Carrie Underwood to Represent Olay

Country music star and American Idol winner Carrie Underwood has landed a coveted role as Olay Skin Care's first North American celebrity ambassador. This latest celebrity news comes along with Carrie's admission that she has been using Olay products for "at least a decade now." In a press statement, the 27-year-old beauty and fashion trend maker said, "I love that Olay has managed to change with the times, yet stay in touch with women of all ages who want affordable skin care products that do what they promise."

White has had a very exciting year so far in 2010. She recently married hockey player Mike Fisher, and she has an upcoming role in the movie Soul Surfer, where she plays a youth pastor. The film tells the story of teen Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack in 2003.

The big news of the night, Carrie Underwood winning Entertainer of the Year award

There was plenty of contentious competition at Sunday night's Academy of County Music Awards. Underwood vs. Chesney. Sugarland vs. Brooks & Dunn. "Fearless" vs. "Troubadour."

But for Chicago this show, which aired on CBS, made history. Because for the first time in its 44 years, the Academy honored an Illinois venue, Joe's Bar, as Nightclub of the Year.

The big news of the night was Carrie Underwood winning Entertainer of the Year award, undoing Kenny Chesney's four-year streak and breaking the virtual glass ceiling that has been in place since the Dixie Chicks won in 2000.

The rest of the awards came from a non-stop parade of celebrities, with Reba McEntire at the helm of the show at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Although George Strait, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley were vying for the Entertainer of the Year, the race really came down to Underwood and Chesney. This award is determined by a fan vote, instead of Academy members. And depending on whom you ask, that either makes the award more revered or completely worthless. Last year's winner Chesney criticized the Academy, saying that they changed the category "into a sweepstakes to see who can push people's buttons the hardest on the Internet."

Other winners included Sugarland for Top Vocal Duo, Julianne Hough for Top New Artist and Album of the Year winner Taylor Swift, for "Fearless." The award-performance-award-performance cadence of the three-hour show gave 20 artists a chance to shine for a national audience. Miley Cyrus on "The Climb," and Rascal Flatts on "Here Comes Goodbye" were among the show's standouts.

Another high point was Blake Shelton's "She Wouldn't Be Gone." He was a last-minute add after Tim McGraw pulled out of the show due to a disagreement with the show's producers, according to Entertainment Weekly.

Ed Warm and Tom DiSanto, co-owners of Joe's (on Weed Street) since 1997, were in Las Vegas on Sunday night to accept their statuette. The prestige of this award hasn't affected Warm's modesty about his club.

"I don't think Joe's had anything over the other nominees," he said. "What Joe's has is enthusiastic, music-loving fans who feed a lot of energy to the artists."

Among the artists who have performed at Joe's are Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Lee Ann Womack, Jamey Johnson, Dierks Bentley and Jake Owen.

PCM's Fierce Look Of The Day!

Former American Idol winner Carrie Underwood looked stunning as always as she co-hosted the Country Music Awards last week. We are feeling this flowy, pink gown that she wore to introduce a few presenters at the show. Underwood had at least 5 outfit changes during the ceremony, she wore tons of dresses! Her pretty in pink look makes for our PCM Picture of the Day!

Reviews from after the show said that she and Brad Paisley did an admirable job hosting the show this year. The two stars weren't corny and kept things moving. Good news for you, Miss Underwood!

Stop The Celeb Endorsements, Says Underwood!

Carrie Underwood is not on the celeb-politics bandwagon. No, no, no. The country singer doesn't like what superstars endorse political candidates. She's got some pretty strong feelings about when fellow celebs declare themselves for McCain or Obama. Can you blame her? Or, do you think, what's the real harm in a celeb endorsement? Can they help or hurt a candidate? Here's what Underwood had to say:

“There is someone I do support, but I don’t support publicly. I lose all respect for celebrities when they back a candidate. It’s saying that the American public isn’t smart enough to make their own decisions. I would never want anybody to vote for anything or anybody just because I told them to.”

“Music is where you go to get away from all the BS. Whether it’s from politics or just the world around you, music should be an escape.”

Let's all just stick to taking a Louisville Slugger to both headlights...

See Pics: Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Carrie Underwood, Ciara, Mary J. Blige Miley, Leona Lewis

Beyonce , Mariah Carey , Carrie Underwood, Ciara , Mary J. Blige perform on stage during the Conde Nast Media Group's Fifth Annual Fashion Rocks in New York City, September 5.

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Carrie Underwood: Redeeming Celebrities Everywhere

After treating her family to lunch at the swanky Beverly Hills restaurant Il Fornaio, Carrie Underwood was spotted helping out a homeless woman. That's nice.

Tony Romo torn between Jessica Simpsonand Carrie Underwood

Will Jessica Simpson and Carrie Underwood soon be vying for Tony Romo’s attention in the quarterback’s home state?

Simpson, 28, is set to give her first official country concert performance on July 19 at the Country Thunder USA festival in Twin Lakes, Wisc.

Meanwhile, her homespun single, “Come on Over,” continues to climb the charts – and her country album is scheduled to drop in September.

Jessica’s boyfriend, Tony Romo, will be at her side for her big concert debut, according to Star magazine.

What’s more, the magazine reports, Romo, 28, plans on seeing ex-girlfriend Carrie Underwood while he’s in Wisconsin.

Underwood, 25, is kicking off the festival July 16.

“He wants to go to the festival the next day and say hi to Carrie,” an insider tells Star. “He also says he’s going to be there to support Jessica when she performs three days later. “

Tony plans to be at a fantasy football camp in his hometown of Burlington, Wisc. (just 12 miles from Twin Lakes) on July 15, according to the magazine.

Check out the July 21 issue of Star, on newsstands now, for more details on the potential showdown between Simpson and Underwood.

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Grammy Performances

Check out Amy Winehouse's performance of "You Know I'm No Good"/"Rehab." Winehouse performed via satellite because her visa was originally denied, and when it was finally approved, it was too late for her to make it to the show.

Winehouse won five Grammys for record and song of the year, best new artist, best female pop vocalist and best pop vocal album for her single "Rehab" and the album Back to Black.


Kanye West performed "Stronger" and, as a tribute to his deceased mother, "Hey Mama." He took home four awards for best rap album, best rap solo performance for "Stronger," best rap performance for "Southside" with Common and best rap/sung collaboration for "Good Life" with T-Pain.


Rihanna also performed her hits "Umbrella"/"Don't Stop the Music." The singer scored a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration with Jay-Z for "Umbrella."


Carrie Underwood won two awards for "Before He Cheats," which she performed at the show. She won the categories of Female Country Vocal Performance and Country Song.

Grammys Red Carpet

Check out these photos of some of your favorite stars on the red carpet at this evening's Grammy Awards!






top to bottom: Carrie Underwood, Miley Cyrus, Fergie, Beyonce, Taylor Swift

Carrie Underwood's New Music Video

Check out Carrie's new video for her single, "All American Girl."

Daughtry wins big at AMAs

American Idol's Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry were big winners at the 35th Annual American Music Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

Check out the full list of winners below.

Favorite Album:
Justin Timberlake/FutureSex/LoveSounds

RAP/HIP-HOP
Favorite Band, Duo or Group:
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

Favorite Male Artist:
T.I.

Favorite Album:
T.I./T.I. vs. T.I.P.

ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Favorite Artist:
Daughtry

LATIN MUSIC
Favorite Artist:
Jennifer Lopez

ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Artist:
Linkin Park

CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Favorite Artist:
Casting Crowns

SOUNDTRACKS
Favorite Album:
High School Musical 2

FAVORITE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
Daughtry

41st Annual Country Music Awards Fashion

Check out some of the worst and best dressed celebs from the CMA Awards below:

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman

Kid Rock & Gretchen Wilson

Carrie Underwood

LeAnn Rimes