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News.com.au
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Former This Is Us star Chrissy Metz debuts 45kg weight loss
Chrissy Metz turned heads at Variety's Power of Women event in Nashville, proudly displaying her 45kg weight loss. The 44-year-old actress, who recently spoke about her health journey, stepped out in a colourful pastel mini dress featuring shades of pink, blue, and yellow. Her outfit, perfect for spring, included a V-neckline with ruffled detailing and short sleeves for a playful, feminine touch. The This Is Us star completed her ensemble with a stylish twist — white cowboy boots that added a bold flair to her look. Her appearance comes nearly a month after she shared new details about her approach to health and fitness, including the workout technique she credits with helping her stay in shape. In a one-on-one interview with Metz opened up about her routine, revealing her renewed commitment to strength training. 'I have always enjoyed strength training. I've always enjoyed lifting weights,' she said, adding that she prefers it over traditional cardio exercises. 'I don't want to run unless I'm being chased,' she joked while discussing her second children's book, When I Talk to God, I Talk About Feelings. Metz also spoke fondly of her trainer, who has been through his own weight loss transformation, something she finds especially motivating. 'We have things in common where it's not just like, 'Why are you doing this?' Like, I don't want to be yelled at. I want to be lovingly supported in whatever it is that I'm doing,' she shared about their sessions. Beyond personal support, Metz says she's also driven by a long-term goal: maintaining her health as she ages. 'I want to age the best way that I can, and I want to be strong. And that's really the impetus behind any of it,' she emphasised. Living in Nashville, Metz explained that concerns about ageing conditions like osteoporosis and arthritis are a big part of why she prioritises her wellbeing. 'I'm literally doing it because I am nervous about ageing, about osteoporosis or arthritis, you know, and because they are now discovering so much about health overall [and] it's really about being and staying strong and flexible.' Her workout schedule may shift depending on her calendar, but she brings full enthusiasm to any new interest — whether it's exercising, gardening, or woodworking. She 'loves to go ham, all in,' and 'chip away just a little bit every day.' When asked her opinion on the use of Ozempic, Metz responded with a balanced, respectful view. 'It's something I feel is so personal.' 'I think if you're not hurting anybody, and you're not hurting yourself, you should do what you feel is right for your body or your mind or whatever.' The Power of Women Nashville brunch, hosted by Melissa Joan Hart, spotlighted powerful speeches celebrating the vital role of women — particularly in the world of country music.
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Chrissy Metz from This Is Us has lost 100lbs... see her dramatic transformation
Chrissy Metz showed off her 100-pound weight loss as she attended Variety's Power of Women Nashville event. The 44-year-old actress — who recently revealed her health secret — arrived wearing a pink, blue, and yellow pastel mini dress. Her spring-ready frock boasted a v-shaped neckline with ruffled trim and short sleeves. The fashion-forward This Is Us star rounded out the frilly look with a pair of white cowboy boots. She wore her ombré brunette locks in a center part as they flowed over her shoulders with loosely waved ends. Chrissy's visage was beautifully made up, with peachy-pink tones accentuating her features. It comes nearly one month after she shared an update on her health journey and revealed the new workout secret that's keeping her in shape. In an exclusive interview with she shared that she's been newly consistent with weight lifting. 'I have always enjoyed strength training. I've always enjoyed lifting weights,' she explained, noting that she prefers it to cardio. 'I don't want to run unless I'm being chased,' she said while promoting her second children's book, called When I talk to God, I Talk About Feelings. Chrissy's trainer, who remains anonymous, endured a weight loss journey himself, which is what the star says she enjoys about working with him. 'We have things in common where it's not just like, "Why are you doing this?" Like, I don't want to be yelled at. I want to be lovingly supported in whatever it is that I'm doing,' she said about her training sessions. What also motivates her — apart from one-on-one sessions — is knowing that her fitness will help in the long run when it comes to aging. 'I want to age the best way that I can, and I want to be strong. And that's really the impetus behind any of it,' she emphasized. The Nashville-based entertainer noted, 'I'm literally doing it because I am nervous about aging, about osteoporosis or arthritis, you know, and because they are now discovering so much about health overall [and] it's really about being and staying strong and flexible.' Her workout sessions vary depending on her schedule, but when she's interested in something — be it 'gardening, painting, woodwork' — she 'loves to go ham, all in,' and 'chip away just a little bit every day.' Asked for her take on Ozempic, Metz told 'It's something I feel is so personal.' She added, 'I think if you're not hurting anybody, and you're not hurting yourself, you should do what you feel is right for your body or your mind or whatever.'
USA Today
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Sheryl Crow reveals an armed man broke onto her property after selling Tesla: 'Felt very afraid'
Sheryl Crow reveals an armed man broke onto her property after selling Tesla: 'Felt very afraid' Show Caption Hide Caption Sheryl Crow on 'keeping it real,' Rock Hall nomination Sheryl Crow chats with USA TODAY's Ralphie Aversa about her Grammy experience and her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination. Entertain This!, USA TODAY Sheryl Crow, a Tennessee resident, actively voices her progressive political views, regularly contacting her representatives. Crow expresses concern about the influence of money in politics and advocates for increased voter participation. She faces backlash for her outspokenness, particularly in her home state, and has even experienced a threatening encounter. Sheryl Crow is getting candid about politics and her personal life. In a cover story for Variety's Power of Women Nashville issue, Crow opened up about voicing her progressive political views in her home state, as well as the challenges that come with being outspoken. "Tennessee is a hard place for me. I mean, I struggle," said Crow, who moved to Nashville from Los Angeles in 2007. "I call my representatives (in Congress) every single morning — Andy Ogles and Marsha Blackburn hear from me every day — because we have to stand up and be vocal and fight for the future for our kids." Crow wonders if they're laughing when they hear her daily voicemails. "But it's like what Jimmy Carter said: As long as there's legal bribery, we won't ever have fair elections," she said. "So we have to keep raising our voices and showing up to these organized rallies." Sheryl Crow isn't one to shy away from politics Over the years, Crow hasn't been one to stay mum about her political leanings. More: Sheryl Crow reveals her tour must-haves and essential albums, including this 'game changer' She criticized the sale of guns at Walmart in the '90s through song, has been vocal about environmental protections, and has occasionally become the target of conservative backlash from those who don't agree with her stances. Naturally, she can't help speaking out, she said. "I feel like I'm fighting for my kids," she added. "Also, that's the way I was raised." Sheryl Crow says armed man broke onto her property after selling Tesla A few months ago, Crow sold her Tesla, posting a video of the car being towed away on social media. "My parents always said… you are who you hang out with. There comes a time when you have to decide who you are willing to align with. So long Tesla," Crow wrote in her Instagram caption. "Money donated to @npr, which is under threat by President Musk, in hopes that the truth will continue to find its way to those willing to know the truth." After posting the video, Crow said the response she experienced was a little different than other times she has spoken up. "When I came out against Walmart carrying guns (in a 1996 song), not everybody was armed — and certainly I didn't live in Tennessee, where everybody is armed," Crow told Variety. "So yeah, there was a moment where I actually really felt very afraid. A man got on my property, in my barn, who was armed. It doesn't feel safe when you're dealing with people who are so committed." The comments were referring to Musk's entrance into Washington as President Trump's second term began. Musk has said he wants to reshape the American government by dramatically reducing the size and scope of federal departments and agencies. Musk, the world's richest man, serves as the head of Trump's newly created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Crow has long been critical of Trump, suggesting that he "undermines" America in an interview with The Syndey Morning Herald in 2017. "How can someone work every single day to make sure the country is divided? It breaks my heart," she said at the time, adding that "He undermines it (America) with his ... I want to say ineptitude but unfortunately it's deeper than that." More: Sheryl Crow waves goodbye to towed Tesla car after slamming 'President Musk' Sheryl Crow supports Natural Resources Defense Council for Variety Power of Women event For Variety's first-ever Power of Women Nashville event, which follows the magazine issue, Crow was honored alongside country singers Mickey Guyton, Reba McEntire and Kelsea Ballerini. The event, which includes a charitable component, Crow is urging support for the Natural Resources Defense Council, a group that fights for environmental protection through legal avenues. "I've always been so vigilant about climate change," Crow said. "My parents said, 'You need to leave the campground nicer than you found it,' and we always did ... let's face it, I may not be here to see my kids teach their kids how to leave the campground nicer than they found it," she continued. "And who knows what the campground's gonna be like when they get it. That concerns me.' "Right now, this organism that we live on is being disregarded, particularly by this administration, who not only don't have it in their consciousness, it's seen as a nuisance to business," Crow added. "So for me, it's really important that this organization exists to defend our national lands and to protect our water and air." Contributing: Jay Stahl
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Variety's Power of Women Nashville Honors Five Top Songwriters
It is certainly no secret that women have been historically under-represented in music and entertainment, and a large part of Variety's Power of Women Nashville's mission is to shine a light on the great work of the females who bring so much to the city's art and commerce. In assembling this year's honorees, it quickly became obvious that songwriters would need their own separate category — because what is Music City without songs? Like our top four honorees — Kelsea Ballerini, Sheryl Crow, Mickey Guyton and Reba McEntire — and the 26 executives on our Impact list, we hope to spotlight different songwriters every time we bring this event to Nashville. Without further ado, meet our inaugural Power of Women Nashville Songwriter Honorees: More from Variety Ink, Co-Writer of Beyonce's 'Texas Hold 'Em' and Kendrick Lamar and SZA's 'Luther,' Signs Artist Deal With Big Loud-Electric Feel (EXCLUSIVE) Women of the Grand Ole Opry: Four Execs Who Keep the 100-Year-Old Nashville Institution in Tune Melissa Joan Hart to Host Variety's Inaugural 'Power of Women Nashville'; Noah Kahan, Maren Morris, Hillary Scott and Breland Join as Presenters Jessi Alexander(Warner Chappell Music)Alexander came out of the gate strong with a terrific 2005 debut album, 'Honeysuckle Sweet,' and then got dropped from her label the following year. Ironically, it's been all uphill from there in her second act as a hit songwriter. In 2009, she landed her first top 10 hit as a co-writer with the Miley Cyrus smash 'The Climb,' and by 2012, she had her first country No. 1 with Blake Shelton's 'Drink on It' — launching her on a path that led to her first nomination for the Grammys' prestigious songwriter of the year, non-classical award, for hits by Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Dustin Lynch and Megan Moroney. It's all added up to a happy ending: 'I usually like to be the girl in the background,' she says. Jessie Jo Dillon(Big Machine Music)One of the most successful tunesmiths of this era, Dillon has received six Grammy nominations, including one for the 2025 songwriter of the year, non-classical, for her work with Brandy Clark, Megan Moroney, Jelly Roll, Catie Offerman, Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Hardy and Lori McKenna (and you can add Post Malone, Morgan Wallen, Kelsea Ballerini, Megan Maroney and loads more to the list of her recent work). The daughter of Nashville royalty — Dean Dillon, who wrote hits for George Strait, Kenny Chesney and Toby Keith — her first song was not only a hit but a Grammy nominee: Strait's 'The Breath You Take,' co-written with her dad. Natalie Hemby(Jody Williams Songs)On a single Friday in March, Hemby had songs she co-wrote come out on albums by Mumford & Sons, Jessica Simpson and Lola Kirke. 'That's very, very broad, which honestly is very me,' she says. 'When I was in high school, I was pretty much friends with everybody, and I floated in between groups, and I feel like I still do that with music. I have a mainstream country single out now with Parker McCollum, and this year I've been writing with Jon Batiste. I'm like a kid in a candy store: I want the chocolate, the jelly beans, the Twizzlers — everything.' She's had eight No. 1 country singles, including hot streaks with Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town. 'But my most popular songs are not always the smash ones. Ink(Big Loud)A multi-hyphenate and multi-genre artist-songwriter-producer, Atia 'Ink' Boggs has worked with Beyonce ('Cowboy Carter' and 'Renaissance'), Kendrick Lamar, Jennifer Lopez, Leon Bridges and more, but it may not be long before the Georgia-raised honoree breaks out as a solo artist, inking (sorry) an artist deal with Big Loud earlier this week. 'Country music, to me, is more of a feeling,' she says. 'Sometimes it feels like a big-ass hug at the family reunion. It's all about the storytelling and for me it's not time to fit in a box — it's time to break the mold.' Steph Jones(Reservoir Media)Looking at the upper echelons of pop charts of the past 24 months, there's almost a larger percentage of artists who have worked with veteran songwriter Jones than those who haven't: a 10-year collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter ('Espresso'), along with Jelly Roll, Teddy Swims, Kelsea Ballerini, Selena Gomez, Myles Smith, Pharrell, Tucker Wetmore, Renee Rapp, Jade — we could go on. The Missouri native came up in the church and, after stints in Austin and Los Angeles, recently returned to the place where she got her start: Music City. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in May 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in May 2025
Perth Now
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Sheryl Crow tells aspiring songwriters to go to 'college of Taylor Swift'
Sheryl Crow says anyone who wants to learn the art of songwriting should go to the "college of Taylor Swift". The Grammy winning rock star has hailed Taylor, Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo and Phoebe Bridgers for their impressive "caliber of writing" and encouraged aspiring songwriters to study the 'Blank Space' hitmaker. In a new cover story for Variety's first-ever Power of Women Nashville issue, she said: 'The caliber of writing is just so good with Chappell Roan, Olivia [Rodrigo] and Phoebe Bridgers, and these women are not just in the studio throwing in a lyric—they play. If you want to take a course in great songwriting, go study at the college of Taylor Swift. There's Brandi [Carlile] and Courtney Barnett. For a long time, there was a dearth of women who were playing and singing and rocking, and now I'm tickled.' In fact, a songwriting course based on the work of the 'Shake It Off' hitmaker launched at the University of Texas at Austin in 2022. Elsewhere, the 63-year-old musician - who shot to fame in 1993 with her mega-hit 'All I Wanna Do' after starting out as a backup singer for huge stars, including late King of Pop, Michael Jackson - also admitted she wouldn't be able to start a career in music today due to how "ego-driven" and vapid the music industry has become. She explained: 'When I think about it, it does make me sad that kids grow up now in my line of work where you hope you write a song as big as your brand, and the brand is so 24 hours a day—it's so cultivated and so ego driven that if I were coming up in today's world, I wouldn't be able to do it, because the ego is the thing that makes me so miserable. I already struggle with having my feelings hurt. I can't imagine what it would be like to go into it knowing I've got to build this picture of a famous, secure person but also try to be vulnerable and be an artist." Sheryl - who has spoken openly about her struggles with her mental health - no longer chases hits and just wants to write music that she is proud of. She added: "I think if you're a person like me that struggles with depression already, you're always trying to figure out how to quiet those voices. And I've sort of made peace with it…I feel happy. I feel at peace. There isn't that 'Oh my God, I gotta write a hit song.' Even if I wrote a hit song, it wouldn't get played! So now I just wanna write music that feels like I'm glad I wrote it.' Read the full Variety interview here:
