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Sam Elliott on '1883' and achieving his best at 78: 'There's not going to be a better one'
Read full article: Sam Elliott on '1883' and achieving his best at 78: 'There's not going to be a better one'āYellowstoneā fans or those curious about what all the fuss is about can now catch how the saga of a wealthy rancher family began, migrating west in ā1883.ā.
Female country stars to join Wynonna Judd on tour this fall
Read full article: Female country stars to join Wynonna Judd on tour this fallCountry stars Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Brandi Carlile, Little Big Town, Martina McBride and Ashley McBryde will join Wynonna Judd on tour this fall after the sudden death of her mother and musical partner, Naomi Judd.
New this week: Roddy Ricch, 'Swan Song' and 'The Larkins'
Read full article: New this week: Roddy Ricch, 'Swan Song' and 'The Larkins'This weekās new entertainment releases include a new album from rapper Roddy Ricch, a prequel to the TV series āYellowstoneā on Paramount+ and Italian filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino's āThe Hand of God.ā.
Country artist Cam confronts hard truths on 'The Otherside'
Read full article: Country artist Cam confronts hard truths on 'The Otherside'Country singer Cam poses in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 to promote her second album The Otherside. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)NASHVILLE, Tenn. ā The five-year journey between albums for country singer Cam was an evolution in coming to grips with hard truths about a music industry that had left her a bit bruised but not broken. But two years ago, Cam decided to walk away from Sony Nashvilleās imprint Arista citing different values, but remaining under Sony on the RCA Record label based in New York. The title track, a meticulously crafted country dance track, was co-written with acclaimed Swedish dance artist Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling. She knew what she was getting into when she heard Smithās easily recognizable voice on the demo for āHappier For You,ā a melancholic country song that fit well with Cam's aesthetic of moody and introspective country tunes.
'The West Wing' cast reunites again, this time for a book
Read full article: 'The West Wing' cast reunites again, this time for a bookNEW YORK ā The stars of āThe West Wingā are once again joining together, this time for a book about the award-winning White House television drama. On Monday, Dutton announced that it had acquired āWhat's Next: A Citizen's Guide to The West Wing,ā organized by actors Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack, with the participation of Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, Allison Janney and series creator Aaron Sorkin among others. āWhat's Nextā will combine memories of the NBC program, which ran from 1999-2006, with āa powerful case for competent and empathetic leadership, and for hope and optimism in what lies ahead," according to Dutton, which has not set a release date. In a joint statement, Fitzgerald and McCormack said the book was "for the millions of fans who love the show, and also to show how that love, hope and optimism it has engendered has been channeled into real world service and action. The series won four consecutive best drama series Emmy Awards beginning in 2000.
New this week: Patty Smyth, 'The Right Stuff' and 'Time'
Read full article: New this week: Patty Smyth, 'The Right Stuff' and 'Time'Hereās a collection curated by The Associated Pressā entertainment journalists of whatās arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. ā AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSICā Jay-Zās Roc Nation entertainment company has curated an album focused on social justice to be released Friday. ā Itās taken nearly three decades but Scandal rocker Patty Smyth is releasing her first album of original material on Friday. Fans of that show will find similar style, cars, clothes and alpha male energy in āThe Right Stuff,ā an eight-part series based on Tom Wolfe's book. The show, about demon-hunting brothers Dean and Sam Winchester (Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki), debuted the same year as YouTube.
Faith Hill Calls for Mississippi to Change State Flag
Read full article: Faith Hill Calls for Mississippi to Change State FlagFaith Hill is urging Mississippi to update its flag. The Mississippi flag features the Confederate emblem. "Now, it is time for the world to meet the Mississippi of today and not the Mississippi of 1894 (when the MS legislature voted on the current flag)." "I urge the Mississippi legislature to vote tomorrow Friday, June 26 on ONE NEW FLAG, one that represents ALL of the citizens of Mississippi." RELATED CONTENT:Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Perform Intimate Duet on CMT's 'Feed The Front Line' SpecialTim McGraw on Why Quarantine Hasn't Changed His Relationship With Faith HilTim McGraw Says Faith Hill Told Him to 'Get Over Yourself' Before He Lost 40 Pounds (Exclusive)
More celebs join Michelle Obama's voter outreach drive
Read full article: More celebs join Michelle Obama's voter outreach driveNEW YORK, NY ā Election Day is over, but Michelle Obama is still trying to get out the vote. Obama is already a co-chair, along with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Faith Hill, Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson, and basketball star Chris Paul. When We Vote, a nonprofit, describes itself as a nonpartisan group dedicated to increasing voter participation. The announcement Thursday marks a year until the 2020 elections, which includes the presidential race. ___This story has been corrected to delete incorrect reference that the 2020 general elections are happening a year to the date of Thursday.