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This week we reported that Homer Simpson was no longer strangling Bart…Well, the story has an update .  Maybe Homer Simpson isn't going to stop strangling Bart after all . . . even though he claimed during a recent episode that, quote, "Times have changed." The producers actually Tweeted a picture of Homer strangling Bart. The caption reads, quote, "Homer Simpson was unavailable for comment as he was busy strangling Bart."

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Morgan Wallen was up for several awards at Wednesday's CMAs, and came up dry.  But it sounds like he wanted to get ahead of any negativity because he posted this on Instagram Stories after the show.  Quote, "Walked in tonight a winner, didn't leave no different."

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Jared Leto became the first person to legally climb the Empire State Building yesterday.  He went from the 86th floor to the base of the antenna at the top.  He did it to promote the upcoming tour with his band 30 Seconds to Mars. If you have a tour coming up and you want to sell lots of tickets, there are a few different ways you can achieve that.  The best one is to have songs that people will actually pay to hear you sing…or…you can climb the Empire State Building, I guess…

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The International News says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are allegedly feuding over their Christmas plans. Harry, who misses London and wants to buy a property in the UK, wants his children to build relationships with their British cousins. Meghan has no desire to return to England and enjoys being a celebrity in America. This has caused tension between the couple, leaving Harry feeling homesick…boy those regrets will getcha!!!

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NFL fans are tired of all the coverage Taylor Swift is getting.  89.3 percent of Americans want less Taylor with their football.  Of those haters, 89.9 percent were guys, and 88.9 percent were women.

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Carrie Underwood's fans are NOT happy that she lost out to Lainey Wilson for CMA Entertainer of the Year.  Obviously, Carrie's fans feel that she's put in the work and earned it, while Lainey just recently broke out.  Plus, Carrie's been nominated for that award six times, while it was Lainey's first nod.

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Big night last night for Country music and a BIG night for Lainey Wilson!! was the undisputed champ at last night's CMAs.  She won five awards, including Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year for "Bell Bottom Country", and the biggest one of all, Entertainer of the Year. Congrats to all the other winners and we think  Bry + Pey did a pretty good job too.

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One of Shania Twain's tour buses crashed while driving in between shows in Canada yesterday morning.  13 members of her production were on the bus, and all were hospitalized.  None with serious injuries.  Shania was NOT on the bus.  Her next scheduled show is tonight in Saskatoon.

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Page Six reports Travis Kelce will be traveling to Argentina to join Taylor Swift on her international Eras Tour. Kelce will make the trip during the Chiefs’ bye week and will return to the States in time for his team's next game.  Here’s something interesting a Swifty from the states is traveling to the show in Argentina also.  A ticket to a show in the states she said was around $2100..the Argentina show ticket was $60.  Let that sink in…

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Page Six says Kelly Ripa is trying to set up her 26-year-old son, Michael, with 65-year-old Sharon Stone. Ripa says both of her sons find Stone attractive. Ripa jokingly offered Stone the opportunity to be her daughter-in-law.  Stone usually dates men who are at least 45 years old.

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BroBible says Travis Kelce's brother, Jason, was a finalist for People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive. When told he lost to Patrick Dempsey, the Philadelphia Eagles star said,  “I’m not even the sexiest man in my family, let alone the sexiest man alive. I mean, what are we talking about here?”

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And lastly, Cirque du Soleil is putting together a country music-themed show.  It's going to debut next July in Nashville . . . and then go on the road.  It'll feature music from "contemporary and legendary country artists."

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Jimmy Kimmel announced "People" magazine's Sexiest Man Alive last night.  And the winner is . . .Patrick Dempsey . . . a.k.a. Dr. McDreamy from "Grey's Anatomy". Patrick is 57 years old.  The issue hits newsstands on Friday. Maybe next year....

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If you still haven't seen one of Kenny Chesney's incredible stadium concerts, He announced the details of his "Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour" . . He's bringing Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney, and Uncle Kracker . . . It kicks off April 20th in Tampa, Florida . . Tickets will go on sale November 17th.  Find out more at KennyChesney.com. The closest Kenny will come to Kix Country is Minneapolis in May, Chicago and Milwaukee in June…

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You know someone we haven’t seen or heard from in a while is Jack Nicholson…well a friend of his says Jack doesn't work anymore because, quote, "He's doing whatever he really wants to do.  He wants to be quiet.  He wants to eat what he wants.  He wants to live the life he wants." Which I’m sure means never missing a Lakers game.

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Luke Combs says that if he wins any awards tonight, just know that whatever he says on stage is “in the moment, and from the heart” He NEVER writes acceptance speeches because he feels sometimes things get put in them that are disingenuous and are to please everyone. Eventually, we’re gonna be dropping ‘Shout out to Mountain Dew’ in there. It’s bad luck, he’s never done it and isn’t going to start now.

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If your dream was ever to hang out with Martha Stewart, here’s your chance She’s offering two lucky guests the chance to stay at her New York farmhouse over Thanksgiving weekend. The overnight stay, which is available on Booking.com for just $11.23, includes a brunch with Stewart and a guided tour of her property. Guests will also receive signed copies of Stewart's cookbooks and other Thanksgiving goodies.  The reservation will be on a first-come, first-served basis when the house is made available on Nov. 16th.

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Tim McGraw thinks social media and the 24-hour news cycle are the main reasons the country is so divided right now.  And we need to get back to realizing, "we're more alike than we are different."

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Here's a little advice from Arnold Schwarzenegger on how to start your day:  When you wake up in the morning, the most important thing to do is . . . NOT THINK.  (???) Before you engage your brain, Just roll out of bed, get on your bike and start riding the bike and work out and do something physical. "And then afterward you will feel much better about yourself and about the world, the way you look at the world.

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The question was asked of Jason Aldean does it ever get old having a number one song…he tells the Los Angeles Times that it doesn't, this many years into his career and the fact that people still seem to be into what they’re doing — it’s a good feeling. Plus, Luke Bryan likes to hold it over his head that he’s got two more than Jason’s got. And that he’s just trying to catch him.

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Jimmy Kimmel will announce "People" magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2023 on his show tonight.  Until then, here are some Sexiest Man Alive fun facts: In previous years there have been four two-time winners, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Johnny Depp, and Richard Gere.  And Kate Upton is the only winner of Sexiest WOMAN Alive to date. You can Check out the complete list of Sexiest Man Alive winners here.  My mother was devastated that I didn’t get a mention…that’s ok…next year mom…In case you forgot, last year's winner was Chris Evans.

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The Veteran's Day special "American Valor: A Salute to Our Heroes" returns on Saturday on all the major networks:  ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, and the CW.  Marine Corps vet Rob Riggle will return as host. The show pays tribute to service men and women from World War 2 to the present day.

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We're going to be seeing a lot of Lainey Wilson on tomorrow's CMAs.  But her biggest moment may be when she performs "Wildflowers and Wild Horses". "It's gonna be fiery, it's gonna be fun, [there's] gonna be some magic in it and I'm excited for y'all to see it with your own eyes." She's up for nine awards, so the camera will be on her a lot.  Watch the CMA’s 6pm with your hosts Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning live from the Bridgestone Arena on ABC and HULU.

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And lastly, ABC says Jason Momoa will host ‘’Saturday Night Live’’ on November 18th.

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