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Chris Stapleton’s ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ Becomes First Country Song Certified Double Diamond

Country superstar Chris Stapleton is celebrating a major career milestone as his rendition of “Tennessee Whiskey” has been certified RIAA Double Diamond, surpassing 20 million units sold. The achievement marks the first country song ever to reach Double Diamond status.

RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Glazier reflected on the moment, calling the achievement “remarkable.”

Chris Stapleton; Photo by Andy Barron, via Instagram
Chris Stapleton; Photo by Andy Barron, via Instagram

“Chris Stapleton’s undeniable vocal grit and storytelling have connected deeply – driving chart successes, earning major awards, and most importantly, resonating with fans,” Glazier shared. “RIAA is proud to celebrate him alongside MCA as ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ today makes history, becoming the first Country single ever to earn a Double Diamond certification with twenty million units in the U.S. alone. It’s a remarkable achievement and another defining moment in Stapleton’s career.” 

“Tennessee Whiskey” was written by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove and was originally recorded by David Allen Coe and later by George Jones. Stapleton’s version came in 2015 after his producer Dave Cobb heard him cover the song during soundcheck on tour.   

The news of the double diamond status arrives on the heels of the 10-year anniversary of his groundbreaking debut album, Traveller, which Stapleton celebrated last year. Recorded at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A with producer Dave Cobb, the album’s success was fueled in part by the breakout hit “Tennessee Whiskey.”

Traveller went on to win Best Country Album at the 58th Grammy Awards, as well as Album of the Year honors at both the CMA and ACM Awards, and ultimately became the best-selling country album of the 2010s.

Chris Stapleton; Photo by Andy Barron
Chris Stapleton; Photo by Andy Barron

That same year, Traveller made history as the first album ever to re-enter the Billboard 200 all-genre chart at No. 1, where it remained for two consecutive weeks. With global sales exceeding 11 million, the album is certified RIAA 7x Platinum in the U.S., has surpassed 11 billion streams worldwide, and has spent more than 500 weeks on the Billboard 200—making it the first country album to reach that milestone.

Chris Stapleton recently surprised fans by extending his All-American Road Show, adding 20 new dates for 2026. The expanded run includes stops at several major U.S. stadiums, along with additional special guests, including Lainey Wilson and Zach Top on select shows.

A complete list of Chris Stapleton’s 2026 tour dates can be viewed HERETickets for the newly announced shows will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, January 16 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

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Did Hailey Bieber Confirm that Her Marriage is ‘Abusive’ on TikTok?

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Are the Biebers in a toxic marriage?

A recent TikTok claimed that Hailey and Justin are one of multiple celebrity couples who remain in an “abusive” relationship.

We’ve all seen Justin’s behavioral issues for ourselves, even without the numerous reports.

What does Hailey have to say? Did she really share a video that called out her own marriage?

Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber in October 2025.
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber watch game three of the 2025 World Series on October 27, 2025. (Photo Credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

‘A relationship is only as good as a woman puts up with’

To start at the beginning, there is a TikTok video circulating that claims to examine “abusive” celebrity relationships.

(Abuse can take many forms, and does not always mean physical violence; even so, this is a serious topic and outside accusations about adults who can speak for themselves are only sometimes appropriate)

“A relationship is only as good as a woman puts up with,” reads a reply that apparently prompted the video.

As you can see for yourself, the video highlights multiple celebrity relationships.

The claim is that the woman in each couple “tolerates mediocrity, abuse, doing the majority of domestic and emotional labor in exchange for being in a relationship.”

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As the TikTok video continues, the speaker says: “There is no better example than Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber.”

The TikToker bluntly claimed that Justin and Hailey have only remained together for the past almost-8 years because Hailey “will tolerate that abuse.”

Notably, the video also alludes to Justin’s struggles with addiction.

Many believe that these issues are ongoing and remain a factor in the Bieber marriage.

Even more notably is that, on Saturday, January 10, reports began to claim that Hailey herself had shared the video.

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber in November 2022.
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber attend the 2022 MLS Cup Final between Los Angeles FC and Philadelphia Union at Banc of California Stadium on November 5, 2022. (Photo Credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

‘I didn’t repost any video speaking on my relationship’

Within hours of these reports arising, Hailey took to her Instagram Story to shut that down.

“Hey! I know you guys who live on the internet are really bored,” she began.

(This is a way of conveying that she believes that people are making things up because they don’t have anything better in their lives)

“But,” Hailey clarified, “I didn’t repost any video speaking on my relationship.”

After making that declaration and side-stepping any mention of the video’s content, she concluded: “Have a beautiful Saturday!”

A Hailey Bieber Instagram Story post.
In this text update to her Instagram Story, Hailey Bieber scolded people making claims about her endorsing a video that called her marriage “abusive.” (Image Credit: Instagram)

Now, many many relationships match the initial description from the TikTok video.

Societal expectations absolutely push many people, especially women, to tolerate an unworthy partner so long as they get to avoid being single.

But does that description apply to the Biebers?

We would never declare that a relationship is “definitely” healthy. If it’s not true, you make the situation worse.

But, though there is evidence that Justin has faced some struggles and could perhaps be a better partner, declaring their relationship to be “abusive” seems excessive without proof.

Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber in February 2024.
Singer-songwriter Justin Bieber and his wife US model Hailey Bieber watch Super Bowl LVIII on February 11, 2024. (Photo Credit: PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

Right now, it’s really not for an outsider to say how they’re doing

Justin and Hailey married in 2018. This was mere months after they began dating again (which was, in turn, mere weeks after Justin and Selena’s rekindled romance fizzled out for good).

That alone clearly did a number on Hailey, many believe.

However, it’s been almost 8 years since they got back together. They’re now parents to 16-month-old Jack Blues.

And, not for nothing, but Hailey is a billionaire now, or near enough to it.

None of that means that their marriage is perfect or even healthy. But we’re not going to diagnose a celebrity relationship as “abusive” without a very good reason.

Also … TikTok can be great for socially explaining a topic to people, but it’s not a reliable source of information. Please do not make it your primary news source.

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Robyn Brown Blasts Ex-Sister Wives: Those Mean Backstabbers!

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As previously documented, Robyn Brown will be staying with husband Kody forever and ever it now seems.

Conversely, however?

It’s more evident than ever that the reality star is done with Kody’s trio of former sister wives.

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On the first Sister Wives: 1-on-1 reunion special, which aired this past Sunday evening on TLC, the mother of six denied that there was any truth to the accusations that she was in any way “submissive.” to her spousel

“No. … I think I work with my husband,” Robyn told host Sukanya Krishnan.

When asked whether she thought Meri Brown and Janelle Brown were playing “girl games” when they poked fun at her during a kinda recent Zoom call this season, Robyn responded, “I don’t care.”

But the then had a lot more to say about these women.

“I think they’re just trying to figure out why Kody loves me,” Robyn said as a possible reason for Kody’s exes taking shots at her on the program.

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Continued Robyn on air when it came to the ladies with whom she used to share Kody:

“They’re doing whatever they can to just downplay me, to put me down in any way, shape or form that they can because they’re struggling with their own feelings. I guess. I don’t really know why.”

Brpwn previously said she doesn’t “endorse fakeness” following an awkward meeting with Janelle and Meri over their Coyote Pass property.

Kody, for his part, claimed that his spouse “hates girl games,” which raised eyebrows with fans and Kody’s exes.

“It’s the psychological warfare. The stuff that teenage girls do a lot in high school,” Robyn explained during the reunion. “It’s the backstabbing. It’s the whispering behind the back. It’s the pretending like you’re friends when you’re not.”

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Robyn has sounded open to reconciling with Christine, Meri and Janelle at times in the past.

But no one in this group sounds anxious for the quartet to really get together again any time soon.

Kody, meanwhile, will always stand by his alleged soulmate’s side.

“Robyn’s not submissive. She has a spine of concrete and steel,” he said on Sunday’s episode after rewatching Janelle’s remarks on the show. “It’s funny that Janelle would say that Robyn’s submissive when Janelle also accused Robyn of sort of brainwashing me or controlling me.”

Kody also quipped:

“It’s like, what is it, Janelle? Am I Robyn’s puppet or is she mine?”

Part 2 of Sister Wives: 1-on-1 airs on TLC Sunday, January 18, at 10/9c.

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Nick Reiner’s Weight Gain Played Role In Alleged Murder of Parents: Report

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It’s been nearly one month since Rob and Michelle Reiner were found murdered in their Brentwood home.

The couple’s son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested for their murder and is currently being held without bail.

Nick appeared in court last week, but he still has not entered a plea.

Little is known about his possible motives, but more information came to light over the weekend, thanks to a new documentary about the case.

Actor/Producer/Director Rob Reiner (center) and wife Michele Singer (L) and son Nick Reiner (R) attend Teen Vogue's Back-to-School Saturday kick-off event at The Grove on August 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.
Actor/Producer/Director Rob Reiner (center) and wife Michele Singer (L) and son Nick Reiner (R) attend Teen Vogue’s Back-to-School Saturday kick-off event at The Grove on August 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Teen Vogue)

The TMZ-produced project, The Reiner Murders: What Really Happened, offers new details about Nick’s lifelong battle with mental illness and how it may have led to his parents’ murders.

We already knew that Nick had been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder.

And we had already heard the claims that his condition deteriorated about a month before the murders, seemingly because his doctors made adjustments to his medications.

Now, new claims are being made about why his doctors made those changes.

Insiders tell TMZ that Nick’s previous meds had resulted in significant weight gain, and his doctors chaged his prescription in the hope of curtailing that common side effect.

Honoree Rob Reiner poses with family at the 41st Annual Chaplin Award Gala at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on April 28, 2014 in New York City.
Honoree Rob Reiner poses with family at the 41st Annual Chaplin Award Gala at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on April 28, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

“It wasn’t just about putting on a few pounds,”  one source told the outlet. 

“It was a total physical surrender. He stopped taking care of himself. The weight was just the most visible warning sign that he had given up.”

Nick’s struggles were nothing new, and his entire family had been working for several years to support him.

Rob even collaborated with Nick on a film — 2015’s Being Charlie — based on his battle with substance abuse.

Sadly, Nick’s career as a screenwriter never took off, and his problems only worsened. Insiders claim that in late 2025, the

Director Rob Reiner (second from left) and family arrive at the premiere of "Rumor Has It" at the Grauman?s Chinese Theater on December 15, 2005 in Hollywood, California.
Director Rob Reiner (second from left) and family arrive at the premiere of “Rumor Has It” at the Grauman?s Chinese Theater on December 15, 2005 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

“The tragedy is that the signs were there,” said one family friend told.

“But when you’re dealing with severe mental illness, sometimes the decline happens right in front of you, and you feel powerless to stop it.”

Currently, Nick resides in the mental health wing of the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles.

He has been removed from suicide watch, but he reportedly remains in solitary confinement for his own safety.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

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