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Nov 20
Multiple fatalities in New Jersey mansion fire: Officials
WABC-TV(COLTS NECK, N.J.) — There have been multiple fatalities at a house fire in Colts Neck, New Jersey, officials said Tuesday. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office said in a tweet it “is on scene at a fire in Colts Neck with multiple fatalities. Firefighters still working on fire. Stay tuned for more details.” Firefighters responded …
Nov 20
Relentless California wildfires leave 82 dead, almost 700 unaccounted for
iStock/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELES) — The number of people who remain missing in the wake of a pair of ferocious wildfires that have been blazing across both ends of California remains close to 1,000 as of early this morning. The two monstrous blazes, which both ignited last week, have claimed a total of 82 lives while laying …
Nov 20
Watch now: Blake Shelton stars in Gwen Stefani’s video for their holiday duet, “You Make It Feel Like Christmas”
John Shearer/Getty Images via ABCBlake Shelton teams up with his lady, Gwen Stefani, for a retro holiday celebration in the new music video for their duet, “You Make It Feel Like Christmas.” The two star in a series of comedic holiday scenes, which mostly include mishaps involving Blake. He gets attacked by a swarm of bees that fly out of …
Nov 20
Wisconsin cheese makers earn World Cheese Awards
Wisconsin cheesemakers took home 24 awards at the World Cheese Awards in Bergen, Norway. That’s about a quarter of the awards going to United States producers. The World Cheese Awards received a record-breaking 3,500 entries in its 30th year. Deer Creek Cheese received a Major Winner award for Best Vintage Cheddar. Roth Cheese picked up …
Nov 20
Wisconsin hemp licensing deadline moved to March 1st
A Wisconsin Ag Department official says they have extended the deadline for farmers to apply for 2019 industrial hemp licenses. Donna Gilson says, “People were telling us that they weren’t able to get land and seed sources, etc. lined up by December 31st, and it was also somewhat of a work issue for our staff. It …
Nov 20
Chris Stapleton to salute Dolly Parton at MusiCares Person of the Year event
ABC/Image Group LAChris Stapleton will help honor Dolly Parton during a gala event on February 8 where the country legend will be celebrated as the 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year. Additional acts, including pop stars Pink, Shawn Mendes and Mark Ronson, will also pay tribute to the Dolly during the pre-Grammy event. The annual bash raises money for MusiCares, the charitable arm of …
Nov 20
Luke Bryan says his wife supported him while he struggled as a songwriter
ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan may be a superstar now, but nearly 12 years ago he was a young newlywed trying to make things work financially. During an appearance on Pickler & Ben on Monday, the “What Makes You Country” singer admitted that his wife, Caroline, was the breadwinner early on in their relationship. “When we got married, her career …
Nov 20
Blake Shelton says sexy no longer exists now that his Sexiest Man Alive crown has been taken
ABC/Mark LevineBlake Shelton is struggling now that he’s no longer considered People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive. “Can I be honest? I feel like when I gave up my crown, sexy ended,” he joked to Entertainment Tonight. “It just ended in the world. So until I get it back, it doesn’t exist anymore.” When asked how he feels about …
Nov 20
Kane Brown opens up about facing racism
ABC/Image Group LAKane Brown tells the new issue of People magazine all about his difficult childhood, dealing with racism as a biracial country singer, and his steady career climb. “When I first got into country, I started getting comments like, ‘He’s an n-word’,” the “Lose It” singer tells the publication. But Kane persevered despite the roadblocks and began …