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Will Smith is back — THIS time, dropping beats instead of slaps! His new album, ‘Based on a True Story’, kicks off with the track "Int. Barbershop — Day," where he declares: "Will Smith is canceled." Then he hints it's because of his skin color… which is an interesting take, considering, well… 2022 Oscars, anyone? Maybe the cancellation had a little more… punch to it.

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Morgan Wallen Pulls a Houdini on SNL—Poof, He's Gone! Morgan Wallen caused a stir by making an early exit from Saturday Night Live. During the traditional end-of-show goodbyes, Wallen hugged host Mikey Madison, then pulled a classic Irish exit—vanishing offstage before the credits even rolled. Fans were left wondering if he had a pressing engagement or just really, really wanted to beat the traffic. Moments later, he posted a photo of a plane with the caption, "Get me to God's country." Guess when Morgan says, "Last Night", he means right now!

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The quest to find country music's hottest man continues. Trying to find that country artist is serious business—like, tractor-stuck-in-the-mud serious. And after some jaw-dropping upsets, we're down to just eight country legends battling it out!  In the New School Bracket: Scotty McCreery vs. Warren Zeiders and  Jackson Dean vs. Riley Green.  In the Old School Bracket: George Strait vs. Alan Jackson and Tim McGraw vs. Keith Urban.  These matchups are tighter than skinny jeans at a honky-tonk. May the best boots win!

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Richard Chamberlain, star of film, theater and television, died Saturday in Hawaii.  Chamberlain died of complications following a stroke two days before his 91st birthday, his representative confirmed.  was known as the "king of the miniseries," and starred in "Shogun," "The Thorn Birds," "Wallenberg," and the original 1988 screenplay of "The Bourne Identity."  Richard Chamberlain was 90.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might be trading stadium lights for starlit nights! The couple was spotted at a hidden speakeasy in Montana, loving the low-key vibes—no paparazzi, no bodyguards, just good times. A source says they’re even thinking of buying a house there because it’s the one place they feel truly free. Montana: come for the views, stay for the Swift-Kelce sightings!

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Jennifer Lopez is not happy with Ben Affleck spilling tea about their divorce! A source says she’s fed up with him using their breakup for press and is this close to dropping all the receipts. Another insider adds, “If he thinks he’s rewriting the ending, he’s wrong.” Sounds like Bennifer: The Sequel might get real messy..

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Jelly Roll had to miss his big Grand Ole Opry duet with Ashley McBryde, and fans were shook! Instead, Post Malone stepped in for a surprise Johnny & June tribute. But where was Jelly? Turns out, he was battling a fever so bad he slept 20 hours straight! “Broke my heart, man,” he said. Don’t worry, Jelly—next time, just send a doctor’s note!

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Hailey Whitters just learned a very important life lesson—always check the toilet before sitting! The country singer found a bat chilling under the rim after she had already used the bathroom. The result? Five rabies shots and a viral TikTok moment. Pest control thinks it came through the chimney, but Hailey’s still wondering how it landed in that spot. Moral of the story: Always look before you leak!

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RadarOnline.com says Sean 'Diddy' Combs is preparing for a major comeback despite facing serious legal charges. The disgraced music mogul, currently in prison awaiting trial, believes he will triumph and is already planning his return to Hollywood with new music. Sean is also planning a bombshell tell-all docuseries.

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Days are long for Megan Moroney…there isn’t any time for a party after the show anymore.  It used to be a 25 minute show because you were part of three different acts..now, she’s meeting 50 people before the show, then a 90-minute set..By the time the show’s over, I’m ready to go to bed.”

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We've had some live-action "Scooby-Doo" MOVIES . . . but now we're getting a SERIES. Netflix has been developing it for about a year already, and they're calling it a "modern re-imagining."  There's no word yet when we'll get to see it.

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The CMA Fest lineup was just revealed and some fans are salty because Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson won't be there..

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We hear, Martin Short and Meryl Streep are dating.  She likes how he makes her laugh.  He likes how she can reach stuff on the top shelf.

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Kenny Chesney, June Carter Cash, and Tony Brown will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame this year. Chesney expressed his gratitude, calling the honor "beyond my wildest dreams."

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Suzanne Somers is Back… as a Robot! Suzanne Somers passed away in October 2023, but thanks to AI, she’s making a comeback! Her husband, Alan Hamel, teamed up with Realbotix to create a “digital twin” of her, complete with her voice, memories, and speech patterns. It’s like Three’s Company meets The Terminator—and we’re not sure how to feel about it. Not the reboot we were expecting..."Did anyone have ‘celebrity AI clones’ on their 2024 bingo card?"

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RadarOnline.com says Blake Lively is allegedly battling weight fluctuations due to stress from her sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.  A source reveals, "Blake sure loves her food but has been comfort eating over the last weeks and she knows it has to stop.  So now her weight is Justin Baldoni’s fault…

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Lainey Wilson, Eric Church, and Blake Shelton were all announced as performers at the ACM Awards, which takes place on May 8th.  More performers will be announced soon.

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