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Clay Aiken Reveals If His Son Will Ever Compete On 'American Idol'
Clay Aiken gives a rare update to the public on his family life. The former American Idol contestant joined fellow alum Ruben Studdard in an interview with E! News to discuss whether or not his son will pursue music. He details how his and longtime friend Jaymes Foster's son Parker...
Blake Shelton Wants To Be A "Movie Star" And Has Already Lined Up First Role
We've seen Blake Shelton the artist. Now we might be in store for Blake Shelton the movie star. On May 10th, the country music legend was celebrated for his philanthropy at the Keep Memory Alive's 27th Annual Power of Love Gala. The event held an auction with various items up for grabs, one Shelton had his eye on in particular. He then donated $40,000 for a walk-on role in an upcoming movie alongside Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg.
Zach Bryan Defends Randy Travis' AI Assisted Song
It's not hard to understand why everyone is up in arms about the use of AI in music. But Zach Bryan chose a pretty firm stance on the situation. Country's hot sensation took to X to point out some of the flimsiness and hypocrisy in the arguments against the song. "Some people are so shocked and offended by the Randy Travis AI song when most artists haven't written their own song a day in their life," he shrugged.
'Cheers' Star John Matzenberger Pleads with Younger Generation to Learn Skilled Labor To "Save Civilization"
Cheers John Matzenberger has some thoughts on the future of America and civilization as a whole. The Cheers star took to Fox News Digital to plead his case on the importance of skilled labor. He emphasizes the need for more individuals trained in trades that show them how to build...
South Carolina Pastor John-Paul Miller Allegedly Appears To Have A Meltdown In Viral Video
It hasn't been an easy few weeks for South Carolina Pastor John-Paul Miller. In the wake of his wife Mica Miller's death, the pastor has contended with rumors and speculation. Now, someone who claims to know the pastor is sharing a video of what appears to allegedly be Miller having a meltdown. They also allege abuse against the pastor.
'Law and Order SVU' Star Mariska Hargitay Weighs In On Whether Benson And Stabler Will Actually Get Together
Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni have been doing this dance... God, since 1999? I try not to speak for everyone, but this time, I feel confident when I say: Hey, Time? Stop. Please, just stop. Sitting down with US Weekly, Hargitay was grilled on whether or not our resident detective-lover...
Fans Send 'Duck Dynasty' Stars Well Wishes In The Wake Of A Tornado Hitting Their Farm
On May 8, 2024, a tornado struck the home of Duck Dynasty's Jase and Missy Robertson in Columbia, Tennessee. All has been relatively quiet on the homefront since the disaster hit the area. However, the couple has been on the receiving end of a groundswell of support from fans. The...
How Blake Shelton Allegedly Spends Most Of His Free Time Post-'The Voice'
Blake Shelton seems to be living the dream with Gwen Stefani and her three sons. After a year of leaving The Voice, it was safe to wonder if boredom began to set in. Maybe they missed the performances and the banter between all the judges. But according to a source close to the family, it's quite the opposite. "Blake has a very close bond with all the boys," they told Us Weekly, "He loves taking them out to farm on the ranch with him, and they spend almost all of their free time together. It makes Gwen feel so much joy seeing how close they all are."
Jelly Roll Visits His Former High School And Has A Big Surprise For The Band
Jelly Roll recently returned to his alma mater Antioch High School. He met with current high school students and shared his story with them to inspire them. In a Facebook post, Antioch High School said that Jelly Roll "graced us with his presence." He also had a surprise for the...
Reba McEntire Talks Performing 'Happy's Place' Theme Song
Reba McEntire is back with a new show Happy's Place. That can only mean another timeless TV theme song is on the way!. NBC picked up a new series with Reba on May 7th. With fans eager to hear another classic from the 69-year-old country icon, she spoke with People Magazine about a new theme song. "Oh, definitely. I'll be singing the theme song. We've started working on it, and we'll have it soon finished. If they say it's a go, I'll finish it up and have it ready for when we go to series," she told the interviewer.
Florida Fisherman Miraculously Survives After Falling Off Boat And Being Attacked By Shark
A Florida fisherman got too close to a shark, barely surviving after falling into shark-infested water. Unfortunately for the fisherman, a shark attacked him, barely missing an artery. The incident happened in the Bahamas. 24-year-old Marlin Wakeman was at the Flying Fish Marina in Long Island. He mistimed his jump...
Loretta Lynn's Son Ernie Is Recovering After Hospitalization But Not Out Of The Woods
Loretta Lynn's son Ernie was recently hospitalized with ongoing kidney failure. His wife Crystal provided an encouraging update on the situation, "We've seen a marked improvement in him in the past 24 hours so I think that we are finally headed in the right direction. We appreciate all of your concern and continued prayers for complete healing. Thank you all... God bless."
How Post Malone Is Succeeding In Country Music Where Beyoncé Failed
Okay, let's talk about Post Malone and Beyoncé and a tale of two artists trying to break into the country genre. With Post Malone dropping his collab with Morgan Wallen and announcing his first country album, let's take a look at how Post Malone succeeded where Beyoncé failed.
Pink Is Allegedly Jealous Of Taylor Swift Over Media Coverage
Pink is allegedly getting catty over Taylor Swift. The singer is allegedly furious that the media focused all of their attention on the latter in Australia. Both singers toured the continent earlier this year. Our report of Pink's fury comes from Nova's Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel. Sam Fischer appeared on...
Tallahassee Is Getting Pummeled By Strong Winds — See Moment Entire City Lost Power
Tallahassee is in the midst of a devastating series of thunderstorms, aggressive winds, and what experts suspect may be a tornado. Over on X (formerly known as Twitter), many users local to the area are posting the destructive effects. One unlucky user managed to capture the exact moment a solid...
Miranda Lambert Is A Big Fan Of Beyoncé And Her Country Album
Miranda Lambert welcomes Beyoncé into country music with open arms. For Lambert, this is all about getting positive attention towards the genre. "The more people that are interested in country music, the better for all of us," she tells US Weekly. She is all too aware of any bad...
Fisherman Details Mica Miller's Sad Final Moments Before She Died
Mica Miller, the wife of South Carolina pastor John-Paul Miller, died on April 27, in what authorities confirmed was a suicide. Now, a fisherman has come forward, detailing her sad final moments. Authorities found Miller's body at Lumber River State Park. She died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A fisherman...
How A Tim McGraw Song Broke Up Florida Georgia Line
Florida Georgia Line hasn't performed together in years. Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley each have their reasons, but a Tim McGraw song may have been the straw that broke the camel's back. In January 2021, Hubbard teamed up with Tim McGraw for the song "Undivided." Kelley and Hubbard were already...
'Duck Dynasty' Stars Devastated After Deadly Tornado Strikes Home In Tennessee
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, an EF-3 tornado made its way through Columbia, Tennessee. Per The Tennessean, tens of thousands of people were left without power. It's been reported buildings and properties sustained significant damage. Residents were injured, and at least two people died. Of the affected, the Duck Dynasty...
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