Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ray Stevens recovering after breaking neck

NASHVILLE (AP) — Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ray Stevens broke his neck and is recovering at home after being briefly hospitalized, according to a statement published Tuesday.

Ray Stevens Broken Neck

The 87-year-old country star, who is known for his topical satire, fell late last month, according to the statement released on his X account. He will need to wear a neck brace for about a month.

“He remains fully mobile & in good spirits," the statement said.

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Stevens' decades-long recording career has included such hits as the Grammy-winning “Everything Is Beautiful" as well as the zany “The Streak," which captured the mid-1970s craze for running naked in public.

Born Harold Ray Ragsdale, Stevens's music was also known for its social commentary. In 1961, he recorded “Jeremiah Peabody’s Poly Unsaturated Quick Dissolving Fast Acting Pleasant Tasting Green and Purple Pills,” which made fun of the advertising industry.

His latest album is expected to be released Friday on Curb Records.

In July, Stevens suffered a mild heart attack and had heart surgery, according to a post on his X account. His performances at his CabaRay Showroom in Nashville, Tennessee, were canceled for the rest of the month as he recovered.

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Jake Paul Plans To Make His Version of Druski’s ‘Conservative Women’ Skit

Jake Paulhas unveiled his plans to make a skit in response toDruski’s recent “conservative women” one. Although Paul admitted to loving the skit despite being a Republican himself, the influencer said he wants to respond with a “darker” video.

Jake Paul said this about Druski’s ‘conservative woman’ skit

During his appearance on Theo Von’s podcast, This Past Weekend, Jake Paul addressed the “conservative women” skit, which went viral after content creator Druski posted it online on March 26.

“Honestly, it’s f***ing hilarious. I loved it,” the 29-year-old YouTuber admitted. “I’m obviously Republican, and all the Republicans mad about this s**t is a f***ing L for all Republicans. Because this is f***ing hilarious.”

The influencer-turned-boxer said that the video is dark and twisted. However, he reasoned that it is what comedy is supposed to be, which is humans making fun of humans. “There’s truth in this,” he added. Paul then shared that he had been considering filming a response, even reaching out to makeup artists to create a “darker” skit.

In response, Von explained to Paul that if he wants to do it, there needs to be “black support” for the character. He said that maybe collaborating with Druski himself, or someone like former NBA star Charles Barkley, might be ideal. However, Paul didn’t agree with that perspective. He said that it might make them look “prejudiced.”

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The conversation then shifted to the two talking about examples. They brought up past controversies involving figures like Justin Trudeau and Jimmy Kimmel, asking how they got away with it without much backlash.

The host then expressed his frustration that a kid can’t dress up as a popular black person, like LeBron James, for Halloween. Paul concurred with the criticism and pointed out that there are “too many haters out there.”

Their conversation was triggered by Druski’s skit, in which he seemingly parodied Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk. He captioned the post, “How Conservative Women in America act.” Currently, the post has garnered over 184 million views on X (formerly Twitter).

Originally reported by Harsha Panduranga onMandatory.

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Cheryl Ladd, 74, opens up about breast cancer battle: 'Long, hard road'

LOS ANGELES —Cheryl Laddgot personal speaking about her battle with breast cancer publicly for the first time on Monday night, April 6.

During thePaleyFest50th anniversary celebration of the classic TV series"Charlie's Angels,"Ladd, 74, opened up about her bout with cancer.

"Mine was an aggressive form," Ladd said from the Dolby Theatre stage, sitting next to"Charlie's Angels" co-stars Kate JacksonandJaclyn Smith. "I had wonderful doctors. But I was bald for quite a while. It was a humbling experience."

Ladd gave thanks to her music producer husband Brian Russell, to whom she's been married since 1981, for helping to pull her through the difficult time.

"I have a wonderful husband. All through it, he was there for me at every turn, and that makes a difference," said Ladd. "Eventually, I started to get little sprouts of hair. It was like, 'Oh, I'm getting hair!' It was a long, long, hard road. But you just get through. You just get on with it."

After Ladd spoke, Smith, 80, who starred as Kelly Garrett on "Charlie's Angels," shared how she immediately helped her friend.

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"The first thing I did was send her my wigs," said Smith, also a breast cancer survivor. "She was so brave. She did have a very aggressive form (of cancer)."

Smith was diagnosed and underwent a lumpectomy and radiation treatment after a routine mammogram detected the breast cancer early in 2002.

"Early detection is the key," said Smith. "Every minute is important."

Jackson, 77, who played Sabrina on "Charlie's Angels," is a two-time breast cancer survivor who has become a strong advocate for early detection.

Ladd famously took over on "Charlie's Angels" fromFarrah Fawcett,who was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006, and died from the disease three years later at age 62 in 2009.

"If you find a little something in either of your breasts, don't ignore it," said Ladd. "It might be nothing. But go quickly and find out for yourself."

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No Swift-Kelce wedding at Ocean House, wedding planner shuts down rumor

A celebrity wedding planner is shutting down one of the most persistent rumors surroundingTaylor Swiftand Travis Kelce.

Amid online speculation that the couple planned to marry on June 13 at the Ocean House inWatch Hill, luxury event designerTara Guérardsaid the claims are false.

On April 4, theWedding Chicks postedon Instagram linking the couple to the coastal venue, writing, "Taylor Swift’s alleged wedding date has the bridal internet in full detective mode. From rumored Rhode Island whispers to possible bridesmaids and wedding aesthetic predictions… if true, this may be the celebrity wedding mood board of the decade."

Guérard, who is scheduled to oversee a wedding at the Ocean House that day, commented: "I am the wedding planner for June 13th at the Ocean House in Rhode Island! Sorry to let you all know, Taylor is not my bride this weekend! Boo!"

The rumors stemmed from the venue's proximity to Swift’s Rhode Island home and the date’s significance, as 13 is her favorite number.

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More:Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. Here's everything we know.

Proposing in a secret garden

Since Kelce popped the question, the couple's eventual wedding has been one of the most closely watched events in pop culture. The proposal took place in a flower-filled setting, the couple revealed in a jointInstagram postshared Aug. 26. The five-photo carousel includes images of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end on one knee, a close-up of Swift’s old mine brilliant-cut diamond ring, and a picture of the couple embracing.

The paircaptioned the post, "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married."

The engagement marks a new milestone in the couple's high-profile relationship, which began in 2023 shortly after Kelce attended Swift's Eras Tour stop in Kansas City.

The two went public later that year when Swift attended a Kansas City Chiefs game. No official wedding date or location has been announced.

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