LL Cool J is standing up for ” Accidental Racist .” The track – released today as part of Brad Paisley’s new albu – features the country singer crooning about life in the South, while the rapper jumps in about what it’s like to be African-American in society. LL refers to himself in the song as a “new fangled Django,” while Paisley says his native region is still “siftin through the rubble” of “Reconstruction.” Accidental Racist – Brad Paisley and LL Cool J As you might expect, such a topic has generated a lot of controversy, but LL tells CNN that he’s “proud” of the duet. “Music is about, and art is about, connecting different people, and building bridges and breaking the rules,” he said. “If it’s not compelling, and it’s not complex and it’s not interesting, then what are we doing it for? So I think that’s the right move.” The rapper concludes that he needed to “shake things up” and he hopes the world “hears and enjoys” the track. They sure have heard it. But have they enjoyed it? Sound off now: What do you think of Accidental Racist? It’s funny! It’s profound! It’s absurd! View Poll »
Brad Paisley is nothing if not locked in to pop culture. The country superstar went Gangnam Style with Carrie Underwood earlier this year, and now he’s debuted a theme song for Here Comes Honey Boo Boo . Referring to seven-year old Alana Thompson as an “American hero” and a “garden gnome,” watch the following video now to see Paisley wax poetic about how Honey Boo Boo is “filled with balls of cheese and go go juice.” Brad Paisley – “The Ballad of Honey Boo Boo”
It’s safe to say that Wendy Dickey doesn’t shy away from controversy, or the spotlight. The mother of a three-year old named Paisley, who made shock waves across the Internet this week for donning a Pretty Woman -inspired prostitute outfit during a promo for Toddlers & Tiaras , says she will donate the scandalous get-up in question… … to Georgia Right to Life, an anti-abortion organization Dickey refers to as “Paisley’s charity.” The group states its mission as “protecting innocent life from fertilization until natural death.” Dickey stands by the outfit selection in general, and one certainly can’t argue with the results (just the disturbing concept in general of child beauty pageants): Paisley came in first. “TLC edited out the second part of the routine,” Dickey tells E! News. “We did a quick change into the polka-dot dress of the reformed Julia Roberts, a before and after. Everyone in the room was laughing hysterically. It was meant to be funny, not sexual at all. I made the dress myself! It barely went above the knee, very nonrevealing and nonsexy.” True, but that’s because Paisley is a very young child. Unless you’re the sort of sick individual who actually watches Toddlers & Tiaras , it’s not possible to find anything on a three-year old sexy. But that doesn’t change the fact that she’s dressed like a hooker!!!!!
Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Swift and Shelton all have five nods each for November 9 show. By Jocelyn Vena Taylor Swift Photo: Hope For Haiti Now/ Getty It really wouldn’t be a country music awards show of any kind if Taylor Swift didn’t nab a slew of nominations. On Tuesday (September 6), the CMA released their list of nominees for this year, and, of course, Swift got a whole bunch, along with Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley and “The Voice” judge Blake Shelton. That elite four received five nominations each and will face off against one another, and Keith Urban, in the night’s big category for Entertainer of the Year. While Urban didn’t make the Album of the Year cut, the other four did with Shelton getting props for All About Tonight, Aldean for My Kinda Party, Swift for Speak Now, Paisley for This Is Country Music, as well as the Zac Brown Band for You Get What You Give . Swift is the only woman up for Entertainer of the year, as well as Album of the Year. Swift has some stiff competition in the Female Vocalist category, where Carrie Underwood, Sara Evans, Miranda Lambert and Martina McBride are also nominated. Swift’s “Mean” is also up for Song of the Year and Music Video of the Year. The Band Perry, who seem poised for the type of crossover success Swift and Underwood have received in past years, are up for four awards, including Music Video of the Year, Single of the Year and Song of the Year for “If I Die Young,” as well as Vocal Group of the Year. The show will be hosted for the fourth year by nominees Paisley and Underwood and is set to take place on Wednesday, November 9 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and air live at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Related Artists Taylor Swift Blake Shelton
Based on their respective levels of hotness, this seems about right, doesn’t it? Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes are reportedly dating, as the new couple was spotted over the weekend at Disneyland. “They were very playful,” a witness tells Us Weekly , which has published photos of the pair together. “Eva was skipping around like a little girl… She would lean into him and she held his arm the entire time.” Mendes and Gosling have been friends for awhile, but an insider says they’ve grown extra close while shooting The Place Beyond the Pines , adding: “There’s always been this strong chemistry between them…this was just a matter of time!” Eva does know how to pick a man. Aside from looking the way he does, Gosling is an Oscar nominee and real life New York City hero . [Photos: WENN.com]
Chaz Bono believes his controversial stint on Dancing with the Stars will be good for America due of its “positive impact on kids with gender dysphoria.” He said, “When I was growing up, if I would have seen someone like me on a show like this, it would have made all the difference in the world.” Bono told Good Morning America that it’s “crazy” people are boycotting the show and that despite all he’s gone through, he’s just “a regular guy.” Meanwhile, attorney Gloria Allred and lesbian rights activists will hold (what else) a news conference today to protest Dr. Keith Ablow and others decrying Bono. There will be dance and viewing parties across the U.S. for DWTS ‘ September 19 season premiere, and Gloria encouraged everyone to openly support Chaz. Allred says she’ll be personally doing her part in that mission, offering to “dance with every transgender person ” who shows up at the L.A. party. Who could pass up that offer? [Photo: WENN.com]
She can rap , she can pose tastefully for a fragrance ad and she can definitely cross genres. It was announced today that Taylor Swift, one of the most beloved pop stars of her generation, has been nominated for five Country Music Awards. Among them? Entertainer of the Year! Swift will go up against five men in that category – Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban – while she’s also among the nominees for Female Vocalist of the Year along with Sara Evans, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Martina McBride. Taylor is the only female to have scored five nominee for the ceremony, which will air on November 9. We’ve listed all the categories/nominated artists below. Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean Brad Paisley Blake Shelton Taylor Swift Keith Urban Female Vocalist of the Year Sara Evans Miranda Lambert Martina McBride Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood Male Vocalist of the Year Jason Aldean Kenny Chesney Brad Paisley Blake Shelton Keith Urban New Artist of the Year The Band Perry Luke Bryan Eric Church Thompson Square Chris Young Vocal Group of the Year The Band Perry Lady Antebellum Little Big Town Rascal Flatts Zac Brown Band Vocal Duo of the Year The Civil Wars Montgomery Gentry Steel Magnolia Sugarland Thompson Square Single of the Year Sara Evans, “A Little Bit Stronger” Zac Brown Band, “Colder Weather” Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson, “Don’t You Wanna Stay” Blake Shelton, “Honey Bee” The Band Perry, “If I Die Young” Album of the Year Blake Shelton, All About Tonight Jason Aldean, My Kinda Party Taylor Swift, Speak Now Brad Paisley, This Is Country Music Zac Brown Band, You Get What You Give Song of the Year Zac Brown Band, Wyatt Durrette, Levi Lowrey and Coy Bowles, “Colder Weather” Brantley Gilbert and Colt Ford, “Dirt Road Anthem” Kimberly Perry, “If I Die Young” Taylor Swift, “Mean” Matraca Berg and Deana Carter, “You and Tequila” Musical Event of the Year Zac Brown Band featuring Alan Jackson, “As She’s Walking Away” Loretta Lynn, Sheryl Crow and Miranda Lambert, “Coal Miner’s Daughter” Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson, “Don’t You Wanna Stay” Brad Paisley featuring Alabama, “Old Alabama” Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter, “You and Tequila” Music Video of the Year Blake Shelton, “Honey Bee” The Band Perry, “If I Die Young” Taylor Swift, “Mean” Brad Paisley featuring Alabama, “Old Alabama” Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter, “You and Tequila” Musician of the Year Sam Bush, mandolin Jerry Douglas, dobro Paul Franklin, steel guitar Dann Huff, guitar Mac McAnally, guitar
They done good. The superstars of country aligned in Nashville last night for Music City Keep on Playin’—A Benefit for Flood Relief, a telethon to benefit those hit by the…
