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The “Friends” cast issued a joint statement after Matthew Perry’s death. But yesterday, Matt LeBlanc and Courteney Cox each posted their own tributes on Instagram. LeBlanc posted several pictures with Matthew and said, quote, “It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye. The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life. “It was an honor to share the stage with you and to call you my friend. I will always smile when I think of you and I’ll never forget you. Never. Spread your wings and fly brother. You’re finally free. “Much love. And I guess you’re keeping the 20 bucks you owe me.”
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Jana Kramer welcomed her third child, her first with fiancé Allan Russell. She has a four-year-old and a seven-year-old from her previous marriage. Now, baby makes..well 5 really….
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Could Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney from Rascal Flatts be working on music WITHOUT singer Gary LeVox? They both posed for a selfie after hanging out in a recording studio. Rascal Flatts fans are still hoping that the trio will be able to reunite for their planned final tour, that they never got and that’s not entirely off the table — at least, not for DeMarcus.
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Cody Johnson is all tatted up. Including one tattoo that’s in a very weird spot: The bottom of his FOOT. Someone asked him if he has more tattoos than Jelly Roll. He said he’s not sure, because he’s never seen Jelly with his shirt off. Then he started listing all the places HE has them . . . including one on the ARCH of his foot. So, what’s the tattoo, and WHY? He answered the why question first: Alcohol. The tattoo itself has a story. It was inspired by his favorite Waylon Jennings song, “I’ve Always Been Crazy“. Specifically, the lyric, “I’ve always been different, with one foot over the line.” The tattoo is the number “1” . . . then an apostrophe for the word “foot” . . . and it’s underlined. So, “1 foot” over a line.
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You’ve probably noticed in recent years that “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” hasn’t aired on ABC. Well, it’s because Apple acquired the rights to the “Peanuts” catalog back in 2020. But to show some holiday spirit and in recognition of the special’s 50th anniversary, Apple TV+ will allow non-subscribers to watch it for FREE this Saturday and Sunday, the 18th and 19th.
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And finally, NBC’s annual “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” special air live November 29th.
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Eric Dane, best known as McSteamy on Grey’s Anatomy, has passed away at 53 after battling ALS. He first revealed his diagnosis last April, but symptoms began earlier in 2024. His family says he spent his final days surrounded by his wife, daughters, and close friends, and he used his fight to raise awareness for ALS research.
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William Shatner is officially going metal…because apparently retirement is for people without a spaceship. The 94 year old icon is releasing a heavy metal album featuring covers of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest, plus original songs with 35 metal legends. He says metal is where imagination gets loud, which explains a lot about Captain Kirk. There’s nothing more metal than a man eligible for social security since Nixon.
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Jelly Roll is officially becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry on March 10th, and Lainey Wilson will be there to welcome him in. He first found out back in December when Craig Morgan surprised him with the invitation, and now Craig will perform at the induction too. It’s one of country music’s highest honors, and proof that redemption stories hit harder than any guitar solo.
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Kane Brown is the latest country star to plant his flag on Broadway in Nashville with his own entertainment venue. Kane Brown’s on Broadway will feature a full restaurant, bar, and live music, which basically guarantees fans will spend money while singing his songs badly. Every country star gets a bar eventually, it’s practically a rite of passage. At this point, Nashville Broadway is less a street and more a country music theme park.
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