Taylor Swift just may be the biggest thing in music right now, as her October-released 'Red' continues its reign atop the charts, selling several million copies and earning her a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year with its first single, 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.' It's a foregone conclusion that Swift's star power could have provided a serious boost to the new flick 'Les Miserables,' which landed in the multiplex on Christmas Day. However, the film's producer insists that given the box office receipts, the movie didn't actually need Swift's celebrity -- or anyone else's -- to make a killing.
Newcomer Greg Bates made his debut on the country scene with his Top 5 single 'Did It for the Girl' in 2012. While he considers 2012 "the best year of my life," he is looking forward to bigger and better things in 2013. Why stop at a Top 5 song when he's got an album on the horizon and tons of new fans to convert?
It's already 2013 in Australia, which is nearly a day ahead of U.S. local time zones. Country superstar and Season 12 'American Idol' judge Keith Urban is already welcoming in the new year while in Oz. He shared a New Year's Eve photo from Sydney, complete with fireworks going off in the background.
Serving one's country as president is certainly a high-pressure gig. But can come with continued "executive privilege" even after leaving office -- like having one of your favorite country groups perform for you on command when you're sick and need your spirits boosted. George H.W. Bush, who served as the 41st president in the 1990s, has been under the weather for about a month, so when his wife Barbara requested that the Oak Ridge Boys sing for him, they jumped at the chance.
Phillip Phillips, out. Tate Stevens, in! The 2012 'American Idol' winner is being replaced by the 2012 'X Factor' winner on Fox's 'New Year's Eve Live!' event.
Steel Magnolia singer Meghan Linsey is a mom. A canine mom, that is. Linsey adopted a super cute puppy she's named Betty.
Country singer Emmylou Harris has been investigated for a hit-and-run accident that took place on a Los Angeles freeway back in October. The case is currently on the desk of the D.A., who will decide if she needs to be prosecuted.
Jake Owen is set to kick off 2013 on a high note and doing what he does best, which is take the stage and perform. The singer and brand new father -- daughter Pearl was born on Thanksgiving Day -- will headline the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl.
Miley Cyrus, daughter of country singer Billy Ray, offered up her loyal, respectful and soulful cover of Dolly Parton's hit 'Jolene,' penned in 1973, in her 'Backyard Sessions' series. The song was written 19 years before Cyrus was even born, but she does a terrific job with it. Did you know that Parton is Cyrus' godmother? True story!
Miranda Lambert has made no secret that she unfollows her hubby Blake Shelton on Twitter when his comments get to be too much. She might be giving him a smack upside the head, however, when she hears what he said about their sex life in a new interview.
Forget that singing telegram she received this holiday season from her boyfriend, One Direction's Harry Styles. Taylor Swift has revealed that her best Christmas gift -- like, ever -- was from dear ol' dad.
Demi Lovato is remembering the victims from Sandy Hook Elementary this holiday season. The pop singer and 'X Factor' judge turned in a beautiful and soulful cover of Alabama's 'Angels Among Us,' which she released on Christmas Eve in honor of the nearly 30 Newtown, Conn. innocents who were gunned down -- most of them under the age of 7.
