Kelsea Ballerini Looks Like a Real Life Barbie at the 2021 CMT Awards: ‘Peace, Love & Pink Pleather’

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterFilm and TV crews will continue to adhere to the industry’s elaborate COVID protocols, which require masking, distancing and regular testing, at least through April 30.The protocols were set to expire on Sunday, but were widely expected to be renewed. SAG-AFTRA informed members on Wednesday that the Hollywood unions have agreed to a few modifications, but the bulk of the regulations will remain the same. As of March 15, the definition of “fully vaccinated” will include a requirement for a booster shot.

Bappi Lahiri was a popular Bollywood singer and composer who was known as the “Disco King” of India.Bappi Lahiri was a beloved singer and composer who was known for his disco music and groovy fashion sense. Inspired by a visit to U.S. in the late 1970s, he delivered disco music to Indian culture with his songs for the movie “Disco Dancer,” starting a new dance style.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterThe DC Comics adaptation “Peacemaker” has been renewed for Season 2 on HBO Max, executive producer James Gunn and star John Cena announced on Wednesday.The announcement comes the day before the Season 1 finale of the show, which continues the story of Cena’s titular costume vigilante from Gunn’s 2021 feature film “The Suicide Squad.” Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Chukwudi Iwuji, Jennifer Holland, and Steve Agee played the members of the motley crew of operatives tasked to help Peacemaker repel an alien invasion.Gunn wrote all eight episodes of the first season, and directed five, along with Jody HIll, Rosemary Rodriguez, and Brad Anderson.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorSpotter, a two-year-old startup that acquires rights to the video catalogs of YouTubers, announced $200 million in new funding led by Japan’s SoftBank. Spotter said that gives it a valuation of $1.7 billion — and will let the company invest $1 billion with YouTube creators.The Series D in financing from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 follows the $555 million in funding Spotter raised across three previously undisclosed rounds of financing.

Holly Jones Karlsson: It’s also the expectations they put on themselves. Harry’s constantly torn between what he feels is good music and what is just making money, a concern he shares with his father.

Avril Lavigne gave fans a reason to be excited as she began a countdown to a big moment in her career with her latest social media posts.MORE: Avril Lavigne stuns in daring neon-green outfitThe singer took to her Instagram Stories from her lush Malibu mansion to begin the countdown to the release of her new album Love Sux. She excitedly remarked that the album would be out in a mere ten days and then began to play a snippet from a yet unreleased song.WATCH: Avril Lavigne provides special preview of new albumAvril sang along to the pop-punk track, which consistently used the refrain "you make me nauseous," sticking her tongue out and flashing her bright orange nail job as well.The album is the pop-punk superstar's seventh full-length record and her first since released exactly three year ago in 2019's Head Above Water.MORE: Avril Lavigne poses in fishnets for major new photos you have to seeReleasing on 25 February, 2022, Avril opened up in a recent interview with Nylon about the different direction the record took, saying: "This is the first one that’s just rock all the way through.A post shared by Avril Lavigne (@avrillavigne)Avril's seventh album is slated to come out on 25 February"There was a point in music where the label was like, 'Radio don't want to hear guitars anymore.' Live drums went away.

Mark Wahlberg dropped the ball on Valentine’s Day! The actor shared that things didn’t go exactly as planned after he and his wife, Rhea Durham, decided not to celebrate the holiday. Wahlberg, who has been married to Durham since 2009, said that he normally has a sweet gesture for his love.  “I’ll send flowers from each child leading up to Valentine’s Day.

Linda Evangelista isn't hiding anymore. Nearly five months after the 56-year-old supermodel filed a lawsuit claiming she was «brutally disfigured» by a fat-freezing procedure, she's no longer covering up.«I loved being up on the catwalk. Now I dread running into someone I know,» Evangelista tells.

Cynthia Nixon is not backing down when it comes to her support of the HBO Max reboot . The first season of the series has now aired in its entirety, with Nixon's character, Miranda Hobbes, receiving the majority of the online criticism for her decision to divorce her husband, Steve Brady (David Eigenberg), and to start a romance with non-binary comedian Che Diaz (Sara Ramirez). And though she stands by her character's actions, Nixon does have one regret in regard to the series. “If I could do anything differently, I would have made sure we said to people in letters 10 feet tall: This is not Sex and the City.

The CMT Awards 2021 were held recently and the famed Country Music Awards saw some of the top artists taking home big honours. The star-studded evening saw brilliant performances from Carrie Underwood, Mickey Guyton and Gladys Knight among others.

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The CMT Awards 2021 were held recently and the star-studded evening saw performances by Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Miranda Lambert and more country music A-listers. The awards honouring the best of Country Music were hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown.

The winners of the 2021 CMT Music Awards have been announced!

CMT Music Awards celebrated all the genre's brightest stars on Wednesday, with a fun, joyful ceremony jam-packed with exciting performances.The star-studded ceremony — hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, who were also big winners and performers -- featured a slew of powerful performances, from Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Mickey Guyton and Luke Bryan, just to name a few.The show also featured a performance from H.E.R., marking her first-ever country awards show appearance, during which she performed alongside Chris Stapleton for a show-stopping number.Here's a look at some of the most memorable moments and best performances from the 2021 CMT Music Awards.

That’s how it’s done! Carrie Underwood brought down the house while performing with NEEDTOBREATHE at the 2021 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday, June 9.

Hitting the town! Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn Jae, were among the few country music couples who attended the 2021 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday, June 9.

It's one of country music's biggest nights as the CMT Music Awards celebrate some of the biggest achievements in the genre's music videos produced over the last year. The event was certainly star-studded with appearances from Luke Bryan to Carrie Underwood and beyond.

The Country Music Television (CMT) Music Awards are here. The star-studded event kicked off from Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday evening with a performance by Lady A.The trio was joined onstage by Carly Pearce and Lindsay Ell.  Ell stepped in after Gabby Barrett bowed out, citing "personal circumstances." Cameras then took viewers to a farm where Chris Stapleton performed "Arkansas."  Following the two performances, hosts Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini took the stage.

2021 CMT Music Awards were full of #RelationshipGoals.Hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, the red carpet at the annual awards show Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday was filled with country music's finest. While many showed off their stylish looks, it was the gorgeous and swoon-worthy power couples that made us turn heads.

Carly Pearce, Lady A, and Lindsay Ell are kicking off the 2021 CMT Music Awards!

2021 CMT Music Awards. The fan-voted awards ceremony is hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, and our favorite country musicians have dressed to the nines for the big night.The event will also feature performances from H.E.R., Chris Stapleton, Lady A, Mickey Guyton, Miranda Lambert, Ingrid Andress, Thomas Rhett and so many more.Ballerini looked like a real-life Barbie in a shiny hot pink LaQuan Smith bustier top and matching moto-style pants. Guyton was a vision in yellow.

Kane Brown is a proud papa. ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke with Brown ahead of the 2021 CMT Music Awards Wednesday night about his daughter, Kingsley Rose, saying 'Dada,' just in time for Father's Day.

Little Big Town is arriving in style for country music’s big night!

2021 CMT Music Awards are here! Some of country music's biggest stars have turned out to see who will take home the coveted awards.Going into this year's show, hosts Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown actually led the pack in nominations, with Brown getting four noms — including Video of the Year, Male Video of the Year, Collaborative Video of the Year and Best Family Feature.Meanwhile, Ballerini tied with Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town with a grand total of three nominations each.ET will be updating the list bellow throughout the big night, with the winners marked in  Carrie Underwood & John Legend — “Hallelujah” Elle King & Miranda Lambert — “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” Kane Brown — “Worldwide Beautiful” Keith Urban with P!nk

Lady A is taking over the red carpet!

Thomas Rhett is hitting the red carpet!

The Browns have arrived at country music’s big night!

Kelsea Ballerini hits the red carpet in a bold pink look for the 2021 CMT Awards held at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday night (June 9) in Nashville, Tenn.

Howdy, cowboy! From Blake Shelton and Sam Hunt to Keith Urban and Kane Brown, the country music genre has a lot of sexy men who make Us swoon.

The CMT Music Awards are nearly here. It's time once again to celebrate a year's worth of notable moments in the country music industry, specifically the best videos to have been produced.

2021 CMT Music Awards just keeps getting bigger! Adding to its already-stacked roster of world premiere collaborations, the big event will feature H.E.R., making her first country awards show appearance, performing with Chris Stapleton. There will also be a CMT main stage debut from Ingrid Andress, featuring a world premiere collaboration with JP Saxe.Additionally, Carrie Underwood and Thomas Rhett are expected to take the stage at the awards show.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorH.E.R. and Ingrid Andress will join the star-studded performer lineup for the 2021 CMT Awards while Anthony Mackie, Busy Philipps, Iliza Shlesinger and Michael Strahan have been added as presenters, the network announced Monday (June 7).The two artists will duet with previously announced performers: Fast-rising R&B star H.E.R.

Some may be surprised to learn that only seven awards are given out during the annual CMT Music Awards. However, country's biggest stars don't gather for a simple, brief ceremony, but instead an hours-long event that's jam-packed with performances from some of the genre's biggest names.

Yee-haw! The 2021 CMT Music Awards are set to bring the country to this year’s awards season, after previously switching things up amid the coronavirus pandemic last year.