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Kelsea Ballerini will team up with Kelly Clarkson, Carly Pearce on her 'Subject to Change' album

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After teasing some very special duet partners earlier this week, Kelsea Ballerini is spilling all the details about a collaboration she describes as a “sassbomb female moment.”

The song in question is called “You're Drunk, Go Home,” and joining her in the studio for it are none other than Carly Pearce and Kelly Clarkson.

“A sassbomb yeehaw collab moment?!? You're Drunk, Go Home' with my sister [Carly Pearce] and my hero sister [Kelly Clarkson],” Kelsea shared on Twitter in a video announcing the collaborations.

“You're Drunk, Go Home” will be part of a track list that also includes lead single “Heartfirst” plus some other songs that Kelsea put out ahead of the full album's release day: “What I Have” and “Love is a Cowboy.”

Subject to Change is due out on September 23.

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Kane Brown and wife Katelyn debut “Thank God” video as 'Different Man' arrives

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Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn, escape the world with a lush, tropical beachside vacation in the music video for “Thank God,” their new duet, which appears on Kane's Different Man album.

Some shots show the couple cruising down a greenery-covered backroad with the top down, while others see them at a beachside bonfire, dancing around and watching the sun go down.

It's an idyllic visual addition to the couple's duet, a romantic declaration of love and dedication to a partner who makes life complete. For Kane's listeners, the collaboration is a long time coming: fans have been asking for the singer to release a duet with his wife, a talented singer who pursued a career as an R&B/pop artist before she and Kane met and got married.

“My fans have been waiting for five years for us to sing together,” Kane tells People, revealing that the couple went through four other duet ideas before settling on “Thank God.”

“…And then Thank God' came in and I was like, This is the one.' And she said the same thing, and I'm so glad I waited for this particular one to come out,” he continues.

Kane's Different Man album arrived on Friday. It also features another duet: the title track is a collaboration with Blake Shelton.

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Hear Kelly Clarkson and Dolly Parton's reimagined version of “9 to 5”

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The new version of Dolly Parton’s number one hit “9 to 5,” reimagined by Kelly Clarkson and Dolly, herself, is finally here.

While the original 1980 version of the song was peppy and upbeat, the new version has more of a melancholy feel, with slight changes in the melody reflecting the frustration of trying to get ahead in one’s career and being held back by your boss.

“It’s a rich man’s game, no matter what they call it/And you spend your life putting money in his wallet,” sings Kelly.

The new duet version of the song appears in the new documentary, Still Working 9 to 5, which is set to premiere September 16. It’s about the 1980 feminist comedy 9 to 5, in which Dolly starred alongside Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dabney Coleman. The doc examines the landmark film and the impact it had on the women’s movement at that time, as well as how its message still resonates as women continue to fight for equality in the workplace.

“I am so honored that Dolly asked me to reimagine this iconic song, 9 to 5,' with her!” Kelly says in a statement. “She is so talented, an inspiration to all women, and one of the sweetest people you will ever meet! I hope y'all like what we did, but even if you don't, remember I got to sing a duet with the magical Dolly Parton and now have bragging rights til the end of time!”

Dolly adds, “Nobody sings like Kelly Clarkson. She makes any song come alive. I love her voice on ‘9 to 5’ and I am so proud I got to sing with her on it.”

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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, dies at age 96

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Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history, died at her Balmoral estate in Scotland at the age of 96.  “The queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The king and the queen consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow,” a statement from the Palace read.  Queen Elizabeth’s son, Charles, has ascended the throne and will be known as King Charles III. Charles’s eldest son, Prince William, is now heir to the throne.

King Charles said in a statement: “The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of great sadness for me and all members of my family. We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt through the country, the reals, and the commonwealth, and by countless people around the world. During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which the queen was so widely held.”  

Elizabeth was born Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on April 21, 1926, in London, to Prince Albert, duke of York (later to become King George VI), and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. She wasn’t destined to be queen; her father was the second son of King George V and Queen Mary Elizabeth, and was not expected to become sovereign. That all changed, however, with the abdication crisis of 1936 when her uncle King Edward VIII gave up the throne to spend his life with American divorcée Wallis Simpson.

Princess Elizabeth was married to Philip Mountbatten in 1947, the son of Prince Andrew of Greece.  Within months, they had their first child, Charles, followed by Anne, Andrew and Edward over the next 16 years. Elizabeth’s father, George VI, died on Feb. 6, 1952 at just 56 years old, and Elizabeth took the throne.

The queen’s husband, Prince Philip, died April 9, 2021 at age 99. He was the longest-serving consort of a reigning British monarch.  After his death, the queen’s health slowly deteriorated.  She was hospitalized for one night in late October 2021 for what Buckingham Palace described as “preliminary investigations.” A few weeks later on Nov. 14, the queen missed the annual Remembrance Sunday service after she sprained her back. And in February 2022, the queen tested positive for COVID-19 but had only “mild cold-like symptoms” as a result of the virus.

In April, the queen celebrated her 96th birthday at Sandringham, her country estate in Norfolk. And just this past June, the queen celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne. She attended just three events during the four-day celebration due to what Buckingham Palace described at the time as “some discomfort.”

Queen Elizabeth is survived by her three sons, Princes Charles, Andrew and Edward; one daughter, Princess Anne; eight grandchildren, Princes William and Harry of Wales, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of York, and Peter and Zara Phillips, as well as Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn. She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren.

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Steve Bannon surrenders to New York authorities to face money laundering and conspiracy charges

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Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon was indicted after surrendering to New York state prosecutors Thursday morning. Bannon faces charges for allegedly pocketing some donations in a “Build the Wall” group that raised millions on promises to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. The charges are two counts of money laundering in the second degree, one count of conspiracy in the fourth degree, scheme to defraud in the first degree and conspiracy in the fifth degree.

Bannon, entering the courtroom handcuffed, pleaded not guilty on all counts with his attorney speaking on his behalf. As a condition of release, Bannon must surrender his passport. New York Attorney General Letitia James argued that Bannon has means to flee the country and a history of violating the law — a reference to his contempt of Congress conviction. Bannon was found guilty in July of refusing to comply with a subpoena to appear before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. and could face up to two years in prison when he’s sentenced next month.  In a statement,Attorney General James said, “There cannot be one set of rules for everyday people and another for the wealthy and powerful — we all must play by the same rules and must obey the law. Mr. Bannon took advantage of his donors’ political views to secure millions of dollars which he then misappropriated. Mr. Bannon lied to his donors to enrich himself and his friends.”

Bannon had faced similar charges in federal court in 2020 but was pardoned by then-President Trump during his final days in office.

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Justin Moore wasn't sure “With a Woman You Love” would be a hit: “It kind of surprised me”

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Justin Moore has got his 11th chart-topping hit on his hands with “With a Woman You Love,” an uptempo love song that sings the praises of a woman who made him reform his late night, bar-crawling bachelor ways.

But before he released it, the singer wasn't sure this song would be a hit, he tells ABC Audio.

“Some songs you know right off the bat. When you write or record them, you go, That's a big record,'” Justin explains. “This one — like some other ones — I was like, I don't know. I mean, it's alright, I guess.'”

But when he turned the song in to his record label, it made a big impression. ” It kind of surprised me, to be honest with you,” he says.

Maybe that's because big love ballads have simply never been in his comfort zone. The singer says he's always balked a little at love songs — despite the fact that the ones he's put out have been big hits.

“When we put our first love song out, Til My Last Day,' … I was kind of apprehensive,” Justin admits. “We hadn't done anything like that at the time. … And it was a big record, went #1.”

He's starting to realize fans love it when he gets a little bit tender in his subject matter — “I don't know that we've put a love song out in our career that hasn't gone #1,” he realizes — but his songs still need to feel true to him.

“You're not gonna get We were kissing under the stars and the moon' and all that from me,” Justin adds, pointing out that “With a Woman You Love” steers clear of sappy love declarations. “It's kind of like, Hey, I am an idiot sometimes. Thanks for making me better.'”

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Thomas Rhett shares health update about his vocal issues; resumes his ‘Bring The Bar To You’ tour

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Thomas Rhett returned to social media to update fans about his vocal issues that forced him to cancel a recent concert. Rhett was forced to postpone his ‘Bring The Bar To You’ Tour date in Chula Vista, CA, at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre due to “vocal irritation and swelling.”

Rhett shared a video message with fans, delivering the good news that his doctors have cleared him to return to the stage.  Rhett says in the clip: “Hey what’s up everybody, Thomas Rhett here. I just wanted to say thank y’all so much for all the well wishes over the last 10 days. The doctors over at Vanderbilt put me on vocal rest. My cords were pretty dad gum swollen and inflamed and it’s been a week for sure…I think it’s the quietest I’ve been in about a decade.”  He added: “I went back this morning and they checked my cords again and all the inflammation is down. So, I’ve been cleared to go, cleared to sing and so I will see y’all in Tuscaloosa next Thursday. I really look forward to that show, but again I just wanted to hop on here and say thank y’all so much for the love and just for the well-wishes. Glad to be back, glad to be singing again. Hope y’all had a great week and we’ll see you then. Take care.”

Rhett has since returned to the stage, performing Thursday, Sept. 8 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Bring The Bar To You Tour runs through mid-October, featuring special guests Parker McCollum and Conner Smith. Rhett recently announced plans to extend his tour into 2023 with just-announced Canadian dates featuring Jordan Davis and Kameron Marlowe. Tickets are available for purchase, here.

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Luke Combs to launch 2023 World Tour

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Luke Combs announced on social media that he will launch a massive 2023 world tour.  Combs wrote on Instagram: “3 continents. 16 countries. 35 concerts. This is my 2023 World Tour! 

Join/login to my fan club at lukecombs.com (link in bio) to receive pre-sale info (info also emailed to members).”

The tour will kick off the tour March 25, 2023, in Arlington, Texas, before wrapping up on Oct. 19 in London. The 32-year-old Combs will perform across the globe with special guests Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Flatland Cavalry and Brent Cobb. He will also be joined by Cody Johnson and Lane Pittman at select shows.

Tickets will be available for pre-sale starting next Wednesday, September 14th at 4 pm local time through Ticketmaster Verified Fan, with general on-sale following Friday, September 16th at 10 am local time.

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BLACKPINK shares tracklist for their second album “BORN PINK”

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BLACKPINK has released the track list for their long-awaited sophomore album “BORN PINK”, due out Sept. 16. Jisoo and Rosé are listed as writers for the track “Yeah Yeah Yeah,” marking the second time Jisoo has received a writing credit for a song — she and Jennie previously co-wrote “Lovesick Girls” from their previous album, 2020’s The Album. 

Much of BORN PINK features writing credits from frequent collaborator Teddy Park, who wrote songs “How You Like That,” “Pretty Savage,” and “Lovesick Girls” on their previous LP.

Jisoo told Rolling Stone in a recent cover story: “We don’t just receive a completed song. We don’t just receive a completed song. We are involved from the beginning, building the blocks, adding this or that feeling, exchanging feedback — and this process of creating makes me feel proud of our music. If we just received pre-made songs, it would feel mechanical. I feel more love for the process because we say, ‘How about adding this in the lyrics? How about adding this move in the choreography?’ ”

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Demi Lovato shares ‘Eat Me’ Official Live Performance Video

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Demi Lovato is back with the official live performance video of “EAT ME”, off Demi’s recently released album, HOLY FVCK.

Demi opened up about the clarity she’s gained in her 20s while promoting HOLY FVCK: “I wish I would have waited until I had my sh*t figured out more because now it’s cemented,” she said of the documentaries she made amid her battle with addiction and after her 2018 overdose. “Sobriety is what works for me and nothing else. […] My story’s not done, so I want to be able to say by the time I’ve written a book, ‘OK, this is me grown up.’”

Take a look at the official live performance video of “EAT ME”- here.

Demi Lovato releases ‘Eat Me’ Vevo Official Live Performance

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