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The rivalry is brewing...or is it?
Monday 08-25-2008 3:54pm ET
 Jessica Simpson often cites legends like Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton as her musical heroes. But who among the newer country artists really impresses her these days? This is a rather suprising answer from the pop turned country star.
"I think it's impressive how many No. 1s Carrie Underwood has," Simpson said with a nervous laugh. "Her choice in songs is really great, and she has an incredible voice. As far as new people, she has one of the strongest voices out there."
So what about this supposed rivalry between the two songbirds? I reported to you yesterday that Jessica Simpson went on a Nashville Radio Station to dispell the article in Allure magazine featuring Carrie Underwood. Jessica admitted Carries's claim that Tony Romo still called her was upsetting, but now it looks like Jessica's laughing it off. Jessica said, quote, "I know it's not true -- I looked at his call log. I'm kidding!" Jessica went on to say, quote, "If Tony wanted to call her or be with her, he would." CLICK HERE for the video.
There's more to the story, though. A few weeks back, several media outlets speculated that Jessica was taking a dig at Carrie, a known vegetarian, when she wore a "Real Girls Eat Meat" t-shirt. Jessica denies these allegations, saying, quote, "I did not know she was a vegetarian and it was definitely not a diss at her by any means."
All this back and forth is a little confusing. I think Jessica Simpson is fighting for a career in country and the comment about being impressed with Carrie Underwood and her singing ability is just a new way to gain fans that she is seriously lacking. Just a thought!
 Send your little lady to school!
Monday 08-25-2008 3:54pm ET
So now that school has officially started, I thought it a good time to share with you something I found online...The ABC's.
These are not your ordinary ABC's mind you. These ABC's teach in the way of Attitude, Beauty, Boys and Dreams. You think this sounds a little odd? Wait 'til you check out the official "LITTLE DIVA'S ABC's". That's right, I said Divas!!
I think my favorite is "J" for jewelry. Every blossoming Diva needs some bling!
"T" is Travel Unlimited, which makes sense when you consider that to be a Diva is to own at least 3 cars and a private jet. Maybe "C" should be for Carbon Footprint!
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Taylor: Fearless
Monday 08-25-2008 3:53pm ET
Taylor Swift is unveiling the cover art for her highly anticipated sophomore album, 'Fearless.' The teen country sensation wrote or co-wrote all 13 tracks on the CD, including the first single, 'Love Story,' which will be released to country radio early next month.
The album doesn't hit stores until November 11, but fans can now pre-order it on www.TheTaylorNation.com. The first 10,000 fans to place their orders early will get the chance to have their own photos included on the album's artwork and on the package's CD ROM.
Crest White Strip Commercial
Wednesday 08-20-2008 2:01pm ET
 So I think this is very funny. Look at the smiles on Bill West, Phil Stacey and me. We look like we are doing an ad campaign for crest white strips right? What can we say, we are just having ourselves a good time!
Check out all the pictures and the exclusive video HERE.
Grillin' with Phil!
Tuesday 08-19-2008 1:15pm ET
Sunday Rose Kidman Urban sighting!!!!
Tuesday 08-19-2008 1:06pm ET
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are in Sydney, Australia this week, introducing baby Sunday Rose to friends and family . . . and trying to avoid a media frenzy. The couple called into local radio station 2day FM and told the morning DJs of their wish for paparazzi to respectfully give them their space during their visit home with their 1-month-old little girl.
"I get the interest," Urban explained. "But at the same time, it's our little girl . . . And sometimes when people come right up in your face, you think, 'Good God, would you do that to anybody else's child?'"
"Keith and I are just appealing to the press to give us a little space, to be able to walk around and show the baby our town," echoed Kidman. "It's scary for her, she's tiny."
"But we're very pleased to be back with our little four-weeker," gushed Urban. "She's just awesome!"
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Tuesday 08-12-2008 3:03pm ET
This is why we should never listen to a celebrity when it comes to making a decision about who to vote for in a Presidential election! I particularly like the last line in this article..."Well said Toby!" Moron... Toby Keith says he's still unsure whether he'll vote for Senator John McCain or Senator Barack Obama in November's presidential election. But, never one to shy away from controversial statements, Keith told conservative radio talk show host Glenn Beck recently that one of the reasons for Obama's popularity is that he "acts ... Caucasian." "I think also that black people would say that he don't talk, act or carry himself as a black person," Keith stated on the program, to which Beck replied, "What does that even mean?" "I don't know what that means," answered the country star. "I'm saying that's what I think that they would say. Even though the black society would pull for him, I still think that they think in the back of their mind that the only reason that he is in is because he talks, acts and carries himself as a Caucasian, but ... I think him and McCain are the two best choices, in my opinion, that we've had in years." While he's often pegged as a a hardcore conservative -- and therefore likely to vote Republican -- Keith is actually a registered Democrat, though he's voted both ways in the past. Keith tells the San Jose Mercury News, "I voted for [Bill] Clinton twice, and I voted for [George W.] Bush twice. Looking back on it, they both made a lot of mistakes. But at the same time, with the people they were running against, I didn't feel like I had a choice." No matter who Keith chooses this time, he wants his fans to choose the candidate they like, and not vote for someone just because he says so. "Why anybody would care who Toby Keith voted for is beyond me," he says. "I'm really digging in and getting myself educated right now, but people need to go educate themselves and not listen to moron celebrities."
Taylor goes for the Gold!
Thursday 08-07-2008 11:09am ET
 A brand-new tune from Taylor Swift is set to premiere on NBC's broadcast of the 2008 Olympic Games. 'Change' will be one of the songs played on daily video highlights during the Olympics. The song was hand selected by Team USA athletes and NBC for its lyrical content about overcoming challenges.
'Change' will be available on iTunes starting this Friday, with all proceeds benefiting Team USA. It will also appear on Swift's upcoming sophomore album, due for release this fall.Introducing the Nashville Star!
Tuesday 08-05-2008 2:46pm ET
Melissa Lawson, a 32-year-old mother of five, is the new 'Nashville Star.' The Texas native beat fellow finalists Gabe Garcia and Shawn Mayer for the title Monday night.
Just after winning, Lawson debuted her new single, 'What If It All Goes Right.' The song will be released to country radio on Tuesday.
Lawson's grand prize is a recording contract with Warner Brothers Nashville, with her first album to be produced by 'Nashville Star' judge, John Rich. He predicted back in June that Lawson would be one of the "main contenders."
But here's the real question: will Melissa Lawson have a real career in Country Music? Her counterparts Buddy Jewel, Brad Cotter and most recently Angela Hacker really haven't been heard from since.
It was Miranda Lambert who pushed through the boundries of country music... even when she was voted off Nashville Star! I hope the best for Melissa, then again with John Rich producing, I sure she will be alright. pretty much everything he touches turns to gold!
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