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New York Post
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Kevin James joins Jelly Roll onstage for surprise performance after lookalike comparisons
Jelly Roll fans were seeing double at his Columbus, Ohio show over the weekend. The singer, 40, embraced the lookalike comparisons between himself and Kevin James by including the 'King of Queens' actor in his performance at the Buckeye Country Superfest. The duo took the stage together for an epic performance of Jelly Roll's hit song 'Need a Favor,' which made the crowd go wild. Advertisement 9 Jelly Roll and Kevin James for surprise performance in Columbus, Ohio. Tiktok/@taylorteaguee 9 Jelly Roll and Kevin James on stage. Tiktok/@taylorteaguee 'Jelly Roll brought out Kevin James in Columbus…ICONIC,' a concertgoer wrote on TikTok alongside footage of the pair on stage. Advertisement Before the joint performance, Jelly Roll told fans that he tried to think of 'the craziest thing' that he could do in Ohio. James, 60, then appeared from backstage and Jelly Roll told the actor that he looked like he was ready to do 'some rock 'n roll.' 9 Kevin James joins Jelly Roll on stage at the Buckeye Country Superfest. Tiktok/@taylorteaguee 'Kevin, we're in the biggest house in Ohio. Can we sing a song together?' Jelly Roll asked James. Advertisement The two stars even matched in black vests and jeans with backwards baseball caps for the duet. After the performance went viral on TikTok, fans drew attention to the pair's striking resemblance to one another. 9 Jelly Roll and Kevin James during their duet. Tiktok/@taylorteaguee 9 Jelly Roll at the 2025 Railbird Music Festival. Getty Images Advertisement 'Love the twinning couldn't be more perfect,' one person wrote in the comments of the TikTok. 'But like Kevin James is Jelly Roll if all of his tattoos are removed,' someone else said. Another fan added, 'I was like…jelly roll looks a bit different but I can't put my finger on it lol.' 9 Kevin James arrives for the 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2' New York premiere in 2015. Getty Images 'If they made a jelly roll movie, make kevin james jelly roll,' a different fan suggested. More viewers fawned over James making an appearance at the concert. 'I love Kevin James!!! I hope he never touches Ozempic like everyone else. He's handsome the way he is,' a fan commented. 9 Jelly Roll performs during the CMA Fest 2025. FilmMagic Advertisement 9 Kevin James during the 28th Annual Peoples Choice Awards in 2002. Getty Images 'Kevin James is so fine,' another fan gushed. Someone else declared, 'Kevin James is one of the hottest men on the planet.' This isn't the first time James has shown off his singing talents. Advertisement In 2024, the Emmy nominee appeared on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' and performed a song about Groundhog Day with the late-night host. 9 Kevin James attends the Zookeeper photocall at London Zoo in 2011. Ian Gavan Over the last year, James has also showed off his dramatic weight loss after dropping 60 pounds by fasting for a month. Advertisement 'When I lock on, I can do something,' he stated on Joe Rogan's podcast in March 2024. 'I started fasting, I didn't say 'I'm going to do 40 days,' I just said 'I'm going to do whatever I can. I felt pretty good for a while, and then I'd have these dips, like wow, I feel pretty miserable.' 'I lost, I think, like 60 pounds,' James revealed. 'I didn't even take vitamins. It cleansed everything out of me.'
Forbes
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Jelly Roll Charts A New No. 1 With A Special Duet
Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll hit No. 1 on two Billboard charts with 'Hard Fought Hallelujah,' as the ... More duet version becomes the most popular edition in the U.S. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Jelly Roll attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by) For several months now, a track titled "Hard Fought Hallelujah" has been one of the most popular in America, as well as one of the biggest Christian hits in quite some time. While it might not have reached the radar of all listeners, millions across the United States have already discovered the Brandon Lake smash. The tune has been charting on Billboard rankings for months, and the genre superstar has recently taken big steps to turn it into a significant, and rare, religious-themed crossover hit. This week, the tune officially becomes a collaboration on every ranking, as the collaborative version is now the most popular. "Hard Fought Hallelujah" is now officially a duet between Lake and Jelly Roll. The updated take on what was once a solo composition was released back in early February, but it wasn't always the most-consumed edition. Billboard typically credits one version of a song on the charts, favoring whichever earns the most consumption. If the solo edition of a track like "Hard Fought Hallelujah" earns more activity, then the streams and sales of a newly released remix — such as the one featuring Jelly — contribute to the title's overall success. But the featured musician doesn't always receive official credit. Jelly is now named on the tune as it arrives on one tally and soars on others. This week, "Hard Fought Hallelujah" debuts at No. 1 on the Country Digital Song Sales chart, Billboard's ranking of the bestselling country tracks in America. The smash enters in the top spot, giving Lake his first leader and Jelly his third career winner on this list. He first led in April 2023 with "Need a Favor" and returned to the summit alongside Jessie Murph on "Wild Ones" in October of that year. Jelly is surely thrilled to see "Hard Fought Hallelujah" rule the Country Digital Song Sales chart, as quite a few of his previous hits peaked in the runner-up spot. "Son of a Sinner," "Save Me" with Lainey Wilson, "I Am Not Okay," "Lonely Road" with MGK (previously known as Machine Gun Kelly) and "Believe" with Brooks & Dunn all missed the mark by just one space. Jelly has now earned a milestone 15 top 10s out of 20 total appearances on the roster. Lake and Jelly Roll also dominate the all-genre Digital Song Sales chart this week with "Hard Fought Hallelujah." The track rockets from No. 14 to the summit, marking its second stint at No. 1. Luminate reports that sales of the title grew by more than 200% week over week, totaling just under 8,700 copies sold in the U.S. in the last time around. "Hard Fought Hallelujah" is also on the rise across numerous other Billboard charts, as the cross-genre tune is becoming a serious smash in America. It bolts into the top 40 on the Hot 100, settling at No. 40. The tune climbs slightly on the Country Airplay chart, stepping up from No. 60 — where it debuted last week — to No. 56. Meanwhile, it rules the Rock Digital Song Sales chart for a twelfth consecutive frame.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jelly Roll's path to pardon clears as Tennessee parole board weighs in
A Tennessee parole board recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll this week. Following a clemency hearing for the singer -- whose real name is Jason DeFord -- in Nashville on Tuesday, the Tennessee Board of Parole recommended that his criminal record, including a past conviction of robbery, be cleared. According to the Tennessee Board of Parole, "One member of the seven-person board recused themselves from the hearing." Jelly Roll discusses 'emotional' finish to 5K run: 'I feel great' It is now up to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to review the board's recommendation. Jelly Roll, who is known for his hit songs, "I Am Not Okay" and "Need a Favor," has previously spoken openly about his past incarceration. In 2008 he was convicted of robbery and drug possession, according to court records. In an interview with Joe Rogan in 2023, Jelly Roll said that he spent time in jail from ages 14 to 25. "At 16, I was charged as an adult for a charge," he said at the time. "It was a heinous crime, admittedly. It was horrible. We robbed a couple of guys for some weed, but they called the police because we took some money and some stuff. It was an armed robbery, we went in there with a gun, I regret it every day of my life." He added that he was a kid when it happened, but said that he still feels "horrible about it." As a result, Jelly Roll said that his conviction has affected aspects of his life, including his ability to travel. Those who have been convicted of a felony may be denied entry into other countries due to restrictions. According to The Associated Press, Jelly Roll told the parole board this week that one of the reasons he was seeking a pardon was to be able to travel to Canada to perform. "I want to be an inspiration for people who are now where I used to be -- to let them know that change is truly possible," he said. "One of the reasons I'm asking for your recommendation for this pardon is because I'm looking to take my message of redemption through the power of music and faith through the rest of the world." He added, 'I'll still be using this same pardon, God willing, to go do missionary work in my 50s and 60s." Jelly Roll dedicates new song 'I Am Not Okay' to 'everyone going through something': Listen here At Jelly Roll's hearing, Nashville Sheriff Daron Hall was in attendance and advocated for the singer, according to the AP. Hall shared a series of photos on social media with the singer, including one of the both of them embracing. According to the AP, following the board's decision, Jelly Roll said, "This was incredible," adding, "I pray this goes through. But today was special for me, regardless." "Good Morning America" has reached out to the Nashville Sheriff's Department and a rep for Jelly Roll for comment. Jelly Roll's path to pardon clears as Tennessee parole board weighs in originally appeared on
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jelly Roll's path to pardon clears as Tennessee parole board weighs in
A Tennessee parole board recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll this week. Following a clemency hearing for the singer -- whose real name is Jason DeFord -- in Nashville on Tuesday, the Tennessee Board of Parole recommended that his criminal record, including a past conviction of robbery, be cleared. According to the Tennessee Board of Parole, "One member of the seven-person board recused themselves from the hearing." Jelly Roll discusses 'emotional' finish to 5K run: 'I feel great' It is now up to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to review the board's recommendation. Jelly Roll, who is known for his hit songs, "I Am Not Okay" and "Need a Favor," has previously spoken openly about his past incarceration. In 2008 he was convicted of robbery and drug possession, according to court records. In an interview with Joe Rogan in 2023, Jelly Roll said that he spent time in jail from ages 14 to 25. "At 16, I was charged as an adult for a charge," he said at the time. "It was a heinous crime, admittedly. It was horrible. We robbed a couple of guys for some weed, but they called the police because we took some money and some stuff. It was an armed robbery, we went in there with a gun, I regret it every day of my life." He added that he was a kid when it happened, but said that he still feels "horrible about it." As a result, Jelly Roll said that his conviction has affected aspects of his life, including his ability to travel. Those who have been convicted of a felony may be denied entry into other countries due to restrictions. According to The Associated Press, Jelly Roll told the parole board this week that one of the reasons he was seeking a pardon was to be able to travel to Canada to perform. "I want to be an inspiration for people who are now where I used to be -- to let them know that change is truly possible," he said. "One of the reasons I'm asking for your recommendation for this pardon is because I'm looking to take my message of redemption through the power of music and faith through the rest of the world." He added, 'I'll still be using this same pardon, God willing, to go do missionary work in my 50s and 60s." Jelly Roll dedicates new song 'I Am Not Okay' to 'everyone going through something': Listen here At Jelly Roll's hearing, Nashville Sheriff Daron Hall was in attendance and advocated for the singer, according to the AP. Hall shared a series of photos on social media with the singer, including one of the both of them embracing. According to the AP, following the board's decision, Jelly Roll said, "This was incredible," adding, "I pray this goes through. But today was special for me, regardless." "Good Morning America" has reached out to the Nashville Sheriff's Department and a rep for Jelly Roll for comment. Jelly Roll's path to pardon clears as Tennessee parole board weighs in originally appeared on
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tennessee Board of Parole recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll
The Tennessee Board of Parole is recommending a pardon for Grammy-nominated country star Jelly Roll on Tuesday, a decision that will be up to the state's Republican Governor Bill Lee, according to the Associated Press. Jelly Roll, a Nashville native, has spoken openly about his history involving drug-related crimes and incarceration, and how he's overcome that part of his life as he's risen to fame as a successful country music artist. The AP reported that the board issued its recommendation unanimously after a hearing, where they heard from several witnesses advocating for the 'Need a Favor' singer including Nashville Sheriff Daron Hall. Jelly Roll, whose name is Jason DeFord, wants to be able to perform internationally and continue to share about his reformation journey. He told the board that his criminal record makes it difficult for him to travel abroad to perform. 'I want to be an inspiration for people who are now where I used to be — to let them know that change is truly possible,' Jelly Roll told the board, according to the AP. 'One of the reasons I'm asking for your recommendation for this pardon is because I'm looking to take my message of redemption through the power of music and faith through the rest of the world.' The 40-year-old musician spent time behind bars at age 17 on a robbery charge and at age 23 on drug charges, according to the AP. In 2008, at age 23, he was sentenced to eight years of court-ordered supervision after finding marijuana and crack cocaine in his car. The singer has taken on an advocacy role to speak about his past and subsequent redemption since he first broke onto the music scene in 2022. Last year, he traveled to Washington DC to testify in a Senate hearing to lobby for stronger legislation against the ongoing fentanyl crisis in the US, saying during his testimony that 'I believed when I sold drugs, genuinely, that selling drugs was a victimless crime.' The CMA Award winner went on to say, 'I am here now standing as a man that wants to be a part of the solution.' Jelly Roll also visits jails, rehab centers and youth centers around the country before performing concerts, an effort that was recognized during the hearing on Tuesday.
