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Even though Tim McGraw stars in 1883 a TV show about settlers. He tells HollywoodReporter.com that he doesn't believe he would have made a good settler. “The first lush meadow I saw within three days of traveling, I would’ve said, ‘this is a good spot right here'.

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This is kinda fun!!  With Father's Day is THIS Sunday, "Sesame Street" is celebrating by unleashing a "Friends" parody.  Basically, it's a fun song that re-works the show's theme, "I'll Be There for You". It includes subtle "Friends" references, like a creative rendition of "Smelly Cat" . . . a puppet wearing Joey's Thanksgiving turkey hat . . . and a nod to Ross' "pivot!" You can check it out NOW

https://youtu.be/MhUsdcCUpmE

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Carrie Underwood's two little boys haven't discovered her music.  Yet.  Isaiah is seven and Jacob is three, so you know they'll eventually come around.  But as of right now, “I know the Blipie theme song, Isaiah would watch Power Rangers and then he’d be like could you play Power Ranger songs in the car. We’d go through that faze, like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle songs.  Kids have terrible taste in music.” She played The Stagecoach Festival this year in California and says the best part for HER was when Axl Rose joined her to perform “Sweet Child O’Mine” and “Paradise City”

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What’s more important than winning an Oscar?  To MOST actors the answer is NOTHING…but if you ask Samuel L. Jackson?  He’s over it!  He likes to GO to the Oscars…the gift baskets. But, he’d rather be Nick Fury or have fun being Mace Windu with a lightsaber in my hand.  He doesn’t care about the statue…he cares about the fans…

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Chris Stapleton is getting his own exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame.  There will be tons of stuff to see, including instruments, clothes . . . and even his Waffle House Golden Waffle award as the most-played artist on their jukeboxes in 2019.  The exhibit will run from July 1st of this year, through May 14th of 2023.

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Miranda Lambert is launching a new home goods collection at Walmart called Wanda June Home. The line features kitchen, bar, tabletop and home decor items priced from $13 to $170. Most of the items have a Southern Charm. They would be even more cool if they were autographed…

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Want proof VHS tapes are BACK?  a sealed VHS copy of ''Back to the Future'' has been auctioned off for $75,000. It’s the most expensive video cassette sale in history. The tape was previously owned by Tom Wilson, the actor who played Biff Tannen in the ''Back to the Future'' movies. A perfect copy of ''The Goonies'' sold for $50,000 while a sealed copy of ''Jaws'' sold for $32,500…

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Walker Hayes and his wife, Laney, celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary by going to Applebee's.  She’s so low maintenance. 18 years and we’re still here eating at Applebee’s.'' and before you ask…they got the Bourbon Street steak with the Oreo shake with whip cream on the top and two straws…

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Yesterday on The List, we told you about Squid Game 2 being in the works NOW Netflix is creating a real-life "Squid Game" competition show.  It's called "Squid Game: The Challenge", and it'll have 456 players . . . competing in a series of games . . . for the chance to win a whopping $4.56 million.  There aren't many details on how the show will work, other than that it will be a "massive competition and social experiment."  If you're interested in joining, you can apply at SquidGameCasting.com.

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Lainey Wilson is going to be on Season Five of "Yellowstone".  And she didn't even have to audition.  The show's creator, Taylor Sheridan, is a fan of her music, and he called her back in February saying he wanted to create a role specifically for her.  Obviously, she said yes posting a pic on her Instagram with the Yellowstone barn in the back yard. Season Five of “Yellowstone” will hit airwaves November 13^th.

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More details have emerged about the "Joker" sequel.  Sources say LADY GAGA is in talks to join as Harley Quinn and it's going to be a MUSICAL. Last week we found out there's a script for a "Joker" sequel is called "Joker: Folie a deux". Folie a deux is a medical term for a shared delusional disorder between two people . . . in this case, Joker and Harley.

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If you've ever wondered why Carrie Underwood has so many "cheatin' songs" . . it's because she's drawn to the drama.  She says her life is "pretty happy" so it's fun to play a dark, dramatic character. Saying that she’s a pretty happy person. She’s got two boys, they live on a farm, and things are really, really good . . . so those songs are not me, but I feel like that's kind of why I like them.  I get to play a character."

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After he performed at CMA Fest on Saturday Luke Bryan headed over to his 32 Bridge Bar where he bought a round for the house.  He told the crowd, "Just to let you know, I'm buying everybody in here a ‘Two Lane’ tonight.  All beers are on me."  He also jumped into the DJ booth, and sang with the house band.  Two Lane is Luke's beer brand.

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Luke Combs' wife Nicole is due to give birth any minute now.  He told the crowd at CMA Fest on Saturday that they were watching "his last show as a non-dad." And Dierks Bentley got some help from Billy Ray Cyrus while closing out CMA Fest on Sunday.  Guess what song they did?  Hey, you got it on the first "Achy Breaky" try.

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The NY Post says Charlie Sheen's daughter, Sam, has joined Only Fans. He ripped ex-wife Denise Richards yesterday when he posted; “She is 18 years old now and living with her mother. This did not occur under my roof. I do not condone this, but since I’m unable to prevent it, I urged her to keep it classy, creative and not sacrifice her integrity.” The irony is unescapable…

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This Sunday is Father’s Day….and we all remember dad for the things he’s do for us and the sage wisdom he would pass on from time to time. Brad Paisley shares some of the wisdom he got from HIS dad when it came to playing his guitar. “My dad used to say, and this is the best advice.  You don’t have to be good right now and that’s alright.  But, someday you’re not going to be that cute, You’re going to have to be pretty good or you’re just going to talk about the good ole days.”

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Chris Evans tells Variety magazine that replacing Tim Allen as the voice of Buzz Lightyear was intimidating. Saying "The first time you have to do that iconic line, 'To Infinity and Beyond...,' you kind of just do a shameless Tim Allen impression.  Eventually you feel comfortable and find your own interpretation, while still using Tim Allen as the blueprint." “Lightyear” staring Chris Evans, Taika Waititi and James Brolin is in theaters Thursday night

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Walker Hayes Says Fatherhood Has Helped Him Better Understand His Father ... “It definitely helps me forgive my dad for a lot things.  now, I’m that guy who’s too full to throw the football at night, which I never understood growing up. I was like ‘How are you too full and tired to throw a football?’ And now, that’s me, on the couch."

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You may have already heard; Toby Keith broke the news yesterday that he's been battling stomach cancer since last fall.  Country music has come out to support Toby, I saw a video from Chris Cagle posting on Facebook an emotional message of support, John Rich of Big & Rich tweeted “Hang in there” with a thumb’s up emoji.  His tour will be postponed as he needs, quote, "time to breathe, recover, and relax."

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Even though she wasn't invited to the wedding, Lynne Spears congratulated her daughter Britney.  And Britney posted video of herself at the reception dancing to "Like a Virgin" . . . with Madonna. And in case you’re wondering,  no they didn’t….kiss… Jurassic World Dominion" knocked "Top Gun: Maverick" off the top of the box office heap with a $143.4 million opening.

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Carrie Underwood’s new album 'Denim and Rhinestones' is out  “When you think of Denim & Rhinestones, you think of the staples in your closet, the things that are reliable, the things that are comfortable, that you always feel good in them. Then you think of rhinestones and it’s all the things that sparkle on top, and I feel like that kind of just sums up me. It sums up this album. It’s a little vintage. It’s a little shiny, and it just makes you feel good. So, I felt like that was the perfect title for this album.”  'Denim And Rhinestones' is available starting today

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"Jurassic World: Dominion" hits theaters today.  It takes place four years after the island was destroyed and  the rescued dinosaurs took over the world.  The final movie in the "Jurassic World" trilogy features the return of Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Sam Neill. If that's not enough dinosaurs for you, Motley Crue, Def Leppard, and Poison are touring together!

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Garth Brooks tells Everything Nash that a fan inspired him to open his new Nashville bar and so now here it comes. ‘Friends In Low Places’ will be the Chick-Fil-A of honky-tonks. I want a thumping, crazy place where people feel good — but they’re also safe, loved, comfortable, and are treated well with good manners.” No opening date has been announced yet…it sounds like it’s going to be a great time!

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In case you missed it, Miranda Lambert performed her new single “Actin' Up" last night on "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon.  It’s from her 9^th and latest album ‘Palomino’ Later this summer, Miranda will receive the Triple Crown Award at the Academy of Country Music Award’s ACM Honors, making her one of seven to receive the award. If you want to check it out…you CAN!!

https://youtu.be/2tXsaw20PoI

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Britney Spears married her longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari yesterday.  The guests included Madonna, Paris Hilton, Selena Gomez, Kate Hudson, and Gwyneth Paltrow . . . and Britney's first husband Jason Alexander  showed up UNINVITED…and was arrested…

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Luke Bryan is getting ready to hit the road!! His Raised Up Right Tour kicks off TODAY in Myrtle Beach South Carolina, with a stop at CMA Fest in Nashville tomorrow and coming through Boone Iowa in September.  It takes a lot of work getting ready…Luke posted on his Instagram everything HE’s doin to insure you have a great show!!  Wanna check it out?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CekXyeUjVaw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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