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Kevin Costner to Attempt Country Music

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Music

Kevin CostnerWhat do you do when your movie career fizzles? Well - if you’re Jessica Simpson , you turn to country music.

Kevin, who was last seen in , recently told People that he will be releasing a country album next month.

While this might seem like surprising news to most Costner followers, the 53-year-old has been moonlighting as a musician for quite some time now. In fact, some of his Modern West band members have been working with him for nearly 20 years. (Not that this qualifies them to sell any tracks or anything.)

The album - which Kevin co-wrote six songs for - is due out on November 11. Assuming the actor doesn’t line up any other acting gigs (he just recently wrapped work on The New Daughter), the band will be out touring by the end of this year. Expect the ladies of to feign interest shortly.

Read More | People

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Jessica Simpson’s Opry Debut

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Clothing, Videos, Features

Jessica Simpson

Many tuned in this weekend to watch MTV’s VMAs, which rewards popular artists for their innovation in a genre MTV only barely still supports - the music video. But while many artists are trying to find their feet in an ever-changing pop world, is clinging to the traditions of country music.

If her dress, hair style and eye-grabbing cleavage don’t remind you of Dolly Parton, nothing will. Jess strutted onto the Grand Ole Opry stage for her much-anticipated Nashville debut - and today most of the critics are talking much more about her chest and much less about her choice of song.

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Why is Jessica Simpson Reinventing Herself?

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Breaking News

Jessica Simpson in beer ad

Still attempting to make her new image seem genuine, has signed on to endorse a Texas-brewed beer. People, it just doesn’t get much more country than that.

Simpson is set to be the new face of Stampede Light Plus, as made by the Dallas-based Stampede Brewing Company. Other than the reflected glory and ability to say she’s really a country gal, Jessica will also get a 15% share of the brewing company.

In a statement, Simpson said she is “always looking for ways to diversify my portfolio with good ideas and good people.”

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Jessica Simpson’s New Country Music Single

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Editorials

Realizing she will never have Christina Aguilera’s chops or Britney Spears’ popularity, has decided to try a new route: country music.

According to father/manager Joe Simpson, the album - which is due out in September - is Jessica’s way of getting back to her Texas roots. (I’m sure her ‘coincidental’ relationship with is considered a bonus.)

While I’m admittedly not a Simpson fan, I must admit - this genre may suit her well. Long gone are the breathy vocals, annoying runs and forced sexiness. Plus, she gets some nice backup vocals to support her.


If you like what you’re hearing, you can find Jessica performing ‘Come On Over’ at your local fair sometime this summer.

Read More | E! Online

Marriage Over for Shania Twain

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Divorce

Shania Twain and Mutt LangeUPDATE: It’s now being reported that an affair is the cause of the breakup. You can find more information here.

After 14 years of marriage, singer Shania Twain and her rarely seen husband, Robert “Mutt” Lange, have chosen to separate.

The two met back in 1993 and married shortly thereafter.  During their relationship, the country star and her producer hubby collaborated on most of her albums including Come on Over, The Woman in Me and Up!.  In the past few years, the private duo have spent the majority of their time living at their homes in Switzerland and New Zealand.

Shania’s rep confirmed the marital news in statement today.  “Shania Twain and her husband, music producer Robert ‘Mutt’ Lange, are separating after 14 years of marriage.  This is a private matter and there will be no further comment at this time.”

Twain, 42, and Lange, 59, also have a 6-year-old son, Eja D’Angelo.

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Carrie Underwood’s Text Message Breakup

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Television, Break-ups

Carrie Underwood, Chace CrawfordWhile I’m certain that this isn’t the first time something like this has happened, it may be the first time we’ve heard a celebrity publicly admit that they’ve ended a relationship this way.

After an taping yesteday, former American Idol star Carrie Underwood opened up to Extra about her recently publicized breakup.

The country singer told ‘s girlfriend that she and her Gossip Girl beau (Chace Crawford) ended on a very anti-climactic note.  It was all done via text message.  (You can see that interview here.)

“It was completely mutual.  We broke up like over text…it was like ‘peace out’.  Like, I don’t know.  It just didn’t work.  We both know it didn’t work.  And, no hard feelings at all whatsoever.  No big deal.”

I must say, although she kept repeating it was ‘no big deal’, she did seem awfully bitter to me.

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DWTS Celebrity Updates: Laila Ali, Sara Evans

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Sports, Television, Engagements, Pregnancies, Where Are They Now?

Laila AliMirror ball, schmirror ball.  Two former participants of have had much better things to celebrate in the past few weeks.

In an upcoming issue of Essence magazine, reveals that she will soon have an entirely new role to master.  The professional boxer - and Season Four competitor - is now becoming a mom.

Laila, 30, married former NFL player Curtis Conway last July, just a few months after her dancing run ended.  Although this will be the couple’s first child together, Conway, 37, already has two sons and a daughter.

Pregnant or not, Ali is still expected to return as co-host of this summer.

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Julianne Hough Saving Herself for That Special Person

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Television, Engagements, Rumors

Julianne HoughAnyone who still believes that had some part in Helio Castroneves’ broken engagement may think differently after hearing this news:  she is still a virgin.

The Dancing with the Stars professional has been bogged down with rumors ever since she was paired up with her first athlete, Apolo Ohno.  Now the dancer, who is recording her first country album (don’t confuse her with , who is also doing the same), is opening up to CosmoGIRL!.

The blonde beauty says that she has made the (admirable) choice to wait until marriage; she believes that decision will only help to “strengthen that relationship.”  Wondering why Hough broke off her own engagement last year?  She felt she was simply too young.

You’re only 19 years old.  I think “young” would be an understatement.

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Dolly Parton’s Large Front Causes Problems with Her Back

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music

Dolly PartonAdd large breasts to a tiny frame and what do you get?  A postponed concert tour.

Although she was weeks away from promoting her latest album, has been asked to give herself - and her gals - a rest.

It seems the country singer, who is probably best known for being full of life as well as her full bra, needs to take care of some ongoing physical issues.  As Parton put it, “Hey, you try wagging these puppies around a while and see if you don’t have back problems.”

Unfortunately a prescribed break will mean a delay of her upcoming shows.  The tour - originally scheduled to begin at the end of this month - will now be pushed back until at least April.

Until then, Dolly’s next album, Backwoods Barbie, will be available in stores Feb. 26th.

Read More | Reuters

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