Brandon Lewis
December 23, 2025
Thursday 25th December 2025
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Jelly Roll won’t let his soaring popularity get in the way of his main objective: Helping people who are struggling, just like he was. Last year, Jelly donated $250,000 to support youth who were locked-up at Nashville’s Davidson County Detention Center . . . a facility where HE spent time as a teen. And there’s more where that came from. In an interview with the “New York Times”, he says, “That’s not even scratching the surface of my plan. I’m going to build halfway houses and transitional centers. That’s my real heart.”
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They announced the first-round performers for next month’s ACMs. They include Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Jelly Roll, Morgan Wallen, Ashley McBryde, Keith Urban, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, and Cody Johnson. The “58th Academy of Country Music Awards” is going down May 11th. It’s being held for the first time in Frisco, Texas and it’ll air on Prime Video.
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Baller Alert says Floyd Mayweather is denying reports he recently purchased a diamond encrusted baseball cap, with his logo, for $1 million. He instagrammed, “I don’t know who started the rumor that my hat was a million dollars. But it was 30K.” In another post, Mayweather added, “30K is still a pricey number for a Snapback.”
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The Wrap says Vince Vaughn has agreed to star in the sequel to “Dodgeball”. The original film was released in 2004 and starred Vince and Ben Stiller as rival gym owners. (DROP) The sequel’s description reads: “It will continue the story of Vaughn’s prize-winning gym”. It was a fun movie, it was a reminder that if a wrench is flying toward you..you should duck.
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John Krasinski is working on a movie right now called “If”. It’s about a young girl who starts seeing everyone’s imaginary friends who’ve been left behind after their “humans” grew up. And it’s got a voice cast that’s RIDICULOUSLY stacked. It includes: Matt Damon, Jon Stewart, Emily Blunt, Maya Rudolph, and many others. John says, quote, “This cast is insane. I know for a fact that I will never get a better cast.”. It sounds more interesting than a live action ‘Little Mermaid’.
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And finally, with all the other things that are happening in the Judd family since Naomi’s suicide. NOW Pop Culture magazine says her former manager, Michael Dolan, is suing her estate for unpaid commissions. Judd’s estate has yet to comment on the lawsuit. Dolan says he’s owed a 6% commission for managing Judd’s career.
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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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