Brandon Lewis
December 26, 2025
Friday 26th December 2025
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As reported late yesterday, Jay Leno suffered serious burns to his face on Saturday, when one of his cars burst into flames inside a garage in Burbank. According to TMZ, Jay burned the left side of his face, but there was no damage to his eye or ear. He was taken by ambulance to a place called Grossman Burn Center, but it’s not clear if he’s still there. He had to cancel a gig on Sunday in Las Vegas. He did release a statement yesterday saying, that he’s ok, and he’s taking a couple weeks to get back on his feet.
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Christina Applegate made her first public appearance yesterday since being diagnosed with MS. She was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She used a walking stick and posed barefoot with her star. There were speeches from her “Married…with Children” co-stars Katey Sagal and David Faustino. And “Dead to Me” co-star Linda Cardellini and creator Liz Feldman. And Katy stayed with Christina at the podium during her speech, for support.
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Morgan Wallen didn’t win a CMA last week, but that’s okay, because he had a really good year. He says it’s because he stayed focused and did the work. “I think we played like 75 shows or something this year. And I did them all mostly in a sober state of mind. I was really, really focused.”
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Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield are selling cannabis-infused edibles shaped like bitten ears. They’re called Holy Ears. Mike bit a chunk out of Evander’s ear during a fight in 1997. They say it’s all about helping people…
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The people over at the CMA’s are happy today!! They found out the ratings for this year’s CMA Awards were UP compared to last year. According to the “Hollywood Reporter”, 7.6 million viewers tuned in this year, compared to 6.8 million last year. The 2021 number was an all-time low, so the organizers are probably relieved that the show got a bump this year. Probably had a lot to do with the hosts…Eli Manning and Luke Bryan…maybe…
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Goin to Vegas next summer for vacation? Win big money and see Garth Brooks too!! The Las Vegas Review-Journal says Garth Brooks is going to do a Las Vegas residency. The shows at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace will take place in May, June, July, November and December of 2023.
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Keith Urban just gave fans exactly what they’ve been begging for. His brand-new live album “High And A(live)” is officially out now, recorded straight from the High And Alive World Tour. You get 11 number-one hits, plus his cover of “You Get What You Give.” This isn’t a watered-down live album either it’s basically front-row energy without paying arena prices.
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Brad Paisley just confessed what every guy already knows… he’s a last-minute Christmas shopper. Brad says he ends up at the mall on December 24th, panic-buying gifts he doesn’t fully understand. He admits it’s a waste of what should be a fun day, but somehow he still does it every year. Buying mystery gifts and hoping for the best… truly a man of the people.
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Cher is catching heat for allegedly lip-syncing during her Saturday Night Live performance. Some fans compared it to Ashlee Simpson’s infamous 2004 moment which feels a little dramatic. Cher is 79 years old, it’s a taped show, and lip-syncing has been happening on SNL longer than the cold open.
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Jake Paul revealed he had surgery after getting knocked out by Anthony Joshua. He says doctors had to install two titanium plates on each side of his jaw and remove some teeth. Jake says the surgery went well, but he’s on liquids only for seven days. Nothing humbles a YouTuber faster than being on a smoothie diet.
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Mike Tyson says he’s open to a rematch with Jake Paul after Jake’s recent loss to Anthony Joshua. Tyson claims this time he’s cracked the code on training, saying he went too hard before and “left most of the fight in the gym.” RadarOnline says Mike thinks a smarter camp would change everything. Which is wild, because the man is still Mike Tyson. If this happens, somebody hide the ear protection… literally.
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Taylor Swift reportedly used to be hesitant about dating athletes until Travis Kelce showed up. A source says her mom encouraged her to give Travis a chance, and now Taylor’s outlook has completely changed. Not only that, insiders claim the relationship has boosted the Chiefs’ global presence. Turns out the tight end also unlocked international brand expansion.
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Lainey Wilson told CMT she stays grounded by remembering where she came from. She said it’s about planting your feet, knowing who you are, standing up for what you believe in, and keeping your people close. Which explains why she can win everything, host award shows, and still sound like the most normal human in Nashville.
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are reportedly still neighbors in Nashville as they focus on co-parenting their daughters. Nicole stays in the family home, Keith lives nearby, and they’re even spotted shopping at the same stores…just separately. A source says their dedication to the kids is unwavering. Awkward? Maybe.
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