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Patrick Mahomes, Taylor Swift, and Caitlin Clark have been accused of using satanic gestures or at least promoting them during Chiefs games.

Taylor Swift with Caitlin Clark, Patrick Mahomes (Photos via Tyler Hansen/FB)

The Chiefs are headed back to the Super Bowl after a controversial win over the Buffalo Bills in last weekend’s AFC Championship Game and are expected to have the refs on their side. By the looks of things, a certain content creator expects them to have some other forces on their side, too.

The creator, Tyler Hansen, has posted a video to Facebook highlighting the aforementioned personalities casually performing a certain hand gesture and linking it to Satanism.

Check it out below:

In case you’re wondering why Nicki Minaj looks so different in the video, it’s because that’s not her. It’s Ice Spice…

Anyhoo, the hand gesture shown in the clip above is referred to as the Sign of the Horns and is pretty popular. It means different things in different cultures; of course, some of the representations are considered to be evil.

Taylor Swift Linked To Instrumental Figure From Church Of Satan

Later in the video, Hansen suggests that Taylor Swift is the daughter of Zeena LaVey, a musician whose parents founded the Church of Satan.

LaVey, who was the church’s chief spokesperson and High Priestess, looks strikingly similar to the pop sensation, and Hansen reckons they must be related, claiming Andrea Swift isn’t actually Taylor’s mother.

While the content creator is hardly the first person to make these claims, they are unsubstantiated. But does it seem odd that Mahomes, Swift, Clark, and Ice Spice have all been spotted dropping the Sign of the Horns during games?

Taylor Swift has driven her fans wild as many think a country legend will be on her next album after finding ‘clues’ from her Grammy Awards appearance.

The 35-year-old megastar – who was shut out of any wins despite six nominations –  was on stage on music’s biggest night to present the award for Best Country Album which she handed to Beyonce.

As she made her name in the genre, she paid tribute to prior winners as she said: ‘It is an honor that has gone to great artists who I admire so much, like The Chicks, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, George Strait, Faith Hill, Vince gill, Alison Krauss….’

Then after a pause, she let out a sweet sigh with a smile before saying: ‘… and Shania Twain.’

Swifties definitely took note of the inflection of her voice and the slight giggle as many flocked to X (formally Twitter) to share their theories that the 59-year-old country legend Shania will be appearing on her upcoming ‘Taylor’s Version’ re-recording of her debut, self-titled album.

On Taylor fan account wrote: ‘[eyes emoji] Taylor Swift added an emphasis on Shania Twain when listing off previous Grammy winners of the Best Country Album!

Taylor Swift has driven her fans wild as many think a country legend will be on her next album after finding ‘clues’ from her Grammy Awards appearance

Many Swifties believe that she was hinting on a collaboration with country legend Shania Twain as they are seen together in LA back in November 2019

One Taylor account speculated on the two working together

‘—Fans have speculated about a possible collaboration on a “Taylor Swift (Taylor’s Version)” vault track.’
Another fan said: ‘btw taylor 100% secured a shania twain feature for debut tv like her little giggle was EVIL.’

A third fan shared a .GIF of Sofia Vergara raising her eyebrows with the caption: ‘shania twain featured on debut (taylor’s version)? the way she said it… [upside-down face emoji]’
Taylor has famously been re-recording her old albums due to a very public feud with Scooter Braun over her old record label, Big Machine Records, owning her masters.
Of course, fans will remember that Scooter and Taylor had a huge public fallout in 2019 after he shelled out $300m on the rights to her first six studio albums.
At the time, Scooter was the new owner of Taylor’s record label, Big Machine Records.
Taylor, who is dating NFL champ Travis Kelce, has long claimed to be the victim – maintaining she begged to buy the rights to her music in the run-up to its 2019 sale and only found out about it when it was announced.

At the time, Shake It Off singer Taylor claimed she was blindsided by the deal.

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The 35-year-old megastar – who was shut out of any wins despite six nominations – was on stage on music’s biggest night to present the award for Best Country Album which she handed to Beyonce

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As she made her name in the genre, she paid tribute to prior winners as she said: ‘It is an honor that has gone to great artists who I admire so much, like The Chicks, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, George Strait, Faith Hill, Vince gill, Alison Krauss….’ Then after a pause, she let out a sweet sigh with a smile before saying: ‘… and Shania Twain ‘

Swifties definitely took note of the inflection of her voice and the slight giggle as many flocked to X (formally Twitter ) to share their theories that the 59-year-old country legend Shania will be appearing on her upcoming ‘Taylor’s Version’ re-recording of her debut, self-titled album

Currently only 2017’s Reputation and her debut album (pictured) – which was released in 2006 – are left to be re-released

In a lengthy Tumblr post, the Grammy winner accused Scooter of ‘incessant, manipulative bullying’ and claimed that he and Big Machine Records founder Scott Borchetta both knew what they were doing with the deal.
She wrote: ‘Controlling a woman who didn’t want to be associated with them. In perpetuity. That means forever.’

She then announced she would re-record the songs on the six albums she made for Big Machine, calling them ‘Taylor’s Versions,’ which she has already begun with both Fearless and Red.
Scooter sold his company, Ithaca Holdings, and the Big Machine catalogue two years later to South Korean Entertainment conglomerate HYBE for $1 billion.

Currently only 2017’s Reputation and her debut album – which was released in 2006 –  are left to be re-released.

As her first album was a full-on country album, no doubt Shania would be a perfect fit.

The Meaning Behind the 1985 Duet “Separate Lives” by Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin

If you lived through the ‘80s, you know that listening to the radio meant that you were never too far from a heart-rending, male-female duet. You can probably rattle some of the songs off the top of your head: “Endless Love,” “Almost Paradise,” “Baby, Come to Me.” And, of course, “Separate Lives,” courtesy of Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin.

What does “Separate Lives” mean? What songwriter/actress breakup inspired it? And how did the relatively unheralded Martin end up singing the song with the megastar Collins? We’ll answer all those questions, even though, according to the song, you have no right to ask?

A Painful Separation

Singer/songwriter Stephen Bishop delivered several charting singles in the second half of the decade, most notably the 1977 smash “On and On.” In the ‘80s, he moved on to success with movie songs, including both those he wrote and those he performed. You might remember “It Might Be You” from the Tootsie soundtrack, as one example.

Bishop struck up a romantic relationship with Karen Allen, the actress who was on a hot streak in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s in movies like Raiders of the Lost Ark, Starman, and National Lampoon’s Animal House. (Bishop also appeared in Animal House as the folk singer who gets his guitar violently smashed by John Belushi’s Bluto).

When the relationship ran its course, Allen called to check and see how Bishop was feeling. That played right into a key line of the song that Bishop would write about the breakup: You have no right to ask me how I feel. Bishop explained to Songfacts how the director of the 1985 drama White Nights came calling looking for a song:

“I had already met with (White Nights director) Taylor Hackford and so the song was a combination of what I was going through at the time and stuff from the movie. It was his choice to pick Phil Collins to sing it.”

Marilyn’s Moment

Collins recorded a version of “Separate Lives,” but somewhere along the line it was decided that the song would work better as a duet. The common practice at that time would have been to seek out one of the top female artists of the day. But instead, Martin, a 21-year-old who had just signed a recording deal after paying her dues as a backup singer, received the call.

Martin spoke to this author for the book Playing Back the ‘80s: A Decade of Unstoppable Hits, and explained how she was able to overcome her nervousness to deliver an outstanding performance alongside Collins:

“The first time I heard ‘Separate Lives’ it took my breath away. It’s not often that you hear such a beautifully crafted, lyrically heartfelt song. Phil’s vocal was completely mesmerizing, and the thought of replacing even a word with my voice to create a duet was incredibly intimidating. But I think that if you’re going to use your voice effectively, the most important quality you need is honest emotion, putting yourself in the moment of whatever information the song is evoking.”

The Meaning of “Separate Lives”

“Separate Lives” tries to make sense of that difficult period right after a relationship has imploded, when the participants still feel connected to each other and yet need to start to get over it. The song begins with a woman calling her ex, who wishes that she had different news: All full of romance of someone you met.

In the second verse, Martin gives the woman’s side of the story: Well, I held on to let you go / And if you lost your love for me, well you never let it show. In the bridge, the two trade off vocals as they talk about how it’s necessary to build an emotional wall in order to survive such a devastating breakup.

The final chorus admits a glimmer of hope, only to douse it by the cold reality of the situation: Someday I might find myself looking in your eyes / But for now we’ll go on living separate lives. Songwriter and singers came together to deliver a touching gem in “Separate Lives,” a duet that would make the decade that produced quite a lot of them very proud.

During a highly anticipated performance, Phil Collins tragically fell backward on stage, leaving the audience in shock. The once energetic atmosphere turned tense as fans gasped, witnessing the legendary musician struggle to regain his footing.

The crowd, who had gathered to see him perform live, anxiously watched as paramedics rushed to his aid. Despite the alarming fall, the audience’s admiration for Collins remained unwavering, with many expressing their concern and support. The incident served as a stark reminder of the fragility of even the most iconic figures, as the room fell into a hushed silence, with fans hoping for his swift recovery.

Phil Collins had a scary-looking fall during a concert earlier this week (September 29) in America.

In video published on TMZ, Phil is seen walking back to his chair using a cane during his son Nicholas’s drum solo.

However, as he sat down, he fell backwards on his chair. Several crew members rushed to help him back up.

Thankfully, he didn’t appear too dazed by the incident, and the show went on.

Phil and his team have not released a statement, so we can assume that he wasn’t too badly injured in the accident.

The ‘Against All Odds’ singer was joined by his son Nicholas on drums, who kept playing with the band as his father was helped up by staff.

Phil gave fans a thumbs-up before settling back into his seat. After the spotlight returned to him, he smiled and carried on with the gig like a pro.

Around 10 years ago, Phil Collins had surgery on his neck, in order to repair spinal issues and nerve damage due to years of slouching at his drum kit.]

After stopping drumming entirely, he had further surgery in 2015 on his back. He fell while he recovering on crutches, fracturing his foot. He later fell again and fractured another part of the same foot, and developed nerve damage that led to him having to use a cane.

Despite all these setbacks, Phil continues to perform to sell-out crowds around the world, and has even been tipped to reunite with Genesis in the near future.

Fans Mourn the Loss of ‘The Voice’ Alum Ryan White Maloney at 44

Fans of The Voice are reeling after the tragic loss of Ryan White Maloney, an alum from Season 6, who has passed away at the age of 44. Known for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence, Maloney’s untimely death has left a void in the music world and among his devoted followers.

A Musical Talent from the Start

Born in Michigan in 1981, Ryan White Maloney’s musical journey began early. Growing up, he was surrounded by a wide variety of instruments, and his passion for music blossomed as he learned to play the guitar, violin, cello, and drums. It was clear from a young age that music was more than just a hobby for Maloney—it was his life’s calling.

Throughout his early years, Maloney was involved in a range of musical projects, but his big break came in 2014 when he auditioned for The Voice. The sixth season of the popular singing competition showcased numerous talented contestants, but Ryan’s performance quickly stood out. During his blind audition, he impressed all four judges, earning a rare four-chair turn.

Blake Shelton’s Team

After receiving overwhelming praise for his performance, Ryan chose to join Blake Shelton’s team. As part of Shelton’s group, Maloney’s talent continued to shine. He quickly became one of the top contenders on the show, making it all the way to the top five in the finale. Throughout the season, Maloney performed a variety of songs from different genres, including iconic hits from Journey, Tina Turner, Rascal Flatts, and more.

Despite not winning the season, Maloney’s journey on The Voice helped him build a dedicated fanbase and provided him with the platform to further his music career. His passion for performance was evident, and his appearances on the show left a lasting impression on both fans and judges alike.

Post-Voice Career

Although Ryan didn’t take home the trophy from The Voice, he refused to let that setback deter him from his musical dreams. Maloney’s career continued to grow, and over the years, he shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the music industry. He performed alongside country stars like Tim McGraw, Morgan Wallen, and Rascal Flatts, and even crossed paths with pop icons such as Usher and Ed Sheeran.

Ryan was also a regular performer at Blake Shelton’s old Red Venue in Las Vegas, where he continued to hone his craft and connect with his fans. His performances were known for their energy, authenticity, and the connection he fostered with his audience. Those who attended his shows often praised his stage presence and undeniable talent.

A Tragic Loss

The news of Ryan White Maloney’s death sent shockwaves through the music community and beyond. On January 28, 2025, the Clark County Coroner’s Office in Las Vegas confirmed that Maloney had tragically passed away at the age of 44. The cause of death was reported as suicide. The news came just a day after Ryan had shared a video on his Instagram stories, promoting his performance at a private event, where he announced that he would be “rocking” that evening.

In the video, Maloney seemed upbeat and excited, a stark contrast to the somber news that would follow shortly after. Fans were devastated by the sudden loss, with many taking to social media to express their shock, sadness, and support for his family and friends. Ryan had been a beloved figure in the music scene, and his death has left a gaping hole in the hearts of those who knew him.

Remembering Ryan White Maloney

Ryan’s passing has left many reflecting on his contributions to music and the impact he had on those around him. Though his time on The Voice was brief, it was enough to establish him as a rising star, and his post-show career proved that his talent extended far beyond the confines of a reality competition. His performances were always full of life, and his ability to connect with fans through his music was one of his most remarkable qualities.

In addition to his professional achievements, Ryan’s family, friends, and fans remember him as a kind and passionate individual who gave everything he had to his music. His death is a reminder of the struggles that even the most successful and beloved individuals can face in silence.

As fans continue to mourn, thoughts and prayers are being extended to his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. Many have taken to social media to share their favorite memories of Ryan, recounting moments from his time on The Voice and expressing their condolences for his loss.

Ryan White Maloney’s death serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of mental health and the need for support, understanding, and compassion for those who may be silently struggling. While his music and legacy will continue to live on, his passing marks the end of a promising career and the loss of a beloved figure in the music world.

Rest in peace, Ryan White Maloney. You will not be forgotten.

Miley Cyrus is officially a Grammy winner!

The pop star took home her very first Grammy trophy at the 2024 Grammy Awards Sunday (Feb. 4) in Los Angeles.

The singer won the Grammy award for Best Pop Solo Performance for her song “Flowers,” which she accepted from presenter Mariah Carey.

During her acceptance speech, Cyrus joked that “this MC is gonna stand by this MC for this because this is just too iconic.”

Cyrus revealed she initially thought she was going to miss the moment after being stuck in traffic before the Grammys due to the rain, but was happy she got seated in her “lucky number three seat” in the audience.

The pop star, who stunned in an all-gold Maison Margiela look on the red carpet, also shared an emotional story about a little boy who was given a butterfly net and was so excited to try to catch a butterfly.

“He just went outside, out in the sun, and started swinging and swinging. But, with no luck, he sat down on the ground [and] he finally let go and he surrendered. And he was OK that he wasn’t going to capture this beautiful butterfly. And right when he did is when the butterfly came and landed right on the tip of his nose … This song ‘Flowers’ is my butterfly,” she shared.

Fans on social media reacted with excitement following Cyrus’ first-ever Grammy win. See some of their tweets below:

Last year was a big year for Cyrus’ career, and her Grammy win is testament to that. In 2023 the pop star released her eighth studio album Endless Summer Vacation, which peaked at No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and spawned smash lead single “Flowers.”

Released in January 2022, the song received critical acclaim and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the singer’s second single to hit No. 1 on the chart since 2013’s “Wrecking Ball” 10 years prior.

“Flowers” also became the longest-running No. 1 song in the history of the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and broke a number of streaming records.

Miley Cyrus’ Grammy Nominations

Cyrus is nominated for six different awards tonight, including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for Endless Summer Vacation; Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for “Flowers”; and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her song “Thousand Miles” featuring Brandi Carlile.

However, this isn’t the first year Cyrus was nominated for a Grammy.

She was first nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album for her album Bangerz in 2015.

She was also technically nominated for Album of the Year as a featured artist and songwriter on Lil Nas X’s Montero in 2022.

LeBron James and Luka Doncic will be together in Los Angeles for the long haul, barring any significant surprises.

LeBron James and Luka Doncic (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Just after midnight on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers shocked the NBA world by acquiring superstar Luka Doncic in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks. The three-team trade, also involving the Utah Jazz, saw LA send perennial All-Star Anthony Davis to Dallas as part of the deal.

Davis and James were among basketball’s top duos together and led the Lakers to the NBA championship in 2020. Some folks are naturally wondering if James might be unhappy with the trade, given the fact he’s essentially the unofficial GM of the Lakers.

But according to veteran NBA insider Chris B. Haynes, LeBron James intends to remain” with the Lakers past the trade deadline. The 40-year-old signed a two-year contract extension worth $104 million last summer.

Haynes added that the Purple and Gold were “appreciative of the professionalism” that James and his agent, Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul, showed during the process of the Doncic trade.

Given Doncic’s age (26 on Feb. 28) and status as a top-five player in the league, this just might be the most stunning and unexpected NBA trade of all time. Not to mention that Doncic led the Mavericks to a surprise NBA Finals appearance just last year.

LeBron James & Luka Doncic Are A Dream Tandem

Losing Davis will hurt James and some members of the Lakers organization sentimentally, but the arrival of Doncic undoubtedly makes the Purple and Gold that much greater of a threat to win it all in 2025.

VIDEO: Popular Female Podcaster Accuses LeBron James Of Being A Serial Cheater Who Gets Women To Sign NDAs Before Hooking Up With Them

Sofia Franklyn and LeBron James (Photos via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been accused of being a serial cheater who makes women sign non-disclosure agreements before getting involved with them.

James has kept a squeaky-clean reputation since he was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003. But, every now and then, someone comes out with claims of infidelity.

The latest such accuser happens to be podcaster Sofia Franklyn, who has asserted that LeBron, as well as actor Leonardo DiCaprio, get their associates to make contact with women, who are then asked to sign NDAs once they agree to hook up.

Check her out in the video below:

LeBron James Is Keeping His Hands Clean

As mentioned above, this is nothing new for LeBron James. Many fingers have been pointed over the years; still, no one has offered any proof.

Until such a time, LBJ will be regarded as an exemplary athlete who has managed to navigate the money and fame without a single blemish on his reputation.

Of course, he has recently faced some criticism due to his friendship with Diddy, but his hands remain clean, as far as we know.

Luka Doncic got some bad news after being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.

Luka Doncic (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

The Slovenian guard is set to leave the Dallas Mavericks in shocking fashion, with the team opting to part ways ahead of the February 6 trade deadline. Doncic departs alongside Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, while the Lakers are sending Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick the other way.

The Utah Jazz were also involved in the deal. They will receive Jalen Hood-Schifino plus two second-round picks for this year.

Luka is said to have been “stunned” by the trade, which will have him playing elsewhere for the first time since the Atlanta Hawks drafted him and traded him to Dallas in 2018.

Luka Doncic Trade To Affect Superstar’s Pockets

Life will be very different for Luka as a Laker, yet there are bigger implications than meet the eye. Given the development, the guard will no longer be eligible for a super-max extension, having previously been in line for a five-year deal that would have paid him $345 million.

“There are major financial implications for Luka Doncic with this trade. He was in line to receive a five-year $345 million contract this summer,” ESPN’s Bobby Marks pointed out in a tweet. “Doncic is no longer super max eligible.”

While the trade looks like a terrible one for the Mavs, they’re reported to have had concerns over the player’s conditioning issues and having to commit to him long-term.

He will still be eligible for an extension in the summer, and the Lakers will probably sign him to the biggest deal they can, as he’s now set to be the new face of the franchise with the LeBron James era dwindling.

REPORT: Anonymous Current NBA All-Star Boldly Claims Dallas Mavericks “Hated” Luka Doncic Amid Blockbuster Lakers Trade

Luka Doncic (Image Credit: Getty Images)

The latest buzz from ESPN’s Shams Charania left the entire NBA community speechless. According to Charania, the Dallas Mavericks are making a blockbuster move, trading superstar Luka Doncic, along with Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, rising star Max Christie, and a coveted 2029 first-round pick. This is a three-team deal that includes Utah.

This news definitely sparked some back-and-forth within the NBA community. Players, analysts, and fans alike didn’t hold back their thoughts. Meanwhile, in the midst of all the chatter, an anonymous current NBA All-Star dropped a bombshell, declaring that the Dallas Mavericks hated Doncic during a jaw-dropping Lakers trade.

ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst recently reflected on the league’s reaction to the trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. During his discussion, he mentioned, “I had a current NBA All-Star text me and say, ‘Do you know how much the Mavericks must hate Luka?’”

Even though Windhorst kept the identity of the NBA All-Star under wraps, it’s pretty obvious that this trade sent shockwaves through the league. Many believe that this is one of the most shocking trades in NBA history.

Anthony Davis And Luka Doncic Caught Off Guard By Trade News

Luka Doncic suffered a left calf strain during a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas Day and has been sidelined since. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis has been suggesting that the Lakers add another center to their roster over the past few weeks. Fans have started speculating about these possible reasons for this trade. According to Shams Charania, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Luka Doncic were unaware of the trade.

“This deal materialized in the shadows … LeBron James had no idea this was coming. Anthony Davis had no idea this was coming. I’m told Luka Doncic is still stunned about this trade,” Charania said.

The Doncic-Davis trade chatter is already creating quite a stir within the NBA community. It’s going to be fascinating to witness how various players, coaches, and analysts react to this move in the days ahead.

A blockbuster trade proposal has the Milwaukee Bucks sending superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to a longtime Eastern Conference rival in a move that would drastically alter the NBA landscape.

Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

In Oct. 2023, Giannis Antetokounmpo agreed to a three-year max contract extension worth $186 million. The Bucks had just brought in fellow future Hall of Famer Damian Lillard via trade with the Portland Trail Blazers, so the Antetokounmpo extension was supposed to cement Milwaukee as an NBA juggernaut long-term.

But Milwaukee was upset by the Indiana Pacers in the opening round of the playoffs last year, and they haven’t looked anything like a championship contender here in 2024-25.

They sit fifth in the East with a 26-20 record and are 0-8 against the conference’s top three teams in the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and New York Knicks. So maybe shaking up the core isn’t the worst idea, especially if they got the perfect offer for Giannis.

Fran Leiva of Fadeaway World proposed a massive trade idea that has Milwaukee sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Celtics in exchange for All-Star Jaylen Brown and first-round picks in 2025 and 2027:

“Fresh off a championship and with Finals MVP Jaylen Brown in the spotlight, the Celtics are the team to beat this season. Their 2023-24 title run reestablished Boston’s dominance, and they’ve maintained their entire core with Brown and Jayson Tatum leading the charge. Brown’s impressive playoff performance cements him as essential to their title hopes, but adding Giannis would take Boston’s firepower and defense to another level.

Swapping Brown for Giannis would shake the league and potentially secure a Celtics dynasty, but it’d mean sacrificing their Finals MVP and disrupting a roster already primed to defend their title.”

GIANNIS x WEMBY 🌟 https://t.co/xrsSVXzxHW pic.twitter.com/njCMV3D79x

— NBA (@NBA) February 1, 2025

Obviously, the odds of these two teams agreeing to a Giannis trade are awfully slim. But there’s a case to be made that both teams would benefit from Leiva’s hypothetical trade proposal here.

Boston would be getting the best player in the deal, but Brown is still a top-15 player and two years younger than Antetokounmpo. Those two first-round picks could always be packaged by the Bucks to trade for another star and complement a core of Brown, Lillard and Khris Middleton.

Milwaukee Bucks Shouldn’t Consider Trading Giannis Antetokounmpo Just Yet

The Bucks have won just a single playoff series (in 2022) since winning the NBA championship four years ago. If they don’t go on a deep run this year, GM Jon Horst may not be able to avoid the temptation to shake up the core.

That could mean trading Giannis, but it shouldn’t be on the organization’s mind right now. The Bucks still have the talent in place to go on a deep run and compete for the NBA title, after all.

Beyonce and Miley Cyrus were among the early winners at the 2025 Grammy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 2). The two took home the trophy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their song “II Most Wanted.”

Neither artist was on hand at what the Grammys calls its “Premiere Ceremony,” which takes place ahead of the televised show (Crypto.com Arena, CBS, 8PM ET), so it was accepted on their behalf by the presenter.

Beyonce and Cyrus went up against Post Malone and Morgan Wallen’s smash hit “I Had Some Help,” Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan’s “Cowboys Cry Too,” Brothers Osborne with “Break Mine” and Dan + Shay’s “Bigger Houses” for this prize.

It could be a busy night for Beyonce — she is nominated for 11 awards total, the most of any artist. Four of those nods are in country categories.

It’s the first country-focused win for both artists. Beyonce is a highly decorated Grammy winner, while Cyrus won her first two gramophones in 2024.

“II Most Wanted” appears on Beyonce’s first full country project, Cowboy Carter, which arrived on March 29, 2024. The star has stopped short of calling it a country album, but rather says it’s another project in her catalog that is distinctly her.

“This ain’t a country album,” she wrote on social media in promoting the project. “This is a Beyonce album.”

The 67th annual Grammy Awards are taking place live in Los Angeles. Despite the destruction left by the wildfires that tore through the area recently, the Grammys will go on as planned, though slighlt re-imagined as a way to raise money for those affected.

Trevor Noah will host. The 2025 Grammys will also stream via Paramount+.

18 Country Stars Who’ve Never Won a Grammy, Ranked

These 18 country singers have never won a Grammy Award, but it’s worse than that. Collectively, they’re 0-111!

Morgan Wallen fans may be angry about his lack of Grammy love heading into the 2025 Grammy Awards, but he’s in very good company. This list includes two Country Music Hall of Famers and five more destined to get invited one day. Commercial success doesn’t equal Grammy success. Remember that.

Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes

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Kane Brown (0-0)

Kane Brown will celebrate 10 years in the music business in 2026. He has 12 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and many platinum certified records but he has as many Grammy nominations as your next door neighbor.

Luke Bryan (0-0)

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Luke Bryan (0-0)

Luke Bryan has never heard his name read by anyone associated with the Grammy Awards. That’s stunning given that he’s been the most successful artist over the last 20 years. “Drink a Beer” (written by Chris Stapleton) probably deserved some love.

Morgan Wallen (0-0) *Pending

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Morgan Wallen (0-0) *Pending

Morgan Wallen had a bigger year than anyone in country music in 2023, yet he didn’t earn a Grammy nomination for 2024 (his song “Last Night” was nominated, but technically that award goes to songwriters).

A streak of no nominations ended in 2025 however. Find him up for two Grammy awards on Feb. 2, both for “I Had Some Help” with Post Malone.

Florida Georgia Line (0-1)

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Florida Georgia Line (0-1)

If you needed proof that commercial success doesn’t always equal Grammy love, look no further than Florida Georgia Line. Their only nomination was in 2019, for “Meant to Be” with Bebe Rexha (Dan + Shay’s “Tequila” won).

Keith Whitley (0-3)

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Keith Whitley (0-3)

Some consider Keith Whitley to have the best country voice of all time. Not Grammy voters! The Hall of Famer went 0-3 on songs like “I’m No Stranger to the Rain” and “’Til a Tear Becomes a Rose.”

Rascal Flatts (0-4)
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Rascal Flatts (0-4)

More surprising than Rascal Flatts’ zero Grammy wins is that they only earned four lifetime nominations. “Bless the Broken Road” is probably the closest they came. The song would lose out to Alison Krauss and Union Station at the 48th annual Grammys.

Bill Anderson (0-5)

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Bill Anderson (0-5)

Bill Anderson’s Grammy losing streak goes back to 1965, when “Once a Day” lost in the Best Country & Western Song category. His most recent chance to get his was in 2024, however: “Someday It’ll All Make Sense (Bluegrass Version)” was nominated in the Best American Roots Performance category but lost.

Jason Aldean (0-5)
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Jason Aldean (0-5)

Jason Aldean is 0-5, with his most recent nomination coming at the 2023 Grammys. A strong case could be made that “If I Didn’t Love You” with Carrie Underwood should have won last year (Brothers Osborne topped them), but a stronger case could be made for “If I Didn’t Love You” with Kelly Clarkson in 2012.

Thomas Rhett (0-5)

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Thomas Rhett (0-5)

2024 is the first year without a Thomas Rhett Grammy nomination since 2020. “Die a Happy Man” would seem to have been his best shot, but at the 59th Grammys, “Humble and Kind” took Best County Song. For what it’s worth, neither Akins man is a Grammy winner, as his dad is 0-1 lifetime.

Kenny Chesney (0-6)

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Kenny Chesney (0-6)

Kenny Chesney has zero wins in six nominations, the most recent coming in 2017. “You and Tequila” is the song that should have won. There were just four nominees in the Best Country Duo/Group Performance category, and voters chose “Barton Hallow” by Grammy darlings the Civil Wars.

Toby Keith (0-7)

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Toby Keith (0-7)

Toby Keith’s seven Grammy nominations are spaced out over 15 years. His most was for the song “Cryin’ for Me” in 2011, but his best chance was probably in the collaborative category. In 2004, voters chose a James Taylor and Alison Krauss song over Keith’s duet with Willie Nelson, “Beer for My Horses.”

Blake Shelton (0-8)

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Blake Shelton (0-8)

Blake Shelton’s Grammy-less streak stretched to eight when, in 2021, “God’s Country” failed to win in the Best County Solo Performance category (Willie Nelson took the win). The hitmaker has had some deserving songs and albums nominated during his career, but it’s hard to say one was snubbed more than another.

Luke Combs (0-8)

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Luke Combs (0-8)

Luke Combs has been nominated for a Grammy in six of the last seven years leading into the 2025 show, but never won. That could change at the 67th annual Grammys “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” is up for Best Song Written for Visual media.

The one-time Best New Artist nominee has been up for a wide range of awards but his best shot was probably in 2024 when “Fast Car” was topped by Chris Stapleton’s “White Horse” in the Best Country Solo Performance category. That was the same night Combs performed the Tracy Chapman cover with Chapman on stage.

Eric Church (0-10)

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Eric Church (0-10)

A list of Eric Church songs nominated for Grammys includes “Stick That in Your Country Song” (his most recent nom, in 2022), “Some of It,” “Raise ‘Em Up” and “Springsteen.” We’ll call his first nomination (in 2012) his biggest snub, however: How Own the Night by Lady A topped Chief in the Best Country Album category, we’ll never understand.

Jamey Johnson (0-10)

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Jamey Johnson (0-10)

Jamey Johnson has 10 Grammy nominations on relatively little recorded music (nothing since 2012). Each of his last three albums have earned a nod, as did songs like “High Cost of Livin’” and “In Color.” His first Grammy nomination was for writing “Give It Away” by George Strait. Best Country Song would go to Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” that year (2008).