Miranda Lambert shares heartfelt post with fans after surprise Nashville appearance

Ken Kragen, best known for his work in putting together the massive ‘We are the World’ and ‘Hands Across America’ projects, has a posthumous venture launching today. The goal is to fundraise with NFTs for charities focused on climate, world hunger, cancer and Ukraine.

Afternoon all, Max Goldbart here preparing you for another dose of International Insider in what, as ever, has been a busy old week. Scroll down for all the news and analysis.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will make his hosting debut at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, set for May 15 on NBC.

Ahead of Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim‘s split, the Selling Sunset stars were considering parenthood — and they even had a baby name picked out.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentFrench actor, director and producer Jacques Perrin, a fixture for decades in both French and Italian cinema — where he was best known for his role in Giuseppe Tornatore’s Oscar-winning “Cinema Paradiso” — has died. He was 80.“The family has the immense sadness of informing you of the death of filmmaker Jacques Perrin, who died on Thursday, April 21 in Paris.

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway became overwhelmed with emotion as she met a nurse who cared for author Michael Rosen during his Covid battle - and then learned that she had also cared for her husband Derek, whose battle with the disease is still ongoing. As the realisation hit home, Kate, 54, who married Derek in 2005, felt urged to share a hug with Beth Dixon, and leapt up to do so after being reassured it was fine to by co-host Richard Bacon. Knowing that Derek had been on the same ward as the acclaimed children’s writer, known for books like We’re Going On A Bear Hunt, Kate said: “I have to ask you on a personal note, because you cared for Michael, and Derek, we’ve now found out, was two beds away.

Anne Darwin may have claimed she was coerced into helping her husband fake his own death in a canoe, but a series of racy emails between the pair prove they were both planning their new future together in Panama.

A Salford Councillor for Kersal and Broughton Park has defected from the Liberal Democrats and is now independent for the ‘best interests’ of his constituents. Coun Andrew Walters was elected back in May 2021 for the Liberal Democrats but now says that he must run for re-election as an independent 'in order to better serve his constituents'.

A festival of football will be coming to Manchester to celebrate the countdown to the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 tournament this summer.

Shoppers getting ready to spring clean their garden are raving about an Aldi Specialbuy that's £190 cheaper than a branded rival. The German retailer has launched a pressure washer that's a third of the price of a Kärcher one.

Muslims around the world will now be observing the last 10 days of Ramadan, otherwise known as Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power).

Harry Maguire is set to be available for Manchester United's trip to Arsenal on Saturday after a bomb scare at his home.

People have discovered they can clean their microwaves in seconds with virtually no effort using a 25p ASDA product, and they wish they'd found out sooner. It's something you probably already have in your kitchen, but if you don't, you can buy it with pocket change.

Former X Factor winner Leon Jackson seemingly disappeared from the world of showbiz following a brief stint in the limelight.

Colourful comic book cosplayers and fantastical fans will flock to Perth this summer as the city hosts its first ever comic con event following two COVID cancellations.

A Scots health board has been ordered to apologise after a patient was forced to wait more than four months for a thyroid cancer diagnosis.

Health chiefs in Dumfries and Galloway have launched special investigations to discover why so many patients are picking up healthcare-acquired infections.

One third of the councillors who have served Dumfries and Galloway communities over the last five years will not be standing for re-election on May 5.

Kris Jenner was called to the stand Thursday to testify in the trial stemming from Blac Chyna's lawsuit against her daughters — and she dropped a bombshell that took many in the court a minute to process. Donning a spring blue suit and low-top Jordan sneakers – a collaboration with Travis Scott – the Kardashian-Jenner momager told the jury that she had heard from daughter Kylie Jenner – who was not present in the court – that Chyna had been physically abusive with rapper Tyga, her former fiancé, and that he even had a knife slash on his arm to show for it.

British singer Tom Grennan is in the hospital after being attacked and robbed in New York City following a performance on Thursday night.  Grennan was "the victim of an unprovoked attack and robbery outside a bar in Manhattan" in the early morning hours Thursday after he performed at the Bowery Ballroom on April 20, his manager confirmed in a statement. The 26-year-old performer suffered injuries to his jaw and ear, his manager John Dawkins of Various Artists Management said. "Tom is currently in hospital being assessed by doctors for his injuries which include a ruptured Ear, torn Ear-Drum and issue with his previously fractured jaw," the statement shared to the singer's official Twitter account reads.

Naomi and Wynonna Judd will be performing at the 2022 CMT Music Awards, making this the first time they've sang together on television in over 20 years. The Judds will be performing their 1990 hit song, «Love Can Build a Bridge,» with the iconic landmark of Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame as their background, a nod to their upcoming 2022 induction.The Judds are often celebrated for a rarely interrupted stretch of 14 No. 1 hits. The duo has sold more than 20 million albums and has 16 gold, platinum and multi-platinum albums, led by two platinum albums, and .While this is The Judds' first performance together at the CMT Music Awards, they're no strangers to the event. Wynonna performed alongside Kid Rock to open the 2011 awards show, while Naomi served as a show presenter in both 2008 and 2009.The 2022 CMT Music Awards, hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Anthony Mackie, airs live Monday, April 11 at 8 p.m.

Carrie Underwood is as busy as it gets these days! Fans have had back to back exciting news with the release of her latest single, Ghost Story, and now the singer delighted them with even more exciting news.MORE: Carrie Underwood and husband's celebration of their 'precious miracle' was so sweetTaking to Instagram to share the announcement, the star revealed that she would be performing at the Grammys on Sunday, 3 April, which will take place in Las Vegas.The performance will be no strange feat for Carrie, since not only is she a seven time Grammy award winner, but she has also been making Las Vegas her home as she currently has a residency at the Resorts World hotel.WATCH: Carrie 'couldn't be more proud of sister' Miranda Lambert after 'long overdue' ACM Awards winMORE: Carrie Underwood captivates fans in daring sparkly jumpsuitThe night promises to be an exciting night for the country singer for multiple reasons, as she is a contender for a possible eighth and ninth Grammy win, since she is nominated for not one but two awards of the night.She is up for the Best Country Duo/Group Performance for her song If I Didn't Love You with Jason Aldean, an award she won during March's Academy of Country Music Awards, as well as for Best Roots Gospel Album for My Savior.Fans rushed to express their anticipation and excitement over the upcoming performance, inundating her comment section with: "Can't wait to hear you sing.

Carly Pearce is on a career-high. Not only is she the reigning CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year – but she's finally heading to the UK for her first headline tour!Exclusive: Carly Pearce pays heartfelt tribute to 'inspirational' Dolly PartonThe country music singer announced this week that she will be bringing her much-loved sound to the UK and Ireland this autumn as part of a European trip.

Miranda Lambert, the reigning Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year, is saddled up and ready to ride off into Las Vegas.

Miranda Lambert is headed to Sin City! The country music star thrilled fans with an announcement they couldn't get enough of. Miranda revealed her Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas Residency with an exciting social media post on Wednesday. Exclusive: Miranda Lambert is preparing for an unexpected change to her appearanceAlongside a poster of herself wearing a plunging black top and cowboy hat, the singer wrote: "I'm heading to Vegas y'all! My new residency Velvet Rodeo begins this fall!WATCH: Miranda Lambert wins big at the ACM Awards"Presale begins April 1.

Still smitten! It’s been nearly one year since Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton tied the knot — and the singers are still in the honeymoon phase.

Back-to-back babies! Country singer Evan Felker is expecting his second baby with pregnant wife Staci Felker.

2022 CMT Awards have been announced. The line-up is stacked with a roster of some of this year’s nominees.The CMT Awards is known for bringing some of the best world premiere performances and biggest collaborations and this year is no exception.  The first round of performers announced include Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Carley Pearce and Keith Urban.