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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Keith Urban SNAPS & Leaves Interview Over Nicole Kidman's Bold Roles
Keith Urban abruptly exited a live radio interview after being asked about wife Nicole Kidman's intimate scenes with younger co-stars like Zac Efron in her latest film A Family Affair. The moment occurred during Hayley & Max in the Morning on Adelaide's Mix 102.3. Host Max Burford asked how Urban felt watching Nicole in romantic roles, but right after the question, Keith's Zoom connection mysteriously dropped. The show's hosts suspect the interview was cut short because they crossed into personal territory. Neither Urban nor his team has responded. Nicole and Keith, married since 2006 with two children, were recently seen together at the ACM Awards and the FIFA Club World Cup. Nicole has also spoken in the past about nearly quitting acting after becoming a mother. Read More
Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Experiences You Shouldn't Miss When Visiting Frisco, Texas
Frisco is known throughout Texas and beyond for being the world headquarters for the Dallas Cowboys. It offers luxury for celebrities and others who flock to the city when it hosts the The Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards each year. It's also family-friendly with many opportunities for arts and recreation. Traffic on the highway accompanied by the sunset getty Frisco is also the only North Texas city to have two golf resorts, and there are additional public courses and golf bays in restaurants. It's even been called the new home of modern golf since PGA of America has moved their headquarters here. An aerial view of PGA Frisco Gold Course in Texas at sunset getty Whatever brings you to Frisco, here are some things you should make time to experience during your stay. The Texas Sculpture Garden is a special haven in Frisco. SERKAN ZANAGAR The Texas Sculpture Garden offers eye-catching, unique works of art. Visit Frisco Although you may not think about the arts when you first consider a visit to Frisco, this city is full of surprises. You can experience the biggest private collection of contemporary Texas sculptures that's ever been curated at the Texas Sculpture Garden. Then there's the art-focused Kaleidoscope Park where nature blends perfectly with beautiful works of art. Kaleidoscope Park welcomes all. Phillip Slaughter You can try your hand at creating many types of art at AR Workshop. There are workshops and classes for arts like embroidery, jewelry creation and hat burning. Make Expression is an award-winning art studio that offers the opportunity to try your hand at arts like pottery painting, canvas painting, glass fusions, and mosaic creations. Unique Spas To Visit In Frisco Culture: A Day Spa offers treatments unique to the needs of visitors to Frisco. Visit Frisco Going to a spa is one of the best ways to fully feel rejuvenated and refreshed any time of day. After all, isn't that how you should feel on a vacation? A good place to start is a stop by Culture: A Day Spa. It offers facials and massages in addition to beauty treatments like makeup and waxing. Its Igloo Room awakens the sense and provides wellness benefits, and it's a lot of fun to visit. The treatments at Culture: A Day Spa can be customized for your comfort. Visit Frisco The Well & Being Spa provides special treatments such as a golf recovery massage and a vanilla bourbon whiskey massage. Then there's the Mokara Spa that has body treatments like a nature's relaxation massages and a golfer's specific sports massage. The Mokara spa has a jacuzzi and many other relaxing amenities to make it an uncomfortable spot for rest and relaxation. Visit Frisco Shops To Explore In The Star District You don't have to love football to have a blast in the Star District. It has world-class stores for some serious shopping. Get stylish new glasses at Luxe Eyewear. Stop by Flea Style for some Texas-style accessories, clothes, and gifts; you can also stop by the shop's beloved hat bar for a fun custom experience. If you're looking for a high-end gift, you can't go wrong at the Charlotte Jones Collection. Aerial View of Frisco, Texas during the Summer getty The Monkee's boutique in Frisco is locally owned, and it sells brand name accessories, clothes, and shoes. Also, you can shop for your favorite sports fan at the Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop or look for unique sports cards at Cards in a Box. Where To Eat In Frisco, Texas Whether you're looking for formal dining or casual cafes, you'll find a wide variety of restaurants here. Frisco has something for everyone's tastes. 1947 serves up a fusion of contemporary and Indian cuisine. Jeff's Vegan is a popular spot that offers an eclectic mix of foods, including Chinese food in addition to burgers and fries. Hummus Republic is a casual place for Mediterranean cuisine. The Cookie Monster cinnamon roll at Cinnaholic is one of its most popular flavors. Cinnaholic Cinnaholic is perhaps the sweetest spot to stop in Frisco. They're the original gourmet cinnamon roll bakery, and they rose to fame on ABC's Shark Tank . They are all about delectable sweet treats that can be customized, or you can opt for one of their beloved tried-and-true varieties such as Campfire S'mores and Cookie Monster. Play Or Stay At The Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa The Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa welcomes golf enthusiasts and much more. Visit Frisco The Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa is a popular spot for golfers with its Fazio-designed golf course. Beginners are welcome, and lessons are available if you're new to the sport. The TopGolf Swing Suite at the resort welcomes golfers of all skill levels, too. There's a lot more to the resort than its golfing opportunities, too. The living room of the executive suite of the Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa. Visit Frisco Fitness enthusiasts can book accommodations with a Peloton bike just steps away from the bed, so they can wake up and get in a workout without leaving the room. All the rooms are dog-friendly to canine companions who weight 40 pounds or less. Fitness enthusiasts are sure to enjoy the room with a Peloton bike at the Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa. Visit Frisco The resort's enhanced pool area has private cabanas for relaxing an hour or all day, and it has a waterslide and splash pads. There are other spaces for outdoor recreation, and a lawn that's adjacent to the pool has fun games for families like checkers and cornhole. The pool area at the Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa is family-friendly. Visit Frisco
Forbes
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Lainey Wilson To Be Honored By Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 26: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Lainey Wilson attends the 2025 American Music Awards ... More at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Country star Lainey Wilson is being honored with a new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tenn. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum announced Tuesday that it is honoring the hitmaking singer, songwriter and musician with the new exhibit Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails. In May, Wilson won her second consecutive Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year award. In total, Wilson has won 16 ACM Awards. The exhibit will open at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on July 18 and run through June 30, 2026. "It's a dream come true to have my own exhibit in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and such an incredible honor to be included next to so many of my heroes and legendary artists," Wilson said in a statement from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. "These past few years have been a complete whirlwind, and it's going to be really amazing to see the whole journey captured in the exhibit, along with some special items from growing up in Louisiana,' Wilson added. 'I can't wait to see how it turned out and for my family, friends and fans to check it out." Wilson's hits include Things a Man Oughta Know," "Heart Like a Truck" and "Watermelon Moonshine." In addtion to winning the Entertainer of the Year honor at the 2025 ACM Awards in May, Wilson won trophies for Female Artist of the Year, Artist-Songwriter of the Year and Album of the Year for Whirlwind. On May 26, Wilson also performed at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas. Several items from Lainey Wilson's life and career will be on display at the exhibit honoring the country star at the Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails exhibit. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum said in the announcement that the exhibit will include: In its summary of the hitmaker's career, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum noted in a statement, "Wilson grew up in Baskin, Louisiana … riding horses and four-wheelers and swimming in nearby Big Creek with her older sister. 'Wilson envisioned a career as a country artist and started working to make it happen from a young age — singing publicly for the first time at her kindergarten graduation and writing songs for fun by the time she was 10. As a teenager, she learned how to handle herself in front of audiences through performances, pageants and local talent competitions.' Information about the exhibit and how to get tickets to the museum are available on the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum website.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Conner Smith's Rep Gives Update After Nashville Fatal Accident
Rising country star Conner Smith's representative has now responded to the news that Smith was involved in a fatal accident in Nashville, TN, that left an elderly woman dead. Smith's rep told People that he was 'involved in a car accident that tragically claimed a life.' Smith was not injured. The crash occurred on the evening of June 8, and Dorothy Dobbins, 77, was killed after being struck by a pickup truck driven by Smith, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department wrote in a news release. 'His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time,' Smith's rep's statement said, according to People. 'Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation.' People noted that sources told the publication that Smith was not impaired at the time of the crash nor "distracted by his phone." Smith has 200,000 followers on Instagram. According to 9News, he is best known for the "viral hit 'I Hate Alabama' and released his debut album, 'Smoky Mountains,' in 2024." He "was nominated for New Male Artist of the Year at the ACM Awards last year," the station reported. "The pedestrian killed Sunday night after she was struck by a vehicle on 3rd Avenue North near Van Buren Street is identified as 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins," police wrote. "The preliminary investigation indicates that a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, driven by Conner Smith, 24, was traveling north on 3rd Avenue North as Dobbins was crossing the roadway," the release says. "It appears that she was inside a marked crosswalk when she was struck around 7:30 p.m. Dobbins, who lived nearby, was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where she died." "The preliminary contributing factor for this crash appears to be Smith failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian. He showed no signs of impairment. There are no charges at present as the investigation continues," the release Smith's Rep Gives Update After Nashville Fatal Accident first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 10, 2025
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country singer Conner Smith involved in fatal truck-pedestrian crash in Nashville
Conner Smith, an up-and-coming country singer nominated for new male artist at last year's ACM Awards, allegedly struck a 77-year-old pedestrian Sunday night in Nashville, police said. The woman died. "The preliminary contributing factor for this crash appears to be Smith failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian. He showed no signs of impairment," the Metro Nashville Police Department said in a news release. "There are no charges at present as the investigation continues." Read more: Luke Bryan sees no message in Beyoncé's CMA Awards snub: 'A lot of great music's overlooked' The woman, identified as Dorothy Dobbins, lived nearby, according to police. She was walking in a marked crosswalk at the time of the collision, which occurred around 7:30 p.m. Dobbins died at nearby Vanderbilt University Medical Center, police said. The viral "I Hate Alabama" singer saw his 2023 tune "Creek Will Rise" climb onto the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 2024. He has been a special guest on Luke Bryan's Farm Tour, an annual effort aimed at bringing what Bryan calls "big city" country music to rural areas. Farm Tour 2025 hit California's Merced, Fresno and Kern counties in May and will play three Midwest shows in September. "His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time,' Smith's attorney told TMZ in a statement that acknowledged the singer's involvement in the crash and indicated he was cooperating with authorities. Smith is among the acts scheduled to open for Bryan this Saturday in Florida at the Boston Red Sox "Fenway South" spring-training facility in Fort Myers. He has shows booked around the country through the summer, including opening for "In Case You Didn't Know" singer Brett Young on Aug. 8 at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa. Get notified when the biggest stories in Hollywood, culture and entertainment go live. Sign up for L.A. Times entertainment alerts. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
