Monday 29th December 2025

The List for Thursday, April 13th 2023

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HBO made some big announcements yesterday, like changing the name of HBO Max to just plain Max.  (It’s merging with Discovery+.) But this might have been the BIGGEST piece of news:  and we’ve touched on this once already but today we have MORE details…the “Harry Potter” TV series will be a straight-up REMAKE.  Or, if you prefer, a reimagining of the books, with a brand-new cast.  There’s no word yet on casting. It’ll also be more faithful to the original story, because they’ll take an ENTIRE SEASON to cover each of the seven books. They’re expecting this to play out over 10 years….who has that kinda time…

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Cody Johnson’s Daughters Love John Wayne but says he doesn’t let his girls watch a lot of TV that has a lot of commercials. “A good way to get around that, where you can watch tv… besides cartoons… that dad can actually stand… is throw on any John Wayne movie and my kids, my two little girls love watching John Wayne, their favorite one is Mclintock. And I think that is awesome.“

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We lost Kenny Rogers three years ago last month.  Now his first posthumous album is coming out.  It’s called “Life Is Like a Song”, and it’s a collection of ten songs, including eight unreleased recordings. The deluxe version has two additional songs, so 12 total.  It’s not out until June 2nd, but two of the tracks are up on YouTube . . . “Love Is a Drug“ and “I Wish It Would Rain“. It also has a duet with Dolly Parton called “Tell Me That You Love Me”.  They recorded it after “Islands in the Stream” was a hit in 1983.

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Coming to theaters this weekend is “Renfield” Here Nicholas Cage talks about what he tried to bring to his Dracula character “It was a fusion between that which is genuinely creepy and spooky and also funny and how I could blend those two. He’s stuck doing this, there are things worse than death. He’s stuck getting his heart broken over and over and having to drink blood again and again. I think that’s something I was trying to find.” Dracula’s lackey, R. M. Renfield (Nicholas Hoult), wants to split from him (Nicolas Cage) after falling in love with a New Orleans police officer.  ‘Renfield is in theaters this weekend.

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The Daily Mail says Jamie Foxx was rushed to an Atlanta hospital after suffering a medical emergency. His daughter, Corrine, released a statement saying, ”We wanted to share that, my father, experienced a medical complication yesterday. Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery. No word on how long the 55 year old actor will be in the hospital or when he’ll return to work.  He’s been in Atlanta filming a movie called “Back in Action” with Cameron Diaz and Glenn Close.

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Megan Moroney is preparing for her first headlining trek, and she’s revealed the five must-have things that she’s going to pack:  Fancy cowboy boots . . . sunflower seeds to snack on . . . red wine to sip on . . . headphones, specifically AirPod Max . . . and Red Bull to keep her energized.

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The List for Friday, December 26th 2025

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Nicole Kidman is reportedly hitting the reset button on her love life. Insiders say she’s done with high-profile relationships and now wants something quieter, calmer, and way less tabloid-friendly. Along with that, she’s allegedly planning a full image refresh new look, possible cosmetic tweaks, the whole “new chapter” energy.

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Adam Sanders was crowned the very first winner of The Road during the finale at the legendary Ryman Auditorium. And right after the big win, Keith Urban leaned in and whispered something Sanders says he’ll never forget: “You played this thing like a F’n fiddle.” Sanders beat out Cassidy Daniels and Channing Wilson and walked away with prize money, a record deal, a Stagecoach main-stage slot, and a Keith Urban quote that belongs in a frame.

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Kate Gosselin is officially walking again just 82 days after a serious leg injury. She shared the update on TikTok, saying she’s easing back in stages 25 percent, then 50, then 100. She says it’s a huge step toward recovery and she’s excited. Which is great, because raising eight kids feels like a full-contact sport.

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And finally… Tyler Farr admitted to one of the most country stories ever told. He says he once went skinny dipping and peed in Jason Aldean’s pool. Yes. That happened. Farr shared it like a proud memory, though Jason’s pool filter probably needed therapy afterward. Country music friendships are built different… and apparently so are their pools.

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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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