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Nike allegedly wants Travis Kelce to be the face of their brand in Asia. Singapore Airlines has offered Travis and Taylor Swift a multi-million dollar deal to become brand ambassadors…who here’s thinking more TAYLOR than TRAVIS?
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Olivia Munn just had a major health scare…was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, and underwent a double mastectomy. She thanked boyfriend John Mulaney for supporting her throughout her journey.
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The 2024 CMT Music Awards just released the full list of nominees and there was a five-way tie at the top. Kelsea Ballerini, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, and Megan Moroney are all tied with three nominations each. Kelsea Ballerini will return to host and it airs on Sunday, April 7th on CBS.
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Miranda Lambert got a new horse named “Cool” and has recently taken up mounted shooting. She said, “Y’all get ready it’s gettin’ country and western around here.” She’s the 21st century Annie Oakley…
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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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