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Alexandra Kay says she is happier than she’s ever been at this point in her life and a big part of that joy comes from her relationship with Rocko, her guitar player turned boyfriend.
Their love story grew naturally from years of working together. They started off just as friends and bandmates, but when Kay found herself single for the first time in 11 years, she started to see Rocko in a different light.
“I honestly, I didn’t look at him like that,” she admitted during a conversation with Joel Madden on Artist Friendly. “I always say I feel like I fell in love with him before I ever even liked him and had a crush him…it was just like, I loved him so much as a person, as a human, as a friend. And then when I started to feel that romantic connection and that attraction to him, like he was single and I was single at the same time. And I don’t know, we spent so much time together.”
It was Rocko’s kindness, humility, and passion that drew her in.
“He’s an incredible person. And to be completely honest, one night we were having beers backstage like one will do after a show…And I looked over at Beth and I was like, Rocko’s kind of cute. And she was like, ‘what?’ And I was like, ‘maybe I’ve just had too much.’
Kay ended up making the first move as she subtly began flirting with him. At first, she admits he was hesitant about their friendship turning into more in fear that it would impact their friendship or he would risk losing a job that means so much to him.
“He would joke around about it and whatever. And then I asked him one time, I was like, ‘there’s something between us, yeah? I’m not the only one feeling this.’ And he was like, ‘yeah, but that’s never going to happen.’ And I was like, ‘why?’ And he was like, ‘because I love my job and I love it here, and this could completely ruin this whole thing.’ And we are so close as a touring family. And he was like, ‘I’m not going to be the one to ruin this dynamic.’ And then he ended up coming around to the idea.”
It’s now been about a year since they made things official and it’s safe to say the two are still going very strong.
“He was very reliable. He’s very sweet, very kind. He was always like, he’s great. He’s one of the best guys I’ve ever met,” she sweetly shared.
Beyond his kindness and humor, Rocko has shown Alexandra Kay that she wasn’t asking too much in past relationships, she was simply asking for the wrong person.
“If you really unpack my last record, a lot of it was me feeling like in my relationship, every little bit of love and affection was pulling it out and honestly feeling like I was high maintenance when it came to love. I remember my ex used to tell me things like, ‘you need to stop watching Instagram reels real relationships aren’t like that.’ And when Rocko and I got together, he just proved to me in such a short time and still does a year later, that I wasn’t asking too much. I was just asking the wrong person…I’m happier than I’ve ever been.”
Plus, the best part about working together is that they get to spend so much time side by side, celebrating this exciting chapter of Alexandra Kay’s music career. Lately, she’s found herself constantly on the move with radio tours, working tirelessly to get her music heard at as many stations as possible. Having Rocko with her for these acoustic performances has given them even more opportunities to connect.
“I’m laying in my hotel room and I look over and he is with me. And although we’re only going to get three hours of sleep tonight and we’re going to be on five planes in the next three days, I am like, ‘we get to do this together.’ And that’s really, really cool because I do think of people that don’t have that, who aren’t in that scenario and how lonely that could get.”
She continued, “I’m able to find that gratitude through all of these times of being tired and kind of getting yanked all around. I’m like, wow, we get to do this together. That’s really, really cool. And what a blessing.”
He’s also a big reason why the “Cupid’s A Cowgirl” singer’s latest album, Second Wind, has such a lighter, more uplifting feel. The record follows her debut, All I’ve Ever Known, which explored the heartbreak of her divorce. Many of the songs on Second Wind were inspired by Rocko and the role he played in helping her embrace a brighter, more positive chapter of life. He also contributed as a co-writer on several tracks, including “Hell Right,” “Feminine Energy,” and the album’s title track.
“The song ‘Second Wind,’ we wrote about kind of just how he revitalized me in this whole me being completely broken and not trusting anybody…And then he just put the wind back in my sails. And so that’s what we wrote ‘Second Wind’ about,” she explained.
All of their hard work on the road has clearly paid off, as shown by the single “Straight For Heart,” which officially hit country radio after its initial release in November 2025. The track made an immediate impression, earning 71 first-week adds and cementing Kay as one of the most notable solo female debuts in recent country radio history.
Looking ahead to 2026, Alexandra Kay is set to hit the road, opening for Cody Johnson and taking her performances overseas to New Zealand and Australia with Old Dominion. At the same time, she’ll continue her nationwide radio tour, bringing her music to fans across the U.S.
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Country comedian Cledus T. Judd is back at it, and his latest target is Riley Green. Known for his hilarious parodies of popular country songs, Judd has released a new track set to the melody of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” which pokes fun at Green’s looks, his music and his dating life.
The song opens with Judd declaring, “Excuse me, here’s my song about Riley,” a playful nod to Green and Ella Langley’s hit duet, “You Look Like You Love Me.” Soon after, the tune “Jolene” begins to play, as Judd’s cheeky lyrics come to life in a music video bursting with over-the-top energy, complete with low-fi graphics, animated hearts, flashing images of the country star, and humorous clips of Judd performing the track.
At first, Judd pleads for answers to understand the great appeal towards Green, but then he interjects, “I think I know already.” Judd goes on to compare the “Worst Way” singer bears a close resemblance to the Marlboro Man, noting, “Your handsomeness is beyond compare/ With suntanned skin and dark brown hair/ Hell you know that ain’t fair, Riley Green.”
After gushing over Green’s undeniably good looks, Judd takes a few lighthearted jabs at his dating life, singing, “I cannot reveal the source / But I heard you’re hung just like a horse / The rumor is, of course, of course, Riley Green,” before turning up the heat by adding, “So says Megan Moroney, just saying.”
Judd also gives a nod to speculation regarding a romance between Green and his duet partner, revealing how he “stole the heart of Ella Langley,” and draws attention to his accolades, including being voted People’s Sexiest Country Star.
The comedian humorously tries to compare himself to green, admitting that while he will never be at the singer’s level, he can proudly say that he’s kissed Shania Twain, only to be met with a pop-up of an image of Green accompanied by a skeptical text blurb that reads, “I don’t believe you.”
As the song full of roasts nears its end, Judd jokingly pleads with Green not to, “kick my butt because you can/ Otherwise I’ll sic Billy Ray cyrus on you.” Then, he switches his tone and declares himself Green’s “biggest fan” and proceeds to ask if he can get the chance to open for him sometime.
The video closes on a bittersweet note as Judd mourns, “Excuse me, why don’t I look like Riley?” His voice tinged with sadness, while a final collage of steamy images of Green fills the screen, leaving viewers laughing and swooning at the playful tribute.
Cledus T. Judd first entered the music scene in 1995 with “Indian In-Laws,” a parody of Tim McGraw’s 1994 hit “Indian Outlaw.” He made his first chart appearance in 2000 with “My Cellmate Thinks I’m Sexy,” a humorous take on Kenny Chesney’s “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy.” His biggest chart success came in 2004 with “I Love NASCAR,” a parody of Toby Keith’s “I Love This Bar.”
This is just a few of the comedic tracks Judd has released for his growing catalog. Over the years, he has also put his humorous spin on songs by Alan Jackson, Shania Twain, Joe Diffie, Faith Hill, Travis Tritt, Brad Paisley, Luke Bryan, and many more.
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Country music fans tuning into LANDMAN may recognize a familiar face: Audrey McGraw, the daughter of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
Audrey McGraw Plays Shelby In LANDMAN
Audrey appears in the hit Paramount+ series as Shelby, a teenager who lives next door to Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) and quickly befriends his daughter Ainsley (Michelle Randolph).
She first appears in season one, episode five, titled “Where Is Home,” where she’s seen chatting with Ainsley by the pool. The pair later attend parties together at the patch.
According to IMDb, Audrey appears as Shelby in four episodes of LANDMAN so far, with her most recent appearance coming in “The Pirate Dinner,” episode five of season two.
This Marks Her Acting Debut
LANDMAN marks Audrey McGraw’s acting debut, and follows her parents’ starring roles in 1883, which was also created by Taylor Sheridan. LANDMAN stars Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton, alongside Oscar nominees Demi Moore, Andy Garcia, and Sam Elliott, as well as Ali Larter. Additional cast members include Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, Paulina Chávez, Kayla Wallace, Mark Collie, James Jordan, and Colm Feore.
The Taylor Sheridan–co-created series continues to break records. A recent network release revealed that the season two premiere drew more than 9.2 million streaming views in its first two days following its exclusive debut on Paramount+ on November 16. That figure represents a 262% increase over the season one premiere, making it the most-watched original series premiere in Paramount+ history. Earlier this month, Paramount+ also announced that LANDMAN has been renewed for a third season.
At this time, it’s unclear whether Audrey McGraw will return as Shelby in future episodes.
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Off screen, Audrey is turning heads as well. She recently took the stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas during her father’s residency, delivering a powerful cover of Heart’s “Barracuda.” A video captured by Music Mayhem quickly made the rounds online, drawing comparisons to Faith Hill for her commanding vocals.
Audrey McGraw recently toured with Brandi Carlile and shared that she is in the studio recording new music.
Fans can follow Audrey on Instagram for updates.
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This Christmas season is a very special one for Lauren Alaina and her husband Cam as it will be their first time getting to celebrate with their baby girl, Beni Doll.
Typically, the couple spends the holiday season traveling across the country to visit family on both sides, as they’re the youngest in their families. But now, with a little one in tow, Alaina says their holiday traditions are going to start to evolve over the next few years.
“In our whole marriage and dating, we traveled to everyone else. And I think this may be our last year to really be able to do that. She’s pretty portable right now. So this will be our last year to continue our traditions that we have done as a couple. And then I think next year we’ll start our own specific traditions for Beni,” she told Country Now during a Pupdate.
The “All My Exes” singer also shared that she’s excited to include her six-month-old in family celebrations that she cherished growing up, like decorating the cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve.
“I can’t wait. She’s not going to know what the heck is going on. She’s going to be six months old, but we’re going to make her be a part of it,” Alaina said with a laugh.
After visiting with her family, they will head down to her husband’s family farm for Christmas Day, where the festivities will continue. For Lauren Alaina, the holidays are about more than just decorations and presents, they’re about creating joy and memories with family. Welcoming her own child into the festivities makes this holiday season particularly memorable and full of love.
“I think we’ve talked about maybe starting next year making a new plan and a new tradition for her. She’ll still be pretty young next year, but definitely the next year I think she’ll start knowing what’s going on. So we are not changing a ton this year, but we’re so excited just in general to have her for the holidays because holidays are all about family and love and happiness and that is what a baby is every day.
She joked that along with the excitement also comes a bit of stress as she is now tasked with packing everything they could need for their baby girl, in addition to their own necessities.
“I mean we got to take everything but the kitchen sink for this baby, even though she’s easy to travel with. We have so many things to take,” she joked.
The couple, who will celebrate their second wedding anniversary in February, welcomed their daughter into the world on June 11, 2025 weighing in at 7 lbs 13oz. and measuring 19 inches long. Since then, she has completely transformed their lives, and is poised to make this holiday season one they’ll never forget.
Lauren Alaina already got a small taste of what life looks like on the road with a baby, but they will dive in in full force when she joins Rascal Flatts in resuming their Life Is A Highway Tour in January 2026.
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Bunnie XO, wife of Jelly Roll and host of the Dumb Blonde Podcast, has announced dates for her 2026 book tour in support of her upcoming memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, set to arrive in February 2026.
The limited run will kick off on February 16 in New York City, followed by stops in Nashville on February 22 and Los Angeles on February 25, before wrapping things up in Las Vegas on February 26.
“From the pages to the stages baby! 🖤 Book tour is officially happening 😭 ,” she wrote in the caption.
Bunnie shared the details vis Instagram alongside a compilation video that showcases videos and photos from her life, giving fans a glimpse into the kind of stories that will unfold throughout the book.
Tickets for the book tour go on sale Wednesday, December 17. Bunnie revealed that a secret code to access to be among the first to access presale tickets will be sent out the morning of the ticket release. She added in the comment section that anyone interested in the early access should immediately head to the website, Www.bunniexo.com, and sign up for notifications.
Stripped Down is expected to offer an unfiltered look at Bunnie’s life, chronicling her journey from a troubled upbringing to the successful entrepreneur, loving parent figure and wife she is today in Nashville. In the memoir, she opens up about leaving high school, years spent living on the streets of Las Vegas, working as a high-end escort, and navigating addiction, trauma, and survival before finding stability, love, and purpose.
Bunnie holds nothing back while diving into real-life stories of the poor choices she mad. Fans will come to know more about her story and who she is not only as Bunnie XO, but also as her original name, Alisa DeFord.
The main message of these stories is redemption, as Bunnie proves that even someone who has hit the lowest of lows can still pull themselves out and turn their life around.
She recently shared a series of her mug shots from ages 19 to 26, acknowledging that seeing these versions of herself brought on some heavy emotions and prompted a moment of reflection.
“The fact that I’m smiling in some of these will let you kno just how disconnected I was from myself & my emotions. I look at those photos now & just want to hug that little girl. She thought surviving meant hyper independence, fighting in the streets, barking loud & biting even harder,” Bunnie admitted.
She continued. “Even when I didn’t deserve it, God kept pulling me out the fire. Every overdose that didn’t take me, every time I inserted myself in harms way. He said, “No, there’s still work for you to do & what’s tea for them will be testimony for you.”
Even knowing all the harm and sadness she experienced during those years, Bunnie claims she is “not ashamed” of the person she sees in those photos as the reminder her of who she used to be and how far she’s come since then.
More information about the raw and vulnerable book, including how to purchase can be found HERE.
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Kimora Lee Simmons fired back at Russell Simmons after he claimed she won’t let him see their adult daughters, telling him to answer his sexual assault accusers.
The Baby Phat founder didn’t hold back in her Instagram Stories response Monday (December 15), calling out her ex-husband’s claims about their daughters Ming Lee, 25, and Aoki Lee, 23.
“My ‘girls’ are GROWN WOMEN,” Kimora wrote. “You know these are lies. Why are you typing from thousands of miles away in a non extradition country? Go negotiate and Answer your Accusers.”
The nasty exchange began after Kimora’s recent PEOPLE interview, in which she said she doesn’t maintain close relationships with her children’s fathers.
“I was ur best /only friend,” Russell wrote. “I’m the godfather to your other 3 kids, until one day you stole my stock. I have been fighting for my kids love and my bread ever since. You threatened that if I sued you, I would never speak to my kids again.”
The stock theft Russell referenced stems from a 2021 lawsuit in which he accused Kimora and her husband, Tim Leissner, of stealing millions in Celsius energy drink shares to pay Leissner’s bail in a money laundering case.
Court documents show Russell Simmons was ordered to pay Kimora over $100,000 in legal fees related to that dispute. Russell and Kimora’s relationship began in November 1991 when she was just 16 and he was 34. They married in December 1998 when she was 23, but separated in 2006 and finalized their divorce in 2009.
The couple built business empires together, including the Phat Farm and Baby Phat fashion lines. Russell has been living in Bali since 2017, shortly after multiple women accused him of sexual assault and rape.
Russell has denied all allegations and claims he passed “nine lie detector tests” related to the accusations.
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President Trump and deportation math are colliding again as the White House moves to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians, a decision that instantly places roughly 30,700 long-time legal residents on a fast track toward uncertainty.
If this feels familiar, that is because it is. The Trump administration has made it increasingly clear that mass deportation goals cannot be met without first shrinking the pool of people who are here legally. TPS, once a humanitarian bridge for people fleeing war and disaster, is now being treated like a temporary inconvenience rather than a moral obligation.
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Ethiopians granted TPS were allowed to live and work in the United States because of armed conflict and humanitarian crises back home. Many have spent years building lives here, raising families, paying taxes, and anchoring communities. Now the government says those conditions have improved enough to justify pulling the plug. Critics say that assessment conveniently ignores ongoing political violence, repression, and instability that continues to plague the country.
This move did not happen in isolation.
In 2025 alone, TPS protections have been terminated for people from Haiti, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Somalia, and now Ethiopia. The pattern is hard to miss. Countries still grappling with turmoil are suddenly being declared “safe enough” on paper, while real people are handed countdown clocks and told to find another legal pathway or face deportation.
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What makes this moment particularly jarring is that TPS holders are not hiding in the shadows. They have Social Security numbers, work permits, and documented histories in the United States. By revoking TPS, the administration is effectively converting lawful residents into undocumented immigrants overnight. That transformation is not accidental. It clears the runway for deportation statistics to climb while maintaining the appearance of enforcement consistency.
Supporters of the policy frame it as restoring the original intent of TPS. Opponents see something far more calculated. Ending TPS expands the deportation pipeline without the political friction that comes with targeting newly arrived migrants. It is a quieter maneuver with louder consequences.
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As legal challenges and community protests loom, one thing is certain. For thousands of Ethiopian families, the American stability they were promised has just become provisional again, subject to political winds rather than humanitarian reality.
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