Billy Ray Cyrus Responds to Country Music Controversy After Joining Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road'

Billy Ray Cyrusis defending his decision to join Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road.” After the rapper’s viral country-trap song wasremoved fromBillboard’s Hot Country chart, Cyrus, 57, spoke out about whether or not the song should be classified as “country.” In a statement toRolling Stone,Billboardsaid the track “does not embrace enough elements of today’s country music to chart in its current version.” “It was so obvious to me after hearing the song just one time,” Cyrus wroteon TwitterFriday....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Michael Horn

Billy Ray Cyrus Says He and Fiancée Firerose Go Together Like 'Peanut Butter and Jelly'

Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose on Good Morning America.Photo:GMA/Twitter GMA/Twitter Billy Ray Cyrusthinks he and fiancéeFirerosemake the perfect pair. “We’re kind of like… It’s a peanut butter and jelly,” said Cyrus, 62. “I’m a left-handed singer-songwriter from Flatwoods, Kentucky, and she’s a trained orchestral musician…” After years of friendship, Cyrus and Firerose became songwriting partners during the pandemic, and started dating in 2022. They wereengaged later that year. “It has been a beautiful whirlwind and I’m just so grateful that I get to live my dreams every day with the love of my life,” the Australian Firerose said onGMA....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Rebecca Salinas

Billy Ray Cyrus Teases New Music from Daughter Miley Cyrus: 'It's Gonna Kick Some Ass'

Billy Ray Cyrusis dropping hints about what to expect from daughterMiley Cyrus‘ soon to be released music. Speaking toUS Weeklyon Saturday at the Recording Academy and Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala on the eve of the2020 Grammy Awards, the “Old Town Road (Remix)” crooner discussed Miley’s upcoming music and revealed that one of her new tracks has an accompanying music video that will show her funeral. Describing it as “ridiculously, crazy good,” the country singer stayed mum on any other details but added that her new set of music will “kick some ass....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Clayton Young

Billy Ray Cyrus Ventures into Bluegrass with Inspirational 'Roll That Rock' — Featuring His Cousin Bobby

Billy Ray Cyrusis embracing a new genre of music — he’s gone bluegrass! “This song is powerful and will move your soul,” she says. The trio will be performing “Roll That Rock” for the first time on Friday at the Grand Ole Opry — the same day as the song’s official release. Prior to “Roll That Rock,” Billy Ray was recently featured inFirerose’s newest single “New Day.” The country singer also recently celebrated the two-year anniversary of “Old Town Road” withLil Nas X— whichremained on topof the Hot 100 chart for 19 weeks....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Patrick Lutz

Billy Ray Cyrus, Dionne Warwick Bring Build-A-Bear to Big Screen inGlisten and the Merry MissionTrailer (Exclusive)

Build-A-Bearis bringing its magic to the big screen. PEOPLE is exclusively debuting the trailer forGlisten and the Merry Mission,thefirst animated theatrical film release from Build-A-Bear Entertainment. The voice cast includesJulia Michaels,Dionne Warwick,Freddie Prinze Jr., Chevy Chase,Billy Ray Cyrus, Trinity Bliss, Morgan Simianer, Tim Johnson Jr.,Reginald VelJohnson, Leona Lewis and Michael Rapaport. Glisten and the Merry Missionis about a young elfling named Marzipan whose mom Cinnameg becomes the manager of Santa’s troubled North Pole workshop....

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Mariah Thompson

Billy Idol on How Becoming a Grandfather Has Changed His Life: 'It Opens You Up Emotionally'

People.comCelebrityParentsBilly Idol on How Becoming a Grandfather Has Changed His Life: ‘It Opens You Up Emotionally’ Billy Idolis over the moon about his newest fan club member. The British rocker, 65, best known for ’80s hits such as “White Wedding” and"Mony Mony," recently became a grandfather to granddaughter Poppy Rebel, and says the 1-year-old is already dancing to his music. Get push notifications with news, features and more. You’ll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Erika Simmons

Bill Bellamy Clarifies '90s Janet Jackson Rumors: 'There Was an Attraction' but They 'Never Dated'

Photo: Getty (2) Janet and Bill: the fling that never was! Speaking on the latest episode of PEOPLE’sPEOPLE in the ‘90spodcast this week,Bill Bellamyclears up some of the rumors about his relationship withJanet Jacksonas he admits there was a bit of a spark between the two. “There was an attraction, I’ll be honest with you,” he adds. “There was something. There was something going on. It was weird because it was like she was shy about it but [showed in] her flirty ways that she dug me more than just a little....

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Connor Spencer

Bindi and Robert Irwin Honor Their Father on Steve Irwin Day: 'One Man Who Changed the World Forever'

Steve Irwin is seen posing with his family at Australia Zoo on June 19, 2006.Photo: Australia Zoo via Getty According to the Australia Zoo’swebsite, the annual Nov. 15 event recognizes Irwin’s “passion for wildlife and commitment to conservation.” To honor her father on the special day, Bindi, 25, shared athrowback photo on Instagramin which she gently rested her head on his shoulder. “To the world, he will be remembered as the greatest Wildlife Warrior....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Shawn Clark

Bindi and Robert Irwin Honor Their Parents with Sweet Anniversary Tributes: 'Soulmates'

Bindi and Robert Irwin.Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic Bindiand Robert Irwin are keeping their parents' love alive on what would have been their 29th wedding anniversary. TheCrikey! It’s the Irwinsstars posted heartfelt tributes forTerriandSteve Irwinon social media on Friday. Bindi shared a photo of her parents posing with a reptile. “Soulmates,” the 22-year-old wrote. “Happy Anniversary to my sweetheart parents. Your love is the stuff of miracles.” Terri showed her appreciation for the gesture....

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Timothy Mcdowell

Bindi and Robert Irwin Post Touching Tributes to Late Dad on Steve Irwin Day: 'I Still Look Up to Him'

On Sunday, the brother-and-sister duo each posted touching Instagram tributes to their late dad to mark the international event on Nov. 15, commemorating the adored Animal Planet star. “Today is #SteveIrwinDay. Thinking a lot about my Dad today and the impact that he made on our planet, inspiring an entire generation,” Robert, 17, wrote on Instagram with a throwback photo of himself, dadSteveand Bindi. “I also think about what a truly amazing dad he was,” the wildlife photographer continued....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Deborah Hicks

Bindi and Terri Irwin Say the Australia Zoo Animals Run to See Baby Grace: 'Steve All Over'

Bindi Irwin’s daughter Grace Warrior.Photo: Chandler Powell/Twitter; Inset: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images Grace Warrioris taking after her late grandfather,Steve Irwin. In a recent interview withEntertainment Tonight, proud momBindi Irwinand her motherTerri Irwinopened up about how 10-month-old Grace is already showing an affinity for animals. “She’s got that determination that Steve had and that connection with wildlife,” said Terri. “Because it is weird to see animals just gravitate to her.” “So she’ll go out in the morning in the stroller, and all thekangaroos just gather around herlike they’re having a meeting,” added Terri, 57....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Justin Lopez

Bindi Irwin Admires the 'World's Magic' with Her 2-Year-Old Daughter Grace: 'My Sweet Girl'

Photo:bindisueirwin/Instagram bindisueirwin/Instagram Bindi Irwinis teaching her daughter to appreciate the little things in nature. On Wednesday, the nature conservationist, 25, shared a sweet image with her 2-year-old daughterGrace Warrioron herInstagram Storyas they sat together on the forest floor. Wearing a green baseball cap and a khaki-colored shirt, Irwin holds her daughter while they look out at a nature scene. “Admiring the world’s magic with my sweet girl,” the daughter of Steve Irwin wrote across the photo, where the little girl sits on her mom’s lap....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 251 words · David Huffman

Bindi Irwin and Baby Grace Are All Smiles in Cute Photo Snapped By Husband Chandler Powell

Photo: Bindi Irwin/instagram “Evening family walks through the Australia Zoo gardens. Love that our girl pokes her tongue out as soon as she knows we’re about to take a photo!” Irwin wrote in the caption, tagging her husband as the photographer of the snapshot. Little Grace has become notorious lately for sticking her tongue out in front of the camera. Grace Warrior, Chandler Powell.Bindi Irwin/Instagram Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories....

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Kari Brown