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because she needed a break! The 40-year-old multi-hyphenate announced that she will be taking some time away from the program, ahead of  's fourth season. “I had this conversation with a friend-- I don’t know if balance is the word we should be using,” she tells ET’s Cassie DiLaura.”Because it’s never gonna be perfectly balanced, right? 'Cause everything ebbs and flows.” “I texted the other coaches and the executive producer and everyone and I was like, ‘I’m really sorry, you know, I gotta take a minute.’ And everybody understood it. They’ve been on this ride with me behind the scenes and they get it. Some have gone through similar situations,” she adds.  When it came down to it, it was all about having the summer off to show her children that they come first.  “It was really important I think to show my kids that, yes, Mommy loves work and I love to do what I do, but family is first,” she says.“So, when we need a moment to step back and we need to be together, that’s when you take the time when it is necessary. We need to take those moments," she notes.

“The Voice” is welcoming a brand new judge.

It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.

Maren Morris and Jason Aldean's wife, Brittany Aldean, are at odds after a comment from the latter incited a war of words between them on social media. From the initial remark to a firestorm of backlash on all sides, celebrities and commenters have weighed in on the debate in recent days. Now, Brittany is using the buzz to launch a new business endeavor while Maren is focused on her touring.

All the makings of a good country song. Jason Aldean, LeAnn Rimes, Miranda Lambert and more have been at the center of cheating scandals over the years.

What a year it’s been for music!

making a surprise appearance as the iconic Moonman — now Moonperson — trophy to kick off the show after winning his sordid, sensational defamation trial against ex Amber Heard.Then there was the performance by Global Icon Award winners Red Hot Chili Peppers, who picked up their first VMAs 30 years ago for “Give It Away.” Seeing the dynamic duo of frontman Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea rock the stage just like they were pushing 30 instead of 60 took you back to the golden era of MTV — when the network actually played videos and was a culture-changing force.Even having classic rapper LL Cool J — who has previously hosted the Grammys — as one of this year’s three co-hosts was a throwback.

Red Hot Chili Peppers dedicated their Global Icon award to Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins at the MTV VMAs 2022 tonight (August 28).The band were honoured at the ceremony, which is being co-hosted by Nicki Minaj, Jack Harlow and LL Cool J at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.After performing ‘Black Summer’ and ‘Can’t Stop’, Red Hot Chili Peppers accepted the Global Icon award. As drummer Chad Smith took the microphone, he paid tribute to Hawkins, saying: “There’s another musical icon, global icon, and his name is my brother Taylor Hawkins.

Vanessa Bryant being awarded $16 million to Shakira’s ex Gerard Pique locking lips with his new girlfriend- but it’s been just as exciting on TikTok. With the weekend around the corner, we have a round-up of the 10 best celebrity TikToks of the week.Madonna, who just celebrated her birthday, may officially be the winner of the “Teenage Dirtbag” trend.

It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.

MTV Video Music Awards. The iconic stoner comedy duo will present the Red Hot Chili Peppers with the Global Icon Award, per an MTV rep. The band is also scheduled to perform live at the 2022 MTV VMAs, which air Sunday, August 28 at 8. p.m. ET/PT from Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The long-running band, who have won eight VMAs, will return to the show’s stage for the first time in more than two decades, last performing in 2000 when they received the coveted Video Vanguard Award. They scored their 29th nomination — and first since 2006 — in the best rock category for “Black Summer,” the lead single from their twelfth studio album, “Unlimited Love.” The group — which in 2019 returned to its longest-running lineup of singer Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith and guitarist John Frusciante — has sold more than 60 million albums, won six Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.

MTV VMAs are just days away, and this year’s ceremony will see top artists like Harry Styles, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Drake, and Taylor Swift battle it out for the top awards. Music fans will get to enjoy performances from stars like Nicki Minaj, BLACKPINK, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, in between finding out if their favourite artists have won big. Plus, actor Johnny Depp has been rumoured to be attending the VMAs, dressed as the Moonman mascot, as reported by TMZ.

Blake Shelton has done a major change – plus a serious confession – and fans truly don't know what to think!MORE: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton sleep in a rainbow bed of dreams - watchThe star recently made fans nostalgic when his iconic mullet made an epic return as he promoted his brand new song, No Body, and it got him thinking about both his upbringing and the early stages of his country music career.He has taken to Instagram to share behind-the-scenes of the music video, and the mullet comeback, and just revealed how much having the hairstyle again has impacted him.WATCH: Gwen Stefani serenades BlakeMORE: Blake Shelton shares his delight as he reveals exciting The Voice updateIn a video where he is seen sporting western attire, with a guitar on his hand, and of course, the mullet, Blake confessed: "You know I'm just realizing that something hasn't felt right over the last fifteen or so years…"He goes on to flip his hair back and forth to show off the old-new look, and admits to his fans: "I'm starting to realize what has been missing."In the caption, the singer wrote: "Yep, all is finally right again…" and he promptly sparked a heated debate among fans as they divided themselves into team mullet or team no mullet.A post shared by Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton)The star's mullet confessionEach side was quite adamant about their position, with those who opted for his modern haircut writing: "That's a BIG NO!" and: "Just say no to mullets!!" as well as: "Please be extensions," plus another added: "You look much better with the short hair.

in July 2021. While the couple, who as judges on NBC’s in 2014, do not share any children together, is a stepfather to her three sons with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale: 16-year-old Kingston, 13-year-old Zuma, and eight-year-old Apollo. “Look, I love music and I love The Voice.

amilo, Grupo Firme, Demi Lovato, Anitta and Missy Elliot, and more.Sebastian Yatra, who just nabbed 4 Billboard Latin Music Award nominations, released his first Spanish-Arabic song, “ULAYEH.” FT Moroccan singer Nouaman Belaiachi the song further showcases the multi-platinum artist’s versatility across music genresGlobal superstars BLACKPINK unveiled their new single and music video, “Pink Venom” which amassed over 75 million views in less than 24 hours. The euphoric and empowering song is the lead single from Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa’s anticipated sophomore album, BORN PINK.Camilo and Grupo Firme collaborate for the first time with the fun song and music video “Alaska.” “We met in a hotel hallway and, since then, told each other we wanted to make music together,” Camilo wrote on Instagram ahead of its release.

New Music Friday! It's every audiophile's favorite day of the week, and some of our favorite artists from all different genres have blessed us with new tunes.Demi Lovato shared her latest album, featuring the fiery, viral anthem «29.» K-pop sensations BLACKPINK dropped their latest single, «Pink Venom.» Maren Morris and Zedd teamed up again for a new single, «Make You Say,» featuring BEAUZ. And Blake Shelton brought back his '90s mullet for the music video for his latest, «No Body.» Ahead of 88rising's Head In The Clouds Festival this weekend, Thai rapper MILLI and Chinese singer Jackson Wang partnered on a new single, «Mind Games.» Both artists will be performing at the Los Angeles festival, alongside acts like mxmtoon, keshi, Jay Park and more.Also new this week, new singles from Offset, Anitta feat.

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are about to face off on for the first time as a married couple — and it seems like the honeymoon is over!In ET's exclusive promo for the upcoming 22nd season of NBC's singing competition, the two aren't holding back as Gwen returns to the show as a coach for the first time since her season 19 victory — as well as the first time since she tied the knot with Blake in July 2021. But her hubby, 's most-decorated winner, isn't going to let his wife have any freebies!«Have you guys made a rule that you won't get into real fights?» asks new coach Camila Cabello, who's caught in the «marriage sandwich» as she sits between Blake and Gwen.«No,» Blake answers simply, even going so far as to block his wife, turn off the stage lights and mute Gwen's mic as she pleads her case to a prospective team member!«We're gonna fight!» Gwen assures. Watch the full promo below.ET spoke with Gwen ahead of the season as she announced Sean Paul as her season 22 celebrity advisor for the Battle Rounds.

Blake Shelton is on board with that.More than a year since the country star exchanged vows with his longtime love, Gwen Stefani, Shelton confirmed to ET's Cassie DiLaura he's in a «new phase» of his life. «Look, I love music and I love . I love all the cool things I get to do with my job, but those things all take a backseat now to Gwen and the kids and it’s just a new phase of my life,» he shares, referencing Stefani's three sons with ex Gavin Rossdale.As a result, Shelton said, he's not in the same rat race with his career and has the freedom of releasing singles. «I’m having fun putting out songs when I feel like it and luckily the record label allows me to do that,» he shares. «They always support it when I do it and my stupid ideas of doing a '90s country video — they're always on board and because of that, we have a 'God's Country' once in a while or a 'Happy Anywhere.'»The singer adds, «I just go, 'Hey, I want to do this.