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Nov142019 by adminNo Comments

Garth Brooks, Kacey Musgraves, Luke Combs win big at the CMAs

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Nov. 13 (UPI) -- Garth Brooks won the top prize of Entertainer of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville on Wednesday. Kacey Musgraves was named Female Vocalist of the Year and Maren Morris' Girl earned the Album of the Year honor. Luke Combs took home the statuettes for Male Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year for "Beautiful Crazy." Old Dominion was voted Vocal Group of the Year and Dan + Shay won the Vocal Duo of the Year accolade. The Musical Event of the Year award went to "Old Town Road (Remix)" by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus. Blake Shelton won the Single of the Year prize for his song "God's Country" and Ashley McBryde was deemed New Artist of the Year. Hosts Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, and Dolly Parton, along with about a dozen other female...

Sep262019 by adminNo Comments

Seattle Seahawks sign TE Luke Willson following Nick Vannett trade

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Sept. 25 (UPI) -- The Seattle Seahawks signed free-agent tight end Luke Willson after trading away Nick Vannett to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Seahawks announced Wednesday that the team agreed to terms with Willson. Seattle agreed to trade Vannett to the Steelers on Tuesday for a fifth-round draft pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Seattle selected Willson in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Rice. He spent the first five seasons of his career with the Seahawks, catching 89 passes for 1,129 yards and 11 touchdowns. Willson signed with the Detroit Lions last season and had a lackluster campaign, recording 13 receptions for only 87 yards and no scores in 14 regular-season games. After leaving the Lions, Willson spent the off-season with the Oakland Raiders. He failed to make the team'...

Sep212019 by adminNo Comments

Famous birthdays for Sept. 21: Dave Coulier, Luke Wilson

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Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Virgo. They include: -- Louis Joliet, French-Canadian explorer of the Mississippi River, in 1645 -- U.S. first lady Margaret Taylor in 1788 -- British author/historian H.G. Wells in 1866 -- Animator Chuck Jones in 1912 -- Actor Larry Hagman in 1931 -- Singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen in 1934 -- Radio talk show host Diane Rehm in 1936 (age 83) -- Journalist Bill Kurtis in 1940 (age 79) -- Television producer Jerry Bruckheimer in 1943 (age 76) -- Comedian Fannie Flagg in 1944 (age 75) -- Author Stephen King in 1947 (age 72) File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI -- Guitarist Don Felder in 1947 (age 72) -- Comedian Bill Murray in 1950...

Sep12019 by adminNo Comments

Vasyl Lomachenko seeks unification fight and promises UK return after convincing victory over Luke Campbell

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Vasyl Lomachenko promises he will return to fight in the UK after his stunning win over Luke Campbell at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday night.The Ukrainian knocked Campbell down in the 11th round and claimed a unanimous decision by two scores of 119-108 and one of 118-109. Getty Images - Getty Lomachenko delivered a boxing clinic at the O2 While the judges’ scorecards were arguably a little harsh on the Hull fighter, Lomachenko underlined just why he is regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet as he took another step towards becoming the undisputed champion in the 135lb division. The victory saw him retain his WBA and WBO lightweight titles and scoop the vacant WBC crown. ...

Sep292017 by adminNo Comments

Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie confirmed as 'American Idol' judges

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Sept. 29 (UPI) --American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has announced Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie will join Katy Perry at the judges' table this season."So who wants to start the @americanidol group chat? @katyperry @lukebryanonline @lionelrichie #TheNextIdol," Seacrest tweeted Friday."SO excited, I feel like DANCING ON THE CEILING. Time to KICK THE DUST UP@lukebryanonline @lionelrichie let's do this @AmericanIdol thing," Perry posted."Luke and Lionel are the perfect additions to round out our panel of judges for American Idol on ABC," Channing Dungey, president of ABC Entertainment, said in a statement. "In their respective genres of music, both Luke and Lionel possess insurmountable popularity and award-winning talent that are undeniable, and we are lucky that they will help in paving th...