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Keith Urban, Doja Cat, Big Sean, Gwen Stefani and more to perform at iHeartRadio Music Festival
Read full article: Keith Urban, Doja Cat, Big Sean, Gwen Stefani and more to perform at iHeartRadio Music FestivalBig Sean, Camila Cabello, Doja Cat, Hozier, Keith Urban, Gwen Stefani, New Kids on the Block and Paramore are among the performers this fall at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, which will be broadcast live.
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.
Miley Cyrus, Green Day span decades in pre-Super Bowl show
Read full article: Miley Cyrus, Green Day span decades in pre-Super Bowl showMiley Cyrus has only been alive for about half the Super Bowls ever played, but her setlist on the eve of the 56th spanned the whole history of the big game and then some.
Halsey, Machine Gun Kelly duet at Super Bowl Music Fest
Read full article: Halsey, Machine Gun Kelly duet at Super Bowl Music FestHalsey dashed on to the stage unannounced for the first time in two years during Machine Gun Kelly’s set at the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest, just in time to belt out her guest verse on Kelly’s “forget me too.”.
Blake Shelton joins drive to help feed out-of-work musicians
Read full article: Blake Shelton joins drive to help feed out-of-work musiciansThe Country Music Association will provide 4 million meals in cities with large populations of musicians and music industry professionals in its new partnership with Feeding America.
Ariana Grande joining 'The Voice' for season 21 as a coach
Read full article: Ariana Grande joining 'The Voice' for season 21 as a coachFILE - In this Dec. 6, 2018 file photo, Ariana Grande attends the 13th annual Billboard Women in Music event in New York. NBC said Tuesday that Grande will join the Emmy-winning series "The Voice" for its fall 2021 cycle. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – “The Voice" is switching their positions for Ariana Grande: the pop star is taking her seat in the coach's chair later this year. NBC said Tuesday that Grande will join the Emmy-winning series for its fall 2021 cycle. The 20th season of “The Voice" is currently on air and features those three singers along with Nick Jonas.
Dr. Dre back home after reported brain aneurysm treatment
Read full article: Dr. Dre back home after reported brain aneurysm treatmentPeter Paterno, an attorney for the rapper and producer, said Dre was home but offered no other details in an email exchange Saturday. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)LOS ANGELES – Dr. Dre was back at home Saturday after being treated at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm. Peter Paterno, an attorney for the music mogul, said Dre was home but offered no other details in an email exchange Saturday. On Friday, actor and rapper Ice T posted that he had connected with Dre on FaceTime and that he had “just made it home. Dre founded Beats Electronics in 2008 with Jimmy Iovine, and six years later they launched a streaming subscription service, Beats Music.
It was all a dream: Whitney, B.I.G. inducted into Rock Hall
Read full article: It was all a dream: Whitney, B.I.G. inducted into Rock Hallare among the inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2020 class. (AP Photo)NEW YORK – In a normal year, the newly inducted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class would have hit the stage and perform the well-known songs that made them famous and helped them enter the prestigious organization. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s all-star group was inducted Saturday night in a taped HBO special that told the stories of Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. As she inducted Houston into the Rock Hall, Grammy-winning singer Alicia Keys gave a beautiful, heartfelt speech about one of the best singers in pop history. The Notorious B.I.G.
'Voice' co-stars Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani engaged
Read full article: 'Voice' co-stars Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani engagedFILE - Gwen Stefani, left, and Blake Shelton arrive at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2020. Shelton and Stefani posted a picture on Tuesday announcing their engagement.A representative for Shelton confirmed the couple recently got engaged while in Oklahoma, where Shelton lives. The two stars met as judges on the singing competition show years ago. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
'Voice' co-stars Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani engaged
Read full article: 'Voice' co-stars Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani engagedFILE - Gwen Stefani, left, and Blake Shelton arrive at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2020. Shelton and Stefani posted a picture on Tuesday announcing their engagement.A representative for Shelton confirmed the couple recently got engaged while in Oklahoma, where Shelton lives. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – “The Voice” co-stars Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are engaged and sharing the good news on social media. Shelton and Stefani posted a picture Tuesday announcing the engagement between the country star and the pop singer. A representative for Shelton confirmed the couple recently got engaged while in Oklahoma, where Shelton lives.
Carrie Underwood adds to CMT Music Awards haul
Read full article: Carrie Underwood adds to CMT Music Awards haulIn this video image provided by CMT, Carrie Underwood accepts the female of the year award for Drinking Alone during the Country Music Television awards airing on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. (CMT via AP)
Carrie Underwood named top artist at CMT Music Awards
Read full article: Carrie Underwood named top artist at CMT Music AwardsIn this video image provided by CMT, Carrie Underwood accepts the female of the year award for Drinking Alone during the Country Music Television awards airing on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. (CMT via AP)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Carrie Underwood already had the most CMT Music Awards of any artist, but she'll need to make more room on her shelf. The superstar picked up two more trophies for video of the year and female video of the year in a remotely shot awards show. "I am so proud to be a part of this legacy of women in country music with you. Singer Granger Smith won for his on-the-nose music video called “Don't Cough On Me!"
Diddy, Springsteen among rock hall of fame guest list
Read full article: Diddy, Springsteen among rock hall of fame guest listFILE - In this Jan. 25, 2020, file photo, Sean Combs accepts the 2020 Industry Icon award at the Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons in Beverly Hills, Calif. Combs will be among a star-studded guest list for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2020 induction. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)CLEVELAND – Sean “Diddy” Combs, Bruce Springsteen and Alicia Keys will be among a star-studded guest list for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2020 induction. The prestigious organization announced the guest list Thursday for the ceremony, which will debut Nov. 7 on HBO. Other guests will include Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, Gwen Stefani, Charlize Theron, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adam Levine and Brad Paisley. The special guests will speak on how this year’s inductees impacted their personal life and careers.
Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs top CMT noms
Read full article: Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs top CMT nomsNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Ashley McBryde, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Sam Hunt and Thomas Rhett top the 2020 CMT Music Awards nominations with three each. In nominations announced Wednesday for the pandemic-delayed show, 14 videos are vying for the top prize of video of the year. The fan-voted show will air on CMT and other networks on Oct. 21 with outdoor performances. The Highwomen, a group made up of Maren Morris, Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby and Amanda Shires, also got their first nomination for group video. Electronic producer and DJ Marshmello also earned a nomination in collaborative video for the crossover hit “One Thing Right" with Kane Brown.
Country's night to party sobers up amid pandemic
Read full article: Country's night to party sobers up amid pandemicCarrie Underwood accepts the entertainer of the year award in a tie with Thomas Rhett during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Country's night to party sobers up amid pandemic
Read full article: Country's night to party sobers up amid pandemicThis combination photo shows, from left, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett and Carrie Underwood, nominees for entertainer of the year at the 55th ACM Awards. (AP Photo)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In a pre-pandemic world, the Academy of Country Music Awards advertised itself as country music’s night to party with gambling, after-parties and a Las Vegas-style attitude. This year the red carpet, crowds and gambling are all r eplaced with COVID-19 tests, temperature checks and face masks. Swift, who makes her first return to the ACM stage in seven years, was the last female artist to win ACM entertainer of the year in 2011. “I certainly believe that she’s been an entertainer of all entertainers and brought so much grace and class and elegance to country music,” said Bryan.
New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the Emmys
Read full article: New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the EmmysThis cover image released by RCA Records shows "Alicia" the latest release by Alicia Keys. The album, out Friday, features several guest stars, including Jill Scott, Miguel, Khalid, Snoh Aalegra, Sampha, Diamond Platnumz and Ed Sheeran, who co-wrote the single Underdog. (RCA Records via AP)
New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the Emmys
Read full article: New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the EmmysThis cover image released by RCA Records shows "Alicia" the latest release by Alicia Keys. The album, out Friday, features several guest stars, including Jill Scott, Miguel, Khalid, Snoh Aalegra, Sampha, Diamond Platnumz and Ed Sheeran, who co-wrote the single Underdog. (RCA Records via AP)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. It lands on HBO and HBO Max on Saturday at 8 p.m.— AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC— Piano-playing pop star Alicia Keys is putting out her seventh album on Friday. — Kim Cattrall is at the center of Fox’s “Filthy Rich,” a prime-time soap opera loaded with money and betrayal that debuts 9 p.m. EDT Monday, Sept. 21.
Taylor Swift returns to ACM Awards for "Folklore" premiere
Read full article: Taylor Swift returns to ACM Awards for "Folklore" premiereNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country-turned-pop star Taylor Swift is coming back to her roots with a performance at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards. The nine-time ACM award winner will perform from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, where the awards show will be broadcast Wednesday on CBS. Swift will perform “betty” from her new album “Folklore,” which has held the top spot on for six weeks on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. 6 on Billboard's Hot Country song chart. This marks the first time in seven years that the two-time ACM entertainer of the year has performed at this awards show and will be her world premiere performance for any song from her “Folklore” album.
Blake Shelton announces drive-in concert at theaters across Central Florida
Read full article: Blake Shelton announces drive-in concert at theaters across Central FloridaBlake Shelton is coming to drive-ins across Central FloridaThe country superstar will host a drive-in concert July 25 at over 300 locations across the United States. The locations hosting the concert across Central Florida are as follows: Epic Theater Mt. Dora, Epic Theatres Clermont, Epic Theatres West Volusia and Ocala Drive-In Theatre. Presented by Encore Live, the concert will be pre-taped and feature Shelton’s longtime girlfriend, Gwen Stefani and fellow country star, Trace Adkins. Drive-in concerts have been popping up in the wake of the pandemic.
Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Aerosmith to perform at Grammy Awards
Read full article: Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Aerosmith to perform at Grammy AwardsFILE - This June 9, 2019 file photo shows Billie Eilish performing during the "When We All Fall Asleep" tour in Chicago. Eilish and Lizzo, both nominated for the top four prizes at the Grammy Awards, are slated to perform at the Grammy Awards on Jan. 26 event, airing live on CBS. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP, File)
Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Aerosmith to perform at Grammy Awards
Read full article: Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Aerosmith to perform at Grammy AwardsFILE - This June 9, 2019 file photo shows Billie Eilish performing during the "When We All Fall Asleep" tour in Chicago. Eilish and Lizzo, both nominated for the top four prizes at the Grammy Awards, are slated to perform at the Grammy Awards on Jan. 26 event, airing live on CBS. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK, NY – Billie Eilish and Lizzo, both nominated for the top four prizes at the Grammy Awards, are slated to perform at the live show later this month. Aerosmith — to be named 2020 MusiCares Person of the Year days before the Grammys — will perform a medley of their hits during the awards show. Eilish and Lizzo, the leading nominee with eight, will compete for album of the year, song of the year, record of the year and best new artist.
People magazine names John Legend as 2019 Sexiest Man Alive
Read full article: People magazine names John Legend as 2019 Sexiest Man AliveFILE - This Nov. 2, 2019 file photo shows John Legend at the 2019 LACMA Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles. People magazine has named Legend as the sexiest man alive in their special double issue on newsstands nationwide on Nov. 15. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)