Urban and Kidman Reunited

Country singer Keith Urban is finally reunited with his newly-wed wife, Nicole Kidman. The New Zealand-born Urban flew into Sydney Tuesday after a two month stint in a rehabilitation center to battle a drinking and drug relapse. The couple was photographed holding hands in the city, but did not talk to reporters.

Kidman has been in Sydney since before Christmas and is reportedly making a movie there. Urban, who last month won male vocalist of the year for the second consecutive year at the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, has not been back to Australia since he married Kidman in a lavish Sydney wedding in June.

It'll be interesting to see how he gets out of the mess from the untimely release of his alleged affair from Amanda Wyatt.

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Urban Allegedly Cheated on Kidman

Only six months after Nicole and Keith married in a simple candle-lit ceremony in Sydney, her friends fear that her tumultuous private life is once again heading for heartbreak.

Amanda Wyatt, a 23-year-old part-time model and self-professed "nobody", who last night revealed that Urban was unfaithful to his superstar wife throughout their courtship and engagement.

She says: "I feel sorry for Nicole. Keith cheated on her repeatedly with me, right up to just before they got married.

"He's done it once and he will probably do it again.

"I know him as well as anyone and while he can be charming and loving, he is also someone who is constantly fighting his demons. See more

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Nashville Star Season 5 Finalists

Drum roll please... and here are the ten finalists for the Fifth Season of Nashville Star.

Meg Allison
Whitney Duncan
Angela Hacker
Zac Hacker
Tim LaRoche
Kacey Musgraves
Rickiejoleen
Joshua Stevens
David St. Romain
Dustin Wilkes

Be sure you don't miss a minute as the contestants vie for a recording contract from Warner Music Group. It all kicks of Thursday, January 11, on the USA Network.

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2006 Wrangler NFR Results

The 2006 Wrangler NFR came to a close Saturday with a record crowd of 18,224.

Team ropers Matt Sherwood (Queen Creek, Ariz.) and Allen Bach (Weatherford, Texas) claimed titles in heading and heeling, respectively, becoming the first non-partners to claim world titles since the event was split into two categories in 1995.

Steer wrestler Dean Gorsuch (Gering, Neb.) clinched his first world title by throwing his final-round steer in 3.6 seconds, giving him the average title.

Barrel racer Mary Burger (Pauls Valley, Okla.) placed second on Saturday with a run of 13.75 seconds to pull into first in overall standings.

Bareback rider Will Lowe (Canyon, Texas) officially claimed his third world title on Saturday

Tie-down roper Cody Ohl (Hico, Texas) won his fifth event gold buckle and sixth overall on Saturday.

World Champion Bull Rider B.J. Schumacher (Hillsboro, Wis.) won the title and $142,644, the most ever at a PRCA rodeo, and brought Wisconsin its first PRCA title since bareback rider Jack Buschbom in 1960.

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Nascar's Jimmie Johnson Breaks Wrist

Who says NASCAR is dangerous? According to Fox Sports, Johnson breaks wrist in golf outing.

The injury occurred Friday at a tournament in Lecanto, Fla., and will prevent him from driving for at least four weeks. The injury was to his non-shifting hand, and he should be able to participate in preseason testing at Daytona International Speedway next month. story

Johnson was evidently thrown out when the driver of the cart took a sharp turn. He tried to catch himself and just caught the wrist in the wrong position and it snapped. He doesn't anticipate missing any drive time.

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Toby Keith Sued Over Song Lyrics

The Miami Herald reported that Toby Keith is being sued for copyright infringement by a singer-songwriter, Michael McCloud, from Key West, Fla. who says his tune, "Tourist Town Bar" is strikingly similar to Toby's 2003 hit, "I Love This Bar." The suit was filed in federal court in Miami against Toby and his co-writer Scotty Emerick, along with Toby's record label, distribution companies and publishing company, Tokeco Tunes. Toby is denying all allegations and intends to defend the claim.

The Miami Herald's request a Miami-based entertainment attorney, David Bercuson, who has 20 years experience in music copyright law and is not involved in the case, listened to both songs and compared the lyrics. His opinion: McCloud's lawsuit faces tough going. "The theme of the songs are comparable, the manner in which the theme is delivered are comparable, but every love song is sort of the same, too,'' Bercuson said. "You can't protect an idea."

Read the entire story.

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Jessica Simpson Flubs Dolly Parton Tribute

Okay, if you haven't already seen it, here is the video of Jessica messing up during her performance of Dolly Parton's famous "Working 9 to 5".



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Ariat Country Christmas Western Gift Expo

Over 100,000 Western Lifestyle Shoppers During National Finals!

The 13th annual ARIAT COUNTRY CHRISTMAS WESTERN GIFT EXPO is THE Western Lifestyle show during the National Finals in Las Vegas. If you're in Vegas don't miss this show, November 30th thru 10th, 2006 at the SANDS EXPO, right on the strip and attached to the all new Venetian Hotel and Casino.

With over 400 of the finest Western Lifestyle and Retail Exhibitors, "It's Where The REAL Cowboys and Cowgirls Shop in Las Vegas during National Finals".

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