronic Republic), who died of Parkinson’s disease and cancer at 86.
- Carl Scheib, American baseball pitcher (at the time [1943] youngest player in MLB history at 16; Philadelphia A’s), who died at 91.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- US President Donald Trump and Republican party forced to pull their attempt to repeal Affordable Care Act ('Obamacare') after internal opposition.
- US President Donald Trump and Republican party forced to pull their attempt to repeal Obamacare after internal opposition.
- ALBUMS
- Undertow was released by Wolf Eyes.
The five-track release from the Detroit noise rock trio is its first on its own label. - Untouchable was released by Cairo Gang.
The fifth full-length studio release for the rock band led by Emmett Kelly features contributions from Ty Segall. - The Wild was released by Raekwon.
The seventh full-length solo release for the rapper features guest appearances from Andra Day, G-Eazy, Cee Lo Green, Lil Wayne, and P.U.R.E. - We All Want the Same Things was released by Craig Finn.
The third full-length solo release for The Hold Steady frontman was produced by Josh Kaufman. - The Ghost of Hope was released by The Residents.
Train disasters from late 19th and early 20th centuries are the focus of this concept album from the San Francisco-based art collective. - Look at the Powerful People was released by Formation.
The debut full-length release for the indie-dance band formed by brothers Will and Matt Ritson was co-produced by Ben Baptie and Leon Vynehall. - Sillion was released by Johnny Flynn.
The fourth full-length release for the British actor/singer-songwriter features contributions from Cosmo Sheldrake and Dave Tattersall. - Damage and Joy was released by The Jesus and Mary Chain.
The seventh full-length release for the Scottish alternative rock band was produced by Youth and is its first new studio album in 18 years. - Brood X was released by Boss Hog.
The first new release in 17 years for the New York blues-punk band that includes Cristina Martinez and Jon Spencer. - Concrete Desert was released by The Bug.
The debut full-length collaboration from The Bug’s Kevin Martin and Earth’s Dylan Carlson was recorded in two days in Los Angeles. - Doris & the Daggers was released by Spiral Stairs.
The fist solo release from Pavement guitarist Scott Kannberg in eight years features guest vocals from The National's Matt Berninger and Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew. - A Crow Looked at Me was released by Mount Eerie.
The eighth full-length release for the music project of Phil Elverum was written after the death of his wife from cancer in July 2016. - All the Way was released by Diamanda Galás.
One of two releases [the other is a live album] in March 2017 for the avant-garde singer, the studio album features jazz and traditional standards. - Interplanetary Class Classics was released by The Moonlandingz.
The Village People's Randy Jones, Yoko Ono, Slow Club's Rebecca Taylor are some of the guests featured on the debut full-length release for the band first mentioned in Eccentronic Research Council's 2015 concept release that includes Fat White Family's Lias Saoudi and Saul Adamczewski as well as Eccentronic Research Council's Adrian Flanagan and Dean Honer. - Joy Comes Back was released by Ruthie Foster.
The ninth full-length studio release for the Grammy-nominated blues artist features covers of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs, "the Four Tops’ "Loving You is Sweeter than Ever"and Chris Stapleton's "What Are You Listening To?" - Kelly Lee Owens was released by Kelly Lee Owens.
The debut full-length release for the London-based Welsh electronic producer features a guest appearance from Jenny Hval. - Eternity, In Your Arms was released by Creeper.
The debut full-length release for the British punk rock band is a concept album about a paranormal investigator. - Feel Infinite was released by Jacques Greene.
The debut full-length studio release for the Canadian electronic producer features a guest appearance from How To Dress Well. - Find Me Finding You was released by Laetitia Sadier Source Ensemble.
The debut release for the Stereolab frontwoman's project with the Source Ensemble features a duet with Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor. - Heartless was released by Pallbearer.
The third full-length release for the doom metal band was mixed by Joe Barresi. - From Deewee was released by Soulwax.
The eighth full-length release for the Belgian electronic duo features up to three drummers and was recorded in two days. - MOVIES
- I Called Him Morgan - Not Rated is released.
On a snowy night in February 1972, the 33 year old jazz trumpet star Lee Morgan was shot dead by his common-law wife, Helen, during a gig at a club in New York City. The murder sent shockwaves through the jazz community, and the memory of the event still haunts the people who knew the Morgans. Helen served time for the crime and, following her release, retreated into obscurity. Over 20 years later, a chance encounter led her to give a remarkable interview. Helen’s revealing audio “testimony” acts as a refrain throughout the film, which draws together a wealth of archival photographs and footage, notable talking heads and incredible jazz music to tell the ill-fated pair’s story. - I, Olga Hepnarová - Not Rated is released.
Olga Hepnarova was a young, lonely lesbian outsider from a coldhearted family who couldn’t play the part society desired of her. Her paranoid self-examination and inability to connect with other people eventually drove her over the edge of humanity when she was only twenty-two years old. - Bokeh - Not Rated is released.
On a romantic getaway to Iceland, a young American couple wake up one morning to discover everyone on earth has disappeared. Their struggle to survive and to reconcile the mysterious event lead them to reconsider everything they know about themselves and the world. - Dig Two Graves - Not Rated is released.
After 13-year-old Jacqueline Mather (Samantha Isler) loses her brother in a mysterious drowning accident she is soon visited by 3 moonshiners who offer to bring her brother back to life but at a grim cost. As the dark history of her grandfather, Sheriff Waterhouse (Ted Levine) is unearthed the true intentions of the moonshiners come to light. - CHIPS - R is released.
Jon Baker (Dax Shepard) and Frank “Ponch” Poncherello (Michael Peña) have just joined the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in Los Angeles but for very different reasons. Baker is a beaten up pro motorbiker trying to put his life and marriage back together. Poncherello is a cocky undercover Federal agent investigating a multi-million dollar heist that may be an inside job—inside the CHP. The inexperienced rookie and hardened pro are teamed together, but clash more than click, so kickstarting a partnership is easier said than done. But with Baker’s bike skills combined with Ponch’s street savvy it might just work…if they don’t drive each other crazy along the way. [Warner Bros.] - Prevenge - Not Rated is released.
Widow Ruth is seven months pregnant when, believing herself to be guided by her unborn baby, she embarks on a homicidal rampage, dispatching anyone who stands in her way. - Saban's Power Rangers - PG-13 is released.
Power Rangers follows five ordinary teens who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove – and the world – is on the very foe being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so, they will have to overcome their real-life issues and before it’s too late, band together as the Power Rangers. - Life - R is released.
The six-member crew of the International Space Station is on the cutting edge of one of the most important discoveries in human history: the first evidence of extraterrestrial life on Mars. As the crew begins to conduct research, their methods end up having unintended consequences and the life form proves more intelligent than anyone ever expected. - The Levelling - R is released.
Somerset, October 2014. When Clover Catto (Ellie Kendrick) receives a call telling her that her younger brother Charlie (Joe Blakemore) is dead, she must return to her family farm and face the man she hasn't spoken to in years: her father Aubrey (David Troughton). She is shocked to discover her home changed forever by the devastating floods that destroyed the area six months earlier, and Aubrey a tormented shadow of his former self. As she learns what has been going on in her long absence she and her father forge a new understanding, but can it withstand the troubles that they face on the ravaged farm as well as the truth of what drove Charlie to take his own life? - The Most Hated Woman in America - TV-MA is released.
A true-crime biopic about the disappearance of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, founder of the American Atheists and pioneering firebrand in the political culture war, The Most Hated Woman in America captures the rise and fall of a complex character who was a controversial villain to some and an unlikely hero to others. [Netflix] - Wilson - R is released.
Wilson (Woody Harrelson) is a lonely, neurotic and hilariously honest middle-aged misanthrope who reunites with his estranged wife (Laura Dern) and gets a shot at happiness when he learns he has a teenage daughter (Isabella Amara) he has never met. In his uniquely outrageous and slightly twisted way, he sets out to connect with her.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadžic found guilty of genocide during 1995 Srebrenica massacre, sentenced to 40 years.
- Bosnian Serb politician Radovan Karadžic is found guilty of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes during the 1995 Srebrenica massacre and sentenced to 40 years imprisonment.
- English footballer Adam Johnson sentenced to 6 years in prison for sexual activity with a schoolgirl.
- DEATHS
- Earl Hamner Jr., American creator and narrator of TV show "The Waltons", who died at 92.
- Garry Shandling, American comedian (It's Garry Shandling's Show, Larry Sanders Show), who died at 66.
- Kevin Turner, American NFL fullback (Philadelphia Eagles) and plaintiff against NFL (concussion case), who died of A.L.S. at 46.
- Johan Cruyff, Dutch soccer player and coach (Ajax/Barcelona), who died at 68.
- Johan Cruyff, Soccer Player.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- Germanwings flight on route between Barcelona and Düsseldorf crashes in the French Alps killing all 150 on board.
- The Opportunity rover becomes the first to complete a Martian marathon.
- NASA's Opportunity rover becomes the first to complete a Martian marathon.
- DEATHS
- Oleg Bryjak, Kazakhstani-German bass-baritone opera singer (Deutsche Oper am Rhein), who died in plane crash at 54.
- Maria Radner, German operatic contralto, specializing in Wagner, who died in a plane crash at 33.
- ALBUMS
- Lost and Found was released by Buena Vista Social Club.
The latest release for the Cuban band includes unreleased tracks from its original 1996 EGREM studios sessions as well as live tracks and rehearsal sessions from other albums. - Mr. Wonderful was released by Action Bronson.
The major label debut full-length release for the New York rapper features guest appearances from Big Body Bes, Black Atlass, Chance the Rapper, Meyhem Lauren, and Party Supplies. - Short Movie was released by Laura Marling.
The fifth full-length release for the British folk singer-songwriter was self-produced. - Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit was released by Courtney Barnett.
This is the debut full-length release for the Australian indie singer-songwriter. - Sonic Soul Surfer was released by Seasick Steve.
Self-produced, the seventh full-length studio release from the blues artist features contributions from Luther Dickinson, Georgina Leach, Dan Magnusson, and Ben Miller. - The Scene Between was released by The Go! Team.
The fourth full-length release for the British bedroom project-turned-band sees Ian Parton taking the reins as a solo project once again: writing, producing and performing all the songs with guest vocalists. - Time to Go Home was released by Chastity Belt.
The second full-length release for the Seattle post-punk band was recorded in a deconsecrated church and mixed by Wire guitarist Matthew Sim. - The Ark Work was released by Liturgy.
This is the third full-length release for the Brooklyn self-described transcendental black metal quartet. - The Great Pretenders was released by Mini Mansions.
The second release for the Californian trio of Michael Shuman, Zach Dawes and Tyler Parkford features guest appearances from Brian Wilson and Alex Turner. - Wasted on the Dream was released by JEFF the Brotherhood.
Nashville duo Jake and Jamin Orrall release their eighth album on their own label, Infinity Cat. - Hinterland was released by LoneLady.
The second full-length release for Julie Campbell as LoneLady is her first in five years. - Fantasy Empire was released by Lightning Bolt.
The sixth full-length release for the Rhode Island noise rock band is its first album recorded in a proper studio. - For All My Sisters was released by The Cribs.
The sixth full-length release for the British rock trio was produced by Ric Ocasek. - Freedom Tower: No Wave Dance Party 2015 was released by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.
Mixed by Alap Momin, the tenth studio release for the New York trio who incorporate blues, funk, punk and hip-hop is a tribute to New York City. - Coming Up for Air was released by Kodaline.
The second full-length release for the Irish rock quartet was produced by Jacknife Lee. - Complete Strangers was released by Vetiver.
The sixth full-length release for the indie folk band led by Andy Cabic was produced by Thom Monahan. - Chambers was released by Chilly Gonzales.
The latest release from the Canadian artist is a suite of chamber music with a string and piano quartet. - Chaos and the Calm was released by James Bay.
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter who won the 2015 Brits Critics' Choice award was produced by Jacquire King. - Dream a Garden was released by Jam City.
This is the second full-length release for London producer Jack Latham as Jam City. - Dark Energy was released by Jlin.
This is the debut full-length release for the Gary, Indiana electronic producer. - TV SERIES
- The Late Late Show with James Corden: Season 1 is released.
British actor/comedian James Corden takes over The Late Late Show from Craig Ferguson.
On this day in 2014
- EVENTS
- Ukraine withdraws its forces from the Crimea.
On this day in 2013
- EVENTS
- 17 soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber at a military checkpoint in North Waziristan, Pakistan.
- Pictures of The Beatles' 1965 Shea Stadium concert, taken by an amateur photographer who bluffed his way backstage, sold for £30,000 at auction. Marc Weinstein used a fake press pass to get next to the stage for the historic New York show. His 61 black and white images with copyright fetched £30,680, the successful bidder was a South American gentleman currently living in Washington who is a huge collector of Beatles memorabilia..
- Scotland defeats Sweden to win the 2013 World Women's Curling Championship.
- 25 people are killed by gunmen in a coordinated attack in Adamawa State, Nigeria.
- A series of emergency meetings in Brussels undertaken to resolve Cyprus’ financial situation.
- American songwriter and record producer Deke Richards died of esophageal cancer aged 68. He is notable for being a member of both The Clan and The Corporation, the latter being a hitmaking production team that wrote and produced The Jackson 5's early hits, including 'I Want You Back', 'ABC', and 'The Love You Save'. He produced Diana Ross and the Supremes after Holland, Dozier and Holland left Motown in 1968 and co-wrote the US No.1 hit 'Love Child' for the Supremes, and was solely responsible for 'I'm Still Waiting', a UK No.1 hit, for Diana Ross..
- WEDDINGS
- Motorcycle mogul Jesse James at the age of 43 weds drag racer Alexis DeJoria in Malibu, California.
- DEATHS
- Barbara Anderson, New Zealand author, who died at 86.
- TV SERIES
- Phil Spector is released.
Written and directed by David Mamet, the biopic about the events leading to Phil Spector's (Al Pacino) 2007 trial for the murder of Lana Clarkson, focuses on his professional relationship with his defense attorney, Linda Kenney Baden (Helen Mirren). - Top Of The Lake: Season 1 is released.
Detective Robin Griffin (Elisabeth Moss) returns to New Zealand to visit her sick mother only to be drawn into the investigation of the disappearance of a pregnant 12-year-old (Jacqueline Joe).