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Gwyneth Paltrow is putting the guest house at her home in Montecito, California on Airbnb, and if you book it, you can have dinner with her and her husband in the wine room.  If that's an incentive.

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At what point has it gone…just a little to far…Funeral homes in Mexico and other Latin American countries are offering pink, "Barbie"-themed caskets.  One company says they're a way for people to, quote, "Rest like Barbie."

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BuzzFeed put together a list of the most unusual things celebrities have in their homes.  Here are some highlights include: Sheryl Crow:  She has traditional death masks that were created after the person passed away, including former presidents William McKinley and William Howard Taft. Kacey Musgraves:  She has a joint from Willie Nelson in a frame…and RuPaul:  He has a "disco room" that has 26 disco balls. Doesn’t everyone?

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How can you tell when your OLD…A Gen Z TikToker was shocked to learn that "Push" by Matchbox Twenty was a real song before the "Barbie" movie.  She didn't even know who Matchbox Twenty was.

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Carrie Underwood will once again star in the "show open" for NBC's "Sunday Night Football".  It'll be her 11th consecutive season.  Anymore she’s just as much a staple at the NFL as Hank Williams Jr was.  This year's debut will be September 10th when the Dallas Cowboys visit the New York Giants.

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Nickelodeon will air an alternate, kid-focused telecast of Super Bowl 58.  It'll be the first time a Super Bowl has had a second presentation…I guess they got that Express written consent from the National Football League…

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Warner Brothers Japan is upset about "Barbenheimer" memes where people mix images from "Barbie" with atomic bomb explosions.  That kind of stuff hits differently for the Japanese, for obvious reasons.

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Luke Bryan tells CMT that he's having a hard time teaching his son how to drive. “He’s 15 so he’s doing the whole learner’s permit nightmare. He is not a very good driver right now, so we’re having to work with him pretty hard..I hear Alan Jackson has a pretty good record at teaching people how to…Drive…

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A pair of YouTubers tried to visit Cousin Eddie's house from the movie "Vacation", but the guy living there flipped out on them.  He said the movie sucks and they need to grow up, and wouldn't let them film there.

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The Huffington Post says Kelly Clarkson was recently performing in Vegas when she addressed the trend of fans throwing things at performers on stage. She told her audience, “If you’re gonna throw, throw diamonds.” They laughed.

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For the first time in history, country artists have the top three songs on the Billboard Hot 100.  They are:  Jason Aldean's "Try That in a Small Town" at Number One . . . followed by Morgan Wallen's "Last Night" . . . and Luke Combs' "Fast Car".

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Your average Kenny Chesney stadium show will have about 40,000 people hanging on his every word.  Contrast that to Kenny doing a pop-up show recently at Captain Tony's Saloon in Key West, Florida.  Kenny posted a clip yesterday of himself and his acoustic guitar doing "You and Tequila", and it couldn't have been more casual.  He's wearing shorts, a T-shirt, and a backwards ballcap . . . because he can. ..see the clip HERE.

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Apparently, the Barbie movie is making quite the impression!  Because women are using it to screen your fitness as a potential mate.  So don't be surprised if an intended hookup subjects you to the Barbie Test.  "It's like the new question on a first date or your dating profile: 'What are your thoughts on the Barbie movie?'  "Because if a guy really doesn't want to see it or he's not open to talking about it or, what's even worse yet, if he's seen it and he thinks it's not a good movie or he doesn't get the point. He’s a no-go…

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59-year-old Craig Morgan has a second job, and I'm willing to bet it's way more important than yours.  On Saturday, he was sworn into the U.S. Army Reserve.  It happened on stage at the Grand Ole Opry. As you may know, Craig served 17 years in the Army.  With this reenlistment, he'll hold the rank of Staff Sergeant and is also a candidate for Warrant Officer. You can see the video HERE

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Tim McGraw tells Extra TV that he is trying to talk Faith Hill into making an appearance on his upcoming tour. Saying “You never know but I'll try… she just has a really great time coming out to the show and hanging on the side and watching, dancing.”

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The Miami County Republic says "Barbie" star Margot Robbie recently took 14 of her friends on a $50,000 vacation. They went to a farmhouse in England where they enjoyed a private chef, hot tubs, wine pong and luxury spa treatments. A source tells the newspaper, “She’s more than happy to share her wealth with the people she loves, and she is really generous." The writers strike is about to enter it’s third month.

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George Strait is a highly respected country singer…holds 60 number one hits, five Entertainer of the Year Awards, has 33 platinum albums and over 120 million records sold worldwide…now add marriage counselor.. OK! magazine claims He allegedly saved Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher's marriage. A source tells the magazine, "George told them they've got to put each other first and not get distracted by the outside world, because what matters is right here. Carrie and Mike may have never made it through the storms if it weren't for George’s talks.

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Did you know, Lainey Wilson was a Hannah Montana impersonator in high school.  It was her childhood gig..birthday parties, fairs, festivals and she made pretty good money doing it…

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You thought "Barbie" was a one-and-done?  Oh, no . . . Mattel has a TON of toy-based movies in the works as we speak.  Buzzfeed rounded them all up . . . and made POSTERS for them.  They include: "Barney", "Polly Pocket". . . "Hot Wheels" and "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots" just to name a few…

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A.I. is a huge concern of striking actors and writers.  But while they're demanding protections from artificial intelligence, the studios are secretly ramping up their A.I. capabilities, by looking to hire specialists.  The kicker is that many companies offering high-paying A.I. jobs have been CUTTING employees in other divisions.

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How badly did Aaron Rodgers want to get out of Greenbay?  Well, he’s taking a $35 MILLOIN PAY CUT over the next two seasons just to play for the Jets.  He's making $75 million fully guaranteed . . . when he was due to make $110 million on his previous contract.

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I'm just going to throw this out there because it's so odd.  Jimmie Allen announced that he's doing a three-night comedy tour in the fall.  It's called "I Said What I Said". He hasn't revealed the dates yet, and the shows are invite only.  So if you're interested, hit up his Instagram.  It's possible that Jimmie IS joking.  If so, it's not funny.  He's facing serious sexual assault allegations, and there's no humor in that.

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the Primetime Emmy Awards have been postponed because of the Hollywood writers and actors strikes. The show was set to take place on September 18th on Fox.

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Universal Music says Carrie Underwood's husband, former NHL player Mike Fisher, was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame earlier this week.

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