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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Exclusive: Maren Morris Headlines Outloud Music Festival Friday Event at WeHo Pride
The Friday night kickoff event for OUTLOUD Music Festival has become an exciting evening that sets the celebratory tone for Pride weekend, and today its organizers announce the much-anticipated headliner: hit-making singer-songwriter Maren winner of a Grammy Award, an American Music Award, five Country Music Association Awards, and five Academy of Country Music Awards has been an outspoken ally for the LGBTQ+ community and her pop and country favorites head off a full lineup that also includes Qveen Herby, Jamie Fine, Venessa Michaels with special guest Kaleena Zanders, and a Drag Queen Lip Sync Battle Royale with queens to be announced and special guest officiant at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 30, the event at West Hollywood Park will be free for the public courtesy of the City of West Hollywood, Registration opens this Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m. (each person registering is limited to one registration per email address) at Music Festival's Saturday and Sunday lineup includes Lizzo, Remi Wolf, Kim Petras, Honey Dijon and Paris Hilton, all part of WeHo Pride weekend celebrations that also include the free WeHo Pride Street Fair with community organization booths, DJs and other traditional Pride events including Dyke March and the Women's Freedom Festival, plus the free WeHo Pride Parade on Santa Monica Blvd.'WeHo Pride Presents Friday Night at OUTLOUD has truly become one of the most electric nights of the year, and the 2025 Friday lineup, headlined by Maren Morris, continues to reflect the caliber and spirit of what we aim to build' says Jeff Consoletti, founder and executive producer of OUTLOUD. 'This event is all about showing up, celebrating loudly, and creating space for queer joy and none of it would be possible without the incredible support from the City of West Hollywood. We're beyond grateful to have our partnership extended through 2030 and can't wait to keep building something unforgettable together year after year.'
USA Today
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Beyoncé receives more country music nominations at American Music Awards
Beyoncé receives more country music nominations at American Music Awards Show Caption Hide Caption Beyoncé released 'Cowboy Carter' album one year ago: A look back It's been one year since Beyoncé released her eighth studio album, "Cowboy Carter." Here's a look back at the album's impactful year. Beyoncé's album "Cowboy Carter" earned three American Music Award nominations, including favorite female country artist, favorite country album and album of the year. The album has already won Grammy Awards for best country album and album of the year. Despite Grammy success, "Cowboy Carter" was overlooked by the Country Music Association Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is racking up more country music nominations for her eighth studio album, "Cowboy Carter," as the megastar garnered three nods at the American Music Awards (AMAs). The 35-time Grammy winning singer received two country music nods at this year's AMAs, including favorite female country artist and favorite country album for her genre-bending project "Cowboy Carter." She is also up for album of the year. Hosted by Jennifer Lopez, the awards show will make its return on Memorial Day after a two-year hiatus. It is set to broadcast live from Las Vegas. As fans know, Beyoncé first announced the album during a surprise Super Bowl commercial in 2024 when she released singles "16 Carriages" and "Texas Hold 'Em." The 27-track project became a huge catalyst for the recent spotlight on Black country artists and the genre's roots, while breaking multiple records along the way. With this album, Beyoncé became the leading nominee at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where she scored nominations in the country and American roots categories for the first time. She would go on to win best country album and the top prize of the evening — album of the year — despite being snubbed at the Country Music Association Awards (CMAs) and later the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs). The winners at the AMAs will be chosen by fans. This year, Kendrick Lamar is the leading nominee with a total of 10 total nominations in eight categories. CBS and Paramount+ will carry the show on May 26 starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
New York Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Jelly Roll Should Be Pardoned for Drug and Robbery Offenses, Board Says
Jelly Roll, one of the top names in country music, should be pardoned for his past robbery and drug possession convictions, the Tennessee Board of Parole unanimously determined on Tuesday. The decision now rests with Gov. Bill Lee. Jelly Roll, 40, a Tennessee native whose real name is Jason DeFord, started his career as a rapper but rose to prominence in 2023 with his country album 'Whitsitt Chapel' and its popular songs 'Save Me' and 'Need a Favor.' He was named the best new artist at the Country Music Association Awards that year and has been nominated for four Grammys. His most recent album, 'Beautifully Broken,' reached No. 1 on the charts. The singer has been open about his criminal history, including convictions for robbery and drug possession with intent to sell. He was incarcerated when his daughter was born. The Associated Press reported that Jelly Roll was sentenced to a year in prison after entering a house and demanding money in 2002; he was unarmed but two other men were carrying guns. In another case, The A.P. reported, Jelly Roll was sentenced to eight years of court-ordered supervision after the police found cocaine and marijuana in his car. Jelly Roll told The New York Times that he was 13 when the police brought him to jail after an unresolved cannabis citation. 'I'm learning to forgive myself for the decisions I made when I was that young,' he said. 'They were wrong and I knew they were wrong, and I was doing them with a sense of pride and excitement.' In recent years, Jelly Roll has performed at correctional facilities and testified before Congress about the fentanyl crisis. In an interview with Jon Bon Jovi last year, Jelly Roll said he still had issues performing outside of the United States because of his legal troubles. 'We're working on that,' he said. 'I think it's going to work in my favor.' The Tennessee Board of Parole unanimously voted to recommend granting a pardon during a nearly two-hour meeting in downtown Nashville on Tuesday. One of the seven board members, a former law enforcement officer, recused himself from the case. Representatives for Jelly Roll and a spokesman for Mr. Lee did not respond to requests for comment. A spokesman for the parole board said there was no timeline for when the governor would announce a decision. Mr. Lee, a Republican, has pardoned more than 90 people since becoming governor in 2019 and typically announces his decisions in December. In addition to drug offenses, the pardons have included convictions for arson, attempted second-degree murder, domestic assault, driving under the influence, identity theft and shoplifting.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jelly Roll says he's down more than 180 pounds amid weight loss journey with huge goal
Jelly Roll says he down more than 180 pounds as he works toward the ultimate date with his wife. The heavily tattooed country star appeared on stage Wednesday at Pat McAfee's Big Night Aht live show in Pittsburgh, where he shared about his weight loss journey. McAfee spotlighted the 40-year-old rapper's physique at the PPG Paints Arena, saying "it looks like you lost a person. Congratulations." Jelly Roll proceeded to groove and flex on stage, smiling as the crowd applauded. "I started at 540 pounds I'm 357 pounds this morning, baby," Jelly Roll said. "I'm going to lose another 100 pounds and go skydiving with my wife in Sweden, baby." "Well we are all proud of you," McAfee said. "We need you to survive, brother. You're one of the good ones." Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, is a Nashville-based music star who mishmashes rap and country music. Last year he nabbed a Grammy nomination under the best new artist category, a new artist of the year nod at the Country Music Association Awards and three CMT Music Awards for his hit 2021 track "Son of a Sinner." His music career began in 2011 and has overcome personal challenges before he reached mainstream success, including serving prison time. Jelly Roll is married to model and entrepreneur Alyssa DeFord, known as Bunnie XO and host of the 'Dumb Blonde' podcast. The couple met in 2015 when she saw Jelly Roll perform at the Country Saloon in Las Vegas. They married at the Little White Wedding Chapel in Vegas the following year. In a 2023 Billboard interview, Jelly Roll called his wife "a beacon of change in my life." Last year the couple renewed their wedding vows in Las Vegas. In the description of her podcast, she refers to herself as 'the degenerate love child of Dolly Parton & Dr. Ruth,' while her Instagram page (@xomgitsbunnie) calls her 'the Trailerpark Barbara Walters.' According to Davidson County Criminal Court records in Tennessee, Jelly Roll's first arrest as an adult happened in 2002 when he was 18. Prosecutors formally charged him with two counts of aggravated robbery. He was sentenced to eight years in prison and seven years of probation. After Jelly Roll was released early from the Tennessee Department of Corrections, he was arrested again in 2008 for violating the drug-free school zone act. He pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of possession with intent to sell cocaine that same year and was sentenced to eight years in prison and another eight years of probation. Prison records show his probation ended on Dec. 16, 2016. In November 2022, Jelly Roll donated about $250,000 to finance the construction of a recording studio within the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center in Nashville, where he spent time as early as age 14. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jelly Roll says he's down 183 pounds amid ongoing weight loss journey
USA Today
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Jelly Roll says he's down more than 180 pounds amid weight loss journey with huge goal
Jelly Roll says he's down more than 180 pounds amid weight loss journey with huge goal Jelly Roll says he started his journey at 540 pounds and is now at 357. He says he wants to lose another 100 pounds, after which he plans to go skydiving with his wife in Sweden. Show Caption Hide Caption Jelly Roll headlines 2024 Bash on the Bay Jelly Roll headlined the first day of the 2024 Bash on the Bay country music festival at Put-in-Bay. Jelly Roll says he down more than 180 pounds as he works toward the ultimate date with his wife. The heavily tattooed country star appeared on stage Wednesday at Pat McAfee's Big Night Aht live show in Pittsburgh, where he shared about his weight loss journey. McAfee spotlighted the 40-year-old rapper's physique at the PPG Paints Arena, saying "it looks like you lost a person. Congratulations." Jelly Roll proceeded to groove and flex on stage, smiling as the crowd applauded. "I started at 540 pounds I'm 357 pounds this morning, baby," Jelly Roll said. "I'm going to lose another 100 pounds and go skydiving with my wife in Sweden, baby." "Well we are all proud of you," McAfee said. "We need you to survive, brother. You're one of the good ones." Who is Jelly Roll? Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, is a Nashville-based music star who mishmashes rap and country music. Last year he nabbed a Grammy nomination under the best new artist category, a new artist of the year nod at the Country Music Association Awards and three CMT Music Awards for his hit 2021 track "Son of a Sinner." His music career began in 2011 and has overcome personal challenges before he reached mainstream success, including serving prison time. Who is Jelly Roll's wife? Jelly Roll is married to model and entrepreneur Alyssa DeFord, known as Bunnie XO and host of the 'Dumb Blonde' podcast. The couple met in 2015 when she saw Jelly Roll perform at the Country Saloon in Las Vegas. They married at the Little White Wedding Chapel in Vegas the following year. In a 2023 Billboard interview, Jelly Roll called his wife "a beacon of change in my life." Last year the couple renewed their wedding vows in Las Vegas. In the description of her podcast, she refers to herself as 'the degenerate love child of Dolly Parton & Dr. Ruth,' while her Instagram page (@xomgitsbunnie) calls her 'the Trailerpark Barbara Walters.' Why was Jelly Roll in prison? According to Davidson County Criminal Court records in Tennessee, Jelly Roll's first arrest as an adult happened in 2002 when he was 18. Prosecutors formally charged him with two counts of aggravated robbery. He was sentenced to eight years in prison and seven years of probation. After Jelly Roll was released early from the Tennessee Department of Corrections, he was arrested again in 2008 for violating the drug-free school zone act. He pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of possession with intent to sell cocaine that same year and was sentenced to eight years in prison and another eight years of probation. Prison records show his probation ended on Dec. 16, 2016. In November 2022, Jelly Roll donated about $250,000 to finance the construction of a recording studio within the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center in Nashville, where he spent time as early as age 14.
