Matthew McConaughey delivers positive message to celebrate Independence Day calling for unity

Billy Joel has paid tribute to Procol Harum‘s Gary Brooker with a cover of the band’s classic, ‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’ – watch it below.During his performance at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on Saturday night (February 26), Joel delivered a moving rendition of the 1967 single to celebrate the life of Brooker, who died on February 19 at the age of 76.Featured on the US version of Procol Harum’s self-titled debut album, ‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’ is one of the most commercially successful singles in history, having sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.It’s a song that Joel has praised frequently, and covered on numerous occasions throughout his career, including a snippet during a Cincinnati concert in 2021 and a solo take during a Town Hall Q&A and concert with Howard Stern in 2014.His performance of the song in Vegas in honour of Brooker followed a performance of his own ‘Only The Good Die Young. You can watch Joel’s tribute below:Billy Joel pays tribute to Gary Brooker of Procol Harum with "A Whiter Shade of Pale." Just one song of a loaded 2.5 hour set at @AllegiantStadm #Vegas #BillyJoel #ProcolHarum @billyjoel pic.twitter.com/2pyX3cveRM— Rob Kachelriess (@rkachelriess) February 27, 2022Upon hearing the news of Brooker’s death earlier in the month, Joel took to social media to play his respects.“Sorry to hear about the passing of Gar Brooker,” he tweeted alongside a picture of the Procol Harum frontman sat at a piano.

Alexandra Daddario showed off her figure in a plunging silver gown with a daring slit at the28th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, to celebrate the best of film and television in Hollywood night in Los Angeles.As she arrived to the red carpet, the35-year-old White Lotus actress looked incredibly glamorous with her glossy brunette locks in loose waves.She accessorized her dress with a pair of coordinating heels, a glitzy pair of statement earrings, a sweep of blush, red lipstick and matching nails. Mesmerizing: Alexandra Daddario showed off her sensational figure in a plunging silver gown with a daring slit at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on SundayThe star-studded event is being held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California and is set to kick off with a Hamilton reunion and feature a lifetime achievement award for Helen Mirren.

She's always been an animal lover and is known for taking only the best care of her pets.And Paris Hilton draped her beloved Chihuahua, Diamond Baby, in a custom Louis Vuitton robe as they stepped out in New York City together on Saturday night.The 40-year-old socialite made sure to match with her pet pooch as she sported a black-and-white, polka dot printed Saloni dress to battle the winter chill. Friends fur-ever: Paris Hilton draped her beloved Chihuahua, Diamond Baby, in a custom Louis Vuitton robe as they stepped out in New York City together on Saturday nightHilton's gorgeous Jamie silk-crepe midi dress was adorned with three crystal bows along the bodice and three-quarter length sleeves.

Kate Hudson soaked up some rays as she relaxed on a beach in Miami.The actress, 42, wore a small black bikini with skimpy bottoms as she laid down. While walking about, she donned a pair of form-fitting leggings.She accessorized with a pair of large square-rimmed glasses with light blue frames.

Pete Davidson did not appear on this week's edition of Saturday Night Live, as he was busy filming his upcoming horror movie The Home.The 28-year-old comic/actor this week was working on the James DeMonaco-directed motion picture, an insider told E! News on Saturday.In the film, Davidson portrays the role of a 'troubled' man named Max who takes a job at a retirement home where he comes to find out that the residents and caretakers have a past of 'sinister secrets,' Deadline reported in January. The latest:Pete Davidson, 28, did not appear on this week's edition of Saturday Night Live, as he was filming his upcoming horror movie The Home.

Stars of film and television are getting ready for Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles which will have a red carpet as CVID-19 restrictions loosen up.And Reese Witherspoon, who's nominated for her Apple TV series The Morning Show, as among the famous faces sharing their behind-the-scenes preparations via social media.The actress and producer, 45, posted a selfie showing her in full makeup while dressed in a white bath robe. Nominated: Reese Witherspoon, 45, shared a selfie mid-glam routine as she got ready for the SAG Awards being held Sunday in Los AngelesMeanwhile, Kerry Washington shared a clip in which she's seen getting her hair done in what appears to be a gym before showing off her stunning makeover transformation.Washington, 45, is one of the celebrity presenters of the show that will be broadcast live.The 28th annual SAG Awards held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica is set to kick off with a Hamilton reunion featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr.

Celebrating their love. Tom Brady shared a sweet tribute to wife Gisele Bündchen on their 13th wedding anniversary, just weeks after he retired from the NFL.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy gave his followers another update about the crisis in Ukraine.

It looks like it’s over for Morgan Wallen and Paige Lorenze. The country singer, 28, and model have ended their relationship after almost a year together, according to Page Six.

Bow down to the queen of fitness! Kate Hudson proved she is on top of her workout game by being the special guest speaker at a yoga event in Miami on Sunday (Feb. 27). The Oscar nominee, 42, gave the attendees a treat as she looked absolutely fabulous in her Fabletics apparel for the sunny day outing at tony Nikki Beach.

Michael Buble, 46, may be a Grammy Award-winning artist with a voice as smooth as butter but his favorite title is “Dad.” The dad of three adorably dubs himself as a “Devoted Papi” on his Instagram and his love for the kids he shares with his wife Luisana Lopilato, 34, is more than apparent. Back in 2016, when two of his three kids were born, he shared the joys he feels when he comes home. “My happiness is to be embedded with these two and they’re my whole world, so the truth is I wouldn’t be happy without them,” he told People. 

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Ruairi O’Connor and Charlotte Hope are showing off their love!

The cast of Squid Game gathers up for a group photo while arriving at the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday (February 27) at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.

Julianna Margulies is hitting the red carpet with Keith Lieberthal by her side!

Ariana DeBose is at the SAG Awards for the first time and she’s a favorite to win tonight!

The brand new season of American Idol airs tonight on ABC and we have some details about the salaries of the three star judges and the host of the show, Ryan Seacrest.

Haley Bosselman editorAfrican multi-instrumentalist Ali Farka Touré had become a legend by the time he died in 2006. His music was used in a song for “Black Panther,” and he was thought of as a pioneer of African desert blues.Touré’s son Vieux Farka Touré has also made waves around the world with his genre-crossing music.

Matthew McConaughey celebrated the Fourth of July by reminding Americans that the country is still growing, likening it to a child experiencing puberty.  The "Dazed and Confused" star took to Twitter on Sunday to share a video of himself sitting in front of an American flag and offering a message to his followers about what this particular Independence Day means given the difficult year that was 2020.  "As we celebrate our independence today, as we celebrate our birth as a nation, the day that kick-started a revolution to gain our sovereignty, let’s admit that this last year, this trip around the sun, was also another head-scratcher," the star began after wishing the country a happy 245th birthday.

pic.twitter.com/MiLKZ0HN8y— Matthew McConaughey (@McConaughey) July 4, 2021McConaughey said that America’s relatively young status should serve as its driving force to keep moving forward and improving.“We got to keep learning, we got to keep maturing, we gotta keep striving, we gotta keep climbing, we gotta keep building,” he said. Watch the full speech above.McConaughey’s speech leads to further speculation as to whether he will run to be the Governor of Texas.It was reported in May that the actor had been “making calls” to influential people in Texas’ political circles as part of his “true consideration” for a gubernatorial run.

Matthew McConaughey marked the Fourth of July by sharing a special message to America.