Big Kenny is back in the U.S. following another trip to Haiti. His last visit was more of a whirlwind tour. He notes in a post on his website blog that he performed 12 shows over the course of 72 hours, quote, "to say thank you to the thousands of troops and aid workers still on the ground and whom have worked so tirelessly since the January 12th quake ...Read More
Gary Allan is ready with his new CD. The project is called "Get Off On The Pain," and the singer admits he can identify with the title track. "Get Off On The Pain" also includes Allan's previous single, "Today ...Read More
Billy Currington has another chart-topping hit to his credit. "That's How Country Boys Roll," which the singer wrote with Brett Jones and Dallas Davidson, has hit number one on the chart. The accomplishment has added significance for Currington, since "Country Boys" is his first number one as a songwriter ...Read More
Dierks Bentley is remaining true to his word. Last fall he said he wanted to record a bluegrass album, and now he has an update on the project. He calls "Up On The Ridge," quote, "my version of bluegrass music," explaining, quote, "It's not just banjos cranked up to eleven ...Read More
Jessica Harp is bringing her performing career to an end. The singer says in a post on her website that she's decided to, quote, "stop pursuing my career as a recording artist and focus on songwriting full time ...Read More
(New York, NY) -- As delays continue to plague two of the planned office towers at Ground Zero, union laborers are demanding that shovels hit the ground. A lunchtime rally saw hundreds of hardhats converge on Ground Zero calling on developer ...Read & Hear More
(Washington, DC) -- Presidential spokesman Robert Gibbs firmly rejects suggestions that the White House played a role in the departure of Congressman Eric Massa. Gibbs called such speculation "silly and ridiculous ...Read More
(Washington, DC) -- A bill providing another extension of unemployment insurance has cleared a key hurdle in the Senate. On a procedural vote of 66-34, the Senate agreed to move the legislation closer to a final vote ...Read More
(New York, NY) -- The man accused of attempting to extort millions from late night talk show host David Letterman is expected to plead guilty today in a Lower Manhattan courtroom. CBS 2 reports that Robert Halderman will be sent to jail for trying to shake down the "Late Show" host for two-million-dollars after learning of his girlfriend's intimate relationship with Letterman ...Read More
(Undated) -- Oscar nominated actor Jeremy Renner of "The Hurt Locker" says he didn't have time to flirt with singer Jessica Simpson when they met before the Oscars. UsMagazine.com quotes the actor who says a previous story about him hitting on Simpson is false ...Read & Hear More
(Undated) -- Molly Ringwald has inhabited many roles in her career. Now, the 42-year-old actress is talking about her role as a mother of three. Ringwald is collaborating with Ragu on "Recipe for a Good Start," a promotion to encourage parents to share insights on cooking and raising happy kids ...Read & Hear More