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Jelly Roll granted pardon by Tennessee governor in Christmas season clemency decision

December 19, 2025

Jelly Roll granted pardon by Tennessee governor in Christmas season clemency decision

Country musician Jelly Roll's redemption story reaches a new milestone as Tennessee governor Bill Lee grants pardon for past felony convictions, clearing his record.

Coldplay kiss cam scandal woman admits ‘couple of High Noons’ fueled embarrassing, career-ending moment

December 18, 2025

Coldplay kiss cam scandal woman admits ‘couple of High Noons’ fueled embarrassing, career-ending moment

The woman from the viral Coldplay kiss cam scandal speaks out about accountability, bad decisions and the price she paid for inappropriate workplace behavior.

Sharon Osbourne breaks down as she reveals Ozzy's final words before his death: 'Kiss me…hug me tight’

December 15, 2025

Sharon Osbourne breaks down as she reveals Ozzy's final words before his death: 'Kiss me…hug me tight’

Sharon Osbourne reveals Ozzy's heartbreaking final words to her before the Black Sabbath legend died following a heart attack in July.

Pop star SZA lashes out at White House for ‘Evil n Boring’ deportation post using her song

December 12, 2025

Pop star SZA lashes out at White House for ‘Evil n Boring’ deportation post using her song

Pop star SZA joined Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo in condemning the Trump administration for incorporating their music into immigration enforcement content.

Taylor Swift fires back with four-word message to critics who tell her to 'go away'

December 11, 2025

Taylor Swift fires back with four-word message to critics who tell her to 'go away'

Taylor Swift responds to critics telling her to "give someone else a turn," saying "'I don't want to'" during candid "Late Show" interview with Stephen Colbert.

Jelly Roll says lifelong gun ban as a felon should have 'path to redemption,' wants his right to hunt back

December 10, 2025

Jelly Roll says lifelong gun ban as a felon should have 'path to redemption,' wants his right to hunt back

Jelly Roll seeks a Tennessee pardon to regain hunting rights after a violent offense conviction. The country star discussed gun restrictions on parole.

South Korean K-pop stars BTS hit the right note of how to wield cultural power

December 10, 2025

South Korean K-pop stars BTS hit the right note of how to wield cultural power

BTS's decision to complete military service instead of seeking exemptions shows how South Korea's soft power strategy could validate cultural influence.

Country music duo shock fans as they announce 'heartbreaking' split after 15 years together

December 9, 2025

Country music duo shock fans as they announce 'heartbreaking' split after 15 years together

Country music duo Maddie & Tae announce temporary break to focus on family while maintaining friendship. Tae steps back, Maddie pursues solo career.

Country star Raul Malo dead at 60

December 9, 2025

Country star Raul Malo dead at 60

Grammy-winning Raul Malo, lead singer of The Mavericks, died Monday after battling colon cancer and rare leptomeningeal disease since early 2024. He was 60.

John Rich says gambling addiction became 'gross' misuse of God-given success

December 9, 2025

John Rich says gambling addiction became 'gross' misuse of God-given success

From gambling addiction to fighting child trafficking: John Rich shares his journey and new mission with single "The Righteous Hunter."