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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kelsea Ballerini Calls Noah Kahan ‘a Joy' to Perform With
Kelsea Ballerini is opening up about her close bond with Noah Kahan following their emotional duet at CMA Fest, and she has nothing but praise for her friend and collaborator. In a new interview with People, Ballerini shared how her friendship with the Stick Season singer has blossomed beyond music. 'I adore Noah,' she said. 'I got to know him as an artist and a collaborator, but now we're dear friends and I just can't say enough about the human being that he is. He's a good human.' More from Billboard Rachel Zegler Serenades Crowd Outside Theater for Free in a New London Production of 'Evita' Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis to Receive Vanguard Award at The Guitar Center Music Foundation Gala & Benefit Concert Shakira Announces Two More Dates in Mexico, Extending Record to 28 The two artists performed together on the main stage at Nashville's Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest 2025, singing their 2024 duet 'Cowboys Cry Too' as well as Kahan's breakout hit 'Stick Season.' Ballerini recalled texting Kahan just days before the show. 'I was like, 'I'm sure the answer is you want to be a hermit right now, but just in case, do you want to come play CMA Fest?'' His response? ''I've never done CMA Fest. I've never played a stadium.' I was like, 'Didn't you headline Fenway?' And he said, 'Yeah, but a proper football stadium.'' According to Ballerini, Kahan said yes at the very last minute. Even after her set was cut short due to rain, she insisted on performing 'Stick Season' with him. 'You came all the way down here with your friends and your family,' she said. 'We have to do 'Stick Season.'' '[Noah] is just a joy to be on stage with,' Ballerini added. 'He has that 'I'm just happy to be here' mentality, which I love.' The pair first teamed up for 'Cowboys Cry Too,' released in April 2024, which Ballerini previously called a career highlight. 'Thank you @noahkahanmusic for adding your uninhibited perspective and songwriting brilliance into this song,' she wrote at the time. 'I couldn't be more proud to put this music and message out alongside such a lovely artist and friend.' Both artists have had busy years. Kahan's Stick Season (Forever) reissue debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200 in February, while Ballerini made a return to the main stage at CMA Fest and is now a brand ambassador for energy drink Celsius, which she affectionately calls 'Kelsius.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Riley Gaines, husband Louis Barker announce pregnancy: ‘God is SO good all the time'
Twelve-time NCAA All-American swimmer Riley Gaines and husband Louis Barker are expecting their first child together. Gaines confirmed the news to Fox News Digital Saturday, adding the couple will welcome a baby girl in September. 'Surprise! we're 26 weeks pregnant,' she said in a post on Instagram. 'God is SO good all the time.' The host of OutKick's 'Gaines for Girls' podcast married Barker in 2022, and they celebrated their three-year wedding anniversary May 22. Gaines has been a staunch advocate for female athletes during the debate about transgender athletes participating in girls and women's sports. She most recently sparred with seven-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles over a Minnesota softball team that won a state championship behind the performance of a trans player. In response to Gaines' criticism of a social media post praising the championship team, Biles posted a message calling Gaines 'truly sick' for her stance on trans athletes. She even launched a personal attack on Gaines' physical appearance. 'You're truly sick, all of this campaigning because you lost a race. Straight up sore loser,' Biles said, referencing Gaines competing against former UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas at the 2022 NCAA championships. 4 Riley Gaines and husband Louis Barker are expecting their first child together. @rileygbarker / Instagram 4 The couple celebrated their three-year wedding anniversary on May 22. @rileygbarker / Instagram 'You should be uplifting the trans community and perhaps finding a way to make sports inclusive OR creating a new avenue where trans feel safe in sports. Maybe a transgender category IN ALL sports!! But instead… You bully them… One things for sure is no one in sports is safe with you around!!!!!' The post went viral on social media, with Biles adding in another post, 'bully someone your own size, which would ironically be a male.' Gaines addressed the body-shaming remark during a speech at Turning Point USA's Young Women's Leadership Summit in Texas on Saturday, where she first announced her pregnancy. 4 The couple attended CMA Fest in Nashville last week. @rileygbarker / Instagram 4 Gaines joined President Trump onstage during the 2022 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas. Yuki Iwamura for NYPost 'How many men do you know that have this,' Gaines said as she showed her bump and shared sonograms on stage. Barker also joined Gaines on stage to speak about the exciting news of the new edition to their family. 'The next generation that our little girl is going to be a part of, that is who you all are fighting for and who Turning Point is fighting for. And so from a father-to-be, thank you, keep fighting… and thank you,' he said. Biles later issued an apology to Gaines and said she was 'not advocating for policies that compromise fairness in women's sports.' Gaines responded by accepting the apology and inviting the Olympian to join the effort 'to support fair sports and a future for female athletes.'
UPI
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Look: Parker McCollum shares track list for self-titled album
1 of 3 | Parker McCollum performs on Day 2 of CMA Fest on June 5. He is releasing a new album later this month. Photo by Camden Hall/UPI | License Photo June 13 (UPI) -- Country music singer Parker McCollum announced the track list for his upcoming self-titled album Friday. Parker McCollum marks the artist's fifth studio album, due June 27, and includes "What Kinda Man," "Hope That I'm Enough," "Big Sky" and "Killin' Me." Other songs include "My Blue," "Solid Country Gold," "Watch Me Bleed," "Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues," "Sunny Days, "Permanent Headphones," "New York is On Fire," "Come On," "Enough Rope" and "My Worst Enemy." "It is the best thing I've ever done," McCollum said of the upcoming release, in a statement. "This record is honest, this record is raw, this record is one thousand percent authentic Parker, and it feels really good to get back to writing and recording songs like I always wanted." He released the album Never Enough in 2023. He is currently on tour, which wraps with a show in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Nov. 22.
New York Post
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
6 things you need to watch with Hulu + Live TV in June
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. We're just going to say it: there's a whole lot to watch on TV lately. From major sporting events to the latest can't-miss reality premieres, there are so many shows just waiting to be watched, right? Here's the thing: if you cut the cable cord, you're going to need a great streaming service to do it all. Enter Hulu + Live TV. The live TV streaming arm of Hulu offers two subscription plans, both with over 100 channels, including local news and sports, where available. Plans start at $82.99/month and always come with access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ in addition to the 100 live channels. You'll also get unlimited DVR, streaming on up to two screens at once (with the option for more with an unlimited screens add-on), and an easy, hardware-free setup. All of this comes after a three-day free trial. If you and your family have range when it comes to what you're watching, Hulu + Live TV might be the right fit for you. Here are six things that caught our eye as we scoured the live TV listings for the rest of June. US Open 6Date(s): June 12-15 June 12-15 Channel: USA Network (mornings), NBC (afternoon/evenings) The 125th edition of the US Open is happening now! The third major in the PGA Tour season is being played at the Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Men's College World Series 6Date(s): June 13- June 23 June 13- June 23 Channel: ESPN; ABC (June 22 only) The Division I men's college baseball tournament begins on Friday, June 13, with two games. The full schedule isn't set yet, but here's what you'll be able to stream this weekend. Friday, June 13 Game 1: Coastal Carolina vs. Arizona, 2 p.m. ET Game 2: Oregon State vs. Louisville, 7 p.m. ET Saturday, June 14 Game 3: UCLA vs. Murray State, 2 p.m. ET Game 4: Arkansas vs. LSU, 7 p.m. ET 'Sally' 6 National Geographic Date: June 16, 9 p.m. ET June 16, 9 p.m. ET Channel: National Geographic Timed perfectly for Pride Month, National Geographic will present the television premiere of 2025 Sundance Film Festival award-winner 'Sally,' a documentary about Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, and the secret she hid from the public her entire life. For the first time, Ride's full life story is being told, primarily through her life partner Tam O'Shaughnessy. NBA Draft 6 Getty Images Date(s): June 25-26, 8 p.m. ET June 25-26, 8 p.m. ET Channel: ESPN (both nights); ABC (25th only) Who will go first overall when the Dallas Mavericks make their pick? Will it be Duke University's Cooper Flagg? You'll just have to tune into the NBA Draft on June 25 to find out! CMA Fest 6 ABC Date: June 26, 8 p.m. ET June 26, 8 p.m. ET Channel: ABC Country stars Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde will host this year's three-hour CMA Fest broadcast, which was filmed between June 5 and June 8 at CMA Fest in Nashville. The full lineup will be announced closer to the air date. 'The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys' 6 Bravo Date: June 30, 9 p.m. ET June 30, 9 p.m. ET Channel: Bravo Missing 'Yellowstone'? Check out this real-life version coming back for Season 2 on Bravo. 'The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys' follows the McBee brothers and their families as they put everything on the line to save their farm. Other things to stream on Hulu + Live TV in June: NBA Finals (ongoing on ESPN) NHL Stanley Cup Finals (ongoing on TNT) 'Adults' (season finale June 18 on FX, plus catch up with the included Hulu subscription!) NHL Draft (June 27-28 on ESPN) Wimbledon (begins June 30 on ESPN, ESPN2, etc.) Additionally, Hulu + Live TV subscriptions come with access to Disney+ and Hulu, so you'll be able to watch titles like the newest Marvel show 'Ironheart' and Season 4 of 'The Bear' on their release dates (June 24 and 25, respectively). Why Trust Post Wanted by the New York Post This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Writer/Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping and New York Post's streaming property, Decider. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on every streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she's also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Kelsea Ballerini Is Pressing Pause to ‘Sit in the Moment'
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Kelsea Ballerini is ready to take a breather. The country star spent the weekend performing at CMA Fest and reflected on choosing to step away from the spotlight during an intimate Q&A for SoFi Plus members. More from Rolling Stone Kelsea Ballerini Surprises With Noah Kahan During Headlining CMA Fest Set Carin Leon Covers Chris Stapleton, Journey During Surprise Spotify House Set Bailey Zimmerman Announces Album 'Different Night Same Rodeo' 'The next right thing for me is to just be… be quiet for a bit,' she told SoFi CMO Lauren Stafford-Webb over the weekend. 'I think I'm in this season of rest, where I start to find what actually excites me creatively and what I want to do. I've been in a sprint, and it's been beautiful… but I'm going to [waves goodbye] for a while and see what happens.' Ballerini recently linked up with SoFi to help empower the next generation of Tenneseans by investing $2 million in financial education and grants to support over 60,000 high school students in her home state. The initiative, titled the Rising Stars Program, grants between $5 and $1000 in stock to students in the state of Tennessee between [ages] 18 and 24. 'It's so important to invest in your education or invest in your hobbies, and invest in your dreams, it's also important to invest in yourself and in your future,' she told the intimate group before an acoustic, a cappella performance of 'Baggage,' following her Nissan Stadium soundcheck. She also caught up with Rolling Stone about taking a break, her first pair of Louboutin shoes, and why she's talking about finances. Why was it important for you to collaborate with SoFi on this Rising Stars program? I love being able to talk about things that sometimes feel taboo to talk about for whatever reason. For me, understanding investment and even finances was something that was just not really talked about growing up. I think it's really important for the younger generation to invest in themselves in every way that they can. The first step of that is just knowledge and understanding that it's really important. The earlier you can, the better for you and your future. And then obviously, partnering with Tennessee Achieves, whether you get $5 or $1000, it will pay dividends in the long run. It's just an amazing incentive to get our youth to be educated and do something good for themselves. What was the first thing you invested in? It took me a minute! I was really scared because I didn't understand it. I don't share my investment portfolio, but I know the first thing that I invested in for myself was a pair of Louboutin shoes. And I'll never forget it. I told myself that if I won a CMA one year that I would buy myself my first pair of red bottoms, and I lost that CMA. The next day, hungover, I went to the Green Hills Mall and I bought my first pair. They could have been my winner shoes, and instead, they're my loser shoes, and I wear them all the time. I won in the shoe department! As an artist, I'm wondering what advice you have for young artists in getting into the industry. Ask a lot of questions, and ask questions to the right people. In that same breath, I think trusting yourself and your compass and your gut, whether that comes to artistic decisions for yourself, but also think in financial decisions. Even just navigating your personal and work life balance… That's like the most important thing you can do. When you're a new artist, especially if you're young, you kind of have this ability to put blinders on and just get into the work. And I would say, don't leave your real life behind. You said you're t for a second and take a break. Why so? It's been a really busy last few years, and especially doing The Voice and coming off my first arena tour. I don't want to keep going in a sprint and not take a breath after that and enjoy what that was, because I never knew if I'd get to do with either of those things, and the fact that we did them, and they were so wonderful, like, I just want to sit in that for a minute. And I also have no idea musically what I'm doing next, and I'm not gonna know that until I just park it for a second. I can't make a shitty album. I need to take a breath and cook a meal and, like, learn to play tennis or something, and then pick up a guitar. Are there any artists that you're really enjoying right now? I think Carter Faith is such a badass. She has a song called 'Grudge' that I'm obsessed with, and she just has this beautiful, angelic tone to her voice. But then her lyrics are so witty and sharp, and I just think she has such a really identifiable artistry. She's really cool. You had Aly & AJ out at your LA show! During that sound check, when they came up on that lift, I had to just be out of my body, I was so excited, because before I'm an artist, I'm a fan. That Disney Channel era was my childhood. That was right when I started falling in love with music. Just to have two incredible like artists and women and now friends show up for that was a big deal. And we sang 'Potential Breakup Song.' Get real! Best of Rolling Stone The Best Audiophile Turntables for Your Home Audio System
