Glee star, Chris Colfer’s children’s novel, The Land of Stories debuts atop the New York Times Best Sellers List in the Children’s Chapter Books category. Read more at The New York Times
Bucky Covington’s new video featuring Shooter Jennings and Kellie Pickler racks up over 800,000 views in 24 hours– The raucous new video for the Bucky Covington and Shooter Jennings duet “Drinking Side of Country” racked up more than 800,000 views in 24 hours. The scores of scantily clad women, along with a sultry Kellie Pickler who served as a distraction to keep the trouble makers from being arrested, surely had something to do with it. Other famous faces in the video include X Games medalist Kenny Bartram and TNA wrestler Mickie James. The song, written by Covington, his twin brother Rocky and Ducky Medlock, is from Covington’s upcoming sophomore album “Good Guys,” which is set to be released Sept. 11. – Read more at Tennessean.com
Exclusive: ‘Voice’ Finalist Chris Mann Records Christmas Album – “The Voice” finalist Chris Mann will release a Christmas EP three weeks before the Oct. 30 release of his debut album. Mann has recorded six classic songs for a Christmas album that will be sold exclusively at Walmart. Faircraft Records/Universal Republic, which is releasing his debut, will release the holiday set as well. With the Christmas album finished, the classically trained singer is wrapping up his debut, recording the country classic “You Were Always on My Mind” Thursday in Los Angeles and traveling to Nashville next week to record a version of the Lady Antebellum hit “I Need You Now.” An orchestra will be recorded for the album’s 11 tracks next week as well. The album will comprise seven covers and four originals, two of which Mann wrote. – Read more at Billboard.com
Lauren Alaina Joined Rascal Flatts on Stage at the Opry – American Idol Season 10 runner-up Lauren Alaina joined Rascal Flatts during their segment of the Wednesday Night Grand Ole Opry to sing the group’s hit Life Is a Highway with them. – Via USAToday
Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Meet Minnie at Walt Disney World – Singer/songwriter Carrie Underwood and her husband, NHL Nashville Predators star Mike Fisher, visited Walt Disney World Resort this week as both took a break from their busy schedules to meet Mickey, Minnie and the gang. In this photo taken by Disney Parks Blog author Gene Duncan, Minnie Mouse was on hand to welcome the couple to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
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Bristol Palin: ‘I Like Gays. I’m Not a Homophobic’ – Bristol Palin wants to clear up her views on gays before her second go-round on “Dancing With the Stars.” “I like gays,” she said. “I’m not a homophobic and I’m so sick of people saying that. Just because I’m for traditional marriage doesn’t really mean I’m scared or anything of anyone else, and I don’t hate anybody.” “You know, people are going to make up stuff about me no matter what,” she said. “Whatever. I’m going to go dance and I’m going to have fun. … It’s not about politics and it’s not about traditional marriage and anything like that. It’s just about dancing and it’s going to be fun.” Asked if she appreciated any aspect of the media coverage she received, she replied: “Do I like to provide for my son? Yes, I do.” – Read more at The Wrap
Paramount and Ryan Seacrest Teaming on ‘Food Fight’ Pic (Exclusive) – Paramount Pictures is cooking up the big-screen comedy Food Fight, based loosely on the reality TV show Food Revolution, which centered on celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. Ryan Seacrest, who teamed with Oliver on the short-lived ABC series, is producing alongside Adam Sher. The story centers on a hot Los Angeles chef known for his popular gourmet food truck who gets into trouble and is sentenced to work at a school. The chef revamps the lunch program with a ragtag group of kids. – Read more at The Hollywood Reporter
