Brandon Lewis
December 23, 2025
Thursday 25th December 2025
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From the book of “You Can’t Make This Up” Last week, Kevin Costner’s estranged wife Christine Baumgartner got her child support knocked down to $63,000 a month. That’s right just $756,000 a year. How can anyone on Earth be expected to raise three kids/ Christine feels now that she’s DIRT POOR, she says, quote, “I will need to enter the workforce.”
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Here’s the LEAST surprising thing you’ll hear all week: Aaron Rodgers has seen a UFO. This was in 2005, the year he was drafted by the Packers. On the final episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks”, Aaron said he was at the home of a UC Berkeley teammate, when they were awoken by the sound of an alarm in the distance. They went outside and saw a “tremendously large object” in the sky. Quote, “It was like a scene out of ‘Independence Day’ when the ships are coming into the atmosphere and creating this explosion-type fire in the sky.” Eventually it disappeared, but 30 seconds later, they heard what sounded like FIGHTER JETS chasing it.
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Keeping fit and prioritizing health and wellness is always a good thing…There’s a list of ways some female country artists do that. Shania Twain walks everywhere, Carrie Underwood works out with a trainer, and Miranda Lambert focuses on body positivity…yep, she’s positive it’s HER body..
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Jimmy Buffett’s beloved Parrot heads agreed that it was “five o’clock somewhere” by celebrating his life and taking to the streets in Key West, Florida. Fans of the music legend dressed up and paraded through the Florida Keys, to honor the late “Cheeseburger in Paradise” singer. Fans dressed in floral leis, Hawaiian shirts and apparel that referenced the rock star’s island escapist lifestyle.
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Us Weekly Magazine says Kevin Costner is “not involved” in any future episodes of “Yellowstone.” Efforts to convince Costner to film a few more scenes are ongoing, but no agreement has been reached. The second half of season 5 is delayed and might now air in November.
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Dan + Shay will perform on ESPN College GameDay this Saturday before the Alabama – Texas football game. The game will take place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. “Roll Tide”.
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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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