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Here's why we love Imelda!   Limerick Leader reports A YOUNG Limerick woman’s dance moves have gone viral on social media after she stole the show at an Imelda May concert. Maura Ryan , aged 26, is a massive fan of the Dublin-born rockabilly singer. The Cappamore lady, who is a member of Down Syndrome Limerick , attended the show in the INEC in Killarney with mum Mary and sister Caitriona. Maura was dressed to impress in a polka dot 1950s dress and even had her hair styled like Imelda’s famous quiff. But when the moment came to strut her stuff she wasn’t afraid to let her hair down. Imelda and Maura Maura has met Imelda at a number of concerts in the last couple of years and when the singer recognised her, she said: “We need to find a way to get you up here on stage”. Caitriona, sister, said Maura was delighted to get the opportunity to perform with her hero. She is such a big fan that she even attended one concert while her back was in a brace. “Lots o...

If you are a fan of Howard Stern , you know he is NOT a fan of country music except for Willie Nelson . But today he was raving about Chris Stapleton . Let's hope he gets Chris on the show ASAP. Anyway, here is what he had to say about Chris this morning. Howard : Ok I want to mention a guy who I had no idea, now I was watching the John Lennon tribute and like this Charlie Daniels looking (MF) was up there singing with a big belly, big ZZ Top beard, big cowboy hat. You know this guy? I'm talking about Chris Stapleton . Well, you know I was watching it and I said to myself, boy this guy is good. But I never mentioned that he was THAT good because I was like I don't know who this guy is. I've already mentioned like five people from the show. Nobody cares about it. I was like why am I talking about the John Lennon tribute show that no one cares about? Why am I bringing this up? It makes no sense. But this guy with the big belly and the beard and everything, I ...

Just when you thought things couldn't get stranger! Here we go! Lucy de Barbin now claims Elvis was murdered! And not surprisingly the 79 year old is planning a new book and documentary about Elvis' final days. Back in 1987, de Barbin wrote a book with a National Enquirer reporter called, Are You Lonesome Tonight? In which she claimed to have had a 24 year love affair with Elvis. And that her daughter Desiree was Elvis' child. The Enquirer describes de Barbin as currently a belligerent and elderly woman who must get police to break up numerous domestic squabbles with her daughter Desiree. Living as a recluse in Dallas. In the 1987 book, “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” Lucy claims that just days before his sudden death, Elvis told her, “I want you to be my wife. Will you do that?” Lucy claimed that mere days before Elvis' death on Aug. 16, 1977 at the age of 42, she was planning to leave her husband so she could finally be with Elvis and introduce him to th...

Happy Birthday Dolly! She turned 70 on January 19, 2016! Here is Dolly and Willie Nelson singing Happy Birthday Baby! Jan. 19, 1946 -- Dolly Parton is born in Sevier County. 1956 -- Parton performs on "The Cas Walker Show" on WIVK Radio and WBIR-TV 1959 -- Dolly performs for the first time at the Grand Ole Opry alongside her uncle Bill Owens. May 30,  1966 -- Dolly Parton and Carl Thomas Dean were married in Georgia. 1967 --Dolly offered a regular spot on "The Porter Wagoner Show." 1974 -- "I Will Always Love You" goes No. 1 on country chart. February 1974 -- "Jolene" tops country chart. Oct. 13, 1975 -- Dolly Parton is named the CMA female vocalist of the year. 1976-1977 -- Parton has syndicated television variety show "Dolly!" Jan. 19, 1977 -- Dolly Parton appears on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" for the first time. Feb. 15, 1979 -- Dolly Parton wins first Grammy Award. Parton won for...

Hank Williams Jr. discusses his latest album, "It's About Time,"and its inspiration with co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Michelle Collins. He also talks about following in the footsteps of his famous father Hank Williams and how his children are also getting involved in the music business. Watch "The View" WEEKDAYS at 11e|10c|p.

The National Enquirer reported on January 8th that Elvis Presley "supposedly" fathered SEVEN children aside from his daughter, Lisa Marie Presley now 47. The gossip magazine claims they have conducted an exhaustive two-year worldwide investigation into Elvis’ missing family. And the astonishing findings have been verified by DNA tests, birth certificates, personal correspondence, check receipts and witness testimony! The Enquirer goes on to "supposedly" reveals the names and details of Elvis’ lost boys and girls. 1987 book  In MY PERSONAL OPINION, with over 26 years in the Elvis World, I personally DO NOT believe any of this! It's laughable.There are some names in this "bombshell" report that many long time fans will recognize from past scandals. Remember Lucy de Barbin and her daughter Desiree ? They published the book, Are You Lonesome Tonight? in 1987. Here's what the Enquirer says about this supposed "love child", ...

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