Perennial pot-stirrer Jason Whitlock unsurprisingly ripped ESPN’s decision to remove Mark Jackson from its No. 1 NBA broadcast in favor of Doris Burke. “I absolutely love Doris Burke,” Whitlock said on his show “Fearless.” “She does a really good job, but she is not qualified to be the No. 1 broadcaster on the NBA.” The ex-ESPN … Read more
Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town” music video is six seconds shorter since footage of a Black Lives Matter protest in Atlanta was quietly removed. A source close to the situation told The Post on Wednesday that the footage, which showed confrontations during a BLM demonstration, came from Fox 5 Atlanta. Aldean’s record … Read more
Jason Aldean is thanking his fans for their unwavering support after the music video release of his song “Try That In A Small Town” sparked backlash. The country music singer took to Twitter on Monday to share a video montage that included clips of some of his recent shows with the song playing in the background. … Read more
Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town” continues to stir up controversy. This time, the country star’s TikTok teaser for the song is drawing outrage. TikToker Danny Collins, a former minor league pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, took a closer look on Saturday at the newspaper article featured in the background of Aldean’s promotional … Read more
The “Motor City Madman” Ted Nugent is the latest star to weigh in on Jason Aldean’s controversial hit “Try That In A Small Town,” blasting “idiots” who hate the song in an interview Saturday. “I know there’s a bunch of idiots out there, but you need to learn to get a kick out of the idiots. The … Read more
Country crooner Jason Aldean has doubled down on his “Try That in a Small Town” song amid controversy that has branded him a “racist” and “violent bigot.” Aldean, 46, addressed the backlash Friday between songs at his packed gig in Cincinnati, Ohio. “It’s been a long week, and I’ve seen a lot of stuff suggesting … Read more
If lyrics could kill. A musician performing as Adeem the Artist left the internet in hysterics after posting a pithy parody of country superstar Jason Aldean’s divisive ditty “Try That In A Small Town” — a song that has come under significant fire for so-called problematic, “pro-lynching” lyrics. Titled “Sundown Town,” the 35-year-old Knoxville, Tenn. … Read more
A prominent gun-control activist is taking credit for getting Jason Aldean’s controversial song pulled from Country Music Television for being “racist and violent.” Aldean, 46, has been accused of promoting violence with his latest song “Try That in a Small Town,” which includes the inflammatory lyrics: “Got a gun that my granddad gave me / They say … Read more
Gospel legend Pat Boone said the country music genre is becoming “sick” after a barrage of attempts to cancel Jason Aldean for filming the music video for an anti-riot song in front of a Tennessee courthouse critics say a man was hanged 100 years ago. Aldean denied the song “Try That in a Small Town” has any … Read more
Country music fans slammed ABC for airing Jason Aldean’s pre-taped performance of his controversial song “Try That in a Small Town” as part of its CMA Fest concert special Wednesday, following accusations that the song and music video are “racist” and “pro-lynching.” Aldean, an outspoken conservative, performed the set on June 10 at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium … Read more
Perhaps no press is bad press when it comes to Jason Aldean’s controversial song “Try That in a Small Town.” Aldean’s headline-making hit occupies the No. 1 spot on iTunes’ Top Songs and Music Videos charts as of Wednesday evening — despite accusations it’s racist and “pro-lynching.” The song, which was released May 19, has over … Read more
Sheryl Crow joined the conversation about Jason Aldean’s controversial new song, “Try That in a Small Town,” saying he should know better. Aldean, 46, has been accused of promoting violence with his latest song, which includes the inflammatory lyrics: “Got a gun that my granddad gave me / They say one day they’re gonna round … Read more
Jason Aldean defended himself Tuesday after CMT pulled the controversial music video for his song “Try That in a Small Town” from its rotation amid accusations it is pro-lynching and racist. “In the past 24 hours I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song (a song that has been out since May) and was … Read more
Jason Aldean’s concert came to an abrupt end after the singer showed obvious distress on stage Saturday night in Connecticut. While performing at the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, Aldean struggled to get through his song “Crazy Town.” In the middle of his performance, he retreated from the microphone to cough. Trying to power through, Aldean could … Read more
Growing up poor as the son of Haitian immigrants in Miami, Jason Derulo wasn’t always sure when his next meal would be. “I went to bed hungry a lot of nights,” Derulo, 33, told The Post. “But also, that hunger is what drove me.” Years before hitting No. 1 with his debut single “Whatcha Say” … Read more
Jason Kelce is always up to party, so it should come as no surprise that he was in a festive mood at the 2023 NFL Draft. The Eagles’ center celebrated his team trading up to No. 9 to select Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter by chugging a beer. Kelce’s mood may change once it dawns … Read more
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon take their intellectual pursuits seriously. The brainy best friends, famed for co-writing the Oscar-winning screenplay “Good Will Hunting,” are both ultra-competitive when it comes to Wordle. And while Affleck, 50, declared that he and Damon, 52, play the popular word game, the “Justice League” star is feeling injustice because he’s … Read more
Mina Kimes wasn’t going to let the unwarranted criticism go unchecked. Jason Whitlock, the polarizing former sports personality-turned-cultural commentator, took to Twitter to chide Kimes’ handling of a racist remark directed her way. On Wednesday, Chris Curtis, a sports talk radio host on WEEI in Boston, injected Kimes’ name during a discussion on the “The … Read more
He left on a C note — times 50. Singer Jason Derulo left a whopping $5,000 tip after finishing a meal with friends and family at Charleston’s in Omaha, Neb., Sunday. “Hey Jason, thank you. You just paid for a semester of my college. I can’t say thank you enough,” waiter Jordan Schaffer, said in … Read more
This Aquaman’s dating rules have turned his bedroom into a no-splash zone. A Jason Momoa lookalike posted bizarre dating requirements on his Bumble profile, which has ladies swimming in the opposite direction. James, who closely resembles the “Aquaman” actor, lets potential suitors know he has particular standards and is not letting up. The 40-year-old man … Read more