Brandon Lewis
December 23, 2025
Wednesday 24th December 2025
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Stop the presses!! People magazine reports Nicolas Cage turns 60 on January 7th, and unfortunately, that means we’re going to be seeing less of him. Because he wants to slow down. He says, I want to spend more time with my daughter. I’m taking stock of what’s really important. Maybe not make quite as many movies.”
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Kelsea Ballerini shared the hilarious — and relatable — moment she helped her mom, Carla lower tote boxes full of stored holiday decorations from an elevated storage shelf in he garage. Ballerini stood on a ladder and passed the boxes one by one to her mom, enduring the spiders and webs she found along the way. Toward the end of the three-minute, 17-second video,
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Howard Stern says he was offered the part of Bradley Cooper’s brother in “A Star Is Born”, but he turned it down because he was, quote, “nervous about maybe making a fool out of myself.” This from a guy who made a movie about himself in 1997 called “Private Parts”
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People are still talking about Dolly Parton’s halftime performance at the Cowboys-Commanders game on Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, they’re focusing on the wrong thing. They’re calling her out for wearing a Dallas Cowboys cheerleading outfit. Fortunately, there are plenty of Dolly defenders. Her sister Stella Parton wrote on X, “I personally thought my big sister Dolly was cute as hell. Of course, “The View” had something to say about it…meanwhile “Rockstar”has become Dolly’s biggest album ever. It debuted at Number Three on the Billboard 200 chart, which is her highest ever on that chart.
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You know those TV characters that you wish would just go away as soon as they hit the screen? On Ranker.com, people are voting on the most HATED TV characters of all time. Making that list? The top TWO are from “Game of Thrones” Joffrey Baratheon and Ramsey Bolton. Others making the list include; The Governor from “The Walking Dead” and another from “Game of Thrones” Cersei Lannister…
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Kane Brown tells Billboard magazine that his personal connection to Elvis Presley’s music comes from his nana. She was a huge Elvis fan, Kane will be one of several performers helping to celebrate the legacy of the late Elvis Presley as part of the new holiday special Christmas at Graceland. It’ll air on NBC at 9pm and simulcast on Peacock.
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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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