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Reba Enjoys Hosting ACM Awards In Their McEntirety

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: May 18, 2008

After wrapping up a successful concert tour, you'd think Reba McEntire would want some time off to relax.

Instead, the country star is preparing for her 10th turn as host of the Academy of Country Music Awards today. Over the years, she says she's gained more ease hosting the event.

"I've got a lot more confidence," McEntire said at rehearsals Friday. "I know a lot more of these folks that I get to work with, and we're a wonderful team. And it's, I don't want to say 'old hat,' 'cause I still get a little nervous and butterflies still happen when I get on that stage. But I think I have more fun with it now than I did the first time."

At last year's show, McEntire sang "Because of You" with "American Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson.

McEntire, 53, is both ACM host and nominee this year, with "Because of You" a contender in the Vocal Event of the Year category. The show airs live at 8 p.m. on CBS.

Lend Me Your Ear: Tyson Hits Cannes

Mike Tyson considers it a miracle that he lived to tell his tale. And he's telling it - in graphic detail - in a new documentary at the Cannes Film Festival.

"I lived a wild and extreme life," the former heavyweight champion told reporters Saturday. "I used drugs. I had altercations with dangerous people. I slept with guys' wives that wanted to kill me. I'm just happy to be here, you know. It's just a miracle."

The 41-year-old former boxer got a prolonged ovation at the Cannes screening for "Tyson," directed by his friend James Toback.

Today's Birthdays

Actor Bill Macy is 86. Actor Pernell Roberts is 80. Country singer George Strait is 56. Comedian-writer Tina Fey is 38.

Source: The Associated Press

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