Nicole Beals

Nicole’s News- June 6


A few weeks ago Blake Shelton and Carson Daly announced that they will team up for a new game show called Barmageddon. The show will be filmed at Blake’s Ole Red bar in Nashville. Now, more details are being shared. Two celebrity guests each week will participate in extreme bar games like Aircannon Cornhole and Keg Curling. Carson Daly will be behind bar serving drinks, Blake will perform between challenges. The show will be hosted by WWE Hall of Famer, Nikki Bella and will air on USA Network.


Rascal Flatts Joe Don Rooney will spend 2 days in jail after pleading guilty to last year’s DUI arrest. His remaining senctence of 11 months and 27 days was suspended. Joe Don will also be required to complete DUI and he will lose his driver’s  license. He will be able to reapply for a restricted license if he installs a breathalyzer device in his car.  Joe Don will begin serving his sentence on Wednesday.

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