Reba McEntire Returns to Host 2024 ACM Awards, The Moody Blues' Mike Pinder Dead at 82, Travis Scott Denied Dismissal From Astro

Reba McEntire Returns to Host 2024 ACM Awards, The Moody Blues' Mike Pinder Dead at 82, Travis Scott Denied Dismissal From Astro

Reba McEntire to host the 2024 ACM Awards.

McEntire is an ACM awards veteran, having won 16 awards herself and holding the record for the most nominations in the 'Female Artist of the Year' category.

This will be the country icon's 17th time hosting the award show.

McEntire is also set to perform at the ceremony, which will take place on May 16.

The Moody Blues founding member, keyboard player Mike Pinder, dies at 82.

Pinder passed away on Wednesday according to a statement made by family, saying 'His final days were filled with music, encircled by the love of his family.

Michael lived his life with a childlike wonder, walking a deeply introspective path which fused the mind and the heart.'

Pinder was the last surviving original band member.

Judge denies motion to dismiss Travis Scott from Astroworld lawsuits.

Scott's attorneys argue that the rapper did not hold any weight in safety planning for the event, but victims' families argue that he was negligent in his encouragement of boosting fan attendance and in disregarding security guidelines.

The concert took place on November 5, 2021, where 10 people were killed in a crowd surge.

In today's birthday news: actress/comedian Carol Burnett 91, actor Giancarlo Esposito 66, actor Jet Li 61, actor/comedian Kevin James 59, former First Lady Melania Trump 54, actress Jordana Brewster 44, actor Channing Tatum 44, and MLB player Aaron Judge 32.