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Thursday, May 26, 2022

Carrie Underwood Misses 'American Idol' Finale Due To Covid Exposure

Country superstar Carrie Underwood was forced to miss the star-studded finale of Season 20 of "American Idol" on Sunday, May 22, due to Covid-19 exposure.

"American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest revealed the news at the beginning of the episode.

"There was a COVID exposure within Carrie Underwood's group," he stated. "So following protocol, she is unable to perform tonight. Sad, but you can check her out on her tour, Denim & Rhinestones. That tour coming this fall. So, go see her."

Underwood was set to deliver the live debut of "Denim & Rhinestones" during the three-hour finale.

Underwood, who previously won Season 4 of "America Idol," had appeared on Season 20 to mentor the Top 5 from her Las Vegas residency.

Underwood is currently set to release her ninth studio album, Denim & Rhinestones on June 10.

The album will feature 12-tracks, including the lead single "Ghost Story," as well as the title track, "Crazy Angels" and the recently released "She Don't Know."

(Photo: Chris Haston/NBC)

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Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barker Marry In Lavish Italian Wedding Ceremony

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker got married again on Sunday (May 22), exchanging vows in an intimate ceremony at the seaside estate of fashion icons Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in Portofino, Italy.

Kardashian and Barker shared photos of themselves on Instagram, captioning their post, "happily ever after."

"Introducing Mr. And Mrs. Barker," Kardashian wrote in another post with more pictures.

In the surreal snapshots, the newlyweds are seen encircled by an ornate golden altar with dozens of candles, beautiful red roses, and lush greenery.

Kardashian wore a stunning white mini dress with a veil embroidered with the Virgin Mary, while Barker wore a classic black-and-white tuxedo. Both outfits were designed by Dolce & Gabanna, according to People.

Kardashian's sons Mason and Reign, and daughter Penelope, and Barker's son Landon, daughter Alabama, and stepdaughter Atiana attended the wedding.

Kardashian and Barker, who made their relationship public on Valentine's Day last year, got engaged in October. They officially tied the knot in mid-May during a small ceremony in Santa Barbara, California, with Kardashian's grandma Mary Jo "MJ" Campbell and Barker's dad Randy Barker serving as witnesses.

The couple shared black-and-white images from the celebratory day, captioning their respective galleries with, "Till death do us part."

(Photo: Ellen Von Unwerth)

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New Theme Song By Post Malone Featured In 'Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers' Reboot

The Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers reboot, which debuted on Disney+ on May 20, features a new theme song from Post Malone.

Along with the movie, the soundtrack also arrived last Wednesday. Brian Tyler composed most of the music for the film's soundtrack.

The lyrics of the theme song by Malone are in the style of his pop-oriented records, although he keeps much of the original version's lyrics and core melody intact.

"When you need some help to save the day / They're never far away," the Grammy-nominated artist sings in the theme's dynamic chorus.

Akiva Schaffer directed the computer-animated adventure comedy film, which has John Mulaney and Andy Samberg voicing the titular roles. Will Arnett, Seth Rogen, Keegan-Michael Key, and KiKi Layne are also in the cast.

Malone previously linked up with Andrew Watt for the xXx: Return Of Xander Cage inclusion "Burning Man" in 2017, and a couple of years later, had his Hollywood's Bleeding cut "Sunflower" (a collab with Swae Lee) featured prominently in Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse.

(Photo: Republic Records)

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Olivia Rodrigo Celebrates First Anniversary Of Life-Changing Debut Album 'Sour'

Marking the first anniversary of Sour, Olivia Rodrigo reflected on the success of her super hit debut album.

"My first album SOUR came out a year ago today. it is impossible for me to sum up in words how much this album means to me and how grateful I am to have gotten the privilege to make it and watch it exist in the world," Rodrigo wrote on Instagram.

The singer-songwriter and actress gave a shoutout to Dan Nigro, who produced and co-wrote the album, "for making it with me and believing in me more than anyone." She also thanked "everyone who has embraced [her] 17 year old lamentations and forever changed [her] life in the process".

Released on May 21, 2021, Sour broke the global Spotify record for the biggest opening week for an album by a female artist. The album topped the charts in several countries, including the Billboard 200, and racked up 15 Platinum certificates.

Originally planned as an EP, Rodrigo expanded Sour into a full-length album following the viral success of her debut single, "Drivers License."

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