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Naomi Judd‘s will has been released and it does not specifically mention daughters Wynonna or Ashley Judd. 

In the will, obtained by Entertainment Tonight, the late country legend leaves her estate in the hands of her husband, Larry Strickland, appointing him executor of the estate. The will, which dates back to November 20, 2017, states he has “full authority and discretion” to handle anything related to her “real property” that she has requested be declared as “personal property.” 

Naomi also says in a statement that should something happen to her husband and he is no longer able to serve as the executor, then she appoints her brother-in-law Reginald Strickland and Daniel Kris Waiter to assume the role of co-executors. 

Two people who are not specifically identified in the will are her daughters, Golden Globe-nominated actress Ashley and Wynonna, the latter of whom she won five Grammys with as part of The Judds. However, she does acknowledge her children under “Allocation of GST Exemption,” which asks the executor to handle the exemption in a manner that is “most beneficial to my children and my more remote issue.”

Naomi was pronounced dead at the age of 76 on April 30, the day before The Judds were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Ashley confirmed in an interview with Good Morning America in May that Naomi’s death was the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 

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Miranda Lambert is offering advice to those interested in adopting a dog this summer. 

In honor of National Mutt Day, the “All Kinds of Kinds” singer notes that certain types of dogs have a harder time being adopted than others, including senior dogs, pit bulls, large black dogs and canines that have disabilities. 

“I encourage you to keep an open mind if you’re looking for a new pup,” she writes in a video that shows the singer visiting and playing with a variety of shelter dogs, at one point clutching her heart as she walks through the aisles of cages. “They have so much love in them…And they just need us to love them a lil bit harder.”

To support the cause, Vinyl Me, Please is donating 25 percent of the proceeds made off of sales of Miranda’s records to MuttNation, the foundation she started with her mother, Bev Lambert, that helps displaced dogs during natural disasters, provides financial support to animal shelters and more. The sale ends on August 2.  

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While fans are pregaming before the show, Keith Urban is having his own fun backstage. 

The “Wild Hearts” singer took to Instagram to offer a peek into what life is like backstage on his tour, and it’s a wild ride. In the video, Keith is racing around the concert venue in a small Crazy Cart, doing spins past the snack bar and proving himself to be dexterous as he drives through the rows of seats, laughing all the while. 

“While you guys are tailgating outside the venue…,” Keith writes in the caption. 

It seems Keith’s soon-to-be tour mate Tyler Hubbard wants in on the action, asking in the comments, “drift cart races on tour?” “Challenge beyond accepted T!!!!!!!” Keith replies. 

The country superstar is currently on his The Speed of Now World Tour, with Ingrid Andress as the opening act. Tyler will join the lineup for the fall leg beginning on September 3. 

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Snoop Dogg, a man of many talents, will tap into his acting skills for an upcoming comedy titled The Underdoggs. According to Deadline, he will play the role of lead character Jaycen Jenning aka “2Js,” a former NFL star who has a run-in with the law and agrees to coach a youth football team to avoid jail time.

Similarly, Snoop has been a coach at his Snoop Youth Football League, which he developed with business partner Constance Schwartz-Morini. They pitched the idea for the film to Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios, who has officially taken on the project.

“‘The Underdoggs’ is a real personal project for me considering that I’ve been coaching football for 15-plus years with the Snoop Youth Football League that I started with my long-time business partner Constance Schwartz-Morini,” Snoop said in a statement. “Giving back to the community through football has taught us so many invaluable life lessons that we’ve been able to share with kids in similar situations like mine when I was growing up. My hope is that this movie will shed light on the realities that kids and adults face in the hood and within the complex world of football.”

In addition to acting, Snoop and Death Row Pictures will produce The Underdoggs alongside Schwartz-Morini, Black-ish‘s Kenya Barris, Mychelle Deschamps and Jonathan Glickman. Charles Stone will serve as director for the movie, which was written by Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis.

The Underdoggs is set for a release date of October 20, 2023. 

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A new episode teaser for High School Musical: The Musical: The Series sees Olivia Rodrigo performing a song that foreshadows her exit this season.

Creator Tim Federle confirmed to ABC Audio last month that Olivia’s character Nini will have a “meaningful sendoff” so Olivia can pursue her musical dreams full time. And, thanks to this new sneak peek, more clarity is provided on what happens with her character.

The 50-second snippet shows Olivia strumming a guitar by a bonfire as she sings an original ballad called “The Best Is Yet to Come.”

“I open my eyes and I could see the horizon/ And the thrills are indescribable/ And the California sun is yours/ You never know which way the ride could take you/ Or how a breeze can make you start down a brand new road/ You never know,” the Grammy winner sings as an inspiring drum beat swells in the background.

Federle spoke with People about the song’s significance. “Nini’s new, acoustic solo is a poignant grace note to Olivia Rodrigo’s remarkable run on our series,” he said. “The song is all about how unpredictable a young person’s future is — and how thrilling that can be, too.”

Nini’s journey this season will mirror what’s happening to Olivia in real life  — with her pursuing her dream of becoming a professional singer.  

The “drivers license” singer has starred as a main character in the series since 2019, but following her meteoric rise to fame and the release of her debut album, SOUR, she has taken on a much smaller role this season. It is not known if Olivia will return to the series, which recently got the green light for a fourth season.

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is streaming its third season on Disney+.

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Dia de Los Deftones is back.

Chino Moreno and company’s signature festival will return this year after missing 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 event will take place November 5 at Petco Park in San Diego.

As with previous editions of the festival, the 2022 Dia de Los Deftones sports a multigenre lineup, including hardcore outfit Turnstile, electronic rockers Phantogram, rapper Freddie Gibbs and R&B artist Audrey Nuna. Deftones themselves will also headline.

“We’re hyped to be bringing back Dia de Los Deftones this year,” Moreno says in a statement. “We take a ton of pride in curating it; it’s a chance for us to put forth and showcase some artists that we love and respect, and putting on an amazing day of music and culture for our fans.”

Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 5, at 10 a.m. PT, with various presales throughout the week. For more info, visit Deftones.com.

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Kane Brown‘s eldest daughter may be his biggest fan. 

Katelyn Brown, wife of the hit country singer, took to Instagram Stories to share an adorable video of their 2-year-old daughter, Kingsley, dancing to her dad’s new song, “Grand.” 

Kingsley can be seen standing in front of the TV screen on which the neon-clad music video is playing, bouncing and flailing her arms to the beat. The tot also makes her best attempt at singing along to the lyrics and imitating her dad’s dance moves.

“Daddy’s biggest fan,” Katelyn captions the clip with a crying laughing emoji, which was reshared by her husband. 

Kane dropped the video for “Grand,” the third single off new album Different Man, last week. The album is set for release on September 9. Its current single, “Like I Love Country Music,” is inching its way to the top of the country charts.  

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The last couple days have been a “nightmare” for The Game, so he’s taking a mental health break. He announced the news Monday in an effort to keep up with his habit of being transparent. 

“I’ve always prided myself on my transparency in tow with sharing every part of my life & myself with my family, friends & my fans… the past two weeks have been a nightmare for me,” he shared on Instagram. “I have witnessed disloyalty on levels unimaginable by people I’ve trusted with my heart, money, career & livelihood. Not only have I been backstabbed & betrayed.. I’ve been left to pick up the pieces alone.”

While The Game ensured fans he has “no hate, malice or vengefulness” toward those who recently hurt him, he’s chosen to focus on more important matters like his upcoming album. 

“I’ve decided to take a step back from my phone, social media & group settings, clubs etc so I can focus on completing my album so that my fans are happy with the delivery,” his caption continued. “The date is AUGUST 12TH 2022 & I promise you it will not change or move. I’ve given everything that I am to this album & I guarantee GREATNESS.”

According to The Game, the mental health break will help him stay committed to his release date. It also allows him to stay put as he recovers from “inflamed muscles & a bruised tailbone” that he endured “from over working out” and an accident that resulted in him getting six stitches in his finger.                  

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The wait for a new Carly Rae Jepsen album is over! The “Call Me Maybe” hitmaker announced her sixth studio album on Tuesday, called The Loneliest Time.

Carly, who is known for upbeat and inspiring music, explained to fans why she’s taking a more melancholy step with her new body of work. “I’m quite fascinated by loneliness. It can be really beautiful when you turn it over and look at it,” she said on Instagram while sharing the album’s official artwork. “Just like love, it can cause some extreme human reactions.”

The album’s official cover depicts Carly, who is wearing a see-through top, sitting with her back turned toward the camera. Her left arm is resting at a table that is decorated with pearl-bedazzled pears and what appear to be peach-colored peonies. 

The Grammy winner also revealed the album has an explicit content warning.

Ahead of the album’s announcement, Carly hinted something big was coming on Instagram, where she teased on Monday, “I’m coming back for you, baby…” The video trailer depicts the singer speaking openly about the moon and what it represents — but fans also believe this was her way of leaving Easter eggs about some upcoming songs that will be heard on The Loneliest Time.

The forthcoming record arrives October 21 and is now available to preorder. It is the follow-up to her 2020 studio album, Dedicated Side B, which was the companion piece to 2019’s Dedicated.

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