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“THIS IS NO LONGER MUSIC — JELLY ROLL IS TRAINING Joshua Ray Walker TO SURVIVE.” The country music world was stunned when the singer appeared as a steely coach, directly pushing Walker through his seemingly impossible 200-pound weight loss journey. No gentle words of comfort, only brutally blunt statements: giving up is self-destructive. Every step, every pound lost, bore the mark of someone who had once stood on the brink of collapse. Audiences realized this wasn’t a polished inspirational campaign, but a raw confrontation with oneself. And in that moment, Jelly Roll didn’t save a career — he pulled a man out of the darkness.

thuyhangeditorJanuary 13, 202604 mins

Jelly Roll Encourages Joshua Ray Walker on Ambitious Weight Loss Journey Jelly Roll continues to use his own transformation to uplift others walking a similar path. After shedding an astonishing 275 pounds since beginning his health journey in 2022, the singer is now offering encouragement to fellow country artist Joshua Ray Walker as he embarks…

Boy with Down syndrome found starving and locked in attic is reunited with officers who rescued him

thuyhangeditorJanuary 12, 2026January 13, 202605 mins

In 2010 a boy with Down syndrome was discovered in his family’s attic, starved and neglected by the one person who was supposed to care for him. Giovanni “Govi” Eastwood was 6 years old at the time, but weighed the same as a three year old. His mom Rachel Perez had been taken into custody for…

Mickey Guyton Admits Her Biggest Fear About Black Country Music’s Breakthrough Moment

thuyhangeditorJanuary 12, 202605 mins

Mickey Guyton says she’s grateful — but also cautious — about the growing attention on Black country music, sharing her thoughts during the 2024 BET Awards. Speaking with PEOPLE on the red carpet in Los Angeles on June 30, the four-time Grammy nominee reflected on attending the BET Awards for the first time and witnessing…

It Was Christmas When My Wife Died Giving Birth – Ten Years Later, a Stranger Came to My Door with a Devastating Demand

thuyhangeditorJanuary 12, 2026January 13, 202602 mins

When the man appeared at my door claiming to be my son’s biological father, instinct took over. I told him to leave, certain he was there to take something from me. Instead, he spoke calmly, explaining that he’d only recently learned the truth—that my wife had never told him about the child, and by the…

Country Music Loses A Giant As Jim McBride Dies At 78 After Shaping Some Of Its Biggest Hits

thuyhangeditorJanuary 10, 202604 mins

Respected country songwriter Jim McBride has passed away at the age of 78. The news was confirmed on Thursday, January 8, by the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, marking the loss of a deeply influential figure in country music. McBride’s love for music began early while growing up in Huntsville, Alabama, during the 1950s. Country…

Inside the Donahue Household: Why Marlo Thomas Chose Friendship Over Parenthood

thuyhangeditorJanuary 9, 2026January 10, 2026017 mins

Marlo Thomas surprised many when she finally embraced marriage after years of skepticism—especially because it also meant becoming a stepmother to Phil Donahue’s five children. Over the course of their 44-year marriage, she built lasting, meaningful bonds with them, creating a blended family that became central to her life. Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue shared…

Bone-chilling words of wife of woman killed by ICE as she sobbed near her wrecked car

thuyhangeditorJanuary 9, 2026January 10, 202609 mins

Minneapolis is reeling after a deadly encounter between a federal ICE agent and a local woman, an incident that has ignited outrage across the nation. The victim, 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was a poet, mother, and Minneapolis resident whose sudden death has left friends, neighbors, and family heartbroken. The tragedy unfolded on the morning of…

Remember little Jake Harper from Two and a Half Men? This is him now

thuyhangeditorJanuary 9, 2026January 10, 202602 mins

Angus T. Jones rose to fame as Jake Harper on the hit sitcom Two and a Half Men, becoming one of the most recognizable child actors of his generation. At the height of the show’s success, he was reportedly earning $300,000 per episode, and the series regularly drew more than 15 million viewers, cementing his place…

Bailey Zimmerman Is Booed Onstage In Las Vegas And Ends Up Performing Completely Sh*rtless

thuyhangeditorJanuary 9, 202604 mins

Country singer Bailey Zimmerman found himself in an unexpected situation over the weekend when fans loudly booed him onstage — not because of his music, but because of what he was wearing. The 24-year-old artist was performing in Las Vegas as an opening act for Morgan Wallen when he walked out wearing a Las Vegas…

My Stepdad Married My Late Mom’s Best Friend a Month After Her Death – Then I Found Out the Truth

thuyhangeditorJanuary 9, 2026January 10, 202602 mins

My Stepdad Married My Mom’s Best Friend — Then I Found the Truth They Hid Grief still filled our home when my stepfather announced he was marrying my late mother’s closest friend—barely a month after Mom passed. The timing alone felt cruel. But what followed revealed a betrayal far deeper than heartbreak. A Wedding Built…