Megan Pacella
Kelly Clarkson Covers Dixie Chicks’ ‘Wide Open Spaces’
Kelly Clarkson might have gotten her start in pop music, but she’s inching closer and closer to taking over country, too. Last weekend, Clarkson showed that she’s worth her weight in gold as a crossover artist when she put on a rendition of Dixie Chicks‘ ‘Wide Open Spaces’ during a performance in Murphy, CA.
Toby Keith Having Gallbladder Surgery
It’s hard to keep tough-as-nails Toby Keith down for more than a few days. The proof is in his bounce-back rate. This week, the ‘I Like Girls That Drink Beer’ hitmaker will undergo a minor outpatient procedure to have his gallbladder removed. And by Friday (August 3), he’ll resume his Live in Overdrive Tour in Detroit Lakes, Minn. If that’s not tough, then we don’t know what is!
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman Celebrate Olympic Games in Style
If you’ve been watching the 2012 Olympic Games, you might have caught a glimpse of country star Keith Urban and his A-list actress wife Nicole Kidman. In addition to attending the opening ceremony, Urban and Kidman were special guests at a soiree held by Omega, the luxury Swiss watchmaker who is in charge of timing the London games.
LeAnn Rimes Cancels Shows to Undergo Painful Dental Surgery
Nothing is worse than intense mouth pain — but we imagine that a sore tooth is even more painful when you’re on stage singing your heart out. And it looks like LeAnn Rimes agrees with us! After facing a bout of bad luck, the ‘Give’ hitmaker had to cancel a series of shows while she suffered some major tooth pain and prepared for an eight-hour dental procedure.
Taylor Swift Still on the Lookout for Next Acting Job
Taylor Swift is by no means a one-trick pony. In addition to selling top albums and chart-busting songs, the 22-year-old country star has also successfully dipped her toe into the waters of acting. If Swift has her way, we could see more of her on the big screen soon.
Carrie Underwood to Debut ‘Blown Away’ Video on July 30
Ever since we saw the haunting trailer for Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Blown Away’ video, we’ve been dying to see the finished product. Luckily, we only have to wait a few more days to engulf ourselves in the full-length clip. On Monday (July 30), the video will make its online debut.
Toby Keith Allegedly Turns Down ‘American Idol’ Judge Role
The ‘American Idol’ rumor mill is turning again, and this time, Toby Keith is the person of interest. Word has it that in an upcoming cover story for Inland Empire Weekly, the ‘Beers Ago’ singer dishes that he was asked to sit in the judges’ panel for the upcoming ‘Idol’ season, but he turned them down.
Miranda Lambert Brings ‘Over You’ to ‘Good Morning America’
Miranda Lambert was all over the daytime talk show circuit yesterday (July 25). Before co-hosting to ‘The View,’ where she dished about the simple life she lives with hubby Blake Shelton and performed with her girls Pistol Annies, Lambert kicked off the day over at ‘Good Morning America.’
Dierks Bentley to Release ‘Country and Cold Cans’ EP on August 21
In just a few weeks, Dierks Bentley will raise a glass to his fans when he debuts his four-track ‘Country & Cold Cans’ EP. The disc — which was inspired by the popular title track and the wild and crazy concertgoers who supported Bentley’s 2012 tour of the same name — is slated to hit shelves in late August.
Taylor Swift’s Parents Reportedly Separated
In an interview with the New Yorker last year, Taylor Swift admitted that some of the songs on her upcoming album are sad. Unfortunately, rumors this week indicate that Swift may not have been singing from her own painful relationship experience, but rather from the knowledge that her parents’ marriage was on the rocks. According to a recent report, Swift’s parents have separated.
Taylor Swift’s Cat, Meredith, Is the Best Thing in Pop Culture
Forget about popular celebs, blockbuster movies and hilarious internet memes for a minute. They’ve all been bested by Taylor Swift‘s cat, Meredith, on E!’s 100 Best Things in Pop Culture list. Thanks to tiny Meredith’s precious meowing, fuzzy gray ears and ability to play fetch better than a dog, it’s no surprise that she would snag the top spot on the pop culture list.
Jay DeMarcus Reveals Wife Delivered New Baby Via Emergency C-Section
Just a few days ago, Rascal Flatts bassist Jay DeMarcus and his wife Allison welcomed baby boy Dylan Jay into the world. Now that DeMarcus is done panicking about his lovely wife’s delivery, he’s stopped touring for a few days to enjoy some cuddle time–and probably changed plenty of diapers, too. In a recent interview the 41-year-old father shared the reason he was so scared.