Carrie Underwood & Husband Mike Fisher to appear on Oprah's OWN Network
Carrie Underwood and her husband, Mike Fisher, will be Oprah Winfrey's guests on Sunday's (May 20th) episode of Oprah's Next Chapter. The show will air on the OWN network at 9 p.m. ET.
Oprah recently traveled to Nashville for an intimate in-depth interview with the supercouple for their first ever television interview together. On Monday (April 14th), Carrie tweeted a picture of herself with Oprah.
The interview was filmed in Carrie and Mike's Nashville area cabin, marking the first time cameras have ever been invited inside the retreat.
Carrie talks with Oprah about her rise to stardom, and how she and Mike balance their successful and fast-paced careers with their two year marriage. The couple also takes Oprah to their new plot of land where they plan to build their dream home.
Carrie's new CD, Blown Away, recently debuted at Number One on Billboard's Top Country and All-Genre sales charts.
The Top Country Albums chart debut made her only the second country artist in the 47-year history of the chart to have their first four albums debut at Number One.
Click here to see a picture from the interview.....
RCA Nashville recording artist Chris Young continues his feverish support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, one of the world’s premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other deadly childhood diseases, by offering up a one-of-a-kind handmade quilt designed and produced by his grandmother, “Nanny.”
May’s quilt, which highlights many of the songs Chris has recorded across his three albums, is available for bidding via the Forum on Chris Young’s official website. Bids can be made on the Chris Chatter Forum on his website. A new quilt, handmade by “Nanny,” will be offered each month through May with all monies donated to St. Jude. Click here to see a picture of this month's quilt and to find out more....
Charlie Sheen mocks Two and A Half Men on New Anger Management
Charlie Sheen is alive and ready for his TV comeback. The actor poked fun at his demise on Two and a Half Men in the first promo for his upcoming FX series, Anger Management.
After firing Sheen last year, Two and a Half Men explained his absence on the show by writing that his character got hit by a train and died. In the 15-second Anger Management promo, Sheen appears in a coffin as an announcer says, "Charlie Sheen died . . . and went to FX."
Sheen then opens his eyes and waves at the camera. To See the Video CLICK HERE....
- Anger Management premieres on June 28.
Trace Adkins Shows Off His Behind
Trace Adkins has taken control of his Twitter page and given fans a treat with a picture of his barely-covered backside before he laid down to have some kidney stones removed. “@ Vanderbilt having kidney stones busted. No big deal,” Adkins posted with the picture yesterday. His bare badonkadonk is one of the first messages Adkins has personally sent to fans. “Trinity and Brianna have sore throats. Don’t want to get it. Sending them to China to get jobs,” he added later in the day, referring to his daughters. On Monday, Trace explained why he was finally joining Twitter in a video to fans. His flip phone had broken, so he got an iPhone and decided to learn how to use Twitter because he thought it’d be a better way to interact with fans during his “Songs and Stories” Tour. Click here to see his rear-end!
TAYLOR GETS BANGS: Taylor Swift tweeted a picture of her new haircut. The singer tweeted simply, "Got a haircut" and debuted her new straight do topped off with bangs. Taylor was nominated for three Grammy awards including: Best Country Solo Performance, Best Country Song for "Mean" and Best Country Album for Speak Now.
Check out Taylor's New do!
Country Music Comes to the White House
The White House's East Room was turned into -- in the words of President Barack Obama -- "a bona fide country music hall" Monday night (Nov. 21). Lauren Alaina, Dierks Bentley, Alison Krauss, Kris Kristofferson, Lyle Lovett, Darius Rucker, James Taylor and the Band Perry were all invited to sing as part of the 'In Performance at the White House' series. If you missed it, here is the entire 55 minute show. Click here...
Roy & Carol's Favorite Holiday Recipes
Carol McGowan's Famous Jalapeno Corn Casserole
1 Cup long-grain rice
1 Medium onion, chopped
1 Medium green pepper, chopped
1 Cup celery, chopped
1/2 Cup butter or margarine, melted
1-2 large jalapeno peppers, seeded & chopped
2-16.5 oz. cans cream-style corn
1 1/2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 TBS Sugar
Garnishes: Green pepper rings, fresh parsley sprigs
METHOD: Cook rice according to package directions. Set rice aside. Sauté onion, green pepper & celery in melted butter in a large skillet until vegetables are tender. Combine rice and sautéed vegetable mixture in a large bowl. Add jalapeno peppers, corn, cheese and sugar. Stir well. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased, shallow, 2-quart casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes. Garnish.
Roy's Mom's Funeral Potatoes
1/2 Stick Butter, Softened (not hot) & Set Aside
1- 10 1/4 oz Can Cream Of Chicken Soup
1 Pint Sour Cream
8 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1- 16 oz Bag O'Brien Potatoes, Thawed.
METHOD: In a large bowl, stir margarine and soup: add sour cream, cheese and potatoes. Spread in a 13 X 9 greased pan. Baked at 350 degrees for one hour or until top browns slightly.
Billy Ray Cyrus Tweets a UFO Picture?
Billy Ray Cyrus took to Twitter to share what he thinks was a U.F.O. He posted a picture of a sunset over a hill with a series of yellow spots in the middle of the shot. Billy tweated, "OK, My first UFO sighting. Looks like 5 or 6 disc-like shapes hovering. Special moment 4 Dad". Do you think Billy Ray saw a UFO? Check out the photo here....
Hank Williams Jr. Pulled From Monday Night Football!
Hank Williams, Jr.'s comments he made about the President during his appearance on Fox & Friends yesterday (Monday, October 3rd) have gotten the singer yanked from Monday Night Football. Hank has famously sung the "Are you ready for some football?" theme song since 1989.
Hank criticized President Obama and Speaker of the House John Boehner for playing a round of golf together by saying, "That's like Hitler playing golf with Netanyahu."
Also said that Obama and Joe Biden are "the enemy."
ESPN told CBS Sports, "We are extremely disappointed with his comments, and as a result we have decided to pull the open from tonight's telecast."
Hank issued a statement to The Tennessean last night, saying, "Some of us have strong opinions and are often misunderstood. My analogy was extreme - but it was to make a point. I was simply trying to explain how stupid it seemed to me - how ludicrous that pairing was. They're polar opposites and it made no sense. They don't see eye-to-eye and never will. I have always respected the office of the President.
Every time the media brings up the tea party it's painted as racist and extremists - but there's never a backlash - no outrage to those comparisons... Working class people are hurting - and it doesn't seem like anybody cares. When both sides are high-fiving it on the ninth hole when everybody else is without a job - it makes a whole lot of us angry. Something has to change. The policies have to change."
- ESPN eventually dropped Hank Jr.'s song from the broadcasts, but Hank said he pulled the plug....
CHECK IT THE VIDEO!
Baseball Fan Loses Foul Ball and His Daughter!
A baseball fan in Taiwan dropped his toddler daughter while trying to catch a foul ball.
Cameras at the televised game between the Taipei Brother Elephants and Taoyuan's Lamigo Monkeys, also caught the fan's wife shouting at him afterwards.
Mr Bai later said "I was going to catch the ball using one hand but ended up lifting both hands and dropped my daughter."
The girl said she slightly hurt one leg but was otherwise unhurt. If you want to see what a look of "your living in the dog house" is...Check out the video of the wife after dad drops his daughter.....
Taylor Swift has "Wardrobe Malfunction"
Taylor Swift gave fans more of a show than she had planned for during her Saturday (August 13th) Speak Now tour stop in St. Louis. She was in the middle of performing her hit, "You Belong With Me," when she walked too close to a wind machine and the flouncy skirt of her dress blew completely up, exposing the underwear she was fortunately wearing that night!
Being the pro that she is, Taylor carried on without missing a beat.
- Taylor heads to Canada later this week for shows on Thursday (August 18th) and Friday (August 19th) in Edmonton, Alberta.
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- Taylor's wardrobe malfunction: http://tinyurl.com/3c48afp
Sugarland Saved by Stage Manager and Prayer Circle
Sugarland and their band narrowly escaped becoming victims of last weekend's deadly storm at the Indiana State Fair. The duo are opening up about that night's events, crediting their stage manager, Hellen Rollens, for literally saving their lives. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush were on their way to the stage when Hellen made a last minute decision to hold a prayer circle before the duo's performance.
Sugarland's manager, Gail Gellman, told the Associated Press, "Everybody was standing in a prayer circle getting ready to go onstage, and (as Hellen) was walking down the ramp, the stage fell. So her decision to hold them for literally a minute saved every band member and crew's life."
Gail added that others behind the scenes were encouraging the band to begin their set, but Hellen's gut instinct saved the day.
Ultimately six people were killed and dozens injured in the 70-mile-per-hour gust of wind that took down the stage.
On August 16th Sugarland posted a letter on their website where they announce plans for a private memorial and their decision to get back on the road despite their demolished tour set.
Here is the letter in its entirety:
"Dear Fans, Family and Friends,
We have taken a couple of days to try and even begin to emotionally process the magnitude and gravity of the tragedy in Indiana on Saturday. While the path to healing from this type of trauma and loss is long and winding, we wanted to reach out and update you on where we are and how we are.
We are in the process of planning a private memorial in Indiana, to honor those fans who died. We would first like to hold space so that their families can have time to go through their own services and memorials. Until that time we are holding vigil for them. We join them on their mourning benches. And we stand in the gap asking God to offer them peace and healing. For those suffering from injury we hold you up with prayers for complete healing of your own.
We are also addressing our own specific healing. Our road family experienced its traumas together. While we all scattered to our given families for their comfort, the trauma we experienced together binds us in a unique way that we share only with each other and those who were there. There is healing in our being together. There is healing in our working together. For this reason we are planning to get back on the road this weekend, beginning with our scheduled show in Albuquerque this Thursday, August 18th. The emotions have us yearning to be close to each other immediately. The logistics have us needing to replace all of our instruments and equipment. (The set is a loss that is insignificant in light of the tragedy).
This Incredible Machine is more than a tour and more than a set. We have always celebrated music as a Healer. While music cannot change the events and losses at the Indiana State Fair, it can hopefully serve as a ritual and a balm to provide comfort and facilitate healing in this time of great sorrow. We hope to see you all soon.
Love,
Sugarland"
Carrie Underwood Brings the House Down @ Girls Night Out Show!
There was hardly a dry eye and a standing ovation for Carrie Underwood after her performance with Vince Gill of "How Great Thou Art" at the Girls Night Out: Superstar Women of Country TV Special that aired Friday, April 22nd on CBS. Fans will be talking about this performance for years to come. Check it out!
Leann Rimes is looking Unbelievably Skinny!
LeAnn Rimes is causing heads to turn, and it's not necessarily for a good reason. The singer has become shockingly thin. She attended the Leeza Gibbons Dare 2 Care benefit on Thursday (February 24th) in West Hollywood and onlookers were surprised at her appearance. She wore a short, form-fitting purple mini-dress, and a source told UsMagazine.com, "She looked unbelievably skinny."
- LeAnn sang two songs at the event, including her hit "How Do I Live," and gave a short speech, during which she said, "It's so important we must remember we are all human. We all make mistakes, and we shouldn't judge one another."
- Other celebs at the event included Jamie Lee Curtis, Jennifer Grey, Fran Drescher, and songwriter David Foster.
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Did Leann Rimes Get a Breast Augmentation?
Us Weekly is reporting that LeAnn Rimes has gotten breast implants. The magazine's website shows "before" and "after" photos of her in a bikini, along with a quote from a source who tells the publication, "She recently got a boob job. She's always, always been insecure about her size. She was a small A-cup. She often talked about wanting to get implants. She'd say, "I just want a little bit so they're proportionate to my body.'"
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Roy's Way Out West Vacation
Roy took a couple of weeks to explore Mtn Rushmore, the Black Hills, Yellowstone, & Rocky Mtn National Park. Click here to see some highlights of the trip.
Roy's Trip to Washington D.C.
Click here to see pictures of Roy Gregory's trip to Washington D.C. Roy had a chance to visit some of the nation's top attractions, plus see the Cubs sweep the Nationals.
Roy's Ride in a World War 2 B-17 Bomber!
Roy had a chance to ride in a B-17 bomber Fathers Day weekend at the Aurora Airport. Click here to see the pictures.
