Mike Coppola, Getty Images Kellie Pickler Brings Moonshine and Music to ‘Ellen’
Kellie Pickler‘s new album is called ’100 Proof,’ and she brought it to ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ both literally and figuratively. She performed ‘Where’s Tammy Wynette,’ which is the first song on the new album. She also gifted Ellen DeGeneres, who had a birthday earlier this week, with a jar of moonshine!
Michael Loccisano, Getty Images Lauren Alaina Lashes Out at Hotel
Lauren Alaina has joined a growing list of country artists using Twitter to voice their displeasure with businesses. Yesterday, the 17-year-old ran into trouble with a hotel that made her and her posse wait for a cab in the cold.
David McNew, Getty Images Are Women Better Than Men When It Comes to Buying a Car?
While the book ‘Women Don’t Ask’ indicates the fairer sex often winds up paying upwards of $1,300 more for a car simply to avoid the sometimes-painful haggling process, a new survey demonstrates women aren’t the pushovers auto-sellers may think they are.
Michael Loccisano / Rick Diamond / Frazer Harrison, Getty Images 2012 ACM Awards Nominees Announced
The Academy of Country Music took a different approach to naming the nominations for the 2012 ACM Awards, inciting a first-time digital press conference via their Facebook page, as opposed to simply posting a list of hopefuls. With help from folks like Reba McEntire, Lionel Richie, Nancy O’Dell of ‘Entertainment Tonight’ and more, the red carpet was rolled out for this year’s event.
jburgin, Flickr JC Penney Gets Rid of Sales in Favor of Permanent Discounts — Dollars and Sense [VIDEO]
For a die-hard shopper, there’s little more frustrating than buying something at full-price, only to see it go on sale shortly thereafter.
To ward that off, retailing giant JC Penney has announced that starting Feb. 1, it’s discounting all merchandise by at least 40 percent — permanently.
Alberto E. Rodriguez / Rick Diamond, Getty Images Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney + More React to Nominations for 2012 ACM Awards
Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift and Jason Aldean were among those who racked up multiple nominations on Thursday morning (Jan. 26) when the Academy of Country Music announced their nominees for the 2012 ACM Awards.
Rob Loud / Michael Loccisano, Getty Images Celebrity Birthdays for January 27 – Mikhail Baryshnikov, Tracy Lawrence and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Age: Dancer, Choreographer and Actor
Occupation: 64
Known For: Being one of the greatest and most legendary male ballet dancers of all time, being the artistic director of the American Ballet Theatre, and an acting career that includes an Oscar nomination for ‘The Turning Point’ and a multi-episode gig on ‘Sex and the City’
Rick Diamond, Getty Images Keith Urban Opens Up About the Difficulty of Vocal Rest
After spending three full weeks on vocal rest to recover from surgery to remove a polyp from his vocal cord, Keith Urban is back and ready to take the stage (and the mic) again. The ‘You’ll Think of Me’ singer will be performing live for the first time since his vocal absence on Feb. 3 at the Grand Ole Opry. In retrospect, he says 21 days of complete silence proved to be quite the challenge — both physically and emotionally — as he tried to recover and also not slip up and speak.
uggboy, Flickr When Is The Cheapest Time to Book a Flight? — Dollars and Sense
If you’re starting to plan your summer vacation, you may think buying your plane tickets months ahead of time is a cost-saving move. But according to a new study, that may not necessarily be true.
SUPER BOWL XLVI – WE PICK ‘EM
Well, we are a broadcast bunch after all. So, we decided (well, actually I decided) to get some input from our crack staff about how they think the big game in Indianapolis will shake out. I asked who they thought would win, the final score and the Most Valuable Player of the game
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