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Jon Pardi marries Summer Duncan in Tennessee ceremony

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ABCJon Pardi and Summer Duncan are married. 

The couple tied the knot during an intimate ceremony at Saddle Wood Farms in Murfreesboro, Tennessee just outside of Nashville on Saturday night, People reports. 

With a guest list of only immediate family and friends in Nashville, each person was tested for COVID-19 prior to the ceremony, and coronavirus prevention measures were observed throughout. Instead of a buffet, the couple opted for a sit-down meal at tables that were spaced throughout the room. The event was held indoors and outdoors with sanitation stations installed, along with custom “Parditime” masks.

Jon and Summer were married by the country star’s stylist, John Murphy, and each had two friends stand beside them at the alter as bridesmaids and groomsmen.

The couple’s first dance was to original song “Look at You,” which Jon wrote for his bride over the summer and recently recorded in studio.   

“There’s never a right time in 2020 to get married, so after all the planning and replanning we were just happy we got to do it,” Summer says. 

Jon and Summer got engaged in 2019 and originally planned to wed in Montana over Memorial Day weekend, but plans were canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. They plan to throw a bigger celebration when it’s safe to do so.

By Cillea Houghton 
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Kevin Hart responds to criticism over newborn's "profanity-laced" shirt

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ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — (NOTE LANGUAGE) Kevin Hart is getting the last laugh. 

The 41-year-old comedian recently came under fire for dressing his newborn in a shirt that bared the name of his latest comedy special, Zero F***s Given. Many were unhappy that the baby’s clothing contained profanity and one even warned that child protective services could be giving him a call as a result. 

The Jumanji star seemingly ignored the comments, until Sunday, when he acknowledged the critics in an Instagram post.

Alongside a photo of a headline that read “Kevin Hart Slammed For Dressing Newborn In ‘Profanity-Laced’ Outfit, Fans Suggest Child Services Will Be Calling If He Doesn’t Take The Shirt Off” Hart wrote, “This is the world that we are currently living in.”

“[Stuff] is funny and sad at the same time…. Y’all motha fa’s need to grow up and get a hobby,” he continued. “…Once again I could give “Zero Fs”……Now go watch my special on NETFLIX.”

“Stupidity at the highest level,” he added. “This is why my mindset is what it is in my comedy special.”

Hart welcomed a baby girl, Kaori Mai, with wife Eniko Parrish on September 29. This is the second child for the couple who also share three-year-old son Kenzo Kash. Hart also has two children — 15-year-old daughter Heaven and 13-year-old son Hendrix — from his previous marriage to Torrei Hart. 

By Danielle Long
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Report: 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek was cremated

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Jeopardy! Productions/Sony Pictures Television(LOS ANGELES) — Alex Trebek, who hosted Jeopardy! for over 35 years before succumbing to pancreatic cancer, was cremated following his death on November 8, according to a copy of the death certificate obtained by The Blast.

The document lists Trebek’s occupation as “Quiz Show Host” and says he was in the Entertainment for 60 years.

The certificate further reveals his wife, Jean Trebek, had him cremated and listed his final resting place as their Studio City home.

Trebek died at home following a 20-month battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was 80. 

By George Costantino
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Hilary Duff reveals she is isolating from family due to COVID-19 exposure

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Frazer Harrison/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Actress Hilary Duff must spend at least two weeks away from her family after being exposed to COVID-19.

The Younger star on Saturday took to her Instagram stories to unhappily reveal, “Exposed to covid…Quarantine day 2.”

The 33-year-old revealed that she is isolating in the family’s basement to ensure that, should she have the infectious virus, she doesn’t accidentally spread it to husband Matthew Koma or her two children — eight-year-old Luca and two-year-old Banks.

Despite the mounting frustration, Duff and her family are already finding ways to feel less lonely, such as loudly stomping on the ground three times — a code to tell each other “I love you.”

The “So Yesterday” singer gleefully filmed herself sending the message to Luca and waiting in anticipation for a response.   A wide and thankful smile breaks across Duff’s face when, after a few seconds, hears her son’s feet stomping above her.

Duff also revealed that her kids may have gone overboard with gifts, revealing on Sunday that “My sweet family was leaving so many sweet treats outside my door, I finally threatened to run up stairs… break quarantine and breathe all over them.”

To prevent her from spending the next two weeks indulging on desserts, her kids hilariously “left an apple pie… candle” at the door — which she happily lit.

However, the Lizzie McGuire alum is definitely counting down the days until she can physically hold her children… because their dad is not doing the best job at dressing them or styling their hair.

Duff shared several photos Koma sent her and bemoaned her daughter’s cowlick and mismatching clothes.

The actress also admitted Sunday that she may already be losing it, posting a hilarious video of her barking at the family’s new puppy.

By Megan Stone
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2020 American Music Awards winner's list: Taylor Swift, Dan + Shay and The Weeknd win big

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dick clark productionsThe American Music Awards, held live Sunday night from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.  It was a big night for The Weeknd, country duo Dan + Shay and Taylor Swift, who took home three awards each.  

Swift cemented herself as the most decorated winner in American Music Award history, bumping her lifetime total to 32.  She also took home the night’s biggest honor: Artist of the Year. 

Here’s a full list of the 2020 winners at the American Music Awards:

Artist of the Year
Taylor Swift

New Artist of the Year
Doja Cat
 
Collaboration of the Year
“10,000 Hours ” — Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber
 
Favorite Music Video
“Cardigan” — Taylor Swift

Favorite Male Artist Pop/Rock
Justin Bieber
 
Favorite Female Artist Pop/Rock
Taylor Swift
 
Favorite Duo or Group Pop/Rock
BTS
 
Favorite Album Pop/Rock
Fine Line — Harry Styles
 
Favorite Song Pop/Rock
“Don’t Start Now” — Dua Lipa

Favorite Male Artist Country
Kane Brown
 
Favorite Female Artist Country
Maren Morris

Favorite Duo or Group Country
Dan + Shay

Favorite Album – Country
Fully Loaded: God’s Country — Blake Shelton

Favorite Song – Country
“10,000 Hours ” — Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber

Favorite Male Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop
Juice WRLD
 
Favorite Male Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop
Nicki Minaj

Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop
Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial — Roddy Ricch

Favorite Song Rap/Hip-Hop
“WAP” — Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion

Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B
The Weenkd
 
Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B
Doja Cat
 
Favorite Album – Soul/R&B
After Hours — The Weeknd

Favorite Song – Soul/R&B
“Heartless” — The Weeknd

Favorite Male Artist – Latin
Bad Bunny 

Favorite Female Artist – Latin

Becky G

Favorite Album – Latin
YHLQMDLG  — Bad Bunny

Favorite Song – Latin
“Tusa” — KAROL G & Nicki Minaj

Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock

Twenty One Pilots

Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary
Jonas Brothers

Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational
Lauren Daigle
 
Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music
Lady Gaga
 
Favorite Soundtrack
Birds of Prey: The Album
 
Favorite Social Artist
BTS

By Megan Stone
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