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Forbes
27-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Rod Stewart Soars Following His Major TV Performance
Rod Stewart's Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Music Awards boosts sales, sending 'Forever ... More Young' and other hits back onto the iTunes charts. Rod Stewart performs onstage at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images) Rod Stewart was honored at the American Music Awards on Monday (May 26), and the legendary singer appeared not only to accept a very special award, but also to perform one of his most memorable smashes. Stewart hasn't struggled to sell music in the United States for many years, but his work is rising on an important sales ranking again following the show, as people across the country have been reminded just how much they love the tunes that made him a superstar – and an award winner – in the first place. Stewart appeared at the American Music Awards to accept the Lifetime Achievement Award. His was one of three special prizes handed out this year, alongside Janet Jackson, who claimed the Icon Award, and Zac Brown — famous for his namesake band — who was the inaugural recipient of the newly-introduced Veterans Voice Award. In addition to being recognized, Stewart closed out the show with a rendition of his beloved single "Forever Young." Several of Stewart's songs began climbing the iTunes Top Songs chart in the U.S. following the broadcast. Unsurprisingly, "Forever Young" is the biggest winner, as it was prominently featured during the ceremony. As of the time of writing, the decades-old cut appears at No. 15 on the list of bestselling tracks on the most important digital download storefront. Two other beloved cuts — "Maggie May" and "You're in My Heart" — also land on the iTunes tally, appearing at Nos. 99 and 164, respectively. Stewart claims one bestseller on the iTunes Top Albums ranking. His compilation The Definitive Rod Stewart reenters the list at No. 16, nearly matching the performance of "Forever Young" on its respective tally. While several tunes have become bestsellers once more, fans typically flock to one greatest hits collection, which explains why only a single effort is present on this roster.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zac Brown Is Dating Jewelry Designer Kendra Scott! Couple Make Their Red Carpet Debut at 2025 AMAs (Exclusive)
Zac Brown and Kendra Scott have been dating for several months and made their debut as a couple at the American Music Awards The jewelry designer and the musician, were each married twice before, and between them have eight kids A source tells PEOPLE they are completely in love, and have tons in common — including a similar approach to philanthropyJewelry designer Kendra Scott and musician Zac Brown are a new item! The couple made their red carpet debut at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas on Monday night, and a source tells PEOPLE that they're very happy together. "They were set up by a mutual friend, and are totally in love," the source says of the new duo, adding that they've been together for several months now. They also attended fellow country artist Jamey Johnson's wedding earlier this month, where they were photographed together. At the AMAs, Brown, 46, the lead singer of the Zac Brown Band, will be awarded with the show's first-ever Veterans' Voice Awards, which spotlights artists who have made a lasting impact in the lives of veterans. . Veterans have long held a special place in Brown's heart. Before each show, he plays with the Zac Brown Band, he meets someone who has served the country, and often brings them onstage to honor them and hear their story of serving. He also works closely with Hope for the Warriors, the nonprofit organization that assists combat-wounded service members and their families and is the founder of Camp Southern Ground, which is a residential camp for kids and teens during the summer months, and for the rest of the year, it serves veterans, aiding them as they assimilate back to civilian life. . Jewelry designer Scott , 51, is also a fan of giving back through her Kendra Scott Foundation. The source notes that philanthropy is part of their mutual attraction. "It's just one of the things they have in common," the source adds. 'I decided early on that if somebody ever asked for anything, for a donation, I would never say no, I would always have something to give,' Scott told PEOPLE in 2017. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Scott lost her stepfather to brain cancer when he was just 47 years old, and says it was something he said just before he died that inspired her business philosophy. "At the end of his life, he had a hard time speaking and he said, 'You do good,' and those words have stuck with me and have been the foundation for everything I've done going forward," she said. She added, "We're proving you can be a fiscally responsible company and you can do good and make a difference, and I'm hopeful we can be a beacon of light for big and small companies that if you start out with a giving heart, good things will happen." The American Music Awards, hosted by Jennifer Lopez, are airing live Monday, May 26, from Fontainbleau Las Vegas at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to watch the 2025 AMAs live for free: Time, streaming, nominations
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Before the holiday weekend is over, it's time for the 2025 American Music Awards. The fan-voted ceremony will air live from Las Vegas tonight, making its TV return after three years off the air. It will air for the first time on CBS, and was moved from its typical November date to Memorial Day. CBS indicated that there is a plan in place to 'pay tribute to our country's troops.' Part of that will likely be the Veterans Voice Award honor, going to Zac Brown for his work with veterans. Tonight, Janet Jackson will receive the Icon Award, while Rod Stewart is honored for his lifetime achievement in music. Kendrick Lamar leads all nominees tonight with 10, while Post Malone follows closely behind with eight. Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey all recorded seven nominations. what to know about the 2025 AMAs Date and time: May 26, 8 p.m. ET Venue: Fontainebleau Las Vegas (Las Vegas, Nevada) Channel: CBS Streaming: DIRECTV (five days free), Paramount+ (seven days free) Here's everything you need to know to tune in to the American Music Awards tonight without cable (for free, too, we might add). The 2025 American Music Awards start at 8 p.m. ET tonight, May 26. To watch the AMAs for free, you'll need a live TV streaming service with a free trial. We recommend DIRECTV, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers and a number of different subscription options. When the trial is over, you'll pay as low as $59.99/month and gain access to 90+ live channels including CBS. WATCH FOR FREE WITH DIRECTV You can also stream the AMAs for free with Hulu + Live TV (three days free) and Paramount+ with Showtime (one week free). Jennifer Lopez will host the 51st AMAs; it marks her second time hosting after she emceed the 2015 awards. There will be 37 AMAs given out this year; these are a few of the top prizes, but you can check out a full list here. Artist of the Year: Ariana Grande Billie Eilish Chappell Roan Kendrick Lamar Morgan Wallen Post Malone Sabrina Carpenter SZA Taylor Swift Zach Bryan New Artist of the Year: Benson Boone Chappell Roan Gracie Abrams Shaboozey Teddy Swims Tommy Richman Album of the Year: Beyoncé – 'Cowboy Carter' Billie Eilish – 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' Chappell Roan – 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess' Charli XCX – 'Brat' Gracie Abrams – 'The Secret of Us' Future and Metro Boomin – 'We Don't Trust You' Kendrick Lamar – 'GNX' Post Malone – 'F-1 Trillion' Sabrina Carpenter – 'Short n' Sweet' Taylor Swift – 'The Tortured Poets Department' Song of the Year: Benson Boone – 'Beautiful Things' Billie Eilish – 'Birds of a Feather' Chappell Roan – 'Good Luck, Babe!' Hozier – 'Too Sweet' Kendrick Lamar – 'Not Like Us' Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – 'Die with a Smile' Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen – 'I Had Some Help' Sabrina Carpenter – 'Espresso' Shaboozey – 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' Teddy Swims – 'Lose Control' Here's who you can expect to see take the stage throughout the night. Benson Boone Blake Shelton Gloria Estefan Janet Jackson Jennifer Lopez Reneé Rapp Gwen Stefani Lainey Wilson Rod Stewart Becky G and Manuel Turizo Alex Warren TRY DIRECTV FREEThis article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Writer/Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping and New York Post's streaming property, Decider. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on each streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she's also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. Prior to joining Decider and New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews
Fox News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Country star Zac Brown credits military with providing 'American dream' as he's honored for work with veterans
Print Close By Brie Stimson Published May 22, 2025 Zac Brown is aware of the many sacrifices made by service members and their families. It's why he meets with veterans before his shows and honors them onstage. "They're such incredible people," Brown told Fox News Digital. "Their stories are so inspiring, and getting to bring them up on stage and share just a moment of gratitude with them for that entire crowd, and everyone in the crowd cheering them on and just reminding them that all of their sacrifices are appreciated. I have lots of friends that are in the military. I've lived with a lot of them over the years, and they're just really, truly incredible people. They have the ultimate servant's heart." On Memorial Day, Brown will be honored at the American Music Awards by the Easy Day Foundation with the inaugural Veterans Voice Award for his "unwavering support to the veteran community." "This award means a lot to me because of the awareness that it's going to create for our veterans programs," Brown explained to Fox News Digital. "The more people that are aware of how deserving that these incredible people are, the more help that we can bring to them. VETERANS DAY: DENNIS QUAID, TRACE ADKINS AMONG HOLLYWOOD STARS HONORING OUR MILITARY "They're such incredible, dynamic people that make a lot of sacrifices from their family, the quality of their family life when they return home, their mental wellness, all of those things so that we can be free and able to be here." Brown says many people don't even think of the sacrifices made by service members "just so we can live in such an amazing country where we feel safe. It's an honor and privilege to get to serve them back." The country star founded a camp in Georgia that serves veterans and children more than a decade ago. "We do 34 weeks of veteran programs," he told Fox News Digital. "We serve Bernie Marcus' program Warrior Path at our camp. We were one of the first campuses to be chosen to serve their program. They help with transition to and from service and help serve those with PTSD and other challenges that they find when they come home. And they help them find community and purpose and what their new chapter is going to be like." The camp also has the Warrior Song program through which "we help them to tell their story, which they may not be comfortable telling a civilian. But they get to tell their story with some amazing talented songwriters so that they can sing their story or can play it back to someone and help to share that part of them and get it out of the shadows because a lot of them carry that weight around that they're only willing to share with other fellow soldiers." Camp Southern Ground also hosts a family camp, which Brown says helps service members "see their family as their unit when they come back." "It helps them to have tools. It helps them to be with other veterans and their families as well, and they spend time learning how to see their family as their unit and have the tools to integrate together so that they can have a successful marriage and successful parenthood so that they themselves are well," he explained. "I'm really, really proud of all the things that we're doing there." LEE GREENWOOD ON AMERICA'S VETERANS AND PRIDE IN OUR COUNTRY: 'I HAVE GREAT FAITH' The Veterans Voice Award was created to highlight artists like Brown, who are using their platforms to help veterans. The "Chicken Fried" singer says it's difficult to single out a personal story a service member has told him because he's heard so many amazing anecdotes. "My friend Ollie told me a story about how he thinks about things and how he doesn't ever want his demons to be behind him. He wants them to be chained down in front of him so he can see them and know when they're trying to pull up and get out of their chains, and he knows that he can be aware of that," Brown said. "It's an everyday choice to conquer those things." Other veterans have also told him how much his music meant to them while they were serving. "Our active duty and our veterans provide our security so that we can do that, so that we can live the American dream." — Zac Brown "I've been over several times to play for USO, to play in Iraq and Afghanistan and Kuwait and going out to some of those Ford operating bases where they have not seen anyone that reminds them of home for a really long amount of time," he said. "Some of them had just lost one of their members to an (improvised explosive device), and they were painting his name on a tank when we got there." The band ended up filming the music video for its song "Free" at that base. GARY SINISE HOPES VETERANS SEE HIS NEW MOVIE, 'BROTHERS AFTER WAR' "As soon as we got our guitars out and the speakers out, and we started playing music, it was like a light came on in their eyes and reminded them of what they're fighting for and what they're doing," he explains. "The things that we ask of them. We spent 10 days over there, and they give years and years of sacrifice for our country so that we can be free here and enjoy our lives. Those stories and remembering being around those incredible people, it moves me, and it's important to give thanks and gratitude to the people that protect us." It's especially significant that Brown will be honored on Memorial Day. "It's important that Americans pause on Memorial Day because a lot of people have fought and died and suffered for our freedom, and I'm grateful that the American Music Awards and Easy Day Foundation are making a point of recognizing this during Monday's event," he said. "People can complain about America, complain about whatever, but they haven't gone and lived in other countries," he added. "Most of them haven't gone to live and see what it's like in some of the other places in the world. In America, there are challenges with anything that you're going to do and accomplish, but you can do things here that you cannot do anywhere else." He says people in the United States can "live that American dream no matter what background you're from, no matter what your history was, to create an amazing life for yourself," adding that veterans provide security "so that we can live the American dream. "People can complain about America, complain about whatever, but they haven't gone and lived in other countries." — Zac Brown "Getting to make music for a living is one of the greatest things in my life," he said. "It's such a privilege to get to do what I love to do. And I wouldn't be able to do that if we didn't have the freedoms here that we have and that is due to our veterans and our service people." Brown says his personal connections to the military go "really deep," adding "it's an honor getting to sit down and hear their stories," like Joe Maynard's story about launching a knife company. DONNY OSMOND SAYS UNITED STATES OWES ITS GREATNESS TO MILITARY VETERANS 'PERIOD, FULL STOP' "My buddy Joe Hartbank, who I lived with, to Joe Maynard, who is an incredible guy. He had to do a lot of things that he still kind of suffers from at times, but seeing him find purpose and being able to be a friend for him, getting to lead him into making knives and finding new purpose into things," he explained. "He does all kinds of things now, but such an incredible guy." Hartbank gave Brown a medal he won for saving troops who were under fire in an ambush because of what Brown's music, especially the song "Natural Disaster," meant to him. "It's a privilege to get to know these people," Brown said. "I invite anybody that has a heart for veterans and heart for kids to learn more about Camp Southern Ground. If you don't have a higher purpose other than yourself in your life that you're contributing to, you need to find something like this. and if you want to join forces with us, we'd love to have you." "It's such a privilege to get to do what I love to do, and I wouldn't be able to do that if we didn't have the freedoms here that we have. And that is due to our veterans and our service people." — Zac Brown "It's so much more than a camp," he said. "It's on a university level of quality, the build and everything like that. We've got an incredible staff. We learn every single year about how to be better. It's a privilege to be recognized, but it's a privilege to share the awareness of these things so that we can all figure out how to help each other. God bless America. God bless the people that protect us there." The American Music Awards' collaboration with the Easy Day Foundation, an organization that provides support to veterans transitioning back into military life, will also include two performances and inspirational stories from active-duty service members and veterans. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Money raised for the Easy Day Foundation will also benefit other veterans organizations across the country, including the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Boot Campaign, Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Fisher House, The Folded Flag Foundation, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Team Rubicon and UNLV's Military and Veteran Services Center. A portion of ticket sales will benefit the Easy Day Foundation and its partners. A portion of audience seating at the AMAs will also be reserved for veterans. Print Close URL
Fox News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Country star Zac Brown credits military with providing 'American dream' and is honored to work with veterans
Zac Brown is aware of the many sacrifices made by service members and their families. It's why he meets with veterans before his shows and honors them onstage. "They're such incredible people," Brown told Fox News Digital. "Their stories are so inspiring, and getting to bring them up on stage and share just a moment of gratitude with them for that entire crowd, and everyone in the crowd cheering them on and just reminding them that all of their sacrifices are appreciated. I have lots of friends that are in the military. I've lived with a lot of them over the years, and they're just really, truly incredible people. They have the ultimate servant's heart." On Memorial Day, Brown will be honored at the American Music Awards by the Easy Day Foundation with the inaugural Veterans Voice Award for his "unwavering support to the veteran community." "This award means a lot to me because of the awareness that it's going to create for our veterans programs," Brown explained to Fox News Digital. "The more people that are aware of how deserving that these incredible people are, the more help that we can bring to them. "They're such incredible, dynamic people that make a lot of sacrifices from their family, the quality of their family life when they return home, their mental wellness, all of those things so that we can be free and able to be here." Brown says many people don't even think of the sacrifices made by service members "just so we can live in such an amazing country where we feel safe. It's an honor and privilege to get to serve them back." The country star founded a camp in Georgia that serves veterans and children more than a decade ago. "We do 34 weeks of veteran programs," he told Fox News Digital. "We serve Bernie Marcus' program Warrior Path at our camp. We were one of the first campuses to be chosen to serve their program. They help with transition to and from service and help serve those with PTSD and other challenges that they find when they come home. And they help them find community and purpose and what their new chapter is going to be like." The camp also has the Warrior Song program through which "we help them to tell their story, which they may not be comfortable telling a civilian. But they get to tell their story with some amazing talented songwriters so that they can sing their story or can play it back to someone and help to share that part of them and get it out of the shadows because a lot of them carry that weight around that they're only willing to share with other fellow soldiers." Camp Southern Ground also hosts a family camp, which Brown says helps service members "see their family as their unit when they come back." "It helps them to have tools. It helps them to be with other veterans and their families as well, and they spend time learning how to see their family as their unit and have the tools to integrate together so that they can have a successful marriage and successful parenthood so that they themselves are well," he explained. "I'm really, really proud of all the things that we're doing there." The Veterans Voice Award was created to highlight artists like Brown, who are using their platforms to help veterans. The "Chicken Fried" singer says it's difficult to single out a personal story a service member has told him because he's heard so many amazing anecdotes. "My friend Ollie told me a story about how he thinks about things and how he doesn't ever want his demons to be behind him. He wants them to be chained down in front of him so he can see them and know when they're trying to pull up and get out of their chains, and he knows that he can be aware of that," Brown said. "It's an everyday choice to conquer those things." Other veterans have also told him how much his music meant to them while they were serving. "Our active duty and our veterans provide our security so that we can do that, so that we can live the American dream." "I've been over several times to play for USO, to play in Iraq and Afghanistan and Kuwait and going out to some of those Ford operating bases where they have not seen anyone that reminds them of home for a really long amount of time," he said. "Some of them had just lost one of their members to an (improvised explosive device), and they were painting his name on a tank when we got there." The band ended up filming the music video for its song "Free" at that base. "As soon as we got our guitars out and the speakers out, and we started playing music, it was like a light came on in their eyes and reminded them of what they're fighting for and what they're doing," he explains. "The things that we ask of them. We spent 10 days over there, and they give years and years of sacrifice for our country so that we can be free here and enjoy our lives. Those stories and remembering being around those incredible people, it moves me, and it's important to give thanks and gratitude to the people that protect us." It's especially significant that Brown will be honored on Memorial Day. "It's important that Americans pause on Memorial Day because a lot of people have fought and died and suffered for our freedom, and I'm grateful that the American Music Awards and Easy Day Foundation are making a point of recognizing this during Monday's event," he said. "People can complain about America, complain about whatever, but they haven't gone and lived in other countries," he added. "Most of them haven't gone to live and see what it's like in some of the other places in the world. In America, there are challenges with anything that you're going to do and accomplish, but you can do things here that you cannot do anywhere else." He says people in the United States can "live that American dream no matter what background you're from, no matter what your history was, to create an amazing life for yourself," adding that veterans provide security "so that we can live the American dream. "People can complain about America, complain about whatever, but they haven't gone and lived in other countries." "Getting to make music for a living is one of the greatest things in my life," he said. "It's such a privilege to get to do what I love to do. And I wouldn't be able to do that if we didn't have the freedoms here that we have and that is due to our veterans and our service people." Brown says his personal connections to the military go "really deep," adding "it's an honor getting to sit down and hear their stories," like Joe Maynard's story about launching a knife company. "My buddy Joe Hartbank, who I lived with, to Joe Maynard, who is an incredible guy. He had to do a lot of things that he still kind of suffers from at times, but seeing him find purpose and being able to be a friend for him, getting to lead him into making knives and finding new purpose into things," he explained. "He does all kinds of things now, but such an incredible guy." Hartbank gave Brown a medal he won for saving troops who were under fire in an ambush because of what Brown's music, especially the song "Natural Disaster," meant to him. "It's a privilege to get to know these people," Brown said. "I invite anybody that has a heart for veterans and heart for kids to learn more about Camp Southern Ground. If you don't have a higher purpose other than yourself in your life that you're contributing to, you need to find something like this. and if you want to join forces with us, we'd love to have you." "It's such a privilege to get to do what I love to do, and I wouldn't be able to do that if we didn't have the freedoms here that we have. And that is due to our veterans and our service people." "It's so much more than a camp," he said. "It's on a university level of quality, the build and everything like that. We've got an incredible staff. We learn every single year about how to be better. It's a privilege to be recognized, but it's a privilege to share the awareness of these things so that we can all figure out how to help each other. God bless America. God bless the people that protect us there." The American Music Awards' collaboration with the Easy Day Foundation, an organization that provides support to veterans transitioning back into military life, will also include two performances and inspirational stories from active-duty service members and veterans. Money raised for the Easy Day Foundation will also benefit other veterans organizations across the country, including the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Boot Campaign, Congressional Medal of Honor Society, Fisher House, The Folded Flag Foundation, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Team Rubicon and UNLV's Military and Veteran Services Center. A portion of ticket sales will benefit the Easy Day Foundation and its partners. A portion of audience seating at the AMAs will also be reserved for veterans.
