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Lady Antebellum have officially changed their name to Lady A. The band announced the decision on Instagram yesterday

The group said "We are regretful and embarrassed to say that we did not take into account the associations that weigh down this word referring to the period of history before the Civil War, which includes slavery."

Lady A are also making a donation to the Equal Justice Initiative via their LadyAID charity fund.

Garth Brooks was on Good Morning America to reveal his plan for what's next. He will be giving a one-time live performance that will air at over 300 drive-in theaters nationwide on June 27. Drive in Concerts. Gee, who had that idea months ago? Us. Concerts in a Car. Tickets go on sale next Friday.  $100 a car or truck load, as many as you can fit in. You don't have to sneak anyone in by hiding in the trunk. More details on  Monday!

Kelly Clarkson is reportedly divorcing her husband of nearly seven years, Brandon Blackstock. She filed for divorce on June 4 in a Los Angeles court. Clarkson has not publicly commented on her decision. Clarkson and Blackstock have been married since Oct. 20, 2013.

Clarkson, the original American Idol winner, current The Voice judge and host of her own daytime television talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, recently shared that she is back in Los Angeles. She's taping new episodes of her talk show from home, best to you girl. Reach out when you have time.
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