Monday 29th December 2025

The List for Monday, April 17th 2023

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We have updated James Bond news for the diehard fans…There have been a lot of names thrown around for the next James Bond, but there’s still no word when the choice will be announced. One thing we now know, however, is that it probably won’t be a young guy.  A casting director working on the new Bond flick says they’re looking for someone with more “life experience. ”Quote, “We did look at a lot of younger actors, and I just don’t think they had the gravitas to pull it off”.  We have been seeing some posts on social media hinting at maybe Henry Cavill.

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Lady A relaunched their tour this weekend in Nashville.  During their first show on Friday, Charles Kelley got a standing ovation for singing “As Far As You Could” . . . which is the song he calls his “goodbye letter to alcohol”.

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The “Super Mario Brothers” movie left its box office competitors in the dust, scoring a massive $87 million in its second weekend of release. Resulting in the best sophomore outing ever for an animated film. Renfield…didn’t do so well…it’s box office…kinda…Sucked….the blood out of the weekend…

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Behind the scenes at ‘The Voice’…The Coaches From ‘The Voice’ Are Thrilled To Be Working With ‘Mega Mentor’ Reba McEntire … Blake Shelton says They’ve worked so many different things together.  Malibu Country at least two ACM awards, maybe three…and not to mention The Voice. “You were my first mentor ever on THIS show, and you’re going to be my LAST mentor.  You brought me into this and now you’re takin me out.”  ‘The Voice’ airs on Mondays on ABC.

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American Songwriter says Kane Brown was performing in Wichita, Kansas when someone threw a cowboy boot on stage. It hit him in the ..well, it was “on target” shall we say. When he was singing the “One Thing Right” lyric, “I was in the wrong place at the wrong time.” Kane laid down on his back and finished singing the song. Then, got up grabbed the boot SIGNED it and gave it back to who threw it….

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Clint Eastwood is one of our favorite actors…I mean who doesn’t love dirty Harry and one of the BEST Directors Hollywood has to offer…well, World of Reel says 93-year-old Clint Eastwood is set to direct his final movie. It’s called “Juror Number 2” It’ll star Nicholas Holt (Renfield) and is “set during a murder trial where one of the jurors slowly realizes he killed the victim in a reckless-driving accident and tries to save the defendant without incriminating himself” “Juror Number 2” will begin filming in June.

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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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