Friday 6th June 2025
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The iHeart Music Awards went down last night…did you notice? Well, Jelly Roll was named Country Artist of the Year. The other nominees in the category were Kane Brown . . . Lainey Wilson . . . Chris Stapleton . . . Luke Combs . . . and Morgan Wallen.
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The latest Blake Lively – Justin Baldoni’s legal drama has now pulled in ANOTHER person…Hugh Jackman. Jackman, who starred with Reynolds in Deadpool, is expected to speak about Reynolds’ behavior. A source says, “Hugh will be deposed if this goes to trial. There is no way that he cannot.”
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Kip Moore says he doesn’t agree with all of the collaborations in between genres that go on at country music awards shows. He said, “Nick Jonas, just because he’s on the show . . . his fans aren’t gonna tune in, and the people that really love country are gonna say, ‘What is this?’ and then turn it off.”
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The NY Post says Tracy Morgan was taken out of Madison Square Garden last night in a wheelchair after losing his lunch in his courtside seats. He became ill during the Knicks game. Morgan was hunched over and bleeding from the nose. The incident caused a brief delay in the game.
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AT THE MOVIES
Welcome to ‘At the Movies’ Brought to You by North Grand Cinema in Ames…
In theaters this weekend: “Ballerina”
Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.
https://youtu.be/0FSwsrFpkbw?si=UE5TcilnljWpEaSz
Ballerina is rated: R
Stars: Ana De Armas, Keanu Reeves and Ian McShane
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The guitar Michael J. Fox absolutely obliterates at the Enchantment Under the Sea dance? In Back to the Future? Yeah, it’s been missing since 1985—poof, gone, like Biff’s dignity. It’s a cherry red Gibson ES-345 and Gibson’s basically playing musical “Wanted” posters to get it back. Even Marty himself is pleading for its return in a video. Bonus fact: the guitar’s from the '60s, even though the scene was set in '55. So not only is it missing—it’s a time-traveling anachronism. Perfect...
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Jason Aldean just torched the whole encore charade. He said, “I’m not gonna leave the stage, make you beg, then stroll back out like it’s a surprise.” No, sir—he plays it all, drops the mic, and that’s it. Respect. None of this “Oh gee, did you really want to hear ‘Dirt Road Anthem?’” Dude, we know it's coming. This ain’t a magic show. It’s country music, not Criss Angel.
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Allegedly, Blake Lively just got booted from Taylor Swift’s inner circle, and she’s forming her own squad—less pop stars, more...whoever’s available. Sources say Taylor’s over the drama, and Blake’s out here auditioning new friends like it’s The Real Housewives of Manhattan. No tears, just a chilled glass of “watch me glow up without you.” The pettiness? Vintage. The revenge arc? Chef’s kiss.
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Headed to CMA Fest? Buckle up, honky-tonk hero. First, it's a clear bag only situation—so unless your purse is see-through like your ex’s promises, leave it at home. Ditch the cowboy boots too unless you’re into blisters and bad decisions. Oh, and plot twist—you don’t have to pay to see music. There’s free music all over the place. It’s like Coachella, but with more denim and less judgment.
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