Riley Green will be on “The Voice” this fall as a coach for its 30th season. He joins Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine. Riley posted an announcement and said, quote, “I guess y’all can start calling me coach. See ya this fall.” He also shared a voicemail Kelly left him, alongside a surprise delivery from her . . . a custom coaching chair!
Kane Brown was asked to list his Mount Rushmore of country music. He listed George Strait, Morgan Wallen, and Shania Twain. For the fourth person, he said he’d choose Ella Langley, but it’s too early in her career. So he chose himself.
Luke Combs received an honorary degree of music from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. He attended the university from 2008 to 2012. He left before completing his Criminal Justice degree to pursue his career in country music.
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” is the most played song on TouchTunes Jukeboxes so far this year. Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem” follows at #2, Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” is #3, “DtMF” by Bad Bunny is fourth, and “20 Cigarettes” by Morgan Wallen is in fifth.
In her first statement since rehab, Britney Spears said she’s thankful to her friends and the, quote, “many new beautiful people I have met through my spiritual journey.”
85-year-old Ringo Starr is the oldest rocker going on tour this summer. He’s followed by the Beach Boys’ Mike Love at 85, Bob Dylan at 84, and Paul Simon, who is also 84.
Debbie Harry and Pamela Anderson will play mother and daughter in an upcoming movie. Debbie is 80 and Pam is 58.
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” held off “Mortal Kombat 2” at the weekend box office.
Alanis Morissette, Katy Perry, and Future are among the performers for the World Cup Opening Ceremonies.
TV Tonight: The 24th season finale of “American Idol” and the series finales of “The Neighborhood” and “DMV”.
Sabrina Carpenter is 27. Biggest hits: “Espresso” and “Please Please Please”.
Cam Newton is 37.
Blac Chyna is 38.
Eric Burdon 85
