Gleb Savchenko is speaking out after his ex-wife, Elena Samodanova, announced she is expecting a baby with her partner, Vlad Kvartin. The Dancing With the Stars professional, 41, surprised fans when he left a congratulatory comment on Samodanova’s Instagram reveal, despite their rocky split in 2020. “Congratulations. I’m so happy for you guys,” Savchenko wrote alongside confetti and heart emojis, as his ex shared photos holding a sonogram with Kvartin. Samodanova captioned the post, “Our love story continues with a new chapter. Pink or blue, we can’t wait to meet you.” A Complicated Past Savchenko and Samodanova were married for…
Author: Kelly Whitewood
Toby Keith’s Final Iconic Performance: A Poignant Farewell at the People’s Choice Country Awards On September 28, 2023, at the inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards, country music fans witnessed a moment that will be etched forever in the genre’s history. Toby Keith — the voice behind classics like “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” and “American Soldier” — returned to the stage for the first time since revealing his battle with stomach cancer in June 2022. That evening, Keith was honored with the Country Icon Award, a fitting recognition for his decades of music that defined American grit, pride, and storytelling. In…
Bruce Springsteen and Daughter Jessica Speak Out for the First Time on Patti Scialfa’s Illness In a rare and deeply personal interview, Bruce Springsteen and his daughter, equestrian champion Jessica Rae Springsteen, have opened up for the first time about Patti Scialfa’s ongoing health battle. The words of the legendary rocker and his daughter revealed a family facing its most difficult season, and yet holding onto love, resilience, and hope. A Silent Struggle While the Springsteens have chosen to keep the exact details of Scialfa’s condition private, Bruce acknowledged the toll it has taken. “We’ve seen storms before,” he said.…
Ella Langley Shines in Nissan Stadium Debut at CMA Fest 2025 Ella Langley made her long-awaited Nissan Stadium debut during this year’s CMA Fest, and the Alabama native delivered a powerhouse performance that firmly stamped her name among country music’s rising stars. A Standout Moment Stepping onto the festival’s largest stage in a striking black leopard-print fringe outfit accented with silver jewelry, Langley commanded the crowd with her latest single, “weren’t for the wind.” Her confident delivery and raw emotion captivated the audience, with fans singing along to the reflective chorus: “Maybe that plane wouldn’t ever take off / Maybe…
Riley Green Makes Red Carpet Debut With Girlfriend Sophia Sansone at CMT Music Awards Country Music’s Biggest Party doubled as one of its biggest date nights when Riley Green stepped onto the CMT Music Awards red carpet with his girlfriend, music industry executive Sophia Sansone. The couple turned heads as they arrived hand-in-hand, smiling easily for photographers as the flashes lit up the carpet. Riley looked sharp in a classic black suit with his hair slicked back, while Sophia stunned in an ocean-blue mini dress that perfectly captured the spring evening’s energy. A First Public Appearance This marked the pair’s…
Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill’s Unforgettable “How Great Thou Art” at ACM Girls’ Night Out The 2011 ACM Girls’ Night Out: Superstar Women of Country concert, broadcast on CBS, delivered countless memorable moments — but none more powerful than the collaboration between Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill. Their rendition of the timeless hymn “How Great Thou Art” quickly became one of the most talked-about and beloved live performances in modern country music history. A Performance That Stopped the Room As the two walked on stage, few could have predicted the emotional weight that was about to unfold. Carrie’s voice soared…
Mark Herndon Reunites With Alabama After 20 Years for an Emotional Performance For two decades, the spotlight shone on Alabama without one of its founding members. Fans had resigned themselves to the idea that the rift was permanent, that the silence between drummer Mark Herndon and his bandmates would never be broken. But this past weekend, in a moment that stunned the country music world, Herndon walked back onto the stage, slipped behind the drum kit, and rejoined Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry as the opening chords of “Mountain Music” filled the air. A Moment Fans Never Expected The reaction…
The Food Network star broke both good and bad news in a video that she posted to her Instagram page. “I received both positive and negative news,” Bertinelli informed her followers. The good news is that brand-new episodes of Valerie’s Home Cooking’s 14th season will premiere on Food Network tomorrow at noon. It’s the last season, which is bad news. I don’t know why, but Food Network canceled us last summer. Furthermore, I kept quiet last summer in the sincere hope that they would reconsider. However, they haven’t. Therefore, this is the last season. Hundreds of fans, including fellow food…
Keith Urban and Daughter Sunday Rose Share an Unforgettable Duet at the Grand Ole Opry Keith Urban has long been known for his ability to forge a deep bond with audiences, but his recent Grand Ole Opry performance offered something even more personal: a tender duet with his daughter, Sunday Rose, that left the crowd in awe. A Quiet Beginning, a Powerful Reveal The moment began with Urban strumming the soft opening chords of a gentle ballad, his touch slowing the tempo of the room. The Opry, steeped in country music history, grew silent as fans sensed something extraordinary was…
Riley Green and Ella Langley Share Hilarious “Surgery” Video From the Tour Bus Fresh off their electric Toronto show, Riley Green and Ella Langley gave fans a behind-the-scenes moment that’s equal parts squeamish and hilarious. In a video shared from their tour bus, Green nervously places his blistered hand on an impromptu “surgery table” — a few sheets of kitchen roll, a pair of manicure scissors, and Ella Langley doubling as surgeon. “What are you gonna do?!” Green asks in mock horror, his voice wavering between laughter and genuine fear. Without missing a beat, Langley smirks: “I’m gonna cut that…