Daily Archives: March 24, 2026

Actor Vince Vaughn tore into late night television and explained why he thinks it’s going by the wayside in a recent interview with Theo Von (couple of Vaughns/Vons cutting it up). It’s no secret that programs like The Tonight Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live! aren’t the juggernauts that they used to be. Network television used to be the end goal… now it’s falling behind, and struggling to keep up with modern media. If you were looking for a sign that late night television […]

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Jeff Webb, founder of Varsity Spirit and a key figure in modern cheerleading, has died at 76 following an accident. He was also a former mentor to late activist Charlie Kirk. Continue reading…

Chip Taylor, the man who crafted memorable hits like “Angel of the Morning” by Juice Newton, plus “Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)” by Janis Joplin, has died at the age of 86. Perhaps his biggest success was The Troggs’ weirdly wacky track, “Wild Thing.” (It’s a glorious mashup of 1960s novelty song and surreal […]

The post Songwriter of ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning’ Dies at 86: RIP Chip Taylor appeared first on Wide Open Country.

It looked like a scene straight out of Reacher, the hit Prime Video drama starring Alan Ritchson.  We reported yesterday about an incident involving Ritchson and his neighbor. The actor was riding his green Kawasaki bike near his home in the quiet Nashville suburb of Brentwood with his children when a neighbor confronted him about the noise.  After […]

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Lainey Wilson is at the peak of her singing career. She has major awards aplenty to prove the point. As is the case with many legendary singers like Lady Gaga, Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, Elvis Presley, and more, she is branching out into acting. Acting and singing are not that far apart. Both involve storytelling. […]

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The Utah Jazz has started this tradition, and it’s now in its third year of operation. This isn’t the only initiative they’ve funded, either.

The post Heartwarming Moment Elderly Utah Jazz Fans Offered “Over-90s Night” by Owner appeared first on Wide Open Country.

He was the heartbeat of Colter Wall’s backing band The Scary Prairie Boys for over a decade. But beyond all of this, Jason Simpson was a valued member of the music community in Kentucky.

The post Colter Wall Bass Player, Revered Musician Jason Simpson Has Died first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Once you see the videos, you’ll understand why. Police in Brentwood, Tennessee, a wealthy suburb just outside of Nashville, have announced that no charges will be filed against actor Alan Ritchson after an altercation that left his neighbor with a busted up face over the weekend. The incident happened on Sunday, and quickly went viral when video was posted by TMZ showing the Reacher and Titans actor punching his neighbor in the middle of their street. 🚨🎥 EXCLUSIVE: “Reacher” star Alan […]

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Marshals’ first season isn’t even over, and another Yellowstone spinoff is already on the horizon. What a time to be alive! Despite what actor Cole Hauser has said in the past, the new show’s name is Dutton Ranch, and it will focus on the characters of Beth Dutton and Kip Wheeler after the events of Yellowstone’s finale in Dec. 2024. What Will […]

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Luke Combs is taking a stand against the industry’s networking game, prioritizing family over awards and fame. What does this mean for his future in country music? Continue reading…