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Dolly announces star-studded 'Dolly Parton's Pet Gala'

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Dolly Parton is teaming up with CBS for a new variety show, Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala.

Hosted by Dolly, Jane Lynch and runway correspondents Kelly Osbourne and Rachel Smith, the two-hour special will feature a unique runway showcasing doggy fashion inspired by Dolly’s iconic outfits through the years and products from her Doggy Parton pet line.

Among the celebrities who will hit the runway with their pets are Drew Barrymore, Jessica Simpson, Margaret Cho, Kristen Bell, Kristin Chenoweth and Neil Patrick Harris.

On the music front, Dolly, Lainey Wilson, Carly Pearce, Chris Janson and more as-yet-unannounced guests will perform “Puppy Love,” “9 to 5,” “I Will Always Love You” and other iconic Dolly hits.

“I have hosted or co-hosted many shows throughout my career, but I have never been more excited about co-hosting a show than I am about being part of this Pet Gala!” says Dolly. “I love animals. I’ve got all kinds, and of course, I’ve always had little dogs around, and big ones!”

“We’re going to have some of all kinds and colors on the show, and there is nothing more fun to me than when little animals do what they do best, and I’m looking forward to it!” adds the global music icon. “There is so much fun stuff, and I know all the animal lovers out there are going to love this show.”

Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala airs Wednesday, February 21, at 9 p.m. ET on CBS and will stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.

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Get excited: Luke Comb is recording new music

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Good news, Luke Combs fans: Luke is officially back in the studio working on new music.

He recently checked in from the recording studio to let fans know that he’s working on the follow-up tunes to 2023’s Gettin’ Old.

“Good to be back in the studio today,” Luke wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. His post was accompanied by photos of him by the mixing console, playing the guitar and singing to a mic in the recording booth.

Coming up, you can catch Luke performing at the 2024 Grammy Awards, airing February 4 live on CBS and Paramount+. 

Luke’s latest single, “Where the Wild Things Are,” is #5 and ascending to the peak of the country charts.

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Carrie Underwood to headline 2024 Concert For Legends

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Carrie Underwood has been tapped as headliner for the upcoming 2024 Concert For Legends.

The event will take place August 4 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

“I think we can say we are definitely ready for some football! We are thrilled to welcome Carrie Underwood to the 2024 Concert for Legends stage,” says Michael Crawford, president & CEO at Hall of Fame Village. “Her incredible talent and showmanship, widespread appeal, and strong connection with country music as well as to football fans everywhere make her an ideal selection for an event that pays tribute to the best to ever play the game.”

He continues, “We look forward to an entertainment-packed night filled with chart-topping music while we celebrate our 2024 Enshrinees at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.”

“Anticipation builds as newcomers and dedicated fans unite to witness the perfect harmony of Carrie Underwood’s performance with Enshrinement Weekend,” adds Jim Porter, president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Carrie will make history as the first female artist to headline the annual event. 

Tickets go on sale Monday, January 29, at hofvillage.com.

Carrie’s currently in the top 25 of the country charts with “Out of That Truck,” her latest single from 2023’s Denim & Rhinestones (Deluxe Edition).

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Ford recalling nearly 2 million Explorer SUVs due to pieces of trim flying off

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Ford is recalling nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. because a trim piece can fly off and create a hazard for other drivers. Documents posted Wednesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say that clips holding the trim that covers the roof supports close to the windshield can come loose; and if that happens, the trim piece can fly off and increase the risk of a crash.

The recall covers Explorers from the 2011 through 2019 model years; it comes after U.S. regulators opened an investigation into the problem last January after receiving 164 consumer complaints. Canadian regulators also inquired about the problem.

According to the documentation from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford initially decided against a recall, citing the low mass of the part, but decided to do the recall after U.S. regulators determined the problem was a safety hazard. Consumers can also reach the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Ford said in a statement Wednesday that it expects only 5% of the recalled Explorers to be affected by the problem, and it encourages owners to contact dealers for an inspection when parts are available. Dealers will inspect the trim pieces to make sure the clips are engaged and add adhesive to hold them in place. The company said that it’s aware of 568 consumer complaints and more than 14,000 warranty reports alleging that the parts were missing or detached. Ford said it is not aware of any crashes or injuries from the problem.

Owners will be notified starting March 13, with a second letter to follow when a remedy is available. Consumers with questions about their vehicles can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 24S02.

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A Boeing 757 passenger jet loses nose wheel just before takeoff

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The nose wheel of a Delta Airlines Boeing 757 jet fell off and rolled away while the plane was waiting on the runway for takeoff clearance. According to a preliminary report from the Federal Aviation Administration, Delta Air Lines Flight 982 was prepping for takeoff from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta on Saturday when the wheel “came off and rolled down the hill.”

Boeing declined to comment, instead directing inquiries to the airline. Delta said Wednesday that Flight 982 had 172 passengers, in addition to two pilots and four crew members, bound for Bogotá, the capital of Colombia.  Passengers were removed from the plane and later put on a replacement flight, with no injuries reported. Delta said in a statement Wednesday: “Delta Flight 982 ATL/BOG was taxiing for departure when a nose gear tire came loose from the landing gear. All customers and their bags were removed from the aircraft, transferred to the gate and onto a replacement aircraft. We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience.” The plane was put back into service the next day, Delta said. According to an online record of the plane’s history, it has been active since 1992.

The latest incident with a Boeing aircraft comes weeks after a panel on an Alaska Airlines flight blew out midflight, prompting the grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 planes nationwide and an ongoing investigation. Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said that an internal investigation had found that “many” Max 9 planes were found to have loose bolts.  In a separate incident, another Boeing plane, a 747 cargo jet, was seen spewing flames into the sky over Miami last week.

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'Good Lookin' Cookin'': Dolly Parton's here to help feed your family

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A week after her 78th birthday, Dolly Parton‘s back at work promoting the latest additions to her Duncan Hines baking mixes.

The newest offerings include muffins – blueberry, cinnamon and banana nut – as well as classic chocolate and yellow cake. Plus, the new buttermilk pancake mix represents a major expansion: it’s the first in ConAgra’s line of Dolly Parton branded products, ones that will eventually extend far beyond the baking aisle.

“I wanted to have foods that I grew up with, foods that I know people like, the comfort foods,” Dolly says, envisioning future additions. “We’re concentrating on those good old Southern meals that people like, whether it be meatloaf and chicken and dumplings, whether it be pork roast and potatoes, and all the good stuff that [goes] along with it.”

If you’re looking for more of Dolly’s kitchen secrets, they’ll arrive this fall, as she’s preparing a long-awaited cookbook that’ll finally be widely available.

“I have done cookbooks before at Dollywood and sold ’em mostly at the park and online,” she explains. “But I have taken a lot of those same recipes that have been in those books and brought them over into a new cookbook that I’m doing with my sister Rachel, who is a great cook, and she has some great recipes.”

“It’s called Good Lookin’ Cookin’,” Dolly reveals, as she lapses into singing the classic Hank Williams song that’s its inspiration. 

Dolly’s new Duncan Hines mixes are hitting store shelves now, while her new cookbook will arrive in September.

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Country Daypop

Attorney for Chris Young demands charges be dropped after video disputes claims surrounding his arrest

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Speaking out after the arrest of his client Chris Young on Monday, his attorney is calling for the charges against Young to be dropped in light of the release of video of the alleged assault on a state agent. Young, 38, was charged Monday night with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and assault on an officer.

Young’s attorney Bill Ramsey said in a statement: “What happened to my client Chris Young at a bar in Nashville on Monday night was wrong, and he never should have been arrested and charged in the first place. In light of the video evidence, Tennessee ABC needs to drop the charges and apologize for the physical, emotional and professional harm done towards my client.”

According to arrest affidavits filed in the case, Young was approached by Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) agents doing compliance checks at Tin Roof on Demonbreun Street in Nashville. After presenting an ID, the agents scanned it then handed it back to Young, when the country singer began asking the agents questions about their actions and started video recording them. The agents moved next door to Dawg House, with Young and his friends following.  As the agents tried to leave Dawg House, Young put his hands up as if stopping the agent and “struck me on the shoulder.”

Along with attorney Ramsey’s statement, several shots from different angels of the incident at Dawg House were released (no video from Tin Roof was released). None of the video released captured any of the argument between Young and the agents. In one video, Young turns toward the agents and reaches his hand out toward one agent’s arm or shoulder, when the agent shoves Young backwards. Young then loses his footing, trips over a barstool and falls to the ground. After getting up from the floor, Young puts his arms out to his side and starts to back away from the agent. Young’s friends are seen getting between Young and the agent, with other patrons of the bar standing. Young was arrested shortly afterward.

Following his arrest, Young was taken into custody and later released on bonds of $250 for the disorderly conduct charge, $1,000 for the resisting arrest charge and $1,250 for the assault charge. He’s set to appear in court on Feb. 16.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jelly Roll, HARDY headlining Milwaukee’s 2024 Harley-Davidson festival

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The 2024 edition of Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival is returning for a second straight year, with rockers the Red Hot Chili Peppers and country artists Jelly Roll and Hardy set to headline the two-day music festival, taking place July 25 to 28 at Veterans Park.

Hardy and Jelly Roll will co-headline on July 26, along with country up-and-comers Warren Zeiders, Priscilla Block, Hueston and Shaylen.

Meanwhile the Red Hot Chili Peppers will headline July 27, joined by punk veterans the Offspring and hip-hop veterans Cypress Hill, as well as rock bands Destroy Boys, Otoboke Beaver and Irontom.

Tickets for the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival are available at hdhomecoming.com/tickets. 

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Pop Daypop

Lana Del Rey, Zach Bryan and Odesza to headline 2024 Hangout Music Festival

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Lana Del Rey, Zach Bryan and Odesza have been confirmed as the headlining acts for Alabama’s annual Hangout Music Festival, running from May 17 – May 19.

The Chainsmokers, Cage the Elephant, Dominic Fike, Reneé Rapp, and Chappell Roan are also slated to perform, with the lineup also featuring performances from Nelly, Doechii, Sexyy Red, and NLE Choppa.

Hangout 2024 will also see performances from artists including All Time Low, Flyana Boss, David Kushner, Megan Moroney, Subtronics, A Day to Remember, and Koe Wetzel, as well as Alison Wonderland and Jessie Murph, Qveen Herby, Chromeo, The Beaches, Paul Russell, Del Water Gap, Eliza Rose, and Alana Springsteen.

For tickets and other information, head to: www.hangoutmusicfest.com.

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Dakota Johnson to host, Justin Timberlake performing as musical guest on ‘SNL’ this weekend

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Dakota Johnson is set to host for the second time, along with musical guest Justin Timberlake, on the on Jan. 27 broadcast of Saturday Night Live.

Johnson stars as the titular character in “Madame Web” (alongside “Euphoria” star Sydney Sweeney), which debuts in theaters Feb. 14.  Johnson portrays Cassandra Webb in the film, a Manhattan paramedic whose psychic abilities allow her to see into the future and the interconnected spider world. Johnson is also known for her 2015 starring role in “Fifty Shades of Grey.”  Meanwhile, Timberlake’s upcoming appearance will serve as his fifth time taking the “Saturday Night Live” stage as a solo musical act.

This season of SNL have seen a star-studded array of hosts and musical guests, including Jacob Elordi and Renee Rapp, who just hosted the Jan. 20 episode. Emma Stone, Jason Momoa, Pete Davidson, Bad Bunny, Nate Bargatze and Timothee Chalamet have also hosted episodes this season, along with musical guests including Ice Spice, the Foo Fighters and Boygenius. Bad Bunny also served as both host and musical performer.

Dakota Johnson To Host ‘SNL’ With Justin Timberlake As Musical Guest

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