20 Artists Who Crossed Over to Country (and How They Fared): Beyoncé, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Bon Jovi and More

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic CMA Fest has announced its lineup for the festival’s 2024 edition, taking place in Nashville June 6-9, and as usual, the roster for the nightly stadium shows is a who’s who of recent country charttoppers and awards contenders, with Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson foremost among the newer crop of headliners. The names gracing the Nissan Stadium main stage lineup aren’t entirely that fresh.

Even though he was third in line to the throne when he was born on 10 March, 1964, the Duke of Edinburgh never faced any realistic prospect of becoming King in the UK - but he almost did abroad! This surprising revelation comes from an odd request made to Prince Edward back in 1994.The Line of Succession is something that can't be changed based on personal preference, but it seems one foreign country didn't quite understand this. In 1994, during a time of big changes in their country, Estonia asked Prince Edward to become their head of state. Buckingham Palace kindly turned down this "charming" offer.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly feeling 'left out' of King Charles' plans for the future of the monarchy. The pair, who left royal duties four years ago to start a new life in Montecito, California, might be considering a return to the UK following the King's cancer diagnosis.

During the last four years, several relationships between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and members of both of their families have deteriorated - namely with both of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's grandfathers, King Charles and Thomas Markle. It is these important relationships which the young royals - who are aged just four and two - are missing out on.

It's 2024 and that means... it's a leap year - so, according to tradition, today - February 29th - is the one day, which only comes around every four years, that women across the world can propose to their partners.

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, who’ve played against each other three times in the past, will face off in Las Vegas, in a Netflix tournament that will be broadcast all over the word. Here’s what you should know about the event: Rafa Nadal opens up about the ‘radical’ change of being a parentRafa Nadal talks about fatherhood for the first timeThe match is a part of “The Netflix Slam,” a program where Nadal and Alcaraz’s face off will be the main event. There will be other players involved though, and the expert commentary of personalities like John McEnroe, Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Jim Courier, and Mary Joe Fernández.

Shamima Begum has been described as "untrustworthy and shows no remorse" by a Tory peer. It comes after she lost her latest attempt to overturn the Government's decision to take away her British citizenship.

Thania Garcia Just one week after Beyoncé became the first Black woman to lead Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with her twangy “Texas Hold ‘Em,” the single now reigns over the publication’s all-genre-inclusive Hot 100 songs list. “Texas Hold ‘Em,” along with the single “16 Carriages,” was released during the Super Bowl and later debuted on the Hot 100 at No. 2.

Kneecap have performed their collaborative song with Fontaines DC’s Grian Chatten, ‘Better Way To Live’, live on Ireland’s Late Late Show yesterday (February 23) – check out the moment below.Speaking about the song upon its release last November, Kneecap explained that the song “is all about finding that little spark of joy in the monotony, in the day-to-day things that you barely bat an eye at.“In between the moments of that repetitive lift of the pint, or spark of a cigarette, there is an opportunity for bliss. underneath that constant noise, there is a silence that can breathe new life and inspiration breaking through the mundane.”As well as the performance, the band, made up of Mo Chara, Moglai Bap and DJ Próvaí, spoke to host of the show, Patrick Kielty, about their upcoming biopic and political views.The band wore pro-Palestinian badges on the show and told host Kielty: “That’s why we’re here — to highlight the genocide that’s happening in Palestine at the moment.” DJ Próvaí also took his jacket off to show Kielty and the audience he was wearing a Palestine national football shirt.

Dan Edgar has revealed his new romance with Ella Rae Wise, after splitting from Amber Turner last year. Dan, 33, and Ella, 23, had reportedly grown close during a TOWIE cast trip to Bali. It comes just a couple of years after the new couple had made headlines after Ella accused her now-boyfriend of acting 'inappropriately' during a night out.

What’s cuter than Zendaya promoting her new movie while playing with puppies?? Zendaya promoting her new movie, playing with puppies, AND gushing about Tom Holland!

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The roll that country star Jelly Roll is on will make itself felt in arenas in the late summer and fall of 2024, as the singer has laid out an itinerary that has him headlining big-sized halls in 37 U.S. cities over a two-month period. The “Beautifully Broken” tour starts Aug.

A damning report has ­highlighted the “catastrophic failure” of the Scottish ­Government to remobilise the NHS after the pandemic.

Beyoncé has become the first Black woman to reach Number One on the US country chart with her new single ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’.The singer released the song earlier this month when announcing her eighth studio album ‘Renaissance Act II’, which is due to arrive on March 29. She also shared the track ’16 Carriages’ from the upcoming record.Now, ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ has topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart – making Bey the first Black female artist to achieve this feat.She is also the second solo female act – with no accompanying featured artists – to debut at Number One, with Taylor Swift achieving this in 2021 with her re-recorded versions of ‘Love Story’ and ‘All Too Well’.Additionally, Beyoncé is the first woman to top both the Hot Country Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hip Songs charts since these run-downs began in 1958.

Beyoncé continues to break barriers.

Thania Garcia Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s “Vultures” is the No. 1 album in the United States this week despite the 16-song set getting major pushback from streaming platforms for West’s antisemitic behavior. The album was temporarily removed from streaming services just a few days after its release on Feb.

Girls Aloud stars Cheryl, Kimberley Walsh, Nicola Roberts and Nadine Coyle looked glam as they headed to an event together during London Fashion Week.The singers hit the town ahead of their 20-year anniversary tour later this year. Cheryl, 40, Kimberley, 42, Nadine, 38, and Nicola, 38, attended the the Perfect Magazine and AMI Paris party on 19 February at Dovetale restaurant together.The foursome looked red carpet ready as they partied the night away at the glitzy event at 1 Hotel Mayfair. Cheryl certainly turned heads, as the singer debuted a chic new hairstyle at the party.

Marta Balaga No surprises there: Sex and crime still work when it comes to attracting viewers. But even when playing with familiar tropes, it’s crucial to add complexity to stories and characters, Fremantle’s Jamie Lynn argued on a roof table at the Berlinale Series Market. “Easy is not always best.

Christopher Nolan has won the BAFTA Award for best director for “Oppenheimer.” In his acceptance speech, he said that while his film ended on a “dramatically necessary note of despair,” he wanted to spotlight the “individuals and organizations who have fought long and hard to reduce the number of nuclear weapons in the world.” “In accepting this I do just want to acknowledge their efforts and point out they show the necessity and potential of efforts for peace,” he added. The British director also said that it was an “incredible honor to be back home, to get this from BAFTA, in the festival hall where my my mum and dad used to drag me to make me have some culture.

Prince William has reportedly told his close friends that Prince Harry won't be accepted back into the royal fold anytime soon. It's thought the Prince of Wales doesn't think his brother, or his wife, Suits actress, Meghan Markle can be "trusted," due to their turbulent history within the monarchy. King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer earlier this month and will be slowing things down in terms of his responsibilities and public duties while he undergoes treatment.