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PBS to stream Charley Pride documentary for limited time

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ABCIn light of the passing of Charley Pride, PBS is re-streaming the documentary, American Masters – Charley Pride: I’m Just Me. 

Released in 2019, the film chronicles Pride’s journey growing up in Mississippi during segregation to his baseball career to being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

It also features interviews with Pride’s peers and admirers including Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Darius Rucker and more, along with special appearances by Willie Nelson and Pride’s wife Rozene.

I’m Just Me is available to stream on the official PBS website for a limited time, as well as the PBS video app, through December 26. It’s also available on DVD on Pride’s website.

The country icon passed away at the age of 86 on December 12 due to complications from COVID-19. He was hospitalized in Dallas in late November. A private memorial service among Pride’s family and close friends will be held sometime this week in Dallas. 

By Cillea Houghton
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'The Kelly Clarkson Show' renewed through 2023

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Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal(LOS ANGELES) — Kelly Clarkson had a bit of a rough year as far as her personal life goes, so it’s great that she’s now got something to celebrate.

Now in its second season, her program The Kelly Clarkson Show has been renewed for two additional seasons, through 2023. In a statement, NBCUniversal executive Tracie Wilson said, “One ray of sunshine in this wildly unpredictable year is that we get to continue to deliver to stations and fans, a show that brings people together.”

During the pandemic, Kelly continued to film new episodes of her show, both from Montana and from her house in Los Angeles. She returned to the studio to film season two in September, albeit with a virtual audience.

The renewal is no surprise, given that The Kelly Clarkson Show is the most-watched new talk show in seven years. The show also won three Daytime Emmys in its first year, including one for Kelly herself for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host.

By Andrea Dresdale
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Morgan Wallen launching 'Dangerous' album with Ryman Auditorium performance

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John ShearerMorgan Wallen is celebrating the release of his album Dangerous: The Double Album at the Ryman Auditorium. 

The Tennessee native will take the stage at the iconic venue on January 12 for a full-band performance that will be streamed globally and free to view on his YouTube and Facebook pages at 9 p.m. ET.

The singer will perform selections off the massive 30-track project. Morgan is going into the album’s release with a pair of hit singles, “More Than My Hometown” and “7 Summers.” 

The album drops on January 8. 

By Cillea Houghton
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Mickey Guyton's voice soars in "Without a Net" video

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Phylicia J.L. MunnMickey Guyton flies “Without a Net” in the video for her new song. 

Written by legendary songwriter Diane Warren and featured in the documentary, Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story, “Without a Net” showcases Mickey’s powerhouse voice as she sings “I’m gonna fly without a net/Live my life limitless/Take my shot and risk it all/’Cause the climb is worth the fall.” 

Amid footage of Mickey performing the track in a vacant studio adorned with flowing white curtains are clips from the film showcasing stuntwomen doing their thing, from speed racing to diving from the top of a multi-story scaffold. We also get glimpses of Mickey’s baby bump.

“I am so inspired by the amazing women in @StuntWomenFilm and loved being a part of this project,” Mickey shares on Twitter. 

The country star and her husband, Grant Savoy, are expecting their first child, a boy, early next year. 

By Cillea Houghton
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Mental health expert and 'Queer Eye' star Karamo Brown talks keeping connections through the pandemic

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Courtesy of Karamo(NEW YORK) — The pandemic has taken a toll on our mental health, and with the socially distanced holiday season fast approaching, ABC Audio caught up with licensed therapist and Queer Eye star Karamo Brown to see what we can do to stay connected.

“What are other ways that we’ve forgotten about that you could still connect with people outside of just giving each other gifts?” asks Brown, who was a licensed social worker before becoming a media personality.

“I’ve been writing letters during the pandemic,” Karamo continues, “and it has been such a treat to write a letter and to get a letter back. I mean, you would swear it was 1983 the way I’ve been at my mailbox excited for letters, but there’s something more intimate and something about connecting through a letter where someone is actually taking the time.”

He adds, “It sort of helps you to step away from your television or your social devices. It’s been really great.”

“Though things have changed, doesn’t mean that they’ve changed for the worst,” Brown insists.  “[W]e we can still find new ways to connect to send cheer, to show people that — listen, we can still give back and be there for each other, even though things are a little bit difficult this time.” 

With giving back in mind, the TV personality is hosting Karamo’s Holiday Spectacular. The Instagram Live event on December 17 at 7 p.m. Eastern is being presented by online payment company Zelle, and will not only see Brown giving advice on dating and mental health, but also awarding $75,000 to worthy winners of Zelle’s “Send Cheer” contest.

By Stephen Iervolino
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