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We still don't know what put Jamie Foxx in the hospital earlier this year, but it looks like he's back.  He even showed up in person Monday night to receive an award at a ceremony honoring Black, Latino, and Asian people in the arts. He said, quote, "I wouldn't wish what I went through on my worst enemy because it's tough when it's almost over, when you see the tunnel. He added, quote, "I have a new respect for life, I have a new respect for my art."

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It’s the Superbowl for kids!! Nickelodeon's Super Bowl telecast will bring in "SpongeBob Squarepants", Patrick Star, Sandy Cheeks, and Larry the Lobster to call the game, and provide commentary.  "Dora the Explorer" and Boots will also make appearances to help explain penalty calls.

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Reba McEntire wore a diamond ring during "The Voice" red carpet on Monday.  But it was NOT an engagement ring.  She just wanted "everybody to talk about it."

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Hollywoodlife.com says Taylor Swift is enjoying the spotlight and being able to share her life with Travis Kelce. A source says, “With her ex Joe, she was so private. They’d never go outside and walk around together. With Travis, she’s more free and able to share her full life and she loves it.

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Everyone has there own Christmas traditions, Jordan Davis has his favorite movie.  It’s a must see every holiday season.  “The one Christmas movie I have to watch, which Elf has slowly taken over that spot, but I would have to say It’s a Wonderful Life. Then moving to Nashville, they play it at a theater here in town, and it’s something that I really look forward to going and seeing that movie. Man, it’s just a great movie.”

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World of Reel says Tom Cruise is rumored to be considering shooting a sequel to "Top Gun: Maverick," possibly in 2026. No casting or script has been confirmed, but Paramount is reportedly interested in the project. Cruise is currently working on other films.

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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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The National Anthem…really NOT an easy song to do…but, Whitney Houston did a great job, so did Chris Stapleton and countless others…but for Warren Zeiders? Not so much.  He sang the National Anthem before Saturday's Big 12 Championship game between Texas and Oklahoma State.  (Texas won 49 to 21.)  If you saw it and LIKED it, you're NOT in the majority. The poor guy was getting roasted WHILE he was still singing.  There were so many bad reviews that he became a top 10 trend on X very early in the game.  The comments ranged from "awful" to "hilariously terrible" to "ear-bleeding bad."  You can check out his anthem, here. 

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The University of Florida will debut a new course in the Spring called "Musical Storytelling with Taylor Swift and Other Iconic Female Artists." The course will explore Taylor Swift's discography and songwriting. Students will analyze themes in Swift's music and draw connections to other female artists like Aretha Franklin and Billie Holiday.

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Dolly Parton surprised everybody by wearing that Dallas Cowboys cheerleading outfit on Thanksgiving.  Even her team didn't know about it.  Her manager said, quote, "When she came out of the dressing room, myself, the security, and my staff fainted.  That's the genius of Dolly, and people are talking about it."

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Variety Magazine says Walker Hayes' life story is being turned into a TV series by Untitled Entertainment. The series will follow an aspiring musician as he deals with addiction, poverty, loss, and a crisis of faith. Hayes will executive produce .

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The new trailer for Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon is out…it looks pretty good too…I’m going to have to re-watch season ONE just to get reacquainted with it…It’s been two years ago…so, House of the Dragon drops Summer of 2024 on MAX.

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If you’re a Marvel fan…I may have some news if you were hoping in all these “Multiverse” story lines  that there might be a return of Tony Stark and Ironman.  TMZ says Robert Downey Jr.'s character won't be returning.  Downey's character was killed off in 'Endgame'. Marvel chief Kevin Feige confirms that moment will not be undone.

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