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Carrie Underwood Emotional on Return to American Idol (watch!)

Keith GirardApril 5, 2013

Carrie Underwood, one of “American Idol’s” true success stories, made a somewhat emotional return to the show last night (Apr. 4) and performed her new single, “See You Again.” Ah… those were the days. Underwood was a season four contestant who went on to win the Idol crown in 2005....

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Taylor Swift Down Under Mingles With Fans in Australia (video)

Keith GirardNovember 28, 2012

Taylor Swift was spotted in Australia making the rounds to promote her new album, Red, ahead of her star turn on Aria Awards Thursday night, which is actually tonight by U.S. time standards. The awards show is Australia’s version of the Grammy Awards in the United States, but she’ll only be performing as a special guest. Her new album is not up for any awards. ...

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Hank Williams Jr. Fires Back… in Song! Slams Fox (video)

Keith GirardOctober 10, 2011

Country singer Hank Williams Jr. is lashing back the best way he knows how over his comments comparing President Obama to Hitler. He’s written a song, ironically, slamming Fox News, ESPN and America....

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Hank Williams Jr. Sacked by ESPN Over Obama Slur (video)

Keith GirardOctober 4, 2011

Hank Williams Jr., a good ‘ole boy if there ever was one, has been sacked by sports network ESPN, for comparing President Obama to Adolph Hitler and calling the president “the enemy.”...

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