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Bailey Zimmerman at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas^ USA on September 19^ 2025.

The Long Road Festival 2026 to feature Bailey Zimm...

March 20, 2026 @ 4:43 am
The Long Road Festival is set to make its highly anticipated return to Stanford Hall in Leicestershire, running from August 27–30, 2026. Now in its seventh year, the event—widely regarded as the UK’s largest outdoor celebration of...
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Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry performs in part of Brad Paisley's Virtual Reality Tour 2012 at Sleep Train Amphitheatre on July 26^ 2012 in Wheatland^ California.

The Band Perry returns with the track ‘Psycholog...

March 20, 2026 @ 4:40 am
After nearly a decade, The Band Perry – now featuring Kimberly Perry and husband Johnny Costello – is stepping back into the spotlight with the release of “Psychological,” marking the group’s first new song in nine years....
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Willie Nelson performs at LOCKN' Festival in Arrington^ VA. Arrington^ VA/USA - 9/7/2014

Willie Nelson announces 79th solo studio album, ...

March 19, 2026 @ 4:40 am
As he nears his 93rd birthday, Willie Nelson shows no intention of slowing down. The country icon has announced Dream Chaser, his 79th solo studio album—and an astonishing 156th overall—set for release on May 29th. Dream Chaser...
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Dierks Bentley performs live at the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee^ Wisconsin^ United States on August 30^ 2013

Dierks Bentley sets date for Off The Map 2026 Tour

March 19, 2026 @ 4:40 am
Country star Dierks Bentley has revealed plans for his upcoming Off the Map Tour, a limited summer run that will bring his live show to amphitheaters across the United States. The six-week trek follows Bentley’s spring stadium...
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Jason Aldean performs onstage during the 9th Annual ACM Honors at the Ryman Auditorium on September 1^ 2015 in Nashville^ Tennessee.

Jason Aldean drops new music ahead of album releas...

March 18, 2026 @ 4:40 am
Jason Aldean is gearing up for a busy year with new music and a major tour. The singer recently scored his 31st career No. 1 at country radio with How Far Does a Goodbye Go, and soon...
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Ringo Starr attends "Echo In The Canyon" Los Angeles Premiere at The Arclight Cinerama Dome^ Los Angeles^ CA on May 23^ 2019

Ringo Starr returning to country music with new al...

March 18, 2026 @ 4:30 am
Ringo Starr is continuing his return to country and Americana with a new album, Long Long Road, arriving April 24. The 10-song project follows last year’s Look Up and once again finds Starr teaming with producer and...
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Luke Combs performs live at ao arena manchester uk. Manchester^ United Kingdom^ 17th october 2023

Luke Combs previews new album with the song “I A...

March 17, 2026 @ 4:40 am
Luke Combs has released a new single, I Ain’t No Cowboy, as he continues building anticipation for his forthcoming album The Way I Am, set for release this Friday, March 20th. I Ain’t No Cowboy was written by Combs...
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Jelly Roll performs at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium supporting on Post Malone's The BIG ASS World Tour London^ UK - September 20^ 2025

Jelly Roll to launch headlining “The Little A** ...

March 17, 2026 @ 3:20 am
Jelly Roll has unveiled a limited 2026 summer tour dubbed “The Little ASS Shed Tour,” a short headlining run designed to showcase his music in more intimate outdoor venues. The 11-date trek begins May 28 in West...
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Dustin Lynch performs during the 'Kick The Dust Up' Tour at Vanderbilt Stadium on July 11^ 2015 in Nashville^ Tennessee.

Dustin Lynch and Chase Rice teaming up for co-head...

March 16, 2026 @ 4:40 am
Dustin Lynch and Chase Rice are teaming up for a co-headlining show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Col. on April 22, it was announced today. A percentage of the ticket proceeds will benefit the Wildland Firefighter...
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Country recording artist Dustin Lynch performs during the 'Kick The Dust Up' Tour at Vanderbilt Stadium on July 11^ 2015 in Nashville^ Tennessee.

Dustin Lynch returning to Las Vegas for Club Set r...

March 16, 2026 @ 4:40 am
Country star Dustin Lynch is heading back to the stage at Wynn Las Vegas in 2026, expanding his unique club-style residency with Wynn Nightlife. The performances continue his distinction as the venue’s first country artist to host...
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A fan wears the jersey of injured Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz in a mall. Minneapolis^ MN/USA- February 1^ 2018

Vikings bolster QB depth with return of veteran Ca...

March 20, 2026 @ 4:55 am
The Minnesota Vikings have brought back veteran quarterback Carson Wentz on a one-year contract, reinforcing a reshaped quarterback group ahead of a pivotal season. Wentz, 33, returns after making five starts for Minnesota last year, stepping in...
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Pistons star Cade Cunningham sidelined with collap...

March 20, 2026 @ 4:50 am
The Detroit Pistons will be without their top player for the immediate future after Cade Cunningham was diagnosed with a collapsed left lung, a setback expected to keep him out for at least two weeks. A post...
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The University of Louisville (UofL) is a public university in Louisville^ Kentucky. The University of Louisville has an enrollment of about 23 thousand students. LOUISVILLE^ KY^ USA - NOV. 20^ 2016

Louisville standout Mikel Brown Jr. sidelined for ...

March 19, 2026 @ 4:55 am
Louisville will begin its NCAA Tournament run without one of its most important players, as freshman standout Mikel Brown Jr. has been ruled out for both the first round and a potential second-round matchup due to a...
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WNBA, players close in on landmark labor deal ahea...

March 19, 2026 @ 4:50 am
After more than a year of tense negotiations, the WNBA and its players’ union have reached a verbal agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, marking a major step forward for the league just weeks before the...
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Aerial shot of LoanDepot Park with skyscrapers and office buildings in the city skyline^ lush green palm trees and cars on the street in Miami Florida USA Miami Florida USA - 11 -12-2024

Venezuela defeats the United States 3-2 to capture...

March 18, 2026 @ 5:29 am
Venezuela claimed its first-ever World Baseball Classic championship with a dramatic 3–2 victory over the United States on Tuesday night at loanDepot park in Miami. The game opened with Venezuela taking control early, building a 2–0 lead...
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Entertainment Headlines

John Stamos at the Wonka Los Angeles Premiere at the Village Theater on December 9^ 2023 in Westwood^ CA

‘The Hunting Wives’ Season 2 expands cast with...

March 20, 2026 @ 4:20 am
Season 2 of The Hunting Wives is adding several new faces as production moves forward on the upcoming episodes for Netflix. John Stamos, Dale Dickey, and Cam Gigandet are set to appear in guest roles during the...
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BURBANK^ CA/USA - MAY 2^ 2015: ABC Television Center building and Logo. ABC is a television broadcast corporation in the United States.

‘The Bachelorette’ Season 22 starring Taylor F...

March 20, 2026 @ 4:20 am
ABC has abruptly halted plans to air the upcoming season of The Bachelorette, just days before its scheduled premiere. Season 22, which was set to debut Sunday, will no longer move forward following recent developments involving its...
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Bill Lawrence^ Luke Tennie^ Michael Urie^ Lukita Maxwell^ Christa Miller^ Harrison Ford^ Jason Segel^ Jessica Williams and Ted McGinley Apple TV+’s ‘Shrinking’ FYC May 18^ 2025

Apple TV orders Season 4 of ‘Shrinking’

March 19, 2026 @ 4:20 am
Apple TV+ is continuing its run with the popular comedy “Shrinking,” confirming the series will return for a fourth season. The show stars Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Ted McGinley and Michael Urie. The...
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Tyler Perry at the premiere for The Six Triple Eight at the Egyptian Theatre. LOS ANGELES^ CA. December 03^ 2024

BET+ to be absorbed into Paramount+ following buyo...

March 19, 2026 @ 3:50 am
The standalone streaming platform BET+ will soon be phased out, with its library moving to Paramount+ as part of a broader strategy to expand the reach of BET programming. The transition comes after Paramount Skydance purchased the...
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Jon Hamm at the 30th Vanity Fair Oscar Party. LOS ANGELES^ USA. March 10^ 2024

Jon Hamm’s ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ re...

March 18, 2026 @ 4:20 am
Apple TV+ has already ordered a third season of the Jon Hamm–led drama “Your Friends & Neighbors” ahead of the show’s upcoming second season. The announcement came alongside a short teaser for Season 2, which premieres April...
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