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Taylor Swift Defends Lady Gaga Amid Pregnancy Rumors, Slams "Invasive & Irresponsible" Comments | THR News Video

Taylor Swift is defending fellow superstar singer Lady Gaga amid false pregnancy rumors. Over the weekend, paparazzi photos of Gaga wearing a tight black dress at her sister's wedding in a small town in Maine had some people speculating that she's expecting. The "Bad Romance" singer later took to TikTok to set the record straight. Swift commented on Gaga's post, "Can we all agree that it's invasive & irresponsible to comment on a woman's body. Gaga doesn't owe anyone an explanation & neither does any woman."

Taylor Swift Defends Lady Gaga Amid Pregnancy Rumors

Taylor Swift Defends Lady Gaga , Amid Pregnancy Rumors. After Lady Gaga was spotted at her sister's wedding on June 1, rumors that she was pregnant began to arise, NBC News reports. . On June 4, the 38-year-old pop star took to TikTok to dispel those rumors. . An onscreen caption read, "not pregnant - just down bad crying at the gym.". The post referenced a Taylor Swift lyric from the song "Down Bad.". The post referenced a Taylor Swift lyric from the song "Down Bad.". Swift commented on the TikTok. Can we all agree that it’s invasive & irresponsible to comment on a woman’s body?, Taylor Swift, via TikTok. Gaga doesn’t owe anyone an explanation & neither does any woman, Taylor Swift, via TikTok. Other users took to the comment section to praise Swift and celebrate the megastars' friendship. . Meanwhile, on Instagram, Gaga's story read, "Not pregnant. REGISTER TO VOTE or check if you've already registered."

Billie Eilish Says She Would Never Play a Three-Hour Concert: "That's Literally Psychotic" | THR News Video

Don't expect 3-hour concerts from Billie Eilish anytime soon. While answering fan questions live following the release of her third album, 'Hit Me Hard and Soft,' the Grammy and Oscar winner was asked if she would ever perform a three-hour-long show — similar to what Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have done for their tours. Eilish responded bluntly, "I'm not doing a three-hour show, that's literally psychotic."

Nashville Rejects Sign for Morgan Wallen's New Bar Citing Past Behavior

Nashville Rejects Sign for, Morgan Wallen's New Bar , Citing Past Behavior. Associated Press reports that Nashville city council members have rejected plans for a sign at Morgan Wallen's new bar. . Associated Press reports that Nashville city council members have rejected plans for a sign at Morgan Wallen's new bar. . Council members cited controversy over Wallen's use of a racial slur in 2021 and recent criminal charges for throwing a chair off a roof near two law enforcement officers. . I don’t want to see a billboard up with the name of a person who is throwing chairs off of balconies and who is saying racial slurs, Delishia Porterfield, Nashville council member, via Associated Press. Morgan Wallen’s This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen is scheduled to open this weekend. Morgan Wallen’s This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen is scheduled to open this weekend. The fact that someone’s name is going up on a bar doesn’t mean that we condone all the behavior, but again I appreciate the efforts to make amends, the positive response, Jacob Kupin, Nashville council member, via Associated Press. The fact that someone’s name is going up on a bar doesn’t mean that we condone all the behavior, but again I appreciate the efforts to make amends, the positive response, Jacob Kupin, Nashville council member, via Associated Press. and again, the operator themselves I don’t think should be penalized for what happened, Jacob Kupin, Nashville council member, via Associated Press. AP reports that the initial hearing for Wallen's criminal case has been postponed until August 15. The charges against Wallen include three counts of felony reckless endangerment and one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct. . In 2023, Wallen's album 'One Thing at a Time' was at the top of the Billboard 200 charts for 16 weeks. It was the most-consumed album in the U.S. for 2023, with Top 10 hits that included 'Last Night,' 'You Proof' and 'Thinkin’ Bout Me.'. In 2021, Wallen's label suspended him indefinitely after video came to light of him shouting a racial slur

This Day in History: Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, Dies

This Day in History: , Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, Dies. May 17, 2012. The 63-year-old singer and songwriter died in Naples, FL, from non-smoking related lung cancer. The disco diva rose to fame in the 1970s, with hits like "Hot Stuff" and "Last Dance.". As disco's popularity waned, Summer wrote songs for several different genres. Her song, "Starting Over Again," for Dolly Parton was a number-one country single in 1980. Her 1983 hit, "She Works Hard for the Money," became a pop-rock feminist anthem. Summer was a five-time Grammy winner, who's been sampled by artists from Beyonce to the Pet Shop Boys. The mother of three was buried in Nashville, her home since the 1990s

Tennessee Passes Bill Allowing Teachers to Carry Guns

Tennessee Passes Bill , Allowing Teachers to Carry Guns. The Tennessee House of Representatives passed the bill by a vote of 68-28 on April 23, CBS News reports. The legislation would grant some teachers and staff the right to carry concealed handguns at public schools. The bill will now be sent to Republican Gov. Bill Lee to either sign or veto. . If signed into law, the legislation would represent the largest expansion of gun access in Tennessee since the deadly shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville last year. Teachers and staff carrying guns would only be known to administrators and police. Teachers and staff carrying guns would only be known to administrators and police. Other teachers and students' parents would not be privy to the information. . If a school worker wants to carry a handgun, they'd have to have a "permit and written authorization from the school's principal and local law enforcement," CBS News reports. . If a school worker wants to carry a handgun, they'd have to have a "permit and written authorization from the school's principal and local law enforcement," CBS News reports. . School districts would need to grant permission as well. A background check and 40 hours of training would also be mandatory. However, school staff would be prohibited from carrying their guns during events at stadiums, gymnasiums or auditoriums. . Protesters shouted "Blood on your hands" after the bill was passed by the House on April 23

Morgan Wallen Speaks Out About Recent Arrest

Morgan Wallen , Speaks Out About Recent Arrest. Wallen was arrested on April 7 "in downtown Nashville for reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct," according to attorney Worrick G. Robinson. The country star threw a chair off the roof of Chief's bar which landed near police officers below on the street. . Wallen took to X on April 19 to publicly address the incident, NBC News reports. . I didn’t feel right publicly checking in until I made amends with some folks. , Morgan Wallen, via X. I’ve touched base with Nashville law enforcement, my family, and the good people at Chief’s. I’m not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility, Morgan Wallen, via X. I have the utmost respect for the officers working every day to keep us all safe. Regarding my tour, there will be no change, Morgan Wallen, via X. The country star was also arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct in 2020, NBC News reports. At that time, he was ejected from Kid Rock's bar in Nashville. In 2021, Wallen faced public outcry and was suspended from his label for using a racial slur in a video that had surfaced. His album, 'One Thing at a Time,' was America's most-consumed album in 2023, NBC News reports. Hit songs from the record include "Last Night," "You Proof" and "Thinkin' Bout Me."

Deadly Storms Forecast to Cross 1,000 Miles of the US

Deadly Storms , Forecast to Cross , 1,000 Miles of the US. 'Newsweek' reports meteorologists have warned that a life-threatening storm could impact millions of people across the central United States this week. On April 23, AccuWeather issued a warning regarding , "one of the most widespread severe weather events so far in 2024.". According to AccuWeather, the incoming storm , "will unleash tornadoes, hard-hitting hail and damaging winds across a dozen states.". On April 25, the first storm of the system is set to arrive, closely followed by subsequent storms expected to last throughout the weekend. AccuWeather warned the storms are expected to pose a , "significant risk to lives and property.". All modes of severe weather are likely with the multiple-day event in the central U.S, Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist, via 'Newsweek'. Two storms, off the Pacific coast on Tuesday, will swing across the West and cause moisture to surge northward from the Gulf of Mexico while, at the same time, temperatures surge, Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist, via 'Newsweek'. 'Newsweek' reports that the states at greatest risk are:, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. According to AccuWeather, the storm is expected to cross an estimated 1,000 miles on April 26, passing into central Texas all the way from southern Minnesota. . In addition to dangerous storm conditions, the National Weather Service has warned that critical fire weather conditions, "will also be present across parts of the Southwest into the southern High Plains."

Memphis Mass Shooting: Multiple casualties as gunfire erupts during party in Orange Mound| Oneindia

A tragic incident unfolded in Memphis, Tennessee, where two individuals lost their lives and fourteen others sustained severe injuries during a mass shooting at a block party. Interim Police Chief CJ Davis informed ABC24 that the shooting occurred around 7 p.m. local time on Saturday at the intersection of Carnes Avenue and Grand Street, near Orange Mound Park. #MemphisShooting #OrangeMoundTragedy #GunViolence #CommunitySafety #EndViolenceNow #StopTheShootings #MemphisStrong #PrayForOrangeMound #JusticeForVictims #SafeCommunities ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.125~HT.96~