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Carrie Underwood

Ryan Seacrest Announces Major Two-Day Music Festival in Las Vegas

Truth rating: 10
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Ryan Seacrest just announced today that he’s hosting a two-day music festival at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on September 23 and 24.

The iHeartRadio Music Festival, sponsored by Clear Channel Radio, will feature performances by Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, the Black Eyed Peas, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys, Jane’s Addiction, Carrie Underwood, Nicki Minaj, John Meyer, Kelly Clarkson, Usher, and Sting.

Lauren Alaina Kills It on ‘American Idol’

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VIDEO

Lauren Alaina rocked the house on “American Idol” last night, belting out Carrie Underwood’s “Flat on the Floor” and The Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody” on the “Now & Then” themed episode.

Russell Brand Takes the #1 and #2 Spots at the Box Office

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BOX OFFICE

The animated Easter Bunny movie “Hop” and new release “Arthur,” both starring Russell Brand, finished #1 and #2 this weekend at the box office.

“Hop” bounced to the top spot for the second week in a row with $21.7 million in ticket sales, while Brand’s new release, “Arthur,” took in $12.6 million for second place.

Action thriller “Hanna” – not starring Russell Brand – came in third with $12.3 million. What did you see this weekend?

WATCH: Carrie Underwood and Steven Tyler Duet at ACM Awards

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VIDEO

American Idol’s past (Carrie Underwood) and present (Steven Tyler) joined forces at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas tonight, as the two performers sang a duet of her “Undo It,” followed by the Aerosmith staple “Walk This Way.”

ACM Awards Live Stream

ACM Awards 2011

LIVE STREAM

The 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas at 8:00 p.m. ET, with the red carpet LIVE STREAM beforehand!

Grand Ole Opry’s Mel McDaniel Dies

Truth rating: 10
Mel McDaniel

Mel McDaniel, the longtime Grand Ole Opry star, has died following a battle with cancer.

He was 68.

As a country music recording artist, McDaniel scored a number of chart favorites, including “Louisiana Saturday Night” and his #1 hit “Baby’s Got Her Blue Jeans On.”

Carrie Underwood Banned by Ottawa Radio Station After Hubby Trade

Truth rating: 10
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Carrie Underwood isn’t welcome in at least one corner of Canada.

A radio station in Ottawa has BANNED the country star’s music after her NHL player husband, Mike Fisher, was traded from the city’s Senators to the Nashville Predators.

Carrie Underwood’s Hubby Mike Fisher Traded to Nashville

Truth rating: 10
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Good news for Carrie Underwood!

Her husband, NHL player Mike Fisher, was just traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Nashville Predators – meaning he’ll be based right in the heart of the country music industry, where Underwood makes her own professional home.

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