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Congratulations to Scotty McCreery, Garth Brooks invited him to be the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. It happened Sunday at the Opry Country Christmas Show. Scotty will be officially inducted at a later date. (You can watch the whole thing, here.)
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85 year-old Jane Fonda was recently doing an interview with the ‘Absolutely Not’ podcast when she allegedly said she will not date any men older than 20. She prefers younger partners because she doesn’t like “old skin.” Some Internet users wished her luck while others mocked her and said she will remain single for the rest of her life.
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Miranda Lambert posted a bunch of pics from her big 40th birthday party at Billy Bob’s honky-tonk in Fort Worth last month. Ashley Monroe, Dierks Bentley, Lainey Wilson and many others came out for it. Miranda said it took her three weeks to post the photos, because there were so many to sift through. She started posted them in bunches yesterday. (Here’s Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4.)
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It’s going to get harder for Tiger Woods to find a date…Thirsty for News says Tiger is now considered a “bad apple” by women after his messy breakup with Erica Herman. Women see him as trouble and are avoiding him. A source says, Tiger has this reputation as a total cheater, which he’ll never be able to shake. It’s not hard to see why women are avoiding him like the plague.“ OUCH!
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Parker McCollum grew up in Conroe, Texas and he and all of his family and extended family would go to his grandmother’s house on Christmas. One of his favorite childhood memories on Christmas Day was playing football in the front yard. His favorite Christmas gift as a kid? “It would be a Browning 270 Deer rifle I got when I was 13? So, I wanted it so bad, and I’d always had to use my older brothers’ or my Dad’s gun, you know? They wouldn’t even let me shoot anything then. So, I was probably 11 or 12 years old and a Browning 270 Deer rifle…bad son of a gun.” Man, he had cool parents….
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FYI fellas…Kelly Clarkson is back on the market… her friends are eager to set her up on dates following her divorce. They say, she’s ready to get out there and have some fun. She’s not in a rush to jump into a new relationship though.
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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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Name the Country Music Super star who first recorded "Christmas Cookies"?
