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What to stream this weekend: Willie Nelson, Chip & Joanna Gaines, Jim Henson and Ben Platt
Willie Nelson's 152nd album and Benedict Cumberbatch playing a curmudgeon puppeteer in “Eric” on Netflix are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’...
Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor
It was Lainey Wilson ’s night, in many ways. She took home female artist of the year and the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards. “I’ve been in Nashville for 13 years doing this,” Wilson started her speech. “Everybody in this...
Lured by historic Rolling Stones performance, half-a-million fans attend New Orleans Jazz Fest
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An extra day and the lure of an appearance by the Rolling Stones pushed attendance at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to a half a million people, organizers said Monday. That was the second highest attendance in the festival's history — just...
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 kicks off Thursday and The Rolling Stones to headline next week
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It looks like the third time is the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares, again, for The Rolling Stones to perform. The festival, which spans two weekends, opened Thursday with dozens of acts playing daily on 14 stages spread...
Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
Dickey Betts, who died Thursday at age 80, really was born a ramblin’ man. He left home at 16 to join the circus and became a renowned guitarist touring the world with the Allman Brothers Band. He wrote the group’s biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” and remained on the road until...
Luke Combs leads the 2024 ACM Awards nominations, followed by Morgan Wallen and Megan Moroney
Luke Combs leads the nominees for the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards with eight nods to his name, it was announced Tuesday. For a fifth year in a row, he's up for both male artist of the year and the top prize, entertainer of the year. The 59th annual ACM Awards...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 14-20
Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 14-20: April 14: Actor Julie Christie is 84. Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore is 79. Actor John Shea (“Gossip Girl,” ″Lois and Clark”) is 76. Actor Peter Capaldi (“Dr. Who,” ″The Musketeers”) is 66. Actor-turned-racecar driver...
Jelly Roll dominates the 2024 CMT Music Awards with host Kelsea Ballerini and a Toby Keith tribute
Jelly Roll won big at the 2024 CMT Music Awards Sunday night, taking home three awards at the annual event celebrating the best in country music videos. His accolades began with the CMT performance of the year award for his gospel-assisted rendition of “Need a Favor” at the 2023...
Complete list of winners from the 2024 CMT Music Awards
Complete list of winners from the 2024 CMT Music Awards: Video of the year: Jelly Roll, “Need A Favor” Female video of the year: Lainey Wilson, “Watermelon Moonshine” Male video of the year: Jelly Roll, “Need A Favor” Group/duo...