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Kacey Musgraves And Husband Ruston Kelly Split After 2 Years Of Marriage

Two-and-a-half years after they tied the knot in Tennesseecountry singer Kacey Musgraves and her singer-songwriter husband, Ruston Kelly, have called it quits. 

Their reps confirmed to the news in a joint statement, saying: “With heavy but hopeful hearts we wanted to put our own thoughts into the air about what’s happening. These kinds of announcements are always met with scrutiny and speculation and we want to stop that before it even starts,” their statement said. “We believe that we were put into each other’s lives for a divine reason and have both changed each other infinitely for the better. The love we have for each other goes far beyond the relationship we’ve shared as husband and wife. It’s a soul connection that can never be erased.”

The statement continued, “We’ve made this painful decision together — a healthy decision that comes after a very long period of trying the best we can. It simply just didn’t work. Though we are parting ways in marriage, we will remain true friends for the rest of our lives. We hold no blame, anger, or contempt for each other and we ask for privacy and positive wishes for us both as we learn how to navigate through this.”

The couple met in early 2016 while attending a songwriters’ showcase at the famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.

Kacey Musgraves, Ruston Kelly Have Filed for Divorce

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Take A Look At Blake Shelton And Gwen Stefani Performing Their Duet ‘Nobody But You’

Blake Shelton gave his fans a peek into some backstage moments with his love, Gwen Stefani by releasing a performance video of their duet, “Nobody But You.”

Shelton revealed the meaning behind the song, saying, “This was one of those songs where the more I heard it, the more I fell in love with it. I also realized how important it is for me and where I am in my life, and I think that’s why [writer] Shane [McAnally] was trying to get it to me.” Shelton added, “It fits my story. I was about to go in and record when I decided that it needed Gwen on it—because it is our song. I think it’s magic.”

The couple previously released the music video for “Nobody But You” and now Shelton has released a video of them performing it live on YouTube, along with backstage footage. Stefani and Shelton are seen rehearsing together in some clips and other clips show them walking together holding hands and spending time together with friends.  

Take a look at the live video at the link: here.

WATCH: Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani’s Adoration Captured in New Live Video

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Broadway Star Nick Cordero Dies At Age 41 From COVID-19 Complications

Broadway star Nick Cordero died on Sunday, July 5, due to complications from COVID-19. He was 41. Cordero’s wife, Amanda Kloots, posted on Instagram on Sunday afternoon, saying, “My darling husband passed away this morning. He was surrounded in love by his family, singing and praying as he gently left this earth.”  Kloots captioned a black-and-white photo of her husband with the caption, “I am in disbelief and hurting everywhere. My heart is broken as I cannot imagine our lives without him. Nick was such a bright light. He was everyone’s friend, loved to listen, help and especially talk. He was an incredible actor and musician. He loved his family and loved being a father and husband. Elvis and I will miss him in everything we do, everyday.”  She ended her post with a thank you to everyone who supported her and her husband throughout his battle.

Cordero was admitted to Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on March 31, where he had been unconscious in an intensive care unit. He was initially diagnosed with pneumonia, but later tested positive for the virus on April 1. Weeks later, Cordero underwent a procedure to have his right leg amputated on April 18. 

Cordero was a huge star in the Broadway world, working in productions of Waitress and originated the role of Sonny in A Bronx Tale. In 2014, Cordero received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor for his performance as Cheech in Bullets Over Broadway. He also earned nominations from the Drama Desk Awards and Drama League Awards.

Cordero is survived by Kloots and their son, Elvis.

Broadway Star Nick Cordero Dies

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‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Renewed For Season 11 By HBO

HBO announced they’ve has renewed Curb Your Enthusiasm for an 11th season. Announcing the news of the renewal, creator and star Larry David jokingly said, “believe me, I’m as upset about this as you are.” He added that “one day I can only hope that HBO will come to their senses and grant me the cancellation I so richly deserve.” HBO Programming executive vice president Amy Gravitt said that “this past season tapped into the zeitgeist in such an uncomfortably delightful way” “and that “Larry is already busy writing, and we can’t wait to see what he has in store.”

Curb Your Enthusiasm initially premiered in 2000 and aired a new season about every two years until taking an indefinite hiatus after Season 8 in 2011, returning for Season 9 in 2016.  

As of press time, a potential release date has not been set for the upcoming season, as it likely remains in limbo due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ will return for season 11

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Broadcasting Icon Hugh Downs Dies At Age 99

Iconic broadcaster Hugh Downs died peacefully in his Scottsdale home at the age of 99 Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for the family. His family said his death was not related to coronavirus. 

Downs’s career spanned more than 60 years, leading shows like 20/20, The Today Show and as an announcer for Tonight Starring Jack Paar. He was a Emmy-award winning broadcaster, author and host..

Downs hosted NBC’s Today Show from 1962-1971, subsequently anchoring the ABC News magazine 20/20, joined by Barbara Walters, from 1978-99. Downs hosted the program from the show’s second episode in 1978 until his retirement in 1999. 

Downs was married to Ruth Shaheen from 1944 until she died in 2017. He is survived by their two children, Hugh Raymond and Deirdre Downs, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Hugh Downs, whose broadcasting career spanned a century, dies at 99

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Former Presidential Candidate Herman Cain Hospitalized With Covid-19 After President Trump’s Tulsa Rally

Herman Cain, a 2012 GOP presidential candidate, is being treated for the coronavirus at an Atlanta-area hospital, according to a statement posted on his Twitter account. Cain was hospitalized less than two weeks after attending President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma; however, he did not meet with the President. Cain, 74, was hospitalized after developing “serious” symptoms but is “awake and alert,” according to the statement. 

Cain was named by the Trump campaign as a co-chair of Black Voices for Trump. Dan Calabrese, who has been editor of HermanCain.com, wrote, “I realize people will speculate about the Tulsa rally, but Herman did a lot of traveling the past week, including to Arizona where cases are spiking. I don’t think there’s any way to trace this to the one specific contact that caused him to be infected. We’ll never know.”

Asked whether Cain met at the rally with other senior campaign or administration officials, Trump campaign spokesperson Tim Murtaugh responded that “contact tracing was conducted after the Tulsa rally but we do not comment regarding the medical information of individuals.”  At least six campaign staffers and two members of the Secret Service working in advance of the Tulsa rally tested positive for COVID-19. An Oklahoma-based journalist has also confirmed testing positive soon after attending the rally.

Coronavirus updates: Herman Cain, who attended Trump Tulsa rally, hospitalized

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Watch Thomas Rhett’s Fan Video For “Be A Light”

Thomas Rhett released his inspirational song “Be a Light” back in March, and the now the singer is sharing a fan video of the track. A message at the beginning of the video says that it was inspired by a video created by two fans named KaBrina and KaTasha from Mesa, Arizona, that prompted Rhett to ask members of his fan club Home Team “to share their light with their friends, families, communities, and the world.”

“Be a Light” features Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, Hillary Scott and Chris Tomlin singing alongside him. The single encourages fans to “shine their lights” and make a difference in the world, even when it might seem difficult to do so. 

Proceeds from the song benefit the MusiCares COVID-19 relief fund, which is currently collecting funds to distribute to artists, musicians and other professionals in the music industry who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, which has temporarily shut down live music events.

You can view the fan video for “Be A Light” at the link: here

Thomas Rhett Releases Inspiring Fan Video for “Be a Light” [Watch]

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Jason Aldean Debuts Video For “Got What I Got”

Jason Aldean released a new video for his hit single, “Got What I Got,” featured on Jason’s 2019 album, 9.

The new video, which was directed by Shaun Silva and filmed in Destin, Fla., featuring gJason, wife Brittany and their family.

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Netflix’s ‘Never Have I Ever’ Renewed For Season 2

Netflix’s hit comedy series Never Have I Ever has been renewed for season 2. The comedy series, created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, follows Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan), a modern-day first-generation Indian American teenage girl.

In addition to Ramakrishnan, Poorna Jagannathan (Nalini), Richa Moorjani (Kamala), Jaren Lewison (Ben Gross), Darren Barnet (Paxton Hall-Yoshida), Lee Rodriguez (Fabiola) and Ramona Young (Eleanor) will return for season 2.

Catch the season 2 announcement at the link: here.

Netflix Renews Mindy Kaling’s ‘Never Have I Ever’ for Season 2

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Seattle Police Clear “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” After Executive Order By Mayor

Seattle have cleared out the city” durkan. Police in Seattle were ordered to clear out the city’s ‘autonomous zone’ and arrested over 30 protesters following an executive order from Mayor Jenny Durkan. The “occupied” zone, which has been dubbed the Capitol Hill Organized Protest area, was cleared by police on Wednesday. The order from Durkan came after four shootings, two of which were fatal, occurred in the area within the last month.

Seattle have cleared out the city” durkan. The Seattle Police Department wrote on Twitter, “due to ongoing violence and public safety issues in the East Precinct/Cal Anderson Park area, Mayor Jenny Durkan has issued an executive order to vacate the area. Seattle police will be in the area this morning enforcing the Mayor’s order.”

statement shared by Chief Carmen Best of the Seattle Police Department, he added, "Black Lives Matter, and I too want to help propel this movement toward meaningful change in our community, but enough is enough." Tensions over how to handle the area, which was set up as protests against police brutality and systemic racism started to take place across the country, have been fraught for some time now. Donald Trump has been a vocal critic of the area, while local business owners have shared their intentions to sue the city of Seattle over the situation.” data-reactid=”21″ type=”text”>In a statement shared by Chief Carmen Best of the Seattle Police Department, he added, “Black Lives Matter, and I too want to help propel this movement toward meaningful change in our community, but enough is enough.” 

Seattle police move in to clear Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone

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