Monday 29th December 2025

The List for Friday, December 30th 2022

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Sharon Osbourne’s recent health woes have reportedly worried many of those closest to her, with some sources saying she needs to “slow down.” According to Radar Online, the former The Talk panelist was released from the hospital after dealing with an unannounced illness. “The silence is deafening” said a source, noting that the family choosing not to share what’s happening could be an indication that Osbourne is very unwell.

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Garth Brooks fans may have been happy about the country music legend adding more dates to his upcoming Garth Brooks/Plus ONE Las Vegas residency, but other musicians were reportedly frustrated. Sources told Radar Online that Keith Urban and Luke Bryan are concerned that Brooks will make it difficult for them to succeed on the Vegas strip. Bryan doesn’t  currently have any dates scheduled that could conflict with Brooks, but Urban does and was hoping to be the musical star of the desert next year but now it’s going to be like ‘Well, Garth is sold out, we could just go see Keith,'” a friend told Radar. “Garth’s Vegas show is guaranteed to be a blockbuster.”

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Kip Moore gives his sage advice for avoiding a  New Year’s hangover “Pace yourself on New Year’s – that’s the remedy. Pace yourself”

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Morgan Wallen has quite a 2022! From a sold out tour, to multiple weeks at number one on the charts, it comes as no surprise that this year would be record breaking!  makes history on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart as “You Proof” leads the list for an record breaking ninth week. “You Proof” is the superstar’s seventh number 1 hit.

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Bill Cosby is planning to go on tour in 2023. He says, “When I come out of this, I feel that I will be able to perform and be the Bill Cosby that my audience knows me to be. I want to go out, tell my story, and be funny again.”

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Luke Bryan tells Parade magazine that his popcorn brand might make a comeback after selling out instantly over the Summer. We’ll keep an eye out

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The List for Tuesday, December 23rd 2025

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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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The List for Monday, December 22nd 2025

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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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