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Wanna get married? Miranda Lambert's “anti-bougie cookbook” may hold the secret

On Tuesday, April 25, Miranda Lambert‘s long-awaited “anti-bougie cookbook,”Y’all Eat Yet? Welcome to the Pretty B*tchin’ Kitchen, arrives. 

While the ACM Entertainer of the Year may not be the first person you’d expect to share recipes, she points out the collection’s not really that much of a stretch.

“It’s very approachable,” Miranda tells ABC Audio. “And I have spent my whole adult life telling stories as a songwriter, and I think this is just another way to tell stories is through a cookbook and through recipes.”

And what exactly does she mean by Pretty B*tchin’ Kitchen?

“I grew up with this amazing group of ladies that taught me a lot about life and how to handle it as it comes, and a lot of those lessons were learned around the table,” Miranda explains, admitting those women tend to do more of the cooking, while she’s mainly the mixologist.

Of course, Miranda’s mom, Beverly, is chief among the cookbook’s contributors, offering one recipe that allegedly has a very specific side effect. 

“Her light shines on her meatloaf and it’s like the one that gets the ring,” Miranda says. “I mean, every one of our friends that’s ever been in a serious relationship, you make the loaf, you get engaged is just how it goes.”

“Worked for me twice,” she laughs. “It’s her ‘famous loaf,’ she calls it, because it was editor’s pick in Southern Living in 2010. And she will always tell you that.” 

Y’all Eat Yet? is just part of Miranda’s burgeoning lifestyle empire, which includes the Wanda June Home line at Walmart, Idyllwind clothing, her Red 55 Winery and her Pink Pistol boutique in Lindale, Texas. 

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Sam Hunt expecting second baby with wife Hannah Lee Fowler

Sam Hunt is expecting his second baby with wife Hannah Lee Fowler.

Citing eyewitnesses, Hunt, 38, announced the exciting news at his Las Vegas concert at Resorts World Theatre on Friday evening. A representative for the country star later confirmed the pregnancy news to Billboard on Saturday, April 22.

The couple, who were married in 2017, already share daughter Lucy Louise, who they welcome in May 2022. Lucy Lu’s arrival came one month after Fowler had withdrawn her divorce petition which she had originally filed in February 2022, claiming that Hunt was “guilty of inappropriate marital conduct” and “adultery.” The couple have since reconciled.

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Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli to perform at King Charles III’s coronation

Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Andrea Bocelli are among the performers set to appear at King Charles III’s coronation concert, taking place the day after his installment on the grounds of Windsor Castle on May 7. The BBC said in a statement: “The concert will celebrate a new chapter in the nation’s history, with themes of love, respect and optimism, celebrating the four nations, their communities and the Commonwealth.” Take That (sans Robbie Williams), Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, Freya Ridings, and classical-soul composer-producer Alexis French will also be performing at the celebration, with additional names to be confirmed.

Perry and Richie have known King Charles for years, having served as ambassadors for his charities. Perry has been an ambassador of the British Asian Trust since 2020, a nonprofit co-founded by Charles to tackle poverty in South Asia. Perry said in a statement: “I am excited to be performing at the Coronation Concert, and helping to shine a further light on the British Asian Trust’s Children’s Protection Fund, whose work includes on-ground initiatives to fundraising, with the aim to find solutions to child trafficking.” Richie was appointed as the first global ambassador and first chairman of the Global Ambassador Group for the Prince’s Trust in 2019, which Charles founded the organization in 1976 to benefit disadvantaged youth. Said Richie: “To share the stage with the other performers at The Coronation Concert is a once-in-a-lifetime event and it will be an honor and a celebration.”

BBC chief content officer Charlotte Moore said in a statement: “We are bringing the nation together for this once in a generation occasion, broadcast exclusively across the BBC live from Windsor Castle. We have a world-class line-up of performers to look forward to for what promises to be a very special night of celebration and entertainment.”

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The Weeknd & Future share video for ‘Double Fantasy’ from HBO series ‘The Idol’

The Weeknd shared his newest single “Double Fantasy” featuring Future, the first original song off The Weeknd’s upcoming HBO Original series The Idol. 

The Idol is co-created by Sam Levinson (HBO’s Euphoria), Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Reza Fahim, and stars The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp.  Th show will premiere at this year’s annual Festival De Cannes in France as an Official Selection Out of Competition and is set to debut on Sunday, June 4th at 9 pm ET/PT. The series will also air on HBO and be available to stream on Max.

Take a look at the video for ‘Double Fantasy’ here.

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Ed Sheeran shares video for new song “Boat”

Ed Sheeran has shared the music video for his new single, ‘Boat,’taken from Sheeran’s upcoming LP,
‘-‘ (‘SUBTRACT’), due out May 5.  Directed by Mia Barnes, the video finds Sheeran engulfed by waves, reflecting the song’s lyrics.  Sheeran said in a statement about the song: “’Boat’ is the first song I wrote and finished for Subtract. It’s where it all began, and a good way to kick off the album.”

‘-‘ (‘SUBTRACT’) is Sheeran’s final LP of a series of albums named after mathematical symbols. Sheeran said of the album in a statement, “As an artist I didn’t feel like I could credibly put a body of work into the world that didn’t accurately represent where I am and how I need to express myself at this point in my life. This album is purely that. It’s opening the trapdoor into my soul. For the first time I’m not trying to craft an album people will like, I’m merely putting something out that’s honest and true to where I am in my adult life.”

Pre-order ‘-‘ (‘SUBTRACT’) – here.
Take look at the video for “Boat” – here.

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Nashville notes: Ryan Griffin's “Heart to Break” + Catie Offerman's “I Just Killed A Man”

Ryan Griffin has dropped a soaring new song, “Heart to Break.” The track, which chronicles the aches of unrequited love, was written by Adam HambrickBen Stennis and David Fanning, and produced by Sam Ellis and Rascal Flatts‘ Jay DeMarcus. Ryan celebrated the release of “Heart to Break” with a special Release Party livestream from Ole Red Nashville. In case you missed it, watch it on the Circle All Access YouTube.

Rising newcomer Catie Offerman has released “I Just Killed A Man.” The tender breakup song, which Catie penned alongside Ryan BeaverJoe ClemmonsJessie Jo Dillon and Benjy Davis, will serve as her new single on country radio and be featured in her forthcoming MCA Nashville debut project.

New Big Loud Records/Songs & Daughters signee Lauren Watkins has released her debut EP, Introducing: Lauren Watkins. The freshman set features Lauren as a co-writer on all of its seven songs. Of her EP, the 23-year-old shares, “I hope they really resonate with people and make them feel a certain way, even if it’s just making them want to have a good time!”

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Kimberly Schlapman's French toast casserole is a “crowd favorite”

Craving some Southern comfort food? Fret not, Kimberly Schlapman‘s got you covered with her “easy and delicious” French toast casserole recipe.

“It was a crowd favorite with the girls, and I have a feeling it'll be a favorite for you too!” the Little Big Town member captioned her Facebook video. In the clip, Kimberly also recounted her recent girl-time hang, which involved playing Scrabble, sightseeing around Music City, and enjoying burgers and milkshakes in downtown Nashville. 

In terms of ingredients, Kimberly’s recipe requires eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, butter and store-bought cinnamon rolls, among others. After being baked, the singer added pecans and powdered sugar to her delicious French toast casserole, before presenting it ready to serve.

For the full recipe, watch Kimberly’s Facebook video.

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Niko Moon and Zac Brown hope “HEAVEN HAS A BAR”

Niko Moon has tapped Zac Brown for an exuberant new song, “HEAVEN HAS A BAR.”

The track arrives after several teases from Niko on social media, which included photos of the two of them in the studio.

“I hope heaven has a bar/ Sip holy spirits out the jar/ Where every night is a Friday night/ And every beer is cold as ice/ I hope heaven has a band/ Where all the Opry legends jam/ A neon angel on a steel guitar/ A little prayer from a country boy’s heart/ I hope heaven has a bar,” goes the feel-good chorus.

“[‘HEAVEN HAS A BAR’ is] a song of simplicity, down-homeness, and celebration. I think Zac and I find a lot of value in the simple things: Family and friends, and celebrating life is what it's all about,” Niko shares in a statement. “This is about celebrating with all the people you love once you go to heaven.”

Zac adds, “I like the imagination in this song. Whatever there is after life ends, that love of music doesn’t go away. To go see all of our heroes that have passed away and play some music, maybe that’s heaven for us.”

“HEAVEN HAS A BAR” is the first song either Niko or Zac have released in 2023.

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Matthew McConaughey is proud to call Kenny Chesney a friend

“Alright, alright, alright.” Here’s one thing we know: Matthew McConaughey is a longtime fan and friend of Kenny Chesney.

Kenny recently headlined the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation’s 2023 TEX Gala. But just before he took the stage, he got an epic introduction from Matthew. 

“So this next guy I’m going to introduce is many things. He’s a poet, some of y’all know that. He’s also a pirate, yes we know that. He’s a hell of a performer, we know that. He sold out tons of records, he’s played in plenty of stadiums. But the reason I’m up here to introduce him tonight is because he’s also someone I call a friend. Someone that my family can call a friend,” Matthew shares.

“He’s also supported our foundation for years. There’s been many times where I was in a pinch and gave him a call and he was like, ‘What do you need? I’ll be there,’ and he came. He’s also someone that I’ve had damn good time chasing some sunrises with until the early morning hours,” adds the prolific actor. 

To watch Matthew’s introduction of Kenny in full, visit Kenny’s Twitter.

Kenny is currently on the road on his 2023 I Go Back Tour. For a full list of dates, visit his website.

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Morgan Evans gets honest in 'Life Upside Down' EP

Morgan Evans has released his new EP, Life Upside Down.

The five-song set features a live and studio version of his current single, “Over For You,” the reflective “On My Own Again” and two never-before-heard upbeat tracks: “Hey Little Mama” and “All Right Here.”

“After the heaviness of ‘Over For You’ and ‘On My Own Again,’ the two new tunes out today, ‘Hey Little Mama’ and ‘All Right Here,’ are, quite possibly, the two most joyful sounding records I've ever made,” Morgan shares.

“They're about finding light in the dark and finding gratitude in the little things, which as we all know are actually the big things!” he adds. “This EP is a collection of songs that could only have come from this time in my life, and I’m stoked for you to hear it.”

Here’s the Life Upside Down EP track listing:

“Over For You”
“On My Own Again”
“Hey Little Mama”
“All Right Here”
“Over For You (Live in Melbourne)”

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