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HARDY was up for two ACM Awards on Monday night but he revealed to press on the red carpet he's already a winner after scooping $20,000 on the roulette wheel.MORE: Miranda Lambert celebrates five ACM nominations as she goes head to head with Carrie UnderwoodThe singer shared that he was a "tables guy" and that he had "won the most I ever have" the night prior while playing roulette. When asked what he had won, he shared that it was "twenty grand," admitting that he "did a thing" at a casino so they paid him in "$10,000 gambling chips" which couldn't be cashed in "but everything you won was real money so I put it all on black..."WATCH: Get ready for country music's biggest party!Hardy is up for Songwriter of the Year and also Best New Male Artist, which was revealed on Friday to have gone to Parker McCollum.Miranda was on hand to share the news with Parker and Lainey Wilson, who won Best New Female Artist, during a Zoom call days before the ceremony.MORE: Blake Shelton brings fans to tears with emotional messageParker on his call was in shock, sharing: "Are you serious? I'm getting blurry vision right now.

Academy of Country Music Awards returns to Las Vegas for a show that celebrates the best artists in the genre, from Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood to Chris Stapleton and Dolly Parton.MORE: Country music fans go wild for Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert news Miranda has received five Academy of Country Music nominations, including a record-tying 16th Female Artist of the Year nomination, and will vie for the award against Gabby Barrett, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris, and Carly Pearce. Miranda is also nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year, where she is credited as an artist and producer, and Video of the Year.WATCH: Get ready for country music's biggest party!Luke Combs and Chris Stapleton are also nominees for Entertainer of the Year.

The case of Matthew Taylor Coleman needs to be studied for years. It’s both the clearest and most shocking example of how internet conspiracy theories can twist a person’s mind — in this case, far enough for a father to do the unthinkable.

Dolly Parton looked stunning on Monday night as she arrived at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium to host the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards. Parton wore a sparkly silver and black gown, featuring dramatic fringe sleeves. In addition to her red carpet look, Parton previously told ET that she plans to have five outfit changes throughout the night. «Well, if all goes well I got five planned unless we are really running, you know, close, if I can get in them that fast,» she shared. The 76-year-old country legend is making history at the ACMs as the oldest host in the show's history alongside Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett, who will be the youngest host in the show's history at 22.Barrett turned 22 just two days before the annual awards show, breaking the record previously held by Wynonna Judd, who was 22 years and 10 months old in April 1987 when she co-hosted the show. Throughout her impressive career, Parton has earned 13 ACM Awards. In addition to hosting, Parton is also performing with Kelsea Ballerini and previously gushed to ET about working with the country singer. «She is so precious, so sweet and so beautiful,» Parton shared of Ballerini.

Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd are making Academy of Country Music Awards history.ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to the married couple about being the first couple to be nominated for ACMs in the same year since Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, and what the recognition means to them. Morris earned a Female Artist of the Year nom, while Hurd was nominated for New Male Artist of the Year.«I know, I mean I would never compare us to them 'cause, it's Tim and Faith, but yeah, it's so cool,» Morris said of the distinction.The awards show is extra special for Morris, who said the ACMs feel real again after being stuck at home due to COVID-19.«It just feels like we're getting to do the ACMs for real again, because the last two years have been Covid, so, it's nice to be back in Vegas,» she said.

Double dose of love! The 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards served as the ultimate date night for some of music’s biggest couples.

Dolly Parton has arrived!

Thomas Rhett keeps it sharp in a blue suit while arriving at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday (March 7) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.

Kailyn Lowry and Javi Marroquin have had a love story for the ages, and fans of the pair have been able to catch up with all their drama on the MTV reality show Teen Mom 2, and, well, behind-the-scenes on social media and in the press. Below we break down their relationship timeline, from the early days of courtship to the trials of their divorce to trying to successfully co-parent for their son, Lincoln.

Modern Family stars Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Tyler Ferguson reunited in New York City for the first time in two years on Monday.The 50-year-old Stonestreet shared a video on Instagram featuring their reunion, along with a number of snaps.He also shared a video where he yelled to Ferguson while he was walking away in the middle of a busy New York City street. Reunited:Modern Family stars Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Tyler Ferguson reunited in New York City for the first time in two years on Monday Reunion:The 50-year-old Stonestreet shared a video on Instagram featuring their reunion, along with a number of snaps'A meet cute two years in the making.

shooting outside a high school, it is reported.The shooting occurred outside East High School in Iowa, in the United States on Monday afternoon local time, according to police.Police have issued that upon arrival, they found the three students, all with gunshot injuries.One of the victims, a 15-year-old boy, died while being treated at an area hospital while the two other teens remain in critical condition. The school situated in Des Moines was put into lockdown while the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting are unclear.Police added that the shots appeared to have come from a on coming car.

Love Is Blind personality Abhishek 'Shake' Chatterjee took to Instagram on Monday to criticize the show's host Nick Lachey following a confrontation on the show's season two reunion episode in regards to his career as a veterinarian.In a post that was later removed from the site, Chatterjee, 33, wrote, 'Reunion summed up in a photo. You put a doctor on the show… of course you were going to see some critical thinking.'Speaking of which, @nicklachey you’re a massive t*** for your comment dragging vets.

For love of country. Mila Kunis, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and more Ukrainian celebrities are taking a stand and showing support for their homeland amid the unrest in Ukraine.

reality dating show, .Throwing us back into the days of more formal dating,  combines the well-known dating show formula of with the classic courting we fell for in Netflix's . (The second season is coming soon!) Literally set in a 19th century castle, nestled in the rolling hills of the English countryside, star Nicole Rémy and her group of eligible suitors will immerse themselves in England's Regency-era life. With only the help of past courting methods like archery, handwritten letters and stylized dances, the 16 suitors will compete for the ultimate prize — Ms. Rémy's heart.

Gabby Barrett says meeting her2022 ACMs co-host, the legendary Dolly Parton, couldn't have gone better. ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to the singer on Monday at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards, and she revealed that she met Parton on Sunday night.Barrett and Parton are making history as ACM Awards hosts this year. Parton is the oldest ACM host in the show's history at age 76 and Gabby is the youngest at 22.

Jimmie Allen jokes that he has his hands full when it comes to his three adorable kids. However, he and wife Alexis Gale still managed to use the 2022 ACM Awards as an opportunity for a cute date night.The pair walked the red carpet at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday, and the country crooner — who is also co-hosting the show this years — spoke with ET's Cassie DiLaura about becoming a new dad for the third time back in October.«The babies are back home in Nashville with Alexis' mom, my mother-in-law, and my sister so they are hanging out,» Allen said, of his date night with his ladylove.

Chase Rice and his former flame, Kristin Cavallari.ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to Rice at the Academy of Country Music Awards Monday night, where he spoke about his brief relationship with the reality TV star, who is also in attendance at the 57th annual awards show.«I have not seen her,» a blushing Rice said when asked if he had seen Cavallari on the carpet. «I love it when you bring that up. No, I haven't seen her.

Carrie Underwood sparkles in a silver mini dress at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday (March 7) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.

Gabby Barrett is co-hosting the ACM Awards this year and she has husband Cade Foehner by her side!

Jada Pinkett Smith has given Rihanna’s eye-catching pregnancy outfits her seal of approval. The We Found Love singer announced she was expecting her first child with boyfriend A$AP Rocky in February, and it’s been a wardrobe whirlwind ever since with Rihanna blessing us with striking looks nearly on a daily basis. In arguably her most daring maternity outfit to date, Rihanna, 34, sported see-through lingerie to Dior’s Paris Fashion Week show putting her bare baby bump on full display. It has stirred fond memories of Jada’s own pregnancy days as she shared a throwback photo of herself donning a sheer dress at the Grammys in 1998 when she was expecting son Jaden Smith. Supporting Rihanna, she wrote in the Instagram caption: ‘Who says you can’t wear see thru fits when you’re preggers???

, taking place later in March, a host of Hollywood’s great and good, who were recognised in categories this year, rubbed elbows at the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon.With a return to the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for this year’s ceremony, and a return to this traditional gathering – which was cancelled last year, due to Covid-19 safety concerns – we were blessed with some dazzling fashion choices from the likes of BillieEilish, Penelope Cruz, Andrew Garfield and Kodi Smit-McPhee.Although the traditional class photo, in which all Oscar nominees pose together, was scrapped this year, we were still able to admire the daytime high fashion looks this year’s nominated ensemble wore to the event.We got pink, we got blue, we got pinstripes, cloud print and plenty of chic black as nominees in all different categories, from acting to directing, writing, editing and technical work, all gathered together.Be-striped best actor nominee Andrew Garfield provided us with a joyful moment through his reunion with tick, tick… BOOM! director Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is up for best original song for Dos Oruguitas from Encanto.Billie Eilish was giving off her usual exquisite goth glamour vibes in a velvet blouse, net skirt and chunky platform boots while brother and co-best song nominee Finneas opted for a green and red pinstripe suit with red shirt and shoes.Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem furthered their couple goals on the blue carpet, after both received acting nominations this year, with Javier in a smart dark suit while Penelope went for an eye-catching pink knitted mini-dress.Best actress nominee Kristen Stewart, for Spencer, showed off some serious cuff bling with silver embellishments on the sleeves of her black cropped jacket, which