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Kevin Bacon had a harrowing experience recently..something you and I deal with every day..He once put on a disguise and spent a day as a regular person, and it SUCKED. Quote, "People were kind of pushing past me, not being nice. Nobody said, 'I love you.' I had to wait in line…what a hard life…
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Lainey Wilson tells American Songwriter magazine that she finds inspiration from her rural upbringing. "Growing up in a small town taught me a lot about life, hard work, and community. It's those experiences that shape my music and keep me grounded in who I am." Lainey has new music out 4x4xU from her new album ‘Whirlwind’ dropped today…
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OK! Magazine says Ben Affleck is sad that he and JLo didn’t work out. A source says, "Jennifer was Ben’s dream woman. It was drama all the time. Jennifer has a big entourage that follows her around daily — glam squad, videographers, photographers, assistants, trainers. She’s tried to make Ben understand that being Jennifer Lopez is a 24/7 job. She is her brand, she lives and breathes it while Ben can leave his work at the door if he chooses to.
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Morgan Wallen tells Billboard magazine that he is striving to maintain normalcy despite his fame. "I try to hold on to as much normalcy as possible. I like driving, so I try to drive as much as I can by myself. I play my shows, I hang out with my son, and I hide pretty much. And I’m OK with that. I’m happy as heck with that."…until he drinks…and he gets within a few feet of a chair I guess…
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AT THE MOVIES
Welcome to ‘At the Movies’ Brought to You by North Grand Cinema in Ames…
In theaters this weekend: “Despicable Me 4”
The world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions mayhem…and welcomes a new member…Gru Jr…
https://youtu.be/qQlr9-rF32A?si=3FKZRcmo5vf5cR5P
“Despicable Me 4” is Rated: PG
Stars: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell
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This is a nice ‘nod’ Christopher Reeve's son, Will Reeve, will have a cameo as a reporter in the upcoming "Superman" movie. Will is a correspondent for ABC News in real life. Superman ‘Legacy’ is due in theaters July 11th 2025….
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The 70’s rock band Heart had to call off their upcoming tour, because Ann Wilson had something cancerous removed. She didn't get into specifics, but said she'll undergo preventive chemotherapy and has to take the rest of the year off.
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Luke Bryan says Disney has been so tightlipped about how "American Idol" will move forward without Katy Perry, that he and Lionel Richie don't even know if they'll return as judges.
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Shaboozey tells Harper's Bazaar magazine that he loves to tell stories. “I was always telling stories, always trying to find ways to create something. Maybe that was a short film with my friends, or writing, but I was always drawn to telling stories. That's what country music is all about; telling stories about your life”.
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Willie Nelson has been going through some health struggles lately and had to miss a few dates on his Outlaw Fest Tour. They were listed as "unspecified health concerns" . . . But the man is 91 years old, the good news is that Willie is feeling better, and has been cleared to return to his tour. His Instagram said that he will be resuming his tour dates this week.
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If you’re a fan of "Stranger Things" sources are telling US that Season 5 will have eight movie-length episodes. Maya Hawke says they're basically making eight movies and it takes a long time to shoot because of the creators' attention to detail.
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It’s Beyonce’…then Post Malone..NOW Andrew Fariss, from the late 80’s pop band INXS fame, has recently gone country. When asked why Country music was having such a moment right now, he said, "I think it's because Country music is damn good."
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Tom Brady tells the E! News Network that he is open to doing some acting. Saying. Make some offers, let’s see what we can do. Maybe there’s an 80 for Brady sequel coming out.’’..Let’s hope not…
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Ben Affleck has reportedly moved out of the home he shared with Jennifer Lopez. A source says, quote, "He's been at his office every day and seems focused on work. He's also spending time with his kids." On the flipside, Jennifer Lopez is allegedly frustrated with being labeled the "difficult" partner in her marriage to Ben Affleck.
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Randy Houser was performing at the Old Town Music Festival in Murrieta, California the other night, when a UFO streaked across the sky over the stage. Sammy Hagar saw the same thing from wherever he was, and both of them posted videos of it, asking what it was. Turns out it was Elon Musk's doing. It was one of 23 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida Thursday night. It was so visible because it was traveling in low-Earth orbit….so…no ET didn’t phone home…
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Jessica Biel is allegedly concerned about giving Justin Timberlake another chance after his recent DWI arrest. An insider reveals, “He asked for a second chance, and she gave it to him. But five years later, he still can’t seem to control himself when he’s partying. Biel can’t take much more of this behavior.” So, are there MORE DWI’s somewhere?
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Zach Bryan just brought Hawk Tuah Girl up on stage at his recent Nashville show to help him sing "Revival". And when she had a chance, she screamed "Hawk Tuah" into the mic...
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