NBC will pay “Tonight Show” and “Late Show” staffers for the next two weeks, and Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers will pay them for a third week. Meanwhile, 58% of Americans say they support the writers.
Ozzy Osbourne has no intention of retiring from live concerts, even if he has to be wheeled on stage. He said it’s not a job, it’s “a passion”.
Miranda Lambert said that she set a course from the very beginning, with a little advice from her mom. Quote, “When I first started talking about doing this for a living at 16, my mom was like, ‘You have to know who you are, and you have to stick with it and not sway’ . . . and I’ve really trusted my gut my whole career.” Miranda had to work really hard to get where she is now, and that’s why she wants to pay it forward, and be an example. Quote, “I want to make sure I kick the doors open for other girls, especially because my career wasn’t conventional. “It wasn’t down the middle. I’ve had to find my own way and I hope that I opened the door for some other kickass girls. When a couple of us win, we all win. That’s how I look at it. It’s not a competition. “To me, it’s a sisterhood. It’s sometimes a hard road, but the reward is such a payoff.”
Got a kid graduating this month? They just ranked the top ten country songs for graduations.
1. “Humble and Kind” by Tim McGraw. They ranked it first because of lyrics like this: “Don’t expect a free ride from no one / Don’t hold a grudge or a chip, and here’s why / Bitterness keeps you from flying / Always stay humble and kind.”
2. “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack. That one’s STILL a top song for graduations 23 years later.
3. “Letter to Me” by Brad Paisley. It’s an older guy giving his younger self advice.
4. “Ready, Set, Don’t Go” by Billy Ray Cyrus. He wrote it when Miley moved to L.A. to get into acting. (Her song “The Climb” didn’t make the list, but that’s another good one.)
5. “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts. Another classic graduation song.
6. “The River” by Garth Brooks. The lyrics apply to anyone pursuing their dreams.
7. “Wide Open Spaces” by The Dixie Chicks. About heading out into the world, and the excitement of what’s to come.
8. “Don’t Blink” by Kenny Chesney. A reminder to slow down and savor every minute.
9. “Don’t Forget to Remember Me” by Carrie Underwood. Fun fact: It was co-written by Chris Stapleton’s wife Morgane Stapleton. (pronounced “Morgan”)
10. “Keep in Mind” by LoCash. A reminder to never forget the people who got you to where you are.
The first time Megan Moroney ran into Miranda Lambert, she actually ran into her. It wasn’t even a formal meeting. She was at a club and stepped backwards right onto Miranda’s foot. When she met Kacey Musgraves, she was only wearing one shoe. , “I had knee surgery, so I had this big cast on my leg and one cowgirl boot on.”
Tim McGraw requested a delicious Southern meal of “pot roast, rice and gravy, peas, cornbread, collard greens, and sweet tea” for his birthday dinner. Faith Hill shared a clip of the tasty combination sitting on ONE plate. She wrote in the caption that Tim was SO amped about the meal, he asked for it to be moved up earlier in the day, from dinner to lunch.
Willie Nelson is one of 13 going into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The ceremony is November 3rd in Brooklyn, New York.
Toby Keith will host his 19th annual Golf Classic on June 2nd and 3rd in Oklahoma to benefit the OK Kids Korral. There will also be a silent auction with celebrity memorabilia from Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, and more and a performance from Sawyer Brown.
The Grand Ole Opry Twitter posted a photo of their “post office”. It’s a wall of individual mailboxes, like you’d find an apartment building. The story is in the caption. They wrote, “Did you know that each Opry member has their own mailbox in the Grand Ole Opry Post Office?”
Taylor Swift has reportedly found herself another London boy following her split from Joe Alwyn. Swift is reportedly now dating The 1975 frontman Matty Healy. Sources said the pair are already “madly in love” — despite only dating for less than two months. “It’s super-early days, but it feels right,” the insider alleged. “They first dated, very briefly, almost 10 years ago but timings just didn’t work out.” Although Swift and Alwyn’s breakup was announced last month, the insider claimed the pair actually split in February, “so there was absolutely no crossover.”
Raelynn is 29. Got her start on Team Blake on “The Voice”. Her biggest hit so far is “God Made Girls”.
Lance Bass is 44. ‘N Sync Hollywood Walk of Famer.
Erin Andrews is 45. Former “Dancing with the Stars” co-host and Fox Sports’ lead NFL sideline reporter.
Will Arnett is 53. Batman in the “LEGO” movies
Randy Travis is 64.
Lynne Spears is 68. Britney’s mom.
