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Kelly Osbourne is subbing for Foxx’s daughter and “Beat Shazam” co-host Corinne Foxx, who recently confirmed that her father has been “out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating” and playing pickleball.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2023

An ACM winner in 2018 for new female vocalist, Alaina quipped that since Brooks is subbing himself out of the game, perhaps he could give her a nod at the big crown.

From Fox News • Aug. 21, 2020

Pyer Moss is subbing in a documentary on the making of previous collections.

From Washington Post • Jun. 12, 2020

Brach is subbing for All-Star closer Zach Britton, who’s on the disabled list.

From Washington Times • Apr. 21, 2017

Arnold Schwarzenegger is subbing in for Trump and, as usual, three of Trump’s children—Ivanka, Donald Jr. and Eric—will help judge.

From Time • Mar. 23, 2016