The chart-topping country star will perform at Concerts on the Farm, presented by the organizers of Bonnaroo Festival. The socially-distanced concert series will take place on Bonnaroo Farm in rural Manchester, Tennessee this summer.
Jon and special guest Jameson Rodgers will perform on May 29, while Luke Combs‘ “The Great Divide” collaborator Billy Strings‘ set is on May 28 and folk band The Avett Brothers take the stage July 2-4.
Tickets are sold in groups up to four people who can occupy an 8’-by-8’ pod that is spaced six feet apart from other groups. Masks are required for both staff and patrons, and local and state health guidelines will be followed.
A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will go toward Bonnaroo Works Fund that supports nonprofits across the country.
The Bonnaroo Festival is currently scheduled to take place September 2-5.
Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Warner MusicGwen Stefani never imagined herself in the realm of country music, but she’s thankful to be a part of the genre.
During a virtual interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Gwen reflects on the transition from her days in pop-rock band No Doubt to having two #1 songs on the country charts with fiancé Blake Shelton with “Nobody but You” and “Happy Anywhere.”
“I would’ve never imagined that,” she says with genuine surprise. “It’s so far out there that it’s hard to even remember my other life back then.”
The crossover star also shares her admiration for the storytelling aspect of the genre that she connects to as a songwriter, penning several of No Doubt’s songs as well as her solo hits “Hollaback Girl” and “Cool,” along with current single “Slow Clap.”
“Being opened up to the country music genre has been really cool because I feel like what makes me feel good about myself is my songwriting, that’s what makes me feel like I’m actually contributing to the world, and some of the songwriting in country music is just masterful. It’s storytelling,” she explains, adding that “the story’s getting across, the heart is getting across and the message.”
“I just learned a lot and I’m so happy to be opened up to the whole genre,” Gwen says.
The couple has been spending much of their time during the COVID-19 pandemic at their ranch in Oklahoma, where Blake proposed to Gwen in October 2020.
The other “lucky” nominees include Robert Downey Jr. — “and his ‘Welsh accent’ — for the drubbed Dolittle, Mike Lindell, the My Pillow Guy, for the film Absolute Proof, and multiple nominee Adam Sandler, for his goofy Hubie Halloween.
As always, this year’s “winners” will be unveiled on the now traditional date of “Oscar Eve,” Saturday, April 24.
WORST PICTURE 365 Days Absolute Proof Dolittle Fantasy Island Music
WORST ACTOR Robert Downey, Jr. – Dolittle Mike Lindell (The “My Pillow” Guy) — Absolute Proof Michele Morrone — 365 Days Adam Sandler — Hubie Halloween David Spade — The Wrong Missy
WORST ACTRESS Anne Hathaway — The Last Thing He Wanted and Roald Dahl’s The Witches Katie Holmes — Brahms: The Boy II and The Secret: Dare to Dream Kate Hudson — Music Lauren Lapkus — The Wrong Missy Anna-Maria Sieklucka — 365 Days
WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Glenn Close — Hillbilly Elegy Lucy Hale — Fantasy Island Maggie Q — Fantasy Island Kristen Wiig — Wonder Woman 1984 Maddie Ziegler — Music
WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR Chevy Chase — The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee Rudy Giuliani (As “Himself”) — Borat, Subsequent Moviefilm Shia LeBeouf — The Tax Collector Arnold Schwarzeneggar — Iron Mask Bruce Willis — Breach, Hard Kill and Survive the Night
WORST SCREEN COMBO Maria Bakalova & Rudy Giuliani — Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Robert Downey Jr. & His Utterly Unconvincing “Welsh” Accent — Doolittle Harrison Ford & That Totally Fake-Looking CGI “Dog” — Call of the Wild Lauren Lapkus & David Spade — The Wrong Missy Adam Sandler & His Grating Simpleton Voice — Hubie Halloween
WORST DIRECTOR Charles Band — All 3 Barbie & Kendra movies Barbara Bialowas & Tomasz Mandes — 365 Days Stephen Gaghan — Dolittle Ron Howard — Hillbilly Elegy Sia — Music
WORST SCREENPLAY 365 Days All 3 Barbie & Kendra Movies Dolittle Fantasy Island Hillbilly Elegy
WORST REMAKE, RIP-OFF or SEQUEL 365 Days (Polish Remake/Rip-Off of Fifty Shades of Grey) Dolittle (Remake) Fantasy Island (Remake/”Re-Imagining”) Hubie Halloween (Remake/Rip-Off of Ernest Scared Stupid) Wonder Woman 1984 (Sequel)
Cody HeckberParmalee and Blanco Brown‘s collaborative single, “Just the Way,” has reached #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
This marks Blanco’s first #1 single on country radio and Paramalee’s second, following their 2013 hit, “Carolina.” The group had a follow-up top-five hit with “Close Your Eyes” in 2014.
“Having ‘Just the Way’ go #1 is amazing! As an artist or writer, all you can hope for is that your music connects with people and makes them feel something,” says Parmalee frontman and “Just the Way” co-writer Matt Thomas. “We’re proud to be a part of something that has been able to spread positivity throughout the world, especially over the past year.”
The news arrives as Blanco continues to recover from a motorcycle accident in September 2020 that nearly took his life, writing in a celebratory Instagram post, “I’m just happy to be alive to receive this moment!!!!”
“I have to thank my Parmalee boys for believing in me, supporting me and allowing me to share my purpose with them — it’s been quite the journey but we did it, boys!!!” he continues in a statement. “This song and this message going #1 is another beautiful blessing, I am so grateful to all of you that helped lead me to this incredible moment.”
Blanco previously topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with his breakthrough hit, “The Git Up,” in 2019, which also crossed over into the top 20 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100.
ABC(LOS ANGELES) — Gwyneth Paltrow revealed that she relies on outside help to achieve her picture-perfect good looks. The Iron Man star said that she has no shame admitting that she uses anti-wrinkle injections.
Says the Goop guru in a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaarthat she hopes more women will be more open about their beauty secrets.
“By getting injectables, it’s like admitting a vulnerability. I think sometimes honesty is perceived to be a weakness,” the 48-year-old Paltrow expressed. “There does seem to be a lot of stigma around injections.”
The actress continued that, by acting as “an open book,” she can help relax the stigma around plastic surgery or other anti-aging treatments.
“It’s nice when women share,” Paltrow encouraged. “There’s a lot of shame around surgery or injectables or fillers, and it would be nice if people felt confident about the choices they were making.”
She continued, “If they want to have a beauty secret, that’s okay, too. I’m an open book, I’ve shared what works for me, because that’s how I’ve always learned.
Paltrow also explained the importance of doing research before opting for any type of treatment.
“I had a midlife crisis when I turned 40, and I went to go see this doctor. It was a disaster,” she confessed, stressing the importance of one knowing what they’re walking into. “I was bruised, my forehead was completely frozen, and I didn’t look like myself at all.”
She also applauded the younger generations who honor actresses like Jane Fonda and Frances McDormand for their merit and not just for their looks.
“They look at the whole woman, instead of some super-airbrushed, FaceTuned Instagram photo,” she smiled. “I like the trend I’m seeing.”
Paltrow is the new spokesperson of Xeomin, an anti-wrinkle injectable.
Bonnaroo FarmJon Pardi is heading to the farm. 
