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We start with Jada Pinkett, we talked about it a little yesterday.  Today we find out that Chris Rock took that Oscar slap for NOTHING . . . because Will Smith and Jada Pinkett weren't even together when it happened. The first thing Jada said to Will once they were alone was, quote, "Are you okay?" Jada says that right after the slap, during a commercial break, Chris came to the end of the stage and tried to apologize to her.  But she told him, quote, "I can't talk about this now, Chris.  This is some old stuff." As for the joke that prompted the slap, Jada won't say it offended her.  Quote, "I mean, that's what comedians do.  Sounds like there’s a lot of manipulation going on here….

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If you’re a coffee lover you share something in common with Kelsea Ballerini she tells Billboard magazine that her morning cup of coffee sets the tone for her day. She says she’s had coffee that ruins her day because it’s not good enough and she’s had coffee that starts her day off well and she feels like Wonder Woman. It just really matters.”

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Tomorrow is Friday the 13th, and Spirit Halloween has found a pretty cool way to celebrate.  They're taking over the Blairstown Diner in New Jersey . . . which was featured in the ORIGINAL "Friday the 13th", back in 1980. They're hosting events throughout the day, including ax throwing, free horror caricatures, horror face painting, and a bloody pie eating contest.

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US Weekly says Britney Spears talks about Justin Timberlake in her upcoming book, ‘’The Woman In Me’’. The memoir is set to be released on October 24th. Britney is both excited and nervous. A source tells the magazine, "Justin's not going to be happy.

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Have you ever tried to act cool, and ended up embarrassing yourself instead?  Jelly Roll can relate. He posted a video making fun of himself after he beefed it while getting off a private jet the other day. It was a pretty hard tumble but it sounds like he'll be okay.  We have the video HERE.

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Dolly Parton revealed Wednesday the creation of What Would Dolly Do? Radio, a four-part radio series airing on Apple Music’s global live-streaming radio station Apple Music 1.  The show will air weekly leading up to the release of Parton’s highly-anticipated rock album “Rockstar” on Nov. 17. Dolly shares her beloved and often hysterical stories, sharp wit and wisdom on the show.

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70’s “The Hulk” star Lou Ferrigno’s wife is divorcing him and accusing him of trying to trap her in the marriage so he can control their assets.  She's been diagnosed with dementia, and she says he's trying to establish a conservatorship against her will. Carla his wife is 74 years old.  Lou is 71.  They've been married 43 years. Hate to see it happen…

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Been a while since we've giggled about a country star wardrobe malfunction.  Luke Bryan was performing with his zipper down for a good part of the show last week in Orlando, Florida. He was singing "That's My Kind of Night" when someone in the crowd finally let him know.  He stopped singing, zipped it up . . . and then put his hands on his hips like he was disgusted with EVERYONE. He thanked the person who told him, and then ripped into the rest of the crowd, saying, quote, "Why didn't none of you tell me?"

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Speaking of Luke Bryan…The CMA Awards released a HI-larious promotional video of Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning choosing to host this year's show, instead of riding off into the sunset.  (People.com has the video.  The show airs November 8th.)

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Garth Brooks' new Friends in Low Places Bar and Honky-Tonk in Nashville will open on November 24th, which is Black Friday.  And it's going to be a big deal.  Garth just announced that he'll perform at the opening . . . similar to his previous "dive bar" shows.  It's unclear if any other artists will join him.  (Or if Chris Gaines will be on-hand to tend the bar.)

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E! News says Vanna White thinks Pat Sajak's daughter, Maggie Sajak, could be a good replacement for her on ‘’Wheel of Fortune’’. Pat is retiring as host after 40 years. Vanna believes Maggie, who is the show's social media correspondent, has learned a lot from her father and can handle the job when the time is right.

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The International News says Kansas City Chiefs No. 87 Tight End Travis Kelce, says he eats French Toast before games. He says the toast raises his blood sugar level and provides carbs for energy.  The breakfast treat has been a constant in Kelce's pre-game routine for years.

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Artificial intelligence is delivering some laughs with a '90s Yearbook Generator.  It's a new trend on social media. Basically, there's an app that uses A.I. to turn YOU into a '90s-era yearbook photo, and once it went viral, some celebrities got into the act and shared theirs. WhiskeyRiff.com has the '90s yearbook images of several country artists . . . including Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, and Zach Bryan, who, strangely, comes off looking like Zachery Ty Bryan . . . you know, Brad from "Home Improvement.

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Christmas at the Opry is being planned and already has some big names attached to it.  Grammy-winning Wynonna will host with performances by Breland, Chris Janson, Kelly Clarkson and many more…NBC’s Christmas at the Opry will take place in front of a live audience at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville December 7^th.

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Actress Olivia Wilde if facing backlash for commenting on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Wilde recently posted a tweet wishing Swift was in love with a climate scientist instead of a football player.   Critics pointed out the irony as Wilde herself was in a high-profile relationship with Harry Styles …with one commentor saying “I wish Olivia Wilde was in love with shutting up!” One thing about “Swifties” they pull no punches when you after their queen.

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Hugh Jackman is now back on the market after his divorce!!  He’s working on new projects AND working on himself!  The National Enquirer is reporting that Hugh MAY-BE going a little over the top with his workouts buying state-of-the-art equipment, getting a new wardrobe and even thinking about dying his hair a different shad and bleaching his teeth..it’s the National Enquirer so take it with a grain of salt.

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Just days before Darius Rucker released his new album, Carolyn's Boy, he received a major honor that left him feeling "shocked." Rucker became the 104th person to be given a star on the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville. Rucker was among four legends who were inducted on Wednesday morning in a public ceremony, joining "American Pie" singer Don McLean, guitar legend Duane Eddy and music executive Joe Galante.

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And lastly, congratulations to Russell Dickerson and his wife Kailey! PEOPLE Magazine report the couple recently welcomed their second baby boy. Radford Arthur was born 10 days early and weighed 8 lbs., 14 oz.

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