Trailblazing Celebrity Chef Dead at 49 After “Fighting for Her Life”

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WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 14: Chef Elle Simone Scott speaks at a press conference organized to deliver 1.5 million petitions to the USDA to Save School Lunches on November 14, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Parents Together)
Elle Simone Scott

Elle Simone Scott has died at the age of 49.  TMZ reported that the celebrity chef, author, and television personality died on Jan 5 after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She was perhaps best known for her appearances on the PBS program America’s Test Kitchen, where she was the first Black woman to appear regularly. Chef Carla Hall said […]

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Fans Boycott Country Star’s Tour Over Minnesota Day Care Joke, While Others Simply Laugh It Off

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 07: Chris Lane performs during the Wags & Walks Benefit Concert at Skydeck on Broadway on October 07, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images)
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Chris Lane is preparing to hit the road with Lauren Alaina and Rascal Flatts for the latter’s “Life Is a Highway” tour. It kicks off next week in Raleigh, North Carolina.  But because of a recent clip that the “I Don’t Know About You” singer posted on TikTok, some fans might be skipping his set […]

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Young Fan Gets Thrill of a Lifetime When She Meets Her Idol HARDY

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Artists in the country music community are very generous people. They always jump in to help others with whatever resources they can gather. Sometimes, they visit with youngsters who are dealing with health challenges. Those special one-to-one meet and greets lift kids’ and their families’ spirits so much. Recently HARDY had the opportunity to spend […]

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Is Billy Bob Thornton Leaving ‘Landman’? Everything You Need To Know

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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 16: Billy Bob Thornton attends the UK premiere for the second season of hit Paramount+ series “Landman” in Leicester Square on November 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for Paramount+ )
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The second season of the hit Paramount+ series Landman has broken numerous viewing records. The Taylor Sheridan drama follows Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) as he navigates the complexities of the oil business. The show also stars Demi Moore, Michelle Randolph, Ali Larter, and Sam Elliot.  The season opener is the most-watched premiere for any original series […]

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Hall of Fame Country Hit-Maker and Songwriter Dead at 78

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NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 23: Honoree Jim McBride attends the 2017 Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Awards at Music City Center on October 23, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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Jim McBride has died at the age of 78.  The Alabama Hall of Fame announced the Huntsville native’s death yesterday, Jan. 7. McBride began his career at 18. Some of his songs were featured on the hit variety show Hee Haw in the 1970s. However, after an initial lack of success in music, he found work at […]

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