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Robert Pattinson, Lily Collins & more coming together for GO Global Gala

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Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for GO Campaign(LOS ANGELES) — Actors Robert Pattinson, Lily Collins and Ewan McGregor are joining forces to host the GO Global Gala 2020 in support of COVID-19 relief. 

Hosted by GO Campaign, People reports that the event will feature performances by HAIM, Katharine McPhee, David Foster, Judith Hill and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.  It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia stars Rob McElhenny and Kaitlin Olson will also appear. 

Additionally, viewers will have access to a raffle and special prizes to be awarded by the celebrity participants during the show. 

“We have the power and platform to make really impactful changes to so many people’s lives. I love supporting the GO Campaign and am excited about helping children and families in all these communities,” Collins says in a statement.

GO Campaign is an organization that provides aid to orphans and vulnerable children worldwide. Its COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund has awarded more than $179,000 in grants to front line organizations in countries including Haiti, Kenya and the U.S. 

Fans can register now for tickets to attend the free virtual gala, which streams on the GO Gala website on October 24 at 8 p.m.

By Cillea Houghton
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Blanco Brown reacts to his CMT nominations from his hospital bed following head-on crash

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ABC/Image Group LAWhen the 2020 CMT Music Awards nominees were announced earlier this week, Blanco Brown made the list twice with his viral 2019 smash, “The Git Up.”

The first-time CMT Awards nominee not only netted a mention in the Breakthrough Video of the Year category, but he also scored a nod in the event’s most coveted honor of the night: Video of the Year. He’s one of fourteen nominees in the latter category; that list will be whittled down to five fan-voted finalists by October 12.

Blanco’s accomplishments ahead of the awards show were particularly poignant due to recent events in the singer’s personal life. Early in September, he was hospital after being involved in a head-on motorcycle crash, and underwent a 12-hour surgery to address his injuries.

Fortunately, Blanco’s now on the mend and expected to make a full recovery, but he was still recuperating in a hospital bed when word got out that he’s nominated at the CMT Awards. He posted footage on social media of the special moment when he found out he was in the running, as well as his first reaction to the news.

“Man, I tell you, I can’t even imagine that. CMT, I love y’all,” Blanco said, shaking his head in disbelief. “It’s a blessing. Especially, like…the family over there. It’s deeper than just a song. I mean, it’s a blessing, man.”

Blanco joked that he was going to have to find a way to celebrate, hospital-style. “Now I gotta go take a shot of water!” he said, grinning ear to ear.

The 2020 CMT Music Awards will air on Wednesday, October 21 at 8PM ET on CMT. You can vote for your favorite artists in all categories now through October 12 at 12PM ET.

By Carena Liptak
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Canaan Smith brews up some heartbreak relief in his outdoorsy “Colder Than You” video

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Michael Hickey/Getty ImagesCanaan Smith finds a creative way to get over heartbreak in the music video for his latest single, “Colder Than You.”

In the clip, Canaan hightails it out into the woods to hide from a relationship gone bad, with only his pickup truck and some beer-brewing gear for company. Over the course of the video, we see Canaan mix together water, hops and so much more, ending up with a delicious beer that’s a surefire cure for heartache.

Filmed by a creek in a scenic stretch of Georgia near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the “Colder Than You” video combines two of the singer’s real-life passions: The outdoors and a delicious chilled beer.  In fact, Canaan hints that the video’s subject matter is also a clue about at something to come that he’s got brewing off-camera.

It’s certainly not the first time that Canaan has celebrated the magic of a cold beer in his songs. Previously-released tunes include “Pour Decisions” and “Beer Drinkin’ Weather.” His latest tune was co-produced by Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley; Canaan is also signed to the duo’s Round Here Records.

By Carena Liptak
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'Father of the Bride' cast reuniting for mini-film benefiting World Central Kitchen

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Touchstone/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — The Banks family is reuniting. Father of the Bride and & Father of the Bride Part II writer and director Nancy Meyers is bringing the original cast back together for an important cause. 

Cast members Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Martin Short, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Kieran Culkin are among those reprising their roles in Meyers’ mini-film, Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish), premiering on Netflix Friday at 6 p.m. ET.

A trailer announcing the short takes us on a walk down memory lane with clips from the series’ original installments.

The new film will show the Banks’ in the present day: “2020” appears on screen with a shot of the Banks’ familiar suburban home, Martin’s character George Banks joking in a voiceover, “I’m just washing my hands — one more ‘Happy Birthday’ to go!”

The new project will also feature surprise special guests. 

The reunion will benefit of World Central Kitchen, an organization that provides individually packaged meals to children, families and senior citizens in communities that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Father of the Bride, a remake of the 1950 film of the same name, was released in 1991, with Father of the Bride II following in 1995.

By Cillea Houghton
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Alec Baldwin hints that he is done trying for another daughter; 'Match Game' returns tonight

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ABC/Jeff Neira(NEW YORK) — A little over two weeks ago, actor Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria Baldwin welcomed son Eduardo Pau Lucas  into the word.  With four sons and one daughter together, the 30 Rock star hinted that he’s given up on his quest for another little girl.

Appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Wednesday, Baldwin opened up about being a father of six and why Eduardo may be his last child.  

However, his wife might not be on the same page.

“I tell people my wife is a collector. Some people collect cars, some people collect watches, artwork. My wife collects babies. She likes babies,” Baldwin deadpanned. “When the baby gets to be 3 years old, when they’re not the vending machine of joy they used to be, we look at each other and say, ‘Time to have another.'”

After producing four boys in a row, the 62-year-old actor says he’s waving the white flag on having another girl.

“I’m not going to keep trying, no, I’m done trying. It’s either going to be fine or my wife’s going to get remarried, one or the other,” he joked.

Tonight, meanwhile, Baldwin returns as host of ABC’s Match Game, which is holding a 58th episode celebration. Why commemorate number 58? Not even Baldwin can fill in the blank on that one.

“Maybe that’s the year I was born, 1958. I dunno,” he tells ABC Audio. “They might’ve told me and I forgot!”

But it’ll be a party nonetheless with celebrity panelists including Jerry Ferrara, Constance Zimmer, Chris Sullivan, Caroline Rhea, Ross Mathews and Dascha Polanco.

Match Game airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.

By Megan Stone and Andrea Tuccillo
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