July 20, 2008
RANDALL, Wisc. --
Jessica Simpson’s gone country – but can she stay there?
The aspiring crossover singer made her country concert debut at the Country Thunder USA Festival in Randall, Wisc. on Saturday, where she reached out to an unsure audience.
“I don’t know what your perception is of Jessica Simpson or what tabloid you buy, but I just want you to know that I’m just a girl from Texas; I’m just like you,” Simpson told the crowd. “I’m doing what I love and dating a boy.”
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July 12, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --
“Nashville Star” judge Jewel has some sage advice for aspiring country singer Jessica Simpson – be yourself.
“I really like Jessica. She’s always been such a sweet, sweet person,” Jewel told People. “If I were going to give her any advice, I would say work hard and be authentic. Be true to who you are.”
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July 8, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson go DVD shopping. James McAvoy longed for his “Die Hard” moment. And, what TV show is planning a major twist?
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July 7, 2008
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --
Add Kevin Costner to the list of actors with bands.
The “Mr. Brooks” star surprised crowds at Saturday’s Coke Zero 400 NASCAR event when he took the stage with his country-rock group, Modern West, People reported.
“There were double-takes,” Costner told People. “They get into the music without knowing.”
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July 7, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --
Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban welcomed their first child together on Monday morning in Nashville.
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July 1, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --
Make room for another country “Idol” — Kristy Lee Cook is joining Carrie Underwood’s record label.
Cook, the seventh place finisher on the seventh season of “American Idol,” has been signed to 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville.
See what she has to say inside!
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July 1, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --
When Jessica Simpson announced plans to go country after her last pop album flopped, there was a collective eye roll in Nashville.
To some skeptics, it appeared to be a calculated move to follow in the footsteps of other pop stars who have found success by crossing over to country radio. After lackluster album sales, acting disappointments and bad press over her high-profile romances, Simpson certainly needed a boost.
But “Come On Over,” Simpson’s debut single from her upcoming country album, is not only winning over those same skeptics: the song has cracked the top 30 on Billboard’s country singles chart.
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June 26, 2008
AUBURN, Wash. --
If Tim McGraw isn’t looking for trouble, it must’ve been looking for him.
Fan video shot Tuesday in Auburn, Wash., shows the country singer help eject an unruly fan.
McGraw shouts “Get rid of this guy,” summons security and helps arriving crew members haul him onstage. When the heavyset fan moves toward McGraw, the singer threatens him with a cocked fist as he’s hauled away.
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June 26, 2008
FRANKLIN, Tenn. --
Mindy McCready’s legal troubles continue to persist. The country singer was arrested in Tennessee and charged with violating her probation, Access Hollywood has learned.
She has allegedly been lying about the number of community service hours she has completed.
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June 20, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
LeAnn Rimes is putting her own stamp on My Little Pony.
The singer is among celebrities and artists who’ve agreed to design some new versions of My Little Pony, the plastic toy that has captivated girls since the 1980s.
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June 18, 2008
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. --
Jessica Simpson, who is dating Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, was recently mistaken for possibly the last person in the world she would like to be confused with-- Tony’s ex-girlfriend, Carrie Underwood.
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June 9, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
In a possible case of lost in translation lingo, Keith Urban tells reporters he doesn’t know what a “onesie” is.
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June 9, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Taylor Swift will be lending her star power to Miley Cyrus’ big screen treatment of her beloved Disney character.
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June 6, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --
The hope of stardom for aspiring country singer Charla Corn has already faded — at least on NBC’s singing competition, “Nashville Star.”
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May 29, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Jessica Simpson is taking a turn from her pop roots and kicking it up country style with her new single, “Come on Over.”
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May 19, 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada --
A pregnant Nicole Kidman stepped out with husband Keith Urban at the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday night in Las Vegas.
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May 18, 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada --
Miranda Lambert, Sugarland and Taylor Swift score big wins at the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
Find out all of the night’s big winners inside!
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May 5, 2008
NASHVILLE, TN --
Country music singer Gretchen Wilson has a mantel full of awards in her Lebanon home.
Her first radio single, “Redneck Woman,” spent five weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and it earned her a 2005 Grammy. Her debut album sold 4.5 million copies.
Despite all her successes, the 34-year-old songwriter was one of 20 percent of Tennesseans without a high school diploma. But no longer.
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April 28, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
Roger Clemens had a decade-long relationship with country star Mindy McCready that began when she was a 15-year-old aspiring singer and the pitcher was a Boston Red Sox ace, the Daily News reported.
Clemens’ lawyer, Rusty Hardin, confirmed a long-term relationship but told the newspaper it was not sexual.
“He flatly denies having had any kind of an inappropriate relationship with her,” Hardin said. “He’s considered her a close family friend. … He has never had a sexual relationship with her.”
Clemens was 28 and a married father of two when he first met McCready, the newspaper reported.
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April 24, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
“American Idol” champ, and singer of infidelity anthem “Before He Cheats,” Carrie Underwood opened up to InStyle about her own experiences with a cheating man.
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April 15, 2008
LAS VEGAS, NV --
The Academy of Country Music today announced that country music superstars Rodney Atkins, Dolly Parton, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood will perform as part of the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas this May.
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April 15, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Snoop Dogg meets LeAnn Rimes and Faith Hill’s flowy top fuels pregnancy rumors.
Plus, Anna Kournikova’s lukewarm well wishes for Andy Roddick’s engagement. Another “Hills” Presidential endorsement. And Robert Downey Jr. calls his new film, “the ultimate nerd-gasm.”
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April 2, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
With Dolly Parton as guest mentor, the “American Idol” Top 9 turned out one of their most emotional weeks to date, pulling from her own songbook.
Read on to find out who made the bold moves that won the judges over and who made choices that got them slammed!
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March 17, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --
Carrie Underwood will become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry after she was invited Saturday to join the long-running country music show.
Randy Travis extended the invitation as Underwood finished "I Told You So," a Travis song that Underwood recorded on her latest album.
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March 6, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --
Shattering all previous records, over two million votes were cast for the final nominees of the 2008 CMT Music Awards, putting country superstars Brad Paisley and Sugarland in the lead with four final nominations. Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift and Trace Adkins share the designation of three nominations each. Music’s hottest father and daughter, Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus, will host the 2008 CMT Music Awards.
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March 4, 2008
NASHVILLE, TN --
The ACM nominees were announced at a press conference held today at the Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. Participating in the press conference were multi-platinum recording artists Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, the Academy’s current Top Male Vocalist and Top Female Vocalist.
Paisley and Underwood read nominations live during a CBS 'The Early Show' broadcast, which also included live performances by Rodney Atkins and Miranda Lambert, the Academy’s reining Top New Male Vocalist and Top New Female Vocalist, respectively.
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March 3, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Tony Romo has swung back at rumors that he is engaged to Jessica Simpson.
"It's just rumors," the Dallas Cowboys quarterback told People on Monday. "That's what people say."
Plus, Tony on what he and Jess do for fun.
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February 29, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
R&B singer Bobby Brown has “Gone Country” on the CMT reality show of the same name, but as Access Hollywood’s Tony Potts learned, Bobby's thoughts are never far from ex-wife Whitney Houston.
“Do you think there is the opportunity for her — can she come back?” Tony asked.
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February 27, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Jessica Simpson is headed overseas to entertain U.S. troops, the pop star announced online.
“Hey ya’ll. I just wanted to say hi, and let you know that I am hard at work on my country record, and I can’t wait to share it with all of you,” Jessica posted on SweetKisses.net. “I am heading to Kuwait to do a show for the troops, then back in the studio.”
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February 28, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. --
The American Red Cross has unveiled its seventh annual National Celebrity Cabinet with fifteen new members. The National Celebrity Cabinet is part of a mobilizing force to urge people to perform extraordinary life-saving acts in dire circumstances through the assistance of the Red Cross.
Joining the Cabinet are Emmy Award winner Patricia Heaton, actress and “Dancing with the Stars” alum Jennie Garth, actor Masi Oka, pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, and NFL star Matt Leinart, who has already made a personal commitment to encourage CPR training nationwide.
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February 28, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. --
The American Red Cross has unveiled its seventh annual National Celebrity Cabinet with fifteen new members. The National Celebrity Cabinet is part of a mobilizing force to urge people to perform extraordinary life-saving acts in dire circumstances through the assistance of the Red Cross.
Joining the Cabinet are Emmy Award winner Patricia Heaton, actress and “Dancing with the Stars” alum Jennie Garth, actor Masi Oka, pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, and NFL star Matt Leinart, who has already made a personal commitment to encourage CPR training nationwide.
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February 26, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --
Billy Ray Cyrus and daughter Miley will host and perform at the 2008 CMT Music Awards.
The seventh annual awards show will air live April 14 on CMT from Belmont University's Curb Event Center. Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Toby Keith will also be among the performers.
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February 29, 2008
BURBANK, Calif. --
Do you have what it takes to be a Nashville Star? Click here to find out where you can go for a national audition!
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February 25, 2008
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. --
Late for the first part of the ceremony?! The Access Hollywood news desk has what you might have missed!
Click inside for an account of tonight's ceremony!
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February 21, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Jessica Simpson's "Blonde Ambition" may have flopped in America, but the film has landed at the top of the Ukrainian box office.
Could Jessica be the next stateside film export to be panned at home, but celebrated internationally? David Hasselhoff officially has some competition!
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