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Keith Thurman (“One Time”) will defend his 147-pound world championship title against former champ Shawn Porter (“Showtime”) Saturday night. It’s not just his title on the line, he said during Thursday’s final press conference, his career is on the line, as well. The highly anticipated matchup will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New… Continue reading Keith Thurman Is Ready To Put Shawn Porter ‘To Sleep’ Saturday Night
Chad Johnson’s controversial run on The Bachelorette is over, and he finally opened up about his aggressive behavior toward his fellow contestants. The Tulsa-based luxury real estate agent chatted with Jimmy Kimmel Live via Skype after Monday night’s Bachelorette episode, as E! News reports. https://youtu.be/6uK2kQ0MVGg Chad Johnson had not yet seen the newest episode, which… Continue reading Chad Johnson Explains His Bad Behavior On ‘The Bachelorette’ To Jimmy Kimmel
Real Housewives of Dallas Season 1 is a wrap, and Stephanie Hollman is speaking up about what it was like filming with the self-proclaimed “villain” of the show, LeeAnne Locken. Early in the season, Stephanie found herself in the middle of drama between her best friend Brandi Redmond and Locken. However, Hollman, who hates confrontation,… Continue reading Stephanie Hollman Of ‘Real Housewives Of Dallas’ Said Working With LeeAnne Locken Was ‘Scary’
Real Housewives of Dallas couple Mark and Cary Deuber are ready to address nasty rumors about their marriage now that Season 1 is a wrap. Several times throughout the season, they were confronted with what they insist are complete lies about how they got together. Mark and Cary Deuber recently sat down with ET to… Continue reading ‘Real Housewives Of Dallas’: Mark And Cary Deuber Slam Rumors Surrounding Their Marriage
Carrie Underwood is known for her fit physique — especially those famous legs — almost as much as she’s known for her amazing voice. The former American Idol recently shared her love of fitness, along with some of her workout secrets with Today‘s Jenna Bush Hager. Jenna spent some time with Carrie Underwood in the… Continue reading Carrie Underwood Shares Some Of Her Fitness Secrets — See How She Gets Those Legs
Dolly Parton has always been open about the fact that she embraces all people, regardless of their sexual orientation. The country music legend lives by the rule that everyone deserves to be treated with love and respect. Parton responded to the horrifying news of the Orlando Pulse nightclub massacre during a press conference in Toronto,… Continue reading Dolly Parton Shares Her Sadness Over Orlando Nightclub Shooting
Many were moved by a letter written by a Stanford sexual assault victim addressing her assailant, 20-year-old ex-Stanford swimmer Brock Turner, in court. Her gut-wrenching letter went viral after being released by Buzzfeed News, sparking national attention and outrage toward the case. Now, a letter from the assault victim’s younger sister has been published by… Continue reading Stanford Assault Victim’s Sister Writes Emotional Letter To Brock Turner: ‘I was not there to protect her’
Danica Patrick makes no secret of her healthy lifestyle. A quick glance through the NASCAR driver’s Instagram account proves that fitness is at the top of her priority list. But how does Patrick maintain that lifestyle on the road when she’s racing nearly 40 weekends per year? Danica recently told People magazine that it’s all… Continue reading Danica Patrick Makes Preparing Healthy Meals A Top Priority On And Off The Road — No Cheat Days For Her
LeAnn Rimes grew up in the public eye. She broke into the country music scene at just 13 years old and doesn’t remember her life any other way. On Tuesday’s Dr. Oz Show, Rimes shared how she has dealt with body shaming and criticism throughout her career, even as just a young girl. She also… Continue reading LeAnn Rimes Opens Up About Her Struggles With Body Image, Health, Anxiety, And Depression
Dolly Parton has celebrated many amazing milestones during her lifetime. One that she is probably most proud of came just this week. The 70-year-old country music legend celebrated 50 years of marriage to her husband Carl Dean on Monday. Dolly recently told the Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family, “That’s a milestone for anyone, especially in… Continue reading Dolly Parton Shares Details Of 50th Anniversary Wedding Vow Renewal To Carl Dean
Jerry Stones knew Harambe the gorilla better than anyone. He cared for him for 15 years, from birth until he was transferred from Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas, to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. It was hoped that the male silverback gorilla would breed and help increase the population of the endangered species.… Continue reading Harambe’s Caretaker Of 15 Years Shares Touching Memories Of The ‘Fun Loving’ Gorilla
https://rumble.com/embed/vcf46/ Kaley Cuoco has joined the legions of people who are outraged over the death of Harambe the gorilla at Cincinnati Zoo over the weekend. The actress and animal activist took to her Instagram account on Monday to slam the zoo for its decision to shoot and kill the 17-year-old male gorilla after a 4-year-old… Continue reading Kaley Cuoco Blames Harambe The Gorilla’s ‘Senseless’ Death On ‘People Not Using Their Brains’
A pair of Army Rangers want to remind us that Memorial Day is much more than just a three-day weekend. First Lt. Andrew Yacovone and First Lt. Justin Wright released a touching music video this Memorial Day weekend called, “I’m Gonna Miss You.” The officers wrote the song and filmed the video while stationed in… Continue reading Two Army Rangers Release Touching Memorial Day Tribute Song And Video From Afghanistan [Watch]
Dr. Henry Heimlich has saved countless lives with his invention of the Heimlich Maneuver in the 1970s. However, all of those life-saving acts had been performed by others who learned the well-known technique developed by Dr. Heimlich all those years ago, and he hadn’t had the opportunity to do the maneuver himself — until now.… Continue reading Dr. Heimlich Uses Heimlich Maneuver At 96 Years Old, Saves Fellow Senior Living Facility Resident
Little Big Town collaborated with an unexpected producer for their upcoming album, Wanderlust. The Voice coach Pharrell Williams began writing with the country group and one session turned into an entire “uplifting and hopeful” album. Little Big Town announced their new album and partnership with Pharrell Williams on their official website Tuesday. Little Big Town’s… Continue reading Little Big Town’s ‘Uplifting’ New Album Produced By Pharrell Williams, First Single To Debut On ‘The Voice’
Blake Shelton opened up about his highly public relationship with fellow Voice coach, Gwen Stefani. He revealed in an interview with CMT’s Katie Cook that Stefani saved his life last year. Shelton also believes that God put the two together. Blake Shelton was as surprised as everyone else at the development of his relationship with… Continue reading Blake Shelton Reveals That Gwen Stefani Saved His Life
JoJo Fletcher is “back back back…Back again,” as ABC’s new Bachelorette and her season begins Monday, May 23. The Dallas-based real estate developer celebrated with a stunning Instagram post on Monday. Fletcher captioned her photo with a reference to rapper Eminem’s “Without Me.” https://www.instagram.com/p/BFfFF90AKSg/?taken-by=joelle_fletcher&hl=en As Us Weekly reports, this was JoJo Fletcher’s very first Instagram… Continue reading JoJo Fletcher Set Her ‘Bachelorette’ Bar High Thanks To Ben Higgins
When Donya DeLuca rescued a German Shepherd from Heidi’s Legacy Dog Rescue in Tampa, Florida, she had no idea he would soon become her family’s hero. DeLuca told Today, they had recently lost their family dog of 13 years. Despite her husband’s reservations, she said she “just couldn’t pass up the chance to rescue him.”… Continue reading German Shepherd Recovering From Snake Bites: Haus The Hero Dog Risked His Life To Save Girl From Rattlesnake
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler didn’t know who Janie was or why she had gun nearly thirty years ago when he wrote the title to the hit song, “Janie’s Got a Gun.” However, her identity and story became very clear when Tyler entered rehab in the ’80s to battle his drug and alcohol addictions. Steven Tyler… Continue reading Steven Tyler Turns Addictions Into Charity For Abused Girls, Auctions His Supercar For Janie’s Fund
https://rumble.com/embed/vcd25/ Keith Urban shared an adorable video of himself with his wife, Nicole Kidman, on Facebook Thursday. You could almost hear the collective, “Awww!” across the internet as the, obviously, very much in love pair performed a duet of his new song, “The Fighter.” https://www.instagram.com/p/BE7kTcZBHCy/?taken-by=nicolekidmanfci&hl=en In the video, Keith and Nicole are in their car… Continue reading See Keith Urban And Nicole Kidman’s Adorable ‘The Fighter’ Duet
Leave it to Rachael Ray to find humor in being tossed into the middle of scandalous infidelity rumors. The bubbly TV cook fell victim to a case of mistaken identity following the release of Beyoncé’s new visual album, Lemonade. The mix-up led to a vicious Beyhive attack on Rachael Ray’s social media accounts. As Us… Continue reading Rachael Ray Dishes On ‘Becky With The Good Hair’ Drama
Beyoncé caused quite a stir with the April 23 release of her new visual album, Lemonade. From infidelity speculations to “Becky with the good hair” drama, the internet was left buzzing. https://www.facebook.com/beyonce/photos/a.252225550600.296474.28940545600/10156951380210601/?type=3 It also seems a track from Beyoncé’s album has left a sour taste in the mouths of some within the country community. The… Continue reading Beyonce’s ‘Daddy Lessons’ Sparks Mixed Reactions In The Country Music Community
Scotty McCreery was just a teenager when he won American Idol. Before that, he was an accomplished high school athlete. Since then, McCreery has gone on to have a successful country music career. Now, at 22-years-old, he is also an author. It’s here! Get #GoBigOrGoHome today: https://t.co/IUIjMSRqWK & I'll sign it when you meet me… Continue reading Scotty McCreery Shares Life Lessons And More In New Book, ‘Go Big Or Go Home’
Biggest Loser winner Ali Vincent recently revealed that she regained nearly all the weight she lost during her time on the show. The Season 5 champ became the very first woman to win the reality weight-loss competition, losing a total of 112 pounds. Ali Vincent opened up in a lengthy, heartfelt Facebook post on April… Continue reading Ali Vincent Finds Courage In ‘Biggest Loser’ Study As She Begins Her Weight Loss Journey Again
Marie Osmond has been entertaining America since she was just a young girl. Now, the 56-year-old legend has a brand-new album out called Music is Medicine. Osmond poured her lifetime of experience into the country album, choosing the title because her music was her healer during some of the darkest moments of her life. Marie… Continue reading Marie Osmond Opens Up About Body Image, Postpartum Depression, And Improving With Age
Sawyer Fredericks will return to The Voice stage on Tuesday night, where he will perform his newest single, “4 Pockets.” The song is the second single from his upcoming album, A Good Storm, which will be available on May 13. Off to LA 😎Tune into @nbcthevoice this Tuesday for a live performance of #4Pockets 🎤Hope… Continue reading Sawyer Fredericks Returns To ‘The Voice’ Stage Tuesday To Perform ‘4 Pockets’
Dolly Parton has invited her Facebook fans to ride along during her 2016 Annual Homecoming Parade. Each year, the country music legend heads back home to East Tennessee to celebrate the opening of her Dollywood theme park in the Smoky Mountains. Thousands of fans gather to see Dolly at what her official website describes as… Continue reading Dolly Parton Fans Can Watch Her Pigeon Forge Homecoming Parade Live On Facebook
American Idol winner Trent Harmon will head to Richmond International Raceway on Sunday, where he will sing the pre-race national anthem for the Toyota Owners 400. Harmon will also headline for the Pre-Race Ceremony, which will include a performance of “God Bless America” by the USAF Heritage of America Band, skydivers, and a six-plane flyover… Continue reading Trent Harmon To Sing At Richmond International Raceway After Visiting Hometown Fans
The Voice contestant Mary Sarah took on a more contemporary song than usual on Monday night’s episode. The Nashville-based country artist impressed the judges with her cover of Carrie Underwood’s “So Small.” Busy days = Happy Girl.💁🏼 #TheVoice #Top12 #TeamBlake #SeasonX pic.twitter.com/mJrPVBUnaP — Mary Sarah (@MarySarahMusic) April 15, 2016 In a clip shown before her… Continue reading Mary Sarah Covers Carrie Underwood’s ‘So Small’ And Lands ‘The Voice’ Judges Some New Boots
On last Monday’s Real Housewives of Dallas premiere, LeeAnne Locken was called out by Brandi Redmond for having “selfish” intentions behind her charity work. After feeling a little bullied by LeeAnne at a trunk show fundraiser, Redmond accused Locken of talking about herself too much, specifically at a past charity event for HIV-positive women. Brandi… Continue reading ‘RHOD’: LeeAnne Locken Accused Of Having Selfish Motivations Behind Her Charity Work
LeAnn Rimes was accused of crawling back to Texas with a “Kardashian attitude” after a recent performance at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth. Radio host Billy Mack attended the April 8 show with his father, country music icon Bill Mack. Rimes covered Mack’s song, “Blue,” in 1996, and it became one of her biggest… Continue reading LeAnn Rimes Forges ‘New Path’ With Brandi Glanville Amid ‘Kardashian Attitude’ Accusations in Texas
Paula Deen has stepped out of the kitchen and into the closet for her next business venture. The former Food Network star launched her own clothing line that she hopes will appeal to women of all shapes and sizes — from the apples to the bananas. As Deen discussed her new line, Paula Deen’s Closet,… Continue reading Paula Deen Launches Clothing Line Designed With Apples And Pears In Mind
Blake Shelton released the second single from his upcoming, deeply personal album If I’m Honest. “Savior’s Shadow” has gotten an overwhelming response, according to Shelton’s recent Twitter posts. “Can’t believe the response to Savior’s Shadow… Thank y’all,” he told followers on Friday. Can't believe the response to saviors shadow… Thank y'all.. — Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton)… Continue reading Blake Shelton’s ‘Savior’s Shadow’ Gets Overwhelming Response, Comes On Tail Feathers Of Upbeat ‘Friends’ Release
La’Porsha Renae may not have won American Idol Thursday night, but she still has a big reason to celebrate. Billboard reports the Mississippi native was given a surprise record deal following the show’s finale. Big news, runner up @laporsharenae has been signed by Motown Records! pic.twitter.com/RefyQHdmiC — Courtney Ann Jackson (@courtneyannj) April 8, 2016 Renae… Continue reading La’Porsha Renae Gets Surprise Record Deal After ‘American Idol’ Finale
Trent Harmon secured his place in the American Idol finale along with La’Porsha Renae Wednesday. Trent started the night with his coronation song, “Falling.” You may have noticed judge Keith Urban happily singing along even though no one else had ever heard the song. That’s because Keith helped write it. That's a wrap on the… Continue reading Trent Harmon’s ‘Falling’ Written By Keith Urban Will Heat Up Country Radio If He Wins ‘American Idol’
The Real Housewives franchise has finally made its way to Dallas. Move over Sue Ellen, because these ladies are ready to shed the stereotypes and show the world the “new Dallas woman.” The Real Housewives of Dallas cast kicked off their press tour in the Big D on Monday. The five ladies chatted with NBCDFW… Continue reading ‘The Real Housewives Of Dallas’ Break Stereotypes And Showcase The ‘New Dallas Woman’
Trent Harmon revealed earlier in the American Idol competition that his superstitious ways prevented him from allowing his family to join him in Los Angeles. In fact, Harmon set out on his Idol journey without even telling his family he was headed to auditions, saying he approached it “like a job.” As the weeks went… Continue reading Trent Harmon Reunites With Mom And ‘American Idol’ Roommate Manny Torres
Rory Feek was inspired to turn the song “Josephine,” from Joey + Rory’s 2012 album, into a movie. Rory’s film, which is based on true events, will make its premiere at the 2016 Nashville Film Festival April 14, as reported by The Boot. Rory Feek directed and co-wrote Josephine, which is about “a desperate young… Continue reading Rory Feek’s Civil War Love Story ‘Josephine’ To Premiere At Nashville Film Festival
Kiefer Sutherland has long been known as a serious actor, perhaps most notably, for his role as Jack Bauer on the hit show 24. Now, Sutherland is hoping to be taken seriously as a country music artist as he makes his debut with “Not Enough Whiskey.” Kiefer Sutherland told his Facebook fans his upcoming album,… Continue reading Kiefer Sutherland Makes Country Music Debut With ‘Not Enough Whiskey’ Video
American Idol contestant Tristan McIntosh may have just been sent home last week, but she already has a very exciting announcement. Country singer Darius Rucker asked Tristan to sing with him at the Grand Ole Opry Tuesday night. The 15-year-old got to perform “Wagon Wheel” with Rucker, but that wasn’t her biggest surprise. He then… Continue reading ‘American Idol’: Tristan McIntosh Performs With Darius Rucker, Gets Invited To Make Her Opry Debut
Olympic hopeful Stephanie Bruce wasn’t trying to be inspirational when she posted candid post-baby belly pictures online. The 32-year-old professional runner and mom-of-two was just “being real,” as she told Today. Stephanie Bruce took a break from competing to start a family with her husband in 2014, when they had their first baby boy. The… Continue reading Stephanie Bruce, Professional Runner And Mom, Shares Honest Post-Pregnancy Belly Pics And Stories
Dancing with the Stars veteran Peta Murgatroyd is learning to look at dance in a whole new light this season. In a way, Peta has also become the student as she teaches model Nyle DiMarco, who is 100 percent deaf, to become a dancer. https://twitter.com/NyleDiMarco/status/708050387203305472 After stunning the judges and fans with their Cha Cha… Continue reading ‘DWTS’: Peta Murgatroyd And Nyle DiMarco Discuss Learning From Each Other
American Idol contestant Trent Harmon sparked an emotional ending to last night’s Top 5 episode. As ET reports, his soulful performance of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man” left judge Jennifer Lopez — and many fans — in tears. @TrentWHarmon I just love seeing you perform. I love seeing you bring tears to people's eyes. Everything about… Continue reading ‘American Idol:’ Trent Harmon Covers Lynyrd Skynyrd’s ‘Simple Man,’ Leaves JLo In Tears
Ben Higgins stated several times during his Bachelor journey that he worried things were “too easy” with Lauren Bushnell. He also felt like things with Lauren may be “too good to be true.” Now that the final rose has been handed out — along with a 4.25-carat diamond ring — things may still be good,… Continue reading ‘The Bachelor’: Ben Higgins And Lauren Bushnell Get Advice From ‘Bachelorette’ Alum Ryan Sutter
The Bachelor‘s Lauren Bushnell has endured many uncomfortable moments on her journey to win over Ben Higgins’ heart. One big step in that process was to hopefully also win Ben’s parents’ hearts when she met them in Jamaica. Lauren has since learned that Ben’s mother, Amy Higgins, revealed on camera that she would have chosen… Continue reading ‘The Bachelor’: Lauren Bushnell Reacts To Ben Higgins’ Mom Saying She Would Pick JoJo
Country star and animal advocate Miranda Lambert is bringing her own unique sense of style to the pet product world. Lambert’s animal rescue organization, MuttNation, has teamed with Petmate products to create the MuttNation Fueled by Miranda Lambert brand. The product line includes pet toys, collars and leashes, feeding accessories, apparel, and bedding that reflect… Continue reading Miranda Lambert Brings Country Chic To Your Furry Friends With New Pet Product Brand
Garth Brooks fans will have to wait a little longer than expected for his new album. The country music icon announced he is postponing the release because the writing isn’t as easy as it used to be. Brooks asked his fans for understanding in a lengthy, heartfelt Facebook post. Garth Brooks thanked fans for making… Continue reading Garth Brooks Asks For Understanding As He Postpones New Album
Country music legend Dolly Parton is planning a very special 50th wedding anniversary with her husband, Carl Dean. The pair will be renewing their vows in a ceremony complete with the fancy wedding dress Dolly never got to wear. The Boot reports Dolly Parton announced her anniversary plans at a recent press conference. Parton also… Continue reading Dolly Parton Dishes On 50th Wedding Anniversary Plans And Upcoming TV Movies
Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi revealed in her new memoir, Love, Loss, And What We Ate, that she was a victim of sexual abuse as a young girl. Lakshmi told People, “It happens more than we think,” and she came forward in hopes of helping others. “I wanted to talk about it because if women… Continue reading Padma Lakshmi Discusses Being A Victim Of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Shawn Porter was set to step into the ring at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut for the biggest fight of his career Saturday. However, the long-anticipated bout against WBA welterweight champion Keith Thurman (26-0-0, 22KOs) was postponed after Thurman suffered whiplash from a car accident in February. Shawn Porter (26-1-1, 16 KOs) had nearly completed… Continue reading Shawn Porter To Face Lanardo Tyner In Exhibition Fight March 12, Watch Live Stream On Facebook