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Get ready for more Jon Pardi! He's announced a new, eight-episode digital variety show, called 'Pardi Time' A combination of music, day-to-day life and his signature, goofball humor. 'Pardi Time' will air on CMT starting next Thursday, October 6th.

We got to talk to Russell Dickerson and when we asked what his first concert was...this is what he had to say. "I'd say, that most people would probably think Garth Brooks was like my first experience ever in music. But, it was actually 'Hanson'...that was my first concert. Everyone needs a little MMM Bop in their life"

Matt Stell remembers his first job...and the 'creative' things he learned, "My first job was really working for my dad, a little bit on the farm but ah...mainly water lining he was a contractor and I got to work every summer and put some money in my pocket and learn how to say swear words in a creative way."

Adam Sandler says he's talked to Chris Rock and Is excited he's Hosting 'SNL' Tomorrow Night "I talked to him a few nights ago, it's going to be awesome. There's nobody that will be more prepared that will come up with stuff...it's going to be a good night"

Last night Jimmy had a 'Joke-off' with Michael Che and Colin Jost..."Here's the Setup Police in Louisiana arrested a man after he went swimming in the aquarium at a Bass Pro Shops..and...go!

Colin Jost - "Weirdly he was charged with being to sober for a guy at a Bass Pro Shop..."

Jimmy - "Even worse he wore his facemask as a banana hammock"

Michael Che - "The guy wasn't in jail very long...it was more of a catch and release...."

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This year, The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate its 95th anniversary, all this month, they have a non-stop list of special guests, performances, livestream events and more. The festivities start on the third, which is the same day that the Opry reopens to limited in-person audiences with some extra safety measures in place.

Gabby Barrett's life and career is at the center of an documentary by Amazon Music called Breakthrough: Gabby Barrett. Gabby reflects on milestone moments -- from singing in gospel choir when she was nine, to being on American Idol, to preparing for the release of her debut album, Goldmine. Breakthrough: Gabby Barrett premieres on Amazon Music on Monday.

I guess, WWE wrestler John Cena Never Gets Sick Of Hearing His Theme Song ..."It's been about twenty years, and I've heard that music every night multiple times five nights a week and I never ever get sick of it" He plays a character named 'Peacemaker' in the new James Gunn movie "The Suicide Squad" that is tentatively scheduled for an August 6th, 2021 release.

Jason Sudeikis talks to Ellen about how he and his family kept busy through the pandemic..playing video games, his daughter loves to sing, and bought his son Otis a drum kit for his birthday way back in April..."Why? Exactly, because we're idiots, we're idiot actors..we're, artists we don't know what we're doing..we're just oy yoy yoy..."

And finally, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Ellen talks about the importance of getting checked..."I get checked on a regular basis, you get into a routine as much as nobody wants to do it I'm so used to it now. I went in a little while ago, I went into the room, opened up my gown, leaned against the weird machine and the doctor came in said put those away I'm a dentist. My point is those medical buildings are big...make sure you're looking in the right door"

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Lee Brice makes it on The List and says in Nashville, he used to write new music everyday. "You get up everyday...you go to an appointment whether you feel like it or not, and you work. So I built a studio on my bus, so that when I get home I can just be home. I'll bring maybe a co-writer out like some of my good buddies onto the bus for a weekend and we just dial in." Lee Brice is on a winning streak as “One of Them Girls” becomes his third No. 1 single in a row, and his seventh chart-topping release overall. His new album 'Hey World', comes out November 20.

Luke Combs is one of many artists who will perform at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards next month. Luke is nominated for Top Country Artist, Top Country Male Artist, Top Country Album and the fan-voted Billboard Chart Achievement Award.

A new Lion King photo-realistic movie is in the works at Disney...touching on the early years of Mufasa.. Disney has not announced a release date or production start date for the sequel. Maybe we'll get to see how Scar...GOT his scar....

Carole Baskin had her final night on 'Dancing With The Stars' saying she's happy for the opportunity and is NOT upset " I am thrilled that all of this has happened the way it has and that I don't have to learn another dance." She's just glad she was able to get the word about her big cats...now? She's shopping around a reality show were she brings animal abusers to justice.

The debates last night were tough...to watch...but Jimmy Fallon shared his thoughts.."This got real ugly, after the debate was over Chris Wallace said he wants to moderate something a little more civil like a Real House Wifes' reunion or a back alley knife fight"

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Thomas Rhett think's he's found a silver lining in the pandemic "Honestly, it’s just been such a blessing in disguise, this whole year. I would say the first 30, 40 days into quarantine I was kinda losing my mind, going, ‘I need to play a show. I need to write a song. I need to do something.’ And then one day my wife looked at me and she said, ‘Honey, you’re not gonna play a show this year. You just need to let it be and relax and be with our family.

Blake Shelton tells Ellen he's excited about the upcoming season of 'The Voice.' But, they had to change a few things due to the coronavirus. "Our chairs are already pretty far apart, but they made them a little bit further apart now. To be honest It made it a little easier I think to concentrate. Our insults cut a little deeper because we hear exactly everything the other person was sayin'...somehow that thing worked out." Blake was on tour when the coronavirus shut him down. 'The Voice' Season 19 will have Gwen, Kelly, John and Blake premieres October 19th on NBC.

Rainn Wilson you might remember him if you're a fan of 'The Office" tells Kelly And Ryan about his new Amazon Prime series, "Utopia" He plays a scientist who researches a pandemic that came from bats....sound familiar? "I describe it as Stranger Things meets Quentin Tarantino, it's a really fun wild romp." "Utopia" is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video.

Screen Rant says The Rock almost starred in the James Bond movie ''Spectre.'' He was going to play a henchman named Mr. Hinx, kinda like Goldfingers OddJob?  MGM said The Rock was too expensive and they couldn't find a hat sharp enough so, instead, cast fellow wrestler Bautista.

Jimmy Fallon says last night was a big night for hockey fans. "If you just watched game six of the Stanley Cup playoffs, that mean you're either drunk and happy or drunk and very angry. I actually watched the game through my plastic face shield so I could feel like I was really there." The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars to capture the Stanley Cup!!

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