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Garth Brooks to get second shot of vaccine, shares optimism about live shows

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Todd Williamson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesGarth Brooks is getting the second round of the COVID-19 vaccine.  

The superstar announced on Inside Studio G Monday night that he’s scheduled to get his second shot of the vaccine next week, and is looking forward to reuniting with loved ones when it’s safe to do so.

“Hopefully I’ll be fully vaccinated and hopefully be around the people that I love and not feel so scared to do anything wrong to them,” he shares. 

The singer also offered some insight into why he’s remained so optimistic about the return of his stadium shows in the near future, telling viewers that there may be some venues that require patrons to wear masks or won’t sell concessions as a safety precaution.  

“I want you to think of this as not an inconvenience. Stadiums live off their concessions, so to say they’re not going to do that to protect you and me, that’s a friggin’ huge statement of love from them to us,” he explains. “My job is to hopefully keep you entertained where you don’t want to go get concessions or even go to the bathroom. How’s that?” he adds with a laugh. 

Garth says that he and wife Trisha Yearwood have had discussions about what the responsible decision is when it comes to resuming live shows. 

“Miss Yearwood and I had this conversation just today. Is it too early? Is it too soon? My answer to her was I feel if we waited another year, we’d still be having this conversation,” he says. “I think we’ve got to get started, see what happens, hopefully adjust to that, and keep going.”

By Cillea Houghton 
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"I am a wreck": Taraji P. Henson mourns death of beloved dog

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Troy Harvey/ABC via Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Taraji P. Henson took to Instagram on Monday to share the sad news that her beloved pup, KBall, passed away, saying she’s “a wreck.”

Alongside a photo of the French bulldog, the Hidden Figures star wrote.  “Had to say good bye forever to my baby @kballhenson I AM GOING TO MISS MY SWEET BABY SO MUCH. KBall was so good to me. Gave me three beautiful love filled years.”

“KBall you calmed mommy’s anxiety,” she continued.  “What will I do without you. Mommy tried everything to save your life. EVERYTHING!!! I couldn’t watch you suffer any longer.”

Henson described KBall’s life as “rough,” explaining that the pup suffered from breathing problems that required two surgeries.

“I gave you the best three years ever,” she concluded.  “Private jets vacations shopping movie sets photo shoots the best dog food money could buy and ALL OF MY LOVE!!! Jesus this is hard and yes I AM A WRECK!!! #RIPKBallHenson”

A couple of days ago, Henson asked her Instagram followers to pray for KBall.

“I NEED ALL PRAYER SOLDIERS TO PRAY FOR MY BABY @kballhenson,” she wrote. “He is having some complications after his surgery. He is fighting and I am loosing [sic] my mind. PLEASE KEEP FIGHTING @kballhenson MOMMY NEEDS YOU!!!!!!!”

By George Costantino
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Adam Levine on playing Blake & Gwen's wedding: "They can't afford me"

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Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicA while back, Blake Shelton appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyersand said that he wanted Adam Levine and Maroon 5 to sing at his upcoming wedding to Gwen Stefani.  So, is Adam up for the gig? Sure, if someone actually asks him.

When asked while appearing on SiriusXM how likely it is that he’ll be Blake and Gwen’s wedding singer, Adam joked, “They can’t afford me!”  But then, more seriously, Adam added, “Yeah…they haven’t asked me yet.”

After revealing that he’d just texted the couple 10 minutes previously to tell them how much he loves and misses them, the “Beautiful Mistakes” singer then admitted, “They’re the best…I’d be honored.”

But then Adam joked, “They won’t ask me though. They’ll probably get, like, Luke Bryan or somebody!”

Adam then revealed that he was actually watching Seth Meyers when Blake brought up the idea, and he seemed miffed that Blake was putting it out there before actually asking him.

Describing his reaction at the time, Adam said, “I’m like sitting there in bed, like eating popcorn, and I’m like, ‘Man, f*** you, I’m not coming to play your wedding!'”

So far, Blake and Gwen have no shortage of celebrities who are willing to take part in their wedding. Miley Cyrus has offered to sing, while Ellen DeGeneres has said she’ll be a maid of honor, even if she has to wear hair extensions. 

Actually, if every person who’s ever been a coach on The Voice attends the nuptials, they’ll have the greatest wedding band of all time.

By Andrea Dresdale
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Amy Schumer put on her "fanciest dress" when getting her COVID-19 shot

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ABC/Heidi Gutman(NEW YORK) — For Amy Schumer, getting her COVID-19 shot was an occasion worth dressing up for.  After a year of not having a red carpet to walk on, the Trainwreck star treated her vaccination appointment like a major award show.

Schumer shared the hilarious video montage on Sunday, which starts with her pumping herself up to some music during her rainy car ride to the vaccination clinic.

Once inside, the 39-year-old comedian slipped into a glittery gold number — complete with appropriately placed cutouts on the sleeves where the vaccine would be administered.  During her appointment, she also entertains the workers with a brief stand-up routine before lavishing them with praise.

“I want to thank all the brave people in the medical field,” she wrote in the caption, expressing how much she loves New York and its people. “I feel excited and hopeful. I hope you do too.”

Wearing an award show-worthy dress to her vaccination, as it turns out, is part of a charity movement called “Down to Gown” which benefits Pencils 4 Kids, a global nonprofit that helps deliver school supplies to students in need.

“If you want to join me and support @pencils4kids take a pick [sic] of yourself getting the vaccine in your best suite [sic] or nicest dress,” she encouraged, adding that those interested in getting themselves dolled up for the COVID-19 vaccine should share their photo along with the hashtag “#downtogown.”

The Golden Globe nominee added that, for each picture, talent manager Guy Oseary will donate $5 to Pencils 4 Kids.

Schumer also adds that dressing up for the appointment is a “ice way to show respect to the people working there who understand the enormity of what it is they are doing” — calling them “heroes” and “selfless.”

By Megan Stone
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Sharon Osbourne reportedly getting millions in a settlement after exit from The Talk amid racism controversy

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Monty Brinton/CBS @2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (LOS ANGELES) — One source tells Page Six, “Sharon is walking away with a $5 to $10 million minimum payout and was able to spin that it was her decision [to leave The Talk],” and another spy adds that Osbourne wasn’t bound by a non-disclosure agreement on her way out the door. 

“Sharon will talk when she is ready. She still wants to give her side of the story. She has been on that show for 11 years and knows all the secrets,” the source explained.

Osbourne blamed the fallout from the segment on the network, claiming she was deliberately ambushed by Underwood at the direction of CBS executives, because CBS produced the Oprah Winfrey interview with Megan Markle and Prince Harry, which Morgan controversially criticized on-air before quitting Good Morning Britain.

In discussing the matter on The Talk, Sharon said of Morgan’s comments that he didn’t believe Markle, “just because he doesn’t like her doesn’t make him racist.” She later apologized on Twitter.

However, as CBS put the show on hiatus to investigate the on-air fireworks, former co-host Leah Remini leveled new accusations against Osbourne, claiming she used gay slurs regarding former co-host Sara Gilbert’s sexuality, and made bigoted comments about former co-host Julie Chen, who is Asian.

Remini’s former co-host, Holly Robinson Peete, also added racial accusations.

In a statement released Friday, CBS announced Osbourne “decided” to leave The Talk, adding that its investigation “concluded that Sharon’s behavior toward her co-hosts…did not align with our values for a respectful workplace.” The network also denied Osbourne’s “ambush” claims.

By Stephen Iervolino
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