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Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Ashley McBryde, one of the premium-grade country stars of the 21st century, is at the point in her career where many country stars would be playing it safer than ever. She’s in-between the second and third releases in her album cycle, a time when many would be most fixated on grabbing for the brass ring. Instead, she’s got brass balls, opting instead to put out a beautifully quirky concept album full of guest singers and co-writers called “Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville.” Please pardon the minor vulgarity in the preceding paragraph, but that’s partly the after-effect of listening to “Lindeville,” a character-driven set of songs whose protagonists tend to be on the straight-talking side, to the point of definitely including a few songs you will never hear on country radio. But “going for adds” is the furthest thing from the mind of an album that takes place entirely in a fictional small town where virtue is rarely the thing being modeled, and where even the local dogs are a little embarrassed about the array of sins they’ve witnessed.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The entertainment industry’s COVID protocols will stay in place for now, as the unions announced an extension on Friday night. The protocols, which have been in place for two years, were set to expire on Friday night. The industry unions — including SAG-AFTRA, IATSE and the Directors Guild of America — have been negotiating an update to the rules with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. “The current Agreement, which was previously scheduled to expire today, Sept. 30, will remain in place until a new Agreement is reached,” the unions said in a joint statement.

Another on the way! That ‘70s Show alums Topher Grace and Ashley Hinshaw are expecting their third child together.

He’s here! Bachelor alum Vanessa Grimaldi has welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with husband Joshua Wolfe.

Lil' Kim and Remy Ma amped up the glam factor as they led the stars at the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta this Friday evening.A cavalcade of celebrities flocked into The Cobb Theater and mingled with one another as they paraded across the red carpet.In a daring touch, Kim, 48, slid her hourglass frame into a skintight nude jumpsuit with a print meant to look like the actual contours of a naked woman's body. On the town: Lil' Kim (left) and Remy Ma (right) amped up the glam factor as they led the stars at the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta this Friday eveningFlashing her generously endowed cleavage in her peekaboo outfit, she accessorized with a massive pair of royal purple sunglasses.Kim slung on a pale green leather handbag that matched her hairdo, bringing the look together with the shade of her nail polish.

That '70s Show alum, Topher Grace, and his wife, Ashley Hinshaw, are expecting a third addition to their growing family. The talented actor, 44, revealed the big news during an interview on The Kelly Clarkson Show and expressed his excitement. The star tied the knot with his wife, 33, in 2016, and the happy couple already share two children, five-year-old daughter Mabel, and another child who was welcomed to the world in 2020.  Big announcement: Topher Grace, 44, revealed that he is expecting baby number three with his wife, Ashley Hinshaw, during The Kelly Clarkson Show The Interstellar actor weighed in on adding baby number three to his family during an interview with Kelly Clarkson.  'We're excited,' he gushed, and gave a special shout out to his wife. 'I'll just take this moment on national television to say how beautiful and amazing she is.' Topher then humorously explained the reactions he has been getting since the big announcement of welcoming baby number three and being 'outnumbered.' 'Everyone says on the first baby, they're like, 'Oh, congratulations!' Then the second baby, they're like, 'Congratulations.' Then on the third baby, there's like, a question mark at the end.

Dua Lipa stepped out for a night on the town with a couple of her mates, Mark Ronson and new wife Grace Gummer, in New York City on Friday.The friendly affair, which seemingly included a stop for dinner, comes two days after the Daily Mail exclusively reported that she was seen on a dinner date with comedian and Daily Show host Trevor Noah.Lipa, 27, showed off her fashion sense in an all-black ensemble when she stepped out solo for her night out with her friends in Manhattan. Night out: Dua Lipa enjoyed a friends night out in New York City on Friday, two days after her dinner date with Trevor NoahThe New Rules star was decked out in a plunging jumpsuit that gave more than a hint of her midriff with a strappy opening along her stomach.

Blac Chyna was spotted out and about in Calabasas earlier on Friday after as she ran a few errands before the start of the weekend. The reality star, 34, kept her daytime ensemble simple and casual, while showcasing her newly shaved head that appeared to have a scar on the back. The mother of two rose to prominence when she starred in Nicki Minaj's Monster music video in 2010. She also previously dated rapper, Tyga, and Rob Kardashian, and shares a child with each.   Running errands: Blac Chyna, 34, was pictured running errands and stopping by the bank in Calabasas earlier on Friday The socialite opted for comfort as she made a stop at a bank, wearing a pair of black sweatpants.  She added a black, short-sleeved cropped top which showed off her toned midriff.

Golf sensation Paige Spiranac, who was crowed MAXIM's world's sexiest woman back in June, has released a range of eye-popping products to celebrate the title.The professional golfer turned YouTuber has collaborated with the magazine to put her face on t-shirts, towels and even a gift box to give fans the chance to have her likeness in their homes.Prices range from a £35 towel to a £76 box of goodies and are sure to interest some of her 3.6 million Instagram followers by featuring some of her more risque snaps.READ MORE: Paige Spiranac opens up on horrendous 'fat shaming' for 'chunky' look at Baseball gameThe 29-year-old was been left in a state of disbelief after hearing of her award, having repeatedly asked them if they had made a mistake.Spiranac said: "Being named the World’s Sexiest Woman by MAXIM Magazine has been a huge honour."In partnership with Maxim, I am excited to create a line of products inspired by my shoot and the concept of the Hot 100 List."Will you be getting your hands on one of the products? Give us your thoughts in the comments section below.She told The New York Post at the time: "It’s so funny, my manager called me and she’s like, ‘You’re never going to believe this, but Maxim wants you to do the cover.'"Even up to when we did the photo shoot, when the magazine came out, I’m like, I’m still in disbelief that this actually happened.“It’s such an honour and I still, to this day, I look at the magazine and I’m like, ‘That’s not me, I can’t believe this happened.’“To me being sexy is about confidence and feeling comfortable in your own skin."I’ve always tried to stay true to myself though out my unconventional path."And now I'm so proud to be following so many amazing women who carried the title in

The creator of video game phenomenon Fortnite is bringing a new type of technology to Ayrshire roads.

A Lanarkshire library is taking a step back in time with a free heritage day.

Express.co.uk, the former rugby union player said that the three of them are still extremely close after they all left the show back in 2020. Not wanting to leave the show, Matt Dawson and fellow team captain Phil Tufnell, 56, left alongside Sue Barker, 66, who was asked by the BBC to leave in order for them to “refresh” the quiz show.

O2 Arena was a family affair, as he invited his son and daughter onstage to sing with him. The trio sang several songs together in front of an audience of thousands at the venue on the Greenwich Peninsula in southeast London. It comes after the Italian tenor announced the first ever recording with 24-year-old Matteo, and 10-year-old Virginia.

AJ McLean underwent cosmetic surgery after feeling self-conscious about his appearance. The 44-year-old singer has revealed that he decided to go under the knife after starring on 'RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race'. He explained: "Genetically in my family, everybody has extra skin around our neck: my mom, my grandmother, my grandfather, my uncle, my aunt, everybody.

quick engagement to Hailey Baldwin (now Hailey Bieber). Many have assumed there might have been some overlap between the two relationships, and Gomez fans, particularly, have held onto the grudge on behalf of the Only Murders in the Building star. But after Hailey’s viral podcast interview, in which she clarified the timeline, the “Lose You to Love Me” singer took to her own social media, saying that “words matter.

Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn and his partner Jennifer Holland shared intimate snaps of their star-studded wedding to their respective social media accounts on Friday. The 56-year-old filmmaker and the 34-year-old actress were joined by several of their friends, family members and collaborators during the celebratory event. The pair also penned lengthy messages in their posts' captions to express their feelings about tying the knot.

The move comes six months after Sheeran, 31, was cleared of copying his hit song Shape Of You at a trial in London. Seeking damages of up to £90million, the complaint over Thinking Out Loud was originally lodged in 2016 by Structured Asset Sales, which owns a stake in the copyrights of late American singer Ed Townsend, who co-wrote the soul classic.

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Kate, the Princess of Wales, revealed how her children react when they see old pictures of her and husband Prince William. During a recent visit to Wales, Kate was speaking with admirers when one showed her a picture of her and William during their engagement in 2010. Kate got a kick out of seeing the old photograph and was amused to think that far in the past.