Month: July 2020

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Two Dead, Eight Wounded In South Carolina Nightclub Shooting

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Ten people were shot on Sunday in a Greenville, South Carolina, nightclub, suspected to be related to gang-related violence. The shooting killed two people and critically injured two others, police said.

Police believe more than one shooter fled the chaotic scene at the Lavish Lounge club. which held a very large crowd for “some type of Fourth of July concert,” Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis said at a press conference. Two sheriff’s deputies were passing by the club shortly before 2 a.m. and heard shooting in a crowd of about 200 people, Lewis said. They called for backup and emergency services and went into the club, trying to evacuate, but apparently the shooter or shooters fled.

The Greenville News reported that there was a previous shooting early Saturday morning at a club next door to Lavish Lounge. Police were investigating a possible connection.

2 dead, 8 others injured in Greenville, South Carolina, nightclub shooting

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It was unclear whether the club should have been open, as entertainment venues were not included…
 

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Kacey Musgraves And Husband Ruston Kelly Split After 2 Years Of Marriage

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Two-and-a-half years after they tied the knot in Tennessee, country singer Kacey Musgraves and her singer-songwriter husband, Ruston Kelly, have called it quits. 

Their reps confirmed to the news in a joint statement, saying: “With heavy but hopeful hearts we wanted to put our own thoughts into the air about what’s happening. These kinds of announcements are always met with scrutiny and speculation and we want to stop that before it even starts,” their statement said. “We believe that we were put into each other’s lives for a divine reason and have both changed each other infinitely for the better. The love we have for each other goes far beyond the relationship we’ve shared as husband and wife. It’s a soul connection that can never be erased.”

The statement continued, “We’ve made this painful decision together — a healthy decision that comes after a very long period of trying the best we can. It simply just didn’t work. Though we are parting ways in marriage, we will remain true friends for the rest of our lives. We hold no blame, anger, or contempt for each other and we ask for privacy and positive wishes for us both as we learn how to navigate through this.”

The couple met in early 2016 while attending a songwriters’ showcase at the famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.

Kacey Musgraves, Ruston Kelly Have Filed for Divorce

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The couple made the decision together. Continue reading…
 

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Take A Look At Blake Shelton And Gwen Stefani Performing Their Duet ‘Nobody But You’

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Blake Shelton gave his fans a peek into some backstage moments with his love, Gwen Stefani by releasing a performance video of their duet, “Nobody But You.”

Shelton revealed the meaning behind the song, saying, “This was one of those songs where the more I heard it, the more I fell in love with it. I also realized how important it is for me and where I am in my life, and I think that’s why [writer] Shane [McAnally] was trying to get it to me.” Shelton added, “It fits my story. I was about to go in and record when I decided that it needed Gwen on it—because it is our song. I think it’s magic.”

The couple previously released the music video for “Nobody But You” and now Shelton has released a video of them performing it live on YouTube, along with backstage footage. Stefani and Shelton are seen rehearsing together in some clips and other clips show them walking together holding hands and spending time together with friends.  

Take a look at the live video at the link: here.

WATCH: Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani’s Adoration Captured in New Live Video

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Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani capture their special vibe in a new live video for Nobody But Yu.
 

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Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell support Red Cross through online meet-and-greet campaign

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ABCLuke Bryan and Cole Swindell are lending their support to the American Red Cross. 

In a new partnership between the Red Cross and KP Entertainment, a Nashville-based artist development company, fans can make a donation to the Red Cross, which then enters them into a sweepstakes for the chance to win a one minute, virtual one-on-one meet-and-greet with one of the participating artists.

A different artist on the KP Entertainment roster will be featured each week, with Cole kicking the campaign off this week, inviting fans to donate through July 10 to win a meet-and-greet with the “Middle of a Memory” singer. Luke’s contest runs from August 10-14. 

A $10 donation enters a fan’s name into the sweepstakes 10 times, while a $50 donation accounts for 75 entries and a $100 donation is worth 200 entries. Fans can also donate a custom amount. A total of 50 winners will be selected for the virtual meet-and-greet sessions with Cole.  

The money raised will go towards the Red Cross’ efforts to provide hospital patients in need of blood donations, offer food and shelter following a natural disaster, support military families and provide humanitarian aid worldwide. 

Jon Langston, Dylan Scott and Whitney Duncan are also participating in the program taking place throughout July and August. 

By Cillea Houghton
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Lil Baby Takes No. 1 Spot On Billboard 200 For Fifth Week With ‘My Turn’

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Lil Baby took the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 for the fifth week with My Turn, making it also his fourth consecutive week at the top of the charts as of Sunday, July 5.  

My Turn was released back in February, and the album has now been at the top of the charts for the longest amount of weeks in 2020, the most since Post Malone‘s Hollywood’s Bleeding in 2019.

Lil Baby’s ‘My Turn’ Hits Fifth Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart

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Lil Baby’s “My Turn” holds steady at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, earning a fifth…

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“Homegrown”: Zac Brown Band raises more than $1 million for Camp Southern Ground

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Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMTZac Brown Band has raised more than $1.4 million for its charity, Camp Southern Ground. 

The expert instrumentalists hosted the virtual 4th With the Family event this weekend that featured performances by the band of such hits as “Chicken Fried,” “Free” and “Homegrown,” along with appearances by Today show host Hoda Kotb, Medal of Honor recipient Salvatore Giunta and others. 

While the livestream was free to view, the group was also accepting donations for Camp Southern Ground, based in the band’s home state of Georgia, and its veteran programs Warrior Week and Warrior PATHH, raising north of $1 million.

Warrior Week is a 12-month program that helps veterans transitioning back to civilian life through holistic approaches, while Warrior PATHH is the first non-clinical program in the U.S. to aid in the post traumatic growth process for combat veterans living with PTSD, depression and anxiety. 

“I’m always in awe of the sacrifices and selflessness of our military, it’s really the special kind of people who choose to serve our country,” says ZBB lead singer and Camp Southern Ground Founder Zac Brown. “We are honored to do our part to support them in any way we can.”

By Cillea Houghton
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Dua Lipa Announces Her New Single Coming This Week

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24-year-old pop star Dua Lipa announced the next single from her latest album, Future Nostalgia will be released this week.  The singer wrote on Twitter, “pocket full of honey n i’m ready 2 go ???? JULY 10TH – HALLUCINATE.”

“Hallucinate” is the follow-up to the singles “Don’t Start Now,” “Physical” and “Break My Heart.”  Future Nostalgia debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200.

Dua Lipa Announces Her Next ‘Future Nostalgia’ Single & Release Date!

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Dua Lipa has an exciting music announcement! The 24-year-old “Don’t Start Now”…
 

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Broadcasting Icon Hugh Downs Dies At Age 99

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Iconic broadcaster Hugh Downs died peacefully in his Scottsdale home at the age of 99 Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for the family. His family said his death was not related to coronavirus. 

Downs’s career spanned more than 60 years, leading shows like 20/20, The Today Show and as an announcer for Tonight Starring Jack Paar. He was a Emmy-award winning broadcaster, author and host..

Downs hosted NBC’s Today Show from 1962-1971, subsequently anchoring the ABC News magazine 20/20, joined by Barbara Walters, from 1978-99. Downs hosted the program from the show’s second episode in 1978 until his retirement in 1999. 

Downs was married to Ruth Shaheen from 1944 until she died in 2017. He is survived by their two children, Hugh Raymond and Deirdre Downs, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Hugh Downs, whose broadcasting career spanned a century, dies at 99

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Among a litany of other shows, Hugh Downs co-hosted “20/20” with Barbara Walters.
 

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Former Presidential Candidate Herman Cain Hospitalized With Covid-19 After President Trump’s Tulsa Rally

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Herman Cain, a 2012 GOP presidential candidate, is being treated for the coronavirus at an Atlanta-area hospital, according to a statement posted on his Twitter account. Cain was hospitalized less than two weeks after attending President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma; however, he did not meet with the President. Cain, 74, was hospitalized after developing “serious” symptoms but is “awake and alert,” according to the statement. 

Cain was named by the Trump campaign as a co-chair of Black Voices for Trump. Dan Calabrese, who has been editor of HermanCain.com, wrote, “I realize people will speculate about the Tulsa rally, but Herman did a lot of traveling the past week, including to Arizona where cases are spiking. I don’t think there’s any way to trace this to the one specific contact that caused him to be infected. We’ll never know.”

Asked whether Cain met at the rally with other senior campaign or administration officials, Trump campaign spokesperson Tim Murtaugh responded that “contact tracing was conducted after the Tulsa rally but we do not comment regarding the medical information of individuals.”  At least six campaign staffers and two members of the Secret Service working in advance of the Tulsa rally tested positive for COVID-19. An Oklahoma-based journalist has also confirmed testing positive soon after attending the rally.

Coronavirus updates: Herman Cain, who attended Trump Tulsa rally, hospitalized

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A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 517,000 people worldwide.
 

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Watch Thomas Rhett’s Fan Video For “Be A Light”

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Thomas Rhett released his inspirational song “Be a Light” back in March, and the now the singer is sharing a fan video of the track. A message at the beginning of the video says that it was inspired by a video created by two fans named KaBrina and KaTasha from Mesa, Arizona, that prompted Rhett to ask members of his fan club Home Team “to share their light with their friends, families, communities, and the world.”

“Be a Light” features Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, Hillary Scott and Chris Tomlin singing alongside him. The single encourages fans to “shine their lights” and make a difference in the world, even when it might seem difficult to do so. 

Proceeds from the song benefit the MusiCares COVID-19 relief fund, which is currently collecting funds to distribute to artists, musicians and other professionals in the music industry who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, which has temporarily shut down live music events.

You can view the fan video for “Be A Light” at the link: here

Thomas Rhett Releases Inspiring Fan Video for “Be a Light” [Watch]

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Thomas Rhett released a new fan video for his collaborative single, “Be a Light.”…
 

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