Machine Gun Kelly and Jelly Roll are set to release a new collaborative single, “Lonely Road,” on July 26.

The duo, who have dubbed themselves “KellyRoll,” teased the track on social media on July 19 with a brief video clip that hints at a John Denver-inspired tune.

“Countdown to KellyRoll activated,” the artists wrote on Instagram. “Thanks to John Denver for paving the way.”

The teaser features MGK and Jelly Roll in black suits at a funeral, with snippets showing MGK being arrested and Jelly Roll kissing his wife, Bunnie XO. The song’s hook, “Lonely road, take me home. Take me home,” clearly nods to Denver’s iconic “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”

The collaboration marks MGK’s first release since revisiting his Hotel Diablo album with a deluxe edition earlier this month. For Jelly Roll, it follows his recent appearance on Eminem’s new album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce), where he featured on the emotionally charged track “Somebody Save Me.”

Interestingly, Jelly Roll’s work with Eminem comes amidst the Detroit rapper’s ongoing feud with MGK. Eminem has taken several shots at MGK over the years, including digs on his latest album.

The collaboration between MGK and Jelly Roll isn’t entirely unexpected. The pair previously shared the stage at CMA Fest’s Spotify House in June, performing duets of Jelly Roll’s hit “Need a Favor” and MGK’s “My Ex’s Best Friend.” During that performance, MGK also covered the Chicks’ “There’s Your Trouble,” hinting at a potential foray into country music.

The upcoming collab could signal another shift in musical direction for MGK, who has already transitioned from rap to pop-punk in recent years. For Jelly Roll, the track follows the release of his song “Dead End Road” from the Twisters soundtrack.

“Lonely Road” is set to drop on July 26 and will be available on all major streaming platforms. You can check out the teaser below.

A 60-year-old Aurora man was arrested on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a child following a police sting, according to Fort Collins police.

Roger Leon Estergaard was arrested on suspicion of internet sexual exploitation of a child, internet luring of a child and attempted sexual assault of a child, all felonies, Fort Collins police said in a news release Thursday.

Investigators claim Estergaard was identified through “inappropriate engagement with an underaged online persona” and that he traveled to Fort Collins believing he was meeting a juvenile girl for sex.

He was arrested Thursday after arriving at a predetermined meeting place, according to Fort Collins police.

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Originally Published: July 18, 2024 at 7:21 p.m.

Russell Westbrook is one of the best players in NBA history.

On Thursday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Westbrook is being traded to the Utah Jazz (who will waive him).

Once he clears waivers, Wojanrowski reports that Westbrook will likely sign a deal with the Denver Nuggets.

Via Wojnarowski: “Once Russell Westbrook clears waivers, the expectation is that he’ll join the Denver Nuggets as a free agent and bring them another veteran to bolster the team’s bench and be available as a spot-starter.”

Westbrook finished this past year with averages of 11.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 45.4% from the field and 27.3% from the three-point range in 68 games (11 starts).

The 2017 MVP was the fourth pick in the 2008 NBA Draft and has played 16 seasons for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets (in addition to the Clippers).

His career averages are 21.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 43.8% from the field and 30.4% from the three-point range in 1,162 regular season games.

He has also appeared in 122 NBA playoff games.

Via Keith Smith of Spotrac: “The Nuggets win the Westbrook-Dunn, Clippers-Jazz deal.

Now, they can get Russ for half of the cap/tax hit than they would have gotten him for by trading for him directly.

I also think Russ will help Denver more than most people seem to think he will.”

The Nuggets are coming off a season where they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the NBA playoffs (in seven games).