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WATCH: Jessie James Decker Joins Jo Dee Messina For ‘Lesson in Leavin’’ Duet

Jessie James Decker recently hosted country music icon Jo Dee Messina at her home for her intimate “stair sessions” series, where the pair of artists traded acoustic harmonies on Messina’s hit “Lesson in Leavin’.”

The stripped-down moment gave fans a glimpse of the magic behind the beloved ‘90s country tune as both of the female singers effortlessly traded lines and let their vocals echo throughout the home. Together, they brought the classic country breakup story to life by leaning into the themes of empowerment and moving on from the pain of someone’s repeated mistakes.

Jessie James Decker, Jo Dee Messina
Jessie James Decker, Jo Dee Messina

“Somebody’s gonna give you a lesson in leavin’/ Somebody’s gonna give you back what you’ve been givin’/ And I hope that I’m around/ To watch ’em knock you down/ It’s like you to love ’em and leave ’em/ Just like you loved me and left me/ It’s like you to do that sort of thing/ Over and over again/ You’re a fool-hearted man,” they sang on the opening lyrics.

Originally called “A Lesson in Leavin’,” the tune was written by Randy Goodrum and Brent Maher, and first recorded by Dottie West in 1979 for her Special Delivery album. Messina later retitled the song to “Lesson in Leavin’” and released it as a single in 1999 from her second album, I’m Alright. The track became a major hit, spending seven weeks at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

Reflecting on the experience, Decker called it a “pinch-me moment.” She reminisced about being a longtime fan of Messina’s as she recalled driving to school as a child with the windows down, belting out her catalog of iconic tunes.

She wrote, “Brought me back to my childhood driving to school with the windows down in the truck singing her songs at the top of my lungs just thinking about how cool she must be (and she is, as cool and amazing as it gets)”

The “I Still Love You” singer added that she “never imagined” that she would get the chance to not only sing but also to simply spend the day hanging out with such a beloved and well-known member of the country music community.

“Love you Jo Dee!!!,” she concluded.

Messina matched her excitement and commented a kind message in response. “This was SOOOOOO fun !!! Thank you JJD for such a great day ❤️❤️”

The pair made use of their day together and filmed several videos for social media. Another teaser clip Decker posted found her standing at her door, and mouthing along to the trending audio that says, “Cause it’s iconic and I love to do iconic sh**,” in response to the question, “Why is there a country music icon at your house?” The sound then switches to include a snippet from another one of Messina’s iconic tracks, “Heads Carolina, Tails California” as she makes her way into Decker’s home with excitement written all over her face.

For Jessie James Decker, this day turned out to be a full-circle moment as she got to connect with one of her childhood idols, while Messina got to see the impact of her music on the next generation of country stars.

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Everything You Need To Know About ‘NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH,’ Hosted By Bert Kreischer and HARDY

There’s no question Nashville knows how to throw a party, and now the city is gearing up to host one of the biggest celebrations of the year – CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash.

Music City will serve as the backdrop for the star-studded event, with special guests and performances popping up from venues around Nashville and beyond, making it a can’t-miss way to ring in the New Year.

So whether you’re joining the free celebration in person or tuning in from home, keep reading to find out how to catch all the action leading up to the iconic Music Note Drop.

Nashville's New Year's Eve Big Bash
Nashville’s New Year’s Eve Big Bash

Who’s Hosting?

It was just announced that comedian and actor Bert Kreischer and country music star HARDY will team up to co-host this year’s NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH. Adding to the excitement, social media personality Haley Baylee will check in live from New York City to help count down with the East Coast as the iconic Ball Drop happens at midnight ET in the Big Apple.

Once the clock strikes midnight in New York, Kreischer and HARDY will keep the celebration rolling in Music City, guiding viewers through Nashville’s own midnight moment with the city’s highly anticipated Music Note Drop at the Bicentennial Stage.

As they prepare to take the stage for the five-hour live celebration, Kreischer and HARDY are already soaking in the excitement and sharing what it means to be part of Nashville’s big night.

“You hear people say I’m honored and privileged to be working with a certain group of people but in this case, I am blown away that I’m allowed to work with these people. This lineup is insane,” said Kreischer. “This event, which I was a very small part of last year, is so much fun. To be working with my buddy HARDY… it feels like I should be paying CBS to do this. I can’t wait. I hope I keep my shirt on, and I promise not to drink until the stroke of midnight, unless you want me to start drinking earlier.”

“Celebrating New Year’s in Music City is always a blast,” adds HARDY. “It’s great to be back playing Nashville’s Big Bash and I’m stoked to co-host this year with one of the funniest dudes I know.”

Who will be performing?

Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman, Jason Aldean; Photos Provided
Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman, Jason Aldean; Photos Provided

HARDY will be pulling double duty throughout the night. In addition to hosting, he will also perform live at Bicentennial Park in Nashville along with previously announced headliners Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman, and special guests CeCe Winans and the Fisk Jubilee Singers.

The night’s lineup doesn’t stop there. Performances will also come from Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Riley Green, Marcus King, Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr., each appearing from venues across the city.

The broadcast will also feature special appearances from comedian Dusty Slay, Entertainment Tonight’s Cassie DiLaura, SiriusXM host Buzz Brainard and UFC champion Kayla Harrison.

How to watch

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash is set to air live Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT and 10:30 PM–1:30 AM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+*.

Official Watch Party Details

Nashville's New Year's Eve Big Bash Watch Party
Nashville’s New Year’s Eve Big Bash Watch Party

In between all the action of the main event, the celebration will extend beyond the broadcast with an official watch party happening in Nashville. Caylee Hammack will return for her second year as co-host of the NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH watch party alongside Cody Alan.

The event will take place at Luke Combs’ Category 10 with a special performance from Grammy-award winning country superstar Dwight Yoakam and Marcus King, and kicks off at 6PM on Wednesday, December 31.

The official watch party is free and open to fans 21 and older, with entry on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 6 PM. Fans can also secure guaranteed entry or upgrade to VIP in advance by purchasing tickets HERE.

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Ella Langley, Zach Top, Lauren Alaina, Cody Johnson & More Rock Music Gives to St. Jude Kids Tee

Country stars like Ella Langley, Zach Top, Lauren Alaina, and Cody Johnson are lending their support to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital this holiday season.

They join a lineup of artists including Riley Green, Bailey Zimmerman, Kelsea Ballerini, Old Dominion, Brandon Lake, Tucker Wetmore, Jordan Davis, Priscilla Block, and more to promote the Music Gives to St. Jude Kids shirt. This new design joins the iconic This Shirt Saves Lives tee, and both are available exclusively to St. Jude monthly donors with a monthly donation of $19.

Riley Green; Photo by Alyssa Barker
Riley Green; Photo by Alyssa Barker

Approaching its 10th anniversary, the digital fundraising program has grown into a nationwide movement, with thousands of supporters using their social channels to raise awareness and funds for St. Jude. Since its launch in 2017, the campaign has become a social media phenomenon, with over one million shirts distributed to date.

Carrie Underwood used her platform to support the cause, sharing a selfie in her Music Gives to St. Jude Kids shirt on Instagram and encouraging fans to become a Partner in Hope.

Scotty McCreery, a past recipient of the Randy Owen Angels Among Us Award for his longtime support of St. Jude, also joined the effort.

“Hey Everyone, I am a huge fan and longtime supporter of the work being done at @stjude for kids facing cancer. The work the folks at St Jude are doing is saving lives and improving health on a daily basis, all at no cost to the kids or their families. It’s amazing,” he wrote on social media. “Please join me and become a Partner in Hope to get your @musicgives shirt at musicgives.org” 

Additionally, over 200 radio stations nationwide are hosting events throughout December to support the campaign, encouraging listeners to become a Partner in Hope. For a monthly donation of $19 to St. Jude, participants receive a Music Gives tee. Major media partners—including Cumulus, The Bobby Bones Show, Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, iHeartMedia, Audacy, TelevisaUnivision/UFORIA, and other ownership groups—are all taking part in this effort.

Funds raised by programs like this help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food so they can focus on helping their child live.To join the Music Gives movement and get the shirt, visit musicgives.org.

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6ix9ine’s “FEFE” Demoted From 8× Platinum to 5× Platinum & Nicki Minaj Gets Shaded

And….they allegedly removed Nicki Minaj’s credit from the song as well. Can we unpack this?

6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj just made Hip-Hop history in a strange way. Their song “FEFE” has been officially demoted and stripped down. The once unavoidable 2018 smash has slid from 8× Platinum to 5× Platinum. That is still a lot of units, but it is now the first major record this century to lose that much RIAA ground after the fact. On top of that, Nicki Minaj’s name has been removed entirely from the RIAA credit line. Now, 6ix9ine is represented as a solo act. How?

READ ALSO: 6ix9ine Calls Offset A “Rat” Over Rumored Affair With Quavo’s Ex Saweetie

Now let’s be clear. This is not your typical certification tweak where numbers get nudged because of new accounting systems or delayed data. This is a full three million units. How exactly do you reverse sales?

“FEFE” was everywhere. The song debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and dominated streaming platforms. 6ix9ine was impossible to ignore and Nicki Minaj was still flexing her pop rap style. Now, I think I know what happened, but I will have to get back to you all on that.

The RIAA has not publicly explained why the certifications were revised or why Nicki’s feature credit disappeared from the official listing. That silence has only fueled speculation. All I know is bots are real!

What this does not do is erase the impact. You cannot rewind playlists, radio spins, YouTube views. Or can you?

I don’t think Nicki or Tekashi cares about this. They got their money. But they may care about being embarrassed. I hope somebody clears this up fast.

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50 Cent Says Jim Jones Paid Back Rent, Podcast Spared

50 Cent announced that Jim Jones wired $200,000 in back rent after threatening to buy the building that houses their podcast. The G-Unit mogul had been feuding with Jones and his co-hosts over their criticism of his Netflix documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning.

“So Jim wired the 200K over, ok cool he may turn out to be a good tenant after all. Samuel If you need me to make them pay just give me a ring l’m here,” 50 Cent posted.

The beef started when Jim Jones, Maino, Dave East and Fabolous called 50’s Netflix documentary “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” a mockumentary on their “Let’s Rap About It” podcast.

50 Cent fired back by claiming the rappers were squatting in their Bronx podcast studio without paying rent.

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50 Cent had threatened to purchase the building after learning from his sources that the podcast hosts owed significant back rent. He posted screenshots suggesting he was in talks with the landlord about buying the property to evict them.

Maino responded aggressively on Instagram, calling 50 Cent “Killer Curly” and referencing their past business relationship. “Meet Killer Curly Ladies & Gentlemen…He Helped Me Get My Record Deal Before So Imma Always Be Grateful, So It’s Gone Hurt Me To Drag This N#### To Hell!” Maino wrote.

The “Hustle Hard” rapper admitted loyalty to 50 for helping secure his record deal but still attacked him personally, asking, “What Has Your G Unit G- String In a Bunch N####? Is It The B#### Or The Diabetes?”

The feud escalated over the past 48 hours as both sides exchanged social media shots. 50 Cent had been particularly aggressive in his attacks, calling the podcast crew “squatters” and “bums” who couldn’t pay their bills.

With Jim Jones apparently paying the $200,000, the immediate threat to their podcast appears resolved. 50 Cent’s latest post suggests he’s satisfied with the payment but remains ready to intervene if future rent issues arise.

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Petty President Donald Trump Handwrites Insults In Bronze White House Plaques, In All-Caps

President Donald Trump has installed bronze plaques underneath presidential portraits at the White House that mock his predecessors with personal attacks and false claims.

The move caps off a week of unprecedented pettiness from the commander-in-chief.

Trump wrote most of the plaques himself, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. The permanent signs read like his social media posts with random capitalizations and excessive exclamation points.

The plaque under Joe Biden’s portrait calls him “by far, the worst President in American History” and claims he took office “as a result of the most corrupt Election ever seen in the United States.”

Trump also attacked Biden’s “severe mental decline” and mocked his use of the presidential autopen for signatures. Barack Obama’s plaque describes him as “one of the most divisive political figures in American History” and falsely claims he “spied on the 2016 Presidential Campaign of Donald J. Trump.”

The plaque also references the “Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax” that Trump calls “the worst political scandal in American History.”

Hillary Clinton gets mentioned twice across different plaques. Under Obama’s portrait, Trump notes she was his “handpicked successor” who “would then lose the Presidency to Donald J. Trump.”

Bill Clinton’s plaque also mentions that “President Clinton’s wife, Hillary, lost the Presidency to President Donald J. Trump.”

This latest display of pettiness comes after Trump faced bipartisan criticism for his comments about Rob Reiner’s death. After the director and his wife were found murdered in their Beverly Hills home, Trump said Reiner was “very bad for our country” and suggested his death was related to “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”

Republican lawmakers called Trump’s remarks “disgusting” and “inappropriate.” GOP Rep. Thomas Massie said the comments were “disrespectful discourse about a man who was just brutally murdered.”

Even conservative allies distanced themselves from Trump’s reaction. President Trump doubled down on his Reiner comments during a press conference.

“I wasn’t a fan of Rob Reiner at all in any way, shape or form,” he said while defending his initial statement.

The insulting plaques are part of Trump’s broader White House makeover, which includes paving over the Rose Garden and demolishing the East Wing to make way for a $300 million ballroom.

He’s also added gold leafing throughout the Oval Office and installed statues around the Rose Garden. Preservationists have filed multiple lawsuits to stop Trump’s renovations. The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues that these changes violate federal preservation laws.

The plaques now permanently display Trump’s grievances along the West Wing Colonnade, where visitors and dignitaries walk daily.

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Cardi Van Buren: Rapper Mocks Her Side Burns Using 19th Century President

Cardi B turned a wave of online teasing about her hairstyle into a viral moment by posting an AI-generated image of herself as former U.S. President Martin Van Buren.

The rapper clowned herself just hours after memes about her dramatic sideburns began circulating following her appearance at Stefon Diggs‘ charity wellness event in Boston.

The Bronx-born rapper attended the New England Patriots’ “Winter Wonderland Wellness” event on December 15 at Gillette Stadium, where she supported Diggs during a holiday-themed yoga session.

The couple welcomed their first child together in November, making it their first public outing as new parents.

Cardi B wore a cream knit set, with her hair styled in a retro, sculpted look featuring sharply defined sideburns. The hairstyle quickly became a talking point online, with users poking fun at the exaggerated swoops that framed her face.

Rather than ignore the chatter, Cardi leaned into the jokes.

She reposted several memes and added a photo of herself laughing. Then she upped the ante by sharing an AI-generated portrait that merged her face with Van Buren’s likeness.

The image showed her in 19th-century attire, dark coat, high-collared white shirt and black necktie, styled like a traditional oil painting. Her face, however, retained full glam makeup, complete with contoured cheeks, glossy lips and long lashes.

The internet lit up with reactions. “Cardi out here rewriting history and aesthetics at the same time,” one user wrote. Another called her “CarVinci.” A third added, “You are a legend. Hall of fame.”

Cardi’s response wasn’t just a one-off. She’s been open about facial hair in the past. In October 2023, she responded directly to a user on X who claimed she “has a mustache.”

“I do have a mustache,” she replied. “Why you think my p#### soo good?”

The wellness event, hosted by Diggs’ nonprofit, Diggs Deep Foundation, honored mothers.

Cardi has three children with estranged husband Offset: daughters Kulture, 7, and Blossom, 15 months, and son Wave, as well as the newborn with Diggs.

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Roc Nation Accused Of Exploiting Bikini Models To Sell Megan Thee Stallion Swimwear

Megan Thee Stallion is once again at the center of legal tension as two New York models filed lawsuits against Roc Nation for allegedly misusing their images on billboards promoting her Hot Girl Summer swimwear line.

Models Janelle Delacruz and Tonoia Wade claim the Jay-Z-backed

The company breached its contracts by using photos from an April 2025 shoot in outdoor ads across Los Angeles and three other cities.

According to court documents obtained by Billboard, both women had signed agreements limiting the use of their images solely to social media platforms.

Delacruz was paid $5,000 for her participation, while Wade earned $8,700 plus agency fees.

Their lawsuits argue that Roc Nation “had a limited license to use plaintiff’s likeness from the April 30, 2025, photoshoot” and “knew that it did not have plaintiff’s consent” to display the images in billboard campaigns.

The legal filings accuse Roc Nation of breach of contract, false advertising and misappropriation of likeness. The models are seeking unspecified damages and claim the company was “unjustly enriched” by exceeding the agreed-upon terms.

Attorney Bassil Hamideh, who represents both women, told Billboard, “We take models’ rights very seriously. We consider Roc Nation’s unlawful conduct against our clients to be egregious.”

Although Megan Thee Stallion is not named as a defendant in either case, the lawsuits add to the growing list of legal entanglements surrounding her brand.

She recently won a defamation suit against blogger Milagro Gramz involving AI-generated deepfakes and online harassment.

Roc Nation has managed Megan’s career since 2019, a partnership that led to a long-running legal battle with her former label 1501 Certified Entertainment, which was resolved in 2023.

The swimwear line at the center of the current dispute launched in May as part of Megan’s broader push into fashion and lifestyle branding.

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HoneyKomb Brazy Grandparents’ Deaths Sparked Costly Cleanup For Property Owner

HoneyKomb Brazy became the center of a civic dispute and a criminal tragedy on Tuesday after the Mobile City Council voted to charge a property owner $2,200 for demolishing the charred remains of the home where his grandparents were killed during a 2021 drive-by shooting.

The house on Dr. Thomas Avenue in Mobile’s Happy Hill neighborhood was destroyed after gunmen opened fire and ignited a blaze that killed Tony and Leila Lewis.

The city says the property owner failed to properly clear the site, leaving behind the concrete slab and debris.

“That work involved, from the city’s perspective, the removal of the remaining slab and unburned debris from the property that the homeowner did not remove,” David Daughenbaugh, Mobile’s director of municipal enforcement, told Fox10. “And then it also included leveling the site, grading it, so it’s level and doesn’t hold water. And then also put some hay down with some grass seeds so you do not have erosion.”

The $2,200 bill covers both the physical labor and the administrative costs associated with the demolition and cleanup. The deadly shooting that led to the destruction of the home has since developed into a complex murder case.

Four men have been charged in connection with the attack, but only two, Terrance Santez Watkins and Patrick Vashun Lewis, have been served warrants. Prosecutors are pushing to try them together in court next month.

Testimony from a 2022 hearing revealed the motive behind the shooting was linked to a personal feud between Watkins and OMB Peezy. A detective testified that Watkins felt disrespected during a Facebook livestream and retaliated by targeting the grandparents of HoneyKomb Brazy, since he and Peezy are close.

HoneyKomb Brazy was recently released early from federal prison in October 2025 after serving nearly two years of a 30-month sentence for a gun possession charge stemming from a December 2023 traffic stop in Mobile County.

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Lipstick Killer Uses Darkness to Showcase Her Growth and Emotional Intensity

On her latest release Darkness,” Lipstick Killer leans fully into her edge, offering a poetic, and at the same time an aggressive take on love gone wrong. The track arrives as the follow-up to her breakout moment Delaware Ave,” pushing her sound, her honesty, and her edge even further.

Hypnotic guitar lines slide over heavy, pulsing beats while Lipstick Killer balances venom and vulnerability with precision. It’s obsession, jealousy, rage, and survival colliding in real time. 

At the surface, the verses are aggressive and unfiltered. Lines like “Tell that b****  I want to fight” and “I bite b****, you bark” reflect territorial rage and emotional defensiveness. This isn’t post-breakup sadness, but the chaos that happens while love is still alive but threatened. 

However, beneath the venom that Lipstick Killer is portraying is tenderness. Moments like “You light up my life / Babe, you shine bright” and “I never met a n****  with your vibe” reveal devotion and admiration. That contrast is central to the song’s power. Lipstick Killer shows how love and rage can coexist, feeding off each other.

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That emotional truth is connecting with listeners. Since its release, “Darkness” has surpassed 150,000 views on YouTube, a milestone Lipstick Killer celebrated directly with her audience. “+150,000 views on YouTube?! Y’all really riding through the Darkness with me 🖤 Thank you for every stream, every share, every comment. We only going UP from here. 😈 she wrote.

“Darkness” has become a statement of Lipstick Killer’s growth.

Born in Pittsburgh and now based in New York, Lipstick Killer has been building toward this moment for years. She started writing and performing at just 12 years old, using music as her first form of rebellion. She walked away from college to pursue a label opportunity in Atlanta, and when it fell apart, she turned the disappointment into determination, establishing herself as a rising voice in the modern music scene.

That grind led her to front multiple bands, including Rebella Rising, a Kansas City favorite that opened for Ariana Grande and MKTO at the city’s Red, White & Boom Festival. Those moments onstage tightened her edge and focus and helped shape the explosive live performer she’s known as today.

As she puts it herself: “I’m not a poser — I’m a rockstar. I don’t follow trends. I create them. I’m the anti of everything that feels manufactured in today’s industry.”

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