Brandon Lewis
December 23, 2025
Thursday 25th December 2025
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Remember Riverdance? Well, it’s starMichael Flatley has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. His team says, quote, “He has undergone surgery and is in the care of an excellent team of doctors.” Flatley is 64 years old.
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Eric Church just announced the dates for his summer tour. And he’s going big . . . 27 shows in 26 cities. It’s called The Outsiders Revival Tour. He posted the schedule online and said it’s a big deal for him. It’s his first time he’s headlining his own summer outdoor amphitheater tour. The tour kicks off in Milwaukee on June 22nd, and he’ll finish up in Tampa, Florida on September 30th With a stop at the Iowa State Fair August 13th.
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Luke Combs is releasing a new album on March 24th. Even though it has 18 songs, it seems like we’ve heard most of them because he keeps teasing tracks on social media. In fact, he just shared a new clip of the song “Love You Anyway”…
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TMZ says Malcolm in the Middle star Frankie Muniz has become a full-time NASCAR driver. He says, “This has been a lifelong dream of mine. I look forward to not only demonstrating my ability on the track and just how serious how I am in progressing in my racing career. but also showing my son and family what it is to chase your dreams and re-invent yourself.”
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Can you imagine Tom Hanks as a villain? Giant Freakin Robot says Tom Hanks is allegedly in talks to play one in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The website says he could play Doctor Doom or a villain in the upcoming Fantastic Four movie. He could also play Mr. Sinister in an upcoming X-Men movie. At this point just about every actor in Hollywood has appeared in a Marvel or DC universe movie.
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Thomas Rhett still wants to follow in his family’s footsteps and become a pilot someday. “Definitely see me still wantin’ to do that. I have so many pilots in my family. I think it would take a little more trust on my own end to trust that I could do it right. I’m not the most attention to detail person, and I feel like you really need to be detailed to be a pilot. So, I don’t know. “ But don’t worry, he isn’t giving up country music for a gig with Spirit Airlines.
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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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Thanks for a great 2025!! I'll be back in 2026
Jacob Marley is the name of the of Ebenezer Scrooges's deceased business partner and the first of four ghosts that appear in "A Christmas Carol"
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Sad news from the NASCAR world. Greg Biffle, one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers, has died at age 55 in a plane crash in North Carolina. Authorities say seven people were killed, including Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children. Beyond his racing success, Biffle was widely praised for his humanitarian work, especially helping communities after Hurricane Helene. The racing world is mourning a champion on and off the track.
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Tom Cruise is allegedly on a long, carefully planned mission to become Sir Tom Cruise. A source says this has been years in the making hosting events, shaking hands, embedding himself deep in the British film world. Apparently he knows exactly how the system works and he’s been playing the long game. At this point, don’t be shocked if the next Mission: Impossible ends with him bowing politely and accepting a sword tap on each shoulder.
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Miranda Lambert is developing a new TV series for Hulu inspired by her music and real-life friendships. The show centers on a messy female friendship, an escape from an abusive marriage, and a fresh start in a small Texas town that turns out to be full of secrets. So basically heartbreak, healing, strong women, and Texas drama which is already Miranda’s brand. Country music meets prestige TV.
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Jon Pardi says Christmas music is what keeps his household sane. He’s got two little girls with very big emotions, so songs like Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph are on constant rotation. Forget parenting books the real hack is letting a cartoon reindeer handle crowd control..
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