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Taylor Swift's connections to sports go back to her early days performing the national anthem
Read full article: Taylor Swift's connections to sports go back to her early days performing the national anthemTaylor Swift got her singing career started by performing the national anthem at sporting events as a young child and teenager.
Maren Morris files for divorce from Ryan Hurd, citing music couple's 'irreconcilable differences'
Read full article: Maren Morris files for divorce from Ryan Hurd, citing music couple's 'irreconcilable differences'Maren Morris has filed for divorce from her husband Ryan Hurd, citing the prominent country music couple’s “irreconcilable differences” after five years of marriage.
What to stream this weekend: Adam Sandler, 'Star Wars: Ahsoka,' Tim McGraw and 'Honor Among Thieves'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Adam Sandler, 'Star Wars: Ahsoka,' Tim McGraw and 'Honor Among Thieves'This week’s new entertainment releases include the “Mandalorian” spin-off “Star Wars: Ahsoka” starring Rosario Dawson, the well-received, fantasy movie “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” lands on Prime Video and Tim McGraw roars back with the album “Standing Room Only.”.
Sam Elliott on '1883' and achieving his best at 78: 'There's not going to be a better one'
Read full article: Sam Elliott on '1883' and achieving his best at 78: 'There's not going to be a better one'“Yellowstone” fans or those curious about what all the fuss is about can now catch how the saga of a wealthy rancher family began, migrating west in “1883.”.
Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy, Kelly Clarkson, Kane Brown, Lil Wayne headline iHeartRadio festival
Read full article: Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy, Kelly Clarkson, Kane Brown, Lil Wayne headline iHeartRadio festivalFoo Fighters, Fall Out Boy, Kelly Clarkson, Kane Brown and Lil Wayne are among the headliners this fall at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, which will be broadcast live throughout the country.
Harper, Phillies tie World Series mark with 5 HR, top Astros
Read full article: Harper, Phillies tie World Series mark with 5 HR, top AstrosBryce Harper and Alec Bohm helped the Philadelphia Phillies hit a World Series record-tying five home runs in a 7-0 win over the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the World Series.
Newgarden continues Penske dominance at Iowa with 4th win
Read full article: Newgarden continues Penske dominance at Iowa with 4th winJosef Newgarden extended the Team Penske dominance at Iowa Speedway, winning the first race of a weekend doubleheader for his fourth victory at the shortest track on the IndyCar schedule.
Fountains, scubas, slot machines, Ferris wheel and NFL draft
Read full article: Fountains, scubas, slot machines, Ferris wheel and NFL draftNFL draft night on Thursday will include prospects walking a red carpet above the Bellagio fountains, a theater built specifically for the proceedings where they hope to hear their names called early, and the aura of gambling everywhere.
New this week: Roddy Ricch, 'Swan Song' and 'The Larkins'
Read full article: New this week: Roddy Ricch, 'Swan Song' and 'The Larkins'This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from rapper Roddy Ricch, a prequel to the TV series “Yellowstone” on Paramount+ and Italian filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino's “The Hand of God.”.
Tyler Hubbard, Tim McGraw call for unity on new duet
Read full article: Tyler Hubbard, Tim McGraw call for unity on new duetHubbard and McGraw are asking people to walk a mile in someone else's shoes in a call for unity on their new duet Undivided." Hubbard wrote the song while isolating on his tour bus after testing positive for COVID-19 last year. He said the division in America in 2020 weighed heavily on his heart as he wrote the song. “I think that 2020 and the state of the country was heavy on my heart, just like it is heavy on everybody’s heart,” Hubbard said. Hubbard said the timing for the song is just right, even when there is so much noise to break through.
Country artist Cam confronts hard truths on 'The Otherside'
Read full article: Country artist Cam confronts hard truths on 'The Otherside'Country singer Cam poses in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 to promote her second album The Otherside. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The five-year journey between albums for country singer Cam was an evolution in coming to grips with hard truths about a music industry that had left her a bit bruised but not broken. But two years ago, Cam decided to walk away from Sony Nashville’s imprint Arista citing different values, but remaining under Sony on the RCA Record label based in New York. The title track, a meticulously crafted country dance track, was co-written with acclaimed Swedish dance artist Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling. She knew what she was getting into when she heard Smith’s easily recognizable voice on the demo for “Happier For You,” a melancholic country song that fit well with Cam's aesthetic of moody and introspective country tunes.
ACM Awards brings live performances back to TV amid pandemic
Read full article: ACM Awards brings live performances back to TV amid pandemicThis combination photo shows country singers, from left, Luke Bryan, Kane Brown and Mickey Guyton who will perform at this year's ACM Awards in Nashville. (AP Photo)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – At the Academy of Country Music Awards on Wednesday, there won’t be fake fans, canned applause or pre-taped acceptance speeches. After a five-month delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, the awards show wants to bring the live television experience back again. The 55th annual ACM Awards, normally held in April in Las Vegas, were delayed this year and moved to Nashville, Tennessee, for the first time. “I don’t know if it’s gonna look like an NFL Draft night when we hand out the awards,” Urban said laughing.
New this week: Jim Gaffigan, live baseball, Snoop vs. DMX
Read full article: New this week: Jim Gaffigan, live baseball, Snoop vs. DMXHeres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. AP National Writer Jocelyn Noveck wrote in her review that Garner, Does a lot with a little. AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSICSnoop Dogg vs. DMX: Its the battle of the canines in the latest Verzuz series. Rap icons Snoop Dogg and DMX will go toe-to-toe Wednesday on Instagram Live at 8 p.m. EDT. That changes with Jim Gaffigan: The Pale Tourist, which is downright daring in its approach if not content.
Reps: Singers Kacey Musgraves, Ruston Kelly file for divorce
Read full article: Reps: Singers Kacey Musgraves, Ruston Kelly file for divorceNEW YORK Grammy-winning country singer Kacey Musgraves and her musician-husband, Ruston Kelly, have filed for divorce. In a joint statement, Musgraves and Kelly said weve made this painful decision together." It won her the best country album Grammy and one of its singles, Merry Go Round, won best country song. Kelly has also written songs for other artists, including Tim McGraw, Hayes Carll, Lucie Silvas and Josh Abbott Band. Musgraves co-wrote Miranda Lamberts 2013 country hit, Mamas Broken Heart, earning herself a Grammy nomination as a songwriter.
Awkwafina, Zendaya among 819 invited to join film academy
Read full article: Awkwafina, Zendaya among 819 invited to join film academyCynthia Erivo, John David Washington, Eva Longoria, Zendaya and Awkwafina are among the 819 people who have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. If they accept, which most do, those in the new class will have voting privileges at this years Oscars. A handful of actors from this years best picture winner Parasite, including Jang Hye-Jin, Jo Yeo-Jeong, Park So-Dam and Lee Jung-Eun, were also invited to join. The Academy said that 49% of the new invitees are international and represent some 68 countries. It has since surpassed those goals and continues to infuse membership classes with both women and people from underrepresented communities.
Harry Connick Jr. honors workers during pandemic road trip
Read full article: Harry Connick Jr. honors workers during pandemic road tripFILE - This May 28, 2019 file photo shows Singer Harry Connick Jr. with his daughter Georgia at a special screening of "Pavarotti" in New York. The special will air June 21 and will follow host Connick Jr. and his filmmaker-daughter Georgia on road trip celebrating and thanking essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic. With the help of his daughter, Georgia Connick, who is a filmmaker, and a bunch of GoPro cameras, he embarked on a pandemic road trip to meet essential workers around the country who were risking their lives during the pandemic. I just want to reach out and meet some of these folks, sanitation workers or elementary school teachers or people that are working at food banks, said Harry Connick. It was highly emotional, said Harry Connick.
Winfrey, Pitt part of Grammys special for essential workers
Read full article: Winfrey, Pitt part of Grammys special for essential workersFILE - This May 28, 2019 file photo shows Singer Harry Connick Jr. with his daughter Georgia at a special screening of "Pavarotti" in New York. The Grammys is putting together an event featuring Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, Herbie Hancock and Harry Connick, Jr. to honor essential workers across America. It will follow host Connick Jr. and his filmmaker-daughter Georgia on road trip celebrating and thanking essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK The Grammys is putting together an event featuring Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, Herbie Hancock and Harry Connick, Jr. to honor essential workers across America. Winfrey, Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Queen Latifah, Rene Zellweger and Drew Brees will also deliver special messages to workers.
Tim McGraw Says Faith Hill Told Him to 'Get Over Yourself' Before He Lost 40 Pounds
Read full article: Tim McGraw Says Faith Hill Told Him to 'Get Over Yourself' Before He Lost 40 PoundsTim McGraw is in the best shape of his life -- and he owes it all to his family. "That's a big one," McGraw confessed, before noting that Hill wasn't the only one ready to whip his butt into shape. McGraw ended up losing 40 pounds, but for him, it wasn't about the weight -- it was about getting healthy. "She's a spark plug and she's out there, she's out waiting tables and doing auditions right now." RELATED CONTENT:Tim McGraw Shares How He Dropped 40 Pounds and Got in the Best Shape of His LifeTim McGraw Says He's in the 'Best Shape' of His Life at 52: Pic
Tim McGraw Shares How He Dropped 40 Pounds and Got in the Best Shape of His Life
Read full article: Tim McGraw Shares How He Dropped 40 Pounds and Got in the Best Shape of His LifeTim McGraw is opening up about how he adopted a new active lifestyle and lose 40 pounds. That moment stuck with McGraw, who tells the magazine, "I got out of it for a while. Arturo OlmosEarlier this week, McGraw posted a photo of himself in the gym along with an inspiring message for fans: "My whole life, I've lived according to one key value. "That's when I decided to go from being in good shape to being in the best shape of my life." RELATED CONTENT: Tim McGraw Shares His Real Motivation for Getting Into Incredible Shape at 52 (Exclusive) Embed Code RestartTim McGraw Says He's in the 'Best Shape' of His Life at 52: PicTim McGraw and Faith Hill Celebrate 23rd Wedding Anniversary With Sweet TributesWatch Tim McGraw Harmonize With Daughter Gracie on Road Trip: 'This Girl Can Sing!'
Tim McGraw Says He's in the 'Best Shape' of His Life at 52: Pic!
Read full article: Tim McGraw Says He's in the 'Best Shape' of His Life at 52: Pic!Age is just a number to Tim McGraw! "My whole life, Ive lived according to one key value. The inspirational quote came before McGraw declared, "Thats when I decided to go from being in good shape to being in the best shape of my life. For more from the exclusive interview, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT: Tim McGraw Shares His Real Motivation for Getting Into Incredible Shape at 52 (Exclusive) Embed Code RestartTim McGraw and Faith Hill Celebrate 23rd Wedding Anniversary With Sweet TributesWatch Tim McGraw Harmonize With Daughter Gracie on Road Trip: 'This Girl Can Sing!' Tim McGraw on the Motivation Behind His Six-Pack Abs and Shirtless Photos (Exclusive)