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Keanu Reeves allegedly pulled off the most Keanu thing ever   secretly marrying Alexandra Grant in Europe earlier this summer. No Hollywood circus, no over-the-top spectacle, just a quiet, intimate “Matrix unplugged” kind of wedding. She’s his sounding board, he’s her biggest fan. The only shocking part is that someone this famous actually managed to keep it a secret.

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So, Jackson Dean is out here talking about what his CB radio handle would be. Forget “Smokey and the Bandit,” ‘I don’t know, man.’ We came up with … one of ‘em was Peacock, somebody else had another one, and then mine was White Tiger. I have this giant blanket with a Siberian tiger on it that I’ve been sleepin’ on for the last four years, and they’re like, ‘There you go, White Tiger.’ So, I’m the White Tiger.”

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Robert Redford passed away at 89 and, in true Redford style, chose a private funeral. No Hollywood lights, no fanfare just peace at Sundance, the place he considered home. A source says it’s exactly who he was: no noise, no show, just authenticity. It’s rare in Hollywood that a star gets to exit the stage exactly the way they wanted.

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Before Riley Green was crooning hits, he was competing on the CMT reality show Redneck Island back in 2016. And get this he and his partner actually won the whole thing, splitting a cool $100K. From redneck games to country fame? Now that’s what you call a the most profitable mud fight in TV history.

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We start today with sad news from Hollywood. Robert Redford the iconic actor, director, and the man who gave us Sundance has died at the age of 89. A statement says he passed away at his beloved home in Utah, surrounded by family. Redford wasn’t just a movie star, he was a storyteller, an activist, and one of the last true legends of cinema. He will be deeply missed.

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So rumor has it Carrie Underwood wants to dust off her acting chops and head back to Hollywood. But here’s the kicker: insiders say it’s less about Oscars and more about one-upping Taylor Swift. Supposedly Carrie wants the satisfaction of doing what Taylor hasn’t— a serious acting role. Their rivalry? Oh, it’s alive and well. Sounds like Hollywood could get a new sequel: “Country Queens: The Petty Years.”

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Apparently, Travis Kelce is feeling the heat not just from the defensive line, but from dating Taylor Swift. Sources say every fumble isn’t just a football oops, it’s a global headline. And that pressure’s starting to get to him. Taylor’s worried, she loves him, but even she sees the toll. So, the big question: is the cookie starting to crumble… or are they just baking under the spotlight?

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Over the weekend, video popped up of Zach Bryan literally climbing a fence… not to save a cat… but to get to country singer Gavin Adcock. Looked more like a “hold my beer” moment than a good decision. Gavin responded saying Zach was “absolutely wasted” and he had a show to do, plus, “everyone knows how that would’ve ended.” Translation: Zach, buddy, that was not your highlight reel.

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Motley Crue’s Vince Neil dropped a bombshell he had a stroke last Christmas. That’s why their Vegas shows got canned. Quote, “My whole left side went out.” He had to re-learn how to walk. Rock ‘n roll is tough, but that’s next level hardcore.

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From tattoos to the Vatican Jelly Roll met the Pope! He posted a pic with the caption: “From rock bottom to holy ground.” Then performed at St. Peter’s Square with Jennifer Hudson and Andrea Bocelli. I mean, if that’s not a glow-up, what is?

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Nate Bargatze promised shorter Emmy speeches. Guess what? Yeah… nope. The show still dragged on forever. Big winners? “The Studio” and “The Pitt.” But honestly, I was watching football.

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Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes are done after three years. A source says, “They gave it their all, but it just didn’t work.”

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Lainey Wilson’s southern twang is so strong, it could strip paint off a barn. She says during a recent audition, the casting people asked her to “lose the accent.” And she goes, “I’ll need a professional speech therapist because this voice ain’t going anywhere.” Luckily, most roles don’t care. Still, I’d pay good money to hear Lainey Wilson try to sound like she’s from New Jersey.

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Taylor Swift might be getting her man full-time! Word is Travis Kelce is planning to retire from football after this season to start a family with Taylor. Sources say he’s ready to hang up the helmet, even though he’s got options in TV and plenty in life. So, he’s going from NFL Sundays to diaper duty Mondays.

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Zach Top and Shaboozey are up for CMA New Artist of the Year again. Yep, you can apparently be “new” twice, as long as you don’t actually win anything the first time. So congratulations to both of them for being brand-new… two years in a row.

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Pro wrestling legend Jerry “The King” Lawler is recovering after suffering a stroke. The guy’s a Hall of Famer, he’s wrestled everybody from Hulk Hogan to Andy Kaufman, and he’ll be turning 76 in November. Wishing The King nothing but health as he keeps fighting.

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