The List for Friday, September 26th 2025

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Props and puppets from Jim Henson’s Muppet empire are hitting the auction block for the first time ever. We’re talking over 400 items from Fraggle Rock to The Dark Crystal. Oh, and if you’ve got a spare 25 grand lying around, you can snag yourself a full-body Dark Crystal puppet. Online bidding starts October 22nd, so go ahead and max out the credit card in the name of childhood nostalgia.

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Country up-and-comer Zach Top told American Songwriter that life on the road is basically like living in a blender constant movement, never waking up in the same town, trying to figure out where he is every morning. He says he’s grateful for it… mostly. But sometimes, he misses the simple life he grew up with. …he loves chasing his dream, but man, a little steady Wi-Fi wouldn’t hurt.

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Chris Hemsworth says prepping to play Thor in the new Avengers: Doomsday means eating like a Viking raid. He’s slamming down eight to ten meals a day, clocking 4,000 calories. And no, it’s not pizza and cheeseburgers apparently Marvel wants Thor jacked, not bloated. Meanwhile, I eat two tacos and need a nap.

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Chuck Norris just turned 85, and how did he celebrate? By climbing a mountain. Correction: an active volcano. Because of course he did. The guy doesn’t blow out birthday candles, he just stares at them until the fire gives up.

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